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Blame human nature. No matter how "nice" we want to be 24/7/365, sometimes, we just can't help letting our own hang-ups, lifestyles, backgrounds, or tastes influence how we see others. Or should I say, how we judge others?
Be honest: Whether we "mean to," "want to," or not, we all do it. When we're walking down the street, waiting in line at the store, or simply driving around town, it's impossible not to occasionally find yourself completely turned-off by someone else and labeling them in your head. Even little, not-so-obvious reasons could have us rolling our eyes. I surveyed people of varied ages and backgrounds who they judge and compiled up with this list of 30 types of people others couldn't stop negatively judging, whether they were proud or ashamed to admit it ...
- People who smoke. It's 2013, not 1950. We know too much about the health consequences of this nasty habit to keep thinking it's a good idea. Or an acceptable behavior around others who might not want to be subjected to secondhand smoke.
- People who drink lots of soda. Don't they know it's filled with high fructose corn syrup and chemicals that are rotting them from the inside out?
- People who perpetually eat junk food. See #2.
- People who have "too many kids." Seriously, are they trying to be the next Duggars or what?
- People who own guns.
- Women who wear tons of perfume/layers of makeup. What are they hiding under there?!
- Women who have overly long, painted fingernails -- particularly with nail art. Aren't there less icky ways of expressing yourself?
- Men with even slightly long fingernails and/or toenails. Eww, ever hear of personal hygiene?
- People who use poor grammar/spelling in an obviously lazy way. Failing to show you have a grasp on the English language is sure to do the opposite of impress.
- People who update their Facebook status constantly. Way to be totally self-obsessed!
- People who spend copious amounts of time and energy writing novel-long, judgmental comments on blogs. Can't help but conjure up this hilarious SNL skit.
- People who carry an ill-fitting, unkempt smartphone case. Kiiiinda screams "slob."
- People who keep a really messy (which, admittedly, is totally relative) home. Kiiinda screams "hoarder."
- People who are obese or have obese children. Sad one, but oh so true.
- People who won't recycle, even when it's really easy to. Globe-killing litter bugs!
- Restaurant-goers who say "let me get ..." or "gimme the ..." as opposed to "I would like ..." or "may I have ..." Have some manners!
- Self-righteous people who refuse to believe scientific evidence that contradicts what their faith tells them to believe.
- People who refuse to give up their seat for a pregnant woman on public transportation. Self-centered jerks!
- Public transportation users who lean on/"hump" the pole on the subway. So other people can't use it to hold on. Self-centered jerks!
- Republican, aka "conservative," FOX News-loving voters. (Applicable only to those who vote Democrat.) What are they thinking?!
- Democrat, aka "liberal," hippie voters. (Applicable only to those who vote Republican.) What are they thinking?!
- Gym-goers who don't to wipe down exercise machines after use. Gross.
- People who don't wash their hands in a public restroom. Shudder.
- Public transit users who sit on the outside seat ... and then act incredulous that they have to move when you ask to sit down.
- People who swear/curse profusely. Especially in front of kids.
- Anyone with a persistent, heavy, rattling sniff in a movie theater or other public place. Get a tissue!
- Vacationers who vacation only at Disney World. Helllooo, haven't these people ever considered broadening their horizons?
- People who can't stop driving and texting or walking and texting or movie-watching and texting, etc. Cut it out!
- People who neglect to hold the door for anyone (especially women/children). Have a little human decency, whydontcha?
- People who refuse to thank someone who holds the door for them. Common courtesy must be completely dead.
Be honest: What do you negatively judge others on?
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Following an upsetting loss to Coast Guard over the weekend, the MIT men's soccer team turned things around quickly when they shut out Elms College with a score of 8-0 on a brisk Monday night. The Engineers improved to 10-4-1 for the season, while the Blazers dipped to 6-7-2.
Right from the beginning, MIT took control of the ball, taking eight shots at goal before the Blazers took their first. Keeper Nicholson Pennant was kept busy in the first half, saving six shots in the first 19 minutes alone, while freshman goalie Jake Amereno (Commack, N.Y.) saw little action and did not have to save any saves. In the 24th minute, junior Matthew Monheit (Abington, Pa.) scored the first goal of the night, and what turned out to be the game-winning goal, with assists by freshman Austin Freel (San Diego, Calif.) and sophomore Nick Diamantoni (Belle Mead, N.J.). Just five minutes later, junior Jonathan Tebes (Hamden, Conn.) scored his second goal of the season. With less than three minutes remaining in the first half, following a cross from freshman Stephen Rodan (Potomac, Md.) that brought Pennant out of the net, fellow freshman Sean Bingham (Garden City, N.Y.) shot the ball into the left corner of the cage, giving the Engineers a solid lead of 3-0 over the Blazers going into the second period.
With Christian Kostka in net for the Blazers and sophomore Samuel Cannon (Scarsdale, N.Y.) replacing Amereno, the second half was underway. In the 56th minute, freshman Joe Schuman (West Hartford, Conn.) scored his first collegiate goal following a corner kick by Diamantoni. No more than 30 seconds later, following a cross from junior John Kramer (Glastonbury, Conn.), Bingham, once again, took advantage of an open net and scored his 13th goal of the season and MIT's fifth of the game. With less than 20 minutes left on the clock, after a cross from sophomore Jason Adler (Scarsdale, N.Y.), fellow sophomore Bokil Lopez-Pineda (Eagan, Minn.) snuck another ball past Kostka. Less than three minutes later, MIT was back at it when a ball shot by junior Andrew Fijan (Westchester, Pa.) forced Kostka out of the net yet again, leaving the cage wide open for sophomore Alexander Dago (Chicago, Ill.) to boot the ball in. With ten minutes remaining in the game, senior Cameron McCord (Springfield, Va.) scored his first goal of the season and the final one of the game with an assist by Adler.
All three MIT goalkeepers appeared in net during the game; sophomore Colin Hong (Honolulu, Hawaii) played the remaining 11 minutes and had to make two saves, while neither Cannon nor Amereno had to make any saves. Elms also used all three of its goalkeepers and they totaled 17 saves throughout the entire game. The Engineers outshot the Blazers, 44-7.
MIT will close its regular season in Worcester, Mass. when it faces Clark University on Saturday, Oct. 27, while Elms will host Becker College on Wednesday, Oct. 24.


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Sefer HaNer on Mesechet Bava Kamma: A Review
by:Rabbi Yosaif Mordechai Dubovick
Not every important work written by a Rishon is blessed with popularity.[1] While many texts were available throughout the generations and utilized to their utmost; others were relegated to obscurity, being published as recently as this century, or even this year. Nearly a month doesn't pass without a "new" Rishon being made available to the public, and often enough in a critical edition. While each work must be evaluated on its own merit, as a whole, every commentary, every volume of Halachic rulings adds to our knowledge and Torah study.[2]
From the Geonic era through the Rishonim, North Africa was blessed with flourishing Torah centers, Kairouan in Tunisia (800-1057),[3] Fostat (Old Cairo) in Egypt, and many smaller cities as well. Perhaps the crown jewel of "pre-Rambam" Torah study was the sefer Hilchot Alfasi by R' Yitchock Alfasi (the Rif).[4] Many Rishonim focused their novella around the study of Rif,[5] the Rambam taught Rif in lieu of Talmud,[6] and a pseudo-Rashi and Tosefot were developed to encompass the texts used and accompany its study.[7]
In Aghmat, a little known city in Morocco, circa the Rambam's lifetime, rose up a little known Chacham whose work is invaluable in studying Rif, and by correlation, the Talmud Bavli as a whole. Yet, this Chacham was unheard of, for the most part, until the past half century. R' Zechariya b. Yehuda of Aghmat, authored a compendium of Geonim, Rishonim, and personal exegesis on Rif. Spanning a period of 200 years of Talmud commentary of the first order, this work was also unique in its approach. Various editors have justly compared it to a work of similar nature and provenance, Shittah Mikubetzet by R. Betzalel Ashkenazi.
However, this source of Talmudic material from an almost blank period remained unknown until HaRav Prof. Simha Assaf published several leaves on Mesechet Berachot.[8] This followed by a semi-critical edition of a complete manuscript, by Meir David Ben-Shem bearing its rightful title, Sefer HaNer.[9] Later, J. Leveen published a facsimile version of a manuscript in the British Museum[10] on the three "Bavot" along with an English preface, indexes and a brief critique of Ben-Shem's edition of Berachot. Since, many articles have been written about the work[11] and the Torah world has been blessed to see several volumes in print.
To date we are in possession of Sefer HaNer on Berachot,[12] Shabbat,[13] Eruvin, Moed Katan[14] and Mesechet Nezikin; namely the three Bavot.[15] In general, R' Zechariah complied his work from the following sources, most of which were unknown as a work, and sometimes even the author was unknown. These Pirushim include Geonim; Rav Hai in particular, Rabbeinu Chananel,[16] R' Yosef ibn Migash, R' Baruch Sefardi (RB"S),[17] R' Yitzchok Ghiyyat, Rav Natan author of Sefer ha Aruch, Rashi,[18] Rambam,[19] as well as material of unknown authorship.[20] Further, a notable portion of the material is in Judeo-Arabic of that period, including Geonic response and commentary, citations from R"Y ibn Migash, the Rambam's commentary on Mishnah, and even short remarks within other commentaries as well. Accurately translating the material is a handicap, limiting the sefer's use, and perhaps played a part in its falling into disuse at the decline of a Judeo-Arabic speaking Talmudist audience. [Much like the loss of many (non-translated) Judeo-Arabic Geonic works over time].
Recently, a new edition of HaNer on Mesechet Bava Kamma has been published; this article will attempt a comparison between the two printed editions, focus remaining upon the newer edition. While parts of the material of the manuscript (British Museum OR 10013) have been utilized in the past,[21] never has the manuscript been published as a whole, with critical notes. In 5761, as a part of Ohel Yeshayahu, a compilation of works on B"K, R. Hillel Mann published the relevant portion of Sefer HaNer from this manuscript. While this edition was surprisingly accurate to the mss. (the facsimile published by Leveen is available on Otzar HaChochmah), his notes are exceptionally lacking, with only the barest citation to what could be best described as "yeshivishe reid"; the common knowledge on the topic as discussed in the Yeshivot of today. Certainly not the optimal choice when editing and annotating a work based on Geonic and early Rishonic material, with many variant readings in the Talmud, as well novel commentaries hitherto unutilized.
Upon perusal of this edition, one cannot help but notice that in sharp contrast to the remaining nine chapters, the first chapter seems well edited, and the material in the footnotes is richer. The answer to this oddity is found in Mann's preface; in 5752, an article containing a critical edition of the first perek was published by R' Yehoshua Hutner of Machon Talmud Yisraeli[22]. This material had been meticulously edited by R' Dov Havlin shlit"a and R' Yosef haKohen Klien ob"m. Mann made use of the extensive notes, gleaned what he felt valuable, and ignored what he deemed he could.[23] According to Mann, R' Tzvi Rotstein[24] copied the mss., and R' Yosef Kafich translated the Arabic text.
Several months ago, a new edition of this work graced our tables. R' Dov Havlin, the editor of the Talmud Yisraeli article, and his family[25] received permission to publish the work in its entirety.[26] Using the material previously assembled, and R' Kafich's translations, a preface was added, and the book printed. A mere glance at the first footnote to the preface shows the thoroughness and care taken when approaching a Rishon. As opposed to an "on-the-job training" attitude displayed by some authors, here the appropriate material was gathered and made use of in order to assess the task at hand.
The preface offers the uninitiated a précis of the academic papers written on R' Zechariah, and deals with the author, his era and his works. Alongside, a chapter is devoted to R' Baruch Sefardi, if only for the sake of providing the public exposure to Abramson's pamphlet.[27] In one paragraph, the editor explains his decision to title the work "Shitta MiKubetzet Kadmon" although the author R' Zechariah named it "HaNer". I must confess I was not persuaded to concede to the change, and regret the license taken.[28]
Another liberty taken is the exclusion of the abbreviation "Pir'", short for "Pirush". This nomenclature has been edited out and replaced with a dash, although no mention was made of this in the preface.[29] This is not the case in the original article, and it would appear that this was done solely by the new editor(s). In addition, Arabic pieces, be they ever so brief, are replaced with the translation, and while the replacement is noted the original text is lacking. Mann's edition reproduces the original, and relegates the translation to a footnote as the original article. By way of comparison, the original sports 261 footnotes on the first perek, the newer model, 98, and Mann's version contains 102. Clearly, editing has been done, and while citations previously footnoted are now in the body of the text (parenthesized and font size lowered), one wonders what else has been omitted, and at what cost.[30]
Diacritics found in the mss. are sorely lacking in all three editions, and HaShem's name, typically written as three letters "yud", is modernized to two.[31] Further, abbreviations have been expanded; Mann remained true to the text. Many of Mann's mistaken readings are especially accurate in the new edition, yet typographical errors (as is wont) remain.
As the work is based upon Rif, and collates many authorities, attempts to correlate the work to the Talmud's present pagination is daunting. Many times R' Zechariah will continue to copy a commentator, covering material spanning several folios, only to backtrack in order to begin a parallel commentary. Special attention need be given to this, and often Mann has rearranged material to fit within the parameters of one page; Havlin et al reproduce the original order.[32] The mss, while largely legible, has many additions, in different hands. Some addenda are written perpendicular to the text as marginal glossa, in a smaller hand. Mann has lost text in this fashion, as opposed to the Havlin edition wherein they are preserved.
Publishing any edition of a manuscript reverts at some point to become eclectic. The editor is forced to decide on punctuation placement, and sentence/paragraph breaks, causing differing interpretations. While I cannot agree to the many changes made in the new edition,[33] this treasure trove of valuable material has now been made available to the public, and our thanks due. The text is highly accurate to the manuscript, the notes offer useful information, cross references and variant readings. This new addition to the Talmudic bookcase is most welcome, and while the implication given by the publisher that the next two meschtot are not on the agenda, may any continuation of so worthy a project be expediently brought to light.
[1] See Zohar, Bamidbar (3:134a) "everything is dependant upon fate, even the Sefer Torah in the Heichal".
[2] See E. Soloveitchik, 'Al Pirush Kadmon lMesechet Sukkah', Tzfunot 18 (5752), pp 9-13. See also Prof. R' S. Z. Havlin, Sefer Vaad lChachomim, Yerushalayim 5763, p 13-35/
[3] Home of the Yeshiva of R' Chananel and R' Nissim Gaon, among others. See M. Ben-Sasson, Tzemichat haKehillah haYihudit bArtzot haIslam, Yerushalayim 5757.
[4] See Ta-Shma, Sifrut Ha-parshanit le-Talmud vol. 1, Yerushalayim 5760, pg 156-159.
[5] See E. Chwat, Doctoral Dissertation, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan 5750. See also S. Gottesman, Yeshurun 9 (5761) and Nitzutzei Aish, Memorial Volume, (Newhouse) Israel 2004.
[6] See E. Chwat, Yeshrun 20 (5768); M.A. Friedman, Tarbiz 62 (4) (5752).
[7] Chwat ibid. see also TaShma, 'Klitatam shel Sifrei haRif, Rach, vHalachot Gedolot bTzarfat ubAshkenaz bMaot 11 v12' (Knesset Mechkarim 1, Yerushalayim 5764, previously, Kiryat Sefer 54 (a)). See also Prof. Shamma Yehuda Freidman, 'MiTosefot Rashbam lRif', Kovetz al Yad 8 (5736).
[8] S. Assaf, 'Chelek miPirush Kadmon liMesechet Brachot liEchad miBnei Zemani shel haRambam', in 'L'Zichron R' Z' P' Chayyes, Yerushalayim 5693.
[9] Yerushalayim, 5718 [available here at hebrewbooks]
[10] A digest of commentaries on the tractates Babah kamma, Babha mesi'a and Babha bhathera of the Babylonian Talmud, compiled by Zachariah Ben Judah Aghmati; reproduced in facsimile from the unique manuscript in the British Museum OR. 10013; edited, with an introduction by Jacob Leveen, London 1961.
[11] C. Z. Hirschburg, Tarbiz 42 (5733); Ta Shma 'Sifrut Haparshanit' pg 156-159.
[12] Ben-Shem ibid.
[13] S. Eidison, Yerushalayim 5770.
[14] N. Sachs, Harry Fischel Institute, Yerushalayim 5726.
[15] B"M in Kovetz Sakosah lRoshi, Bnei Brak 5763. B"B (ch. 1-3), R' Yekutiel Cohen, Yerushalayim 5748
[16] One of the more problematic references in HaNer is to "Miktzat", see Abramson, 'Pirush Rav Baruch b"r Shmuel haSefardi lTalmud', who offers a possible theory that Miktzat means R' Chananel's pirush "brought in part", as opposed to "some [commentators]", at least in some instances.
[17] See S Abramson 'Pirush Rav Baruch b"r Shmuel haSefardi lTalmud', Bar Ilan Annual 26-27 (YD Gilat Jubilee volume) 5754.
[18] See Y. Malchi, 'R, Zechariah Aghmati, haIsh, Yitzirato, haParshanit, vYachasah lPirushei Rashi', Shanan 14 (5769) pg 65-73.
[19] See Abramson, Mechkarei Talmud 3.
[20] See Abramson 'Pirush Rav Baruch b"r Shmuel haSefardi lTalmud'.
[21] R. M.Y. Blau, Shittas HaKadmonim B"M, B"B (2 volumes) and Three Bavot. See also TaShma, Kovetz al Yad, 10.
[22] Sefer Zikaron le R' Yitzchok Yedidyah Frankel, Tel Aviv 5752.
[23] This explains the unintelligible note no. 81, citing Rav Nissim Gaon on B"K. After searching through Prof. Abramson's work on RN"G, the passage (then) existed only in a re-creation of RN"G based upon Prof. Abramson's hypothesis. Comparison to the article in the Frankel volume revels not only the true source material (Abramson), but also an additional citation to Abramson's work Inyanut (Yerushalayim 5734, p 300), wherein a fragment of RN"G is published, verifying Abramson's earlier thesis. All this is lacking in Mann's note, leaving the reader at a loss.
[24] Of Rif reknown. It was Rotstein who brought the fragment mentioned in the above note to Abramson, under the impression the material was Rif. Additionally, R' Rotstein is listed translator of the Arabic material in HaNer Bava Metziea (Sakosa lRoshi). R' Eliezer Brodt once mentioned to me in the name of R' Shmuel Ashkenazi that R' Rotstein was not fluent in the language and had others translate the Rif material for him. Assumedly, one can rely on the accuracy.
[25] I am not clear as to the involvement and responsibility of each party. The preface is unsigned, R' Havlin's daughters are credited with copying the mss. and notes, and at the close of the preface, one R' Bunim Shwartz's passing is lamented, being cited as with the acronymic usage of "father". One tends to understand that R' Havlin's son in law was instrumental in the ultimate publishing. This is corroborated by the disclaimer on the inside of the title page.
[26] The publication was done privately, and mention of the Machon is due to having used material penned under their auspices and ownership. However, the volume does not bear the logo nor name of the Machon and carries a private publisher (HaMesorah) on the title page's reverse.
[27] While the original publication was in the Gilat volume [see above note no.[17], Abramson re-published the article (privately?) as a pamphlet, with corrections and additional material. I have only a photocopy of it, and welcome any information towards procuring an original.
[28] Similarly is "Chochmat Betzalel", R' Betzalel of Rensburg, Mossad HaRav Kook. The author had titled the book "Pitchay Niddah" and the manuscript owner and publisher, R' Maimon took the liberty of changing the name.
[29] The dash has been implemented as a punctuation tool as well; I am unclear why this was done at all.
[30] From the outset, it seems notes detailing textual emendations based on the text of the Talmud have been omitted, and the reader is required to infer from the standard "[…]" that the text has been altered with some "self-evident" basis. It is noteworthy that the editors chose to revise the text of R' Chananel in this fashion, by use of parentheses. Even in the case where the mss. (Add. 27194) used by the Vilna Shas is identical with the print, variant readings of Rach are common between mss, and may be based upon provenance. See J. Rovner 'An Introduction to the Commentary of Rav Hananel ben Hushiel of Kairawan of Tractate Bava Metzia, Accompanied by a Reconstruction of the Lost Commentary to the Second Part of the Tractate based upon Cairo Genizah Fragments and Citations in the Rishonim' (1993) Ph.D.
[31] See Y. S. Spiegel, Amudim bToldot Hasefer HaIvri, vol. 2 pg 565-632.
[32] C.f. 42b. However, on 94b, Havlin transfers text as well.
[33] It escapes me the need for semi-colon usage in Talmudic text, especially enmass.


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Strauss captaincy questions 'ridiculous' - Vaughan
Michael Vaughan has dismissed talk of dropping Andrew Strauss from England's Test team as "ridiculous" and insisted that his worth as a captain out-weighed any concerns over a lack of runs. While Vaughan, a former England Test captain, accepted that Strauss "needs a big score" and that judged simply as a batsman his place would be in jeopardy, he expressed confidence that Strauss' technique remains up to the task of opening the batting in Test cricket.
Strauss has scored just one century in his last 50 Test innings - and none since November 2010 - and has averaged 26 in the last calendar year, leading to speculation about his position during England's series in Sri Lanka, which was drawn 1-1.
"As a captain, it's ridiculous to talk about Strauss' position," Vaughan told ESPNcricinfo. "You only get better as a captain: tactically and management wise. I'd be a better captain now than I was when I retired. You're more mature. You've seen more situations. And that's what captaincy is: it's a man-management role.
"What Strauss needs now is a score. He needs a big score. He's playing all right: his feet are going quite nicely and I don't see any technical flaws. But he needs to make the starts count.
"He knows that he needs a big score. One hundred in 50 innings he knows that, if he wasn't captain, he would be under serious threat. But there's more to his position in the side when you're the captain. He averages 26, but his average is probably worth in the 40s because of what he brings to the team. If you're just judging someone purely on stats, you forget what they bring to the side. As a captain you bring a lot more to the side than the runs you score on the pitch.
"But there's no question that, in the series against the West Indies, he needs a big score or that problem will get bigger. You can't keep going on as an opening batsman - even if the side are winning.
"The same thing happened to me. In 2008 we went to Lord's to play New Zealand. I'd had a stinker in New Zealand and, though there was no talk of the captaincy, there was talk of my form. I somehow managed to score a hundred. I don't know how - I played terribly to 60 and edged it everywhere - but he might have to play an innings when it looks very ugly. When you're out of form it's a grind, but he somehow has to get three figures in that end column.
"Strauss will know his returns are not great. And he will know when it's time to move on. But at the moment, the time is not right. He'll hope it's in Sydney in 2014 - that will be his dream - but one day he will wake up and say 'I've had enough.'"
Vaughan also expressed a concern over the quality of replacements available in county cricket. While he felt there were several aggressive candidates who could fulfil a role in the middle-order, he was less impressed by the number of top-order batsmen who could see off the new ball in conditions offering encouragement to seam bowlers.
"There is a worry that the batting is not as good as we think it is," Vaughan said. "Strauss would be under more pressure if there was an Alastair Cook waiting in the wings. There are lots of batsmen who could fill roles at five and six, but there aren't many sticking their hands up for one, two or three. That's a concern. Nick Compton has had a good start, but will need to do a lot more. Luke Wells is a quality player. I've seen Carberry; I've seen Chopra. I just don't think we have enough who play old school batting and that is what is required at one, two or three at the minute.
"Ravi Boprara will play against the West Indies, I'm sure of that. Eoin Morgan won't play the first Test. He will have to score a load of runs to get back in the side. England will beat the West Indies 3-0 unless it rains. I just can't see how the West Indies are going to get enough runs against England's bowling attack."
Vaughan was talking at the launch of NatWest's Locals v Legends series. The scheme offers local cricket clubs across England and Wales an opportunity to play a T20 match against a team of England legends captained by Vaughan, with an aim of providing a boost to club funds.
For more information visit www.natwest.com/cricket
George Dobell is a senior correspondent at ESPNcricinfo


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Recently my daughter went in for surgery to remove her adenoids, which is a simple procedure with very little risk. When the nurse wheeled her away to the operating room, I felt my heart sink as I watched my little girl get taken away.
I knew it was nothing serious or life threatening, but there's still that fear every parent must feel when something is wrong with their child. I can't imagine how brave the families of children with a serious illness or disability must have to be. To watch your child be in pain is the hardest thing for any parent to witness, especially if it is an illness with an uncertain outcome.
My daughter was absolutely fine and came out of surgery beautifully. When we were in the recovery room waiting for her to wake up, I just looked at her tiny helpless body sleeping and felt so grateful to have a healthy, happy child. It can be hard to appreciate every day when there are small battles to be fought, but moments like this just remind me how lucky I am. Having a healthy child is such a gift and one that is so easily taken for granted.
As we prepare for the arrival of our second child, I hope for the same good fortune of a healthy, happy baby. All the nonsense melts away when health is gone and I will try to hold on to this feeling of gratitude for all the healthy people in my life.


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Implementing, managing, and maintaining a detection K-9 unit
Ed. Note: This article first appeared in the pages of Police K-9 magazine. It is reprinted by permission of the publisher and presented in partnership with our friends at Police K-9 in an ongoing effort to provide handlers and non-handlers with the best information available on issues that affect any department that has, or is considering getting, K-9 capabilities.
Managers of today's law-enforcement agencies would be sadly mistaken in thinking that implementing a detection program is as simple as buying a dog and sending an officer to dog-handler school. As an officer, I first started researching the topic in the mid- 1990s. I found several books that had been written in the late 1970s and a few from the 1990s. More recent research has convinced me that few up-to-date writings exist. Of those that do exist, few, if any, cover the pitfalls in creating experienced trainers, training programs, and standards of implementing the canine team into the practical application of a daily working environment.
In the past 12 years, I have progressed in my training from canine handler to canine unit supervisor, handler instructor, and canine trainer. I have made it a point to attend as many conferences and seminars as possible. I've found that a lot of them had the words "supervising" or "managing" in the course titles. However, most of the courses fell short of the topics' current considerations. The subject matter focused mainly on departmental liability and the reliability of the dog, rather than on the handler–dog team and what should be done to assist them or to make a more efficient and effective unit. Clearly, there are missing links within our goals of implementing, managing, and maintaining a canine program.
We know that canine handlers are in one of the highest risk positions in law enforcement, and we also know that few departments spend the extra time and money needed to fully train them to handle the increased tasks that come with the job. The overwhelming consensus of the hundreds of canine handlers and professionals I have talked with over the years is that law-enforcement managers do not receive enough education on the issues involved in managing canine units, and that there is a void in handler training, from the training field to the actual working environment.
I believe that given the proper budgetary support, implementation, and ongoing, in-service, follow-up training with a qualified canine trainer, many problems could be avoided. There is a distinct difference between training and handling a dog. A handler cannot train a dog simply because he is handling one. Canines, handlers, and management all need consistent, ongoing training. The trainer is an essential partner who works not only with the handler and canine throughout the course of their careers, but also provides common-sense consultation to management.
This article discusses common mistakes in establishing, implementing, managing, and maintaining a canine program and offers solutions.
Common mistakes
Often, canine programs are started without having the following in place:
• Emotions to drive the start of the program
• A thorough consideration of the costs
• Policies and procedures
• A training program
• A structured instructor program
• Adequate handler training
• An understanding of case law
• Practical application
• Supervision of the unit
Let's consider those issues one by one.
Emotions to drive the program
"The public loves to see canine units." "A K-9 is a great public-affairs tool." "Everyone loves dogs." Those statements do not represent good reasons to acquire a K-9. A dog used mainly as a public relations tool is not cost-effective. Your proposal to initiate a K-9 program should include statements concerning need, effectiveness, liabilities, training, initial and ongoing costs, and your research. It's important to make the case for why your department needs a K-9, and discuss the benefits you expect from the unit.
Consider the cost
"Once we have figured the initial cost of the dog, the remaining costs will be minimal." Unfortunately, that is not the case. Many times we overlook continuing costs such as handler overtime, stipend pay, travel, equipment, vehicle, initial training of dog and handler, maintenance training, and so on.
Policies and procedures
Beware of statements such as: "We'll keep the policy manual short and only put in the bare minimum." "We'll just copy another local agency's stuff." "We don't want to put in too much stuff; it will tie our hands in some situations." A policies and procedures manual protects both department and handler and guides them concerning what they can and cannot do. It can protect personnel from complaints and frivolous lawsuits. It also educates other command and line staff about what the unit can, will, and will not do. Personnel writing the policies and procedures manual should have knowledge of canine units — possibly as a handler or canine supervisor from another agency or as a professional canine legal expert. The department's new canine trainer should be involved and be asked to make suggestions.
The manual should include the following: what the unit was created to do; definitions of terms; division command and chain of command; handler responsibilities, training-aid storage procedures; request for services (mutual aid, public affairs, special responses); deployment of the unit; training; reporting and documentation requirements; uniforms and equipment; veterinary preferences; emergency veterinary care; certification; unit vehicle maintenance; home kenneling requirements and maintenance; handler compensation; qualifications and standards of selection; and procedures for removing the trainer, handler, or canine.
Training programs
Handlers "Once the dog is trained, we'll select a handler and they can hit the streets." "We'll pay to send the handler to a two- or three-week — or even a two- or three-month — handler course with/without the dog and then when he/she is done they can handle all the dog's training after that." "We will just train with other local agencies." Those are arrangements commonly used by administrators to cut costs. They cannot afford to send officers to an in-service field training officer (FTO) for eight to 12 weeks because the handler would be off the streets for that amount of time.
However, the problems with those types of arrangements are numerous. Typically, a department purchases a trained dog from a private vendor or facility. When the dog's training is complete, the handler attends a three-week handler course to learn how to work with the dog. The team then hits the streets and problems start almost immediately. In most cases, the handler has never handled a working dog before. The handler is not going to learn from a three-week class how to work out the problems on his or her own. In that amount of time, a handler gets the bare minimum of information about how to handle an already-trained dog.
Trainers Departments commonly choose a K-9 trainer or private vendor based on the many years of experience they have and the fact that a lot of agencies are using them. With that in mind, how could one imagine that a handler who has three weeks of training; one who has three years of experience; or one who works with another local department but has never had a documented, certified-trainer course is qualified to be the department's K-9 trainer? Most departments promote the fact that they train above and beyond Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), which is the bare minimum. Consider, then, that to become a California POST-certified canine team evaluator requires five years experience as a law-enforcement handler or trainer and a minimum of 200 hours of documented training in the area of testing/evaluation, including a one-day POST Canine Team Evaluator Course.
Canines Because the demand for detection canines is so great, K-9 facilities, trainers, and private vendors train and sell dogs quickly. Even with the minimum turnaround time, they are unable to keep up with the demand for dogs. Fortunately, most are reputable and care about their product, and they put the proper time into the dog before placing him.
Ultimately, the problem lies with a department's selection of handler candidates and the lack of ongoing in-service training for the canine team. Although the candidate might have the desire, he/she may not have the personality to become a good handler. An experienced dog handler or the department's qualified canine trainer should be able to help in making the selection or determining what the standards and qualifications should be for the handler position.
Departments need a training program that starts after the initial canine and handler training. The program should include an FTO period of in-service implementation, practical application of the new canine team on the street, and ongoing maintenance training.
Case law and practical application
Information about case law and search-and-seizure laws typically is not included during the dog/handler training provided by the trainer or by a private vendor or facility. Some canine associations do provide updated handler training at their conferences and seminars. Those seminars address handler issues and current case law, interdiction techniques, courtroom issues, and many other important issues. Associations that offer seminars include the California Narcotic Canine Association (CNCA), the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA), the Western States Police Canine Association (WSPCA), and Police K-9 Magazine's Handler Instruction & Training Seminar (HITS).
An information gap exists regarding practical application: how, when, and in what manner the canine should be deployed and where the canine should be kept before, during, and after a search. That gap leaves questions in the new handler's mind, such as, Should I keep my K-9 in the car or have him out of the car and ready? Should I put him on a "down" after the sniff is complete or put him back in the car? An FTO program implemented at the department for a period of two weeks, with the trainer, and a monthly, ongoing maintenance program should be the bare minimum of training for K-9 handlers.
Additionally, a four- to eight-week training program should be conducted by an existing canine team at the department; the team will act as FTO to the new handler. The FTO will ensure that the trainee is properly instructed in all tasks, and that the trainee understands the instructions on how to perform those tasks in the course of his or her duties in the canine unit.
An FTO program should include orientation to the department's canine unit history, departmental K-9-related forms, department policies and procedures for the canine unit, K-9 health, vehicle and home kenneling procedures and maintenance, veterinary procedures including a clinic visit, local case law, courtroom testimony reviews, liability, deployments, and training scenarios.
Deployments and training should be done with the canine trainer or conducted in the way the canine was trained. It's important that the FTO (if not a certified canine trainer) knows how the canine was trained so as to avoid retraining. This is not the time for experimentation, inconsistencies, or opinions and suggestions from other trainers or handlers.
Merely placing odors out during a deployment does not constitute training. Setting up short searches, lengthy searches, multiple areas to be searched, blank areas to be searched, and problem-solving — all with the trainer — constitutes real training.
Common supervisory errors include the following: "Anyone can supervise and evaluate the Canine Division." "All shift watch commanders can supervise the canine handler on their own watch." "A line staff person (handler) is not going to tell me (corporal, sergeant, or lieutenant) how, when, or where he or she is going to run our department dog."
It is important for administration, division, and watch commanders not to display ego issues when it comes to canine command. The supervisor needs to support the goals of management, other supervisors, and the line staff as a team. If the canine team is properly trained as we have discussed, the supervisor should trust that the team is a self-initiating, efficient, and effective tool.
Establishing, implementing, managing, and maintaining constitute the supervisory foundation for an efficient, effective, and productive team. It is never too late to go back to the basics and evaluate what is working and what isn't and, with the assistance of the professionals, implement new procedures or additional training.
If possible, the unit should not be tied into a minimum staff level per shift. The canine team should float and be available to all shifts when needed for warrants, searches, and trainings. If the team is tied to a minimum of a shift, it will be difficult for team members to be released for trainings, off-shift searches, veterinary visits, and other canine-related events as they come up (and they will come up).
Unit supervisors must be familiar with the unit's policies and procedures manual and ensure that:
• unit members are getting the proper amount of training time (all teams should train at the same time),
• the trainer is doing his or her job (is on time, is listening to the handlers' problems, is problem solving, etc.), and
• handlers are attentive at training, on time for work and training, and turning in the correct documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.
The supervisor should handle work scheduling; scheduling of additional training (seminars and conferences); and recordkeeping, including use of the K-9, deployments, finds, and training. He or she should also attend the team training sections and accompany the handlers to conferences and seminars. Supervisors need as much education as possible. They must know how the canine teams were trained in order to understand why they deploy and work the way they do.
Summing up
The handler is responsible for the canine; as a supervisor, you should be able to guide the team and support it in its tasks as discussed in this article. Over-supervising or micromanaging is counterproductive. Educate yourself and the command staff about how the team works.
During the proposal phase of establishing a new canine unit, check with other agencies, handlers, and trainers, and see what works and doesn't work in their systems. Don't be afraid to make changes when you see something better come along for the canine team. Any questions regarding any canine issue should be brought to the trainer's attention and should be answered. Most importantly, the assertion, "That's the way it's always been done," does not make something right for today's new canine teams.
David Dorn has worked in law enforcement for more than 14 years. For the past 12 years, he has worked for the San Francisco Sheriff's Department. He handles, trains, and supervises as a senior deputy in the Canine Unit, which he implemented in 1998. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Monday, 10 November 2008
63 comments:
- Sabbio said...
I love their style, the shadows. A lot of melancholy comes out of their faces and (lack of?) expressions... These are first-class characters ;)
- 10 November 2008 at 07:55
- Diane Duda said...
I don't think you have any nasty habits when it comes to your art!
But variety is always good. I have at least 5 different "people styles". It keeps it from getting boring.
These girls are sweet as ever!
- 10 November 2008 at 08:12
- Suzan Buckner said...
They are magnificently beautiful!! I love them!!
- 10 November 2008 at 08:57
- Colorado Writer said...
Beautifully haunting.
- 10 November 2008 at 08:58
- NANCY LEFKO said...
they are very sweet Leanne...my favorite is the first with the checked top :)
- 10 November 2008 at 09:37
- justagirl said...
I do like their necks, and I like how the first one has one eye bigger then the other... makes her look a little prettily odd (if that makes sense)? Which is so endearing, I think most people can relate to looking a little odd.
I know what you mean about boxing yourself in to things. I am the boxing queen!!!
- 10 November 2008 at 12:03
- Bon said...
Are you going to put these prints on Etsy? I love these.
- 12 November 2008 at 09:55
- Amy Short said...
You are an amazing talent with amazing skill. I think that these are great and so are your others. Let whatever is inside you come out...THAT will always be your best work. You know, when you become restrictive it is time to let go a bit and see what happens (which you obviously did here).
You truly are amazing, these have a quality about them that is sad and intriguing. Beautiful as usual woman!
- 12 November 2008 at 11:56
- Sarah said...
wow all your work is amazing! I have enjoyed looking at your blog immensely
Sarah x
- 13 November 2008 at 14:12
- mystele said...
oh, these characters immediately drew me in. i love the fact that their bodies are imperfectly matched with their faces. there is a freedom about them.
- 13 November 2008 at 20:31
- Evelina Wikberg said...
Hi Leanne. Thank you for the kind comment on my blog. I love your artwork. Think it is about time to get something different on the stamp market and your illustrations are just adorable!!Have a good week and all the best. Eva
- 14 November 2008 at 05:01
- Amy Short said...
I have just awarded you the Marie Antoinette award! Come to my blog and pick it up! I know I have given you a different award before but hey, you continue to inspire and I personally am inspired by you!
:o) Amy
- 14 November 2008 at 13:44
- Christina Silverio said...
These are so sweet! I love this new style! I love the third one best I think. Wonderful work. :)
- 14 November 2008 at 16:33
- Adriana Whitney said...
I think they are awesome! I love them. Are you goint to paint them?
My favorite is the first one.
I think this style is so good, wow.
- 15 November 2008 at 21:58
- MaygreenFairies said...
Your new blog style is gorgeous, I always adore reading your blog, your artwork is so stunning. Keep em coming pleeeease!!!
- 17 November 2008 at 11:02
- Debbie Egizio said...
These are so beautiful but all of your work is absolutely stunning. It's fun to try new ways of working but please don't change your original style. I Love it!!!
- 18 November 2008 at 11:12
delicado trabajo
me encantan los grises
- 18 November 2008 at 15:06
- Armida said...
They are really beautiful, I don't think there is any problem with the proportions, you have a very original style, they are perfect.
- 18 November 2008 at 20:59
WOW I'm totally blown away by youre blog...the work you do is breath taking!
- 19 November 2008 at 05:43
- Linda B said...
my first visit to your blog, AMAZING, fabtacular, brilliant!
I've had to put you in my faves list as I just love your art
- 19 November 2008 at 19:19
wow,I have just found your blog and I love your work.Really stunning.Elisa.x
- 20 November 2008 at 05:22
- Anne said...
Stunning!!! I've just seen your drawings and blog for the first time and they are just wonderful! Looking forward to seeing these in stamp form!!
- 20 November 2008 at 13:11
- Pea said...
beautiful adorable paintings ! I love all your paintings ! Your new style has an magnetic charm to it !
- 21 November 2008 at 07:51
- Nes said...
Ive only just found your blog so need more time to have a good nose around in it but I really like your new characters. I especially like the 3rd one.There's something about them thats very appealing. I do like the lack of 'perfection' in them and the sketch quality.
- 21 November 2008 at 11:13
- Azul Valentina said...
I have an award for you on my blog. You are one of my favorites!
- 21 November 2008 at 18:18
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- 22 November 2008 at 02:16
- The Crafty Den said...
Hi Leanne, I've only just discovered your blog but I'm loving everything. I particularly like the first girl but they are all fab. Btw I adore the 'wish' print in your etsy shop. Hugs, Denise x
- 22 November 2008 at 02:18
I think they are super cute! Specially the first one.
It's a really good thing to accept one's bad habits and try to get better, thought I wouldn't say your previous work "bad habit". Yours is one of my favourite blogs, I visit it all the time!
Hope to see some more new things :)
- 23 November 2008 at 11:43
- louisa said...
Well, It looks like this style comes very naturally to you because it's incredible! Love it!... and am anxious to see more!
- 24 November 2008 at 11:39
- retiredheather said...
wow. Love the way you use shadows to make a statement. Great work.
- 27 November 2008 at 11:43
- fun fliffy said...
ooohhh..i just love everything here... so lovely...
- 29 November 2008 at 21:30
It looks like you are truly gifted when it comes to design. These are very appealing...as is all the rest of your work :)
- 30 November 2008 at 15:09
- Hilary said...
I love this kind of artwork! Gives such mood to the art. They are so cute the girls. :) Lovely work!
- 1 December 2008 at 15:31
- MaygreenFairies said...
They are truly scrumptious, I adore all of your work!
Mandy x
- 2 December 2008 at 11:58
- Kipik said...
These new drawings are wonderfully soulful. 'Seems like you have arrived "home" (the place where you feel comfortable being who you are)continue!
- 6 December 2008 at 20:46
- gryphon said...
Just discovered your blog through another friends blog and so glad I did! Your illustrations are beautiful and fun!. These latest ones have a quirkyness to them that is really captivating. I for one would love to see this style explored further. Eagerly awaiting more images.
- 7 December 2008 at 16:18
- BluBoy Comics by Ryan Spencer said...
Beautiful work Leanne!!! ^_^
- 10 December 2008 at 09:59
- Bone*Head*Studios said...
LOVE LOVE LOVE these little sweeties!!!!
- 10 December 2008 at 16:51
- messyfish said...
i think i love your new style best!
- 16 December 2008 at 03:41
- HEIMLAGA said...
Hello :D I just discovered this beautiful blog from Kertulinpaja. She had used one of your stamps, and I just looove it :D so I wonder where it may be possible to buy your stamps :D Thank you for your beautiful art :D kind regards VyanMica in Norway
- 20 December 2008 at 03:23
- Michelle said...
- 21 December 2008 at 02:47
- Stampingcaz said...
I love your stamps from Funky kits and I have been making a few cards with them on my blog
Keep them coming
- 23 December 2008 at 02:29
- Lola Enchanted said...
I think these are wonderful! Pretty amazing if you ask me!!!
- 23 December 2008 at 18:57
- Kim Piggott said...
Have just found your blog and I am blown away by your stunning talent!
I am in love with all your fabulous art.
Thank you so much for sharing you are truly awe inspiring!
kim xxx
- 26 December 2008 at 00:56
- Flor Larios Art said...
I like them all. They are so cute!
- 30 December 2008 at 06:59
- Laura O'Donnell said...
hello, I found your blog thru Sugar Nellie stamps. Just wanted to stop in and tell you that I think your illustrations are wonderful!
- 1 January 2009 at 10:19
- Lisa Lectura Creations said...
Wishing you a very Happy New Year!!!
- 1 January 2009 at 15:42
- liannallama said...
oh, they're haunting and so beautiful! Love them!
- 2 January 2009 at 10:09
I just found you on etsy today. I love your artwork, and I think there's always going to be a day when we all need a little change. It gets the creative juices flowing...
- 4 January 2009 at 10:10
- Jonathan & Heather said...
Love them. I would love to see them on your Etsy shop. One of these days I am going to buy some prints when I have some spare money. Keep it up- you have great stuff!
- 4 January 2009 at 10:23
- vintagepaletteart said...
How adorably precious! Love this new style of yours Leann. They give me a sense of calm. =o)
- 5 January 2009 at 18:00
- Jeannie said...
I just found you via Sugar Nellie Stamps. I luv, luv, luv your stuff girl!!! Question - do you have anything with dragonflies?
- 7 January 2009 at 12:52
- Gufobardo said...
I wrote about your blog on my blog, ciao from Italy, Stef
- 8 January 2009 at 14:03
- José said...
Your characters remind of stories and show great creativity.
Kind regards,
- 11 January 2009 at 17:22
- Kate said...
I really love them! I think they are more unique and have such charm!
- 13 January 2009 at 17:58
- Free spirit said...
You work is just amazing!! Very inspiring! Love it
- 14 January 2009 at 10:17
- Lorajean said...
These are super cute!! Wow i am a bad blogger I haven't commented in a long time! :) I love your work!
- 17 January 2009 at 09:07
- LINANNA DESIGNS said...
Oh Leanne these images are just gorgeous, you are just so talented, your work is truly amazing. Looking forward to more ofyour wonderful images. Hugs Linda x
- 17 January 2009 at 12:11
- tzajack said...
I just love these, they have so much character. Definitely unique!
- 23 January 2009 at 14:00
- Mónica Muñoz said...
That nice!
all it's beautiful
- 30 January 2009 at 09:44
Hi! I was so thrilled to be able to buy your work in stamp form. The expressions of these beautiful ladies totally drew me in. I would only hope to see more with a hint of a smile and more with the air of wonder (i.e., like the little girl with the fish). Your work in the stamp world is so refreshing! Hope you'll provide more rubber stamp images of your work in the future.
Your artistry is a true gift - thank you for sharing it with us all!
Kris, Wadsworth, OH
- 2 March 2009 at 06:29
- 3 September 2009 at 07:46
- Greatma said...
I love your art work!!!!!!!!!!!They make me smile! Antique Rose
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Barbara Waldoch 1/5/2012 9:00:33 PMLooks great, Terry! #1434655
Carolyn McIntosh 1/5/2012 10:04:46 PMTerry, it is a daily treat to visit your gallery . . . and I am always inspired. The angle you took this from is just perfect. It does not look HDR which in my mind is a good thing. Beautiful. #9904802
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Carol L. Fowler 1/6/2012 3:42:48 PMWonderful POV- unique capture! #9906154
Carol Eade 1/6/2012 7:48:11 PMA beautiful HDR, Terry, and love the POV. #9906471
Rona L. Schwarz 1/6/2012 9:45:29 PMWOW! This is amazing, Terry! It's all been said above, but I'll say it again anyway...Incredible POV - it almost looks like you got wet for this one! Very unusual angle and perspective with gorgeous light and movement. Sure to see this one again (and the Steller's, too)! #9906568
Heather Loewenhardt 1/7/2012 12:12:13 AMWhat an amazing angle and I love the transition from dark to light. #9906674
Kathy Salerni 1/7/2012 12:21:21 PMI agree with what everyone has said, Terry! Winner for sure! #9907397
Nancy L. Green 1/7/2012 12:25:44 PMPERFECT title for this beautiful image Terry, WTG!! <>< #9907404
Ian M. Hill 1/7/2012 2:17:02 PMWow Terry,what a find,just love the angle and the flowing water,definitely a top capture! #9907580
Tammy Espino 1/7/2012 2:48:23 PMFantastic view and capture!! :) #9907632
Deborah C. Lewinson 1/7/2012 4:57:42 PMSuperb image, Terry!
Another fav!
Debby #9907812
Marcel J. Fernandez 1/7/2012 5:39:37 PMO My! What a Fantastic image. Exceptional work, Terry. #9907939
Liz blahh 1/7/2012 8:28:42 PMAwesome pov, light & capture! #9908186
Ellen Hodges 1/8/2012 9:01:36 AMVery dramatic and beautiful image, Terry!! #9908885
R. J. Laudenbacher 1/9/2012 4:58:03 PMWOW Carol...what a POV and fantastic capture. Beautiful work my friend....it wont be lonely in the winners cicle this month from you! LOL #9911360
Amanda D. Austwick 1/10/2012 9:43:08 AMAmazing POV and light! Just love this capture! #9912753
Ken Smith 1/10/2012 7:11:42 PMWell, this should be a winner!! Outstanding, Terry!! #9913631
Julianne Bradford 1/11/2012 11:39:21 AMWhat a fantastic capture in my favorite place Terry! I hope we see this again! #9914976
Phyllis H. Burchett 1/18/2012 6:45:30 AMLove this Terry. #9927133
Irene Colling 1/20/2012 11:13:30 PMA powerful image Terry with a dramatic POV.
Excellent. #9932819
Patricia A. Casey 4/10/2013 6:53:36 AMGuess I missed this one some time ago....lovely capture....glad to see the "oldies" make it into Snapshot! Have a terrific day, Terry.... #10647983
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Justin Bieber and Kesha to Duet!
What do you get when you mix a squeaky clean teen idol with a self-proclaimed "filthy" party girl? A duet, apparently. Justin Bieber and Kesha will collaborate on a track for Bieber's new album, 'Believe.'
Kesha is the latest name to be linked with 'Believe.' The 'Sleazy' singer will write the track, on which she'll also appear "in a duet capacity," a source told Hollywood Life.
Bieber has previously announced other collaborators on 'Believe,' and it's an A-list bunch. Bieber will also have tracks with Timbaland and skateboard buddy Lil Wayne. The Biebs also hinted that Toronto native Drake may be involved with the project, tweeting, "you really wanna know who im going into the studio with tonight??#bigbro #CANADA." Bieber's previous duets include Chris Brown ('Next 2 You') and Ludacris (his breakout hit, 'Baby').
Kesha is no stranger to collaborations herself. The singer-songwriter was featured on the remix of 'Til the World Ends' (which she also penned) with Britney Spears and Nicki Minaj, had Weezy, T.I. and Andre 3000 on her 'Sleazy 2.0′ remix and sang on Alice Cooper's 'What Baby Wants.' Kesha's working with rock legends the Flaming Lips on her own new record, due in May.
We can't wait to hear this glittery, swaggerific duet, but we think the Biebs should work with one other lucky lady on his album, too. C'mon, when are you going to sing with Selena Gomez?!


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Fifteen years ago, one might easily have thought we were entering a new era of peace in the world. The Communist evil empire dissolved so quickly, without nukes or invasions, it seemed that swords might indeed be turned into plowshares. An apparently endless cold war ended. Peace dividends danced in our heads. How is it that now we are in such a fix? We face what is presently called an axis of evil, made up, primarily and most pressingly, of Muslim states. A few blasphemous cartoons published months ago in Scandinavia triggered riots and protests, after strategic prodding, in a score of countries. France faced its own internal demons in weeks of car burnings throughout its suburbs. An elected leader in Iran spurns the United Nations, aspires to atomic weaponry and calls for the extinction of Israel. Democracy bestows power on a Palestinian terrorist group. Iraq teeters on the edge of a civil war. Bloodletting continues in Africa, often along lines of religion (Christian and Muslim) and race (black and Arab). There is talk of civilizations clashing and European countries having Muslim majorities in three generations.
A choice of such great danger is at hand that the energies of our national discourse must not be wasted on blame. There is enough blame to go around. If one does not think the Muslim world has profound internal problems, one is not serious. If one does not think the West, in particular the United States, has not for over 50 years contributed to our present crisis, one is not being honest. Discussion on these matters of the past will go on. What is more pressing is the path we take for the future.
The two ways that will be presented to us are these: get tough, or get talking. The toughness scenario has been behind the invasion of Iraq. Our great show of power would teach the renegade states a lesson. Welcomed as liberators, we next might have moved on Iran. Well, it does not work that way. Terrorists play the get tough game as well as anyone, and not with the legal, political and international restraints to which nations generally yield. Since the fall of Communism, certain think tanks have imagined a world dominated by the United States, a world in which no country could challenge or check our power. What might other countries think of such a dream concocted by the most powerful and wealthiest nation on earth, the nation with the most weapons of mass destruction, the only nation to have used one?
I think it is better for us to get talking. Better yet, we might start with some imagination. It is the incapacity of Islamic and non-Islamic worlds alike to imagine the life and thoughts of the other that is the deepest root of our problem.
Imagine yourself a Palestinian Muslim. Your grandfather had a home and vineyard in what is now an occupied territory. It is also non-negotiable that you might ever live in that home again. How do you feel? How do you judge things? How do you look at Osama bin Laden? Is he a fanatic or an ascetic resistance fighter against George W. Bush, who looks to you like an arrogant and superficial apologist for a decadent empire supporting your oppressors? I am not saying our Palestinian is right. I'm just asking you to look at the world as he might look at it.
If you are a Catholic whose father was born in Ireland, you might, like me, have found your earliest allegiances to be with Irishmen and Catholics. My father, a decent and, but for one exception, an unprejudiced man, had one group of people he never trusted. They were the British. He thought the British were behind most conspiracies and catastrophes in the world. Do you think a Palestinian Muslim might have analogous thoughts?
Then imagine the Gunpowder Plot of four centuries ago. The entire Parliament, as well as the royal family, was targeted for destruction by Catholic subterfuge. Religion and nationalism, once again, were the issues. In our present times, however, Catholics and the Church of England seem to get along.
And that is the point. How did the change come about? For that matter, how did the fall of Communism come about? It was not arms. It was talk. It was information. It was the relationship between a guarded but genial President Reagan and a conscientious Mikhail Gorbachev.
The most common complaint against talk is that it shows weakness, but the truth is that it shows rationality. What is more, it reveals a presumption of rationality in the other party. I am not suggesting that we will find sweet reasonableness in hardened terrorists. Although it has occurred that some former terrorists would later be seen at negotiation tables and even in national leadership, it is quite probable that some Islamic extremists will accept nothing less than the extirpation of all their enemies.
Our relationship to Islam is no impenetrable mystery. The vast majority of Muslims, even those who blame the United States and Israel for all the world's problems (as my father once blamed England) are neither irrational nor evil. They may have just grievances, and they may have distorted views of the West. These grievances and views must be spoken, heard and responded to. Without that alternative, the pull to extremism will only get stronger.
It would be well for us to recognize and publicize the considerable courage of Muslims who have raised their voices against terrorism. From Egypt to Pakistan and on to Indonesia, men and women, often at great risk, have accused the extremists of radical infidelity to Islam. Not to trust the humanity of our Muslim brothers and sisters is ultimately a failure of hope for humanity itself.
I agree that rational peace among nations and peoples must begin with open and honest dialogue. The United States has already atrociously demonstrated, by the occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq, that "getting tough" on terrorism and ousting political regimes hostile toward Western culture only unites Arabs and Muslims toward retaliation. Rationalizing liberation through the use of brute military strength will not eradicate underlying religious and national issues this area of the world has faced for thousands of years. In fact, this type of psychotic behavior will only breed more hatred from one oppressive regime to the next.
Tolerance and understanding are two important qualities where dominant power falls short. Palestinians have a right to grieve about the displacement and mistreatment of their people by Israel and the United States. Nevertheless, if roadside bombs are the only vehicle of communication, how can a resolution toward peace ever become fruitful?
In order for civility to prevail, both sides need not forget past clashes, but express their differences humanely.
It is in the best interest of all races and nations to stop placing "verbal bandages" on the wounds of indifference and start backing up positive discourse with comparable actions toward peace to protect future generations from ultimate social destruction.
The author acknowledges the difficulty of trying to negotiate with terrorists, knowing that they may or may not cooperate in discussions. It is altruistic to support the notion of respect for individual viewpoints, and to support sitting down and talking about those differences in an effort to end conflicts. However, is this idea just "talk," or does it speak to the heart of the problem and represent a plausible solution? The author paints a utopian picture to strive for, with no specifics on how to get it accomplished.
I think the most interesting part of this article hides in the last paragraph. The author supports "publicizing" the outrage of Muslims who are against terrorism. Realizing that the media controls all of what we hear and know about what is going on in the world, I think the responsibility for beginning this new respect and dialogue rests in their hands. I think the next logical step in this attempt to have real compassion for different cultures is to persuade the media to represent the humanity of the two sides. This is the biggest challenge for our world today, as it would drastically change the focus of our news reporting away from sensationalism. Let us hope that the author's message is heard, and that it is a catalyst for the development of concrete ways to put these ideas into practice.
1. Why are there two partitions in Palestine? I can understand either one East-West partition or even one North-South partition, but not the two strange partitions that were created. Who conceived them? Were the people living there involved?
2. Much private property in Israel has changed hands. How were the exchanges handled?
3. How did such a formidable and well-equipped Israeli army suddenly appear out of nowhere in a country that did not even exist before the "partitions"? Was this army involved in the exodus of the Palestinians?
4. Why does our country support Israel unconditionally? And why is our aid to Israel never debated in Congress? The use by the Israelis of U.S. tanks and bulldozers against the Palestinians has not endeared us in the Arab world.
5. Israel has the right to exist. Do not the Palestinians have a similar right?
6. The Jewish people were mercilessly persecuted mainly in eastern Europe. Why wasn't a part of it carved out for the Jewish state?
Our unconditional support of one side in this conflict has been a catastrophic failure, which already has had devastating consequences—not only in the Mideast, but around the globe. Civilization, at best only marginally stable, requires care if we want to preserve it. We need an independent referee in this conflict, one deeply committed to justice. Walls and continued settlement activity in the West Bank have not been helpful. If Israel, the entire Mideast and a large part of the rest of the world are ever to live in peace, something must change. Perhaps a fresh look at the origins of the conflict might help.


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They built it up with their own parts included a Shimano 105 drivetrain, Ritchey bars and headset, and Michelin Optimo tires. We didn't know it at the time, but they were planning to feature multiple reviews on steel road bikes this month. Steel has been on the rise for years now, but no American magazine has had so many steel bikes reviewed in one issue since the 80's probably.
Here's some of what they had to say...
For the rest of the review visit Bicycling.com . We will add this to the review section of this blog and in the Smoothie frame page at a later date.
At a recent training race, it was up to the task whether I was pedaling hard at the front of the bunch, sprinting for midrace points, or banking hard into the last corner before the finish line. And on a rainy-day charity ride that included several steep gravel climbs, the Smoothie easily soaked up washboard sections and muted rough roads. It provided stable, well-mannered, and predictable steering while still letting me shoot up climbs. The bike meets modern standards with its 1 1/8-inch headset and 27.2mm-diameter seatpost. Its down tube has braze-on bosses for cable stops or down-tube shifters, and the rear dropouts have eyelets for fenders and racks. The steel fork has a curved rake and lugged crown that help absorb bumps, and the generous clearance accommodates tires as wide as 28mm (ideal for rough dirt roads). If you want to save weight and stiffen the front end, you can opt for an IRD carbon fork when ordering your frame, but you'll sacrifice your ability to run 28mm tires.
Though Soma calls the Smoothie, made from highly desirable Tange Prestige tubing, a road-race frame, most racers today favor lighter and stiffer bikes (30 years ago the Smoothie would have been considered a top-level race bike). But in an age of oversize tubes rendered in moldable carbon, it's no wonder so many riders covet this bike for its classic looks. The Smoothie's traditional lines, spartan graphics, and clean white paint combine to make the bike a modern embodiment of historical frame designs.
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August 8, 2012, 4:25 pm
Day's best: Sweet intentions
We were taken with the sentiments behind the "random acts of snacks of kindness" effort by a group that gave away 1,000 cupcakes in Denver for no other reason than to, well, promote kindness.
Yes, it's a small thing. A cupcake isn't going to solve unemployment. Or homelessness. Or the nation's economic woes.
But it had the potential to generate a smile, and perhaps engender a benevolence domino effect.
And after all, who doesn't like a sweet, fluffy cupcake?
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If your clothes catch on fire:
Crawl Low Under Smoke
If your door is closed, you touch the door with the back of your hands. If the door is HOT it means that there is fire on the other side. Don't open the door because the fire will come in the room with you. Instead crawl to a window and escape that way. If you live on the second floor or higher, put your head out of the window and scream FIRE!! until someone comes to help you.
If the door is not hot, then crawl out the front door and run to a neighbors house and wake them up so that they can help you.
Never hide from a fire in a closet or toy box or under the bed. If a fireman has to find you he won't be able to see you.
Once you get out of the house, STAY OUT. Never go back into a burning house , it can cost you your life.
Make sure that your family has a meeting place outside the house. It can be a tree in your yard or it can be a neighbors door. If everyone goes to the meeting place you can be sure that everybody got out of the house O.K. If somebody is still in the house you can tell the firemen when they arrive.
Remember, never ever play with matches or gasoline you can HURT yourself or somebody in your family very badly.
Fire Prevention is everybody's responsibility, LEARN NOT TO BURN!!!


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I think this is another example of a really interesting story that was probably a pretty taboo subject at some point in the last hundred years. Oh well, here goes….
Another of my 2nd Great Grandfathers was a gentleman by the name of Dock Ross (b. 1859). Dock was married to the former Bettie Coleman (b. 1863) in Murfreesboro, TN in 1879. I've located Dock and Bettie (by the way, that's Dock up there in the banner behind the word 'journey' and that's Bettie between the words 'My' and 'family') in a combination of census and tax records from 1880 to 1891. Prior to 1880, I haven't been able to find either. While I generally believe Dock was born a slave, I don't believe he (unlike the majority of others in my maternal line) was born in Tennessee; more on that in a minute.
Dock and Bettie had 5 children including my Great Grandmother, Tennie Ross (b. 1897?). She was quite a woman and, although this post isn't about her, there is no doubt that a few later ones will be. Dock and Bettie also had a son named after his father, Dock Jr. (1887).
Well, it seems that my Great Grand Uncle…. I'll let the public record speak for itself:
Your petitioner, Sallie Ross (col.), would show the Court, that she, and the defendant, Dock Ross (col.), were married in Rutherford County in, or about the year 1909…. The petitioner, before the marriage, and under the promise of marriage, allowed the defendant certain privileges which resulted in her being with child and in the defendant being forced, by her parents to marry her…
This is an excerpt from a divorce petition presented to the Hon. Walter S. Bearden on the third Monday of January in 1916. Once Dock participated in the shot-gun affair described in the document, he left town for parts unknown leaving behind his new wife and soon to be born daughter; Cressy. Later in the document we find that Dock Ross cannot be found anywhere in the county and did not appear in front of the court to defend himself. It seems certain that Sallie nor Cressy ever saw Dock again….
That would be the end of the tale were it not for the miracle of the internet and online access to priceless records (and a little supposition and detective-work on the part of yours truly). I BELIEVE Dock relocated to his grandfather's farm down in Plaquemines, Louisiana. Why do I believe that you might ask. Well a couple of pieces of evidence to lay my hypothesis on:
1) An older Dock Ross (b. 1825) lived in Plaquemines, Louisiana. Clearly, not a definitive tie by itself.
2) Although his father disappears by the 1900 census (Bettie lists herself a widow), Dock II is in the household at about 13 years of age (ancestry.com lists him as "Doe" born May 1886, but given the rest of the household this is an almost certain conclusion). I have not been able to find him in Tennessee after 1900.
3) A World War I draft card from Vernon Parrish Louisiana documents a Dock Ross, born in Murfreesboro, TN registering for the draft roughly a year after the divorce petition was filed in Rutherford County. This Dock's birth date was listed as June 1887. He does list himself as a single man with no dependents, but that would certainly be expected given the circumstances.
4) Finally, Dock Ross died in Caddo Parrish (d. 1945) according to the Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-49. The birth date given in the index is estimated as 1884.
None of this, even in combination, could be held as conclusive. It does make for some fun CSI-style investigative work during my research.
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Jenelle Evans is nothing if not a lightning rod for criticism. The Teen Mom 2 star may just be the most controversial out of a show that's controversial in and of itself. So how does Evans deal with it all? She uses it clean up her act.
That's right! With the third season of Teen Mom 2 set to premiere on Monday, November 12, Jenelle sat down with The Stir to tell us why she's glad she was arrested and put on probation (!), and why you might want to be careful about what you say about her on the Internet. Some of her confessions may surprise you:
Jenelle on what to expect on the third season:
This season's all about me being on probation, going through the ups and downs and the struggles of it. Honestly, I think it was a blessing in disguise.
As you can see, I was like a wild child running around everywhere with no responsibilities, no boundaries or anything. When I was put on probation, I was put to a halt. She said either you follow my rules or you're going to jail.
I had to stop being so stubborn and swallow my pride and deal with it. Like I said, it was a blessing in disguise. I completed probation successfully and stayed sober.
On why she watches Teen Mom 2 along with the rest of us:
When you watch yourself on TV, you see all the flaws that you make, and you just want to change yourself and better yourself. You see how much you grow up, and you're like, "Wow, I really came a long way."
It's like a video diary of the last couple years of your life, and it's good to have that always because that way whenever you have hardship in your life, you can go back and say, "Look, I had a problem like this not that long ago, and I overcame it."
On her son, Jace:
Everything's great with my family and Jace. He's 3 years old; he's really into Spider-Man. I have a new boyfriend, and my whole family approves of him. He's met Jace. Jace loves him, and he loves Jace. Everything's just positive in my life right now.
On sharing Teen Mom 2 with Jace:
I think when he hits puberty or when he turns about 12 because that's the age before you turn into a crazy rebellious teenager like I was. I hope Jace doesn't see Teen Mom like, "Oh my God, I want to do everything my mom did." I want him to see it and say, "Wow, she messed up. I need to make sure I don't go down that route."
I wouldn't swallow my pride. I didn't care what anyone else thought, and I thought everyone was trying to turn against me. And then I found out everyone is really there to help me and support me and help me try to get Jace back, and they're only trying to tell me to go down these certain paths because they're the right paths and I'm choosing the wrong ones. Or I was.
On her future with Jace:
Looking to get custody back early next year. Just as long as I keep this stable life and path that I'm on now. As you can see from TV, I go through up and downs every couple months. I need to just stay stable for like six straight months so when Jace comes back, I know it's not going to go crazy.
On cleaning up her act:
I go to school, and I work out like three times a week. I'm eating healthy food, staying healthy. I work three separate online jobs other than from MTV, so I'm always working at home online, so, you know, it all works out.
On who she really is:
A lot of people think that I'm this bad, mean person and that I'm selfish and keep to myself because I'm stuck up, but really that's not me. I have to keep to myself because if I get too close with somebody, they will end up selling stories about me.
There's only a certain amount of people I can trust, and when you go to parties, it's not that fun having pictures taken behind your back. I get social anxiety really quick, and I can't even go back to the clubs anymore. I'm completely done with clubs. I can't even step into a club without getting an anxiety attack.
On dealing with the Internet critics:
The hardest thing I would say is taking the criticism on the Internet. They think that we're just rock walls; they think that we don't read any of it. Oh, she doesn't read this, so I'm going to say this anyway.
Yes, we read a lot. We read A LOT. We may not read all of it, but we read enough of it that it does make us upset.
You could just not read it, but you want to know what their opinions are when you upload a new picture, like, do they like it, do they not? Like I took a picture of traffic when I came in and put it on Twitter. I had all the comments of, Oh, duh there's going to be traffic because there was a hurricane, don't you know there was a hurricane, what are you, stupid?
I was, like, they're yelling at me because I posted a picture of traffic! It gets a little bit ridiculous but those are the ones you obviously have to ignore.
Cyberbullying is not funny at all. It's scary because now you don't even know who is behind the screen of the computer.
Which one of Jenelle's confessions shocked you the most? Do you look at her any differently now?
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Dennison Uy - Graphic Designer
Spending more time to make one really good design is definitely the way to go. I never really did see the point of doing more.
Another pitfall is creating more than one of the same design with very minor variations. Unless they are color variations the client will not notice if one design featured shadows and glows and the other did not, or if one design used a different font set from the other, or if one had leaves as ornaments as opposed to flowers in the other. If anything this will only confuse the client and it only shows that you yourself are just as undecided as they are. So make up your mind and choose the one that you looks best.
Oh and definitely start a design with wireframes. They are a great time saver. This is also one of the reasons why I never needed to do more than 1 design, because the (note: approved) wireframe has already defined its general layout and structure, so the rest of the work is just adding colors, graphics, and whatever bells and whistles you may have to turn it into a beautiful design.


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Today, the NAM's Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA) awarded the annual CMA Leadership Award to Edward Youdell, President and CEO of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, International.
Ed received the award for his vision and drive of the inaugural 2012 Manufacturing Day. The very first Manufacturing Day took place on October 5, 2012 when manufacturers opened their doors to students and educators to expand knowledge about and improve general public perception of manufacturing careers. Ed was instrumental in making sure the national event was a huge success.
"I am humbled that an idea which started as what seemed like a bit of a pipe dream about how to bolster the image of manufacturing in America and draw attention to its great career opportunities led to this recognition," said Youdell. "The event will continue to grow and prosper because of the dozens of organizations that now support it and the hundreds of participating companies."
The Leadership Award was unveiled by the CMA Board of Directors in 2001 and is given annually to the chief staff officer who has done the most to further the CMA's mission. The recipient is selected by the Chairman of the Council and is honored at the annual Winter Leadership Conference. The success of an association depends largely on the involvement of its members and we're even more grateful to those members who take a leadership role in the CMA.
The CMA Winter Leadership Conference took place in Annapolis, Maryland on January 18 – 19, 2013. Check out photos from the event here and follow the conversation at #NAMCMA.
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text: Back in Recovery Mode December 8, 2012 05:43 PM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Bob Utterback Farm Journal Columnist Email The past year will be remembered as a time of considerable supply reduction due to a historic drought that caused prices to rally to levels that effectively rationed demand. By contrast, 2013 has the potential of being the hangover after a big party where we have to deal with cleaning up the mess. I see supply on the rebound and demand fighting hard to stabilize, which implies it will be difficult to motivate producers to manage risk because of the damage done to early marketing moves in 2012. Corn 12345678910 I expect some price strength in the corn market the first part of 2013, but it will be limited. Lock up the basis for January and February cash sales by mid-December. Try to price 75% of remaining 2012 production if the market recovers to $7.65. Midwest producers should have less than 25% of inventory stored into the summer. Plan to sell a significant portion of expected 2013 production via a limited risk strategy of long puts or covered cash positions between $6.50 and $7 basis the 2013 September futures. It is important to sell in ways that prevent major cash flow loss if a yield reduction event occurs. I do not suggest the use of futures until June or July. Beans 12345678910 Soybeans are at seasonal lows and the upside is limited—unless the South American crop takes a hit. The other factor to upside potential stems from resolving concerns about the domestic and global economic growth rate. Producers with old crop soybeans in the bin will likely keep them that way until next summer in the hope of a weather event. Anything above $15.25 should be considered a victory. As January nears, start selling 25% of expected 2013 production in increments on any limited technical recovery of the recent fall price break. Use a limited risk option strategy rather than a net short futures or outright cash sale. Wheat 12345678910 There's concern that the drought will continue in the western U.S., which should help push Kansas City and Chicago wheat higher. Wheat acres are up in areas of the Midwest that were dry in early 2012. With a potential of $8.50 wheat and $13 doublecrop soybeans, the double crop remains a clear winner compared with December 2013 corn at $6. Establish a floor on a large portion of expected 2013 wheat and doublecrop soybeans. Use puts and improve the floor price if the market experiences a weather scare even in the western wheat production regions. Stay away from futures or outright cash sales until we're past the winter injury time period next spring. Cattle 12345678910 Fundamentally, the cattle supply is tighter than hogs because cowherds are at historic lows. Expect normal seasonal price patterns; the potential for moving higher is a real standoff. On the bull's side, there are tight supplies, high input costs and an uncertain financial picture, which make bankers uncomfortable. The supply side will be the bulls' playground for most of 2013. Sticker shock is setting in, however. Consumer confidence will be hit hard in the first quarter of 2013. To keep upside potential open but only modest downside price coverage, buy out-of-the-money puts at breakeven. Don't forward sell cash or futures unless the banker requires fullcoverage. Get feed costs locked up for spring and summer. Hogs 12345678910 We have seen some liquidation, but not as much as anticipated. There is limited potential for higher prices from January to April, so shoot for 90¢ and call it a day. Sit tight for the May to July markets. The biggest risk is obtaining feed supplies. Exposure on basis and flat price could be significant if we see any yield reduction in 2013. Buy defensively for spring and summer needs at current values in December 2013 corn futures. Scaledown buying below $6.05 in December 2013 will have limited risk until July. Sales Index Key Excellent sales opportunity...... 10 Excellent buying opportunity..... 1 The information provided is believed to be reliable. There is a risk of loss associated with trading futures and options. Anyone acting on this information is doing so at his or her own risk. Consult your Risk Disclosure Statement before trading. To comment on Outlook, e-mail email@example.com. For information on risks and strategies or to subscribe to Bob Utterback's Internet site or e-mail service ($400 per year), call (765) 339-7704 or e-mail email@example.com. You can read daily comments from Utterback after markets close at www.farmjournal.com. Back to news