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PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners will shut down top pitching prospect Taijuan Walker for at least one week after exams revealed inflammation in the bursa of his right shoulder.
Seattle manager Lloyd McClendon said Friday morning that the decision was made after Walker flew to Los Angeles to have a second opinion on the sore shoulder that has limited him during spring training.
Walker was examined by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Kerlan Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles on Thursday. He confirmed the original diagnosis of the Mariners medical staff in Arizona.
"It's a little bit of a setback, yeah," McClendon said. "It is what it is and we've got to continue to move forward."
The decision could be a blow to Seattle's rotation and the expectations that Walker would take one of the spots in the back end of the rotation. American League Cy Young finalist Hisashi Iwakuma has yet to throw due to a finger injury and Walker's setback could make it difficult for him to be ready by the start of the season.
McClendon didn't believe Walker would have to re-start his throwing program when he's finally able to pick up a ball again.
"I think it's just normal throwing, what most pitchers experience at some point," McClendon said. "The MRIs were clean and were good. There was no structural damage with this guy so everything is fine from that standpoint."
Walker is one of the top pitching prospects in baseball. The 21-year-old has quickly risen through the Seattle farm system and his major league debut at the end of last season only heightened expectations about what he could bring to the Mariners rotation in the future. Walker made three starts last September with a 1-0 record and 3.60 ERA.
Walker showed up for camp with a sore throwing shoulder and had been limited to throwing off flat ground so far. He had long toss throwing sessions on back-to-back days earlier this week, leading to the hope of a bullpen session, but that has now been altered.
Walker is taking anti-inflammatory medication along with giving his arm a rest in the hope the inflammation will clear up.
"This guy, we're not just talking about 2014, we're hopefully talking about the next 15 years," McClendon said. "We have to be cautious and we have to be smart."
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On day one of its national conference in San Antonio, FPA Experience 2012, the Financial Planning Association announced that Janet Stanzak was selected as 2013 FPA president-elect at the association's board meeting in Texas on Friday.
As announced by current FPA President Paul Auslander in his introductory remarks on Saturday—"Janet's just the best," he said—Stanzak's selection was a change from previous FPA practice, in which a president-elect was named early in the year prior to when she would take on the presidency; Stanzak (left) will thus succeed FPA's 2013 President Michael Branham.
When asked in an interview Saturday about the skills she would bring to FPA leadership, Stanzak noted that she had led the association's strategic planning committee for two years, during which time she worked "hand-in-hand" with Lauren Schadle, the incoming FPA CEO. As staff liaison, Schadle was responsible for implementing the committee's recommendations.
Stanzak said she had also particularly engaged with FPA's chapters and chapter leaders. "They know me as a resource and a collaborative leader," she said. The chapter connection is important, she said, since new FPA members tend to come through the chapters, along with growth from those new to the profession. On the issue of retaining members, she noted that at the FPA, members who are CFPs have a higher rate of retention, suggesting that CFPs were more likely to see the benefit of membership.
Declining membership has been an issue for the FPA for some time now, though Stanzak said that "most associations have lost membership." However, she said that while FPA's membership numbers had fallen up to June, they have been increasing since then. The FPA's Board has had discussions on the relative importance of quantity of members to quality, Stanzak said, since "part of our primary aim is to advance the profession; that's where numbers matter."
Numbers matter as well, she said, when it comes to FPA's advocacy efforts in Washington. When asked if the FPA leadership was pleased with its level of access to policymakers, Stanzak said that "we continually strive to get better access," but that the striving was limited somewhat by FPA's relative lack of funds.
Stanzak, a CFP since 1986, is the owner and principal of Financial Empowerment, a fee-only financial planning firm in Bloomington, Minn. In the interview she pointed out that she had started as a commission-based planner and had worked for, launched or run a total of four different firms that were affiliated with independent BDs or RIAs, and was a member of NAPFA, so she had "walked in the shoes of a majority of our members." She had also launched an RIA as part of an ensemble firm within a midsize CPA firm, so she had experiences of having "allied professionals as my business partners."
As for the departure of longtime FPA CEO Marv Tuttle, who hands over the reins to Schadle this week, Stanzak said that "Marv was the right person" through the early history of the FPA from the merger of the ICFP and IAFP, through forming relationships with other groups—such as NAPFA, the CFP Board and the IAA—and that he was also a collaborative leader who will always rate a high place in the history of financial planning. By the same token, she said that Schadle will be the "right person at the right time" for the FPA, with a greater forucs on strategic planning and business management, and that "change is healthy for an organization."


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IUCN is delighted to join in the global celebrations of the inaugural World Wildlife Day on 3 March, declared by the United Nations General Assembly, says the Union's Director General, Julia Marton-Lefèvre.
World Wildlife Day gives us a chance to highlight the breathtaking diversity of our planet's animal and plant species and how their continued survival in the wild is intimately linked to ours.
IUCN, with its deep connection to CITES, has been working on conservation and sustainable use of wildlife for over 60 years, in particular through the 8,500 members of the IUCN Species Survival Commission — bringing the top species conservation expertise to support CITES, IUCN and the conservation community worldwide.
In this 50th anniversary year of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, we are cognizant of the ever-growing pressures on the world's wildlife: 21,286 out of 71,576 species assessed on the IUCN Red List are today threatened with extinction, including one in four mammals, two in five amphibians, one in three corals and one in eight birds.
We know that conservation works. Thanks to targeted action, backed by political will, we have slowed down the current rate of species extinctions by one-fifth. And yet the speed at which species are disappearing is alarmingly fast: up to 1,000 times higher than the natural 'background' rate calculated from fossil records.
Species extinction is not just an environmental concern — it has profound implications for our economies and societies. We sometimes forget that we, as individuals, customers and businesses, rely on wildlife to provide us with the food, fuel, medicine and other essentials we simply cannot live without. And then there is something deeply comforting in knowing that we share our planet with millions of other species which form an amazing web of life.
This is why we must join forces, more than ever before, to address major threats to wildlife — from habitat destruction to illegal trade and from invasive species to climate change. SOS—Save Our Species, a global coalition to conserve threatened species and their habitats led by IUCN and partners, including CITES, is one concrete response to this challenge.
But we need to do much more, and much faster, to turn the tide of extinction and to fulfill the pledge made by nearly 200 governments to prevent known threatened species from going extinct by the year 2020.
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Why the Ex-Communists Are Still a Force in Germany
Die Linke, "The Left," grew up out of the remnants of the East German system and is still the second most-popular party in the former Communist states. Harriet Torry explains why, despite this popularity the future could be bleak for the party.
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DuPont buys majority of S. African seed company
DuPont says it has bought a majority share in a South Africa-based seed company and plans to increase research and improve seed availability for farmers in Africa.
DuPont says its Iowa-based Pioneer subsidiary has acquired 80 percent ownership in Pannar Seed Limited, which has operations throughout Africa and other parts of the world. Transaction details were not released.
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Rabat - Research commissioned by the British Council - the UK's international cultural relations body - shows that English language skills are vital for economic development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with speakers of English earning up to three times as much as non-English speakers.
Rabat – Research commissioned by the British Council – the UK's international cultural relations body – shows that English language skills are vital for economic development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with speakers of English earning up to three times as much as non-English speakers.
The research carried out in 8 countries by Euromonitor International, shows that English fluency can have a major impact on income in the MENA region. The salary gap between similarly-skilled individuals who speak English and those who do not ranges from 5% in Tunisia to 75% in Egypt and even 200% for some workers in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.
The research was conducted through interviews with more than 2000 young people, businesses, educators, governments and recruiters in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and Yemen. It forecasts a year-on-year growth in the number of English speakers of between 5 and 7 per cent in the majority of countries between now and 2016.
Private companies are increasingly driving demand for English in the region – multinational companies in particular. Industries such as IT and software development, maritime and air freight, telecommunications, banking and finance, tourism and hospitality have the highest need for English-speaking employees.
Most young people in the region have a clear understanding of the importance of English and its role in helping them to gain employment with multinational companies either within their country or abroad, with employment in international economic hubs such as the United Arab Emirates a typical target. Another key factor among young people is the desire to participate more actively in social media internationally, which is primarily conducted in English.
However the report finds that, despite efforts by governments in the region to improve the teaching of English in schools, the best-quality teaching is still found in private language schools, and therefore out of reach financially for the majority.
The British Council builds relationships for the UK in 110 countries through English, education and the arts. It works across MENA and is aiming to reach 20 million learners of English in the region by 2015. Programmes including English for the Future, which is helping young people in the MENA region to acquire the English they need in order to achieve their personal, academic and professional goals.
Nic Humphries, the British Council's Director of English in the MENA region, said: "This research shows there's no doubt that English really can change lives for people in the Middle East and North Africa. The ability to communicate in English provides access to opportunities in every facet of life – whether that's connecting with the outside world through international social media, or getting a better job.
The UK has an opportunity to contribute to the social and economic development of countries in the region through English in a way that is clearly welcomed. The British Council, through its English for the Future programme, is working with partners in the private and public sector to do just that."
"English for the Future" is a programme designed by the British Council in response to the need for support for English language skills development of the emerging labour market in the Middle East and North Africa. It works in partnership with Ministries of Education across the MENA region and is supported by the commercial sector.
To download the full report, please click here.
Source: BI-ME (Business Intelligence Middle East)


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Manufacturer's Description
Tapping into both the past and the present, Disney Sing It: Family Hits features favorite songs from all-time classic Disney films, including Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book and more.
In Disney Sing It: Family Hits, players will use the pitch bar to assist in hitting the right notes and can sing solo, partner up for a duet, compete head-to head, or pass the microphone around to up to 8 players in the Family Mode. To relive key moments, the Sing It Encore Mode enables players to play back their performances and add fun effects to customize their tunes.
To assist players in improving their performances and unlocking awards and Disney themes, the Tony award winning singer/actress Anika Noni Rose, who also voiced Princess Tiana in The Princess and the Frog, provides vocal exercises and techniques. Anika takes players through a series of basic voice instructions, game tutorials and singing games that are designed to help all players become better singers and performers. Lessons include proper microphone technique, how to hit high and low, long and short, and fast and slow notes, among other tips, providing a valuable learning tool for players of all ages.
- Sing along to 30 songs and music videos from classic and contemporary Disney favorites.
- Easy to follow karaoke gameplay with full screen videos from original Disney movies.
- Play with up to 8 players in family fun mode where everyone can sing along together or pass the microphone.
- Sing It Encore mode enables players to play back their performances and add fun voice effects.
- Learn vocal tips and exercises from The Princess and the Frog's Anika Noni Rose.
- Unlock new awards and Disney themes
|Item Code
|Packaged Weight
|1 Kg
|Release Date
|Thursday, 7th October 2010
|Product Type
|Video Game
|Music & Dance


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It's sometimes difficult not to be cynical when yet another game based on a movie title comes along.
These tend to be trotted out along with the T-Shirts, the breakfast cereal collector cards and the McDonald's Happy Meal action toys (that kinda look like the characters in the movie if you squint hard enough). Production values tend to be correlated to movie production schedules and more often than not the overall quality is disappointingly low. We are very happy to report however that The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian does not fall into this category.
C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia books – and the recent movies - are targeted at middle to upper primary school-aged children (although there is certainly an adult fan base), and the game follows along the same, well-trodden path.
We therefore set up some trials using some of the aforementioned little people – both in single and co-op multiplayer modes, and overall they were pretty impressed. We all know there is a real challenge in keeping children of this age focused for any length of time, and it is a testament to the designers' abilities that they have delivered a game which attracts and holds their attention so completely.
At its heart The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian follows the basic story line of the movie, and each new section of the game is linked by the corresponding big screen footage. For you non-Narnians out there the story goes something like this: A year has passed for the four Pevensie children since their last visit to Narnia; however when they are summoned back to a ruined Cair Paravel they soon discover a lot more time has passed in the magical realm. This time around they and the few Narnians who remain must help a young fugitive prince, Caspian, defeat the uncle who has usurped his throne, along with an invading army of Telmarines.
As players progress in the game they will eventually get to experience some 20 different playable characters from the movie. By and large the most intriguing and the favourite of our review team were the mythical creatures. Whether playing the minotaur, centaur, dwarf or any of the other rich bestiary of characters from the story, each has its unique abilities and fighting styles. That's really the nub of the game; it's all about fighting and using special abilities to solve puzzles and progress the story.
Keeping in mind the target audience, fighting is about steering your chosen character about and using a limited amount of buttons to smash and bash your way through the hordes of Telmarines. It's violence on a low scale, with absolutely no blood or visceral action (this is a family show, after all). Enemies collapse and die, and their bodies quickly disappear. Combat is not taxing but for the younger set, the large amounts of enemies and the relatively easy kills hold a lot of appeal and satisfaction.
The puzzles too are set at a level that challenges but does not overly tax the player. They mainly consist of finding the right character for the right job. This includes using the dwarf for climbing and getting into tight spots or the minotaur to smash away obstacles. Some nice touches are included - a universal favourite being the ability to jump on the back of a not-too-bright giant and wading into enemy formations, to smash 'em like bugs. The giants lumber and stagger about and display some questionable hygiene habits – a fact which delighted our younger male players. The human characters are less engaging with their abilities being less appealing but overall the players you control change regularly enough to keep young minds interested.
As you would expect, progressing through the game includes power-ups to boost weapons and armour – albeit temporarily. Big, shiny and destructive can be used to sum these up; once again it's about delivering an interesting and appealing game experience. There are plenty of chests to open, plus secrets and keys to find along the way, and these can reward you with behind the scenes footage, concept art and bonus levels, the frequency of which is guaranteed to hold a younger player's attention.
Visually the game is very good. The developers seem to have eked out every last ounce of power from the PS2, graphics-wise, and the icing on the cake for us was no noticeable drop in frame rate – even during the most frenetic battle scenes. To be honest, the experience felt very much like playing on a next-gen console, with excellent lighting effects and some great environmental touches enhancing the in-game atmosphere. Likewise, incidental sound effects such as birdsong, plus well matched background music helped to blur the boundary line between our wet and chilly reality of a Kiwi winter and the fantastical world that is Narnia.
While there is some freedom to explore each section as you wish The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is ultimately linear in nature. This is not a bad thing however, as it provides a sense of achievement for players as they progress through task after task. An adult player would find some of the puzzle and fighting aspects of the game repetitive - probably annoyingly so; however its pace and level of challenge really hit the mark where the target audience is concerned.
Having taken all of the game's aspects into consideration we have marked The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian quite highly. Purists (read 'adult gamers') may find the game not to their expectations; however for its target audience there's a load of family-friendly fun to be had that is both entertaining and challenging. It's wet outside and we're only half-way through the school holidays; why not send the kids on their own personal journey into the land of Narnia?
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Global Risk Management Director, Boston
At BCG, Explorers are unafraid to embark on new journeys. They try new solutions to untangle complex problems and drive transformational change. Ciaran empowers and inspires others.
I have seen a transformation in risk awareness levels at BCG and take tremendous pride in the impact the risk function has played in that transformation.
I am originally from Ireland and spent a few years in the UK after graduating from university. I then moved to the US and developed an expertise in the field of treasury management. When I joined BCG's treasury group, I had spent most of my career in corporate treasury managing risks such as FX, interest rate exposure, cash management, and so on. After a few years in that role, I was approached to take those skills and build a new function within BCG: the risk management function. I strongly believe that this is a great example of what makes BCG a great place in which to work and grow. I did not have the perfect background for the role, but leadership identified my professional skills and capabilities as ones that could lead and grow the function, as well as offer a professional growth opportunity.
Ciaran holds a bachelor of commerce (honors) from University College Dublin, Ireland, and a master's in finance from Boston College. He is also a certified management accountant and a certified internal auditor, both designations obtained during his time at BCG to enhance and develop his skill set.
There is never a dull moment in my role at BCG. The world of risk is constantly evolving and changing, and new risks arise frequently that require immediate actions be taken.
BCG is a fantastic company with a long history of doing outstanding work around the globe. A key part of my role is to safeguard BCG for future generations. Developing a risk program that supports the future of the firm keeps me motivated. A key role of our team is to support BCGers navigating through risky situations.
Over the last ten years or so, I have been involved in organizing a BCG team for the annual SCORES Cup. America SCORES Boston strengthens at-risk youth through programs that promote health, academic advancement, and development of the whole child. Through youth development programming based around soccer, academics, and the arts, the mission of America SCORES Boston is to inspire Boston youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world.


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Cosmo Challenge: Give yourself a whipped cream bikini and let him lick it off of you.
Actual Gmail correspondence:
Subject: the best shopping list you've ever received
To: D.
From: S.
Will you pick up condoms and whipped cream? They may or may not have anything to do with each other.
Re: the best shopping list you've ever received
To: S.
From: D.
Haha that is quite a list. I also picked up a rubber chicken, a pulley, and a power drill. They may or may not have anything to do with this.
Not super spontaneous, I know. Doing it Varsity Blues style, where I surprise him by walking out in nothing but a whipped cream bikini would have been way hotter. But I wasn't going to have time to stop by the store and I really wanted to try this challenge. (My eagerness to do it that day had something to do with the fact that I was feeling good about my body after a super hard gym class that seriously worked by ass and thighs. And hey, you gotta strike when the iron is hot. Or rather, you gotta wear a whipped cream bikini when your body is hot.)
The bad news is that we didn't get to it that night. We were both exhausted. We had dinner, zonked out in front of the TV, and went to bed. Though at least I opted for cute boy shorts and a not-hugely-baggy tee!
The good news is that last night, I got to my place and as soon as I walked in the door, received a text from D. saying he would be there in 20. And the roommate was out of town! So I decided I was going to greet D. at the door in my homemade lactose swimsuit and give Ali Larter a run for her money.
I did a lazy girl's shower, which is to say I used wipes to clean off my entire body. Hey, if I were going to feast off of someone's body, I would appreciate it if he took the time to make sure the eating area was hygienic. Then I waited for D. to buzz the downstairs door. A few minutes past and I found myself a little nervous. (Remember that episode of SATC where Carrie worries that she and Aidan are getting too comfortable and she misses the stomach flip that comes with new, uncertain relationships. Then she manages to make her own stomach flip? Well, not like this was some big relationship moment, but I have to say the butterflies in my stomach felt kind of nice. It reminded me of how I felt early on in our relationship, when I was anticipating a hookup.)
Then he buzzed. I pressed the button to let him in the downstairs door, knowing that the elevator would take at least 45 seconds. In that time, I quickly sprayed on a top (more like pasties) and a bikini bottom, which was really just a triangle of whipped cream that covered the upper part of my crotch. (Don't wanna get it too close to your vadge, ladies.) I was just finishing up my work of art when D. knocked on the door. I unlocked it then stood back.
He said that a few more times while I tried to look sexy, but probably just had this stupid grin on my face.
D. leaned in for a kiss. Then, as if he realized he was going about this all wrong, he planted his mouth on my nipple and didn't come up till he had finished that entire half of the "bikini". (Sidenote: Could asymmetrical one-boob-coverage bathing suits be the next fashion trend? If so, I want the credit.) He did the same with the other side then began licking off the bottom.
He mostly just focused on the creases where my legs meet my torso since I didn't want to get whipped cream all up in my business. But it was super hot since it forced his down-south kisses to be purely teasing.
After all of that tongue action, I was ready for the real deal. So we hopped in the shower. (Cosmo doesn't tell you this, but a whipped cream bikini leaves you very, very sticky.) And the below-the-neck kisses continued. But not for long because I was in the mood for sex. Not oral, but straight up P in the V sex. We faced each other and D. held up one of my legs as he entered me.
D. finished before me, but I was sort of OK with stopping right after that. We had left the water on and it was washing away all of the natural lubrication I had going on, which made the sex a tad uncomfortable toward the end.
D. raved about the bikini for the rest of the night. And even though it was on the Cosmo challenge list and he had to have known it was coming, he kept saying things like, "It's so awesome you did that." I think that translates to: girlfriend points, earned.
Would you ever try this challenge? Have you ever involved any other food (besides doughnuts, donettes, and whipped cream)? If you've never done it before, go for it tonight and report back tomorrow!


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There's one thing San Jose Earthquakes coach Frank Yallop is certain of heading into his match Sunday in Houston: Jason Hernandez will be in the lineup.
Everything else – including where Hernandez will play – is still up for debate.
In other words, it's just a typical week in Quakeland, where injuries and suspensions conspire to shake things up from match to match to match.
"I'm glad to be training with a goal in mind of playing on the weekend," said Hernandez, who received a two-game suspension after being red-carded during the Quakes' 1-0 win against Kansas City on Aug. 14. "It's been the kind of season with injuries and guys in and out, I'm asked to slide wherever they need me, and I'm more than up to the task. Wherever coach needs me, that's where I'll be."
This week, San Jose are learning to make do without Bobby Convey, the team's leading assist-generator, who had been filling in for injured left back Ramiro Corrales before drawing a one-game suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards. Tim Ward will likely be flipped from right back to left, rather than depending on untested rookie Justin Morrow in Convey's place.
Hernandez could replace Ward on the right, although he prefers to play in the middle. Rookie Steven Beitashour, who has four starts at right back this season, is available out wide, and veteran Chris Leitch, on the mend from a strained hip, could be back as well.
If Hernandez gets used in the middle, it will most likely mean that Brandon McDonald will replace Sam Cronin as a holding midfielder – or head to the bench after 19 consecutive starts.
Whatever the case, Yallop will be putting together his fourth different starting back line in five matches.
"It's frustrating when you get to see some of the other squads and guys get to really build chemistry, with the same faces in the lineup, week in and week out," Hernandez said. "And it shows; in good defenses, rarely are there many faces changing week in and week out.
"But we've been a resilient club from the first game of the season. And I think that's not going to change. We're going to do what we have to do to get results."
Hernandez has been tasked with keeping himself sharp during his enforced vacation, which stemmed from an off-the-ball foul on Wizards forward Teal Bunbury, who had been taking liberties against other Quakes, in Hernandez's view.
"It's difficult, but I think at this point of the season, you're at a point where your body doesn't mind a little rest," Hernandez said. "But it's really a testament to each individual and how much work they want to put in, and I think we have a lot of guys around here who, even if they're not in the starting lineup, they work pretty hard.
"So I was able to jump in and try to keep my fitness up and not cut any corners, because I knew two games would come and go really fast, and I'd be asked to perform again. I'm ready."
Geoff Lepper covers the Earthquakes for MLSsoccer.com. He can be reached at email@example.com. On Twitter: @sjquakes.


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Oh, those food studies. First, it's eat eggs. Then it's don't. Next it's red wine, chocolate, and cheese. Now, it's apples. A British study is saying apples, and in particular apple juice, are so chock-a-bock with acids that they're more likely to cause dental erosion than, say, Coke.
Well, not that it's bunk (actually, far from it I think), but I don't really pay much attention to studies these days. Most have me rolling my eyes. (Have you guys heard of the IgNobel Prizes, honouring improbable research? Hilarious.) And anyway, everything in moderation, right? But this particular study doesn't really affect me because I don't eat apples.
Yeah, I know, what a shocker. Here's why:
- I used to eat lots of oranges, and I got out of the habit of eating apples.
- I find apples way over sour or over sweet.
- I now eat lots of bananas because they're way more versatile, especially as breakfast foods.
So I'd pick bananas. Then oranges. And lastly, apples. On their own, that is. But if you're talking about apple crumble…well, that's a different story.
What's your fruit pick?
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Official opening of spring camp 'special' for Hurdle
BRADENTON, Fla. — Clint Hurdle has been here since Jan. 17. Several of the Pirates manager's players have been wintering here even longer, working out as a small group.
Yet, none of the preceding days carried the magic of Day One, the official start of Spring Training.
"It's so good to get on the field, to watch these guys get their spikes in the dirt," Hurdle said Tuesday afternoon, following the club's first formal workout for pitchers and catchers at Pirate City. "We've done a lot of introspection and held a lot of meetings, put a lot of effort into creating the roster.
"Now you get to give the players you brought in a chance to compete and work together. I feel as much excitement as I ever have on a first day like today. It's a special day."
Pittsburgh general manager Neal Huntington echoed the same sentiments, for the first time watching in uniform the players he'd spent four months getting in-house. Including non-roster invitees, the batterymen dispersed among four fields included 15 new to the organization.
"It's a lot of fun," Huntington said, "to see what you hope will be pieces of the puzzle. From reading all the scouting reports and analytics to seeing everyone on the field … it's just Day One of Spring Training, but it's a significant day."
Perhaps more boldly than in opening his previous two camps as the Bucs' skipper, Hurdle talked not of taking steps toward competing, but of winning.
"I feel we've addressed the areas we need to in the winter. We've added depth, have more capable people in the bullpen," Hurdle said. "Our core people are in place. We have talent, and meaningful lessons learned. We want to get out of the box clean. We're gonna take out of here our best 25, the most representative team that gives us the best ability to win once the season starts."


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We've mastered the racing line, but now we need to understand the techniques necessary to operate a car at its limits. This is the aspect that turns you from a wannabe racer, that is regularly ridiculed by all your competitors in the local autocross, to the guy standing atop of the podium, swigging the urine-tasting swill of Wal-Mart's own bubbly.
Here's what I do when I look at a particular corner: First I figure out the important part of the turn –- entry or exit –- and adjust my line as necessary. Once I have located the ideal apex point, I figure out where the earliest opportunity is for me to get back to full throttle. When I have found it, I try to get to that point as quickly as possible and still make it back to 100% power at my newly marked spot.
Braking is clearly about hitting the pedal at the latest possible moment. A huge amount of time can be won or lost by braking later than your opposition. But you can't brake too late. You need to get the balance just right between optimum stopping time and going in too deep and sacrificing your mid-corner speed. If you do this, you will likely miss that back-to-full-power sweet spot we have just implemented.
Whether you have ABS or not, you do not want to use it on a racetrack. While an ABS system is good at slowing a car down quickly and allowing the driver to just mash the pedal, you can do better. You want to modulate the pedal applying just enough pressure to prevent the wheels from locking (or ABS from engaging), but enough to ensure you are not wasting potential braking ability.
The initial stab of the brake pedal will be the most aggressive and with the maximum pressure. As the car slows and you approach the bend you must continue to back off brake pressure slightly to prevent wheel lock. As you begin to turn in and increase steering lock, you start to release the brake pedal more quickly. Imagine a piece of string attached to your toes and then tied to the bottom of the steering wheel. As you turn the wheel the string pulls your foot off the brake pedal. The more you turn the more it pulls until eventually, you have no brake pressure at all and are at the apex.
This last bit is where a term called "trail braking" comes into play. It is the last moment before you get down to the apex but you are still keeping some brake pressure. We do this to keep the front end pinned down and the car on its nose. This reduces entry understeer and helps us rotate the car around its axis at apex. It allows us to brake later and carry more speed, deeper into the turn. It is the key to taking that next step to becoming a faster driver.
If you are in a car with an automatic or paddle shift gearbox — where pressing a clutch is not needed to downshift — then left-foot brake. Naturally, you may need a bit of practice off-track to develop braking finesse in your left foot, but doing so eliminates the lag between bringing your right foot from the gas across to the brake pedal. It might not seem like much time, but at high speeds the distance is significant — larger than the waistline of Austin Powers' mojo-stealing nemesis, Fat Bastard.
While all this has been going on, you must also have been very smooth on the wheel. Turning aggressively shifts weight, causing body roll and upsetting the car. You want to bring the car down to apex gradually and slowly, gently loading the outside tires.
At the apex you may have a moment of "no pedals" whatsoever. That is ok. The longer the corner radius the longer the wait could be. Fight the urge to get back to power. Patience here will go a long way. If you did pick up some gas all that would occur is the rear would sit and the dreaded "plow" of understeer would manifest, causing you to, again, miss that ideal 100% throttle spot we set out earlier. Wait until the front grips up and you can quickly and aggressively apply power, getting back to full throttle as early as possible. I say be aggressive on power down but that doesn't mean just stamp on it. If you did, depending on the car, you would likely be doing donuts in a plume of your own tire smoke. As fun as that is, it isn't particularly quick.
On power down you want to apply throttle as quickly as possible without spinning the tires. You are progressive and smooth but efficiently quick. Getting to full power a split second before your competition can yield a lot of time over a 14-, or so, turn racetrack.
Again, make sure you are caressing the wheel like silk at all times. Hold it at a quarter to three position and do not move your hands. Ignore the idiots who tell you to shuffle the wheel, and any other bollocks they may try to impart upon you. Shuffling is inefficient and slow. We want efficient, smooth and quick.
Combine these techniques with the racing line we discussed last week and you will have the basics required to destroy your buddies on any given track, course or condition. You are now another step closer to becoming the next Danica Patrick.
Come to think of it, you may now be better!
About the author: @Alex_Lloyd began racing in the U.S. in 2006. He won the Indy Lights championship in 2007. He's competed in the Daytona 24-hour twice and the Indianapolis 500 four times — placing fourth in 2010. The native of MADchester, UK began racing karts at age 8, open-wheel race cars at 16 and finished second to Formula One World Champion - and close friend - Lewis Hamilton, in the 2003 British Formula Renault Championship, followed by a stint representing Great Britain in A1GP and winning races in Formula 3000. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife Samantha (also from England) and three young "Hoosier" children. He also enjoys racing in triathlons and is rather partial to good old English cup of tea. But not crumpets.
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Associate Manager, Communications, Novo Nordisk
Major: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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Recipe from Bobbi Stinnett of Tenn.
2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 packages of instant gravy mix
3 - 4 cans of your favorite vegetables
4 - 5 good sized potatoes (cooked, prepared, and mashed) or (instant mashed potato mix)
6 - 8 servings worth of garlic salt or powder
Shredded cheese of choice, if desired
Fry the ground beef and onion until it is browned. Drain and place the meat into a large baking dish. Sprinkle the gravy mix over it. Add your favorite seasonings. Drain the vegetables, using the liquid to make mashed potatoes (adds flavor). Now place this layer on top of the meat. Add water, enough to make the vegetables look like they are slightly submerged. Now make your next layer using the mashed potatoes. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees or until potatoes or cheese is melted and browned.
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*Thanks to the Random Number Generator we have a winner!! Brandon, from Kitchen Konfidence – CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you so much for all of you who entered. It was so fun to hear from so many of you!
Every time I hear the rumble of a truck roll down our street my heart jumps in my chest. Sometimes it's the garbage man and that's just not really that exciting. But there are times when it's FedEx truck delivering a package. Those are my favorite times. Sort of like a whisper of Christmas even though it's something I may have ordered for myself and it's no surprise what's inside. It rarely matters much what it is I just love getting packages in the mail. Although if the package comes with some nice tunes, three beautiful recipe cards and a fun ingredient to play with in the kitchen – well, then that's just about the best package I can imagine.
Every month Turntable Kitchen does just that. They turn out stunning little packages and ship them off all over so every one can have their heart jump a little when the delivery guy knocks at the door. It's a Pairings Box and this month I got the privilege of selecting a special ingredient (one of my current favorites) and creating three recipes to highlight said ingredient. It's all hush hush, which makes the arrival of the little brown box that much more exciting.
I'm super excited to be able to give one of you the Pairings Box for April. If you're interested in winning April's box with my recipes just leave a comment below. I'll select a winner this weekend.
In the meantime check out Turntable Kitchen (to swoon at that sweet little baby girl!!) and their Pairings Boxes.
I'll be back soon with recipes, a video and bacon. It's a great week here.


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Obama called for repeal of the 1993 "don't ask, don't tell" law near the end of his State of the Union speech, addressing the issue in a single, passing mention, but rekindling the debate between supporters and opponents of the move.
"This year, I will work with Congress and our military to finally repeal the law that denies gay Americans the right to serve the country they love because of who they are," Obama said. "It's the right thing to do."
During his presidential campaign, Obama promised to end "don't ask don't tell," but has not pushed the issue as president, to the disappointment of supporters, including gays and lesbians.
Some saw his mention of the issue Wednesday as a reminder to an important constituency that he remains on their side. But the lack of a specific plan or instructions to the military left supporters of repeal discouraged.
"We wish we had heard him speak of concrete steps tonight," said Rea Carey, director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. "The next time the president speaks about our community, we expect him to provide a concrete blueprint."
Opponents of letting gays openly serve criticized Obama for the stand.
"At a time when our armed forces are fighting and sacrificing on the battlefield, now is not the time to abandon the policy," said Sen. John McCain (R.-Ariz.), who was Obama's presidential opponent in 2008.
Republicans pledged to block any legislative push for repeal. But Democrats, citing polls that show up to 69% of voters support allowing gays to serve in the military, have urged White House to push to change the law.
"We look forward to working with him on this issue of fundamental fairness and supporting the patriotic Americans who serve and wish to serve our country in uniform," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in a statement.
Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said Wednesday that Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates would elaborate on the administration's plans in the coming days.
Within the military, there have been signals that the services would be more receptive to a shift than they were in 1993. Articles in military publications have cast doubt on the argument that "unit cohesion" would suffer if gays were allowed to serve openly.
Gates and Admiral Michael G. Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have begun work to examine how to implement a change in the law. They have told military audiences to expect a change in the policy.
If gays are allowed to serve openly, Defense officials are considering measures to limit public displays of affection on military bases and addressing such potential problems as port calls in nations that outlaw homosexuality.
Some critics called Obama's comment pandering to the left.
"Civilian activists do not understand or respect the culture of the military," said Elaine Donnelly, president of the Center for Military Readiness, a think tank that opposes allowing gays in the military. "I'm sure the troops will be disheartened by this."
Some supporters of repealing "don't ask, don't tell" saw Obama's comments as a sign of possible progress in coming months.
"Repealing 'don't ask, don't tell' is a bold move by the president, but one that is desperately needed to enhance our military readiness for our troops in combat," said Jon Soltz, chairman of VoteVets, which supports allowing gays to serve openly.
Janet Hook in Washington contributed to this report.
- Barack Obama
- Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy Repeal (2010)
- State of the Union
- Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Michael G. Mullen


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Orchestras Speak Up on Tax Incentives for Charitable Giving - (October 20, 2011)
The League is highly engaged in advocacy in Washington, D.C. as the nonprofit community responds to proposals to change the deductibility of charitable giving. As we've reported to you, Congress has been debating a proposal by President Obama to cap the deductibility of gifts at 28%. While leaders on the Hill indicate that the President's proposal is off the table for the time being, a wide range of possible changes to the deductibility of giving are still being considered as Congress debates budget priorities and broader tax reform. It is essential that orchestras continue to speak up in defense of tax incentives for charitable giving, and in support of the considerable public value orchestras offer to communities as tax exempt organizations.
Just this week, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing addressing a broad array of tax reform proposals. In advance of the hearing, four representatives of orchestras traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet in key offices on the Hill to share personal stories of the value of charitable giving in support of orchestral activity. Our thanks to the following for their extraordinary advocacy: Richard Dare, CEO & Managing Director of the Brooklyn Philharmonic; David Gross, President of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra; Bob Wagner, Principal Bassoonist for the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra; and, Cathy Weiskel, Executive Director of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras. During this week's hearing, Ranking Senator Orin Hatch (R-UT) voiced his support for the unique public value of the nonprofit arts and urged his colleagues to resist changes to the tax deductibility of gifts.
Thank you all for doing your part. Orchestras have sent more than one thousand letters to the Hill in support of preserving tax incentives for charitable giving. Please continue to make your voice heard by meeting with your members of Congress when they are in their home state and districts, using our e-advocacy center to send customizable messages, and responding when League staff in D.C. contact you for your help.
In addition to contacting policymakers directly, it is critically important that orchestras participate in the combined efforts of the broader nonprofit community. Please take two minutes to sign onto a letter in support of protecting nonprofits from potential declines in charitable giving, hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits. Add your voice to those of other nonprofits in your state urging Congress to use caution in considering any modification to incentives for charitable giving.
The League is a member of the Performing Arts Alliance, a coalition of national performing arts service organizations dedicated to advocating for national policies that recognize, enhance, and foster the contributions the performing arts make to America


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War Thunder - Rooikat 105
- 32 network players
This Pack includes:
Rooikat 105 (Rank 6 Great Britain)
Premium account for 15 days
2000 Golden Eagles.
All premium vehicles allow you to earn increased Research Points and Silver Lions for each battle and comes furnished with all available modifications.
With a Premium account (also purchasable in the game for Golden Eagles) you will earn more Research Points and Silver Lions during each battle for a set amount of days. This is cumulative with bonuses from premium vehicles!
1 player
Network Players 2-32
HD Video Output 720p,1080i,1080p
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- Release:
- 26/5/2020
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- Genre:
- Action


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It is a big year for back to school for our family!
Abbi headed into junior high school at the same school as Marlie. She got a locker, has seven classes, gets to eat school lunch every day, ride the bus, and finally gets to carry her cell phone.
Marlie went with her to New Student Orientation to show her around and help her set up her locker. I was there, too, but was asked to stay put in the cafeteria while they did teenager stuff.
Noah moved schools this year and is with cousins, too! He's in the 3rd grade and gets to ride the bus to school as well. He has two teachers who split the week and he loves them both. Noah loves learning his times tables and cursive.
At the beginning of the school year we were living with Grandma and Grandpa Hansen in Riverdale so we had to get up early to get to school in time. On my days off, Noah and I would sneak to breakfast and on work days he got to eat breakfast with the cousins and go to school with them. It was really helpful and nice of Jimmy and Amber to let him come over every morning so I could go to work on time.
Abbi and Aunt Anne worked hard on finding her back to school clothes. They both like this shirt because it's a little ridiculous.
Noah got to make a poster for class for the week he got to be the MVP. He picked out fun pictures and facts to share about himself.


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The Certified Financial Planner Board (CFP) of Standards opened its Nov. 9 business meeting with a question about the recent resignation of the Board's Chairman, Alan Goldfarb.
Diahann Lassus, co-founder of Lassus Wherley, a wealth management firm in New Providence, N.J., moderated the webinar discussion with CFP Board CEO Kevin Keller (left), as well as Nancy Kistner, 2012 Chair-elect who was elected to fill the remainder of Goldfarb's term.
Lassus asked both Kistner and Keller to provide an update on the resignation of Goldfarb as well as the two members of the Board's Disciplinary and Ethics Commission (DEC).
Reiterating the "deliberative process" the Board took after hearing of allegations of potential violations of the CFP Board's Standards of Professional Conduct, Kistner said the "special committee" that was set up "found sufficient merit to pursue [the ] three cases." Said Kistner to the CFPs listening: "It's important for you to know we take [these allegations] very seriously."
But Katie McGee, director of marketing for Weaver Wealth Management, where Goldfarb is director of wealth advisory, told AdvisorOne that the CFP Board's investigation is "over what we believe was a misunderstanding of how [Goldfarb's] compensation was disclosed on the Financial Planning Association's website." Goldfarb's resignation, McGee said, was "voluntary," adding that the potential violation "doesn't involve a client complaint."
Keller said during the webinar that while "some people have looked at the incident and noted that it's a sign of weakness, nothing could be more incorrect." CFP Board, he said, has "standards of professional conduct and we enforce those standards, which sets the CFP designation apart from other designations." Noting the public sanctions the Board brings against CFPs, Keller cited the "140 designations" that are listed on the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) website. "When was the last time you saw people of these other designations sanctioned?" he asked.
Lassus added that she "commended" the Board for its "openness" on the resignations. "It is reassuring that there is a fair process for addressing these allegations."