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After exhausting all other possibilities, Braves outfielder Matt Diaz is headed for surgery on his right thumb, which is expected to end his 2012 season. Diaz said he had the decision confirmed Monday afternoon by Braves hand specialist Dr. Gary Lourie, who will perform the operation on Wednesday morning. Diaz would need two months to recover before he could swing a bat at full speed, so this effectively ends his season. operation Diaz has had on the same area in a little more than two years, both times to remove splinters he and his doctors believe he got after being stabbed by a palm frond clearing his yard in Lakeland, Fla. back in 2006. Diaz has been on the disabled list since July 21st, after trying to play through pain for the better part of six weeks. An MRI revealed he still had two small foreign bodies in his thumb. The hope was that with rest and antibiotics, the inflammation would subside. Infection hasn’t been a problem, but it never stopped hurting. “I can’t grip a bat,” Diaz said. Diaz said he first found out he was likely headed for surgery last Wednesday. He and his wife Leslee got a babysitter for their three children in case he needed some time to work through the news. “I felt it was going that way because it just wasn’t feeling good,” Diaz said. “Surprisingly a sense of peace overcame me and just kind of ‘At least we’re taking care of it.’” Diaz said he’s confident that the surgery will take care of the problem this time, especially considering he’s not under the gun to get back before the season is out, like he was when he had his first operation in May of 2010. He also takes confidence, he said, because he came back and played 58 games that year and didn’t have a problem with it until it cropped up against this June. was hitting .222 with two home runs and 13 RBIs in 51 games this season for the Braves. He said he takes consolation in knowing his thumb worsened before the July 31 trade deadline, so the Braves could acquire right-handed hitting outfielder Reed Johnson from the Cubs. “I’m glad I hurt it as bad as it did two or three weeks before the trade deadline,” Diaz said. “If I were going through this now and we didn’t get Reed Johnson and Tyler (Pastornicky) wasn’t doing so awesome off the bench, I’d feel more of a sense of almost guilt from not playing. But we’re set with the right-handed hitting outfielder in Reed Johnson who’s done it, been there, and Tyler has proven himself off the bench as an unbelievable young guy to be able to do that.” 119 comments Add your comment billy shears August 14th, 2012 12:08 am hopefully his last game with the braves. JC Boscan III August 14th, 2012 12:14 am Yet another classy comment by a Braves “fan”……….. jimmyt August 14th, 2012 12:39 am Billy, you’re and idiot. Obviously, you can’t fix stupid. Probably voted for Obama too. Kyle August 14th, 2012 12:49 am Irony: Billy, you’re and idiot. Smitty August 14th, 2012 12:53 am I really like what he has done for braves…hope he get well soon Smitty August 14th, 2012 12:55 am Anybody know why blogs bring out all the negative comments in some people Smitty August 14th, 2012 12:56 am Who is obama anyway….just kidding.. I know he is the guy costing me money J-MAN August 14th, 2012 1:05 am Well he is making 2.5 million this season. If Diaz does come back it will have to be at a reduced price. Id give him a Minor League contract and give him a chance t mke the team in ST nex year. But my complaint is why isnt Reed Johnson and David Ross batting against left handed starters. The final game of the Mets and tonights game could have been changed with them in the line up. Also Uggla hasnt hit leftys all season. Kyle August 14th, 2012 1:11 am I think Matty’s career w/ the Bravos is over. Great club house guy, good off the bench but I think he’s done. Diaz headed for surgery, likely out for season – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) August 14th, 2012 1:27 am [...] Diaz headed for surgery, likely out for seasonAtlanta Journal Constitution (blog)After exhausting all other possibilities, Braves outfielder Matt Diaz is headed for surgery on his right thumb, which is expected to end his 2012 season. Diaz said he had the decision confirmed Monday afternoon by Braves hand specialist Dr. Gary Lourie …and more » [...] Matt Diaz (Braves) — BaseballMoves.com August 14th, 2012 2:00 am [...] Source: ajc.com [...] TexasRose August 14th, 2012 3:14 am is Diaz’s upcoming surgery a reflection of poor surgical technique/care in the first surgery…or just ‘one of those things?’ COOPER August 14th, 2012 3:32 am Why wasn’t the problem taken care of in 2010 when he was disabled the first time. It is time to cut Diaz loose. He certainly isn’t and hasn’t earned his keep. Time to retire Diaz. He may be okay in our minor league system as a coach but as a player let someone else waste their money on him. Retired 6 years too late August 14th, 2012 4:20 am Is this the start of another August like last year? When this team faces left handed piching, Johnson, Ross needs to be in the lineup. Sit Uggla and move Prado to second. Come on Bobby Lite, Left Handed Pitching is shutting this team down. Poor Minor is getting no runs from this predominate lefty hitting line-up. birdpoop August 14th, 2012 4:46 am Does Jim Powell own Liberty Media? Thats the only way he and Don Sutton have jobs;they are the WORST baseball announcers in the country. Diaz headed for surgery, likely out for season FEATURED LINK | Atlanta Braves Dugout Online | Atlanta Braves Blog August 14th, 2012 6:18 am [...] The rest of the article can be found here: Atlanta Braves [...] BRAVES FAN August 14th, 2012 6:28 am best news all day…….no more dplay diaz,good riddance been with braves for 2 years,and done nothing the pics have been revealed………so long sucker BRAVES FAN August 14th, 2012 6:29 am diaz lowe norton kiwanimi wilson hampton worse signings of all time BRAVES FAN August 14th, 2012 6:30 am and of course lowe goes scoreless innings against the rangers last night Gail August 14th, 2012 6:30 am Now a blog contributor criticizes the announcers…seriously? Don Sutton and Jim Powell are fantastic. Not sure which is more annoying…the contributors that criticize the Braves or the blogger that offers a very negative comment about Don Sutton and Jim Powell. If you don’t like it, watch the Braves on TV or better yet, find another team to follow. MikeY August 14th, 2012 6:48 am J-MAN, I absolutely agree w/ you on the match-ups. We will face 4 lefty pitchers in a row, Ross and Pastornicky and Johnson need some starts in there. Has Pastornicky progressed to where he can play LF? Could we start an OF w/ Pastornicky, Johnson, Prado, with Ross at C? I think so. Could help us win. MikeY August 14th, 2012 6:49 am BRAVES FAN: You left out Livan Hernandez. Tampa Gator August 14th, 2012 7:02 am The Nats beat SF 14-2 last night. The Braves are playing for a wildcard spot. Larry August 14th, 2012 7:09 am Dismiss the dimwit and make Diaz the manager. He’s infinitely more intelligent and extremely popular and well respected by the team. Look for Diaz to go into coaching when his career ends….which may be now! alex August 14th, 2012 7:31 am @Larry: spot on, as for “surgical technique ” wizard above, perhaps your lobotomy was botched John w August 14th, 2012 7:57 am I saw the lineup last night and couldn’t believe Reed nor Ross was in it! I’ve tried to give Freddi the benefit of the doubt but I’ve concluded this guy is not a very good manager!!! BravesfaninWis August 14th, 2012 8:05 am The Braves better just focus on the wild card spot now and do everything in their power to not choke that away again. It’s clearly obvious the Braves don’t have what it takes to win this division. They can’t possibly choke away the wild card with the addition of another spot, or could they? At this point I won’t be surprised either way. longtimefan August 14th, 2012 8:20 am That “not very good manager” has guided this Braves team to the fifth best record in MLB with the 16th highest payroll. Only two teams with higher payrolls have better records. If this were a business(which it is), management would be looking to promote him. Let’s not let facts get in the way of opinions. longtimefan August 14th, 2012 8:22 am To Wis Braves “fan”-they make pills for the chronically depressive. KD August 14th, 2012 8:22 am Diaz, a little advice, next time you are doing yard work….WEAR GLOVES todd h August 14th, 2012 8:31 am always loved matt diaz. a real class act and a solid right handed bat against lefties who always give us fits. Let's Go August 14th, 2012 8:31 am Matt’s season was over when the Braves picked up Reed Johnson. Yeah, he could have came back in Sept but I doubt he would have seen much playing time. When he was in the zone he could swing a hot bat but when he wasn’t he looked bad and struck out too much to be an effective pinch hitter. He may get on with someone else next year as a bench player but his days of seeing 2.5 mil a season are over. ijudgenot August 14th, 2012 8:34 am Tonight Hudson pitches. If Fredi follows his pattern of letting Ross catch Hudson then Ross will be in the lineup. However if all that was just BS to give cover for McCann being sat for not hitting then BMac will start again tonight then be rested on Thursday day game. Fredi like Cox takes into consideration the players egos too much at the teams expen Whackado August 14th, 2012 8:37 am Why not bring back Dale Murphy and Bob Horner for the playoff run. Also, look to see if Rico Carty and maybe Sid Bream (Sid for speed on the bases) are available. Giddy up... August 14th, 2012 8:38 am Love bloogers who can’t spell players’ names (Kawakami) and don’t know the facts… We didn’t sign Diaz….the Pirates did… We got him a trade for a low class prospect… Also didn’t sign Wilson- trade with Seattle. I see the Braves Jerk in Wisc doesn’t have anything else better to do. rodney August 14th, 2012 8:39 am jimmy.t is everything Obama fault you must be a redneck. metfan Lou August 14th, 2012 8:39 am I have always been a big fan of Matt and hope he’ll have a big recovery and if the Braves cut him loose I would love to see him in a Met uniform. The mets need an outfielder like him. AAA August 14th, 2012 8:40 am Don’t know why people try to drop political commentary here. It’s a sports blog. Go to Fox News if you want to whine and cry. DeepDiver August 14th, 2012 8:45 am You know that Matt Diaz RAKES RHP. DeepDiver August 14th, 2012 8:45 am You know that Matt Diaz RAKES LHP. #corrections Tucker August 14th, 2012 8:53 am What is the latest count of Braves who are either out for the season or just decided to quit giving it much effort? Speedy Gone zalez August 14th, 2012 8:57 am Have to agree, Jim Powell is SO boring……………….zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz & Sutton needs to retire. Diaz may be a good guy but he’s wasting a roster spot just like Hinske & Wilson, they are all done. Ross & Johnson are great off the bench but then what? Simmons comes back & who do you keep at backup SS, Janish or Tyler? Still need to add a bat, heard they may be looking at Youkilis, which may be a good move that continues into next year, Go Bravos!!!!!!!!!!! JoeBravesFan August 14th, 2012 9:01 am Get well soon, Matty D! I have a feeling this was your last year with the Braves, so thanks for hitting lefties…most of the time! JoeBravesFan August 14th, 2012 9:02 am I think Paul Janish has made Jack Wilson expendable. After his performance, I’d have a hard time letting him go. Get Tyler trained at 2nd, so when Uggla’s contract is up, or he’s traded, we can put Tyler there. Ed August 14th, 2012 9:07 am See all above, and people wonder why free agents won’t consider Atlanta. If I could play there’s no way I would come play for a fan base as stupid as Atlanta has. Plus you have idiots like Mark Bradley, Jeff Shultz writiing their dribble every day. BravesFan August 14th, 2012 9:07 am i am so tired of all these negative “braves fans” who have nothing better to do then air out their lonely lives on the AJC comments. Get well Matty. urban redneck August 14th, 2012 9:11 am who the hell is kiwinimi? and the worse signings “of all time” is a stretch. what about tom glavine, phil neikro and dale murphy? those guys didn’t help us a bit………hope you have your irony boots on. and someone else above is knocking rednecks?? we are not all hardcore conservatives. but that is for another blog. we’re talking baseball. sorry to hear about matty d. it’s not really much of a loss i guess, but he’s a heckuva nice guy. our bench is in trouble. is there anyone to promote from gwinnett to pinch hit? go bravos. PMC August 14th, 2012 9:11 am Good luck Matt D. Hope all goes perfectly with the surgury and you’re back playing ball soon. Thanks for playing as hard as you could for the Braves. PMC August 14th, 2012 9:12 am surgery. Heisenberg August 14th, 2012 9:15 am This is the Braves blog. Take the political comments to the Bookman or Wingfield blogs. Whichever suits your style. Columbus August 14th, 2012 9:18 am Billy, you ARE an idiot. Even if his time is up, thats not how you show respect for a Brave or anyon fr that matter. I bet you voted for Obama too. No Im sorry, I bet you didnt even vote. But thats OK, the rest of us in Georgia did not vote for Obama and he did not win GA and nor will he in 2012. But we will still have you Billy…maybe you will come around. Columbus August 14th, 2012 9:21 am You like that political comment Heisenberg? Politics IS a game brother! Vote for anyone except Obama and America will be much better off…ANYONE! anonymous August 14th, 2012 9:25 am Jim Powell is ok. It’s Don Sutton who is the worst announcer/analyst EVER! ALWAYS brings subject back to himself. ALWAYS brining up old stories that relate to himself, someone he knew or played with, that has nothing to do with Braves baseball. NONSTOP yakking – tv execs. probably tell him to not let their be any silence at all. Sutton is the one turning Powell into a boring turnip. CALL THE DAYUM GAMES! BravesFan August 14th, 2012 9:27 am Columbus, I am sure you are mesmerized daily by Faux News, too. You are a fool, brother!!!! GRAPHITE August 14th, 2012 9:29 am Now children,settle down.It’s going to be alright. Tralfaz August 14th, 2012 9:29 am columbus: see the rules at the top of the page “We talk baseball, other sports, music, movies, BBQ and whatever (except politics or religion)” steve August 14th, 2012 9:31 am 4 lefty’s everynight against lhp is insane no other mlb manager would even consider this Fastball August 14th, 2012 9:33 am I like Diaz and Obama. If you don’t, you better WAKE UP. GRAPHITE August 14th, 2012 9:34 am And to Anonymous…The word is”DADGUM’ as in Coach Bowden dadgum bad call. phil August 14th, 2012 9:34 am Sutton is indeed awful. Hope Diaz recovers well and is ready to go next year, wherever that may be. Have always liked the guy. ragnar danneskjold August 14th, 2012 9:34 am Hope Diaz comes back next year as his old self. Good guy. Yogi Berra August 14th, 2012 9:34 am Love Sutton and Jim… great details to game and storys (past history)are great. Many times I mute TV and turn on Don. ragnar danneskjold August 14th, 2012 9:36 am I disagree with a couple of fellow bloggers – Sutton and Powell are terribly funny. I turn off the television sound to listen to the radio during games. Sonny Jackson August 14th, 2012 9:37 am Get well Matt! He always reminded me of a Jerry Royster type of player who can play almost anywhere on the field… on of my favorites. I for one, hope to see him with the Braves next year. Matt Diaz Lawn Maintenance August 14th, 2012 9:39 am Great. Now I can get some work! Kidding. Diaz is a class act who can rake lefties when healthy. He is a solid defensive outfielder and excellent baserunner, which the Braves obviously are not too concerned about. I hope he makes a full recovery and is given a shot in 2013 with ATL. MD, Reed Johnson make the OF/bench much deeper. We already know Braves struggle against just about any LH pitcher, (except Johan Santana) and need that RH stick for PH and platoon work. I See Clearly Now August 14th, 2012 9:43 am Matt will need a solid 2013 Spring training to make the club and I hope he does it. I like him. I also dislike Sutton’s non-stop gabbing. Just too much, and so glad he doesn’t do the TV telecasts anymore.Chip and Joe are enjoyable on most nights. Let's Go August 14th, 2012 9:46 am Giddy up… @ 8:38am Not that I’m disagreeing with you about fan is Wis but the Braves did resign Jack Wilson during the off season, 1mil for 1 year. He was granted free agency in Oct and the Braves resigned him in Jan. Jack is another player like Diaz who won’t be around anymore after this season and could possibly be given his out right release once healthy. I see Paul Janish being the Braves back-up infielder for the next couple of years. jc August 14th, 2012 9:47 am Fastball you must have got hit in the head with a fastball. you the one that needs to Wake Up! Get better soon Diaz but I believe your days in Atlanta are over. Good luck. Nevada Roy August 14th, 2012 9:59 am Thank you Matt but you are non-tendered for 2013. Pippa's hiney August 14th, 2012 10:03 am Never understood why baseball has the dumbest fans. Billy Shears August 14th, 2012 10:07 am Hey guys! Just wanted to drop a line and let you all know that I am dumb as a rock. Thanks Billy Shears August 14th, 2012 10:08 am Just letting ya’ll know that I am in fact dumb Matt Diaz to undergo season-ending thumb surgery | HardballTalk August 14th, 2012 10:16 am [...] told Carroll Rogers of the Atlanta Journal Constitution that “we’ve given it pretty much every way to rest [...] Get well, Matt! August 14th, 2012 10:18 am Real Braves fans appreciate everything Matt Diaz has done. He’s been one of my favorites for the last few years, and I wish him a speedy recovery that’s as painless as possible! HE, unlike many of these mean-spirited commenters, is a positive, unselfish and high-quality person, and he’s about 1,000 times more talented than all of you blasting him. We miss you, Matty D! JM August 14th, 2012 10:23 am His Braves’ career is over. His contract is up and they will sign Johnson. Marc Schneider August 14th, 2012 10:24 am “Obviously, you can’t fix stupid. Probably voted for Obama too.” Thanks, douchebag, we needed your insightful political comment. I’m sure you get all your news from the geniuses at Fox-it’s great, you don’t even need to think or, for that matter, even have a brain. JM August 14th, 2012 10:25 am And, after this year, Hinske is likely gone too. Terry Forster August 14th, 2012 10:25 am I’ve been saying how lame Don Sutton and Jim Powell are for two years. They way they make chessy jokes and always yuck it up over them… annoying. Ben Ingram should be the primary play by play guy. MMMmmmmm.. chesseburgers. Ken Stallings August 14th, 2012 10:29 am Had absolutely no idea that palm fronds could be so dangerous! Note to Matt: next time when clearing palm fronds, where industrial strength leather work gloves! Ken Stallings August 14th, 2012 10:30 am … “wear industrial strength leather work gloves!” ERRR! jc August 14th, 2012 10:43 am Marc keep believe the lies from liberal media, proves u don’t have a brain. Go Braves. Wendell miller August 14th, 2012 10:44 am Folks, I believe that Matt signed a 2 year 2.5 million contract with the Pirates and was not making that amount in this the second year of the contract. One thing I can say about the man is that he has always given his all, built others up and has been a great addition to the clubhouse. I bet Santana would like him to be a Met next year. In any event I hope the best for our Braves and Matt Diaz. Yogi Berra August 14th, 2012 10:53 am Diaz contract this year is 2 million, Pirates paid some of his salary last year. He will be free agent at season end. Yogi Berra August 14th, 2012 10:56 am Wendell it was 2 year 4.5 million with Pirates. All contracts can be found at “cots contracts.com” with all teams. Gary August 14th, 2012 10:57 am How many teams has stultz been released or traded from……..and why cant the hitters take some pitches…. make the pitcher work………. Fragile Bob Horner August 14th, 2012 11:02 am I am available for pinch hitting duty…..and buffet duty as well. Brave New World August 14th, 2012 11:11 am Hope Matt’s surgery goes well. Wendell miller August 14th, 2012 11:19 am I stand corrected, folks. about the money. Overall, I think Matt has been a good addition and hope all works out surgery wise and otherwise for him. He even seems to have a great attitude and his head on his shoulders right and will land on his feet somewhere good, if not with us. Well, let’s go catch the Nationals and win this thing! crackbaby August 14th, 2012 11:20 am Matty Diaz – many of us hope a full and speedy recovery is on the way. MD is a streaky hitter but when he’s on, it’s fun to watch. His outfield play always made me uncomfortable (although it has improved). Not sure when it will happen, but sooner or later Costanza is going to be a contributor on the Braves. Brings energy and speed and the club just wins when he’s in the game. Heisenberg August 14th, 2012 12:04 pm I have always respected the way Diaz carries himself but the business part of MLB makes me think this could be it for his Braves tenure. He is most likely looking at a minor league deal for wherever he goes next year. As far as the yard work goes, all pro athletes take note and hire someone. Even the lowest paid pro baseball player can afford that. Werth August 14th, 2012 12:54 pm Obama may not win dumb redneck Ga but most of the country is smarter than that. Obama 2012!!! Romney is a fraudulent disaster. Rotunda Shaquonda Obama August 14th, 2012 1:18 pm Matt Diaz=Joe Shlabotnik. iliketacosson2 August 14th, 2012 1:18 pm Great player of the bench…. hopefully he can recover fast Boo Hoo August 14th, 2012 1:26 pm That’s why Wren traded for Johnson………sooooooooo what is the big deal???Johnson is a better hitter than Diaz anyway! Jack off Team August 14th, 2012 1:30 pm It looks as though Jack Wilson will be designated for assignment when Simmons is ready…….Good Bye Jack! Matty Ice August 14th, 2012 1:32 pm Maybe the Falcons can get Diaz……..he throws the ball better anyway! Fastball August 14th, 2012 1:43 pm jc…really thought I’d get beat up over my comment, but so far only you. Thank you though. snowman August 14th, 2012 2:05 pm For those of you who don’t like Jim Powell and Don Sutton, try listening to some of the other team’s announcers on XM radio. Then see what you think. Ken Stallings August 14th, 2012 2:06 pm Yes, because adding over $7 trillion to the national debt in less than four years is such an economic success that I can easily see how turning to a different philosophy would constitute a “disaster.” Oh yes, the refrain is sure to come in reply, “It’s Bush’s fault!” P Rose August 14th, 2012 2:07 pm :=I Morris Code August 14th, 2012 2:16 pm Wow, I didn’t know we were allowed to talk politics now. O-B-A-M-A 2012. Beat Mittens and Paul. Braves look to Hudson for another “W” after an “L” | Atlanta Braves August 14th, 2012 2:26 pm [...] other late night news in case you missed it, about Matt Diaz being out for the rest of the season in all likelihood, now that he’s facing surgery on his thumb. And wasn’t that Derek Lowe I saw [...] Mark (another one) August 14th, 2012 2:50 pm There’s a lot of crap posted in all the blogs. Diaz played the game with respect for it and the fans. He has always given everything he had, and I respect his efforts. He has been fun to watch, especially against the Marlins. My hope is the surgery works and the Braves give Diaz a chance to earn a roster spot next year. Someone who can fill in and pinch hit is always valuable. He knows there are no guarantees but that’s the way he has lived most of his career. Best of luck with the surgery and get well soon. Lobosolo August 14th, 2012 2:53 pm Larry, hook up with your brethren alexis and take a big old pull on one of his sugar binkies… You are hands down the bitterest crybaby to ever come down the pike… I’ve come to believe that you weren’t really as great a player as you claim… anyone who says they played at as high a level as you do, and still show such pathetic ignorance of the game, is nothing but a professional delusionist… Why don’t you just take your incessant whining and go root for your own fantasy team…. God, what a total crybaby… Ralph August 14th, 2012 3:43 pm When they traded for Reed Johnson that was the end of the season for Diaz, with or without surgery. Atlanta Braves Links of the Day For August 14, 2012 | Atlanta Braves Dugout Online | Atlanta Braves Blog August 14th, 2012 3:47 pm [...] Diaz headed for surgery, likely out for season [...] Bro August 14th, 2012 4:07 pm Diaz’s problem with his thumb should have been taken care of last year or at least the first of this year. If you have a bad thumb, you can not grip the bat-thus you can not hit. Why do players continue to play hurt and why do stupid managers keep trying to play injured players. It never works out for the good–except for Kirk Gibson. Braves brought B-Mac back early last year and lost a chance for the playoffs because he could not swing the bat–doing the same thing with this year with his shoulder problem. A healthy Ross is much better than an injured B-Mac. kbb August 14th, 2012 4:15 pm Braves and thUGA fans will find a way to interject Obama into every blog. tim August 14th, 2012 4:29 pm best of luck matty, this braves fan hopes he can come back next year and be part of the team. guys like he and hinske are important parts of the ball club as pinch hitters and able to give starters a day off. from what I have read they are good guys in the locker room as well. Pro sports could use more Matt Diaz’s Heywood Jablomie August 14th, 2012 5:47 pm To all the Sutton haters….it could be worse. We could be listening to Tim “Never Shuts Up” McCarver call games…. Good luck Diaz. Thanks for everything… bostonbravo August 14th, 2012 6:19 pm Jablomie …absolutely correct…the horror of McCarver should shut Chip, Joe, Don haters everywhere. J.C.L. August 14th, 2012 8:29 pm Marc Scheinder, have you always been an idiot or did you have to practice at it ? You could surely give lessons now. Go back to sleep until after election day and quit wasting our time with your idiotic comments. Hammond August 14th, 2012 8:55 pm Who gives a rat’s rear about the election neither can throw a curve ball much less hit a curve ball I love baseball I hate politics Go Braves Mr. Dawg August 14th, 2012 10:12 pm Ya gottta respect those pond fronds, man, They fight back. Kat August 14th, 2012 10:34 pm You are criticizing others and you use the term “bloogers?” JASon August 14th, 2012 11:43 pm I have a serious f-ing question. Why the f is matt diaz on this team? seriously. Its ridiculous acquisitions such as these that make me hate the braves. Dick Cheney August 14th, 2012 11:48 pm The last time my party was in the White House the real estate market totally collapsed and it brought the nation to almost a complete economic/financial failure. But that was Clinton’s fault. icons design November 2nd, 2012 10:06 pm I apologise, but, in my opinion, you are not right. I am assured. I can defend the position. Write to me in PM, we will communicate. HANDICAPPING RIGHT HAND HITTING OUTFIELDERS | SD Yankee Report January 30th, 2013 12:23 am [...] in 2012 were partly related to a thumb injury that plagued him for a good chunk of the season. He eventually had surgery in August, with the prognosis being that he would need two months to recover. He should be fine [...]

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No. 8 Blessed Trinity is looking more and more like the most likely candidate to challenge St. Pius for the Region 6-AAA championship. The Titans won their third straight game on Friday and inched closer to a showdown against the No. 5-ranked Golden Lions on Nov. 2. Blessed Trinity (5-1) took down Decatur 28-14, as quarterback Spencer McManus completed 7 of 12 passes for 112 yards and scored on a 1-yard run. The Titans built a 21-0 halftime lead on the strength of touchdown runs from McManus, Milton Shelton (40 yards) and Tim Mertz (9 yards). The defense intercepted three passes to dash any hopes of a Decatur comeback. St. Pius did not play on Friday. Coach Paul Standard’s team returns to action on Friday against Cedar Grove. Here’s what else we learned on Friday night: Robinson sparks Peach win: No. 1-ranked Peach County (6-0) needed a couple of fourth-quarter scores to put away pesky Jackson, 34-13. The Red Devils closed the lead to 21-13 in the fourth quarter. Peach County quarterback Greg Williams completed 11 of 22 passes for 220 yards and four touchdowns, three of the scores going to all-state receiver DeMarcus Robinson on plays of 34, 4 and 16 yards. Williams also hooked up with Malcom Colvin for a 47-yard touchdown. Keyshawn Lowe was a workhorse, running 27 times for 199 yards. Jackson tailback Derrick Bell rushed for 113 yards and threw a 28-yard touchdown pass. Buford’s shutout streak ends: No. 4-ranked Buford (5-1) had its three-game shutout streak end, but had little trouble with White County, winning 49-14 in Cleveland. Buford had 443 yards of offense, with 358 coming on the ground. Running back Dontravious Wilson scored two touchdowns in the first half for Buford; he rushed 18 times for 212 yards. Quarterback Will Brock scored touchdowns on carries of 4 and 31 yards for the Warriors (4-2), who scored the second-most points against Buford this season. No rust for Carver: Taking a week off didn’t slow Carver Columbus. The Tigers put a 47-0 thumping on Henry County on Friday, their third straight win and second shutout of the season. Brandon Thoms scored on runs of 23 and 17 yards and quarterback Torrance McGee threw a 34-yard TD pass to Dreilon Freeman and ran for a 39-yard score. Carver isn’t likely to be tested until its Nov. 2 game at Peach County North Oconee perseveres in win: The No. 9 Titans outscored Franklin County 14-0 in the second half to break open a close game and score a 28-13 win. It was the fifth straight victory for North Oconee (5-1), which faces a showdown against No. 10 Elbert County next week. Woodward is unleashed: Woodward Academy, ranked as high as ninth this season, piled it on hapless Towers 62-6. The War Eagles (5-2) got touchdowns from eight different players and a pair of field goals from Alex Robinson. Quarterback Terry Googer had a pair of touchdown passes to lead the Woodward offense and Benji Russell and Marcus Hyatt sparked the defense by returning an interception for a touchdown. Callaway wins Region 4 showdown: The unranked Cavaliers came from behind to beat Central Carroll 14-10 and put themselves in the driver’s seat in Region 4-AAA. The winning score came on a 68-yard drive that was capped by a 1-yard scoring run by quarterback Tez Parks. Two defensive plays were crucial to Callaway’s win; Terry Godwin scored on a 65-yard interception return and Wilson Lindsey sealed the victory with an interception in the closing minutes. 6 comments Add your comment FOOTBALL October 13th, 2012 5:34 am Why is Appling Co and Pierce never mentioned in the AAA write ups each week with 1 loss a piece??? Blessed Trinity Fan October 13th, 2012 9:31 am Way to go! Thanks to Roswell High. For not letting him stay. REALLY? October 13th, 2012 10:42 am To BT:Whose “him”??? Your HC who resigned in 2008 and then retired in 2011 or your AC who quit on RHS in the Region Championship v Lassiter and took his starting QB son home during the game?Your HC will always be admired and respected for his solid career and accomplishments at RHS. Congrats on your big win v Decatur. Enjoy your team and your AAA schedule. Next time your at Mass pray for the Hornets… BT Fan October 14th, 2012 5:06 pm BT has a chance to win the region. There is no question that we are a senior laden team with the right pieces in place. The only thing that concerns me is that while we won Friday against a very young Decatur Team, they really dominated our line of scrimmage the second half. Nobody has ran on us like they did that second half. Decatur will be a scary team next year. I think if we can continue to play balanced ok offense there is no question we can win this region but it starts up front! Go BT!! Class of 2005 CGHS Observer October 15th, 2012 10:22 am Please don’t sleep on Cedar Grove. They may just surprise you…. BullDawgRick October 15th, 2012 12:42 pm The Buford machine is getting lubed up for the stretch run to State!!

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ATHENS – Three days before Georgia’s opening football game, coach Mark Richt still had no answer to the persistent question of whether an NCAA inquiry launched in July will affect the status of star wide receiver A.J. Green. “Are you expecting A.J. to play Saturday?” Richt was asked at his post-practice media briefing Wednesday evening. “A.J. Harmon? Yeah,” Richt replied, referring to a backup offensive lineman. “Green,” the questioner corrected. “You know I can’t talk about that,” Richt said. “It’s a good try, though. I just can’t talk. I don’t know the answer to anything other than I’m not supposed to talk about the situation. And I really don’t know.” The NCAA informed Georgia in late July that it was launching an inquiry at the school -– part of a series of probes at multiple schools about football players’ dealings with agents. An e-mail from the NCAA to UGA stated that investigators planned to interview one Georgia player. Green has said that UGA officials asked him if he attended an agent-affiliated party in Miami and that he told them he did not. Green repeatedly has declined comment, at Georgia’s instruction, about the NCAA matter. On Tuesday, Green was asked if he has any doubt he’ll be able to play Saturday despite the inquiry. He replied: “No. I don’t know. I can’t say anything.” Green was the first of six players mentioned by Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo when he was asked after practice Wednesday what the Bulldogs’ receiver rotation will be in Saturday’s game against Louisiana-Lafayette. The NCAA also has issued no rulings on agent-related inquiries at North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama. Two players linked to the investigations, North Carolina defensive tackle Marvin Austin and South Carolina tight end Weslye Saunders, have been suspended from their teams’ opening games for what their coaches called “violation of team rules” unrelated to the NCAA probes. A July e-mail from Marcus Wilson, the NCAA’s assistant director of agent, gambling and amateurism activities, to Eric Baumgartner, Georgia’s assistant athletic director for compliance, instructed Baumgartner to “refrain from disclosing the details of the investigation . . . [to] anyone except your athletic director and/or president” and to inform them “of the necessity of protecting the integrity of the investigation as well.” The e-mail said the Georgia player would be interviewed “to determine his knowledge of or involvement in, directly or indirectly, any violations of NCAA legislation.” ++++++++++ Freshman Hutson Mason will play Saturday if Georgia uses a second quarterback against Louisiana-Lafayette. “God forbid, [if] something happens to our starting quarterback Aaron Murray, Hutson would definitely play,” Richt said Wednesday night. It’s not clear if Georgia would play Mason in the game without an injury to Murray. “Hutson is the No. 2, and if the No. 2 goes in, it will be Hutson Mason,” Bobo said. “For me to sit here and say, ‘Hey, he’s going to play,’ I can’t. We got to play the game.” Mason has worked throughout preseason practice as the No. 2 quarterback. Last season’s backup quarterback, Logan Gray, moved to wide receiver and missed much of preseason practice with a sprained ankle. ++++++++++ Branden Smith will open the season as Georgia’s No. 1 punt returner, Richt said. Smith, a sophomore cornerback from Atlanta, welcomed the news. “I’ve been wanting to play punt return ever since I got up here,” he said. He said he takes a three-pronged approach to the job: “The No. 1 thing is catching the ball. No. 2 is holding on to the ball. And No. 3 is just do my thing. With my speed and the blocking up front, it should not be that hard.” Carlton Thomas is Georgia’s No. 2 punt returner, Richt said. ++++++++++ When asked on the SEC coaches’ weekly teleconference Wednesday, Richt reiterated his belief that Georgia doesn’t need to play more than one BCS-level non-conference opponent per season. “We’ve been doing it, but I don’t think we need to do it anymore, quite frankly,” Richt said. “And I don’t think anybody in the league needs to do it.” Georgia’s non-conference schedule this year includes two games against BCS-level opponents: the annual game against Georgia Tech plus a trip to Colorado. Richt rejected the idea that weak non-conference schedules could pose a public-relations problem for the SEC nationally. “Let me ask you this: Who’s won the last, what, four national championships?” Richt said. “It’s been SEC teams. And I don’t think those teams have gone overboard on what they’re playing out of conference.” ALSO: It’s showtime for Georgia’s new defense. 289 comments Add your comment The Woodlink September 1st, 2010 8:08 pm Ok NCAA, finish off the 3 martini lunches, come down ftom the ivory tower, and tell this young man if he can play ball or not. The Woodlink September 1st, 2010 8:15 pm Oh, and one more thing NCAA, the apparent grandstanding you took in delaying your “judgement” on Masouli is reprehensible…. Dawg_Mike September 1st, 2010 8:20 pm Nothing to see here folks…keep moving along, or as Flo says…”and we’re walking…we’re walking”… Dawg_Mike September 1st, 2010 8:22 pm What I’m really trying to say is that the next trouble number 8 gets in will be the first. He is a good citizen and a damn good dawg. SSIgator September 1st, 2010 8:25 pm No point in even trying little dogys the Gators are going to repeet as SEC champs again this year. DoubleDownDawgFan September 1st, 2010 8:26 pm Fulmer Cup Champs and NOW THIS TOO!! Thanks a lot Coach Richt! Good riddance! SSIgator September 1st, 2010 8:26 pm make that SEC east champs. Go Gators! SSIgator September 1st, 2010 8:27 pm forget it I hate all of you Mick September 1st, 2010 8:27 pm Nah what was reprehensible was Masoli burglarizing someone. POS needs to sit out a year. Weird that nothing has come out from this with just 3 days left. DawgNation September 1st, 2010 8:28 pm SSIgator it is doggies not [i]dogys[/i] and repeat not [i]repeet[/i]. Good Lord if you are going to try and trash talk at least learn to recognize what the red line under your miss spelled words indicate. DORKS September 1st, 2010 8:31 pm What a party!!! Worm September 1st, 2010 8:33 pm AJ is a non story..Now whose with North Carolina tomorrow is different..Butch will not give out any info and the ACCer’s will use players absence for the waxing they’ll receive..I smell a SKUNK-As in ZERO! ryan September 1st, 2010 8:41 pm Its been well documented that AJ Green was in SC on Memorial Day weekend not Miami Aunt Bea September 1st, 2010 8:43 pm If it’s been so well-documented, why hasn’t he been cleared already? DoubleDownDawgFan September 1st, 2010 8:46 pm we are going to lose AJ for the whole YEAR!! Goodbye RICHT and good riddance!!! hunker down September 1st, 2010 8:54 pm NCAA…makes up their own rules and then can’t seem to tell you anything. ryan September 1st, 2010 8:57 pm You people jumping to conclusions he was in SC are calling him a liar. Grey September 1st, 2010 8:58 pm Weird that no one has been cleared so close to opening week. In fact, SC plays tomorrow night. The longer it goes, the worse it is IMO. 5150 P.O.A.D September 1st, 2010 9:01 pm Richt don’t know if his player will listen to him when he tells then not to drive on a known suspended drivers license, How the F does Richt know what the NCAA will do? The only thing Richt knows for sure is that the beleives in God and accepts Christ as his Savior, but after that he don’t know crap. Wait, he knows he will never get a head coaching job at the NFL or SEC level bettrer than he has now. Dawg September 1st, 2010 9:04 pm S@%T OR GET OFF THE POT, MY MOTHER AT 80 IS FASTER THAN THE NCAA! Hunter September 1st, 2010 9:08 pm Yeah you’re right ryan. He has no reason to lie. Only several million reasons why. Red September 1st, 2010 9:08 pm After years of just pathetic enforcement and picking and choosing who they harassed the NCAA is finally making up for lost time and holding EVERYONE by the pigskins. If you happen to be under ANY scrutiny right now, you might as well give up. Even looking the wrong way sends the NCAA popo after you. Credibility is shot and the athletes and the schools suffer for it. This place is run like some corrupt union. Kurt September 1st, 2010 9:11 pm Strange that Richt couldn’t say as of right now, he will be playing. gcs September 1st, 2010 9:17 pm Still nothing on Alabama’s marcell Dareus, South Carolina or North Carolina either. What are they waiting? Kickoff? . Brad September 1st, 2010 9:18 pm How dumb for the big 10 to split mich and oh st. So if mich returns to their old winning ways, you could have their end of year game meaningless. They would meet the next week in the champ game. They should have done like the sec with bama and auburn and put them in the same division or at least play the game during the middle of the season. Bride of Chucky Knapp September 1st, 2010 9:21 pm NCAA is worse than the Ministry of Magic under Cornelius Fudge. TallyDawg September 1st, 2010 9:24 pm Congrats to UGA on winning the Fulmer Cup. Now get that BS outta your heads and win some damn football games. DawgNation September 1st, 2010 9:25 pm Brad, They didn’t. At least for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. OSU and Michigan will still play each other on their last game. Mark "Crimson Crier" Ingram September 1st, 2010 9:26 pm It’s just a bunch of NCAA racist BS! AJ Green said he never been to Miami, never tried no Miami, never inhaled no Miami and don’t even know where Miami be at. My knee feels betta already! ryan September 1st, 2010 9:27 pm NCAA is like Obama calling the US the worst human rights violators NCAA what a joke . Brad September 1st, 2010 9:27 pm dawg Did you read what I wrote. Where did I say they wouldn’t play each other. The problem is they play the last game against each other. If both teams have the champ game locked up when they meet, or one does, it makes the game meaningless since they will play again for it all in a week or two. It’s going to happen eventually and based on history, could happen quite often. They should play during the beginning or middle of the season like FSU Miami do. Overrated CMR September 1st, 2010 9:29 pm terrible piece POAJ September 1st, 2010 9:30 pm The only thing I know is we got a bunch of chicken hearted know it all’s on this blog that acually think they know more than CMR,and the NCAA. DoubleDownDawgFan….we don’t want you as a Dawg fan…please don’t ever set foot in Athens or Sanford Stadium again. Go follow Tech or Ga. State but stay away from the Dawgs. What a pu$$y you are…I’ll bet that you are always telling people what to do all the time…ever notice how many friends you don’t have?..What an idiot you are! DawgNation September 1st, 2010 9:32 pm Yes Brad I did read your post. OSU and Michigan are both in the same division so it will be impossible for them to play each other for the Big 10 championship. Now the final game can determine which one will play for it. NJ September 1st, 2010 9:33 pm I hear the meal plan is amazing!! DawgNation September 1st, 2010 9:34 pm While you ponder that I am heading off to bed. Good night. Raul September 1st, 2010 9:43 pm NCAA is a joke – Teams are preparing to travel and some games start tomorrow yet they won’t tell school’s the results of their investigation. Give me a break Richt is in Trouble September 1st, 2010 9:46 pm So Colorado scares Richt!? What have they ever done??? So he wants to keep scheduling the Idaho States and La.Tech’s of the world….show he is circling the wagons and realizes his job is on the line. To think I ridiculed UT fans for dropping UNC and our coach is afraid of BCS teams like Kansas State. My 22 years as a season ticket holder and donations are likely at an end. Need a coach to fit our talent and upside. Richt is in Trouble September 1st, 2010 9:49 pm Kirby Smart we need you! Van Gorder we need you! Surely the Head Coaching job would entice one of them to come back and show some backbone rather than running scared from middle of the pack or lower tier BCS teams over the Georgia Southerns, Idaho States, etc. of the world. Harry the Hat September 1st, 2010 9:55 pm What I’m really trying to say is that the next trouble number 8 gets in will be the first. He is a good citizen and a damn good dawg. You are going to feel like such a stupid dawgtard when you have to eat those words. Green is guilty as hell. Say bye bye to Green. Unfortunately.....More to come September 1st, 2010 9:56 pm The NCAA officials camped at UGA is more than the Miami trip that did not happen. Trust me, we don’t want to play AJ and later forfeit the wins. We can win without him, but I hate the scum Agents that corrupt these kids. This is about the other action that AJ took – Not MIAMI. NCAA Suspensions are going to be a huge hit for our program if this materializes like some on the inside fear it may. Dana September 1st, 2010 9:58 pm “I hear the meal plan is amazing!” In the Athens jail, yes. NCAA Absurdity September 1st, 2010 9:58 pm Too bad AJ doesn’t play in Tuscaloosa. If he did, he’d be able to drive a Bentley with an NCAASUX tag and post youtube videos of himself taking money from agents and the NCAA would busy themselves elsewhere. Brad September 1st, 2010 10:02 pm Next time do your homework before sounding off like an ignorant fool.. ADVERTISEMENT Neither division has been named, but they break down like this: Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa, Michigan State, Minnesota and Northwestern in one; Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Illinois, Purdue and Indiana in the other. BRAD STEVENS September 1st, 2010 10:13 pm Knowing more than most about AJ Green it would not surprise me with anything. Good guy and hard worker with an excellent talent but not bright. His nickname amongst all of his former high school teammates and all around Summerville was AJ “cant read” Green. He always hung around a bad crowd and wouldn’t be surprised if he has done anything stupid to hurt UGA. Have any of you even looked at his birthdate and realized that he was 20/21 years old as a true freshman at Georgia? That should tell you something… Eric September 1st, 2010 10:22 pm Huh he’s 22 as a junior. 2 years older than most. Not as bad as chris weinke. lol The fact it’s still going on suspects me to believe they will come out with something tomorrow or Friday. Doesn’t look good that it’s taken this long. law dawg September 1st, 2010 10:25 pm The ignorance of some who post here amaze me. AJ has been cleared to play. The NCAA in their infinite wisdom has requested UGA to not comment until they are finished with everyone else. UGA would not put AJ on the field if he had not been cleared. Believe me. He will take the field Saturday. chazzo September 1st, 2010 10:26 pm Florida hasn’t traveled outside the region for a regular season game since 1991 when it played at Syracuse. John September 1st, 2010 10:32 pm If he was cleared to play law, then richt wouldn’t say no comment or I can’t talk about it. Dumba$$. Ahmed September 1st, 2010 10:40 pm I no understand AJ is the best! I want for AJ to score 4 touchdown saturday! Go Dog!

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. We’ve got to stay together, and I’ve seen no signs of change in my mindset that we’re a close-knit family. But we’ve also got to look within, starting with me, as to the things that have kept us from having the success that we want. Herschel Walker September 26th, 2010 5:24 pm Did y’all see how many yards Lattimore got against Auburn? 33. How many did he get versus thuga? Herschel Walker September 26th, 2010 5:26 pm Buck Belue says everybody should wear red panties against Colorado. Warhorse September 26th, 2010 5:28 pm Jack bull, UF has had 30 arrests in FIVE years, less than UGA with ten in less than one year. BTW one of the UF arrests was Cam Newton who will QB Auburn to yet another win over the pups. He is NOT playing for UF but for you rival in Alabama. Herschel Walker September 26th, 2010 5:30 pm The rest of the S.E.C. says to please keep Saint Richt. Herschel Walker September 26th, 2010 5:31 pm Has Wayshon taken that defensive driving class yet? Atticus September 26th, 2010 5:31 pm There is NO WAY that Kirby Smart should be the HC at UGA. None. He hasn’t earned it. Go find a guy that has been head coach for a number of years and a proven winner. Get the BEST in the business that you can get. Get Jon Gruden. Other Dog September 26th, 2010 5:35 pm hahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahhaaha as an atlanta msu fan who attended the game: all I can say is we kept trying to give uga the game and you just didn’t want it… and for that hahahahahhahaa go ahead, fire richt. he’s the best coach uga has had since dooley, but if you want to let a couple of down years bother you, then fine, run him off. maybe you can hire derek dooley. or les miles. TazzDawg September 26th, 2010 5:39 pm Look all you Buck Belue’s out there. This is MR’s offense, he is the offensive genius (sic) on this team. This is HIS play book, HIS offense, HIS game plan. He hired these coaches, this is all you get! If you think anything will change with Mr. Blindly calling running plays, yes he approves all of this, then you’re as blind as Belue! MR has go to go. This is as good as its going get. MR compiled his record when the SEC was down, No Cryer, No Saban, Spurrier trying to build a team, no Petrino. Richt is over matched when it comes to coaching! Sorry but his fate should be sealed. Blindly calling running plays? OMG, do you really think thats a plan? joey September 26th, 2010 5:39 pm Bring Donnan back, atleast he recruited good players! Didt he Richt? ; ) AFDawg September 26th, 2010 5:47 pm gomdawg, You’re right — Muschamp and Smart are not head coaching material. I don’t think Boise’s coach would be a good fit in the SEC either. Harbaugh would probably be a good choice. Bottom line — we need a complete shake up in the coaching staff from the top down. It might take 2 to 3 years to realize the results — but we’ll be better off for it in the long run. Think of it this way — what high powered program would try to hire Richt right now — none. Don Henley September 26th, 2010 5:51 pm The World doesn’t owe you a thing, Get Over It. CHAMP September 26th, 2010 6:03 pm uga lets play hard and smart the rest of this season,because mark r.-should be given another full season to turn it around,he has earned that, 1.young QB-HE WILL BE MUCH BETTER IN THE NEAR FUTURE{THIS YEAR-ESP-NEXT YEAR 2.A BUNCH OF DRUNKEN PLAYERS WONT HAPPEN NEXT YEAR! 3.DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR-MAY NEED TO GO NEXT YEAR-TOP 10-BUT WE MUST KEEP RICHT- CMR September 26th, 2010 6:10 pm How soon we forget, you country hicks were nothing before i showed up. You were still living in the 80s with walker. Fire me lol……I am still the best thing to hit this state since coke. Billy Jack.... September 26th, 2010 6:11 pm I’m with Joey…I liked Jim Donnan…(are we still paying him…??) CHAMP September 26th, 2010 6:17 pm CMR I AGREE WITH THE SENTIMENT LESS THE NAME CALLING-RICHT IS NOT EASY TO REPLACE-HE DESERVES ANOTHER FULL SEASON-#2 IN THE NATION 4 YEARS AGO Bob H. September 26th, 2010 6:20 pm There is absolutely NO DISCIPLINE on our team, both on and off the field. There never will be until Coach Richt makes these guys pay the consequences. This goes for players and coaches alike. If a player makes a mistake sit him down and play the second string until he knows you won’t tolerate medoicrity, if that doesn’t work dismiss him. If a coach can’t coach or call plays replace him. I know there is pressure on the coach to win; however, more games will be won with discipline instead of ignoring problems.. Leadership is the art of influencing people toward the accomplishment of a common goal. Where is our leadership? joey September 26th, 2010 6:25 pm Billy Jack= It would seem that way, except Donnan could do more with less when it came to his recruits. Zooker September 26th, 2010 6:36 pm Remember Fla fired Ron Zook after loss to MIss State in mid season. The new GA AD has had a front row seat to how a good SEC program operates. Don’t be surprised if Mark is removed by week’s end. 5150 P.O.A.D. September 26th, 2010 6:39 pm Nice to see Richt kicked the last arrested player off the team. I fel sorry if a Star players is the next to screwup. I think with Richt on the hotseat any player getting in trouble now is gone. To all the USC, UGA and Bama tards September 26th, 2010 6:41 pm WAR DAMN EAGLE, retards!!!!!!!! To all the USC, UGA and Bama tards September 26th, 2010 6:42 pm “BTW one of the UF arrests was Cam Newton who will QB Auburn to yet another win over the pups.” I guess the stupidity never ceases. Cam Newton was never arrested. He was never charged for anything. SUCK IT, DAWG FANS. Skipper September 26th, 2010 7:01 pm CMR kicks Baker off the the team for under age drinking. He did this because it was an opportunity to get rid of a player that wasn’t right for the new defense. Yet, AJ Green commits a worst transgression and CMR says he’s a good boy and can’t wait to get him back playing. This wishy washy stuff is what is wrong at UGA. Green got 4 games suspension by NCAA, now UGA should add 4 more. Now lets see if he leaves school early for the pros when he only gets too play a hand full of games. Pros will not draft him in first round as a junior and only playing a couple of games. He deserve it. layinlow September 26th, 2010 7:07 pm Baker was kicked off the team. I’m ok with that but why kick this kid off and not aj green and washaun ealey or others who have had dui’s and other alcohol related arrest. This season is lost so I believe kicking AJ Green off would be the right move. I still believe that AJ is dirty and knows exactly who he was dealing with when he sold that jersey. But as usual the no name guy pays the ultimate price while the star gets a slap on the wrist. Uneven discipline is pure cowardice. layinlow September 26th, 2010 7:10 pm Cam newton knowingly purchased stolen equipment. I would much rather have a kid get arrested for underage alcohol that harbor a lowlife thief. Scott September 26th, 2010 7:11 pm Get a 100 yard rusher–Richt’s 39-2 when that happens. layinlow September 26th, 2010 7:12 pm Damn skipper our line of thinking is spot on. I posted that same thought beforee you’re post showed up. Of course i wholehardly agree with you’re thoughts on the subject. Scott September 26th, 2010 7:19 pm Lewt Logan Gray QB/Lead this team. Better team chemistry, the team loves the guy, lots of buy in to his leadership. Lazy Eye Luscious September 26th, 2010 7:29 pm What coach calls plays blindly ? Lazy Eye Luscious September 26th, 2010 7:31 pm Richt kicks non-starters off the team not starters. Lazy Eye Luscious September 26th, 2010 7:32 pm Mettenberger has the last laugh after all… To all the USC, UGA and Bama tards September 26th, 2010 7:33 pm “Cam newton knowingly purchased stolen equipment. I would much rather have a kid get arrested for underage alcohol that harbor a lowlife thief.” LOL!!! Nothing better than seeing crybaby UGA fans whine. Cam was never charged with anything. Retards, thy name is UGA. DOO DOO LEE September 26th, 2010 7:34 pm so let me get this straight, Baker kicked off the team and becomes the SCAPEGOAT for the 3 losses and 10 arrest. BRILLIANT CMR that’s showing them! Missy State Rules UGA September 26th, 2010 7:34 pm Thanks for coming to Starkville for that beating we laid on ya’ll. Ya’ll are the new Vanderbilt in the SEC. Congrats ! Misery September 26th, 2010 7:44 pm Maybe we suck because we don’t have UGA VIII yet. I guess Sonny doesn’t want to subject a young pup to this disgrace of a team. Yuck September 26th, 2010 7:46 pm @ To all the USC, UGA and Bama tards Maybe lay of the use of the “retard” tag…kind of offensive Missy State Rules UGA September 26th, 2010 7:49 pm SteveW, you smokin’ a bent cigarette ain’t ya ? Murray is very average and will not even be mentioned as a Heisman as a Jr. or Sr. Keep on living in your UGA world while everybody else lives in the real world. To all the USC, UGA and Bama tards September 26th, 2010 7:52 pm “Maybe lay of the use of the “retard” tag…kind of offensive” Ma’am, I’m not one for political correctness. If you want play mommy, go over to the AJC Momania blog. Kenny Powers September 26th, 2010 7:52 pm @Randy September 26th, 2010 5:20 pm Your post… “Georgia’s #1 porblem is they make decisions based on hypotheticals instead of real world tests. Example, Aaron Murray as QB over Logan Gray or Hutson Mason. Also, Joe Cox as QB was a poor decision last year. These guys need an on the field try out, and the winner is the QB. That’s the only way to get that decision right.” WTH does that gibberish even mean???? Murray won the job based on what the coaches observed of all of the QB’s. Why would they just hand him the job? He won out fair and square. Murray is playing great, the team as a whole is having issues. Murray is posting good numbers. Imagine if the team was playing lights out. Imagine the #’s Murray would be putting up! A freshman playing in the SEC, on a team that can’t find their way out of a brown paper bag, while playing at a very high level in spite of all that’s NOT happening around him. Knock him? H3ll UGA doesn’t deserve him! Yuck September 26th, 2010 7:53 pm @ Missy State Rules UGA It’s a little hard to measure Murray’s value as a QB four games into his college career. He could end up average or he could end up great…unless you or SteveW have a magic crystal ball. Missy State Rules UGA September 26th, 2010 7:55 pm Murray’s 1-3. He missed a bunch of open receivers especially in the final possession. He will play like a freshman as a junior. Missy State Rules UGA September 26th, 2010 7:56 pm I can only base it on what I see. Let’s base it on that. He sucks. Kenny Powerless September 26th, 2010 7:58 pm We need a coach fans. We need a new head coach. Yucky September 26th, 2010 7:59 pm I don’t know what I’m talking about. I’m just a UGA homer. Dawgfans=knuckleheads September 26th, 2010 8:00 pm You “fans” amaze me. Prior to CMR’s arrival, UGA football had been nonexistant for 20+ years. He has won 2 SEC Championships and finished #2 as well. Exactly what benchmark are you dilusional fans using as a measuring stick? Your last SEC Championship was 1982 prior to his arrival. You guys always win the “this is the year” Preseason National Championship, but it is always self proclaimed. Face it, short of one outstanding running back in the early 80’s, you guys are mediocre. Be careful what you ask for, because most of the time, the grass is not greener… Wallydawg September 26th, 2010 8:01 pm Turn out the lights the party’s over (for Richt & company). If McGarity doesn’t clean house after this season, then fire him and get someone in here who will demand that these coaches earn their paychecks. t bradford September 26th, 2010 8:15 pm We will be aggresive and attacking on defense. yeah right maybe in his dreams. mettenbooger September 26th, 2010 8:18 pm I gave the Georgia play book to everybody bite me UGA!!! And Jerry Mathers as the Beaver September 26th, 2010 8:20 pm Dawgster, I agree. That show by Jeff Danzler is horrible. How many times do I need to hear that they are at the Hotel Indigo in beautiful downtown Athens? And that some sorority is having a shin dig there? Take some callers and let some folks gripe for crimeny’s sake! NOBODYYOUKNOW September 26th, 2010 8:37 pm Yea, its gonna be a long year. Look at the games comming up. Colorado,Vandy, Tenn,Kentucky, those are pretty sure losses. UGA surely can handle the Techkies. But who the hell knows any more? nmdaawg08 September 26th, 2010 8:49 pm Murray may be a feshman, but plays with courage and a sense of urgency. With experieince, and a little better protection, he will be praised by UGA fans. Coach Richt looks disinterested to me.

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One of the ‘Special Days’ at this year’s conference will focus on ‘High-Performance Low-Power Computing’ on March 20, an area that is bringing new challenges to the system design community. This Special Day will feature four sessions covering System approaches, IC Architecture approaches, Many-Core SoC approaches and Fabrication Technology approaches for Energy-Efficiency. I have been invited to deliver the keynote on Energy-Efficient Computing at 1:30pm. I’m fortunate that my work at ARM and our heritage in low power, high performance – particularly in the mobile space, enables me to speak with a pretty long view of this subject. Since the very first mobile computer, power efficiency has been a key measure for success. In today’s hyper-connected world, our need for performance is ever increasing, and the energy cost of performance has risen well beyond just the life of the battery in mobile devices. Energy efficiency is now the key driver across most consumer and enterprise products and has become the primary limit in the delivery of high performance. During my keynote I will consider the various power related limitations of compute while discovering how the techniques and new capabilities introduced into mobile computing also bring the flexibility to address the limitations of the traditional computing approach. We can think of three key phases in this journey: (1) Phase One began in the 1990’s with single core designs, such as the ARM1176 CPU paired with a DSP such as the + TI C64x. (2) Phase Two saw the Multi-core cluster based designs like the ARM11 MPCore and the ARM CortexTM-A9 MPCore often used with specialist accelerators. (3) Phase Three is where we are now: Multi-cluster designs such as ARM big.LITTLETM processing technology with Cortex-A15 and Cortex-A7 processors and ARM MaliTM GP-GPU graphic acceleration. Big.LITTLE technology ensures application tasks are using the right processor for the right job, to produce 70% energy savings on common workloads. What could become (4) Phase Four is where we are potentially heading: ‘Scalable Compute Units’ – a future towards which ARM has already laid the required IP tracks. This introduces a new way of understanding, and also driving energy efficiency, while supporting the software paradigms and models familiar to the software community. To begin, we need to abstract the thought of building systems with single discrete CPUs and start thinking about ‘Units of Compute,’ each unit managed by one of today’s SMP operating system, operating within an partitioned coherent region of the globally shared memory map. It is then a question of how to use these compute units in a SoC and scale them into many-core systems. The size and capability of any specific compute unit is defined by the target market’s ability to utilize the SMP resources the unit defines, ranging from a single CPU core up to a multi-core, multi-cluster design with arrays of GP-GPU compute. Today such units can be constructed from a single Cortex-A5, through big.LITTLE with GP-GPU acceleration, to a 16-way Cortex-A57. From this concept we consider the benefit from a common global address space across the whole system with a very scalable global cached communication path between compute nodes isolated from traditional bottlenecks to DDR & IO. As the SMP operating system (OS) won’t scale as far as the hardware can, we can then consider how any access to remote regions could still provide coherent shared memory between compute units while keeping the central part of the OS tied to each compute unit’s local coherent region Because of advances such as big.LITTLE processing we can now begin to view the CPU as no longer having a single pipeline, and think of it more in the domain of a single SMP OS’s ownership. This thinking will start to include other API abstracted processors and accelerators, such as ARM Mali GP-GPU through the architecture currently being defined with in the HSA consortium. As the complex of such compute sub-systems has increased, ARM has used this basis to develop what can now be viewed as Compute Units from a single CPUs through to multiple clusters of multi-core CPUs utilizing MPCore technology, with the system IP such as CoreLinkTM Cache Coherent technology (CCI-400, CCN-504) being used within the Compute Unit to scale the overall capability of the design. ARM has also recently introduced the Cortex-A50 series of ARMv8 CPUs, extending the concept of the Compute Node to 64-bits which through the capabilities it enables through a common global address, enables the development of a unified architecture with which to build many-core systems from multiple compute units and as such to nurture the future of the ARM ecosystem. These and other developments will continue to steer us towards the low power, high performance course that government, business and consumers all need to take for a sustainable and dynamic future. John Goodacre, Director of Technology and Systems, ARM. John. »

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us meet up for lunch at a restaurant and sometimes keeping all the kids in the group happy and occupied proves to be a challenge. Upon my first quick glance at the Doodle Rolls, I was pretty sure these would be a big hit. A Clever Product The Doodle Rolls are pretty basic, but awfully clever. The plastic container holds a roll of paper in one compartment and crayons in another. It’s all inclusive – you hand your kid the package and there is everything he or she needs in order to get creative right away. I like how the package is set up, because the roll of paper can be perforated easily. This allows kids (or parents) to easily decide how much paper they want to use. If you’re wondering how my kids reacted to these Doodle Rolls, I want you to picture a crowded casual dining restaurant. We had just gotten to the point to where the kids were getting restless but the adults were still trying to enjoy the meal when I pulled the two Doodle Rolls out of my purse. My daughter (who is a huge fan of anything crafty) squealed in delight and immediately went to work drawing with her friend. My son was skeptical at first until I showed him how the paper comes out in a long roll, and then he was sold. My son and his friend pulled out generous lengths of paper and together colored a story that had something to do with Star Wars, zombies, and horses. The Doodle Roll Was a Big Hit All the kids in attendance enjoyed these Doodle Rolls immensely. The parents were impressed too, but when it comes right down to it, I think the opinion of the kids is what really matters here. The age range of the kids with us at lunch were from around 4 years old up to 9 years old, and all of them had a great time with these kits (the suggested age range is 3+). I do wish I would have had access to Doodle Rolls back when my kids were younger; it would have been great to have one of these in my purse to whip out while sitting in waiting rooms or while grocery shopping. If your young child enjoys doodling, there is an excellent chance that these Doodle Rolls will be a big hit. Comment on this blog...

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We like holidays, not just for the obvious reasons–the days off from work and school, the food, the gatherings and celebratory mood–but also because we like to have a theme. A theme for how to dress, a theme for crafts, a theme for books, a theme for new things to learn about. Seems like I’ve been especially aware of this since Sabrina began preschool and started bringing home themed songs and artwork. Then there are the themed school events. From the Halloween Parade to the Thanksgiving Gathering Feast to the Valentine’s Day sing along, it’s been a great flow of holiday themed fun for us pretty much since September. But now, no theme. I realized this immediately after Easter when Sabrina asked me what was next. What do you mean, what’s next? Is it going to be Halloween now? she asked. No, I answered. Is it New Years, she asked eagerly. And suddenly I realized what she was getting at. What was our next theme, the subject we’d explore for a few weeks that would then culminate in some big food- and probably candy-filled day. I mentally went through the calendar and realized there really was nothing on the horizon. Veteran’s Day? Hardly something a kid can get excited about. Memorial Day perhaps, but that’s still a stretch when it comes to holidays that are fun for kids. We do have 4th of July to look forward to, but school will be out so I’ll be on my own as far as exploring this holiday in craft and art and song form. I have to say, I’m feeling kind of liberated with this little break from holidays. Nothing to make a big deal about, no pressure to make anything memorable. But for Sabrina, it’s a different story. Luckily for her, April is a huge birthday month in our family. We’ve got, in order: my Dad’s birthday, my sister’s birthday, Sabrina’s birthday, CC’s birthday (she’ll be ONE!), and finally my nephew Alex’s birthday on the 30th. So now Sabrina is really looking forward to “the birthday holidays” as she’s been calling the celebrations. Her art has been filled with cakes, candles and balloons, and even as I write I can hear her humming “Happy Birthday” in her bed. So I’m curious, are you feeling a bit of holiday withdrawal or are you sighing with relief at the break? Singing relief here!! Yeah for no plans! Yeah for at least a month before the next holiday. (Earth Day, May Day, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Father’s Day) I don’t ‘celebrate’ all of these, but just in case you need a theme I thought I would include them. It felt strange having Easter so early. There really wasn’t time after St. Patrick’s Day to do much easter stuff, unless you skip St. Patrick’s day all together. My family always celebrates May Day (May 1st). We don’t do the may pole stuff, but we leave flowers on people’s doorsteps. Last year my girls were only 10 1/2 months (twins), but we still made flowers using handprints to give to the grandparents. This year I am not sure what we are going to do, but it will be fun and it will make some people feel good. If you were feeling really ambitious you could take flowers (real or made) to a local nursing home (maybe convince the preschool teacher to get the whole class involved). We have a whole spat of April and May birthdays! So that’s our thing. Don’t forget April Fool’s Day! You could check out some joke books (such as the Jokelopedia) or if your kids are older, like 4th or 5th grade, “Dogs Don’t Tell Jokes” is excellent. You can also celebrate with a cake topped with trick candles or by practicing fun magic tricks together! Could you help me. The trick is to make sure you don’t die waiting for prosperity to come. Help me! I can not find sites on the: Small business innovation. I found only this – small business valuation. The small consumer avail securities hardly emphasize shot size opportunities into their tied products that seek a finance head of purely pulling widows and have just been known, small business. Small business, your concept combination can then visit your details to help and check you to be hourly in the available members of your professional note. Thanks for the help , Ardis from Qatar.

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Florida Employers Registered 69 Mass Layoffs in September, the Fourth-Most Nationwide According to the numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Florida accounted for 69 of 1,189 mass layoffs across the country, compared to 78 of the nation's 961 mass layoffs in August and 147 of the 2,176 layoffs nationwide in July. Florida's mass layoffs -- which count as one employer laying off at least 50 workers -- were also the third-highest in the country in June and again the second-highest in the nation in May, according to the BLS. Among the eight states and the District of Columbia in the South Atlantic census division, Florida accounted for nearly 37 percent of all mass layoffs. This comes after last week's news out of the BLS, which was that Florida's unemployment rate decreased .1 percent to 10.6 percent in September after three months of no change, putting the state back to the same rate it was at in May. Still, state officials are somehow optimistic about Florida's jobs scenario. After last week's announcement that the unemployment rate in the state dropped .1 percent, this was the reaction of Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Doug Darling: Today's numbers are a strong signal that Florida is doing the right things to rebound from difficult economic times. But our job is far from over with 977,000 residents unemployed. We must continue our efforts of coordinated economic development to create jobs and ensure our workforce is skilled and ready to be matched with employment opportunities. California led the pack yet again in mass layoffs with 297, followed by Pennsylvania with 132 and New York with 91. Most of the layoffs nationwide were in the manufacturing sector, according to the BLS. Initial claims for unemployment insurance have kept decreasing in Florida, from more than 12,000 in July to just over 5,000 in August, now down to 4,538 for September. Follow The Pulp on Facebook and on Twitter: @ThePulpBPB. Follow Matthew Hendley on Facebook and on Twitter: @MatthewHendley.

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Preface The older is the death story. The church first preached Jesus’ death. ‘Ye do preach the Lord’s death until he come’, said St Paul near the year 50ad, in describing the marrow of the meaning of the meal, the Eucharist, at the heart of the community’s life. Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried: here we hear the older story, the death story. This older story, the account of the Crucifixion and the radiant apocalypse of resurrection to follow, is the church’s primal affirmation. Paul: ‘I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live but Christ who lives in me, and the life I know live in the flesh I live by the faithfulness of Jesus Christ, who loved me, and gave himself for me’. The second story followed the first, though that seems odd to us today. Later, some decades later, the church began to convey not only the story of the cross and resurrection, but also the narrative of the incarnation and proclamation of Christ. This was the primitive church’s second story. Conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary: here we hear the second oldest story, not of death but of life, not of cross but of cradle, not of suffering but of growing, not of example but of precept. John: ‘The Word became flesh and dwelt among us’. In this secondary affirmation, the church accounted for Jesus’ advent, his birth, his teaching and preaching and healing, his parables, his miracles, his family, his disciples, and his call to those who would hear, ‘follow though me’. “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and soul and mind and strength. And thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. The whole law is here summarized”. Now these two sibling stories have usually gotten along well, with the occasional familial rancor. You will notice that the second story is that of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany and Ordinary Time. You will notice that the first story is that of Ash Wednesday, Lent, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. They are related but different stories. How they are related consumes two thousand years and the whole history of Christianity. Some traditions and denominations within Christianity tend to favor the life story. Orthodox, some Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, Quaker, Unitarian and various other Christians tend to know the second story better, and to sing the Carols of Christmas loudest. They tend to interpret the New Testament letters in light of the Gospels. They tend to interpret Holy Week in light of Epiphany. Some traditions and denominations within Christianity tend to favor the death story. Lutheran, Calvinist, some Catholic, Presbyterian, Baptist and various other Christians tend to know the first story better, and to sing the hymns of Holy Week and Easter loudest. They tend to interpret the New Testament Gospels in light of the letters of Paul and others. They tend to interpret Christmas in light of Good Friday. But you will ask for a synthesis. ‘Please, Dean Hill, is there no way to bring these two stories together? Is there not an apt balance between Bethlehem and Calvary, Nazareth and Golgotha? May we not find a suitable compromise? Must we ever be at daggers drawn, death vs life, one vs two, Novum Testamentum vs Jesus Seminar, Buttrick vs Craddock, Calvin vs Wesley? In the immortal sentence of Rodney King, Dean Hill, please, por favor, ‘CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG’? No. No. The answer to your heartfelt desire is: no. You will inevitably read one story by the light of the other. Or, at least, the LENTEN answer is no. Now. Now…Come back at Christmas and ask again THEN and you may find a more irenic, more life affirming, more pacific, more latitudinarian response! But you will need to stay around until December for that. In any case, in this season of Lent, we are best advised to listen to the first story, the account of Jesus death, and to do so guided by Scripture, Tradition, and Reason, that is, by Exegesis, Exposition, and Application. A quintessential Lutheran, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, is here to help us. Our Holy Gospel from John, chapter 3, takes us insot the heart of Lent, the heart of darkness, a prelude to Calvary. Nicodemus appears at night, trying to catch the spirit. His darkened, murky encounter with the Christ of God reminds us, as Bonhoeffer wrote, that ‘discipleship is more than what we can comprehend’. In that sense, discipleship comprehends us, grace comprehends us, Christ comprehends us, rather than the other way around. Nicodemus is a ruler of Israel. He is a teacher and a religious leader. He has stayed by the mother tongue, the mother tradition, the mother religion. He has stayed in the womb. He has never left home. But you cannot become yourself if you never leave home. To become who you are you have to go somewhere else. Not always geographically. Jesus never traveled more than fifty miles from Bethlehem. John is concerned with Spirit, not speculation; with the artistry of the everyday, not with Armageddon; with the church, not with calamity. You have already learned the heart of this text: that Nicodemus and Jesus are representative types of religion—past and future, law and liberty; that the word for Spirit and wind is the same word and that John can and does mean both; that the command to be born from above is plural, you all, or as they say in the South, “all y’all.” John turns his gaze now away from inherited religion to focus on culture, away from Judaism to address the Gnostics, who wanted fervently to be saved by knowing “whence we come and whither we are going.” Says Jesus, “The Spirit blows where it wills.” Cultural religion says, “You know whence you came.” Spirit says, “You do not.” A pre-Christian culture says, “You know where you are going.” John says, “Not so: Those who are born of the spirit, of them you do not know whence or whither.” John’s neighbors affirm: we know whence and whither. John replies: not so of those born of the spirit. You are left with confusing liberty, the assorted decisions of a complex life. You are free. In Christ, you are set free. In Spirit, you do not know. In Spirit, you believe. Here stands Nicodemus, a man in full. A religious leader, really a representative of the best in spiritual inheritance. He ventures out at night, choking from the challenge of truth, new truth, full truth. Where he has been will not take him where he needs to go. He is a person on the edge of a great dislocation: he is about to make up his mind to change his mind about something that really matters. Think of Bonhoeffer in 1944. Some years ago the Christian Century ran a series of articles by nominally great religious leaders, titled “How My Mind Has Changed”. A disappointing series. One found really little significant change of mind in any of them. Typical of preachers—stubborn, self-assured; it takes one to know one. But here stands Nicodemus, a courageous soul. He is facing the great heartache of maturity. You face it too. He is facing out over a great ravine, a great gorge, a great precipice. On a matter of mortal meaning, he is making up his mind whether to change his mind. That takes real courage. Benjamin Franklin found this courage when he left behind his beloved Europe and his confidence in diplomacy to take up arms with his fellow colonists. Abraham Lincoln found this courage when he finally moved to side fully with the abolitionists. Robert F. Kennedy, then the junior Senator from the Empire State, found this same courage when he left the Cold War mind of his own past and of his dear brother to oppose the war in Vietnam. Sometimes you get to a point where you have to make up your mind whether to change your mind. To face facts, as Nicodemus courageously faced the works, signs, deeds of Jesus the Christ. It takes great courage to change your mind about something of mortal significance. In fact, it may not even be humanly possible, apart from grace. It means admitting error. We would sooner be proven sinful than stupid. John takes us to higher ground. We have an easier time receiving forgiveness for sin than we do receiving grace for change. So, we hear John 3, the first of our three Lenten tasks in these weeks of Lent 2011. For our rendering of, our exposition of, the Gospel, we turn to the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was born in Breslau Germany, in 1906. His father was a prominent psychiatrist, and the family sooned moved to Berlin. Bonhoeffer made, for his family, the unusual decision to study theology, and began in Tubingen in 1923. In the next several years, he wrote and published, and traveled to Barcelona and New York. He later served as a pastor in London, and returned for further study to NYC, again at Union Seminary. In 1934 he worked to organize the Confessing Church, which criticized the Lutheran church’s support of Hitler. For three years, he led a small seminary for the Confessing Church, in Finkenwalde, until it was closed by the Gestapo (about the time his book, the Cost of Discipleship, was published in 1937). Although on returning to Union in NYC in 1939 he could have stayed there, he determined to return to his homeland. In 1940 he was prohibited from public speaking in Germany. For many years he had taught and practiced a kind of pacifism. But in 1943 he began to take part in a plot to kill Hitler, for which activity he would lose his life. He was also engaged to married that year, and then imprisoned in Berlin. In 1945 he was moved from Berlin to Regensburg and from Regensburg to Flossenburg where he was hung on April 9, days before he would have been liberated. Bonhoeffer is best known for his ferocious assault on cheap grace. We here at Marsh Chapel in Lent 2011 will not let his voice be forgotten. Hear him again: Cheap grace is the deadly enemy of our church. We are fighting today for costly grace. Cheap grace means grace sold on the market like cheap wares. The sacraments, the forgiveness of sin, and the consolation of religion are thrown away at cut prices. Cheap grace means grace as a doctrine, a principle, a system. It means foregiveness of sins proclaimed as a general truth, the love of God taught as the Christian ‘conception’ of GodIn such a church foregiveness without requiring repentance, baptism withouth he has. Costly grace is the gospel which must be sought again and again, the gift which must be asked for, the door at which a man must knock. It is costly because it costs a man his life, and it is grace because it gives a man the only true life. Costly grace is the sanctuary of God; it has to be protected from the world and not thrown to the dogs…it comes as a word of foregiveness to the broken spirit and the contrite heart. Do we realize that this cheap grace has turned back upon us like a boomer. With us it has been abundantly proved that the sins of the fathers are visited upon the children unto the third and fourth generations. Cheap grace has turned out to be utterly merciless to our Church. We set ourselves these weeks a third assignment, to apply the Gospel and this one life. As Justice Holmes said of a sermon he heard (5 beautiful words): ‘I applied it to myself’. Monday morning this week brought a quiet calm to an empty campus. Our plaza centrally adorned by the majestic, universal beauty of the MLK sculpture was empty, or nearly so. A winter solitude settled on the center of our University. Across the plaza hustled a young father, administrator and doctoral student. He is completed a dissertation on the leadership of our fourth President, Daniel Marsh. He paused in front of the Chapel named for his subject, and then saw last Sunday’s sermon title. Slowly, haltingly, deep in reverie, he came across the rest of the windswept emptiness. Then he spoke: The Cost of Discipleship. I will never forget reading it in college. It changed me. It inspired me. It stays with me. Not since have I read it or anything like it. Bonhoeffer’s voice penetrated my heart and soul, and lives there still. The Lenten series here offered, Marsh Chapel 2011, is lifted with the hope that such an experience, either of reading remembered or of words presently heard, will broadly be ours. May you know his voice, remember his voice, honor his voice, hold and be held by it. For something there is that warns us that sometime, maybe soon, maybe sooner than later, we shall need, deeply need to remember that voice. Our life, our salvation may in part depend upon it. We are relying this Lent, for the application of the Gospel heard in Scripture and Life, upon a third voice, beyond that of Nicodemus and that of Bonhoeffer. This is the voice of Franklin Littell, who preached thunderously from this pulpit in 1952. The meaning of the Holocaust for Christians is at least this: when the baptized betray their baptism, when those who have been grafted into history flee back out of history, when the new men and new women in Christ cast off the new life and become part of the dying age again, the old Israel is left alone as the sign that the God who is God yet rules…For Christians only: we must begin our agonizing self-assessment and reappraisal with the fact that in a season of betrayal and faithlessness the vast majority of the martyrs for the Lord of history were Jews. The Jewish people carried history while the Christians fled headlong from their professed vocation. (80) Israel and the Holocaust are alpine events deeply resented by many modern Christian teachers—the former, because its survival against great odds requires a theological reappraisal for which few are ready; the latter because popular religion admits error but denies guilt. (2)) Within the jail cell of his last years, Bonhoeffer penned memorable prayers, reflections, meditations, and a hymn that is located in our hymnal, and we shall sing it next week. It is a hymn of faith. A hymn we may hum when we want to summon the courage to change our mind. A hymn we may hum when we need to remember the supreme sacrifice of others. A hymn we may hum when we try again to see ourselves, truly, in our real location in history: And confidently waiting come what may We know that God is with us night and morning And never fails to greet us each new day Dean of Marsh Chapel.

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. Teachers union heads to Austin to talk school finance, vouchers March 10, 2013 2:29 PM A Corpus Christi teachers union will travel to Austin on Monday to meet with state lawmakers about restoring cuts to public education, opposing vouchers and protecting the Teacher Retirement System of Texas' pension fund. Corpus Christi American Federation of Teachers will hold a rally on the south steps of the Capitol at 1 p.m., joining union members from El Paso, Houston, Dallas and McAllen, according to a news release provided by the union. Senator Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, will kick off the rally and Mayor Nelda Martinez is expected to speak, the union release stated. The union plans to meet with Sen. Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, D-McAllen, and state Reps. Abel Herrero, D-Robstown, and Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi. Lawmakers last session cut $5.4 billion from education, prompting school districts statewide to sue. State District Judge John Dietz ruled in February that the state's school finance system is unconstitutional. The state is expected to appeal. School vouchers also have become a hot topic in the legislature this session, with Gov. Rick Perry advocating for lawmakers to consider them. Herrero, who supports restoring funding cuts and opposes vouchers, said he looks forward to meeting with the Corpus Christi teachers to hear about how state budget cuts and overcrowded classrooms have affected them. "There is no substitute from hearing it directly from the constituents," he said. Union President Ray McMurrey said 200 people from Corpus Christi plan to make the trip. Another teachers union, Corpus Christi Association of United School Employees, already visited lawmakers twice this session on the restoring funding and opposing vouchers.

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Chad: Taking a Gamble with Better OddsPosted on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 at 3:36 pm By Francesca Reinhardt, Program Support Officer, Chad At 6:30 am on the dot the rain begins to fall in Goré, southern Chad. It sounds like an avalanche clattering down on the tin roof overhead. This is the sound everyone’s been waiting for with bated breath, because it’s already mid-May and the rains should have started a few weeks ago. But after twenty minutes it stops. Is it a false alarm? There’s no more rain, but the air is thick and heavy and clouds still hover in the distance, promising more. So after a long, hot dry season, the farmers swing into gear. When to plant is a serious gamble for farmers. If the rains don’t start in earnest, the soil will dry up and precious seeds will get blown away. If they wait too long, it might be too late, and food stores from the year before will have to last even longer. For many subsistence farmers, the months between the end of the harsh dry season and the first harvest are known as the “hunger gap,” when they have to survive on the last of the cereal crop, foraging, and loans. There is an added danger that if families get too hungry, they will eat the seeds they need to plant for the next harvest, thus threatening their food supply for the following year. Some families hide their seeds in trees, or anywhere else that will keep them out of reach of hungry children. This is obviously a difficult choice for families to make: to have their children go hungry now, or risk starvation the following year. Timing is everything. Concern has been pre-positioning seeds and tools to get ready for the planting season. The area around Goré gets cut off during the rainy season as the roads become impassable, so everything has to be ready to go as soon as the rains start. However, if seeds get distributed too early, they might be eaten or sold before the rains come. Working with refugee and host communities, Concern has built seed banks and stocked them with certified seeds for improved crop varieties. This ensures a reliable and affordable supply of seeds, and a safety net against bad harvests. Participants can borrow seeds for planting, and if the harvest is a success, deposit them again for the following year. As soon as the first rains come, it’s time for the seed banks to organize distributions. Peanut and sesame seeds come first, followed by sorghum — which needs more water – a few weeks later. Eventually the seed bank committees will take over the entire process, but for now they work closely with Concern. This year there are 2,000 beneficiaries in three refugee camps and seven villages. As with regular borrowers applying for a bank loan, the beneficiaries have to show that they are practicing farmers and likely to return the loan. A special effort is made to ensure that the poorest families participate.Alice Dero is treasurer of the seed bank committee in Dosseye Refugee Camp, near Goré. The committees are elected by the community, and Alice is the only woman on the executive. She has a formidable presence it would be hard to ignore. I have a feeling if she told me to do something I would comply pretty quickly. Hundreds of people are milling around the seed bank, a weather-proof brick warehouse, trying to find a scrap of shade where they can wait their turn. Alice wastes no time putting people to work and doing crowd control. She herself measures out the 6kg of sesame seeds that everyone receives. Despite the commotion, the crowds of farmers and onlookers are good for transparency. As a public event, everyone can see what’s going on and who’s getting what. I ask her if it’s a lot of work, on top of her usual responsibilities as head of a big family. “Everything is work,” she says, “everything is work. But if the job’s done right, it’s worth it. Here I can see with my own eyes if it’s done right.” Dosseye Refugee Camp looks like a sprawling village, and dwarfs many towns in the region. It is home to 10,000 refugees from the Kabba and Fula ethnic groups fleeing violence and instability in the Central African Republic (CAR). Kabbas, like Alice, are traditionally farmers who share ethnicity with some of the host population in Chad. The Fula are pastoralists who are rapidly learning to farm, now that their herds are gone and animal migration routes cut off. Putting farming and refugees together might seem unusual, but the 76,000 CAR refugees in Chad could be here for the long term. Some have been here for almost ten years, and the future in CAR is uncertain. Uncertainty is a part of life here. No one knows ifthe refugees will be staying here another two years, five years, or forever. Year to year and month to month, subsistence farmers depend on numerous factors beyond their control. Will the rains come? Will there be floods? Will waves of locusts and birds devour the crops? Will mysterious blights and molds ravage them? Will animal migrations trample them? After the back-breaking harvest, will weevils and rats get into the grain stores? What happens when there’s not enough land? Will there be land-title disputes? You would think that just getting up in the morning is not for the faint of heart. Better inputs, farming techniques, and management can make a big difference, but mastering all these variables at once is a remarkable feat for those who achieve it. There are definitely some bigger farmers making a go of it, usually by relying on several different sources of income to spread the risk. But the refugees of Dosseye and other nearby camps are living much closer to the edge, farming smaller plots, waiting for the clouds to burst. For them, just feeding their families is an amazing achievement..

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Morgan face-to-face: 58-42 to Coalition; Seat of the week: Eden-Monaro The. Categories: Federal Election 2013, Federal Politics 2010- It was not only less affluent -parts of the North Shore still had septic tanks in the early 70s. Until about 15 – 20 years ago, the Pyrmont area of inner Sydney was not connected either – it just flowed untreated into Sydney Harbour. A massive sewerage infrastructure had to be put in to support the recent massive development. by blackburnpseph on May 26, 2012 at 9:57 am premature encapsulation then by The Finnigans on May 26, 2012 at 9:58 am Zoomster @ 2495 Probably quite true. Best to go equipped with plenty of water and fuel, a satellite phone, and good car repair skills. by blackburnpseph on May 26, 2012 at 9:59 am Caaaaaaaaaaa-ney…. Labor is guilty of “Politics With Intent To Govern”. It’s apparently a very serious offence, a clear violation of the Carney “Labor Is Always Bad and Grubby” Act, 2006 (as amended 2007, 2010 and just about every weekend thereafter). He dismisses over three hundred pieces of legislation that Labor wanted, balancing them against one or two they they to agree with the Independents to pass so they could get all the other stuff through. He tells us that Slipper is her problem. He omits to tell us that if Abbott had won the election, Slipper would have remained the Coalition’s problem. It’s all “problems” to Carney. The achievements of government under a hung parliament are faffed-off by the patrician rose-water sniffer as merely some kinds of incidental, illusory saving graces, that are opposed, weakly, to the enormity and infamy of passing watered down poker machine legislation. In case Shaun didn’t notice: Wilkie is better disposed to the government nowadays. The Clubs are quieter. The Labor back bench is more settled. The poker machine legislation passed the house last week (where the old version would not have passed the house in any week). Gilliard is still PM. The government is still in government. The Carbon Tax is about to start showing the punters that the world isn’t going to go up in a puff of soot…. one is reminded of a herd of BISONS. The downside? The polls are bad. Carney, in his elegant, mannered way, is the same as the Coalition, their urgers at News and the bogan shock jocks with their rednecked caller mates. He just can’t get over the fact that as a government, this government has governed, and governed pretty effectively. The cock-ups that usually remain behind closed doors have admittedly been made more public (aided by a media that regards paying prostitutes and trawling through Otto bins as a noble enterprise). Cock-ups, there have been, of course, but it is wrong for Carney to dismiss the vast body of solid legislation and governance as mere asides to an imagined main game of dysfunction and …. oh, the horror! …. political deal making. Politicians do politics. They do deals. They govern in the best way they can, with the cards they are dealt, not the cards that previous governments were dealt. Carney’s main gripe (although he’d never admit it) is the same as that of the most rednecked caller to the Hadley show: he’s a sore loser. And he’s worried that things are going to get better. As Megalogenis puts it: why would he be wailing so loud now, if he was so sure of victory in just a few short monhs? by Bushfire Bill on May 26, 2012 at 10:01 am Jackol @ 1.22am And at 9.55am, funnily enough the spelling is corrected but nor the error about “minister” is still there. Is the SMH making a challenge for the “Alan Kohler never-let-the-facts-stand-in-the-way-of-a-good-yarn Memorial Award”? Either quality control is very poor or the SMH is peddling a lie with a political agenda. With a poor quality product like this, little wonder the FXJ stock price is wallowing at all time lows by Laocoon on May 26, 2012 at 10:02 am My family (incl me and sister) migrated here from Holland in ’57. If there is work grab it, don’t sit and whyne that it is far away! by political animal on May 26, 2012 at 10:02 am Musiekemp: Sorry for your loss. I recently watched an uncle die in exactly the same way. I was comforted by the fact that he died peacefully and pain free. by confessions on May 26, 2012 at 10:02 am Muskiemp, Condolences to you and your family. by fiona on May 26, 2012 at 10:04 am Victoria North Korea ..or so we are told. But your point is valid, there is a pervading cynicism toward our political leaders – it could be the pervasiveness of media, it could be the blurring of ideological lines (I would exempt the US fromtaht category), it could be the ‘professionalisation’ of a political caste. Possibly, as we are allmore educated, we are all more sceptical – the role of political parties in defining identity and their bases have also shrunk. by blackburnpseph on May 26, 2012 at 10:05 am Listening to SEN sports radio. Dr Turf who is a commentator and identity in Melbourne said that News Ltd will be shedding 400 jobs Australia wide. He said this is huge, but does not believe it will be reported extensiely. by victoria on May 26, 2012 at 10:06 am Muskiemp My condolences. It was good your Mother had her family with her. by Puff, the Magic Dragon. on May 26, 2012 at 10:06 am I’ve been through that with my own Mum, Muskiemp. It’s a shattering experience for those who sit and wait, but like yours, my mother’s passing was peaceful. She was 90. Many condolences. by Bushfire Bill on May 26, 2012 at 10:08 am Good Morning Thay GetUp! Pokie Advert by guytaur on May 26, 2012 at 10:08 am Did it? I completely missed that. by confessions on May 26, 2012 at 10:09 am Muskiemp, my condolences to you and fam. by political animal on May 26, 2012 at 10:09 am BB @ 2450 A brilliant little slice of the utterly transformative potential of the NBN. There simply is no excuse for not being on board with it. The cost is peanuts compared to some of the things we spend billions on. We can’t know what the new industries that will be developed thanks to a universal high speed communications system will be any more than someone in the mid 1800s could have predicted what would come of universal electricity networks, but we can be certain that it will be at the centre of our lives and economy in the decades to come. by ratsak on May 26, 2012 at 10:09 am Political Animal, Congratulations to the parents, and to all interested parties! And thank you for reminding me about “The Outcasts of Foolgarah” – I must hunt up a copy and reread. BB @ 2450, Your “guru” customer sounds as though 150 years ago he would have been an ardent supporter of the Locomotive Acts: After all, those demned new-fangled contraptions don’t have any real future, hrrrumph. by fiona on May 26, 2012 at 10:11 am Muskiemp Condolences to you and yours by victoria on May 26, 2012 at 10:11 am Yes it was good that Mother did have her Daughter, Son grand children and great grand children at various times during the weekend. One of her grand sons was at her bedside, keeping vigilance in the early hours of Tuesday morning, when she dyed. by Muskiemp on May 26, 2012 at 10:12 am Last week I mentioned bus services that had been cut by Ballieu in my locality. 10.00 news reported that my local state Member together with residents are walking the route of one of the bus services cut this morning in protest. They want fallieu to reinstate these services. As an aside, the services have been cut in Labor stronghold areas. by victoria on May 26, 2012 at 10:14 am Muskiekemp We all die eventually. The best we can hope for is to go peacefully. So your mother managed the best possible. May we all be so lucky. My Condolences to you and yours. by guytaur on May 26, 2012 at 10:15 am Muskiemp My best wishes to you at a difficult time – take care! by MTBW on May 26, 2012 at 10:16 am Talking about dunnies. I grew up in the remote outback where the norm was an iron structure over a deep pit. At the rail siding at Abminga (SA) there was a hotel which sported a six-seater dunny (unisex at that) and I remember as a child imagining all six seats being occupied and what the conversation might be! In Alice Springs there was the night cart system and it could be quite amusing to see someone come scurrying out of the dunny when the nightcart pulled up to change the pan, or to hear the tales of those visitors who didn’t know the routine and were caught by a blast of air on the bare bum as the pan was whipped out from under them. In Darwin, there were the ‘flaming furies’ that were set alight every sunday evening. Lines and lines of huffing and puffing as the plumes of black smoke filled the air, and the long wait for the dunny seat to cool down enough afterwards. by janice2 on May 26, 2012 at 10:17 am Further to my earlier comment that 400 jobs would go in News ltd, Dr Turf said that newspaper circulation is taken a huge nose dive and will continue to do so. Said that 400 staff is a significant amount of people. If News ltd is going down this path, what hope does fairfax have. by victoria on May 26, 2012 at 10:18 am Grrrrrr…….son has decided to play football today, against medico advice!!!! by victoria on May 26, 2012 at 10:19 am I recall what we used to call, as kids, ‘The shit can man.’ by Boerwar on May 26, 2012 at 10:21 am victoria Fairfax has more hope than NewsLtd. Fairfax has always been for quality. It is quality that will survive. Just look at Crikey. Quality people are willing to pay for. So it will be for Fairfax. So it will not be for News Corp papers tabloid papers world wide. by guytaur on May 26, 2012 at 10:22 am guytaur Fairfax is losing more money than News. The herald Sun is this best selling paper here in Vic, purely because of its sports reportage. The Age comes nowhere close to the Herald sun by victoria on May 26, 2012 at 10:24 am Muskiemp My condolences. It can be hard to do but, if my similar experience of sitting by Mum for the same time is anything to go by, it is a good thing to do – for your Mum and also for yourself and family. Best wishes over the next little while. by Boerwar on May 26, 2012 at 10:24 am Perhaps the news ltd staff can seek what with Ms Gina. Would save her the trouble of needing to use all the visas by victoria on May 26, 2012 at 10:26 am A recent article – which I linked to here – outlined that the NBN would more than cover its costs threefold. Once, by the improvement to health services. (One of the issues which comes up every year when local health users are surveyed is the need for transport and the cost of it. Interestingly, the conversation is shifting towards how the NBN can replace transport. And that’s only one area in which there’ll be savings to health). Twice, by its ability to monitor, in real time, energy usage. At present, energy generation (as I understand it) is largely predictive – they THINK there’ll be an increase in demand, so they fire up the generators. They THINK demand is slowing, so they close them down. Real time monitoring of energy usage will smooth out the problems this creates. Thirdly, by replacing the copper network, which is getting increasingly more expensive to maintain as it ages. And that’s without considering: Telecommuting – if even 5% of our present workforce telecommuted (even part time) that would create huge savings on road maitenance, fuel emissions etc etc. Education – again, if students can access classes remotely, this would see fewer buses on the roads (as students wouldn’t have to change schools to access their curriculum needs), fewer teachers (sorry. But it would save money), wider curriculum offerings to students (and thus a higher likelihood of them taking up courses at a higher level) etc etc. And other savings: for example, we’re currently setting up a small business, based on my husband designing and building motorhomes from scratch. To do this, he uses engines and gearboxes retrieved from wrecked cars bought at auction. To attend an auction, he has to drive to Melbourne (7 hour round trip) and there’s no guarantee that he will be able to purchase the required car if he does so. With the NBN, he doesn’t have to go anywhere – and he can access auctions not just in Melbourne but throughout Australia. by zoomster on May 26, 2012 at 10:26 am Victoria,these bus services were reorgansied because of the opening of the South Morang train extension – promised if you recall by the previous government in 1999 – and only brought on by them close to the 2010 election. However, that is not to say that lots have been inconvenienced by the withdrawal of the bus services. Both sides are guilty for losing the plot on service extension. Except that the ALP built a tram extension to Vermont South that very few people seem to use. by blackburnpseph on May 26, 2012 at 10:27 am ‘The Australian’ continues its war against the AGW today. It is on the attack against the ABC (and the BBC – as you would) for getting AGW wRONg. This is done with a complete lack of any sense of irony. The Deltoid blog side now has over 80 detailed examples of ‘The Australian’s’ war on science. by Boerwar on May 26, 2012 at 10:28 am Phillip Hudson outlines some key dates: A leadership change between May and August would be lunacy and he’s included that speculation to fit the Herald Sun’s agenda. End of October to November would be the ideal time by spur212 on May 26, 2012 at 10:28 am oops what – work by victoria on May 26, 2012 at 10:28 am Death should be a happy occasion. i told my family i want plenty of singing at my funerals. Happy, joyful, soulful or sad songs, i dont care. he he he, i am dead so why should i care. The sufferings or pain to death, if any, that’s the sad part. by The Finnigans on May 26, 2012 at 10:28 am After reading the editorial yesterday I regret signing up again. I wont be fooled twice. by Ian on May 26, 2012 at 10:29 am victoria The Age needs to remember it is a quality Newspaper and it does not have the rivers of gold anymore. The Herald Sun sell as you say as a sports paper that has some news. The Age needs to shed old generation journos and go with new vibrant ones willing to change with the new world. That means no Grattan and others writing opinion pieces that are basically a load of BS and most know it. Instead they need to return to quality journalism. This way they will survive. Their circulation will be greatly reduced but they have a bad business model trying for a mass market. Those days for the Age are gone. Those readers are on the internet getting their news. They have to do similar to Crikey and have good quality journalism people are willing to pay for. by guytaur on May 26, 2012 at 10:29 am janice2 Apparently the unisex multi seat dunny was a feature of the French court at Versailles. Parties of men and women would decamp together after meals. Interesting to imagine all those expensively dressed exquisites in all their finery spending quality time together!!! by zoomster on May 26, 2012 at 10:30 am Bbp It is not just services in the South Morang area. Services in Greensborough have been cut. I have spoken to people directly involved with the new South Morang station. One word bedlam by victoria on May 26, 2012 at 10:31 am The snowy and tehyfro scheme was built by the italians and tne polish, even then some born aust. Refused togo there by my say on May 26, 2012 at 10:31 am Ian I got a subscription to Crikey this time around, and I regret it too by victoria on May 26, 2012 at 10:31 am Highs and lows for PBers today. Congratulations PA for your new addition. Commiserations Mukiemp for your sad loss – although a tremendous innings and a life and lifetime of memories to be celebrated. Another topic. HELP!! Any PBer electricians? Power has been out from yesterday arvo (lucky you lot not having to put with me) and finally been restored. But no power points on one side of the house functioning. Power company says bad luck, we don’t fix those. Your expense, although demarcatingly?? if said outage caused an appliance to be fried that was connected to one of those power points then a claim could be made to replace the appliances at the power company’s expense. Questions: Would it be a blown fuse? if so, is it possible to fix it without the expense of an electrician? or is that illegal? by kezza2 on May 26, 2012 at 10:32 am Kezza2 My son is an apprentice electrician, but he has gone out now to play footy. So I cant ask him for advice. I am so mad with him. Doctor said he was not to play following accident yesterday where he got whiplash. by victoria on May 26, 2012 at 10:35 am Finn—I attended funeral of someone who had been an employee, She didn’t quite make 60 but decreed that after the funeral there would be a birthday party so we ate birthday cake and sang Happy Birthday in the funeral parlor by political animal on May 26, 2012 at 10:36 am Ian Crikey remains quality. I want it to survive. I have many problems with it. However it is still up there at the top of the Pyramid in terms of quality. Much more informative and accurate than most publications available. I hope you have told Crikey your concerns. Given the resource Crikey has I think it does a good job. by guytaur on May 26, 2012 at 10:36 am The Mining Industry is an export industry, almost 100%. So why it hasnt complained & jumping up & down about the high AUD. #justasking by The Finnigans on May 26, 2012 at 10:37 am Dunny man Shit can man Night soil man … and there’s my great-grandmother’s euphemism: the honey cart man. by fiona on May 26, 2012 at 10:37 am spur212 post @ 533 by the dates newstld is giving , its all over for Abbott/newsltd after july 1 by Meguire Bob on May 26, 2012 at 10:38 am Abbott’s gone once the price on carbon is in place and it’s entrenched for a couple of months regardless of whether he becomes PM or not. Don’t confuse that with the ALP will win the election if they get past July 1st. The public’s view of Gillard is very firm now and I fail to see how the PM’s going to turn it round from here. For a long time, I thought the PM would be able to do it, but now I know it’s too late. Needed clean air between April and July. Not her fault, but it’s the way it goes. by spur212 on May 26, 2012 at 10:38 am

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Watch Carefully as The Dallas Morning News Tippy-Toes Away from John Wiley Price read the fine print. The News has already started trying to write itself out of this story, an effort that will only get more obvious as this business unfolds. Why is The News in it? Oh, you have not been keeping up, have you? Tsk-tsk. I thought I told you there would be an exam later on Jim Schutze columns. If all you remember is Price as the firebrand protester who slow-walked with his "Warrriors" across the front of The News' property 20 years ago, then you may be in for a very bad grade. Since then The News has transmogrified into Price's principal aider, abettor, hagiographer and co-conspirator. They love this guy. It was only last April 17 that News reporter Scott Parks, normally a fine journalist, penned a kiss-ass portrait of Price, drooling over his collections of classic cars and weird Barbie Dolls, in which Parks offered this reportorial rebuff to Price's critics: "What most people don't see," Parks wrote, "is his day-to-day dedication to improving county government." Ah, yes. That and ... how many cars are there again? Now Price is the subject of an FBI investigation. That doesn't make him guilty of anything. But it sure has The News crab-walking away and covering its own traces. The News has embraced Price warmly in recent years, working aggressively and shoulder-to-shoulder with him in what history will certainly deem to be Price's greatest betrayal of his own people, whether he ever gets indicted for it or not -- the Inland Port deal. In 2005, Price led an effort to stymie development of a massive rail and shipping development called the Inland Port in the black part of the city. The Inland Port promised more than 60,000 well-paid jobs with benefits in an area of the city that has had a Third World economy since Reconstruction. The main developer, Richard Allen, had just completed five years of land purchases, planning and permission-seeking from Dallas and other communities involved and was ready to start selling and leasing land. But Price decreed that the whole thing needed to be put on hold. He said lots more planning was needed before Allen would be ready for prime time. This was just after Allen had shot down an attempt by four of Price's allies to get Allen to give them $1.5 million and a 15 percent cut of his family-owned company in exchange for their help making sure he didn't have any political problems with southern Dallas politicians. In a story in Wednesday's Morning News, reporter Gromer Jeffers seeks to perpetuate two untruths about this transaction. We might call one of them a known untruth, in Rumsfeld-speak, and the second is more of a known unknown. But Jeffers knows better on both. Of the demand that Price's allies made for a 15 percent stake in Allen's company, Jeffers writes, "The trio also wanted an opportunity to purchase 15 percent ownership in the development." But both Allen and Price himself told me at the time that there was never any "purchase" contemplated in this picture. Allen told me when the group asked for an equity stake in the company, he told them everything he had out there on the ground was for sale. All they needed to do was give him an offer. What he got was silence from them and more pressure from Price, who started doing everything he could to screw up a crucial road and bridge project Allen needed done on Wintergreen Road in Hutchins. I discussed this with Price at the time. I asked why, if the group wanted equity, they didn't come up with some money for it. He told me that what they offered in exchange for equity was not money but "intellectual capital." That would be the part about helping make sure Allen didn't get no windows broke, speaking in strictly political terms of course. That's "intellectual capital." The other little tippy-toe dance-around in Jeffers's story involves an attempt to include state Sen. Royce West, in whose district the project was being developed, in the gravy train. In today's story, Jeffers reports as fact that it was the leader of the group, Pettis Norman, a Dallas Cowboy 100 years ago, who told Senator West it would be naughty for him to be a member for the group. It would have been naughty for sure. West had major direct legislative say-so over important public funding for the project. The proposal was that West should be a hired consultant for Allen, helping make sure Allen didn't have any problems with people who had major direct legislative say-so over him (wink-wink). In his report, Jeffers writes: "West was originally tapped to be the fourth member of the consulting group, which they called SALT, but Norman shot down the idea." Yeah, that's what Norman says. But as I reported at the time, Allen said different. Way different. He said he was the one who told Norman it would be screwed-up and shady for him to hire West, because West had major direct legislative say-so over him. The guy really pushing all of this on Allen was southern Dallas radio personality Willis Johnson, now a contractor with DART, the city and the school district. Johnson also is the main southern Dallas political consultant to our recently elected mayor, Mike Rawlings. Allen told me he told Johnson that hiring West was out of the question because of the obvious ethical pitfalls. He said Johnson came back at him several times. Allen quoted Johnson as telling him, "It's already been cleared with the ethics commission in Austin." That would be the Texas State Ethics Commission -- an entity that any heads-up businessman would understand was an oxymoron at its birth and might as well be called the "Official State of Texas Cover-up and Alibi Commission for Way-Shady Sleazy Deals." Allen told me: "I said, 'Well, I don't care if it's been cleared or not. It makes absolutely no sense. He needs to be able to represent his constituents.'" In other words: fuggetaboutit. But Allen says Johnson came back again, this time with the whole group on a speakerphone. .'" He says later that Norman admitted to him that West had been present for that call. Norman told me that Allen was lying and that he had never said that. But, look. You don't just report as fact that, 1) The Willis Johnson group wanted to pay for the equity they demanded, and 2) It was the high ethical standards of the Willis Johnson group that kept the greedy senator at bay. We know the first is not true. We know the second is staunchly disputed. In a story about all this published in the News on April 12, 2009, Jeffers and county reporter Kevin Krause summed up the whole problem as a misunderstanding caused by Allen's own racial insensitivity: "Allen, who is white, appeared blind to the county's complicated racial politics," they reported as fact. In an editorial four days later, the News wagged its finger at Allen for trying to rip off southern Dallas: "Going forward, white-dominated companies must keep foremost in mind the unique history of southern Dallas. It is not simply a great business opportunity to be exploited for maximum profit." As I reported at the time, Allen's record for minority participation on his jobs far outstripped anything done by local Dallas companies. On the Wintergreen Bridge project, for example, Allen's minority participation was 55 percent. The prominent local company on that job championed by Commissioner Price had a minority participation of 4.9 percent. Allen provided Price with a list of minority elected officials in areas all over the nation where he had done business and asked Price to contact them and inquire about his racial sensitivity. As far as Allen could tell, nobody ever called any of them. Part of the wild hypocrisy in all this is the News' Pulitzer Prize winning series of editorials calling for a clean-up, spruce-up campaign in black southern Dallas devoted mainly to litter and code enforcement. Too bad their daily newspaper cronies on the Pulitzer committee never bothered to check out their record on the Inland Port. But here's the point now. The News has been pushing and promoting Price and his agenda for years. We can talk about why later. It will all come out. Basically, Price, who is very smart, has figured out the formula. There is no Dallas or Dallas County. There is no Fort Worth or Tarrant County. Those are meaningless abstractions. In the world of power and money in North Texas there are only families -- five or six. Price picked a couple to work for. From here on out, if you read the News closely, you are going to see them doing with Price exactly what they are also trying to do with their other great passion, the proposed Trinity River Toll Road. They're going to be busy getting their story right by getting it wrong. Don't forget. There will be a quiz in heaven.

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Romo gets smart Former pumped-up Bronco Bill Romanowski makes a tackle in “Get Smart,” the high grossing retake of the scratch some, err, foreign matter off his shoe with a matchstick — when Romo leaps into action. He’s actually a Federal Air Marshal and he figures Max is trying to light a shoe bomb. Romo tackles Max. Cut to Max in plastic handcuffs. Max gets Romo to let him use the head (Max says he has to “squeeze a lemon”) while Romo chats up a stewardess, admitting that he’s “into protein.” Funny? Maybe — but Denver audiences are eating it up. At least more than “Wien.

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Steve Pollack gets up close and personal with the Little Mermaid in Ariel’s Grotto, part of the New Fantasyland attraction at Disney World, Orlando. (Susan R. Pollack) ORLANDO, FL — Dana and David Curtis have the right idea when it comes to doing Disney World. Even though it was near dusk when they got to Orlando, the Birmingham couple headed straight for the Magic Kingdom with their two young sons and found smaller than expected crowds. “We checked in and came right over. We got here after dark and haven’t waited in a single line,” crows Curtis as he exits the newly-rethemed Great Goofini Barnstormer ride with 3-year-old Christian. ”This is his first roller coaster and he did it three times — it’s awesome! I had to take a break before he did.” Before leaving the park’s new Storybook Circus section, the Curtises regrouped under a big-top tent at Pete’s Silly Sideshow where they posed for photos, no wait at all, with Disney characters including stunt pilot Goofy, snake-charmer Donald Duck and circus star Minnie Mouse. The family also whirled through the sky in elephant-shaped cars on the newly-redone Dumbo, the Flying Elephant attraction that now boasts two side-by-side Dumbo rides. It’s all part of the “New Fantasyland,” a multi-million dollar, multi-year project that’s the largest expansion in the Magic Kingdom’s 41-year history. Located just beyond the original Fantasyland, in the shadow of Cinderella’s Castle, it’s generating plenty of buzz, along with surging crowds, at the perenially-popular Orlando theme park. In addition to Storybook Circus, New Fantasyland features an Enchanted Forest with waterfalls, grottoes, arched bridges and two new movie-inspired castles inhabited by the Beast from “Beauty and the Beast” and Eric from “The Little Mermaid.” They’re designed to bring the two Disney classics to life by taking parkgoers beyond castle walls and inside their favorite stories. To experience ”Under the Sea — Journey of the Little Mermaid,” an ”E”-ticket attraction, we boarded an oversized clamshell for a five-minute extravaganza of songs from the film, performed by crabs, starfish and 180 other colorful audio-animatronics characters, including the 7 1/2-foot-tall Ursula and her steaming cauldron and crystal ball. Disney’s trademark special effects make it feel almost as if you’re descending below the ocean surface. Travel writer Susan Pollack poses with Minnie Mouse in an attraction in the Magic Kingdom’s New Fantasyland at Disney World, Orlando. (Steven R. Pollack) Afterward, it’s fun to follow the twists and turns of Ariel’s Grotto and pose for photos with a live version of the famous mermaid. But guys, don’t be so dazzled by her flowing red hair and clam shell-topped bosom that you trip over her sparkly, green-sequinned tail. Another interactive experience, ”Enchanted Tales with Belle,” takes park-goers through Belle’s father’s cottage and the Beast’s library and taps participants to interact with a live Belle and animatronic Lumiere. Props and costumes are dispensed by an oversize, talking Madame Wardrobe. Bottom line: corny but cute, thanks to endearing little kids from the audience and their frantically photo-taking parents. Perhaps the most buzzworthy New Fantasyland attraction is the “Be Our Guest Restaurant,” an enchanted dining experience that’s so popular in the early going that, without advance reservations, you can’t get anywhere near it for dinner — even after dark. I’ll tell how to best see it in my next blog. Stay.

http://blogs.detroitnews.com/thegoodlife/2013/01/31/doing-disney-world-after-dark-a-great-way-to-explore-the-parks-new-fantasyland/

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Where Does Anna Go From Here? Anna Hazare’s movement has fizzled out. The Lokpal bill is in cold storage. Anna himself is a rustic old man, out of touch with modern thinking. Right? Wrong – thrice over. The drawing rooms of south Mumbai and south Delhi took to Anna with great enthusiasm last year. The middle-class gathered at Jantar Mantar and Azad Maidan but the intellectual elite provided drawing room and television studio support. Anna was the flavour of 2011. What went wrong? Anna’s first mistake was to make his movement a one-issue crusade – the Jan Lokpal Bill. His team did not advocate – as it should have – a “strong Lokpal Bill but the "Jan Lokpal Bill”. The rigidity jarred even the faithful. Anna’s second mistake was to allow the allegations of financial impropriety, however minor, against team members Kiran Bedi and Arvind Kejriwal to remain unresolved. By December 2011, public sentiment, desperately looking for an anti-corruption messiah, began turning against Anna. The living rooms of south Mumbai and Delhi, never known for intellectual stamina over public causes, began to mock the “rustic” Anna and his hubristic team. Battered for months by Anna’s movement, the UPA 2 government activated its DTD (Dirty Tricks Department). The DTD had in mid-2011, at the height of Jantar Mantar, used sections of the friendly media to discredit individual members of Team Anna. There were initially two DTD ploys: 1. A CD of Prashant Bhushan, purportedly in conversation with Amar Singh, was played up in the press by the DTD. But when it was proved that the CD had been doctored, the story and the retraction were quietly buried. 2. Anna was quoted by the DTD (faithfully reported by a section of the press) as saying: “Voters are corrupt”. In fact, he’d said – rightly – that voters are being corrupted by politicians who use money and muscle power and deliberately cause religious and caste divisions in order to win votes. Again the true quote was buried. Once seeds of doubt had been planted by such Machiavellian disinformation, the sheen around Anna began to dull. Team Anna made it worse by not countering the DTD’s Goebbelsian methods more robustly. It compounded the problem by not being more transparent about the allegations of financial impropriety against Kiran Bedi and Arvind Kejriwal. The government used Kejriwal’s Hissar election campaign to claim Team Anna’s motives were political. By the time Anna had broadened his crusade to include electoral reforms (especially proposed legislation barring candidates facing magistrate-framed criminal charges from contesting elections), the damage had been done. Congress spokesman Manish Tewari had been forced to apologise in writing for calling Anna “corrupt from head to toe” and barred from TV for two months. Now he was back, in fine fettle, grin firmly in place. Just as we’ve identified Anna’s errors, let’s pick out the errors of Anna’s critics, one by one. 1. The Lokpal Bill is not a panacea. It won’t put an end to corruption. The Lokpal bill was never meant to be a panacea. And it was never meant to put an end to corruption. It was always meant to be the starting point of the fight against corruption. When you distort a proposition and then proceed to discredit it, only the corrupt will win. 2. The Lokpal by itself is not enough. Of course it isn’t. On Saturday, February 18, 2012, I wrote a piece on the edit page of The Times of India, A New Grid Of Governance, which suggested that the Lokpal should be one of five interlocked institutional anti-corruption pivots. The other four: an independent CBI, the Election Commission, the Comptroller and Auditor General and a new National Judicial Commission. All five institutions, with constitutional or statutory authority, would form an integrated grid to curb corruption. To claim that the Lokpal alone is an anti-corruption panacea is to not understand the principle behind an ombudsman. Finally, a myth surrounding the RTI needs to be buried for good. The UPA government claims credit for passing this fine piece of legislation in 2005. But in the decade from 1995 to 2005, politicians – many from the Congress – opposed it tooth and nail. Who finally pushed through the Maharashtra RTI in 2003 after years of fasting and agitation – a bill that was used as an inspiration and model for the central RTI? Why, Anna Hazare. But public memory is short and selective. Politicians are delighted by this and claim credit for the RTI which they have since systematically tried to weaken, including taking the CBI out of its purview last June. Where does Anna go from here? His team’s allegations against 15 ministers, including the prime minister, should be resolved in court. If found false, the signatories of the letter to the PM containing the allegations, led by Anna, should be sued for defamation. Team Anna has simultaneously in its letter to the PM outlining these allegations asked for a judicial probe against Team Anna members as well. The government must accept this offer. Let us, however, not be distracted in the fight against corruption. Anna may not be the messiah people thought, but at least he has made corruption an issue no government can afford to ignore anymore. For this alone he should be lauded. The anti-corruption movement must continue. Individuals don’t matter. Anna, Kejriwal, Bedi, Bhushan, Sisodia have all played their parts, for better or worse. It is up to the larger public now, India’s citizens, to take up the baton and continue the battle against graft till it is won. Follow @minhazmerchant Minhaz Merchant's Recent PostsFood for thought The road to 272 Debar criminals from contesting elections 1984: Justice Delayed Dressed-up Secularism BJP-JD(U): Breaking Point? 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Comments:Sort by: Newest | Oldest | Recommended (13) | Most Discussed Sanjog Maheshwari September 05,2012 at 05:45 PM IST CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES The well-intentioned provisions of our Constitution that make it a sacred-cow are observed only in their breach by the Executive which is just not more than a handmaid of the Legislature; the Legislature that comprises of those tainted politicians, most of whom have gate-crashed into the exalted institutions of democracy- the Parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies- by polling even less than 20% of the votes and that too not always by fair means- and now wield absolute power absolutely without any accountability. That underlines the dire need of an Anna- phenomenon in our country that could usher in the big change in the system of our governance through series of reforms after bringing about an adequately empowered and sufficiently strong institution of LOKPAL and electoral reforms- the two issues presently on Anna’s agenda. Others such as, completely deglamorising the institution of the President, formation of pan-India constituency and electorate for the purpose of electing the Prime-minister and so forth will follow. Naturally, it would be a long-drawn out war after the series of battles are won. So Anna has miles to go. Long live Agree (10) Disagree (10) Recommend (10) Offensive Jaiprakash Kaladi August 18,2012 at 04:05 PM IST It's the latest strategy of pulling the string of so called politicians than accuse Anna. Why Anna or Baba Ramdev be called as ALIBABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES who any way want's to bring back the stashed amount looted more than the Britishes from India and those who accuse or oppose they might be linked one way or the other with politicians and keep common mans mouth shut. It's disgrace to the people who fought 1857 revolution and give some solace to the souls for which are proud and maintain the sanctity. Agree (10) Disagree (10) Recommend (10) Offensive Varun July 27,2012 at 10:13 PM IST Please do not call Anna team "circus".By this type of journalism, you are not discharging your professional commitment towards Indians who are fed up with corrupt polticians and a few crusaders are the only hope left.If you can not support them due to any reason or professional/economic compulsion, please keep quite/neutral.THis will be a great service towards hapless and helpless fellow Indians. Agree (12) Disagree (11) Recommend (11) Offensive Varun July 27,2012 at 10:05 PM IST Calling The Struggle "Circus" by The Economic Times is not appreciable and shows Magalomaniac attitude towards national cause and noble fellow indians who are far and few between. Agree (12) Disagree (11) Recommend (12) Offensive shri June 14,2012 at 04:24 PM IST agree with these 5 points completely. Agree (19) Disagree (17) Recommend (18) Offensive bvsmkt May 31,2012 at 02:45 PM IST Champions of civil society want CBI to be independent of the Government. Is it possible for the civil society to be strong enough financially and intellectually to have an investigaive wing of it's own for at least those cases of utmost national importance and then challenge the findings of CBI in the court? Civil society should spend it's energy and resources to bring in electoral reforms,making our police professionally strong not to submit to political pressure, and judiciary to be fast enough to decide the cases without delay at least during the life time of the culprits.Unfortunately many of the enthusiasts of corruption free India are running NGOs of doubtful integrity. Agree (24) Disagree (24) Recommend (25) Offensive Aman May 30,2012 at 10:47 PM IST Tactfully written article, must applaud the author for keeping the sponsors pleased without appearing to have done so. Agree (25) Disagree (26) Recommend (24) Offensive varun May 30,2012 at 04:36 PM IST so much agree to this. we all ahve got to the petty discussions whether Team Anna is right or wrong... but forgot that this battle is not about Anna and all, about corruption@ shame on us. Agree (27) Disagree (24) Recommend (26) Offensive Sunder May 30,2012 at 10:16 AM IST The way India is going on we need more than 1000 Anna Hazare to break the powerful system backed by money and authority [virtual monopoly] No wonder India is written off by US [inspite of shining all the way with 33% common msn earning less than 1 US dollar a day] Even God has forgotten India] Bless this country Agree (26) Disagree (26) Recommend (26) Offensive chanchal May 30,2012 at 08:51 AM IST Love this article... Agree (24) Disagree (25) Recommend (25) Offensive justom May 30,2012 at 01:24 AM IST Mr Merchant, i disagree with you on many counts, some of these are highlighted below. 1. First of all your hasty decision of calling that the Anna movement has fizzled out, is very incorrect. I consider that the sholay are simmering and getting very hot and not visible but will come up again and gulp the ruling elite, who are probably encouraged by articles from persons like you and information spread by DTD. 2. If people in your capacity misinterpret what all is talked about by Anna on lokpal bill than i think we can not expect a justice from press and media. Your statement a “strong Lokpal Bill but the "Jan Lokpal Bill” is just false and it seems that you are also effected by the DTD propaganda. Every individual of team Anna has announced in no uncertain terms that they want a strong bill and not necessarily their JLPB. 3. It is pity that you consider that Anna had only one issue despite his taking about election reforms, vote to recall and vote to reject etc. but at the same time one can not and should not take up all the issues simultaneously. We have in front of us Baba Ram Dev's approach, he took up dozens of issue and the movement died down over night. 4. On financial impropriety: once again press did not come out strongly that the corruption associated with Anna team subject to analysis is in no way comparable to the one done by UPA. 5. RTI myth was well covered but once again press and media did not explain very strongly and neutralised the effect of DTD that congress can not claim victory that they have given RTI because they thought it will help root out the corruption. Agree (28) Disagree (24) Recommend (26) Offensive Anup Thakare May 29,2012 at 06:18 PM IST Nicely written and well though article! Agree (26) Disagree (23) Recommend (24) Offensive suresh May 29,2012 at 04:58 PM IST good writing,the common man should take the mantle to fight against corruption . Agree (27) Disagree (24) Recommend (26) Offensive

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Richard Denison, Ph.D., is a Senior Scientist. Allison Tracy is a Chemicals Policy Fellow. A major initiative of EPA’s toxics office finally made it across the finish line yesterday when EPA posted a pre-publication copy of the final rule upgrading its chemical reporting system under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The process took over 16 months just to get from the draft of the proposed rule to yesterday’s final rule, with EPA having to endure not one but two nearly six-month regulatory reviews by the Office of Management and Budget. The wait was largely worth it: EPA’s new program – renamed the Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule – significantly advances chemical production and use reporting relative to its predecessor, the more arcane-sounding Inventory Update Reporting (IUR) rule. Most, though not all, of the critical elements EPA proposed last year made it through to the final rule. The catch is we’ll have to wait until 2016 for the program to reach its full potential. The significance of this reporting program is under-appreciated: It is the only systematic means by which the federal government – and by extension the American public – gets any picture of which chemicals are produced in or imported into this country, by what companies, in what amounts and for what uses. This kind of information is crucial to EPA’s efforts to carry out its mission to assess and manage the risks that chemicals may pose to human health and the environment. Given the obvious need for such information, it is astounding that this program to collect it, in place since 1986, was so flawed as to yield not only an incomplete, but actually an inaccurate, picture of chemical production and use. Changes made to the program in the mid-2000s in many ways made matters even worse, by reducing the frequency of reporting from one out of every four to one out of every five years, and by dramatically scaling back the number of chemicals reported by raising the reporting threshold from 10,000 to 25,000 pounds per year per site of production. The new leadership at EPA undertook to change this situation to the extent it could. While the final rule fails to reverse the threshold increase made in the mid-2000s, the reporting frequency has been returned to every four years – AND the rule will require reporting of production volume for every year in each cycle if the threshold is triggered for any year in the cycle. As we noted in comments we filed on the proposed rule, the previous system of reporting volume data for only a single year in each five-year cycle yielded a very inaccurate picture of which chemicals are actually in commerce. We’ll have to wait until the 2016 reporting cycle for that to kick in, unfortunately, although in the 2012 cycle at least we’ll get production volume data for both 2010 and 2011. Production volumes have been shown to fluctuate enormously from year to year, so having a system that provides year-to-year production data is essential to providing a reliable picture of the magnitude of chemical commerce. One of the few positive aspects of the mid-2000s changes – in principle – was the addition of a requirement for companies to report processing and use information – a critical gap in both government’s and the public’s knowledge base on chemicals that has severely limited our ability to understand the potential risks posed by a chemical. But the intent was stymied by three conditions placed on such reporting. First, it only applied to chemicals produced above a whopping 300,000 pounds per year per site – a small minority of the chemicals subject to any reporting. Second, such information could be claimed confidential without providing any justification. And third, a company could claim the requested information to be “not readily obtainable” and get out of having to report it at all. EPA’s final rule addresses all three of these flaws: - The threshold for reporting processing and use information is being lowered, to 100,000 pounds per year per site in the reporting to be done next year, and to 25,000 pounds per year per site in the 2016 cycle. - Any confidentiality claim must be accompanied by up-front substantiation, which acts both to reduce the number of claims made and ensure those that are made are warranted. - Finally, the “not readily obtainable” loophole – very heavily used in the last reporting cycle – has been eliminated, replaced with the more conventional “not reasonably ascertainable” standard – which means you actually have to put some effort into trying to find the requested information. Two other positive changes to note: - While the overall reporting threshold remains at 25,000 pounds per year per site, that threshold has been lowered to 2,500 pounds per year per site for those chemicals for which EPA has undertaken certain actions based on concerns about their risks. These include chemicals for which EPA has issued Significant New Use Rules (SNURs), has listed as chemicals of concern (assuming OMB ever allows EPA to propose such a list), or has regulated under Section 6 of TSCA (the latter has rarely been used due to the high burden of proof EPA must carry, though EPA is considering trying to do so again). Importantly, EPA need only have proposed, as opposed to finalized, such an action in order for the lower reporting threshold to apply. - EPA will now require electronic reporting under the new rule. Believe it or not, this was controversial even in 2011. The lack of such a requirement in the last reporting cycle led to both major delays in EPA’s release of the data it collected and inaccuracies introduced by EPA being forced to manually translate information from hard copy to electronic form. The final rule is not perfect: the reporting threshold remains too high, wide latitude remains for industry to claim its submissions to be confidential business information (CBI), and most unfortunately, some of the key improvements made by EPA won’t hit the road until 5 years from now. But given what the Agency had to navigate in the way of industry opposition, OMB meddling and delay and complaints from some in Congress, all in all, not a bad day’s (well, actually a couple years’) work. One Comment Richard, Is there any useful nexus or information share between EPA and Dept. of Homeland Security with respect to chemicals?

http://blogs.edf.org/nanotechnology/2011/08/03/epa-moves-chemical-reporting-into-the-21st-century-%E2%80%93-though-we%E2%80%99ll-have-to-wait-until-mid-decade-to-actually-get-there/

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The Post Glacial forest is a recreation of the vegetation that occurred in the region as the Vashon glacier receded from its Olympia terminus. The plant palette is based on palynology data from pollen core samples taken from wetlands in the Puget Sound area. The late glacial period samples from which the plant palette was primarily derived range in age from 13,500 to 11,400 years old. Some artistic license was taken given design and availability limitations. Thus the result is to some degree a historical fiction. However, the Post Glacial Forest does contain species known from the pollen record by 8,000 years ago. During construction of Seminar Building II, the construction company saved erratic boulders left on site by the last retreating glacier. Additional erratics were brought in to complete the landscape as designed. Lodgepole pine dominate with a small grove of aspen. Sedges dominate the understory. How to get to the garden: This garden can be found along the ramp leading down from the east side of Red Square, continues past the Sem II Cafe, and ends at the interpretive panel near the Communications Building. Link to list of species found in the garden

http://blogs.evergreen.edu/teachinggardens/the-gardens/post-glacial-forest/

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Card Skimmers April 10, 2009 Protect yourself from ATM scams Do you know what a card skimmer is? It's a little device that can be attached to anything you swipe your debit or credit card through. It stores your information for later download by its owner. And in today's troubled economy, card skimmers and other ATM scams are more common than ever. Tags: ATMs, Card Skimmers, Identity Theft, Scams

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« Previous | Main | Next » February 24,. Wise Judi Posted by: slowlayne | February 24, 2005 at 05:11 PM I hate people who abuse dogs. Posted by: Balanchine | February 24, 2005 at 05:15 PM I guess it could have been worse. The dog could have been debating a bill on the Colorado House floor. Poor dog. Posted by: Kilmeny | February 24, 2005 at 05:15 PM This is the first story that I laughed at in quite a while. hmmm what does that say about me...? Damn! I don't want to go to hell. Posted by: orcel | February 24, 2005 at 05:20 PM I think someone needs to check this guy's coffee intake... I agree poor dog. Posted by: Papua Mike | February 24, 2005 at 05:21 PM Y'all are missing the point here. Blind man, he can't see. Someone says "Hey! Hot dogs here! Get y'er hot dogs here!" He can't see what they're talking about. What did you EXPECT? Posted by: Liam | February 24, 2005 at 05:26 PM Oh, my mistake. I forgot how I was just kicking my hotdog through the grocery store yesterday and I needed to just reach out and bite something... Posted by: Papua Mike | February 24, 2005 at 05:33 PM orcel: handbasket to your left . . . Posted by: Mahatma Kane Jeeves | February 24, 2005 at 05:33 PM Editors must have smiled when this one crossed the desk. Posted by: everysandwich | February 24, 2005 at 05:40 PM Jeez, and I thought my boss was ungrateful. Posted by: reneviht | February 24, 2005 at 05:44 PM You think that's bad..You should have heard the blind guy yelling at the poor dog..His bark was worse than his bite.. Posted by: Sean | February 24, 2005 at 06:01 PM I agree ... not funny, however, we may be able to assume that the man was in a blind rage ... Posted by: Uncle Omar | February 24, 2005 at 06:02 PM You think that's bad..You should have heard the blind guy yelling at the poor dog..His bark was worse than his bite.. Posted by: Sean | February 24, 2005 at 06:03 PM NOW THAT'S NEWS! Sry for caps. Thanks for tolerating me. 8> Posted by: Psycho_Joe | February 24, 2005 at 06:10 PM Bitten by the hand that feeds you. Posted by: matt neffer | February 24, 2005 at 06:14 PM Did you bite this dog? I've never seen that dog in my life. Posted by: matt neffer | February 24, 2005 at 06:17 PM Shoot the bastard. Twice. And then let the poor, innocent dog have his dumb ass owner's genitals as a chew toy. Posted by: punky brewster | February 24, 2005 at 06:55 PM I agree with Judi Posted by: cubie | February 24, 2005 at 07:02 PM While a blind man biting his seeing eye dog may not be funny in reality (especially for the poor dog) I have to say it sounds like a mighty amusing premise in a Seinfeld or Curb Your Enthusiasm episode. If it were a seeing eye cat, I have to admit I'd be laughing either way. Posted by: everysandwich | February 24, 2005 at 07:19 PM you're right everysandwich...man-bites-dog is every journalist's dream...Of course it's No. 2 after covering an enhanced-ramparted Miss Chile Posted by: philintexas | February 24, 2005 at 07:30 PM Thanks for the throwback, Blogfly. It was relative, timely and hilarious. High marks on all counts! Posted by: Marvin | Paranoid Android | February 24, 2005 at 08:29 PM Number One reason NEVER to abuse your seeing eye dog- On coming traffic. Posted by: opiesgirl | February 24, 2005 at 08:56 PM Well, Matt, it doesn't sound like he is impressed by guys in bikinis. And you offended him! You meanie - you are tho inthenthitive!! Posted by: vannchan | February 24, 2005 at 09:57 PM Another one bites the dog. -Queen Posted by: D'Artagnan | February 24, 2005 at 10:16 PM Dave, you really need to listen to Judi. NOT funny. Posted by: Guin | February 25, 2005 at 02:43 AM Oh, c'mon, Guin. A LITTLE funny. This appears to be one of those largely gender based ones. The sensitive, caring gender thinks this is horrible, the beer drinking "guy" gender thinks this is a laugh riot. And the Emeril watching gender wonders what the dog tasted like. Liam Posted by: Liam | February 25, 2005 at 03:38 AM Oh sure, take the dog's side, people, even though I didn't see ANY report of what went on prior to the attack. Blind Guy: Come on Rex, please just lead me home. Please? We haven't been home for two weeks. Rex: Sure, here we go. Blind Guy: But, this doesn't sound right, and it doesn't smell right. You're leading me to that field where you romp with all the stray dogs again, aren't you? I'm telling you, I can't take it! They hump my legs mercilessly! I need my medicine and some food. Rex: Bite me, blindy. Posted by: Christobol | February 25, 2005 at 03:50 AM while the funny quotient of this article is in debate, beside the article you will see a slideshow. Picture number 40 is a man who is squirting milk out of his EYE. If that isn't funny, I don't know what the heck is. Milk, hmmm, cereal, gotta go, I'm hungry. Posted by: klynn | February 25, 2005 at 05:06 AM Re: Road Kill Candy . . . Sweet! Oh, and I think the blind guy dog story is funny. Even with XX chromosomes. I mean, just because the guy's blind, doesn't mean he'll be nicer than any other beer-swilling XY cretin. Oops, are my opinions showing? Posted by: Maggirat | February 25, 2005 at 10:42 AM OMG! Lighten up, SPCA ... it's a joke ... I don't think it sends a message, let alone an improper one ... Old joke: What's the difference between a road-kill skunk and a road-kill lawyer? Skid marks in front of the skunk. Posted by: U.O. | February 25, 2005 at 11:30 AM Did I miss anything? Thought somebody mentioned my name... Posted by: candy tutt | February 25, 2005 at 01:58 PM I'm with Judi. Poor doggy :( Posted by: mysticweirdo | February 25, 2005 at 04:51 PM pachislo what a machine... what is a pachislo ? come and see Posted by: slots4fun | July 02, 2007 at 09:00 AM

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Gotta love this new mobile augmented reality experience from VW. It does involve a special app - which is asking a lot of consumers. But for those interested enough to download it, the experience is fun, lively and goes at least a little way in helping Beetle seem more modern and (almost) masculine. I do hope the app comes with a dealer locator and the ability to customize a Beetle using AR, along with the ability to schedule a test drive. This particular initiative is from Canada, and is part of a larger social+mobile+who knows what else that will run through November 26. What's your take? Does it get you revved up for the Beetle? Or inspiration in reverse?

http://blogs.imediaconnection.com/blog/2011/10/26/10754/

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Content Marketing Makes Its Mark Posted By Najwa Smith On February 5, 2013 @ 7:58 AM In Opinions | 5 Comments pioneered over a century ago when it began publishing Westways magazine [1]. But today’s digital environment and new expanded “universal” organic search engine results afford multiple channels of communication, including articles, blogs, digital magazines, eBooks, email newsletters, micro sites, podcasts, social media channels, videos, webinars, white papers, and wikis. Specific examples you might be familiar with are Barnes & Noble’s dedicated YouTube channel Nook Study Channel [2], or the Whole Foods’ Blog [3]. Home Made Simple [4], a micro site created by P&G, is often cited in articles about content marketing. Full of recipes, decorating ideas and organizing tips with a homespun, retro feel, it embodies one of the first and foremost industry best practices -- “Share, don’t shill.” Share a resource with customers or solve a problem for them, don’t just sell a product. It sounds obvious, but the temptation for marketers is often too great to ignore! Secondly, “Reimagine instead of recycle.” View each piece of content as part of a larger whole to be chopped up and reconfigured in different ways. For example, interviewing the author of a white paper for a podcast, producing a webinar based on key findings, then taking three key points and writing a series of three blog posts. Reimagining content allows the creation of a content circle of life that feeds itself more efficiently. Both best practices deal with issues Content Strategists struggle with daily. The need to understand audiences, craft language and target messaging, efficiently leverage assets, and carefully plan for ongoing updates are the primary roles of Content Strategy. Content Marketing isn’t a replacement for Content Strategy, but rather the natural growth and evolution of it, taking Content Strategy’s framework, processes and concepts off the website and into all areas of the digital world. A Content Marketer might be described as a cross between an SEO Specialist and a Social Media Guru. In that case, their wise and web-savvy grandparent must have been a Content Strategist. But seriously, we’re all partners, coming together to tell create one seriously compelling experience, regardless of how you slice and dice that content. Learn more about Content Marketing: • Custom Content Council [5] • Content Marketing Today [6] • Content Marketing Professionals Association [7] (CMPA) LinkedIn Group • Content Marketing Institute [8] URLs in this post: [1] Westways magazine: [2] Nook Study Channel: [3] Whole Foods’ Blog: [4] Home Made Simple: [5] Custom Content Council: [6] Content Marketing Today: [7] Content Marketing Professionals Association: [8] Content Marketing Institute:

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Earlier this year, it was reported that Quentin Tarantino was hard at work on his next film, with a script due sometime this spring. Last night, fansite The Quentin Tarantino Archives dropped the first nugget of information. They got their hands on an image of the first page of the script -- which looks like it was written by a five-year old with a broken hand (you can check it out below) -- revealing the title to be "Django Unchained." Well a bit more digging has been done and not only has the title been confirmed, but a cast member, potential shooting dates and even a possible synopsis have emerged. Like we said, the buzz has grown deafening fairly quickly. Thompson On Hollywood picked up the ball and reaching out to their sources at WME, confirmed that yes, "Django Unchained" is indeed the title, and that it will be a spaghetti western. Moreover, they spoke with reps for Christoph Waltz and also confirmed that the "Inglourious Basterds" star will reunite with Tarantino for the film. But let's rewind for a moment shall we? As you might remember, a few months ago Italian actor Franco Nero said he was teaming with Tarantino for a spaghetti western that would star Waltz, Treat Williams and Keith Carradine and that the film would shoot in the United States. Now whether or not Nero, Williams or Carradine will be involved remains to be seen, but the Nero connection is made stronger given that the actor starred in the influential 1966 spaghetti western "Django" directed by Sergio Corbucci. And as any genre fan knows, that film was recently referenced by Takashi Miike in his 2007 film "Sukiyaki Western Django" which -- to bring it all back -- featured Quentin Tarantino in a small role. Over at Deadline, Mike Fleming adds that the film is aiming for a late summer or early fall shoot with Tarantino's longtime buds The Weinstein Company to handle domestic distribution, with all the majors pretty much scrapping it out for international rights. Additionally, he adds that casting will be "top-shelf." But perhaps the most interesting nugget comes from Shadow & Act who snagged this comment made over at Hollywood Elsewhere from someone who claims to have read the script:. Of course, there's no confirmation that this is accurate but it sounds a helluva lot like the slave/western idea Tarantino had talked about in early 2010. At the time he had' [which Uma Thurman confirmed earlier this year]." He also definitely a lot to chew on right now, but just to recap: Quentin Tarantino is reteaming with Christoph Waltz for a spaghetti western titled "Django Unchained." Fucking A. 20 Comments The Playlist | May 3, 2011 12:40 PM "Of course, there’s no confirmation that this is accurate but it sounds a helluva lot like the slave/western idea Tarantino had talked about in early 2010." It's completely accurate. I'm reading the script now. shark | May 2, 2011 6:10 AM Black Dynamite proved Michael Jai White is awesome, and should be given every possible opportunity to exhibit that awesomeness. hank | May 2, 2011 3:00 AM @Alex P, all hank said was he wanted Eddie Murphy. I appreciate your study of Tarantino's use of "homage", but you hateful. Alex P | May 2, 2011 1:47 AM Hayden, did you ever read that script? You are giving Quentin FAR too much credit. J. Bone | May 2, 2011 1:44 AM Djimon Hounsou would be hot pick for the lead in this flick. His wife ought to be Queen Latifa, the mentor would have to be Michael Madsen and the evil plantation massa should be Ed Harris. This is how it will be once I finally achieve my goal of becomming undisputed king of the entire universe. Meanwhiles, we'll just go with QT's picks. J. Bone Northern California Hayden Maxwell | May 1, 2011 9:17 AM @AlexP Did you not watch the climax of Inglourious Basterds that very explicitly questions the futility and morality of using cinema as a way to play out revenge fantasies? There's a lot going on in that movie. It's not about how the ideas got there that led to genocide but how the subjugated people react and their thirst for revenge. rudy | May 1, 2011 9:09 AM Michael Jai WHITE! Tarantino owes him for cutting out his cool death scene from kill bill Ive had goodbye uncle tom for a long time seems like nows the time to watch it. hank | May 1, 2011 9:01 AM Eddie Murphy for Django. reader | May 1, 2011 5:40 AM Remember when the Playlist said (circa 2009 Cannes) that Tarantino was in a creative rut? Well it doesn't look like its coming to an end soon. Billyboy | May 1, 2011 4:52 AM Will Smith? He's such a bore... I prefer someone like Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie or even Forrest Whitaker (he might be too old, though) Roark | May 1, 2011 4:43 AM I'd rather see someone like Anthony Mackie in the lead... Rufus | May 1, 2011 3:03 AM I second Will Smith. Hey, why not? Cory Everett | May 1, 2011 2:37 AM @Brad The film was never called "The Southern," it was just Tarantino's way of saying he wanted to do a "Western" set in the South in slavery times. Ken | May 1, 2011 2:32 AM Well the Playlist was completely wrong about Inglourious Basterds (I think it's his best film so far) so whenever this comes out, I'll take their word with a grain of salt. Xian | May 1, 2011 2:09 AM Badass = Michael K. Williams (Omar Little on the range, y'all) Alex P | May 1, 2011 1:36 AM You moron (@brad), it was never going to called "Southern," it was TARANTINO's southern; as in, before he had a title for it Tarantino said he was going to make a movie and it would HIS 'southern.' This was his way of referring to the project he had not yet written, but was very much in his mind. And@hank, considering Inglourious was a ripped-off title and film plot redone to suit his own purposes and Django Unchained, sounds like it's once again using an existing film for Tarantino to riff on and rethink, maybe his IS in a creative rut considering his hasn't written an original idea since Kill Bill (and even then obviously Tarantino's films are like mash-ups of other ideas or blatant thefts from other films -- City Of Fire is liberally stolen from for Resevoir Dogs). Let's not forget if you've ever read any Tarantino bios, he basically took an unfinished Roger Avary script to write True Romance and he tried to bilk Avary's credit for Pulp Fiction after he himself had lifted Avary's short film "Pandemonium Reigns"and incorporated it into Fiction. So yeah, no question, the dude can write his ass off, but his ideas aren't the most original in the whole world and frankly, Django Unchained sounds like Inglourious Basterds all over again, but instead of the jews getting revenge -- his only theme it seems -- on the nazis, its the slaves getting revenge on their masters. It's an idea ripe for commentary on racism in America, but lord knows, Inglorious had zero commentary on anti-semitism, or the rank evils of Nazism or their deplorable ideas. It was a revenge B-movie and that's it. So think about it before you open your mouth. Mr. Arkadin | April 30, 2011 12:02 PM I like the idea of putting some "Mandingo" and Addio, zio Tom" up in the spaghetti western mix, but referencing the title to the whole Django thing is kinda lame (especially for german speaking people, this gag is seriously old). let's hope they find someone fresh and comparable to a young Woody Strode as the lead (and Fred Williamson better have an awesome cameo!). also I guess Morricone is pretty much a done deal. edge | April 30, 2011 11:11 AM i'll bet Keith Carradine plays the plantation owner Brad Milne | April 30, 2011 10:43 AM So much for the film being called the southern. KT | April 30, 2011 10:31 AM I want Will Smith. Yeah, I know, I know, but I want him in the role.

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At a time when reports from Iraq seem bleak at best, columnist Cal Thomas expresses his hope “that success may be closer than we think” in this column on today’s Opinion pages. He quotes from documents seized by U.S. soldiers last month and reportedly authored by an al-Qaida operative that depict the insurgency as disorganized and faltering. He concludes: “These documents ought to encourage not only the U.S. government, but also American public opinion, that the virtues of patience and commitment are likely to achieve the stated objectives of freedom and a self-sustaining Iraqi government.” You’d like to share Thomas’ optimism, but news reports Tuesday still painted another picture: The new government remains unformed (with a May 22 deadline looming), at least 511 Iraqis have been killed this month, and at least three more U.S. soldiers have died this week. Posted by Rhonda Holman Registered?Commenting on WE Blog now requires you to be a Kansas.com member. Use the links above to register, if you haven't already, or to log in. Daily Archives

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Registered?Commenting on WE Blog now requires you to be a Kansas.com member. Use the links above to register, if you haven't already, or to log in. Daily Archives “This is going to sound real corny, but God bless America.” — Wichita City Council member Sue Schlapp (in photo), as the council prepared to approve the site for a Vietnamese community memorial “This bill is a wet dog that is not welcome in any farm or ranch house.” — Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., arguing that rural Kansas will be hurt if the House-passed energy bill prevails “It’s not the magical yellow brick road to the governor’s office.” — Lt. Gov. Troy Findley, on the likelihood of his job leading to Cedar Crest “What are you going to say? ‘I’m more against Obama than you are’?” — Republican strategist Rich Galen, on the GOP Senate primary between Reps. Jerry Moran and Todd Tiahrt “You’re I think the first Cabinet member I’ve met from the Obama administration that seems alive.” — “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart to Energy Secretary Steven Chu, a week after Stewart interviewed HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius “General Motors just announced they’ve created — I’m not kidding — a new line of Cadillac cologne. The Cadillac cologne slogan is, ‘Smell like you owe the federal government $10 billion.’” — Conan O’Brien “Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced that the U.S. will send an additional 22,000 troops to Iraq to speed up the withdrawal effort. It’s all part of the administration’s new exit strategy, ‘Reverse Psychology.’” — Jimmy Fallon “At her confirmation hearing, Sonia Sotomayor said that judges gather information from everywhere, including Wikipedia, which explains why she kept citing the landmark case Roe v. Wade Boggs.” — Conan O’Brien “How about that Harry Potter movie? . . . In this one, Harry goes up against Dick Cheney and his secret CIA hit squad.” — David Letterman “President Obama’s teleprompter fell to the ground and shattered during a speech on the economy. Wow, even speeches about the economy are crashing. That’s bad.” — Jimmy Fallon © 2009 Wichita Eagle & Beacon Publishing Co. All rights reserved.

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Every year I get into Austin at the tail end of the Interactive portion of the SXSW conference, which means I get to watch a city flooded with tech folks turn into what some people call rock ‘n’ roll Spring Break. The transformation happens almost overnight and its a blast to witness. You start to hear rumblings about which big bands are playing secret shows (I hear a big English rock trio is playing Stubbs on Friday) and which smaller bands are the ones to watch (so far — Broken Bells, Surfer Blood, Fitz and the Tantrums, Washed Out, Real Estate, Besnard Lakes, The Middle East, Strange Boys, Theophilus London). Right now, I’m enjoying copious amounts of Mexican food (why don’t we have good queso in LA??) and sitting down whenever I can. I’ll be standing for most of the rest of the week. Can’t wait to report back with some new favorite bands! RR

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I’ve been listening to the repeat broadcast of the Howard Stern Show, recorded live in New York as the 9/11 events unfolded. It’s been a transporting experience. The anger, bewilderment, confusion and fear are all there. I was at our house in Montecito, California when it happened. My sister Jan called right after the first tower was hit, and we watched the rest on TV. Then I switched to the radio and blogged a number of posts through the day. Here they are (in reverse chronological order): The deepest human substance A time for love and mourning What’s the commercial model for your toilet? Your light socket? Your floors? Because smart people don’t always do that Blogging was young then. There was no Twitter, no Facebook. Yet blogging felt, and was, far more social — at least for me — than anything else we’ve seen since. Some thoughts, ten years later: - Yes, everything changed that day. - We did go to war, as I expected we would, given the president we had and the mood of the country after being attacked. But the war, billed as one against “terrorism,” has been one of “regime change” in two countries. Since then other regimes have changed that needed changing, without our intervention, and at approximately zero $ cost to the U.S. - The cost of going to war has been many $trillions, and has nearly (or perhaps actually) bankrupted the country. There was a rope-a-dope strategy behind the attack, and we took the bait. - The U.S. hasn’t been attacked in the same way again, and for that I am grateful. - The results of the War on Terrorism are debatable, although they are not much debated. - The motivations for the attacks on the U.S., besides “they hate us and our way of life” and similar staples of talk radio, have not been visited at much depth, at least by sources the American people pay much attention to. That anybody might have a legitimate gripe against the U.S. is a question no politician wants to ask. And not many ordinary citizens, either. - Many young men and women in my extended family have served in these wars. I am proud of them. I also wish they hadn’t needed to go. - The peace movement, in which I played a small part during the Vietnam War, is now dormant. Almost nobody questions the need for war now. - The hate we felt for Al Qaeda, the self-appointed enemy that attacked on 9/11, has since shifted to each other. I’ve been alive for a long time, and I can’t remember any period, including the Vietnam War, when it has been harder for political opponents to listen to each other, much less understand what the other is saying. Ad hominem arguments rule. - One reason for our uncompromising political posturing and rhetoric is the loss of the moderate center that was held in place by the mainstream media, and especially by the evening network news. Even as late as 2001, we turned en mass to network TV and newspapers for reporting and analysis that at least tried to be unbiased, accountable and responsible to the whole country and not just to partisan factions. Now even CNN looks like an informercial to me. I can’t shake the feeling that, in ways we don’t want to admit, the terrorists have won something. 9/11 gave us fear, and the will to attack. It changed our hearts and minds. When I look back on human history, starting with our diaspora out of Africa only a few dozen millennia ago, I see persisting through it all a will to kill and dominate that is hardly diminished by civilization. We have hated and killed The Other for the duration. For all its many virtues, our species remains a violent and homicidal one. We’ve killed others who looked or spoke differently than we do. We’ve killed for land and religion and resources, which included each other, whom we often kidnapped and made into slaves. Even in our own country we killed each other by the dozens of thousands, over differing notions of freedom. (The Civil War is only two generations back on my father’s side. One great aunt, whom I remember well, was twelve years old when Lincoln was shot, and told stories about it. She was born when slavery was still more than legal in the U.S.) How many people have died because of 9/11, since that day? Have their deaths been worthwhile? Have they bought peace, really? Will anything, ever? I have my doubts, and those started ten years ago today. [Later...] Deaths in the War on Terror, according to Wikipedia, as of today: - Iraq: 62,570 to 1,124,000 - Afghanistan: between 10,960 and 49,600 - Pakistan: between 1467 and 2334 - Somalia: 7,000+ And then, Total American casualties from the War on Terror (this includes fighting throughout the world): Draw, or re-draw, your own conclusions. I still don’t have any. Or many. The older I get, the less certain I am of my own opinions, especially about War, the reasoning methods for which which seem to be hard-coded into human nature. In my heart I’m still a pacifist, but in my mind I’m not so sure. Here’s what I wrote in Deliberate Explosive Devices last year:video. Still true. Bonus link from Euan Semple. - - There has been cultural progress since 9/11. One example that speaks to me personally is the integration of gay men and women into the mainstream — in politics, marriage, family structures, the military, professional life. So there is hope for a better, more just, and less violent future. What strikes me reading this list ten years on is that we still are looking for a commercial model for the Internet, rather than accepting that culture doesn’t come wrapped in plastic cases from Disney. - Here’s what *I* blogged that day: Hear, hear, I have been avoiding all the coverage of the 10th anniversary since I can’t imagine the mainstream media – nor most of the alternative channels – adding anything meaningful. As an Australian even the emotional impact of the attack is only second-hand (at best). Intellectually I can understand the effect it must have had but the reaction has caused many more problems than it solved. Treating terrorism as a criminal matter (as was done by most other countries that were attacked afterward) seems to be more effective than giving the bad guys credibility by calling them ‘the enemy’. Relevant to this (though I could not, of course, have known it when I wrote the essay) is that for the past 10 years, TSA’s official “threat level” has never gone below “orange.” TSA has, of course, an interest in keeping it that way because — at least in their minds — it gives them and some of their more absurd rules a raison d’être. The best comment on 9/11 I’ve read to date in terms of matching my feelings about what’s happened was this post on SlashDot a crime? Alas, we are still attacking ourselves, our citizens, and our fundamental rights 10 years later. See, for example, - - I remember I’d just come home from the university that day. I turned on my TV and saw the 1st WTC tower on fire then the 1st seconds I heard that an airplane crashed in it. In the beginning I started thinking that it was a new action movie, but after 1 minute I started feeling sadness and fear and after the 2nd plane as you mentioned Doc the will to fight back. That was not a movie, that was a reality. I realized that those terrible things were going to change the world. I believe 1 day the humanity and common sense are going to be among human, not the animal instincts to be dominant like the #1 rase or #1 religion or whatever. WE ARE PEOPLE! Thanks for the post Doc. God bless. Alex.

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TSA Body Scanner Program Is Super Pervy, Must Be Terminated, Says Appeals Court Hallelujah: Security checkpoints across the nation will no longer serve as First Amendment-scoffing peep shows for the feds! (At least for the time being.) A three-judge panel from the Washington, D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that TSA's body scanners, better known as porn machines, were installed without notifying the public and seeking comment -- and are therefore illegal under federal law. The program must be halted immediately. CNET reports that the judges "would not order TSA to immediately halt the full-body screening," but instead told the agency it is expected to "promptly to proceed in a manner consistent with this opinion." So not an outright ban, more a Four Loko-type warning. Like: If you don't heed our better judgment, you will be taken down by an angry mob, then probably sent to jail forever. Pushed along by an irate, violated public (and most definitely the infamous Bikini Girl, our favorite L.A. protester ever), the decision comes harsh and early. The TSA body-scanner lawsuit was only filed by the Electronic Privacy Information Center six months ago, in February. During proceedings, EPIC uncovered all sorts of atrocious government documents, including ones that revealed the "federal agency's plans to expand the use of these systems at railways, stadiums, and elsewhere," and others showing the scanners were never properly tested for radiation. Within our own conspiracy theory, we're suspicious the scanners are part of a larger, insanely terrifying federal-agency movement to identify people using biometrics -- where nothing is private and everyone is trackable, under a "War on Terror" pretense. But thankfully, as of today, this porny leg of the operation has been immobilized (and Bikini Girl will have to find herself a hot new cause). Thanks much, your honors! [@simone_electra/[email protected]]

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The Late Heath Ledger Directed a Just-Released Rap Video The Australian-born, London-based rapper decided to hold off on releasing the video because he didn't feel comfortable doing so after Heath died. N'FA says: "Friends and his family said it needed to be seen. Heath loved it... Heath loved the song, and wanted to make a video that artistically married itself to the energy of the track, to indulge listeners and viewers alike."Ledger came up with the dark concept in his garage, just a short while before his untimely death in January of 2008. But this isn't a traditional chicks in bikinis booty shaking rap video. You'll definitely spot Joker references with the white makeup, bow ties, and top hats, and we can't help but think of the White Stripes a little bit, with all the red, white, and black color schemes. As an added bonus, N'FA's floating head makes the video downright creepy -- but in a cool way. See the music video for "Cause an Effect" after the jump, and tell us, do you think Heath missed his calling in rap video directing?

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Rio Acai Bowl Epidemic Strikes Apple A Day But this is a different incarnation of the berry. Frozen, unprocessed acai from a company called Nativo is the base of a dish that defies classification. (Our best attempt is to call it a frozen fruit pudding.) The other ingredients are simply bananas and apple juice. It's blended in a food processor, served in a huge bowl, and topped with banana slices for $10 a pop. Granola is a usual add-on, and costs just a dollar. It's common to eat acai this way in Rio de Janeiro, according to Mario Levinsohn, a native of Brazil who studies economics here in Miami. He was at the Apple A Day counter eating his first of three huge bowls of the stuff when I walked in. Three! At his elbows were two friends, both of whom were also indulging in Rio bowls. "I love the taste. This is the traditional way we have acai in Rio," Levinsohn said. "I've eaten this every day ever since I was a little boy." "It's got eight times the antioxidant properties of blueberries," his friend chimed in between spoonfuls. The superfruit does have rich amino acid and fatty acid profiles, and is said to offer a host of health benefits, including the ones mentioned at the top of this article. Apple A Day started getting Nativo's pure, raw acai product and offering the Rio acai bowl about three months ago. Employees say they can't keep the stuff in stock. "A lot of Brazilians come in and have it every day, but then they tell their co-workers, and they start coming in too. That's why I call it the epidemic," said Apple A Day employee Alejandro Llamozas, who also says he eats a bowl daily. "You start to feel bad if you don't have it," he said, although he denied that the dish bore any similarity to crack cocaine. Based on my own very unscientific research, I would have to agree that lust for these cold, gelatinous purple bowls seems to be viral. When I spoke to a few South Beach dwelling acquaintances about them after my visit to Apple A Day, an uncannily large portion of them had either already been in for one or had heard about them. So is it really that spectacular? Obviously, I had to find out firsthand. First, I was surprised to find that it wasn't very sweet. It had a creamy texture and a pleasant, mild taste. The granola and banana topping made the food seem more dessert-like, but if I were to order it again, I think I would forgo the granola (even though it was delicious) to avoid the added fat and sugar and reap the unadulterated health benefits. It may have been a psychosomatic response, but I will say that I felt an energy lift after I finished my bowl. I thought the portion size was generous, and found it surprising that Levinsohn could sit and literally eat bowl after bowl of the stuff. The staff at Apple A Day informed me that three was his usual daily intake. I guess it's a Brazilian thing, and an expensive one at that. At the rate he's eating, he's spending $900 a month on the beloved Brazilian breakfast food. You can get a supersized superfruit bowl of your own for $10 at Apple A Day, if you're willing to risk acquiring a healthy but potentially costly new addiction. The shop also sells packets of the frozen acai puree for $6.49 in case you'd rather use it to make smoothies at home. Follow Short Order on Facebook and Twitter @Short_Order.

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Few weeks ago, I release the version 1.3 of the LINQ to SharePoint DSL Extension. In this version, I introduced a new feature to generate automatically a repository layer pattern from a LINQ to SharePoint data model. You can find 3 tutorials about this feature in my previous post: This generator is only a T4 file (TT), and this file can generate automatically in Visual Studio some code. It means that it's really easy to implement your own generator in your projects. If you do that, you can generate anything that you want from a LINQ to SharePoint data model. Your model (l2sp) file could be the input of some code generation. For the next versions, I'm thinking about new TT items to add in the project, like for example a "Repository light pattern" (same pattern but without the helpers methods). If this post, I will try to explain you how to develop your own code generator from a LINQ to SharePoint data model. Please note that this tutorial is not about the basics of the T4 programmation, if you don't know this technology or if you need more information about it, you can read the MSDN section about Code Generation and T4 Text Templates. First, you need to understand that all the objects that you manage in your model (lists, content types, enumerations, mapped properties, etc.) are constructed as an object model. It means that you can load in objects an existing data model contained in a L2SP file. In a TT file in Visual Studio, it's really easy thanks to the "DSL directive processor". For example, create a new LINQ to SharePoint data model in your project if you don't have it (read this tutorial if you need to know how to do that). Now add a new TT file in a Visual Studio 2010 project (right click on the project name, Add and Add new item) : Click on the Add button. A new T4 file is created with the following content: <#@ template debug="false" hostspecific="false" language="C#" #> <#@ output extension=".txt" #> You can remark that this text template will generate a text file as output, and that this generated file is attached with your generator: Now erase all the content of your tt file, and replace it by this new'" #> Change the value of the "filename=" attribute by the relative path from this file to the l2sp schema that you want to use. Be sure that the path to this file is good, and save your TT file. If the generation is succedded, now the text file has been replaced by a C# file: Now you are ready to generate what you want from this model. Indeed, the line containing the reference to the L2SP file automatically loaded the content to tranform it in objects in the current context In fact, the collection is already loaded in your TT context, and you can browse the model elements through the "this.Linq2spModel.Elements" property. For example, if you want to write in your CS file all the lists contained in a LINQ to SharePoint Data Model, you can write the following'" #> //This text is generated from a custom TT file//This text contains all the list of the l2sp input file:<#foreach (BaseMappingElement element in this.Linq2spModel.Elements){ if (element is List) { List list = element as List; string listName = list.Name; string sharePointListName = list.MappedListName;#>//Detected list entity called '<#=listName#>' mapped to the SharePoint list '<#=sharePointListName#>' <# }}#> For my model, the result of this template file is: To conclude, it's easy to implement some generators from an input LINQ to SharePoint model. This tip can help you to generate anything you want from elements contained in a schema. A complete class documentation about the object model of the L2SP content will be available online soon. If you want to write some useful generators and share it with the community, please send it to me, I could be interested to redistribute it by default with the extension.

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With El Taller and the Latin American Popular Music Ensemble Home | About the Works | Credits | El Taller | Personnel | Personnel by Track | Tracks | Translations About the CD: Paisaje Urbano sings the landscape of Latin American cities and their music genres. The journey starts in Buenos Aires, with Piazzolla’s fiery Libertango, and ends in Rio de Janeiro with Jobim’s cool bossa nova tune Água de beber. Both owe something also to Paris and New York. The tango-vals by Carlos Gardel, Lejana tierra mía, and song recreations in Rapsodia en Bolero and Ódiame take us further north, but also back in time, when guitar trios serenaded young city women under the tropical night. Latin urban styles are not only sophisticated explorations of love and dance. Siembra, written by Rubén Blades, speaks of moral values, and María Suite raises important social issues. Indeed, this Paisaje Urbano mixes haunting memories of a rural past with the vital modernity of city life. Marysol Quevedo About the Project: Paisaje Urbano was conceived by El Taller as an adventurous synthesis of both traditional and urban Latin styles with the techniques of jazz and modern classical music. El Taller is the advanced workshop and performing group of the Latin American Popular Music Ensemble (LAPME), which was created by Indiana University’s Latin American Music Center for the exploration of Latin American music from the perspective of the classical musician. For more information, visit. Note: Paisaje Urbano was released at the LAMC’sFiftieth Anniversary Conference held at Indiana University on October. 19-23, 2011. The Latin American Popular Music Ensemble and El Taller performed a concert in Auer Hall at Indiana University on November 30, 2011, at 8 p.m., as the official release concert of the recording.

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Urban Meyer says he absolutely will return in 2011by Jason Lieser Florida coach Urban Meyer casually mentioned Monday that he intends to be back for the 2011 season. He reiterated that much more clearly after today’s practice. “100 percent,” he said. “Absolutely.” Asked what would get in the way of that plan, Meyer answered, “nothing.” Meyer’s future at Florida will always be in question due his past health issues and the lure of other jobs. While Meyer has never shown legitimate interest in the NFL, if Notre Dame or Ohio State needs a coach in the near future, he would be an obvious candidate with ties to both schools. Health problems pushed him to resign last December, but he changed his mind the next day and opted for a leave of absence instead. Meyer, 46, said in June he was diagnosed with esophageal spasms and could remedy the issue by eating better, exercising more and taking medication. After this season, Meyer has five seasons and $20 million left on his current contract. Athletic director Jeremy Foley said earlier this season he hopes Meyer is with the Gators another decade. “The head coach will be back next year,” Meyer said Monday. “I mean, I can’t say that. I hope I am. I want to do the best I can to get this thing back to the elite level, which we all expect.” Tags: Football, Urban Meyer November 19th, 2010 at 9:43 am Canesrule’s intuition, zero Everything else, 100% November 19th, 2010 at 11:51 am Hell yeah he will be back to start our next run. Any fool knows that we won’t be down for long.

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31: Tim Wil makes the cut. Tastemaker 31: Tim Wilson The Meat Shop owner Tim Wilson was born in Canada in 1965 and raised in Iowa, where he raised pigs. In 1986 he met his wife, Beth, married and settled down in the Arizona desert; they now have two children. He began farming in 2003 after 20 years of owning a construction business. He currently owns a pig farm, slaughterhouse and The Meat Shop where he sells local all-natural pork, grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, and pasture-raised lamb. I arrived in Phoenix with... nothing much, only what I could fit in my car If I was sitting down to dinner for six, my five dream dining companions would be... my wife, son, daughter, son in law, mother and step dad. One place everyone who comes to Phoenix must eat is... Different Pointe of View. One menu item this city could do without is... tostadas. My last meal in Phoenix would be... pig roast. Follow Chow Bella on Facebook and Twitter and Pinterest. Location Info Venue Map The Meat Shop 202 E. Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ Show additional locations » Different Pointe of View 11111 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, AZ Category: Restaurant

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Other People's Blogs: Jay-Z Splits From Def Jam, Green Day vs. Wal-Mart, Vampire Weeked DJs Prom

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: RT @ChrisBaker1337: Has the world's most complex math problem been solved? The proofs are so bizarre & complex that no one can verify it. h… - PLOS Staff Blogs PLOS Blogs Network - All Models Are Wrong - At the Interface - Body Politic - CitizenSci - DNA Science Blog - Gobbledygook - Integrative Paleontologists - Mind the Brain - MIT SciWrite - Neuroanthropology - NeuroTribes - Obesity Panacea - Public Health - Sci-Ed - The Gleaming Retort - The Guest Blog - The Panic Virus - The Student Blog - This May Hurt a Bit - Tooth and Claw - Translational Global Health - Wonderland - Work In Progress PLOS Archived Blogs Latest Network Posts - Opportunistic pathogens evolve mostly harmlessly in healthy humans in EveryONE - Open for microbiology: PLOS Biology at ASM 2013 in PLOS Biologue - Reconnecting with Food. Essential for our health. in Translational Global Health - This Week in PLOS NTDs and PLOS Pathogens: Targeting Schistosome Receptors; the Secret Life of Glycoproteins; New Strategies Against TB; RRV Viral Entry Mediation in Rhesus Monkeys; and More in Speaking of Medicine - Botanical Beauty – Art – Forms – in – Nature in At the Interface - Mind the Brain Podcast Episode 01 - The Neuroscience of Art, Beauty, and Aesthetics in Mind the Brain - Why Measure Coverage of MNCH? in Speaking of Medicine - A Little Girl With Giant Axons, a Deranged Cytoskeleton, and Someday Gene Therapy in DNA Science Blog - The Many Faces of Success in Citizen Science in CitizenSci - PLOS ONE Goes to the Mile-High City for ASM 2013 in EveryONE TagsAfrica Andrew Wakefield antiretroviral treatment AskEveryONE author spotlight cancer citizen science clinical trials developing world Editorial Manager FAQ Featured Image Functionality global health health health information health policy HIV HIV/AIDS malaria maternal health Media Mental Health MIT MMR MSF neglected tropical diseases open access orcid pharmaceutical industry PLoS ONE PLoS ONE Video Shorts Policy public health Question reference management Research highlights sanitation science science communication science education The Panic Virus tuberculosis twitter water Archives You may also be interested in: Click to read more about the PLOS Text Mining Collection

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Breakingviews Juilliard improves tone of China’s urbanisation By John Foley The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. The tone of China’s frantic urbanisation may be changing for the better. The Juilliard School, one of the best known U.S. music and fine arts colleges, has picked the city of Tianjin for a new institute. The host city is unlikely to be motivated only by a love of the performing arts, but it matters little so long as China’s urban jungle gets more liveable. It’s not hard to see why Juilliard picked Tianjin. The city will offer the U.S. school a brand new campus rent free, according to a person familiar with the situation. At present the new site, in the wannabe financial centre of Yujiapu, is an hour’s drive from Tianjin. But high-speed railway lines should cut that leg to mere minutes, making Beijing also accessible within an hour or so. Financially, that could make it a big win. The campus should be in easy reach of a formidable population of rising middle classes. Greater China already supplies around a tenth of Juilliard’s U.S. music students. Classical music is hot: a fraught Juilliard audition even makes an appearance in Amy Chua’s controversial parental memoir “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother”. Tianjin’s motives may not be purely artistic either. Big cities are clamouring for Western trophies to show their global credentials. Think NYU’s Shanghai campus, due to open next year – or the signings of international soccer players Dario Conca and Dider Drogba to Chinese teams. While there’s room for discord – Chinese President Hu Jintao has complained Western influences are too prevalent in the media – it should be minor. By avoiding theatre and dance, Juilliard shouldn’t fall foul of China’s censors, and by not offering formal degrees, it also won’t need to worry about the equivalence of qualifications. The school is sticking to what it knows too – there’ll be violin lessons, but no-one will be studying the erhu any time soon. China is building cities at an alarming rate, around 20 a year, and should account for 38 percent of the global increase in urban floor space between 2010 and 2015, according to McKinsey. That’s a lot of sprawl. Any idea for making city living more harmonious deserves an audience.

http://blogs.reuters.com/breakingviews/2012/06/29/juilliard-improves-tone-of-chinas-urbanisation/

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Among. All of this is true. But when I interviewed Prokhorov in Moscow a few days ago, I realized that it missed the most important point — what Prokhorov’s candidacy, and the man himself, tells us about the battle raging today inside the Russian governing elite. When people take to the streets to challenge their regimes, particularly in societies that had been dismissed as apathetic, the most exciting story is the protesters. Many of them are fresh faces, and they can be painted in the idealistic colors of the outsider. The opposition is certainly important — and it usually also has the virtue of being right. But the fate of the protest movement is very often decided not on the raucous streets where the opposition marches, but in the grim offices where the governing establishment decides how it will respond and how it can hang on to the loot it acquired while in power. That was the case in the Soviet Union 20 years ago, when three career Communist Party officials gathered in a hunting resort in Belarus to sign the death warrant of the regime that created them. It was true of the Orange Revolution in Ukraine, which was led by a man who had served as prime minister and central bank chief for the president he was defying. And it was decisive last year in Egypt, where Hosni Mubarak lost the support of the military.

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It’s the year of Tiger in the Lunar calendar. JP Morgan Asset management says the Tiger year opens with a bang only to peter out with a whimper — it is a year of fluctuating fortunes with people doing dramatic things, often on the spur of the moment. “In short, it is a year of massive change, but it can also be a year to inject new life into a losing cause,” the asset manager says. Here are some events that happened in previous Tiger years, listed by JPM: 1950: The (then) USSR claimed to have developed the atomic bomb, while the Korean War began with the North invading the South. 1962: Typhoon Wandda unleashed havoc in Hong Kong, while a border dispute escalated into the Sino-Indian war. 1974: A record number of tornadoes in the U.S., the IRA bombing of the UK parliament and the sudden resignation of Richard Nixon as the U.S. president at the height of the Watergate investigation

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Reuters Soccer Blog World Soccer views and news from Left field:.."

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Romney defends wealth, Santorum touts conservatism TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan (Reuters) – In a tight race to win the Michigan primary, Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney strongly defended his wealth on Sunday and challenged voters to support someone else if they did not like his success. Romney is worth an estimated $250 million and has been accused of being out of touch with most Americans’ economic struggles. Romney, Santorum battle for support in tight Michigan race TROY, Michigan (Reuters) –. Why Romney’s parents are buried in Brighton, Michigan. In Michigan, Santorum feels heat from within DETROIT (Reuters) –. Mitt Romney in search of more Mitts at Mitt restaurant MOUNT CLEMENS, Michigan (Reuters) –. Romney says he is ‘only chance’ to defeat Obama DETROIT, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Mitt Romney on Friday declared himself the Republican presidential candidate with “the only chance” to defeat President Barack Obama as he seized on signs that rival Rick Santorum’s grip on Michigan appears to be slipping. Romney vowed to bring fundamental change to rebuild the U.S. economy with fiscally conservative policies, a message he hopes will help him make a comeback in the hard-hit state where he was born and where Santorum is threatening to score an upset. Romney edges back into White House race, assails Santorum MILFORD, Michigan (Reuters) – Republican. Romney clawing his way back in Republican race MESA, Arizona (Reuters) – Mitt. Santorum at center stage in Arizona Republican debate MESA, Arizona (Reuters) – Rivals heaped criticism on surprise front-runner Rick Santorum in a debate among U.S. Republican presidential candidates on Wednesday, hoping to stall his surge at a pivotal period in the 2012 campaign. Mitt Romney and libertarian congressman Ron Paul tried to raise doubts about Santorum and questioned his fiscal conservative credentials based on his time in the U.S. Congress when he was an easy backer of government spending projects deemed wasteful by critics. Santorum at center stage in crucial Arizona debate MESA, Arizona (Reuters) – Rick Santorum finally got his chance at center stage in a debate of Republican presidential candidates on Wednesday that represented the best chance to address large numbers of voters before a pivotal period in the 2012 campaign. Santorum, surging in opinion polls, was likely to face tough questions over his strong conservative views on social issues as he and rivals Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul began the debate sponsored by CNN.

http://blogs.reuters.com/steve-holland/page/28/

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Alfa, Telenor make peace; plan $23 billion merger MOSCOW/OSLO (Reuters) –. Greenpeace blocks Arctic coal mine in Svalbard OSLO tons this weekend.. A.

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On this 11th anniversary of the terror attacks of 9/11, Sacramento-area residents can pay tribute to the victims at Cal Expo, which is hosting a day of reflection Tuesday at the State Fair's September 11 Memorial Plaza from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parking and admission to the memorial are free on Tuesday. Construction of the Cal Expo memorial began a year after the attack, when board member Larry Davis acquired and donated 125,000 pounds of wreckage from the World Trade Center to Cal Expo. The memorial also includes a granite ball inscribed with the names of 9/11 victims. For more information: calexpo.

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Turning » A primatologist discovers the social factors responsible for maternal infanticide » Major Phobias Might Hasten Aging _5<<_7<<_8<<_9<< » When Sleeping Turns Deadly and Other Strange Tales from Scientific American MIND >>IMAGE » Want to Change Your Life? This Movie Might Inspire You >>IMAGE » Tiger Tradeoffs: Balancing Medical and Psychological Well-Being in Zoos _13<< »

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Call for Donations: Help us Reach our Goal in Support of Skype for Peace 11/01/2012 in Big Blog by andys Do you think technology can bring positive change to the world? At Skype, we’re driven by the notion that our work makes the lives of our users better by helping make communication as easy and accessible to everyone as possible. This idea is backed by our strong feeling that it’s important to seek new ways to give back to both our users and the local communities we’re a part of. For the past three years, we’ve contributed by providing Skype technology and instruction on how to use it to organizations focused on education, world peace efforts and humanitarian aid. As a part of these efforts, we are honored to join together with consumers, non-governmental organizations and corporations including Microsoft, Unilever, JCPenney and many more around the world to be a founding partner of #GivingTuesday, a national day of giving in the U.S dedicated to raising funds and awareness for important causes everywhere. As part of Skype’s founding partner role in Giving Tuesday we are happy to support Skype for Peace. With Skype’s help, Peace One Day was able to create the Peace One Day Global Education Resource, a set of 15 interactive, student-centered classroom lesson plans exploring issues such as anti-bullying, the United Nations and great peacemakers. The lesson plans connect classrooms around the world using Skype video calling to discuss peace efforts and methods of non-violent conflict resolution. The Peace One Day Global Education Resource is already being used by classrooms in 193 countries, but we feel that this isn’t enough. Our hope is that we can inspire the world to give together and raise money to eventually make the resource available to every teacher around the globe. Help us give the power to bring about world peace to the next generation and make the world a better place this #GivingTuesday: please visit to donate now.

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Obama is right to keep America's nuclear weapons trained on Iran Ahmadinejad greets his supporters in the city of Oroumieh today (Photo: EPA) The hardline regime of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad would do well to take note of U.S. President Barack Obama's carefully-worded caveat about the conditions under which America might use its devastating stockpile of nuclear weapons. In his Nuclear Posture Review, Mr Obama stresses that the role of America's nuclear arsenal is to deter nuclear attacks on the U.S. and its allies, and rules out the use of nuclear weapons against non-nuclear countries, even if they were to attack the U.S. with non-conventional weapons, such as chemical or biological devices. But he makes an important exception with regard to both Iran and North Korea. While stating that he would refrain from launching nuclear attacks against countries that have signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, this constraint only applies to those countries that are in compliance with the NPT, which both North Korea and Iran are most certainly not. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad might think he can drum up domestic support by denouncing Mr Obama's policy as that of a "cowboy", but he would do well to give its implications serious consideration. The West is heading for a fresh confrontation with Iran over its refusal to freeze its uranium enrichment programme, with a new round of sanctions likely to be implemented in the next few weeks. But if Iran continues to defy world opinion and presses ahead with its attempts to build an atom bomb, it could easily find itself in the target sights of America's nuclear technicians. Debate 2010: How great is the threat posed to Britain's security by Ir

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The BBC's tawdry Jubilee coverage was the inevitable result of our increasingly infantile culture How are we to understand the colossal tawdriness of the BBC’s coverage of the river pageant? It must be seen against the backdrop of a national and general infantilisation of our culture. The rot starts at the junior school. The child is driven there because of our hysterical obsession with paedophiles. There is not the same programme of competitive sports and field trips as in the past – partly because the very idea of competition contravenes the prevailing ideology, but also because the absurd and tyrannical health and safety regulations discourage school trips for fear the teachers will be sued in case of accident. The emotional nurturing of our children has been ruined too. The teacher is not allowed to chastise them to deter persistent naughtiness. He dare not suggest that there is an objective difference between right and wrong – because, “everyone must be free to make up their (sic) own mind”. What mind? Worse, he can’t hug them and cuddle them when they’re upset or sad. I was at a livery dinner with a bright young head of sport in a prep school and he said restrictions on teachers now make effective teaching of contact sports all but impossible. He said, “when teaching how to tell the time, the answer to the question, ‘what time is it when the big hand is on the little hand?’ is ‘it’s time to arrest the maths teacher’.” What chance for our children in a society that has wilfully demoralised and infantilised itself? Fifteen years ago, Digby Anderson and I produced a volume of essays on the sentimentalisation of society. We got death-threats. I wanted to follow this up with another book on the infantilisation of society. For one reason and another we didn’t get round to it and now I think I have missed the boat. Things are too far gone. The culture we inhabit and promote is both babyish and narcissistic. Listen on the bus or train to anyone under the age of twenty-five: “It’s like, I was like…I went, like… Like, I was, like.” I thought I’d seen everything. Then I came across Facebook. Grown men and women, professional people in their 20s and 30s make electronic images of themselves and declare to anyone who cares to switch on their laptop that their chief interest is “partying and fun things.” They advertise that their status is that they are “currently in a relationship.” Then they display mugshots of their friends like some bizarre catalogue of an institution for the criminally insane. People who display this combination of self-regard and baby-talk ought to be sectioned. That’s the lot of us, actually,

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/petermullen/100163006/the-bbcs-tawdry-jubilee-coverage-was-the-inevitable-result-of-our-increasingly-infantile-culture/

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A new study says good-looking politicians get put on TV more often than the ugly ones, and it includes this bit of bonus research: Tennessee’s own (and frequent cable TV guest) Rep. Marsha Blackburn has been rated as Congress’s most attractive member. The researchers from Israel asked college students — perhaps the world’s shrewdest arbiters of attractiveness — to rate all of the members of Congress outside of leadership, with Blackburn beating out the legitimately handsome South Dakota Sen. John Thune and Florida Rep. Connie Mack. Researchers then figured out how often each member showed up on television and determined the hotties got more airtime. “The effect of attractiveness on news coverage, the study found, was greater than the effect of tenure in office, or bill sponsorship,” the New York Times said in a write-up of the study. “Frequency of news releases had no discernible effect on news media appearances.” Now, Blackburn does seem to get on TV a lot, and another factor could have worked in her favor. Researchers said members of Congress who “espoused more extreme ideologies” were also favored, and whether you see her as extreme or not, Blackburn is not shy about sponsoring hot-button legislation. Some recent examples include the STRIP Act, a bill targeting the Transportation Security Administration that Blackburn shrewdly filed during the holiday travel season, and her sparring with the Federal Communications Commission over Internet regulation. (Working against Blackburn, however, were TV producers’ preference for Congressmen who are male, black or from a larger state.) Radio and newspapers were immune to the wiles of attractiveness. Those of us in the ugly branches of journalism were no more likely to quote pretty people than other members of Congress, researchers found. Our items are never shallow, it would seem.

http://blogs.tennessean.com/politics/2012/study-says-blackburn-other-good-looking-people-get-more-airtime/?repeat=w3tc

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[...] Steve Cohen says Haslam bent to politics with health exchange decision U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, isn’t buying Gov. Bill Haslam’s claim that politics didn’t play a role in his decision not to set up a Tennessee-run health insurance exchange, and he’s pointing to the governor’s own words as evidence. “It is obvious politics played a substantial part in the Governor’s decision,” Cohen said in a [...] Has [...] Advocates mark 1st birthday of health care reform [...] Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Goebbels in health care debate U [...] Health care advocates press case in Nashville Advocates, [...]

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When his first start at center since 2010, Velasco got good reviews for his performance in the preseason opener at Seattle. Said offensive coordinator Chris Palmer: “I thought he played very well for the first time out.” Hasselbeck and Velasco had talked about the challenge of the center mastering the silent count prior to the game, but that went smoothly for the most part. The Seattle environment even provided a better-than-usual preseason test for Velasco, as CenturyLink Field was noisy and nearly filled to capacity. “We had a little hiccup there early in the game,” Palmer said of the silent count, “but after that we were fine.” Palmer wasn’t as happy with the overall play of the first-team line, especially in terms of the run game. Chris Johnson, for instance, was held to eight yards on five carries. “I’d say obviously we’re not happy with our run game and what we did, especially with the first (group),” Palmer said. “I think it was more communication than it was anything else. You have to give the back a chance to get going and sometimes we didn’t give him a chance to get going. Again, it’s preseason and we’ll continue to get better.” The contest was the first for the newly aligned interior, which featured Steve Hutchinson at left guard, Velasco at center and Leroy Harris at right guard. “For us in the run game, it was pretty sloppy,” Harris said. “Not individually, but sloppy overall. We’ve got lots of technique stuff to clean up. There was a little bit of penetration here and there that messed a play up. We have to clean that stuff up all around.”

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The cheating scandals in Atlanta and Long Island that rocked the educational establishment last year appear to be spreading. In the past, the tendency has been to view these scandals as isolated incidents—examples of moral failures on the part of individual teachers or school districts. A new study by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, however, refutes this view—the problem of cheating is much more serious and widespread than previously thought. According to the study, which examined test results from the largest school districts in all 50 states, a full six percent (196) have evidence of widespread manipulation of test results. The evidence implicates school districts from Los Angeles to Houston to Baltimore, and the scandals, if true, could impact tens of thousands of students nationwide. It is certainly possible that some of these anomalous results are just that—anomalies with a perfectly valid explanation behind them. But it is exceedingly unlikely that all—or even the majority—of them are; cheating is clearly a serious problem in a growing number of American school districts. This speaks to a serious failure, both moral and systemic, in our education system. The moral issues are obvious—teachers face many difficulties in their jobs, but there is absolutely no excuse for fabricating test scores and lying about student’s achievements. The widely distributed nature of these allegations shows that this is a serious moral problem and not simply the work of a few bad apples. Yet perhaps more serious is what this shows about the weakness of the big box model in American education. In today’s bureaucratic and centralized public schools, parents often find that they have little knowledge of the teachers who are entrusted with their children’s education. Taxpayers are frustrated: schools seem to be getting more and more money, but old problems persist and in some ways get worse. Partly to respond to these concerns, districts try to assess both teachers schools and states and federal authorities try to assess everything going on locally under their jurisdiction. These evaluation process are almost always clumsy, bureaucratic and deeply flawed. Fraud often results; teachers and administrators resent what feels like the unfairness and arbitrary nature of crude and one sided evaluation measures. With both funding for their students and their own professional standing potentially at risk, the temptation to cheat isn’t always resisted.. Big box schools that can’t monitor teaching effectively, and where teachers and administrators cheat are no place for this country’s kids.

http://blogs.the-american-interest.com/wrm/2012/03/26/cheating-scandal-goes-national/

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Many Hands Tend the Food Safety Net Undersecretary Kevin Concannon meets with Sisters of the Holy Family, an order of nuns based in New Orleans. When a newspaper reporter asked me recently, “What can I tell our readers about the USDA programs,” I told her: “Most of what USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service does is through others.” As I travel throughout the country, I see how different organizations come together to carry out our mission of putting food on the table for those in need. In concert with FNS’ 15 nutrition assistance programs, hundreds of organizations are working hard every day to create the safety net against hunger that protects Americans. Without fanfare and with little public notice, coalitions of non-profits, religious organizations and groups of volunteers are often the first line of defense against hunger. Read more »

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City Smoking Crackdown's Newest Victim: Snoop Dogg the establishment is clearly running scared. "Not even Snoop Dogg is immune to the city's crackdown on smoking in nightclubs," reports Page Six. "The rapper, known for his affinity for funny-smelling tobacco, lit a cigarette inside M2 nightclub Saturday night. Owner Joey Morrissey rushed over to tell him to put it out. 'But it's just a cigarette,' Dogg responded. He put out the smoke but remained rather subdued until he and his entourage left around 4:30 a.m. 'Normally he would get on the mike and rap, but he seemed depressed all night because he couldn't smoke,' said a witness." Welcome to the New New York, Calvin, where even regular cigarettes constitute a crime, and a dude who looks just like Mark Ronson might betray you and the club you're in to the health department. [NYP]

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I think James Casebere is stalking me. That’s my house in “Landscape with House (Dutchess County, NY) #8.” Sure, my house isn’t in New York — it’s in Fargo — but he isn’t fooling me with that title. James Casebere, Landscape with Houses (Dutchess County, NY) #8, 2010. Framed digital chromogenic print mounted to Dibond paper: 69 3/4 x 86 1/4 inches. See it? It’s the house in the foreground, all by its lonesome on the street with driveways to nowhere. It’s the only house without window shades; the one without pigment that’s fenced in by hedges. Look. My house cowers below the looming houses on the hill; those big colorful houses with above ground pools, TV antennae, and playgrounds. And above them, a stately blue house presides at the top of the hill. Me, I’m at the bottom — colorless — watching the sun set behind the other houses, blocked from a forest of color by my betters. It’s rather sad – this exploitation of my life and house for art. But wait! Take another look: See how there are no driveways visible at the bigger houses, how their curtains keep them insulated, how their pools, barbecue sets, and TVs keep them tethered to their homes? I have mobility. My home has the only vehicle in sight in this unpeopled world. I have a bike. I have a house that spills onto the sidewalk, connected to a road that leads to the great unknown. I moved to the Twin Cities from Fargo to escape this life — to become something more than the value of my house size — to connect to culture by going to events like the Lifelike exhibition at the Walker Art Center. But then I turn a corner in the gallery and James Casebere is shoving my old life right back in my face. And I nearly trip over a bronze sleeping bag as I back away. About the author: Joel Hagen is a freelance writer living in the Twin Cities. His web portfolio is at. ______________________________________________________.)

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Fantasy—Once the Realm of the Nerdiest of Nerds—Is Going Mainstream. Kitty Litter The billionaires for wealthcare took over the sidewalk outside the richy-rich Multnomah Athletic Club—Portland's only gym with sanctions for "conservative" dress code violations—this morning, to protest about a meeting inside the club of Oregon health insurance chief executives. "They're discussing health reform. I'm not joking," said Betsy Dillner, with Healthcare for America Now, which organized the protest. "Or at least, they're in there discussing their talking points about it." A sergeant from central precinct swung by, introducing himself and asking "no arrests today?" The club wanted the protesters to stay off the property, on the sidewalk, he said. And no blocking of the entrance. That appeared to be just fine with them, as long as the officer would let them keep their billions. Would he let them keep their billions, I wondered? Evidently, he would. "I'm just so upset that people are threatening our income," said Inde Nile, one of the billionaires. "I can no longer afford a full time mechanic, so my Jaguar is in the shop." "And I'm about to lose my seventh vacation home," said Mora Yorbucks. "Why aren't these greedy poor people just buying insurance?" "I was glad to hear that 45,000 Americans are dying each year because they don't have insurance," she continued. "I mean, what are they doing for me?" The Mercury asked the MAC representative if it could get in touch with a representative of the health insurance industry meeting for comment about the protest. "I'm sorry, because it's a private club, I can't let you in," she said. Which is probably a better quote than I could have got from a spokesman, regardless. It costs $4,900 for an individual to join the MAC, if you can beat the "lottery" system, although of course, there's an evidently much-needed affirmative action program, if you're not white. Get the best of the Mercury each week in your inbox!

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Our Disgusting Media On CNN, Kathy Griffin kisses Anderson Cooper’s crotch It’s unprecedented! What will we do next? Why bother with clothing?. Beautiful. - Aggie Buck O'Fama said, January 1, 2013 @ 3:53 pm It’s time for CNN to fold up shop and follow Newsweek into history. It’s obvious they have come to the point where they have nothing of value to say. Lime Lite said, January 1, 2013 @ 7:59 pm If Kathy Griffin is the best CNN can do, then goodbye and good riddance! mrzee said, January 1, 2013 @ 10:18 pm Is Clinton’s News Network? mrzee said, January 1, 2013 @ 10:19 pm What I meant was is CNN….

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Kids who love to cook are invited to compete in the second annual Cook It Up! Student Recipe Challenge sponsored by the Hillsborough County School District's Student Nutrition Services. Between now and Dec. 12, Hillsborough County public school students in grades three to eight can vie for a chance to be "top chef" and possibly win two tickets to the Justin Bieber “Believe” Tour at the Amway Center in Orlando Jan. 25, including one-night hotel accommodations, compliments of Radio Disney. In addition, the winning recipe will be featured on the district-wide school lunch menu, the winning chef will receive an invitation to appear on Radio Disney’s “Kid’s Concern Show” and will celebrate with a school lunch party hosted by Radio Disney. The purpose of the contest is to promote the importance of healthful eating and introduce new, kid-appealing school meal options. Participants must submit a healthy and creative entrée recipe, along with a short essay explaining what makes their recipe nutritious and why it’s important to establish healthful eating habits. Entries can be submitted instantly on the SNS website. The top five finalists will be announced by Dec. 19 and will be invited to participate in a School Lunch Cook-Off. They will assist in preparing their dish for a panel of local celebrity judges. One participant will be named Cook It Up’s Ultimate School Lunch Chef.

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The two most important reasons why Rainforests are important in preventing global warming are: 1. Tropical rainforests are one of the world’s primary carbon sinks as they draw down atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), through photosynthesis and store it in biomass and other carbon stocks. In other words, they absorb and store massive amounts of CO2, the most important greenhouse gas responsible for global warming. 2. Deforestation is considered the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions (approx. 20%) after the burning of fossil fuels. This is more than the emissions from the entire global transport sector and larger than the annual emissions of the USA or China (IPCC, 2007). Tropical deforestation has a particularly strong effect on emissions because trees in tropical forests typically hold about 50% more carbon per hectare than trees outside the tropics. Tropical forests store 120-400 tonnes of carbon per hectare therefore burning them contributes huge quantities of CO2 emissions. In aggregate, there is more carbon stored in rainforests than there is in the atmosphere. Just one day of tropical forest emissions from deforestation is equal to 12.5 million people flying from London to New York (Forest NOW - GCP, 2008) As a result, tackling the issue of tropical deforestation will be essential if the world is to achieve the goal of limiting global warming to below 2º degrees Celsius this century and avoiding catastrophic climate change as concluded by IPCC.

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Two New Databases with Very Old Content17 10 2012 Thanks to funding from CUNY Central, we recently gained access to a couple of databases from Gale that contain unique historical collections: - National Geographic Magazine Archive offers the every single page (even the ads) from the magazine published between 1888 and 1994. It’s a blast to browse. - product fact sheet (pdf) - 17th-18th Century Burney Collection Newspapers, the new champ for the database with the longest name, is best known for providing the largest collection of British newspapers. It also includes pamphlets, broadsides, etc. - product fact sheet (pdf) Recent Comments

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Impressions, Jane Smiley, John Green, Lurlene McDaniel, Personal, Series, The Fault in our Stars, Thesis, Young Adult Dear Kelsey, When I was writing my thesis, I was obsessed with reading lists of “Books that Changed the World” in an effort to find some solid idea of why fiction matters. And that’s not to suggest that literature demands justification or that it needs some larger function in order to be important. I think questions like “So what are you doing with your English major” can be profoundly thoughtless because simply in the asking, they devalue knowledge as a pursuit. I did not need to go into publishing because I was an English major; studying something that was important and meaningful to me was (and should be) enough. So my thesis was never intended to be defensive—I did not want justify the discipline or the time I devoted (and still devote) to reading; I was just curious why. Why did reading become one of the biggest factors in the person I am and am still becoming? What drew me to books, rather than movies or sports or theater? And obviously, these are not really the kinds of questions one can definitively answer—and certainly not in a way that makes a tenable argument. But I still wondered, and still spent the time I should have spent researching on this nebulous and quixotic side quest. So when the books and articles about “Literature that Changed the World” would always include books like Mein Kampf and On the Origin of Species (which, yes, obviously changed the world) it was not really what I was looking for. In the first place, they weren’t fiction. Even though I enjoy nonfiction (I’m working at an academic publisher, for goodness sake!), I would never suggest that nonfiction is as important to me as novels. And in the second place, I wanted something more individualized; not sweeping books that changed scientific study and the actions of nations, but the books that—in Jane Smiley’s terms—shift one’s perspective. As you know, I ended up reshaping my project entirely. Frustrated by my lack of answers (and the growing insistence of my thesis advisor) I stopped looking for the nagging whys or hows, but instead to way these books make people reach out, build communities, and connect with each other. This turned into an extended study on blogging, vlogging, forums, tumblr, fanfiction, and general expressions of fandom (Of which this blog is a direct result). But despite my interest in the subject and participation in these communities, I never really developed a conclusion that satisfied me—probably because I was not-so-stealthily trying to use these public venues to find the original answers I’d been looking for. Anyway, I gave blood today, and as I was sitting in the chair waiting in horrified anxiety to be stuck with a needle (it’s never all that bad, but I will never stop freaking out about it), it finally hit me that although what I was looking for was about books, I would never find the answers in them. I am terrified of needles, hate even the thought of pain, and yet every 6 weeks I’ll volunteer for both. And its not because I like to face my fears or because giving blood gives me a warm charitable sensation. It’s because I have to. It’s for Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters. For Jenny Crawford, Lacey Duval, Amanda Burdick, and Katie O’Rourke. It’s because I read a lot of books growing up and they shaped me into someone who remembers crying in my bed about the death of a fictional someone that may as well have been someone real. According to the Red Cross posters, donated blood can save 1-3 lives. Maybe that fact alone would have been enough for me to donate, but when I lean back in those chairs and nervously eye the needle about to puncture my skin, I can say with 100% certainty that I’m never thinking about statistics. Books can change the world. And not just in the sweeping way of history and monumental change, but in the tiny shifts of perspective that allow me, every 6 weeks, to face down a hollow needle. Love, Kelsey said: Love this post. You’re right: novels affect us more than we realize and all those little shifts in outlook have the ability to change our values and actions just as much as “The Origin of Species.” Why oh why hasn’t there been a study done on the influence of pleasure reading on values, brain patterns, and actions? I want to see that. Maggie said: …I tried! Jenny said: Mags you inspired me to give blood today but my iron was to low! I tried for you! Love Jenny Maggie said: Jenny, that’s awesome!! Even if you are (like our entire family) a little bit anemic You can always try again though! Or move to a high elevation. Apparently, lack of oxygen makes your body create more red blood cells. And more red blood cells = more iron. …Strictly unbiasedly, I would suggest the second one. I bet we could find a place for you to stay

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Mission Statement. Vision Statement Bluefield State College is committed to being the region's leading institution of higher education. Embracing the diversity that shapes our world, the College strives to assist students from all walks of life to achieve their personal and professional goals. Using the expertise of faculty and staff, along with the commitment of its students and alumni, Bluefield State College will continue to strive for excellence in learning, service to the community, and advancements in research. Proficiency in these areas enables the Institution and its graduates to make important contributions at the community, state, national, and global levels..

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Steve Martin gets rich off bluegrass Master! Category: Bluegrass Songwriting News Trackback URL | Comments RSS Feed Sites That Link to this Post - AMA Announces Top Americana Albums; Easton Corbin Named Top New Country Artist | The 9513 | December 15, 2010 - Is Steve Martin really good for Bluegrass? « The Fiddle and Creel | December 15, 2010 About the Author (Author Profile) Subscribe If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to receive more just like it. The information is appalling! How is it possible? I am an internet marketing professional and I want to volunteer my series to any bluegrass artist that would like to market their music on their website. Please contact me at [email protected]. Randy Feldman — all joking aside, we really have no context as to whether these statements represent an appalling circumstance or not. Martin doesn’t say what compositions these checks are for: they could be from incidental music he composed and performed just once on broadcast television, or original music from a long out-of-print LP. Considering that his last album “The Crow” sold rather well, I’m sure he ALSO gets more sizable checks from Harry Fox, and he’s just playing up these ridiculous checks for comedic effect. That said, I loved your work with.

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In the Books | by Pat team sets the foundation." -- Charlie Weis, signing day, 2-1-06 Links 'o plenty about the newest recruiting class -- the first batch of players where Charlie had a full year to work the recruiting trail: • the Official ND Press Release(So good, I'll link it again -- the press conference is an especially good read.) • Charlie Weis Press Conference Transcript (and podcast) • the South Bend Tribune - ND Recruit Profiles • Irish Eyes: Offensive Signees and Defensive Signees • Irish Illustrated: Irish Sign Top 10 Class • Blue & Gold Illustrated: Class of 2006 What we said then. Here's the breakdown of the offensive and defensive players, complete with links back to the BGS posts we wrote when they verbally committed. Offense QB - Zach Frazer, Demetrius Jones RB - James Aldridge, Munir Prince, Luke Schmidt WR - Barry Gallup, Richard Jackson, Robby Parris, George West TE - Konrad Reuland OL - Matt Carufel, Eric Olsen, Chris Stewart, Bartley Webb, Dan Wenger, Sam Young Defense DE - John Ryan, Kallen Wade DT - Paddy Mullen LB - Morrice Richardson, Toryan Smith CB - Raeshon McNeil, Darrin Walls S - Sergio Brown, Leonard Gordon, Jashaad Gaines K - Ryan Burkhart Also, take a look back at Travels With Charlie, the whirlwind recruiting trip last winter that really got the ball rolling. Teammates. Notre Dame has 3 pairs of high school teammates making their way to South Bend this year. Munir Prince and Paddy Mullen both hail from DeSmet in Missouri. Dan Wenger and Sam Young both are St. Thomas Aquinas students in Fort Lauderdale, FL. And Robby Parris and John Ryan are both enrolled at St. Ignatius in Cleveland, OH. Related. Sergio Brown is from the same high school as Illinois basketball player Dee Brown and Michigan State basketball player Shannon Brown, but isn't related to either. However, he is a cousin of newly committed Irish basketball recruit Jonathan Peoples. Nicknames. The South Bend Tribune once again lists any nicknames a recruit might have. Here's James Aldridge explaining his nickname, Moose. "Ever since I started football, I've been known as 'Moose. I think it's because I'm such an aggressive runner. I can run around you, but I also don't mind dropping a shoulder, either." Others are a bit more of an inside joke, like Darrin "Teets" Walls or Kallen "I-Robot" Wade. Matt Carufel is..."Matt." Bonus Babies. So those were the official football scholarship members of the incoming class. However, it appears that Notre Dame will also be bringing in three athletes with the distinction of "preferred walk-on". They'll be under scholarship for another sport, but be allowed to practice with the football team. (However, if they ever get into a game, their scholarship will transfer to the football team and count towards the 85 total team scholarship limit.) The most notable recruit in this situation is lacrosse player and tight end prospect Will Yeatman. Here's the story we wrote about him when he committted. There are two signing periods in lacrosse and Yeatman did not sign in the early one, so he has not officially signed a letter of intent yet (which is why Weis alluded to Yeatman in his press conference, but could not officially talk about him.) BGS sez...We conducted a little email roundtable about this recruiting class over the past couple of days. Everyone to a man agrees that this is a fantastic class, both in terms of quality and depth. It's an important class, too, in terms of immediate impact: a couple of these guys might start right away, and as for the rest we're filling major holes in the depth chart, and we'll have better talent and better numbers in case disaster strikes. Even at defensive tackle, where we missed on our biggest recruit (Gerald McCoy, who opted to stay in-state and go to Oklahoma), we have some numbers there (Mullen and possibly Ryan), so it's not an unmitigated vacuum like the '01 class, where we missed on Shaun Cody and had almost nothing to fall back on. Some more chatter from the peanut gallery... Biggest get. Teds: James Aldridge. Aldridge is precisely the sort of "football-first" recruit that ND has consistently missed out on over the past decade, and landing him early in the process -- and beating Carroll and SC to the punch to do so -- certainly turned some heads both within and outside the program and represented a harbinger of things to come. Symbolic of ND's return to the plateau of truly elite programs on the recruiting front. Sean: Six offensive linemen. Regardless of who we have at the skill positions, none of it would matter without these six guys. O-line had reached a crisis stage and Charlie got the depth chart replenished in one fell swoop. Pat: also Aldridge. After failing to sign a single running back last year -- and when's the last time you can remember ND doing that? -- Weis needed to land a good one and it certainly sounds like he did with Aldridge. The fact that he's already enrolled and working out with the team means he may even get to see some carries in the fall. As good as Darius Walker is on his own, it's always better when a team has a stable of fresh legs to wear down opposing defenses. Mike: Darrin Walls. Prior to his injury, he was widely considered the top corner in the country. Jay: Sam Young. He's the best player in the class, the best at his position in the country, it came all the way down to the last week, and he picked ND over Southern Cal on national TV. In addition to his being a blue chip talent, his signing was a fantastic way to wrap up the class and springboard us into next year. Biggest miss. Gerald McCoy, in a landslide. Class Sleeper. Mike: Morrice Richardson. I seem to remember Richardson posting the fastest shuttle time at the Athens, GA Nike camp. The kind of quickness, coupled with his size, could give us some nice versatility that our linebackers have often lacked. Pat: Luke Schmidt. For all the press Aldridge gets (just look at my "Biggest Get") people tend to forget that it was Schmidt, not Aldridge that won the Gatorade player of the year award in Indiana. Seeing as how Weis loves versatile players, I'm sure he's going to find all kinds of uses for a fullback with tight end size: blocking for Aldridge, lining up behind Schwapp on the goaline, catching screens and bearing down on 5'8" corners. I expect Schmidt to be a vital piece of the ND offense in the coming years. Sean: Robby Parris. Jeff Samardzija 2.0. Teds: Kallen Wade. Lots of good candidates here, but Wade seems like the sort of player for whom an early commitment, natural athletic ability and positional need may conspire to thrust him into the spotlight as an unexpected gem sooner rather than later. Comparisons between Wade and Justin Tuck have some merit. Feel free to add your own 2¢. (By the way, extra-special thanks to Jimmy who put together the opening banner for this post. Bonus points if you can name each player from their picture in the montage.) |

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Programs:. “Blue Ocean Fellows will boost our ability to be a thought-leading group, small in size and big in influence,” says Institute founder, Carl Safina. Working independently but inter-dependently as well, Blue Ocean Fellows will create articles, opinion pieces, videos, tutorials and other materials, greatly expanding our reach. We’re very excited to welcome our first three Blue Ocean Fellows: author and essayist Paul Greenberg and shark experts Dr. Demian Chapman and Debra Abercrombie. Paul Greenberg is the author of the James Beard Award-winning New York Times bestseller Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food and other books, and a regular contributor to the New York Times Magazine, New York Times Sunday Book Review and the New York Times Opinion page. He has also written for National Geographic, GQ, The Times of London, Vogue and many other publications. In the last five years, he has been both a National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellow and a W. K. Kellogg Foundation Food and Society Policy Fellow.A guest and commentator on national public radio programs including “Fresh Air” and “All Things Considered,” Mr. Greenberg is also a fiction writer. His 2002 novel, Leaving Katya, was a Barnes & Noble “Discover Great New Writers” selection. Greenberg lectures widely on issues of ocean sustainability at diverse venues including the United States Supreme Court, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Culinary Institute of America. He has lectured and reported extensively overseas, with assignments in Russia, Ukraine, France, the Caucasus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, the West Bank/Gaza, and many other global locations. His book, Four Fish, has been translated into Spanish, Italian, German and Korean, and is soon to be published in Greek, Russian and Mandarin. Dr. Demian Chapman takes a DNA sample from a nearly 15-foot blunt nose, six-gill shark in the Bahamas. Photo by Sean Williams, Cape Eleuthera Institute. Dr. Demian Chapman is a shark geneticist helping small, island nations strengthen their ability to identify illegal shark fishing and enforce recently established shark sanctuaries. As a Fellow, Chapman will co-author influential articles, videos and blogs with Safina to establish better support for shark conservation worldwide. Chapman’s research expertise lies in molecular biology and telemetry tracking, which he integrates to address research questions about how sharks and rays reproduce and disperse. He is investigating how shark reproduction and movements impact population dynamics, genetic diversity and geographic structure and the implications for conservation. Dr. Chapman is the author of numerous peer-reviewed scientific research articles, and currently manages field research projects on sharks in Belize, the Bahamas, New Zealand and Florida. Chapman’s DNA lab is located near the Blue Ocean Institute office on Long Island, NY, in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University. Debra Abercrombie tags, measures and takes samples from a female bull shark. Photo by Sean Williams, Cape Eleuthera Institute. Debra Abercrombie is a marine biologist and shark expert, Debra is one of the discoverers of the fact that Chinese trade names for shark fins have high concordance with particular species. This means that visual fin identification is possible, even for threatened and endangered shark species. Abercrombie worked with the NOAA Office of Law Enforcement to genetically identify fins from prohibited shark species that were confiscated from commercial fishing operations in the Atlantic Ocean. She has published peer-reviewed papers on the genetic identification of CITES listed and proposed shark species (white shark, hammerheads) and the global fiind trade in leading journals such as Conservation Biology and Conservation Genetics. Blue Ocean Fellows – Publications Select Blue Ocean Fellows’ work includes: Paul Greenberg: “An Oyster in the Storm” – The New York Times. October 2012 Greenberg & Safina: “An Improvable Feast” - The New York Times. December 2012 Chapman, Abercrombie & Safina: “Sharks Cross Fin-ish Line at CITES and A New Era Begins.” March 2013 Chapman, Abercrombie, Safina, et al: “Give Read more

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Squid, Market (Ika) (calamari) Market Squid are short-lived and can withstand intensive fishing pressure at their spawning grounds off the California coast. But they are vulnerable to large-scale changes in the environment driven by El Nino Southern Oscillation events. Accurate estimates of Market Squid abundance elude fisheries biologists and managers, which makes management of the population difficult at best. Full species report here.

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All Videos: Welcome to our Blue Ocean Institute videos. These videos have been selected by Blue Ocean staff as they relate to marine conservation issues, Carl's work, and general ocean appreciation and fascination. Enjoy! What is Marine Debris? What is Marine Debris? NOAA Marine debris has become one of the most pervasive pollution problems facing the world’s ocean and waterways. Just what exactly is marine debris? View Video Voices. View Video Urban Aquaculture. View Video UN Warns Against Rapid Coastal Development UN Warns Against Rapid Coastal Development, Al Jazeera A United Nations University report has warned against rapid coastal development for countries in the middle east. View Video The View From Lazy Point Promo A deeply personal book with a broadly global message, The View From Lazy Point is an exhilarating journey with a distinctly coastal flavor. In this intertwined story of humanity and the natural world, Safina shows that nature and human dignity require each other. View Video The Truth About Bycatch The Truth About Bycatch, Greenpeace Many sea creatures are the helpless victims of bycatch. They are caught in fishery operations and are usually tossed overboard either already dead or severely injured. View Video The. View Video View Video The Last Buffalo Hunt with Carl Safina Each year nearly 100 million sharks are slaughtered. Most often their fins are cut off while they are still alive. Then the sharks are thrown back into the ocean where they drown or bleed to death. View Video The Koch Brothers & Their Amazing Climate Denial Machine The Koch Brothers & Their Amazing Climate Denial Machine, Hungry Beast A short animation detailing the effort of billionaires oil barons Charles & David Koch to undermine belief in climate change and prevent legislation that threatens their profits. View Video

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Make a Difference This is the good news — it’s not too late to save the oceans. There are constructive and very real things that you can do to be part of the solution. Here are 15 ways to make a difference. Maybe you have other ideas? Please share. 15 WAYS TO SAVE THE OCEANS 4. Be an Ocean Advocate 10. Eat Sustainable Seafood 11. Choose Sustainable Seafood 1. Head for the Beach Spending time in, on or near the ocean is a great way to gain the inspiration that will ultimately fuel your actions. Get to know this world of vitality, mystery, remarkable beauty, and untold promise. Tell everyone about your love of the oceans. Don’t be shy. Personal testimonials — maybe your first ocean visit or a memorable sailing trip — can be extremely powerful and a motivation to others. Tell people in your social circles, places of worship, schools, and neighborhoods what’s going on with the oceans. It is a direct and satisfying way to inspire others. A great way to save the oceans is to directly support organizations like Blue Ocean who have made it their business to understand current issues and promote solutions. At Blue Ocean Institute, a contribution of any size is greatly appreciated. We are a small yet influential group and your gift goes a long way toward saving the ocean. Using science, art, and literature we seek to inspire a deeper connection with nature in everyone touched by an ocean. Your donation helps us show how nature, community, the economy, and prospects for peace are all intertwined. 4. Be an Ocean Advocate Show your support of efforts big and small, regional to international, to expand marine reserves that protect valuable and threatened marine species and habitats. Support oceans by learning about related issues, too, like offshore drilling, fisheries management, mercury pollution, wetlands, coastal development, runoff, and marine debris. Be aware of key issues so you can be an informed spokesperson for the seas. Climate change spells big trouble for ocean life. One of the most important steps you can take is to support clean energy initiatives in your community, region and nation. The measures that need to be taken now to protect the seas and the people who depend on them, depend on you. Back to Top Significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions is vital to preserving the life support systems of our planet. This challenge requires action at the individual, community, national, and international levels–we can all play a role. Take steps to curb your own carbon footprint: make your home more energy efficient, turn off lights when you leave a room, adjust your thermostat, support the smart grid, unplug your appliances when not in use, ride your bike, drive an electric car or a highly fuel efficient car, support clean energy businesses, and encourage action by your local community, religious group, and schools. There are several organizations with scientifically sound, trusted information about climate change and how we can each make a difference. Here’s a recommended handful: 350.org, Earth Lab, Union of Concerned Scientists, Energy Star, Pew Center Keep up with the issues. Use Social Media to follow Blue Ocean, Carl Safina and other ocean leaders. Here’s a great start: Follow Carl’s Blog and on Twitter and Facebook. Follow Blue Ocean on Twitter and Facebook. Set up Google Alerts for the issues that mean the most to you and keep up with the news and scientific updates surrounding current ocean challenges. Beach clean ups are a good way to get to know your coastal community (or nearest shore), keep garbage out of the ocean and prevent it from re-entering the sea. Clean ups are also a great way to introduce kids to the concept that all drains lead to the ocean. Back to Top 9. Limit Your Plastic Limit your use of plastic – there are so many reasons why! Creating new plastic requires the use of fossil fuels. Every year tens of thousands of seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals drown or starve due to entanglement in marine debris, over half of which is from plastic. Once in the ocean, it is hard to clean up plastic waste. The North Pacific gyre, a whirlpool of debris, is estimated to be twice the size of the continental United States. It is best to stop it at the source—demand less and less will be produced. You can start by bringing your own bag to the grocery store, use a refillable water bottle, and purchase foods with minimal packaging. Also, ensure proper disposal of wastes including nets and fishing line and support proper waste management practices on land. 10. Choose Sustainable Seafood Make educated choices when dining in restaurants. More and more chefs are concerned about the seafood they serve. Support these chefs by frequenting restaurants who offer sustainable seafood on their menu. See our fish consumption guidelines and get educated about which fish are from sustainable sources. 11. Buy Sustainable Seafood Buy sustainable seafood and make your choice as local as possible. (This reduces the carbon footprint of shipping and packaging your seafood). Ask your local fish monger where the fish or shellfish come from, how it was caught, and what species it is. To ensure your seafood purchase is sustainable, use Blue Ocean Institute’s online guide. Get involved with management of marine areas in your area. Visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and connect with your local fisheries management council. Council sites will provide information about upcoming council meetings and other events in your area. Avoid buying pet food that contains fish meal and insist that land-based animals like swine be fed land-grown food. The pet food industry uses about 10 percent of the global supply of forage fish. The swine industry consumes 24 percent of fish meal and oil, and the poultry industry takes as much as 22 percent. The removal of vast quantities of wild forage fish, such as sardines and anchovies, threatens to starve whales, seals, cod and tuna. All drains lead to the sea. Think twice before using fertilizer and insecticide on your lawn and garden, stop washing your car on the street, be careful what you put down any drain and don’t litter. Preventing chemicals, plastics and pollutants from going into the sea is much easier than getting them back out. Support organic farming and local farms that do not use chemicals. When on the water, treat it well. If you decide to take a cruise ship vacation, do some research to find the most ocean-friendly cruise line. Be a responsible boater, surfer, canoeist, kayaker, stand up paddle boarder, etc. Never throw anything overboard, and be aware and protective of the marine creatures in the waters around you. For more ways to help the oceans, check out Blue Frontier’s “50 Ways to Save the Oceans”. Let’s hear from you: What do you think? Do you know other ways to save the oceans?

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One word. Rubberband. Yes, it took me 44 years to realize that wrapping a simple rubberband around the edges of the hanger would help to hold wide-shouldered clothing on a standard hanger. Okay, maybe I didn't care the first 20 years of my life when my clothes ended up in a pile on the closet floor, but after a while it bothered me. I had my lightbulb moment in a thrift store (bless thrift stores everywhere!) who were preventing sliding clothes with rubberbands. No need to buy fancy fabric hangers. Okay, maybe just a few very cool handmade hangers from indie creatives. And while I would LOVE to have a closet full of artsy hangers, it won't be happening anytime soon given the price. This artist may not actually intend for them to be used in the closet, but I like 'living' with art - so I would definitely try to incorporate them into daily living. I'm sure my growing collection of clever household tips on Pinterest won't be challenging Hints from Heloise anytime soon, but if you want to have a few 'aha' moments, hop on over to have a look. Until next time... Mike Stumble this post Hello Mike, Thank you for sharing this tip! It has always upset me how the wide cut tops fall down from my hangers when I move them around. I am very curious about how the rubber bands will work when i have quite many of those tricky tops hung in the same row. And you do have an impressive collection of great pins on Pinterest! I started following quite some boards as they fit perfectly my interests. Thank you for creating these collections! Have a nice new week! :-) Laura You did it again! Why haven't I thought of finding you on Pinterest before??? That art hanger is a great stash-buster idea too Ok - I've never heard of this rubber band trick! Thanks for this - I shall be fixing up my hangers today! Off to check out more of your tips on Pinterest! Jill @ Creating my way to Success

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As it turns out, the variable scoring glitch from Black and White is back in B2W2. by, 21st October 2012 at 02:27 PM (171 Views) I recorded a video to test it out, and it's back. Video in spoiler. I apologize for the low volume. Just making a small update. vBulletin Message Trackbacks Total Trackbacks 0 Trackback URL:

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I liked this episode a lot, but the plot was quite generic. The Rockets continued being extremely awesome at least. Loved the awesome Iwane animation too. What happened in the end? I was too busy fangirling to notice. n_n;; I laughed, I cried, I puked a little in my mouth. Ryuu no Ikari finally worked and sent TRio Blasting off...in jetpacks, of course. Ranma ½ fan. And I never got into shipping flamewars about it either.. Last edited by Masurao; 14th April 2011 at 06:04 AM. Last edited by martianmister; 14th April 2011 at 05:48! ********PIKACHU I LOVE U************ This episode seemed completely forgettable at first, but it really started to stand out from other episodes around the middle. I wish Team Rocket would be in every episode now. Oh well. Bookmarks

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Wed, Jul 23 2008 9:05 pm | Empire of Dirt Wrap-up Gallery Here’s one last photo gallery of images from the week in and around the contest. Enjoy… 2008 Empire of Dirt Final Results Bohan stole the show and was crowned the first-ever Empire of Dirt winner. Photo: Mulligan Results: 1. Corey Bohan 2. Gary Young 3. Dane Searls 4. Kye Forte An epic contest has come to a close, and the finals were nothing short of amazing and climatic. After 16 riders went through two finals runs, the four riders to transfer to the “Super Final” were Kye Forte, Dane Searls, Corey Bohan, and Gary Young. The one lap, no crap Super Final saw Kye go first. Kye’s run consisted of a 360 drop-in to start, followed by a turndown, table, 360 x-up, a 360 turndown, a tailwhip and a one-footed table in the dirt half, a table out of one of the curved walls, and a flair on the quarter. Kye had some trouble towards the end of his run and placed fourth. Dane was second to go and he dropped in with a one-footed x-up. The rest of his run consisted of a one-footed table, a 360, a no-hander-to-x-up, a tire grab-to-tailwhip, an x-up, an alley-oop table, a no-footed can-can over the spine, an alley-oop x-up on the quarter, a lookback, a tailwhip, a 360 tailwhip, and an x-up-to-table on the last hip. Dane’s strong last section placed him in third. Corey Bohan skipped the drop-in, but brought it on the top section with a tailwhip, an opposite tailwhip, a 360 nosedive, an x-up, a flair in the dirt half (the only person to do that), a sweet nac-nac on the second dirt pipe hit, an insane no-footed can-can out of the first curved wallride, a cannonball over the spine, a one-footed table, a one-handed table, a nothing, a no-footed can-can tailwhip, and a seatgrab Indian air over the last hip. With a huge variety of tricks, a strong start-to-finish run, and style for miles, Corey’s run was good enough to beat out Gary’s for the win. Gary’s Super Final run also started off without a trick on the drop-in, but quickly got heated with a 360, an opposite 360, a turndown, and a huge 360 double tailwhip. Gary’s feet blew off of the three-double whip, but he managed to keep it together and fire into the dirt half with an alley-oop lookback and a no-hander. Gary threw an ultra smooth 270 out of the first curved wallride, and after railing through the curved wall section, he blasted a one-footed table over the spine. Not slowing down, a 270 off the quarter hip was followed by a nosewheelie down the the ledge, and a 50/50-to-grizz air off the doubles rail. A euro table on the last hip ended his run, but all said, it wasn’t enough for the win. Hopefully you were able to watch it live via the Internet as it truly was an amazing contest. I’ll be posting one final photo gallery of photos from the event soon. Thanks go out to Kye Forte, his brothers Leo and Toby, the course building crew, and Red Bull for a brilliant contest. This one will go down in the history books, for sure. Check back soon for more photos… Scroll down to see earlier posts and photo galleries… 2008 Red Bull Empire of Dirt Qualifying Results Today started off with a little rain and some wind, so there were some slight delays, but despite a mix of everything—rain, sunshine, wind, and clouds—qualifying went off without much of a problem. In practice, Leo Forte and Scott Edgworth had a bad collision, which took out Scott and sent Leo to the hospital for most of the day. Against all odds, Leo came back in time to throw down one run (cold turkey), and rode well enough to make it into the finals. His brother Kye, Mr. Empire of Dirt himself, qualified first with a mix of big air, great variations, smooth riding, and sweet style. The top 16 will compete tomorrow in the finals, with four moving on to the super finals with one run each determining the winner. Below are today’s qualifying results. Check back soon for final results and more photos, and don’t forget to check out the live video streaming (click the link on our homepage to see all the action). Kye Forte; first place qualifier. Photo: Mulligan 2008 Empire of Dirt Qualifying Results (Top 16 Transfer To Finals) 1. Kye Forte 91.60 2. Gary Young 90.00 3. Dane Searls 89.40 4. Chris Doyle 89.00 5. Corey Bohan 88.20 6. Alistair Whitton 87.80 7. Josh Stead 84.20 8. Bas Keep 84.20 9. Liam Eltham 83.60 10. Clint Reynolds 83.40 11. Ben Hennon 83.40 12. Leo Forte 82.40 13. Brian Foster 82.20 14. Sergio Layos 82.00 15. Brian Hunt 82.00 16. Darin Read 82.00 17. Arrash Saidi 81.00 18. Taj Mihelich 79.80 19. Patrick Guimez 79.40 20. Brian Yeagle 78.80 21. Martin Tambling 78.00 22. Heath Pinter 78.00 23. Paul Kintner 77.60 24. Francisco Palomo 77.60 25. Matt Priest 71.80 26. Tobias Wicke 69.40 27. Toby Forte 66.80 28. Ruben Alcantara 65.40 29. Javier Ortega 63.00 30. Tony Cardona 62.20 31. Robin Fenlon 62.00 32. Russel Ward 61.40 33. Jon Taylor 61.20 Today was the second day of practice here in England for the 2008 Empire of Dirt contest. Most of the day saw heavy gusts and steady wind, so there wasn’t as much going down as yesterday’s session. A little sheltered from the wind, the middle section of the course saw the most action—typically from the dirt half to the quarter. After today’s practice everyone went to the local trails (Decoy) and some heavy riding was logged in. Lots of tricks and style for hours. I’ll be posting a gallery from the Decoy jam shortly. Tomorrow is qualifying, so stay tuned. For now, here are some photos from today’s practice with a few randoms thrown in… The 2008 Empire of Dirt contest has kicked off in Newton Abbot, England, and although today was only the first day of practice, the riding was going off. The variety of riders that are here and the diversity of style amongst them is as good as it gets. The course is like nothing else ever built and the riders are absolutely loving it—nothing but smiles all around. Here are two photo galleries, one consisting of course photos and the other is action from the day. Take a walk from top to bottom to see every obstacle and section, then see what the boys were throwing down on their first day of riding. TAGS: 2008 Red Bull Empire Of Dirt, Red Bull Empire Of Dirt

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DIY Message Boards Point Load into joist This topic can be found at: Dec 21, 2012, 08:27 AM Tmarrer Point Load into joist I am working on a project to open up my stairs in my 1901 built twin house. My joist run the full with of my house from stone foundation to stone foundation except for around the stairs. There is a 2x12 that runs along the stairs and the joists are level with this and nailed into it. I have a 4x4 under the end if that on both ends both in the basement into cement and on the main floor. My question is if I take out the support at the first step on the first floor and brace it with a 2x6 to carry that load out to a wider point and then down, can I just bring this down onto a joist, or do I need to support under the joist to the basement floor to carry it down again. It seems like the way they tied them all in with railroad spike looking nails 100 years ago holds it up pretty well, but I'd rather be safe. There was no support under the basement corner when I bought the house and I added one. Dec 21, 2012, 09:16 AM Sparky617 Some pictures may help. You can post pictures here by clicking on the add attachment link below the text box in the Post A Reply box. Even with pictures we may not be able to tell what's needed without seeing it in 21, 2012, 09:54 AM Jaybee Agreed that a picture would help, but be aware that while lots of us here do have structural knowledge it is not a good idea to get all your structural advice from this board. From what you have said, you currently have the strongest thing possible with the load on those 2x12's being transferred by bearing directly on posts on a footing. I cannot imagine any case where you could use 2x6 to brace in any direction so that you could remove one or more of those posts. Any header extensions or bracing will need to be at least as strong at the original 2x12. I would advise you to find someone local to come in and take a look at what you have and what you want to do. Jaybee

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according to this syear's playoffs is not the requirement we think for winning (not my belief) but look at the scores, the Ravens against the Broncos and the 49'ers against the Packers. The league is offense oriented now and the defenses are lagging behind. For most fans that is opposite of ehat we enjoy and want football to be, but the owners want excitiement to sell tickets

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Straight Dope Message Board > Main > General Questions > Poker strategy PDA View Full Version : Poker strategy pkbites 03-25-2003, 04:36 AM Only being a casual player of poker (5 card draw) I did not know what strategy to use when I was dealt a great hand right off the bat (straight). Any advice in this situation? scm1001 03-25-2003, 05:04 AM definitely a GD question. It will depend on your opponents, whether it is a limit or no limit game, how good your hand is and your previous history. If they are betting strongly, you can pretend to be weak and just going along for the ride. If they are tight bettors, a small bet might be the best way to get them along. If you have been bluffing a lot and they know it, a big bet might lead them to think you are bluffing again. If your hand is only moderately strong and unlikely to improve (say 3 or a kind) then I bet as strong as possible to try and knock out as many freeloaders as possible who might fluke a better hand. And poker being what it is, what will work one time will go down badly the next. pkbites 03-25-2003, 05:09 AM But I was dealt a straight. How are the other players going to react when I refuse to take any new cards. What kind of bluff can I use to fake them out. I see another player not take a single new card i worry he has a royal flush to tell you the truth. What to do, what to do???:confused: brainfizz 03-25-2003, 05:49 AM Ok... If you have been dealt a straight, full house or a flush, then bet very high, but... do it slyly. Pick up your hand, look at everyone else, wait a little, look at everyone else again, look at the pot, then bet whatever the limit is. Basically, you've just got to pretend to be bluffing. If you've been dealt four of a kind, then you have a much easier time of it, because most people will assume that if you only change one card, then you have 4 cards of a straight or a flush, or have 2 pairs. If you bet reasonably low in the first round of betting, then increase it slightly in the second until people start passing, then bump it up to max, then you should get the biggest rewards. If you've been dealt three of a kind, then when you change 2 cards, people will assume you're either keeping a pair and a high card, or a three of a kind, or bluffing and hoping for a reward on the draw so there's not that much you can do. It all depends on so many factors : how many people are playing, how good they are, what other people are drawing, etc, etc. I'm not really a 5 card draw fan myself, I prefer 7 card stud or 7 card river, since there's a lot more skill in figuring out what people have and making people believe you have something that you do not. pulykamell 03-25-2003, 06:05 AM Well, pk, it definitely is a very tough call. Just think of the underlying psychology. If you have a reputation for being very conservative, never bluffing, and then all of a sudden you start betting high, well, folks are apt to fold. Or if you don't take any cards on the draw, the other card players can only assume one of two things: you're bluffing the heck out of them or you've got a monster hand. They're gonna venture a guess based on your poker playing personality. If you want to have fun, try it some time. It sounds to me like you don't bluff too often. Next game, try betting low-to-moderate, take no cards, and then bet higher. See how many people keep the nerve to stay in. It all comes down to how people analyze you. But to directly address the OP, when I play and get dealt a decent hand, I start the betting relatively hard. Not hard enough so most will drop out, but hard enough that people may suspect I'm bluffing and will stay in just to call my bluff. Then again, when I play, I do occassionally throw a couple games early on with high initial bets, so people do stay in and realize that early high bets are not unusual for me even with a weak hand. vBulletin® v3.7.3, Copyright ©2000-2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

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Day Two, Meeting with Thieves. It rained. We stood waiting in the drizzle in a park behind some kiddie carnival rides, pretty certain they wouldn’t show up. I mean, it’s crazy to think a pickpocket will keep an appointment anyway. Let alone in the rain. We waited half an hour. But—we had arrived half an hour early. Here’s where I shouldn’t say more. Just…stay tuned! The feature film will be out in about a year! [Actually, on December 2, 2011 on the National Geographic Channel, 8pm] But c’mon… you’ll have forgotten in a year, right? Or maybe you’ll see the film anyway, even if I kill the suspense. I can tell you… Ed showed up first. Frank zipped up on his motorcycle moments later, and Marc came from somewhere. All prompt. We needed the thieves to sign releases before our production company could film them. Ed had questions. We squabbled in the rain until until someone herded us under the trees where it was dryer. Our big cameras moved in and circled the group. A few men wandered in from the street, obvious friends and partners of the pickpockets. A full hour of heated philosophizing: Why do you want to see demonstrations? Why do you want to know these things? What you do on stage is totally different from what we do in the street. What we do is not something to be proud of. Finally, an agreement is reached and releases are signed. They are “anonymous releases,” meaning that we’ll have to blur their faces. That’s such a shame. These are expressive men, with eyes you’d want to see. The rain stops and the demonstrations begin. The men had brought their tools: floppy messenger bags, a shopping bag. jackets, caps, and sunglasses. We had brought a man in a suit as a volunteer victim. Frank, Marc, and Ed position our victim next to a lamp post and tell him to pretend he’s on a bus. Then they take their places like dancers in a ballet, without words. Instantly and automatically, the three men position themselves around him. Their pal Clay appears and joins in. The victim is jostled a little, and we are allowed a glimpse of what the men would usually hide: Frank’s hand in the victim’s breast pocket. We see Frank’s hand drop and the wallet fall into a shopping bag that Clay holds low. None of the men look at what they’re doing. It’s all by rote and intuition. The men split and disperse in four directions. Applause. All our film crew are beaming, thrilled on so many levels. They’ve never associated with pickpockets. They’ve never seen how a steal is done by professional criminals. They got the demo on camera. And they’re a little queasy to find that they’re amused by the technical skills of thieves. It’s not just their technical skills, though. It’s their cooperation, their exuberance, their humanness. They’ve become the opposite of cold and faceless. Is it okay to enjoy this? Everyone’s high-fiving and thumbs-upping. The pride of the men is rewarded with amazement and glee. The thieves are so darn likable. Can we let ourselves actually like them? Should we pretend to ourselves that we’re just pretending to like them? The director wants another take and the team is happy to repeat the scene. They’re having fun and tickled by the director’s call: Aaaaaand… action! Van Royko, our director of photography, shows the last take on a monitor. Pickpocket crew and film crew crowd in to watch. There are more demonstrations: how to get money out of a wallet without removing the wallet from the pocket, how to get cash out of a pouch under trousers, how much harder it is to get a wallet out of the back pocket of jeans if the wallet is jammed in sideways. For fun, Bob steals a belt. We see the lightbulb go on over Frank. Moneybelts! “Teach me that trick!” he says, “Please!” We didn’t mean to give him new ideas. Laughing, Bob and I imagine puzzled police officer, suddenly taking reports of stolen belts all across town. We continue for hours. The conversation is animated. It’s like a party without the cocktails. Michele is translating, recording sound, and watching his monitor levels all at the same time, while smiling. We have two other translators, and everyone’s talking at once. Our poor director has to yell for silence more than action. It’s past 7:00 by the time we all leave the park. I wonder what the pickpockets tell their wives when they return home without cash. We made a movie! We laughed and had fun with foreigners! Yeah, right. Part one of this story. — Next installment. This is Part 10 9/20/10 and soon thereafter password-protected at the request of the producer.

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The photo-essay documents the ongoing human impact of Chernobyl on those who survived, their children, and the extended communities around them. This photo (link to full-size), taken by Knoth in Minsk, Belarus: Twin brothers Michael and Vladimir Iariga, 16 years old. Michael, with hydrocephalus, is five minutes older than Vladimir, who is deaf. (...) Some areas in the closed zones around Chernobyl are so contaminated that they will have to remain closed off for up to 900 years. Reader comment: Mike says, Thanks for letting people know that there are still repercussions from the Chernobyl disaster 20 years later. I've been fortunate to work with the Chernobyl Children's Project based in Boston as they help children in the region who suffer from radiation-related ailments. CCP provides medical care to those in need and, thanks to the generosity of volunteer host families, brings groups of children to the U.S. for month-long visits. A series of events to commemorate the anniversary of the disaster and to make sure these children aren't forgotten..

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Robert Reed, who played Mike "Dad" Brady on The Brady Bunch was a frustrated, classically trained Shakespearean actor who sent stroppy memos the show's writers explaining How Drama Works to them in minute, enraged detail. They are a treasure. Here is one of them:.)Link, Link 2 (via Dispatches From the Culture Wars) - Francis Heaney - phlavor - LSK - Antinous - noen - semiotix - Clumpy - OM - noen - scarabic - Dave X - MadMolecule - Howard Wen - The Countess - eliterrell

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Ryan North's The best of Dinosaur Comics: 2003-2005 A.D. had me howling with laughter and passing the book around to whomever I could lay hands on to point out particularly good strips.. This is a wordy comic. The jokes are often erudite, sometimes just plain goofy. The creator, Ryan North, is mining this odd little visual vein and coming up with a seemingly bottomless well of extremely funny material. Some of it relies on the visuals, some would work nearly as well as text. Every now and again, Satan appears and drones on about his favorite video games. Then the T-Rex will explore (in his charming, naive way), philosophy and religion. Then there's a strip about polyamory. Then several strips about etymology and word choices. Funny jokes about comic books. Then God appears and T-Rex is the only one who can hear him. Then cuttlefish move in next door and behave in a threatening manner. Fan-culture and the canon make an appearance. And so on. This strip is so improbable, so unconventional -- and so wonderful. It's like a distillation of the funniest stuff on the web, improbably combined with clip art, unapologetically weird and interesting and fantastic. The best of Dinosaur Comics: 2003-2005 A - Keith K - kaiza - Sparrow - Rajio - nekochan - Uncle_Max - Anonymous - Anonymous - Anonymous - the r kelly - tashikitten - devophill - Anonymous - Anonymous - Talia - Anonymous - remmelt - Tdawwg - kpkpkp - Anonymous - Inkstain - danbanana

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>>IMAGE spock More at Boing Boing - John Hudgens - Ted8305 - Anonymous - benher - eagleapex - semiotix - Anonymous - Anonymous - Antinous / Moderator - Pinary - lesbessant - sam1148 - Josh Larios - adorhino - RadioGuy - planettom - spokanarama - _OM_ - Phikus - Antinous / Moderator - 3lbFlax - Andrew Katz - Halloween Jack - spocko - jackie31337 - Anonymous - John Coulthart

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Bake a Cake for Bone Cancer 2010 Thank You! Celebrities and supporters alike donned their chefs whites and baked a cake for BCRT in 2010! A huge thank you to all of our supporters who took part in Bake a Cake for Bone Cancer during Awareness Week 2010. Over 40 Bake a Cake events were organised around the country, from a cake and book sale at an office to a cake bake at a Rugby League ground. Cake competitions and sales were held in workplaces, schools and tea rooms across the Country. Whatever was organised, all who took part had a great time, and raised vital funds towards our work, and helped raise awareness of primary bone cancer during awareness week. Inspired by James Corden's Victory Cake, you have been baking in your dozens to help us make our second Bake a Cake event a huge success! From the pictures we received, it seems some of you have hidden baking talents! Still want to join in? You can still organise a Bake a Cake for Bone Cancer Event! Email [email protected] or call 0113 2621852 for a bake a cake pack.

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CTFU - being around my dads side of the family makes me realize my dad isnt shit, but eh what can i say? still my dad i stll love em though blaaaaaaaaaahhh i miss tumblr i miss internet its been awhile this brings me to my next point you know i was pissed! i still had my hair braided and in that damn cap! here i was looking a hot damn mess in this damn video because of my sister smdh excuse my hair :) please and thanks soooooo let me just give yinz guys the basic! my mom is old (who cares) she has four kids that are older than me Boy #1, Boy #2, Girl #1, and Girl #2 then ten years later (1991) she had me! Audrey Amy :) (then there were some adopted kids that were thrown into the mix but thats neither here or there) anyways I am VERY close to Girl #2, I use to always say Girl #1 was my favorite sister but as I have gotten older Girl #2 been the one that has been looking out for me like crazy! So Girl #1 always says how shes jealous of our sisterly-relationship but #PAUSE GIRL #1 IS SOOOOO FUCKING ANTI-SOCIAL SHE NEVER WANTS TO STAY LONG AT FAMILY FUNCTIONS AND BLAH BLAH BLAH. Anyways this brings me to some of my points of why I really dont fuck with my sister Girl #1 : - I hate riding with her to places! Especially family functions because I for one think family IS VERY VERY VERY important and besides I love spending time with my damn family! But anyways if I pick her up and have her ride with me she always want to leave a hour after we get there WTF!? So I have to WASTE my gas and take your ass all the way home! & she dont live on the Northside like the rest of us…NO she lives on the West fucking side! So now I have to drive 15 minutes to take your ass home and then 15 minutes back to the function!? AND THEN WANTS TO HAVE THEE AUDACITY TO TEXT ME HOW EVERYTHING WENT… bitchgirl BYE - nexxttt I ask her to do something for me and she’ll be like ok sure whatever I’ll do it! BUT A HOUR LATER, always calls my mom and talks to her then decides she doesnt want to do it! WTF hoe, get your shit together man! That shit pisses me the fuck off…if there is one thing that gets under my DAMN SKIN its telling me you gon do something then dont do that shit like bitch wtf dont even say you gon do it! Say some shit like “maybe” or “we’ll see” I mean yeah i”ll be pissed but I wont be as pissed as you telling me you gon do some shit then you dont it! And her reasons be some bull shit ass reasons also! Like one time she stood me up for a date! A damn date!? A DAMN NIGGA! I hope he had some good dick too bitch because I dont get stood up especially not by no damn family member! A fucking SIBLING at that! Whatever happened to morals and stuff! Like “chicks BEFORE dicks” “sisters BEFORE the misters” “bros BEFORE hoes” like wtf! You wonder why you dont have friends and why your always bored! Have some damn standards! - Now this brings me to my last point today then im done venting! Im going home today my mom was going to pick me up…you know what Ima just make a video Theme Chunk 5, by Max davis.

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Here's where those increased costs come from:. What Paul Ryan and Mitt Romney don't want seniors to know Current Status: Blessed (1) Seeded on Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:45 PM keyboard shortcuts: V vote up article J next comment K previous comment

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1887 members 71 members 1264 members 1592 members 3933 members Angela (Reading Angel) has not received any gifts yet Find Full Review at Posted on April 19, 2011 at 5:45pm Hi Angela, I am new to bookblogs and to this group. I like your blog and have followed. Would you please consider following me as well? Thank you so much, Michelle Angela, I'm new follower of your blog and also added you on twitter. When you get a chance visit and follow me Angela, Great blog, i have followed you! Please check out my blog and follow if you like. Thanks! No problem and thanks for following back! Heather © 2013 Created by Tricia. Badges | Report an Issue | Terms of Service

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A Camping Spree with Mr Magee by Chris Van Dusen A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen Ages: 4-8 Topics: Camping, wildlife, adventure Cheerful Mr. Magee and his little dog Dee, pack up the camper and "hit the road" for a camping trip in the mountains. "There's nothing like camping," a jubilant Magee tells Dee: The views are fantastic! There's hardly a sound. Aside from the wildlife, there's no one around" Their campsite certainly offers a spectacularly colorful sunset view, and the companions enjoy a happy evening cooking hotdogs and marshmallows over a campfire and enjoying the serene view of the surrounding mountains, brook, and waterfall. It's soon time for bed and, while the duo snuggle down in carefree repose, they are visited by a large bear with poor eyesight, but a good nose for marshmallows. In his quest for sweets, the bear manages to unhitch the camper and send it rollin' down the mountain and straight into the brook, Dee and Magee both started to quiver, As faster and faster they headed downriver. But just when they thought they'd fall over the edge... Their camper got stuck on a rock at the ledge. So there they were, stranded, Magee and his pup, On the top of the waterfall, fifty feet up! Luckily for the camping pals, the nearsighted bear comes to the rescue, mistaking the hitch for ...no, no...I'm not going to give away the creative resolution of this entertaining story! This is one of those rare children's books that is as appealing to the adults reading aloud as it is for the excited children listening to the story. As you can tell from the quote above, this book has a wonderful read aloud pace, magically reminiscent of Clement Moore's The Night Before Christmas, yet decidedly modern and tongue-in-cheek, with a dash of superhero hyperbole. These elements also translate to Van Dusen's vivid gouache illustrations. Magee's world, rendered in 50s retro style, has an ordered and idyllic brightness to it, from Magee's perfectly trimmed and mowed backyard and spotless camper to the symmetrically consistent fir trees of the wilderness. All the illustrations convey a buoyant optimism and symmetry, even in the most dire circumstances (as the duo float down the river and end up looking over the waterfall, their hair stands on end reflecting the shape of the fir trees around them). Magee's thick glasses, plaid shirt, and sneakers suggest a nerdy character, but when the situation knocks a golden hair or two out of place, the glasses seem Clark Kentish, a superficial geeky detail covering a noble interior. Dee is the perfect wordless companion. His long ears speak for him: they fly behind him with carefree aplomb as the couple drive out in the convertible, stand up on end in the more nail-biting moments, and gently hang by his side when all is serene. The illustrations include wonderful details - a very-surprised raccoon watching the camper hit the water, the spilled salt and pepper and cheesy placemats in the rescued camper - and grandiose, brilliant landscapes that really draw the reader in with amazement. This lively and funny story conveys a rare enthusiasm and will bring wide-eyed excitement and twinkling eyes to both girls and boys, before returning them to a perfectly ordered world. So if you're looking for that perfect gift, I suggest A Camping Spree with Mr Magee and Van Dusen's other wonderful books. Chris Van Dusen also wrote and illustrated two other wonderful books, Down to the Sea with Mr Magee

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Popular Destinations - Mexico - Caribbean - Las Vegas - Orlando - Hawaii - Florida - New York City - Costa Rica - New Orleans - San Francisco Kuldhara Heritage Resort is located in Jaisalmer and attractions in the region include Nathmalji-ki-Haveli, Bhatia Market, and Jaisalmer Fort. Regional points of interest also include Patwon-ki-Haveli and Gadi Sagar Tank. Read More About Kuldhara Heritage Resort - 24-Hour Front Desk - Currency Exchange - FREE Parking - Laundry Services/Laundry Facility (+) = Additional fees may apply for the use of these amenities. (*) = Free, some restrictions may apply.

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Popular Destinations - Mexico - Caribbean - Las Vegas - Orlando - Hawaii - Florida - New York City - Costa Rica - New Orleans - San Francisco Located in central Stockholm, Radisson Blu Strand Hotel, Stockholm is a business-friendly hotel within walking distance of Royal Dramatic Theater, Gustav Adolf Square, and National Museum. Additional points of interest include Swedish Parliament and Stockholm Royal Palace. Read More About Radisson Blu Strand Hotel, Stockholm - 24 Hour Room Service - 24-Hour Front Desk - Banquet Facility - Conference Rooms - Currency Exchange - Dry Cleaning Service - Elevator / Lift - Express Check-Out - Hypoallergenic Room Available - Laundry Services/Laundry Facility - Lounge/Bar - Multilingual Staff - Sauna - Shoe Shine (+) = Additional fees may apply for the use of these amenities. (*) = Free, some restrictions may apply.

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Nancy Eriksen shares her review for The Reluctant Matchmaker by Shobhan Bantwal on For more information: about The Reluctant Matchmaker and Shobhan Bantwal’s other books, visit or to get your copy today. The full virtual tour schedule is available at: Filed under: novels, romance novels, virtual blog tour, women in transition, women's fiction, women's interest, young adult Tagged: | dating, matchmaker. matchmaking, relationship, shobhan bantwal, the reluctant matchmaker, virtual blog tour, virtual book tour

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Questions? Call 800-624-6242 About | Ordering | New Status: Not for Sale Size: 55 pages, 8.5 x 11 Publication Year:1999 Authors: National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America Authoring Organizations Paste into your Web page: Full Text Jump to this book's table of contents to begin reading online for free. National Research Council. Report of the Treasurer to the Council For the Six Months Ended December 31, 1998 ..

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. .” – . . . delivers another double-barrel blast of history and true crime. . . . Superbly detailed . . . . A thorough, thrilling account of the crime and its influence on the history of the West. . . . Absolutely buy this... ” – is a straight shooter when it comes to facts. He investigated the story from every imaginable angle, separating truth from tall tale, and now he delivers a factual account of what happened--and why--that’s every... ” – David Martindale, Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, TX) “Advance Praise for The Last Gunfight Jeff Guinn gives us not only the clashing egos and the mythic gunslingers, but also the larger social forces that converged on a roistering mining town in southeastern Arizona that fateful day... ” – Hampton Sides, author of Blood and Thunder Read an Excerpt Prologue...see more Get our latest book recommendations, author news and sweepstakes right to your inbox Video Jeff Guinn's The Last Gunfight Jeff Guinn's definitive, myth-busting account of the famous gunfight at Tombstone's OK Corral.

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- Jim at the Travis McGee Reader attended the Iowa Straw poll and has a series of posts on the topic written in his inimitable style. I was somewhat disappointed to see no photographs of actual straws. - Santa Rosa, CA PD SWAT sets up a little display for the kiddies at a neighborhood festival, including a couple of firearms on the junk-on-the-bunk table. Said kiddies are allowed (under supervision) to touch. The Eloi at the local newspaper issue a Code Brown PSH Alert. Good thing the Army recruiters didn't set up a booth; those guys bring 240 Bravos and grenade launchers. Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Tab Clearing... 17 comments: You simply couldn't pay me enough to live in CA. TJ: Ditto. I escaped way back in '78, never been back, never will. cap'n chumbucket That big earthquake can't happen soon enough in CA. Sorry for all who live there and/or love the place, but it's past time for the failed state to sink. Family day in my National Guard armored unit had kids crawling through M1's, riding M113's through the woods, handling 120mm mortars, and Mk19's. Obviously ammo never left the arms lockers. When I was in JROTC in high school, some soldiers brought two humvees for us to check out. One had a TOW mounted and the other a M-60. If the SWAT display gave them a Code Brown, I can only imagine what that would have done. "But police and event organizers defended the display as a successful community outreach effort that is in line with the department's efforts to demystify law enforcement generally and its SWAT team in particular.“ Demystify, yes. Acculturate, yes. Guns are cool, but it used to be that the primary tool of the policeman was a set of handcuffs. There are still officers who somehow used to get the job done with a revolver. When they arm them, clothe them, and equip them like the army, people think of them like an occupying army. I would think that Officer Friendly would serve the purpose of community outreach far better. Remember, we want these kids to be willing to help or at least be willing to talk to the police one day should the need arise. SWAT does not equal Jedi. "The police is the public and the public is the police." Besides I bet that sniper scope is hard to use while laying down automatic fire. If only it had one of those shoulder things that goes up... -8notch 8notch, ""The police is the public and the public is the police."" Damn right. I have a dot-sighted carbine to defend myself, why can't Officer Friendly? That works both ways, you know. No particular order: Jim at TMcGR gets it! Yay Ron Paul! I think the police should be issued nerf bats and whistles, and otherwise be allowed to arm themselves just like regular civilians---to include suppressed SBRs with happy switches! And dot sights! I like that the Eloi who freaked out is named Attila Nagy. I really like that. That article has nearly every square for my "Reporter writing about guns" bingo card. Holy crap. City councilwoman was "devastated" to see a (little brown) child touch a gun. However, she seems undevastated by the fact that "The police presence was welcomed by residents, some of whom were concerned about attending an evening event in their park, said Oscar Chavez, executive director of Community Action Partnership". I thought it was interesting that the reporter called it a "fully-automatic assault rifle but couldn't resist labeling the optic a "sniper scope". If your only tool is hyperbole I guess all articles look like a good place to write it.. If SOMEBODY would give the writers and others like him a REAL JOB, perhaps there would be no need for a "code Brown" at this event. Sigh. Ulises from CA Thanks for the lnk, Tam, and as to: >>>I was somewhat disappointed to see no photographs of actual straws.<<< There were no actual straws present, but hayseed was plentiful. :) OMG, it's a FULLY AUTOMATIC ASSAULT RIFLE with a SNIPER SCOPE being handled by (gasp) a child! Gosh it's good to be so ignorant of the things you fear the most. Gee, I guess no one gave any thought to the fact that handling all that cool cop gear might just persuade some of those kids to go down a different path, like maybe aspiring to be a police officer instead of a gang-banger...just sayin'. Thank God when we do these sort of events in Oklahoma no one cares or pays much attention to us letting the kiddies handle the gear, since it's pretty much just like the rifle they have at home ;) I distinctly recall the Army visit to my small southern university in 1977. They brought an Apache attack helicopter, and let us students climb in and handle the knobs. The young officer showing it off said to me as I climbed in, "If you get it started you can fly it." Frustratingly complex was the instrument panel, and I suspect he had pulled a fuse or two just to be safe. I remembered that officer very clearly some years later, the first time I played with a flight simulator in an Apple-based Indiana Jones game. I bet they don't say things like that too often now. Sort of on-topic: what's the breakdown of the team you use to clear a tab, and do you toss flash-bang or a propane tank wrapped in detcord into the tab before you go in?

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I have a hard time remembering what happened if I don’t write it down like……..see? That was too long. Immediately. I must write it down. Immediately. Let me try to recreate our weekend from the little memory I still possess…… Tim and I had a jam packed few days, complete with lots of snow (somewhere around eight inches in total when everything was all said and done) and a dual-driveway-shoveling effort at 5:30 am on Saturday. Why so early? Tim had a haircut scheduled in the morning and we had to get the fresh powder off of the driveway before we left. It makes shoveling somucheasier when you don’t have to deal with tire tracks. Just FYI. Anyhow, as soon as we got home, we hopped on Skype (OMG. WHY HAVE WE NEVER USED THIS?!) for the “virtual” baby shower. It was super fun and kind of like watching a sitcom at times, since it was just the two of us watching a whole bunch of people do all kinds of things at my mom’s house – some of the commotion directed at us, some not. Also? Lots of movement and talking = choppy connection and trying to understand what someone said sometimes was…..challenging – to say the least. I definitely, however, didn’t miss anyone – everyone – asking about the name for the sprout. No one really knew how the whole gift giving thing was supposed to work, so some people had shipped us gifts (that have not come, yet) and some people brought gifts to my mom’s…..that they then had to open for us so we could see what it was. I’m positive no one went into that shower thinking they’d have to open their own gift. Pair that with never-ending mimosas (for them…not me) and you get lots of women dancing in front of the camera all, “I woooonnnndeeeeeer what this isssss?……” as they ripped open their own wrapping. The whole thing was so comical, I don’t even remember anything we got other than a swaddle thing and a monkey with a tail you pull to play lullabies…good thing my mom took pictures and is making a list because I’d be up a creek without a rattle (ha…) without that. Yesterday? Yesterday was Sunday! Also known as baby sprout’s nursery furniture pick up day! One of Tim’s work peeps offered to help us – and bring their truck – to get the boxes home and upstairs. Good thing, too, because there was no way Tim and I would have been able to fit the boxes in our car and there was absolutely zero possibility for Tim to haul either box upstairs by himself. I mean, I’m not supposed to lift anything over 25 pounds…or is it 20 pounds?….and each box weighed over 100. Even if I only did 50% of the work – and I’m not great at math but I’m pretty sure that’d still be too, um, heavy. On Saturday night, I made him (the worker peep) chocolate chip cookies, all wrapped up with a pretty bow (for serious), as a thank you. After Tim’s worker peep left the house, crib and dresser upstairs safe and sound, Tim got a text on his work phone from his son all, “Tim…this is worker peeps son. My dad is driving and we just wanted to tell you that the cookies are delicious!“ Happy dance! Then? Tim couldn’t wait to rip open the boxes and get to work. I know I’ve said this before but if there is any kind of project to be done, it doesn’t sit around in this house. Noooooooooo. Tim has this wiring in his brain that says DO IT NOW. (I totally shouldn’t complain…it’s usually the opposite, right?) So, by the end of last night, Maddie and Lexi had checked out the boxes for any kind of suspicious material (they didn’t find any) And we had a mostly complete – minus decorations and a mattress…and crib sheets…and a glider-rocker… – nursery! I know it looks black but it’s really espresso. Just thought you should know. Loooove the new baby furniture!! I still contend – you need to come decorate my house, baby room or no baby room. Deal?? Can we make a barter arrangement? You can totally be our fourth – long-lost – sister?? Oh freak I love it!!! I love the virtual baby shower thing too. How fun! Also, I would haev leant you my truck and my fiance..duh…. Co-worker peep……I think my cat is even preturbed by that. Looking good, my friend. And I concur, decorate my house too! Yay! So cute! And how fun that you got a virtual shower (including the tipsy ladies). That’s hilarious!! you totally forgot the cousin and aunt who came to you from Florida via brother Jeff’s facetime…via skype 1. Furniture = awesome. 2. It looks cold outside.

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Mail [email protected] to order directly and/or for wholesale information. Metal belt buckle bases are zinc and single-mold made. Oval buckles are 4" x 2.75", rectangular buckles are 3.25" x 2.25". They are $48 each (RETAIL), plus $6 shipping for small orders, $11 for large orders. Black or brown belt straps sold separate at $42 each (RETAIL). Email for wholesale info. CG1 - Candy Glass Rainbow in White (Oval) (enother example) 3403 BC1 - Surfer top

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The Boston Red Sox acquired 26-year olds Mike Carp from the Seattle Mariners for cash and a player to be named later. Carp, a 6′ 2″, 210 pound first baseman/left fielder who has has been with the Mariners since 2009, was optioned earlier this month by Seattle. Jul 28, 2012; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Mike Carp (20) hits a RBI sacrifice fly ball against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning at Safeco Field. Seattle defeated Kansas City 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports Carp provides insurance for two of Boston’s thinnest defensive spots. Carp can back up Mike Napoli at first base if necessary and could platoon with Jonny Gomes and Daniel Nava in left field, especially if Ryan Kalish – recently placed in Boston’s 60 day DL – doesn’t bounce back from his shoulder surgery. “It’s definitely a better opportunity for me than staying in Seattle as far as their needs go and my chance to get as many at-bats as possible,” Carp told The Seattle Times’ Geoff Baker. “It’s really exciting,” Carp said. “I have a chance to go to a great organization and should really get a chance to play. I’m looking forward to showing them what I can do.” In 2011, Carp hit a promising .276 with 12 homers in a career-high 79 games but dipped to .213 in 59 games in 2012. Carp has a career slash line of .255/.327/.413/.740.

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Has.. “I flung the middle finger. That was for the suits at the Brit Awards, not my fans. I’m sorry if I offended anyone but the suits offended me,” the 23-year-old singer told the BBC of the instance that was live broadcast..” They were pretty out of pocket for cutting her off, especially since she was saying such nice things about her country. BUT, she should’ve known that giving the cameras the finger would only make her look bad.

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Erstad signs one-year deal with Astros Veteran to serve as lefty bat and backup outfielder off bench HOUSTON -- Outfielder Darin Erstad has reached an agreement with the Astros on a one-year contract worth $1 million plus incentives, general manager Ed Wade confirmed on Thursday. Erstad, a veteran of 12 big league seasons, will provide a left-handed bat off the bench, as well as serve as a backup outfielder. The 33-year-old has experience at all three outfield positions and first base. In his career, Erstad has played 499 games in center, 272 in left, 10 in right and 601 games at first base. "He'll be a left-handed bat off the bench," Wade said. "He has a lot of versatility. He's a great makeup guy. He's the prototypical professional player -- he brings a lot to the table and we're glad to have him." Erstad played 11 years with the Angels before signing with the White Sox prior to the 2007 season. He has a career batting average of .284 with 118 home runs and 657 RBIs. In 2007 with Chicago, Erstad hit .248 with four homers and 32 RBIs over 87 games. He missed nearly half the season with a sprained left ankle. The top overall pick in the June 1995 First-Year Player Draft by the Angels, Erstad is a two-time All-Star (1998, 2000) who is also the only player in Major League history to win a Rawlings Gold Glove Award as an infielder (first base, 2004) and an outfielder (2000, '02). Erstad holds the American League record for consecutive errorless fielding chances by an outfielder with 723 from June 30, 2001-Sept. 22, 2002, breaking the previous mark held by Ken Griffey Jr. (573, 1992-93). Alyson Footer is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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SEATTLE -- The Mariners continued to shore up their pitching staff Saturday, signing left-handed reliever Oliver Perez to a one-year deal shortly after he'd hit free agency. Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com reported the deal is for $1.5 million, with another potential $600,000 in performance bonuses. Perez is the second pitcher re-signed by the club, after starter Hisashi Iwakuma received a two-year. Perez, 31, was one of the better comeback stories in baseball last year, resurrecting his Major League career as a reliever two years after being released by the Mets with $12 million still on his contract. He posted a 2.12 ERA in 33 appearances with the Mariners after being called up in midseason from Triple-A Tacoma. Perez posted the ninth-lowest ERA by an American League reliever with a minimum of 30 appearances after joining the team on June 16. He had a stretch of 20 consecutive appearances from July 13 to Sept. 14 without allowing a run, tied for the fourth-longest streak in club history. pitched in the Nationals' Minor League system in 2011 and then found new life as a reliever in the Mexican Winter Leagues, where the Mariners saw his renewed fastball and gave him a shot on a Minor League deal that paid $750,000. He wound up establishing himself as a solid member of Seattle's bullpen in the second half, allowing just seven runs and 27 hits in 29 2/3 innings with 10 walks and 24 strikeouts. Perez combined with Rule 5 reliever Lucas Luetge and converted starter Charlie Furbush to give manager Eric Wedge three solid left-handers out of his bullpen even after Sherrill was lost for the season after pitching just two games. The 10-year Major League veteran previously pitched as a starter with the Padres, Pirates and Mets. He has a career record of 59-72 with a 4.57 ERA and was a 15-game winner for the Mets in 2007, but struggled badly after signing a three-year, $36 million deal with the Mets in 2009. He seems to have found a new niche now in relief. "I felt pretty good this year," Perez told MLB.com at the season's conclusion. "This was kind of a new role for me, but I would like to be a reliever again because normally you get the chance to pitch every day. I can be a starter again, but right now I feel good in the bullpen." With Perez's signing, the Mariners' 40-man roster now stands at 36. Greg Johns is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @GregJohnsMLB as well as his Mariners Musings blog. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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BALTIMORE -- The Orioles on Thursday morning announced their 2013 Grapefruit League schedule, which will open on Feb. 23 with a 1:05 p.m. ET game against the Minnesota Twins at Ed Smith Stadium. Next spring will mark the fourth consecutive year for the Orioles in Sarasota, Fla., and the third at the renovated Ed Smith Stadium complex, considered to be one of the top facilities in baseball. Baltimore will play eight opponents during the Grapefruit League campaign, hosting the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates three times each and the Twins, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays two times each. The New York Mets will also make one visit to Sarasota. In preparation for the 2013 World Baseball Classic, Team Brazil will visit Sarasota to play the Orioles on March 6 at 1:05 p.m. The contest is one of 18 home games for Baltimore. Single-game tickets for all O's games at Ed Smith Stadium will go on sale on Jan. 26, 2013. Pitchers and catchers will report to Sarasota on Feb. 12, and position players will report on Feb. 15. The Orioles will play 16 Grapefruit League games on the road, making visit the O's Spring Training website or call (941) 893-6300. The Orioles are also offering the official Spring Training Travel Package, which includes hotel accommodations, rental car, game tickets, optional airfare through Southwest Airlines and other amenities. For more information or to order travel packages, fans should visit or call (800) 892-7687. Brittany Ghiroli is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Britt's Bird Watch, and follow her on Twitter @britt_ghiroli. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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SURPRISE,. Defense. N." Worth noting • Colby Lewis, who is coming off flexor tendon surgery, said he is hoping to start throwing off the mound in the first week of March with the idea of being able to pitch by June 1. • Outfielder David Murphy and third baseman Adrian Beltre arrived in camp on Wednesday, two days ahead of the reporting date for pitchers and catchers. • Manager Ron Washington on the Rangers' search for a utility infielder: "We've got some good internal pieces, but when there are available players outside, you've got to look at it. That's not a knock on what we have. We have to continue to look." T.R. Sullivan is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Postcards from Elysian Fields, and follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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