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Media Statements & Speeches
|Statement: December 17, 2009
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|Docket Nos. AD07-13-002, PL10-2-000 and PL10-1-000
Statement of Commissioner Marc Spitzer on enforcement package
"Thank you Staff for the presentation on these items. I support the Commission's efforts in items M-1 and M-2 and am pleased to support Staff's 2009 Report on Enforcement. These issuances reflect the Commission's goal to educate those companies subject to our enforcement authority about the Commission's enforcement efforts.
With respect to M-1, I agree with my colleagues that the Secretary, upon direction of the Director of Enforcement, may issue public notice of Enforcement Staff's "Notice of Preliminary Violations" after the subject of the investigation has had an opportunity to respond to Enforcement Staff's preliminary findings letter. I recognize that this action is a departure from prior practice and that this departure may come at some cost to the subject company. As noted in the order, a "cost of accelerated public disclosure is that the entity under investigation is placed in the public eye, with possible adverse consequences to its reputation." Nonetheless, on balance, the order finds, and I agree, that public disclosure of staff's preliminary findings promotes transparency and amounts to good government because it provides the regulated community (and the public at large) with information regarding those activities Enforcement Staff believes are violative of Commission policies, rules, and orders.
With respect to M-2, I support the Commission's effort to formalize the process by which Enforcement Staff will provide exculpatory materials during investigations under Section 1b and administrative enforcement actions under Part 385 of the Commission's regulations. Although we do not believe that we are constitutionally or statutorily mandated to provide exculpatory material to investigation subjects, we believe that such disclosure is consistent with our goal of open and fair investigations and enforcement proceedings.
Finally, on the Staff's Enforcement Report, we are pleased to provide the public with a comprehensive document that describes the actions undertaken by the Office of Enforcement over the past year. During my tenure with the Commission, we have heard repeated requests that the Commission provide guidance as to how the Commission approaches enforcement and compliance matters. The staff report makes the enforcement practices and priorities for the last year and the coming year more transparent. The report also provides context on how the Commission's enforcement program works. This report furthers the Commission's goal of providing transparency of the Commission's enforcement efforts. This report should be required reading for the regulated community and the general public seeking a better understanding about how the Office of Enforcement has conducted its enforcement program over the preceding year and the priorities for the upcoming year.
I support the Commission's enforcement program and our enforcement staff. I thank them for their hard work in putting these items together."
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John Deere's teaser ads started in June. The headline promises a new era in split-row planting, and the intentionally fuzzy photo shows just a row of oversized yellow and green planter boxes.
The company says the ad is a peek at its most exciting planter technology package since its MaxEmerge planter. Introduced in 1973, the MaxEmerge combined a "plateless" meter, a "finger pickup" and a complete row unit. In those days, Deere's formula for success brought existing technologies together into a package that was an easy sell to farmers.
More recently, the great hope for a new formula has been a hybrid combination of corn planter and air seeder. But until now, it has been other companies, not Deere, that have been launching new bulked-up creations at farm shows and test markets throughout the Corn Belt.
Deere hopes to change all that at this fall's farm shows as the company rolls out its answer to competitors such as Flexi-Coil, White, Case IH, Kinze and lesser-known upstarts such as Morris. The company claims its machine will bring the benefits of bulk fill and air seeding to corn in a way that's manageable for the average farmer.
Chad Braden, a product manager for Deere's seeding works, says Deere looks to its customers as "market drivers" before jumping into the next big thing. "Judging from what's happening with our competitors and what our customers tell us, farmers increasingly want the speed, versatility and single-point fill capabilities of an air seeder combined with the precision and reliability of a corn planter," Braden says. "While some of our competitors have already started heading in this direction, we believe Deere is now about to take the next step that truly makes air seeding technology and bulk fill practical for the Corn Belt."
As of late June, the only characteristic of its planters that Deere was willing to discuss was their bulk fill capability. A jumbo seed box "central commodity" system will allow the farmer to fill the planter with fertilizer and seed at one central point, without the use of a trail-behind seed cart. The selling points are easier filling, maneuverability and clean-out and increased capacity.
Presumably, though, there's a lot more to the new machines than just big boxes. Deere will show it all when it introduces 10 new models of planting machines late this summer.
Trend lines
But ask the experts what Deere is up to, and they'll tell you to look at where the industry is already going. That's where Deere wants to be.
Some experts, like Gregg Sauder of Precision Planting Company in central Illinois, are incredulous that Deere waited so long to take its planting technology to the next level. "From what I've seen, Kinze and other smaller companies have been stealing a lot of market share from Deere and Case IH in recent years," Sauder says.
In planters, Sauder says the big boys have put themselves in a position where they need to hit a home run. "Companies talk about radically new technologies in their planters; I think most of those claims are overstated. I simply don't believe you can drive across the field at 8 mph and get good results just because you put a new seed meter on an old planter unit. Speed control and precise seed placement are still the best ways to produce maximum ears per acre. No other thing that a farmer can control has as big an impact on yield."
Despite his skepticism, Sauder says he was impressed when he got a glimpse of Deere's new splitter concept. "What I saw was something unique, actually a pretty nifty idea. Think about a pusher splitter; well, this was a tailing splitter unit designed specifically for the new planter's weight distribution and how it folds. The fast-loading hopper is also a plus. Minimize loading time and you won't have to drive too fast."
What else does Sauder think Deere might do to win back market share? "Deere needs 15-in. bean and 30-in. corn capability in one machine. And better residue control. I really look for Deere to do something about that."
Brain transplant
Many visionaries in the planting business remain convinced of the potential for a hybrid air seeder/corn planter that can plant corn, and beans. And when companies and farmers look for the next big thing, they often turn to Dwayne Beck, stalwart planter guru at South Dakota State University's Dakota Lakes Research Farm.
Beck has become famous for giving research station visitors a "brain transplant," often changing their ideas about planter technology with the help of his prototype air seeder/corn-planting machine.
"The main reason for us building a prototype is to provide a prop for when we talk to producers about characteristics they may want in a commercially available seeder," Beck explains. "When farmers get new ideas and ask for things, manufacturers eventually respond."
One of Beck's goals is to successfully marry the precision of a corn planter to the efficiency of a corn seeder. "Most air seeders are not sufficiently precise to plant corn. The problems lie in the ground-engaging components and the metering systems," he says. "Most air seeders do not have parallel linkages like corn planters. This diminishes their depth-control accuracy and makes it impossible to use the opener to gauge attachments such as residue managers.
"Another issue is seed singulation accuracy and delivery," Beck continues. "Corn planter manufacturers have spent a great deal of effort ensuring that seed spacing is as near perfect as possible. Seed corn and sunflowers must be metered by count and not volume."
Cart conundrum
What about companies already selling hybrid seeders that use air seeder carts? These setups typically have corn planter units on one rank with other openers present for seeding other crops.
"The main drawback of this design is that there are two opener types to keep parts for, and you have the relatively high-maintenance corn planter units being used to seed all crops," Beck says. "In addition, the corn units are not able to meter seed for the other units, so singulation accuracy and the ability to use residue managers are limited to only the corn-row-unit rows. Those functions are not available when all openers are used to seed narrow-spaced crops."
Beck points out that air seeder carts, though they can significantly reduce loading time, can also be a burden in the headlands. "A cart ahead of, or behind, the planting unit just isn't very agile during turning or backing," he says. "And the cart system does not do a good job of balancing weight distribution for minimum impact on the soil. So another goal of our prototype has been to build a seeder with the capacity and convenience of air delivery, but having much more agility and better weight distribution. This part has been very successful."
Pro cart
Despite the machinery industry's search for alternatives to air carts, there's a small but growing number of farmers who like their carts just fine. Junior Dusseldorp of Platte, SD, is one of them.
For three years, Dusseldorp tested a Morris Aero prototype on his 2,000-acre corn and soybean farm. The combination system of Kinze planting units, Morris-developed cart, and folding toolbar on a 3-pt hitch worked well for him, so this past year he purchased it.
Dusseldorp says he's probably the only farmer in the U.S. planting corn with a Morris system, but he expects that should change. Based in Saskatoon, Morris Manufacturing is looking for methods of distribution and pricing systems to effectively reach Midwest row-crop farmers.
Multi-tasking is a deciding factor, Dusseldorp says. "We don't drive fast, only 5 to 5.5 mph, but we still get a lot more done. Our 12 row can cover as much ground in a day as a 16 row that doesn't have a bulk system. With 180 bu. of capacity, we can accurately place all our fertilizer and seed at the same time and cover 90 acres or more before having to refill. Going with a high-nitrogen program limits our range between fills to 60 acres."
Versatility is also a plus. "The system is a lot more than just a corn planter," Dusseldorp says. "We can use the same air cart to sidedress urea after planting. Since urea is cheaper than liquid N, we save $4 to $5 an acre on fertilizer. That goes a long way toward helping pay for the machine. This fall, we're thinking about adding on a 35-ft. drill for planting wheat."
Does the future belong to air carts? Or will more farmers want a version of Deere's central commodity system? The only certainty is that farmers will decide.
Flexi-Coil 9000, 8100
In 1999, Flexi-Coil made a big splash with its 9000 and 8100 air cart planting systems designed to plant corn and soybeans using double-disc openers and seed singulators. Case/New Holland (CNH) liked the idea so much that it bought the company. Now it remains to be seen how Flexi-Coil technology will be assimilated into the CNH common platform system. The Kinze-made planter finger pickup units will likely disappear. But look for a continuation of the "InterRow" concept, which allows growers to plant 12- or 24-row 30-in. corn and 23- or 36-row soybeans in either 40- or 60-ft. widths and yet fold to 1 2 ⅔ ft. for transport. A system that includes the 8100 planter and 1330 air cart starts at $70,470. Contact Flexi-Coil Inc., Dept. FIN, Box 3159, Minot, ND 58702, 701/858-5500, www.flexicoil.com.
Watch fall farm shows. That's probably when John Deere will introduce its new central commodity system on several new planters. The system promises to merge the best of air seeders and corn planters, without the use of an additional air cart.
White lift and rotate cart
White introduced its LR-20 and LR-30 lift and rotate carts as alternatives to expensive frame-fold planter designs. Fully loaded with 200-gal. liquid N tanks and tillage attachments, a 30-ft.-wide drill or planter is only 9 ft. 10 in. wide in transport mode. The carts come equipped with a 3-pt. quick hitch that makes pickup easy and allows the operator to change from road to field positions from the tractor seat. The unit's 10,000-lb. lift capacity can handle full-seed hoppers and optional liquid fertilizer tanks. Cart price: $15,000 to $17,500. Planter price: $21,00 for an 8-row unit to $33,600 for a 12-row flex planter. Contact AGCO Corp., 4205 River Green Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096, 770/813-9200, www.agcocorp.com.
Case IH 1200/New Holland SP580
The Case IH 1200 Pivot-Transport planter and its New Holland common platform partner the SP580 offer bulk fill options of two 30-bu. containers and a transport width of just 12 ½ ft. In-cab controls twist out the 12- or 16-row toolbar and retract the tongue in less than a minute. Price for the 12-row bulk machine is $65,016. Price for the 16-row bulk is $82,906. Contact Case Corp., Dept. FIN, 700 State St., Racine, WI 53404, 262/636-6011, www.caseih.com.
Morris Aero
Just entering the U.S. market, Morris's 12-row air-cart corn planting system can hold 7 tons of fertilizer and plant up to 100 acres before needing to be refilled. The air system feeds electric-clutch, ground-driven Kinze planter row units. A folding Morris toolbar connects to the air cart via a Cat. III 3-pt hitch. Transport width is 16 ft. 8 in. Price for a 12-row unit with 30-in. spacing, a 180-bu. tank, 12 fertilizer coulters and marker starts at $91,000. Contact Morris Mfg., Dept. FIN, 2131 Airport Dr., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada S7L 7E1, 306/933-8585, www.morris-industries.com.
Kinze 3650 Twin-Line
Kinze introduced its answer to bulk fill at farm shows last year. The folding, 11 ½-ft. narrow-transport system offers a choice of solid-row interplant or 600-gal. liquid fertilizer packages. Twin bulk seed hoppers have a 55-bu. capacity on 12-row planters and an 85-bu. capacity on 16-row units. Instead of air, the system uses nylon bristle-tipped, adjustable-speed augers that slowly elevate the seed from the bottom of the hopper to a PVC tube distribution manifold. The Kinze interplant system eliminates extra toolbars and allows planting either 15- or 30-in. rows. Price: $76,800 to $96,600. For more information, contact Kinze Mfg., Dept. FIN, I-80 at exit 216, Williamsburg, IA 52361-0806, 319/668-1300, www.kinzemfg.com.

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Hello everybody, I'm Rane. I am from Denmark and I am 15 years old. My username is Fisk95 and "fisk" translates to "fish" and the reason I chose that, is that almost everybody calls me "Fisk" and I love fish.
GTA: San Andreas
GTA San Andreas is my favorite game of all times, and also the game I have played the most of all.
- Favorite Vehicle: Banshee
- Least Favorite Vehicle: Tractor
- Favorite Weapon: M4
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I have also been playing GTA IV (on PS3) a lot.
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I have also been playing GTA 1, GTA 2, GTA III, GTA: Vice City, GTA: Liberty City Stories and GTA: Vice City Stories, but not as much as San Andreas and GTA IV, so I can't remember that much from them.
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- Crash Nitro Kart
- Crash Tag Team Racing
- Crash Twinsanity
- Cars
- EyeToy: Groove
- EyeToy: Play 2
- EyeToy: Play 3
- Guitar Hero World Tour
- The Incredibles
- Play It: Chess Challenger
- Ratchet: Deadlocked/Gladiator
- Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
- The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Game
- Stuntman Ignition
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- Burnout Paradise
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
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Number Logic Puzzle 5538
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The grid is covered by cages (groups of cells), marked with dotted outlines. Each cage encloses 1 or more cells. The top-left cell is labeled with a cage sum, which is the sum of all solution digits for the cells inside the cage. All digits in a cage should be distinct.
The goal is to fill the grid with digits so that no digit appears more than once in any row, column, or cage.
Puzzle without any blocks is called Latin Square. There are no additional constraints.This puzzle has a Diagonal Variant. Every diagonal line contains each of the digits only once.


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Lindsay Leugers necesitaba un nuevo diseño de otro y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 41 diseños de 15 diseñadores freelance.
OneCommand - http://www.onecommand.com
My name is Lindsay, I run all Marketing and Corporate Communications for OneCommand. We provide multi-channel communication solutions primarily in the automotive retail and automotive manufacturer markets. We are well-known and well-respected within our market but need to polish some of our presentation materials to better fit our recently expanded product offerings.
At OneCommand we like to have fun, but we are a large organization and sensitive to maintaining a high level of brand integrity. The ultimate theme for this particular project needs to reflect our professionalism and polish - nothing too cartoony or wild.
The graphic developed will be used as the main dashboard for all presentations to current customers and future prospects. It will be the point that the rest of the overview drives from. The audience will be car retail managers. In general they are very type-a personalities that will quickly lose focus. We need to be able to quickly tell our story then dive deeper depending on the needs identified by the audience and the presenter.
I need a simple graphic that appears cohesive but that can be broken apart into four different sections that can appear independently or in a sequence. I am envisioning the graphic as more or less a puzzle with four unique pieces that work best when fit perfectly together. The presentation slide updloaded to the project will serve as a starting point.
The graphic itself needs to encompass the following details, by section...
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This includes our main media - voice, mobile, email, direct mail. The "right" channel is determined by our PURL solution that includes a preference management components, allowing users to set their communication preferences.
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10/20 Changing the culture
I can't really talk about the culture of winning because I haven't been on a team that's been to the playoffs. But at the same time, I was on teams that were on their way. I saw the beginning and I saw right before the teams started to win. I was on the Phillies coming up and got traded in '05. In '06, they were one game away, and '07 was the first trip to the playoffs and that started their dynasty now. I saw the culture change over there. I saw them building within. I saw the young guys — we would have second- and third-rounders who would come in, high school kids who got paid big bucks, and their first year in Spring Training, and if they came in and weren't in shape, they got rid of them. There was no b.s. involved in that organization as far as teaching and development. If you weren't their type of player you had to go, it didn't matter what they paid you.
Of course, nowadays, guys are getting paid more but at the same time, it didn't happen that way. That culture in Tampa, they don't mess with their top pick. When they had the first pick overall, they didn't miss. And they produce. Same thing in Texas. That culture over there completely changed. In 2007, I came in and it seemed like it was a good team but the team really didn't come together like you wanted, didn't really have that chemistry. It was a great group of guys but it didn't come together. Then, there was the influx of Mike Maddux and an influx of Ron Washington and an influx of Nolan Ryan, and they brought in all the right players. That was a huge step they made. From '07 to '08 to '09, from 2007-08, getting beat down by the Angels, then us almost making the playoffs in 2009. But dominating the Angels changed everything in the AL West. You saw that last year in 2010. How the Rangers played, they weren't scared of anybody.
It starts at the top. That's automatic. I like what Pat Gillick says: "I'm not here to rebuild, I'm here to remodel." That's what he does and that's what he did in Philly. That's what Nolan did in Texas. It starts at the top but you have to put every single piece together. Ron Washington comes in and he says, "I need a Ron Washington team." What did they do? They gave him a Ron Washington team — a team with speed, a team with defense, a team with pitching, a team with timely hitting. Now it seems like all the guys they have there are superstars.
What Pat Gillick did in Philly, he kept bringing in the right players and not just big name players, but players who are big names and they produce at the same time. Changing that culture, it's not an easy thing to do. You need the right people in place at the top. Then you have to pick the right people all the way down.
— Marlon
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Marlon … I have a lot of respect for the way you play the game, and if the Cubs are smart, they'll look for more guys with your work ethic. I hope you'll be wearing Cubs' blue for many seasons to come.
Do you also like his production? Less than 40 rbi's for a middle of the order hitter.
you do realize he missed a considerable amount of time after taking a 90+ heater to the face right? Even after that he was 1 of the few Cubs that gave it all he had everytime he stepped on the field
Well said. You know Beltre only played in 125 games and had a 100 RBIs. Byrd has to take his hustle somewhere else. He hit third alot and then hit 5th and 6th. He hit .180 or less with RISP. nice to hear about his baths and his dead lifts. I need someone who can get more than 40 RBIs in a yr. Yes he got hit by a pitch. He was bad before that happened and worse when he came back.
Funny thing about what Marlon wrote….In Philly the year before they made the big change, they traded marlon, in Texas they came in and traded Marlon, seems to be a pattern, if all it took was hustle, a good work ethic, there would be a much of players that would be stars that are not….you have to take what the pitcher gives you, take some walks, work the count, you can't just swing at the first pitch near the plate and hit into a double play….
no if theyre smart they'll find a guy with byrds work ethic that can also HIT THE BALL and STEAL BASES….marlon doesn't bring enough to the table and i hope they trade his candy ace
Seems to me that most of the Philly rotation is hardly home grown.
I'm sorry but if we are talking about changing the culture we need to be rid of guys like Byrd – his swing at the 1st pitch mentality especially with runners in scoring position will NOT lead us to a championship season.
The Byrd man play's with a lot of heart. he run's his butt off, in the field and he get's a ground ball hit as well. hope his around for as long as they can.
As much as a like his intensity and his hard play, i would like to see Campana get a chance at the starting nod in CF !! i hope he does well in the fall league in Arizona and where ever he plays in the winter. he's a spart plug and where ever he hits with his speed he will add one more offensive threat to the line up !!
bottom line marlin plays the game the way its supposed to be played, players who hustle are hard to find anymore. no offense to aramis but he never hustles, his talent is through the roof but i feel like he does enough to get by, he isn't a hard worker. yes he produces, but you wonder what he could be if he had that extra gear.
Marlon Byrd plays as hard as anybody on this team.That is all you can ask for from a player.We did not have a crappy team because of him.It was bad for many reasons and had we had pitching like Philadelphia things would have been different.
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Anyone who wants to blame Marlon for the team's poor play is sorely mistaken. Yes, his BA with RISP was down, but look at 2010. It was rather high, and he had a good RBI total, this year alot of his woes can be attributed to getting injured in Boston right when his swing was comming around. As a person who played the game before I went blind, and as a pitcher, that is the last thing you want to see because you cause not just the bodily harm, but mental as well. Byrd, I know you'll do fine in 11, and against others suggestions, I'd rather see you stay in center, and put Campana in RF. Soriano is just about done, and has been on a steady decline for the last 4 years. I know Sori works hard, but I think his age is catching him. His bad speed is down, and pitch recognition is down as he chases that low and away slider consistantly. As for Rammy, yeah, I agree he lacks some hustle, but there is no bertter option out there at 3rd especially with Vitters off a couple years, and LeMahue having a lack of power for a corner spot. Byrd needs to stay right where he is, and his ethic and personal expectation may rub off on the other guys, with the right manager, I think Byrd will be a huge part of turning the Cubbies around, Go Byrd, and Go Cubs.
You're a good man and I hope you stay with the Cubs to show the young guys how to be a true major leaguer (on the field and off), but wherever you are I'll root for you.
Yes then you would have, a 3rd baseman with no power, a SS who steals <20 bases hits <10 homers a year and a 2nd baseman in Dewitt has yet to prove he can crack a major league starting lineup. If you remember, Dewitt all but has the starting job to start spring training….Barney out played him and won the job from him. I wouldn't be confident that he has gotten consistent enough to start in 2011, Dewitt is Fontenot II. While we are at it, let's move Colvin to 1b. Then our entire infield, including our catcher can hit <50 homers combined and less than <250 RBI's combined. That comes to an average per player of 10 homers and 50 RBIs. I don't see this being a winning combination.
Since we got around to Rammy in comments – yes, there is an option at third: Castro. Barring changes in infield personnel beyond Pena, move Castro to third, put DeWitt at second and Barney at short. DeWitt is a solid bat who really deserves more playing time than he got in '11, Barney has the range to play Short, and Castro has the arm and range to play third. The thing about Rammy, though, is his RBI production – which will be missed. Castro, as he matures and gets stronger, will be the man to replace Rammy – at third and at the plate.
Rammy has to be signed to a 3 yr deal. He was the best every day 3B offensively in all of baseball. He has been awesome for like ten yrs in a row (minus one yr he hit .241). Castro can play 3B in 3 yrs. Or move him to 2B and Barney to SS. Castro is not a SS. We need Soriano to go away. We can pay 80 percent to ship him. He can say he has a no trade. We can say, you will play once a week only. He will bolt pretty quick. And we need Danks and CJ added, maybe even that kid from the Marlins, Sanchez. We have NO pitching except Garza and Cash.
The man is all heart…No bitching, no complaining. The man took a ball to his face and climbed back in the box, so who cares if the numbers were down a little. He hustles, he has composure, he's a gamer. I wish more players were like him. Marlon you're everything my 1st Wildcat Baseball coach tried to instill in us as 7/8yr olds. Keep up the good work whether it be in Cubbie Blue or some other uniform…I enjoy watching you!
So if you only beat half of the teams, your playing .500 baseball…….
I swear to god if I hear one more comment about his lack of RBI…
The guy didn't have the best year, especially with RISP. And he hit into too many DP's by swinging at the first pitch. That can be righted next year. Guys with no hustle never hustle. You cannot instill leadership and hustle in a person. Give me eight Marlon Byrds and a pitcher and I bet you'd beat half the teams in baseball.
Give me eight Marlon Byrds and a pitcher and I bet you'd beat half the teams in baseball.
Be a great church league team, but this is MLB….there has to be a reason the Phils and Rangers gave up on Marlon, he had the same hustle for them…..I agree, I wish some of the others had his hustle, but if hustle alone would have done it, many of us would be in the HOF that never got out of the minors…..
Hi Mike Meyers!
I loved your work in the SNL sketch "Sprockets"…in fact, that's how I'm picturing you now. What I wanted to say is basically if you're beating half the teams in baseball you're also losing to half the teams in baseball. I'm pretty sure the Cardinals don't think in those terms. Remember when you did that "Hello my name is Simon" sketch? Classic…you bum looker!
The guy is 34 yrs old. He can't "right" anything. He sucks and that's it. Hustling down the line as you ground into your 300 th DP is great….just do it on the Royals squad. He is done. Let's get something for him if we can.
HI Marlon!
I have to tell you, Marlon, that I didn't think I'd be hearing from you again this year. I mean your blog is posted so sparsely during the season that I just figured you'd be out pumping yourself up into a beefcakedness and we'd hear from you in February or March if you were still with the club. What I'm trying to say is this is a really nice surprise.
Well Marlon, I think you really hit the nail on the head this time. In your own round about way you're trying to say that Theo Epstein is going to come in and change the attitude of the entire organization…and you're right. The Hendry era is over and we're all the better for it.
I like to look at building a ballclub like building a family. I mean, you have to rely on your elders. If they are all messed up then you're already starting behind the 8-ball so to speak. If they are there for support (I'm talking financial support here, Marlon…KIDDING!) then you really have some good guidance and something to build on. Then you have to go out and find yourself a good woman. I was able to convince my wife Taela that I'd be a good a life partner which was a pretty amazing sell on my part. Then you gotta start having kids…and not bad kids either. You gotta have good kids. And if you can't make good kids you gotta adopt like crazy. Pretty soon you're surrounded with a great family and it's just like having a good team except "winning" is defined as "someone else does the chores while I lay around and get beefy."
Marlon, my brother-in-law Andy and I are playing in the Utrip league and it's pretty fun. You're not going to believe this, but my the other team walked the guy in front of my brother-in-law Andy last week to face him representing the tying runin the top of the last inning. Do you know what he did? He drilled a game tying HR, that's what. I came up next and completed my 6 at-bat hitting streak and scored the go ahead run. We won by a single run. Run run, have some fun!
My sister-in-law Tara ran her first marathon a couple weeks back. She and Charity were having a conversation virtually the entire 26.2 miles. If I were running in it I would have had the conversation until the mile mark and then said "this is our last conversation because I'm going to die" then I would have collapsed and let the ambulance take over. Oh man…you should have seen bloody nipple guy. You would have thought he was lactating strawberry milk!
Well Marlon, I'm on Twitter now @KeenKeith. You gotta check out my blog because it's pretty much the funniest thing I know. It's keenkeithDOTblogspotDOTcom. Today's post compares ill-mannered church attendee to nose-picker guy. I'll let you guess which one is me.
Do you think we are close to putting together a pennant winning team? Do we need just a couple more players? Or should we wait another 3+ years?
marlon your a great player i hope to see you on the northside for may years to come. hopefully a ring for you soon just stick with us. byrd is the word!
Marlon, I'm glad to see the blog continuing. When my daughter and I watch the games, I always point out your hustle and attitude—and how marvelously happy you look when you make a catch or get a hit. Yeah, of course it's a big business, but if it ever stops being a fun game for the players and fans, then there's no reason to watch. Stay positive, hope to see you back next year, and best wishes to you whatever comes next.
For me the Cubs problems have boiled down to money and signing sorry players like Soriano and Zombrano to long term big dollar contracts that they cant dump on anyone after they failed to produce. If they had players that had they same talent and effort as Mr. Byrd at every position they would do just fine. I live in a AAA town and get to see the Iowa Cubs when they come to town. I don't really see the Cubs future success there. I think they should have dumped Hendry a few years ago…..as for Byrd,,,,I hope he is with the Cubs for a long time, In my onion he is a talented unselfish high quality individual they are lucky to have on the field, in the locker room, and in their city.
I'm sure he reads the comments you trollers are leaving him. Byrd is a standup guy- actual Cubs fans know this. He knows what his numbers where and you better believe if anyone in that clubhouse is going to work hard to improve it's Marlon Byrd. If Byrd put up Pujols numbers last year we would still have been out of the playoffs.
If Byrd put up Pujols numbers last year…
don't think anyone expects him to put up Pujols numbers, just the same numbers with RISP as went the bases are empty would be great….not to swing at the first pitch that is a pitcher's pitch and try to pull it, which ends up in a double play…..
Thank you.
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For those of you who complain about Marlon Byrd, we could get Milton Bradley back, and you could have less production and more attitude. Not everyone is great at both offense and defense, and even critics have to admit that Byrdie does an excellent job of fielding. He's always working hard at improving himself, and that's the kind of attitude we need on the team, especially with so many youngsters coming along. The young players need to see someone with a great work ethic, and they won't find a better role model than Byrdie. He's a good man, and a good player. Byrdie, you can nest in Wrigley Field for as long as you like.
Just a side note to those of you who like to post complaints; I have a hard time taking you seriously when you can't compose a decent sentence or spell simple words. Get your act together. Don't complain about Marlon not being a superstar on the field when you can't even do grade school stuff on the computer.
I would agree with all you say if the Cubs were a "Church League" team…. but this is MLB, the man gets 6.5 million a year to perform at a level much higher than what he performed this past season.
(The young players need to see someone with a great work ethic, and they won't find a better role model)
The role model must also produce of the young players will not follow……
He wouldn't have to hustle if he wasn't so sloooow!
He can't steal a base because he's 240 pounds.
You would think a man of that size could hit at least 25 homers.
His focus of driving the ball up the middle just ends up being dp's
when men are on base. Who made this guy the team spokesman anyway?
Todd Hollandsworth?
We actually need 3 new OFs. Maybe Tony C. Byrd, Sorry, Colvin all must go. Sure Sorry had 26 dingers. If I had a nickel for everytime him and Byrd and Colvin come up and we ONLY need a SAC fly at worst. They all strike out or hit in a DP. So we need at least 3 new OFs. And two SP and get rid of Marmol while you can get something for him. His 4.01 ERA for a CLOSER? pLLLLLLEASEEE. Ship him to the Angels
If we're going to switch the topic from Byrdie to pitching, then let's discuss having a manager who KNOWS something about pitching. How many times this past season has Q left a pitcher in the game when everyone could see he was struggling? How many times has he taken someone out who was still going strong, just to play the leftie-against-leftie percentage game? And how many times has he put Marmol in when a call from the bullpen should have told him that Carlos didn't have his stuff, and to get Woody or someone else up? Yes, Marmol is erratic, but when he's on, no one can hit him. We need a manager who can figure out what to do with his pitching staff, or who will at least listen to his pitching coach.
To Rob: the players made Byrdie their spokesman because they respect him. Duh. If you want to bash your own players and your own team, become a Cardinals fan. They do plenty of that when they don't win. You, too, JL. It's not all about winning. I've been a Cubs fan for years, and the worst disappointment of my life came not in 1969, but with Sammy Sosa. Sure, we won a lot, and Sammy provided a lot of excitement, but at what cost? I'd rather finish next to last honestly and watch Byrdie's spectacular catches and Marmol strike out the side than go through the Sosa thing again. I had a great time this season watching 2 men who love the game, one older, one younger, give it their all, these men being Marlon Byrd and Darwin Barney. Barney's going to go places, and I sure hope they aren't away from the Cubs. This kid knows something about baseball, and life in general, that you guys still need to learn. And don't complain about HIS salary; he's not even at half-a-mil yet.
I think one of the things that makes a good manager is to be able to put players into situations where they are able to be successful. That is be able to put the player in situation where his strengths help the team most. This being said…this year putting Marlon in the middle of the order and expecting him to be a run producer is not fair to him. This is not the player he is. Really did not thinnk it was right to put him or Castro in the #3 hole. Marlon should be batting in the 6th or 7th spot, or maybe #2 wher ehe can hit and run and be a table setter.
I think he is valuable, but may be getting near the day where a corner outfield position is best. If Jackson is in center next year, I think he can be very vauable to the Cubs to mentor him and help him adjust to the big leagues.
What I read here is that the Cubs need an attitude adjustment. Isn't that what the manager gets paid to do? I see too much "ah shucks" and "we did our prep work and I'm proud of what they did accomplish". I want to see a manager that is not afraid to pull a player aside for trying to advance from 2nd to 3rd on a ground ball hit to his right and getting thrown out. It's not that hard…..way too many base running mistakes and defensive lapses for a major league team. The difference in talent level in the major leagues is not that much compared to a playoff team and a team below .500. The main difference is #1 – mental focus and mental toughness. This is something the Cubs sorely lack (Zambrano, Soriano, Marmol)…..great talent, no mental toughness. #2, the difference is leadership and a team that can get along and have chemistry and rally behind each other and quit fighting amongst themselves. I think we like Byrd because he is an adult; unlike many of the man children that are currently on the Cubs roster. Going to a game live drives me nuts. Soriano will literally be in the on deck circle flirting with girl and winking at the fans. He should be watching what the pitcher is throwing and trying to time his slider, since he can't seem to wait back on one to begin with. It's about playing for the team and not for your paycheck.
I like Marlon as a person and appreciated him last year. He is what the Cubs don't need anymore. Time to get away from the older every day players. Soriano, Byrd, Pena, Ramirez, Zambrano, and Soto all have to go. If we are to change the culture, get rid of the cultured. Time to rebuild with the kids and probably not compete at all next year. However, I think with Epstein and Ricketts writing the ship and Hoyer coming in, hopefully with Ryno at manager, this team will get turned around by 2013.
Marmol is an excellent reliever, his issue this year is he lost a couple mph on his fastball, that should get fixed in the offseason. He wasn't able to use his fastball to get outs like the year before. I see people above talking about Byrd and Barney, which I like that they are grown ups, but let be real the player that was most intriguing and is the future of this organization is Starlin Castro. He is going to be a beast in a couple years, wait til he learns to hit for power, he will be a cross between Ichiro, for his contact, and Hanley Ramirez.
Ah, Starlin Castro. Great at the plate, not so hot on the field. Shortstop should be a team's strongest position, and with Castro there, it's not. I love the kid, don't get me wrong, but I think he's in the wrong position. The only thing standing between him and 30-plus errors this season was Carlos Pena digging his throws out of the dirt, or grabbing them from the stratosphere. I'm a great supporter of playing the youngsters, when they're ready, and Starlin's just not ready to be a starting shortstop. He should, however, be a starting SOMETHING. How about switching him and Barney? Barney's got the hands, the arm, and the range for short, and he's been preparing for it all his life. He and Castro are a great pair on the field already, and I think they'll mature into something superb, but let's get them in the right positions. Also, Starlin's not the only kid with a bright future on our team. Let's focus on some of the others as well.
I can remember more than a few years ago management bringing in a skinny kid who didn't look like he could hit the ball out of the infield. But he had this special technique with the bat that didn't require a lot of upper body strength, and wound up belting 512 homers in his career. Let's get him to teach it to Tony Campana. I'm not saying it will turn Tony into a home run hitter, but with his speed, getting the ball into the outfield could result in a lot of extra base hits. And watching Tony run is so much FUN!!!
I guess what I'm trying to say is that Castro is great, but he's not the whole team. Give the others a chance to excel. Let's not put ALL our effort into one player, and forget about developing the others.
Finally, I still maintain that Byrd is a great influence on our younger players. Long live Byrds at Wrigley Field.
jeter was making 50 plus errors in the minors at castro's age…..his defense will get better and he won't be playing 3rd base.
We're not talking the minors here. And I'm not talking 3rd base. I think we need to keep Castro and Barney together. They make a good team. I just think they're backwards in the positions they play. Castro is trying to BECOME a shortstop. Barney IS a shortstop. I don't see the logic in having 2 players learning a position. Put Barney in the position he has spent his entire life perfecting, and let Castro "improve his fielding" at 2nd. This looks to be a winning combination to me. I think there are too many people caught up in the potential superstardom of Castro who don't want to consider moving him out of the most prestigious position on the field. I think he can be a superstar no matter where he plays. Ernie Banks was still a superstar after he moved to 1st.
There are fans out there looking at stats based on fantasy teams. Everyone thinks you need to hit the three run home run to win games. Pitching, defense and speed is where games are won. The object of the game is to score more runs than the other team. It is not a home run derby. Good defense helps pitchers, and speed on defense helps even more. It keeps you in games so you don't have to score 8 runs to win a ball game. Speed on offense can create runs and put pressure on other defenses that cause mistakes. Whitey Herzog won with that combination. You have to be able to win when the wind blows in (which is more often than out). Let Theo and is team of baseball people figure out how to build a winning organization. If you want to count RBI's and home runs then go play fantasy baseball and let the real baseball people enjoy the game!
Well said. Let the players do their job, and the management to figure out how to help them do their best. I for one don't need an Albert Pujols. I'll take my runs any way I can get them. Tony Campana's inside the park HR was one of the highlights of the season, as was Darwin Barney's spectacular catch to end Dan Uggla's hitting streak. We don't need superstars to win, just good solid players, good management, and good coaching.
Sandberg played shortstop until he got to the Cubs. Dunston threw the ball into row 20 of the stands on a regular basis until he matured. With Castro there are plenty of options with him. He will be a star wherever he ends up playing. The irony in all this is that Sandberg might get the chance to decide which direction Castro goes. All we need is Dunston as a bench coach and we will have all the angles covered, lol.
Marlon- I'll make it short & sweet: I think your one of THE best players in the game. After what you went thru last season, I could care less about your numbers. It's the whole package that matters. Inside the club house, as well as out. YOU, my dear Cubbie, have it all. I Pray that you'll be back in blue for the 12′ season. If the right mixture of people are needed for chemistry, then I see you as one of the professors. Love to you Marlon. Stay strong.
I'm from MN so don't know much about Cubs except their Great field. Read about 10 of your most recent blogs and found them extremely thoughtful, interesting, and well- written. Hope this means something from someone who has coached at the HS level for 40 yrs and happens to teach English. Would love to buy you dinner if ever you are in the Twin Cities.
The Cubs should get Fielder and trade to Florida/Milwaukee the following:
Barney/Byrd/Z/Smardjia for Weeks and Hanley Ramerez.
Milwaukee gets Barney and Smardjia for Weeks
Florida gets Byrd and Z for Ramerez
Cubs get Ramerez and Weeks.
The Cubs IF improves greatly, so does their line up.
The Cubs actually save some money and then go buy Buhrle and Wilson so they have a deep rotation mixed with RHP and LHP.
With just this little addition, they are vastly improved and their culture changes greatly with winning players.
Yes, I have heard that these to GM's both want to help make the Cubs a better team and will make just any trades to help out….
Wow, this article is fastidious, my younger sister is analyzing
these things, therefore I am going to inform her.
Great post. I'm experiencing many oof these issues as well..


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2013 Smart Fortwo: New Car Review
Pros: Easy to maneuver and park; fuel efficient; low base price
Cons: Limited use beyond the city; pricey with desirable options
What's New: Unchanged for 2013
Our landscapes are changing. More people than ever live in dense urban areas, and automakers are keen to respond to the changes. Visit a major international auto show and you'll see concepts specifically designed for city life - small, nimble and efficient. Smart may be ahead of the game. Its little fortwo has been available in the U.S. since 2008. But the 2013 smart fortwo now faces competition from other brands keen to take a bite out of its small-but-growing city-focused market.
An all-electric version of the fortwo is reportedly on its way, set to hit smart showrooms in the U.S. next spring. Until then, the conventionally powered fortwo, which received updates for the 2012 model year, returns unchanged. It's available in two forms and with a choice of several trim configurations. The coupe has a fixed roof while the cabriolet features a retractable fabric soft-top. The fortwo coupe comes in base Pure trim or up-level Passion trim. The cabriolet is offered solely with the better equipped Passion setup.
Smart also offers a pair of special editions including the Iceshine and Sharpred models. Smart's Brabus package adds some performance-minded upgrades.
Comfort & Utility
With an overall length of 106.1 inches, utility isn't the first priority of the smart. But despite its small size, the fortwo's cabin is rather spacious, easily fitting six-foot-plus passengers in its two seats. In fact, if your gaze is purely fixed out the windshield or side windows, it's easy to get into the mindset that you're sitting in a full-size car. Only when you look backward in the cabin or through the rear-view mirror do its tiny proportions snap into focus. It is an arresting realization.
With the diminutive engine tucked under the floor compartment in the trunk, trunk space isn't one of the smart's big selling points. The bags from an average grocery run fits just fine, and the fortwo can even handle one golf bag - as long as it's the only thing in the trunk and it's standing upright. For trips, two carry-on bags will fit fine - again standing upright - but that's about it.
The entry-level fortwo costs only $12,490, but to get prices that low, smart had to cut a lot of corners. Creature comforts that are mostly expected in cars these days are missing. So to get the smart at that price, expect to live without air conditioning, power windows and even a radio. But once you start adding options, you can get a decent amount of equipment. The optional sound system sports modern amenities such as satellite radio. And for those that would rather deejay themselves, there is still an auxiliary hookup on the face of the radio to input from anything with a headphone jack.
Our only qualm with the smart's amenities is that they push the fortwo's price up to around $14,000. Other cars in this price range come with all those features as standard, so if you want the extras, the smart doesn't effectively compete with other vehicles on price alone.
Performance & Fuel Economy
If we were to pick the most disappointing aspect of the smart, it would have to be the performance. Looking at the tiny engine compartment, it's not surprising that the Smart isn't fast. There's only enough space to fit a 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine capable of 70 horsepower and 68 lb-ft of torque. So all things considered, you wouldn't expect it to be the best highway cruiser. But the fortwo is a bit disappointing in city driving, too, and that's supposed to be its forte.
But Smart shoppers are likely seeking efficiency more than performance. With a small engine and a scant, 1,800-lb weight, the fortwo delivers good fuel economy. The EPA estimates 34 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway, and our time with the car proved the estimates to be nearly spot-on.
Despite its small size, the smart fortwo gets high marks for safety. In every Insurance Institute for Highway Safety test, it received a Good rating, the highest possible result. It has four airbags in the cabin, two in front and two side curtain airbags. The entire interior has been designed with passenger safety in mind, and the Tridion cell - the exposed metal beam just aft of the passenger doors - is so strong that it needs to be cut into sections before being put in a crusher.
Driving Impressions
The fortwo's small engine isn't anything to write home about, but no one expects it to be. The real issue, though, is the transmission. The five-speed automated-manual transmission is indecisive, switching gears early and often. Furthermore, gear changes are remarkably slow. The result is an extremely jerky ride in a majority of driving conditions. We've praised some automated manual transmissions for quick, precise upshifts and downshifts. The Smart's is not one of the better ones.
In fact, the fortwo's lack of performance can be downright scary. When turning left onto a main road, the transmission always tries to make its shift to second gear exactly when it is crossing the near lane. Directly in the path of incoming traffic, the transmission seemingly takes eons to shift, stranding the driver in harm's way. Once you get used to the duration of the gap, it's not that much of a problem. And to be fair, the slow and ill-timed gear change never actually resulted in other drivers braking or swerving to avoid us. But until you get used to the awkward five-speed automatic, dashing across traffic in the fortwo can be a harrowing experience.
Otherwise, the ride can be a bit harsh due to the fortwo's short wheelbase, but it's rarely uncomfortable in low-speed city driving.
Other Cars to Consider
Scion iQ - We really liked the iQ when we reviewed it last November, recognizing it as one of the best values in the segment. The ride is better than that of the fortwo, as is its list of standard equipment. And although it's tiny and suitable only in a jam, the iQ actually has a back seat. City fuel economy is better by a couple ticks, too. The base iQ is pricier than the Fortwo, starting at $16,020 including destination charge.
FIAT 500 - The 500 is also bigger and more expensive than the fortwo, starting at $15,500. But the FIAT is very maneuverable in the city, and the drive experience is much more satisfying. Plus, the 500 has a usable back seat (or more cargo space with the rear seat folded) and is rated at 40 mpg on the highway.
AutoTrader Recommends
We respect smart for being first in the microcar game. But although it had the monopoly for quite some time, some newcomers do it better. For city use, we recommend the Scion iQ over the 2013 smart fortwo. Scion's clever packaging yields considerably better functionality than you'll find in the Smart. And the iQ is not too much more expensive than a comparably equipped fortwo.


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December 23, 2011, 04:33:54 AM »
I need help installing Windows 7 on Ubuntu.
I'm on Ubuntu 11.10 right now. I have an iso image file of Windows 7 installation.
However when I mount the iso file, there is only a file named readme.txt in the mounted iso folder, and nothing else.
I've been searching around many ways to get this working.
1. I tried Nautilus scripts and Kernel Loop. They didn't work. (*There is possibility that I might have done them in wrong ways. If that's the case, please explain the procedures to me in plain English rather than broken programmer's slack language, and using proper grammar!) - Although, I'm in an urgent situation and I'm having some personal problems that are stressing me out at the moment, so I'm not paying attention to so much on my writing right now. Sorry...
Anyway, I succeeded writing the scripts for mounting and unmounting, but I got stuck at the point where I had to enter the password for '/bin/echo 'got r00t'' because neither 'Ubuntu' or my personal account password worked. When I enter either of the passwords, an error message comes up saying "ISO Mounter; Cannot mount /home/(username)/Desktop/Windows7.iso!" (which is the directory where my iso file is).
And I wasn't completely sure how to approach on Kernel Loop. (Please help.)
2. I don't have any USB sticks (I have one that's not big enough for the iso file to go in), except I have one 640GB Portable/External Hard Drive. However, using another computer in my household, I downloaded Windows 7 USB/CD Download Tool(s) and tried to burn (or make a bootable USB Hard Drive) the iso file onto the portable hard drive, but Windows 7 USB/CD Download Tool wouldn't detect any compatible USB drives even though my hard drive is clearly connected to the computer. (Please help with this issue, too, Windows users!)
3. I tried downloading other useful Ubuntu iso-related softwares such as VirtualBox, but I am currently having the problem where any downloading or updating wouldn't work. The error message is: "Requires installation of untrusted packages; The action would require the installation of packages from unauthenticated sources."
I haven't tried any scripts to fix that problem yet. Working with Terminal is too much for me... But if that'd be the only case, I'll put up with it.
4. I don't own any DVD-R nor CD that I can write/burn this iso file on. (As stated above, I only have a 640-GB portable hard drive) I recently formatted that 640GB hard drive (quick format because actual formatting took too long to wait...), and it is NTFS, as far as I know.
Besides that... this is all my fault. Shouldn't have switched to Ubuntu from Windows 7. My laptop (that I'm using AND on Ubuntu at the moment, trying to switch back to Windows 7 but not working) primarily had Windows 7 Home Premium installed on. (It's a Hewlett Packard (HP))
I once switched to Ubuntu 11.10, and I couldn't get used to it. I've been a Windows user for more than 10 years. I like Ubuntu Unity because it looks like Mac, but it doesn't really do everything that Windows can. I trusted the 'media talk' too early.
Please help!
How can I install Windows 7 (with the Windows 7 iso file) when I'm on Ubuntu, in the situation like this?
I want my Windows back.
A step-by-step instruction would be nice!
Ask me any questions in order to approach this problem in better ways, though.
Thank you.
I also posted the same thread/topic on another forum site.
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I am pretty sure you will need to spend a few dollars and purchase a usb flash drive that will be able to hold your iso file. You also need to be sure you have two separate partitions on the hard drive (NTFS) you are installing to, one for Windows 7 and one for Ubuntu 11.10. If you are unsure how to create a partition in Ubuntu you can follow this tutorial
using a GUI so no terminal windows. I am almost positive you will not be able to install Windows 7 on an Ubuntu system unless you boot from the Windows installation disk or drive at startup.
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I had the same problem getting the windows 7 iso files to show up. I tried using GisoMount and FuseIso but could only see readme.txt. I was able to get all the files to show up using gparted though. Install it with the normal spiel.
~$ sudo apt-get install gparted
Then mount with
~$sudo mount ~/path/to/iso /mnt -o loop
The files will be located in /mnt. I don't know how to install without a flash drive or disc. If you have a flash drive you just need to format it to ntfs using gparted. Make sure it's tagged as bootable as well. Then just drag and drop the files onto your flash drive. I've never done it, but I believe you can do the same thing with any other drive or partition.
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You may be able to install windows 7 from your external hard drive. You will need to be sure that drive is formatted and partitioned prior to beginning the install. You will also need to set your external hard drive as the first device to boot from in bios. If you need directions on how to format your drive check this tutorial out.
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I've mentioned it before but my husband and I went with an organization called Family Legacy and participated as camp councilors for 12 orphaned/vulnerable kids for 1 week at their CampLIFE program. I had an awesome group of girls between the ages of 10 and 15 years old and throughout the week we really got attached to each other. Most of their stories are so sad. Most live with a grandma or aunt, which at first glance doesn't sound so bad but in their culture everyone is in survival mode and they don't have those close family bonds that we do. They are often treated as an unwanted burden. With the unemployment rate near 80% in Zambia, it's hard for these kind of families to afford to send their kids to school. Four out of my 12 girls are not currently in school. One of those girls has never, ever been to school and she is 15 years old! It is absolutely heartbreaking. These kids desperately need hope! A big reason we go is to share with them the Gospel and the true hope that Jesus offers. However it is also an opportunity for us to find sponsors for each of them because that is what will help them get a good education. That's what I love about Family Legacy, they really want to help these kids to help themselves when they grow up by focusing on education.
These are my group of girls that I had the whole week:
Two of them said they were 9 and 10 years old but I think they were more like 7 and 9.
One day we spent out in the communities (the compounds) where our group of kids were from sharing the Gospel and serving others by cleaning their houses.
Here is one of the schools that Family Legacy operates. It is lightyears better than the community or government schools (you can see more here). That's hubby ready to learn his lessons. :)
This is a super cool little 2 minute video that shows the importance of education in Africa. It was actually a commercial (not associated with Family Legacy) that was made to be aired during the world cup last year.
This is one of the most awesome mission trips I have ever been on. We actually forged personal relationships with these kids and it was amazing getting to know their stories. I believe God put us on this earth to help each other whether they live across the street or across the world. If a difference was made in only one of my kids life on this trip then that is awesome. It starts with one kid at a time.
Zambia was an absolutely beautiful country and the people were even more so. I would love to go back and do it again next summer.
Thanks for reading and thank you to those who supported me to go in the first place!


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Sara Craven and John Bell of Louisville announce the birth of their son at 4:44 a.m. Oct. 28, 2011 at Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville.
Sutherland Robert Bell weighed 4 pounds, 15 ounces and was 17 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Mark and Susan Koester of Springfield and Donnie Craven of Louisville.
Paternal grandparents are the late Robert and Theresa Bell.
Rudolph Carey, Springfield, celebrated his 97th birthday on Feb. 10, 2012, with a dinner given by his family.
Pictured with him are his five great-grandchildren, front row: Ian Trusty, Rudolph Carey and Gibson Carey; back row: Declan Hamm, Morgan Trusty and Brannon Hamm.
Kailey Gabhart, daughter of Brian and Terry Gabhart of Mackville, celebrated her fourth birthday on Feb. 29, 2012 with a family birthday party.
Avery Adams is having his first actual birthday today, Leap Day, Feb. 29.
He is now four-years-old and celebrated his birthday Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at Go Go Gorilla's Fun Center in Danville with family and friends.
He is the son of Bill and Beth Adams of Lebanon, brother of Camden Adams, and the grandson of Charles and Mary Jean Jeffries of Lebanon and Lula Mae Adams of Springfield.
The following students from Washington County High School were selected as Students of the Month. Sponsored by FRYSC, teachers nominate and vote for these students.
Senior – Emily Marie Hutchins
Emily Marie Hutchins is the senior student recognized this week. She is the daughter of Bill and Aggie Hutchins.
Nora and Michael McCain of Springfield announce the birth of their son on Jan. 12, 2012 at Spring View Hospital in Lebanon.
Patrick Curran weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces and was 21 inches in length.
He was welcomed home by Claire, age 4 and Will, age 2.
Maternal grandparents are Tim and Marie Curran of Garrett, Ky.
Paternal grandparents are Mike and Susan McCain of Springfield.
Ronnie and Bonnie Smith celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Feb. 12.
The couple have three children, Darrell (Kristy) Smith, Brian (Kristy) Smith and Sheila (Scott) Smith; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Clay and Ann Weslen Cheser of Elizabeth-town announce the birth of their daughter on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011 at Baptist Hospital East in Louisville.
Ann Clayton Cheser weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
She was welcomed home by a brother, Matt, age 5 1/2.
Maternal grandparents are Jackie Mattingly and Lennie Mattingly of Springfield.
Paternal grandparents are Larry and Debbie Cheser of Harrodsburg.
Great-grandparents are Wesley and Jean Shewmaker, Mattie Mattingly, Elaine Warner and Bobby and Mary Cheser.
Melinda Kae Redinger and Richard Joseph Elder were wed at 6:30 p.m. on October 1, 2011 at Central Baptist Church in Winchester.
Becky Lay and Brian Settles of Springfield announce the birth of their son on Jan. 21, 2012 at Spring View Hospital in Lebanon.
Aiden Brian Settles weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Bernie and Barbara Lay of Springfield.
Paternal grandparents are Brenda and Chris Settles of Lebanon.
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Why do artists in general, and writers in particular, think the world will bow down and kiss their asses simply because they wrote a book?
Writers want to write. We do it because we love it.
How many people have careers that they truly love? How many people have the opportunity to turn their words into money, their passion in a career?
I love being able to write for a living. But I'm not so shortsighted that I believe writing alone will be enough to guarantee success. I don't consider that writing a "good book" is where my responsibilty ends. That's where it begins.
I don't understand anyone who indulges in creative pursuits and then doesn't expect to have to do anything else in order to support their endeavors. That sense of entitlement is outdated and dangerous.
If you want to become a lawyer, there's a lot you have to do that you won't like. There is also a lot that will be expected of you. The same goes for any profession.
If writing is your profession, how can you honestly expect the rules to change? That simply writing a good book will guarantee all of your ducks will line up?
Once you try to sell something, you become a salesperson. There is NO OTHER WAY TO LOOK AT IT.
You don't want to sell your book? Keep it in a drawer. Print up copies for your family and friends. Bequeth it to your children. I applaud you for your integrity and lack of compromise.
But if you WANT TO GET PAID, that requires you to sell your book. And you don't simply sell it to your agent. You sell it to your publisher, your publisher's sales reps, your publisher's marketing department, your distributors, your regional buyers, and finally, your customers.
If you want to be a writer, LEARN HOW TO SELL.
You don't have to, of course. You can leave that up to other people. You can take a hands-off approach to your career, and hope it all works out. Many have done so.
Many have also failed. Many more have failed than have succeeded.
But some do succeed. I think about these people a lot.
I think about Jack Canfield, handselling the first Chicken Soup book at mall chain stores, popping balloons to get people's attention.
I think about Janet Evanovich, every year loading up her bus and travelling cross country to meet 1000s of fans.
I think about David Morrell, who manages to tour and attend every major writing conference every year and still be co-president of ITW.
I think about Barry Eisler, who considers his publisher a business partner instead of an employer, and gets treated the same way in return.
I think about David Ellis, who has a great publisher (Putnam) but still sent out over 200 ARCs with handwritten letters in order to get more reviews for his last book---a tactic that paid off.
I think about Mitch Albom, and his relentless radio campaign which started an empire.
I think about Tim Dorsey, who just did his 400th event.
I think about James Patterson, Clive Cussler, Nora Roberts, and Tom Clancy, who release several books a year because they know the more you have out there, the more that will sell.
I think about Julia Spencer-Fleming, who hasn't let winning every major award in the mystery field stop her from relentlessly self-promoting. Julia's books are huge critical successes. But she refuses rest on those laurels.
I think about MJ Rose, who has applied her advertising experience to the book world with tremendous results.
And there are dozens more. None of them ever said, "All I need to do is write a good book, and the rest will be taken care of." What they said was, "Write a great book, then do everything within your power to make sure that people read it."
Of course, there are also stories about those who became huge successes without considering the sales aspect of the business. Those who simply write a book and then wind up on the bestseller list without doing anything else.
It happens. They got lucky.
I also hope to get lucky. But I think that getting lucky is damn hard work.
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The best way to prevent the flu is to be vaccinated every year. But what if you end up with the flu? You may need to take prescription antiviral medications if you are at high-risk for complications.
For the upcoming flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends oseltamivir, zanamivir, and peramivir for the treatment of the flu.
About Antivirals
Oseltamivir is approved for the treatment of the flu in people aged 2 weeks and older. This medication can also be taken by pregnant women.
Common side effects include nausea and vomiting. These may happen within the first 2 days of taking oseltamivir. There is also a risk, especially in children, of unusual behavior such as self-injury and confusion. It is important that people who take this medication be closely monitored.
Zanamivir, which comes in a disk inhaler, is approved for people aged 7 years and older who do not have breathing or heart problems. Common side effects include:
- Lightheadedness
- Sinusitis
- Nasal congestion
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Headache
- Acute bronchitis
- Ear, nose, or throat infections
Like oseltamivir, zanamivir may cause unusual behavior, especially in children.
Peramivir is given through and IV and is used in adults aged 18 years and older. Common side effects include:
- Diarrhea
- Skin reactions
- Confusion or delirium
- Self-injury
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Are These Medications Right for You?
Most people who get the flu do not need antivirals. Your doctor may recommend these drugs if you:
- Have severe flu symptoms
- Have the flu and are at high risk for serious complications
People who are at high risk include:
- Children younger than 5 years old, but especially those younger than 2 years old
- Adults aged 65 years and older
- Pregnant women
- People with chronic conditions such as asthma, heart failure, and lung disease or weakened immune systems such as patients with diabetes, and patients with HIV infection or getting chemotherapy
- People aged 19 years and younger who are on long-term aspirin therapy
When Should You Take Them and for How Long?
Antivirals should be taken as early as possible—usually within the first 2 days of your illness. Oseltamivir and zanamivir are taken 2 times per day for 5 days. Peramivir is given as a single dose.
What Are the Benefits of Taking Antivirals Medications?
Antivirals can reduce your symptoms and shorten how long you have the flu. If you are hospitalized due to the flu, antivirals may be able to shorten your hospital stay and reduce your risk of complications. However, the benefits must be compared to the potential complications to make sure the antiviral is not doing more harm than good.
Can Antivirals Be Used to Prevent the Flu?
Antivirals can be used to prevent the flu. But the best strategy is to be vaccinated every year. The CDC recommends that everyone aged 6 months and older get the flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available.
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Awhile ago I shared a tutorial for a book bag I made for a little nugget in my life. I blogged about this travel activity bag here. I'm bringing this idea to Good Morning, Texas today....
The great thing about this process is that it doesnt' require any sewing. You can outline the letter if you want with a fun stitch, but you can also outline letters or pictures you press onto bags and shirts with puff paint, or not at all. For this particular bag I pressed on some fun fabric, and then I bought some little lady bug buttons and sewed them onto the fabric to jazz it up. Still, if you don't like to sew, you can also just pin these on from the inside using a safety pin, add a little super glue to the closure and they are stuck for the life of the bag.
I filled it up with some activity Micah can take on the road, including these recycled crayons I blogged about here.
I blogged the tutorial for no sew applique projects here when I made this watermelon onsie
I'll be sharing a few other ideas, including this color your own cape. That post can be found here.
Peanut thought it might fit, I guess I need to point out his name doesn't start with a J, no matter what way you look at it.
And cupcake birthday shirts, which I blogged about here.
Here is a free template for the cupcake shape.
You can use ribbon for the candle (and use the same bond material to attach it), or you can cut out a cute piece of fabric. I have also used fun fabric for the frosting, and this time I covered it with some additional fun ribbon to make it even fluffier.
Cut out any shape out of fabric, grab some double sided steam a seam, and the sky....or rather the wardrobe possibilities is limitless.
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Creating Nurseries Out of Closets
Here's an equation you don't learn in math class: new baby + small apartment = creative thinking. Here are five nurseries that just prove: a) the majority of us own way too many clothes if we have closets this big; and b) babies really don't need that much space.
Here are my favorite storage spaces turned into cute, stylish and completely functional rooms for kids:
- We already featured this nursery from Neila Hutt for its smart choices and simple design.
- Considering the average newborn baby is only 6.8 lbs., this Apartment Therapy reader's 4.5" x 7.5" room is just fine.
- Perk: you only need a tiny bit of wallpaper for such a tiny space, as Hudson's parents know, from over at Baby Mine.
- Granted, this nursery seen on HGTV's Rate My Space was a walk-in closet, but still - I'd certainly live here.
- Jordan Ferney from Oh Happy Day wins the award for not one, but two, kids in one closet.
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Release Date: November 8, 2011
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
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Matches are probably the last thing I'd describe as "adorable." But well, here we are, with the most adorable matches that were ever made. Kokeshi brand matches are matches with a face and with a huge personality. They're available in a variety of colors, each sporting different expressions and even different species.
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Fishing Season In Full SwingFebruary 23rd, 2012 Written By: Dustin King Posted In: Tournament News
Well its finally here! Fishing season has entered wide open mode and I sure hope it does not stop till November at the earliest! I have definitely earned a trophy for all the miles traveled in the last 7 days. It started Thursday when I left on a blazing path towards south Florida to hook up with my buddy Ronnie Seets and his wife to spend a few days chasing them fat girl Florida bass. What was supposed to be a 9-10 hour trip down turned into 14hours, talk about exhausting! Traffic, weather, computer shut downs when I had to get license, ect…were key factors in that. Friday was spent on the Harris Chain of lakes which is an absolutely beautiful fishery! Such an extremely cool place to see and the fishing isn't bad either! Then Saturday and Sunday we headed down to Okeechobee to try our luck out.
Monday morning I woke up and after a great breakfast headed out to take Mary Lynn home to Alabama. This time it only took 9hrs thankfully, that is a lot better! I arrived back at my house around 10pm Monday night and now as I type this I am in Shreveport, Louisiana working with Wired2Fish. I got into town about 5pm yesterday and we headed out at 6am this morning to see all the guy's before their final practice day. "Dock Talk" says this classic may be a pretty tough one. Lot's of different baits were on the decks of boats this morning, everything from frogs to jigs and crankbaits. One quote from Shaw Grigsby was "everything is changing so fast its really hard to tell what's going to be right tomorrow". I can imagine that's a pretty true statement for most of if not all the anglers. The practice day's have been far from ideal, with rain, cold fronts and muddy water. The weather will be changing the majority of the tournament and as I say," bass are either going into a transition, in a transition, or coming out of a transition", and I think that will hold true for this tournament! It will be exciting one for sure!
If you want to keep up with everything this week check out the Wired2Fish Facebook Fan Page. I will be working with these guys all week to bring live updates from the classic. Its going to be super busy and a lot of great info for everyone!
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To clarify, the giveaway is NOT for spring rolls or fish sauce. Read on for more details. Sorry if you are already disappointed!! =P
Lunar New Year/Tet is among us (started yesterday and basically lasts 7 or 13 days, however much you want to party in your neck of the woods ;P), so I thought I'd celebrate the Year of the Dragon by doing a little giveaway and sharing a recipe for vegetarian spring rolls, Vietnamese style.
The idea spawned from these Nasoya egg roll wraps that I was given the opportunity to try. I liked that they contained no MSG. Although I'm not sensitive to that stuff (I pretty much ate it by the barrel-ful as a kid and still came out OK, ha ha), a lot of people are.
6) I got 9 rolls out of my filling, but your mileage (hah!) may vary. Put on a sprayed baking pan. Spray the top of the rolls as well, or brush with olive oil. I forgot to do something with the top, so I had to improvise (see below). Bake for 10-12 minutes.
|Not as pretty as my mom's, but we all start somewhere, right?
I made some fish sauce for dipping, but this is entirely optional and may not be suitable for all palates or the smell of your kitchen.
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/4 c. vinegar
- 1/4 c. boiling water (I used a kettle... the water just needs to be hot enough to melt sugar)
- 1/4 c. fish sauce
- 2 gloves garlic, chopped into small pieces
- lemon juice to taste (ghetto substitution of bottled lime juice was used here, not recommended but better than nothing)
- crushed red chili (didn't have but would be good)
So since my baking failed due to me forgetting to put oil on top, I (or "The Ukrainian") had to pan-fry them until crisp and brown. Still better than using a deep-fryer or oil-filled wok, though I think it'd be an easier option. I'm just too scared to play with hot oil like that.
I was surprised at how authentic these tasted, in spite of the substitutions. Not bad for a n00b attempt. "The Ukrainian" kept burning his tongue because he couldn't wait to eat them. The fish sauce did help cool them a bit...


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The Teatime Series
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I'm not really a bird photographer. At least I don't think of myself that way.
As a professional photojournalist, I've spent decades looking through a lens at the world and its myriad inhabitants, from Latin America, Africa, and Indonesia to my hometown of Seattle.
But it wasn't until after I was badly injured on an overseas assignment that I began to photograph birds. The birds of The Teatime Series provided me with a form of interactive meditation during my recovery.
The home I share with my husband is in an old but eclectic neighborhood—close to parks, art galleries, funky shops, and lively bistros. But in the weeks it took me to heal, I was largely housebound. After years of non-stop participation in my community, and a seemingly unobstructed view of the world, I was suddenly limited to the scene outside my window.
At first, I felt disconnected. I missed my life as an eyewitness to world events, my reason for picking up a camera.
Then, the hummingbirds appeared outside the glass doors to our second-story deck.
Hummingbirds are part of the Trochilidae family and are only found in the Americas. With more than 300 species, they make up the Western Hemisphere's second largest family of birds.
It was easy to see why early Spanish explorers in the Americas called hummingbirds joyas volardores, or flying jewels. With a little research, I was able to identify the flashes of iridescence around the feeder above my deck as Anna's Hummingbirds.
Until the mid-20th century, Anna's bred only in southern California and northern Baja. Their breeding range expanded as people began planting more exotic flowering trees in their yards.
And they're noted for conspicuous behavior. Males of the species frequently sing from exposed perches and put on elaborate aerial displays—diving at other hummingbirds, and even people.
During mating season, males are especially given to showing off for females. After soaring straight up nearly 100 feet, the male turns and dives at a spectacular speed. Some avian researchers report velocities of up to 50 miles per hour at the bottom of the dive. Great air turbulence through the bird's open tail feathers produces a concluding, explosive squeak.
The Anna's at my feeder were no exception, boldly buzzing and diving about me whenever I approached.
I wondered: Could these miracles of motion be persuaded to pause and perch on my hand to feed?
It seemed incredible, but with patience and perseverance the Anna's Hummingbirds came to know me and would light on my hand. It was a gradual process. I wore "quiet" clothing that wouldn't blow about in the wind, and braided my hair for the same reason. Then I stood, tree-like, even swaying a bit, with my hands covering the feeder's four perches. After a few preliminary buzzes, an Anna's hovered above my hands and fed. Then it perched on my finger. I was elated and calm at the same time. For weeks afterward, I rushed onto my deck at dawn and dusk to receive my daily "blessing" from the birds.
On cold mornings, I still can't wait to feel the exchange of our body heat. First the bird's tiny feet grip my finger, feeling light as a human hair. Then it relaxes toward me to drink from the sugar water.
An Anna's heart beats an amazing 1,220 times per minute in flight, but at rest it slows to 250 times per minute. It's humbling when a tiny bird takes rest on my hand, trusting me as a safe place, our two cultures interwoven. In those moments when I feel the beat from within a hummingbird's chest, it's as though I am connected with all that is right in the world.
As my recovery continued, my interest in the feathered life outside our windows grew. I wondered what other birds I could bring to our deck. What seed should I buy? I read about local birds and added feeders to our porch—the kind that would allow smaller birds to feed while keeping starlings and pigeons from becoming pests.
Sunflower chips and mealworms proved to be popular with the ever-expanding flock outside my windows.
Black-capped chickadees flitted in and out, quick to make friends. Flocks of House Finch with rosy faces and long, twittering songs? gathered. Steller's Jays swooped in, inquisitive and scolding.
Goldfinch, the Washington State bird eventually arrived. It took two years for them to find our thistle feeders. Like canaries, they have long been caged and sold as songbirds. Watching the finch flutter about my feeder, I reflected on how, in art and literature, the caged songbird has long stood as symbol of repression and the wild bird a symbol of freedom.
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I began making photographs using the same equipment I'd use for baseball games. And, as with baseball, the wait for that special moment is sometimes very long.
With an eye to the season and an ear to the day's weather forecast, I tucked seeds into decorative cups and pitchers. Using small mirrors and reflective surfaces to throw highlights and cast complementary shadows, I lit the scene. Sometimes I added a strobe to "stop the action" of a bird's wings.
Then, I waited.
The birds that appear in The Teatime Series are considered "common." I find that remarkable. Marvels of design and engineering, these backyard birds gave me an appreciation for a world I'd long taken for granted—the world right outside my windows.
Irish essayist Robert Lynd wrote, "In order to see birds it is necessary to become part of the silence." My injuries forced me to slow down, to become part of a healing quiet. For years, I'd heard bird song in my urban neighborhood but I didn't know who was singing.
Now I do.
Grief, friendship, gratitude, wonder, and other things we animals experience.
All around us are radiant species. What can the first peoples teach us about restoring our relationship with animals?
- More stories from , the Spring 2011 issue of YES! Magazine.