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Ada —
Ada has an illegal alien problem, but it has nothing to do with migration from south of the border. In fact, our issue originates just the other side of America's border to the north and it is within our control to eliminate the problem by resisting the urge to feed these invaders.
Canadian Geese in Wintersmith Park are the culprits and their visas have run out. Instead of flying on their merry way to points south they are hanging around and more than making a nuisance of themselves to homeowners. They represent a genuine health hazard.
The solution? Visitors and even some park homeowners need to stop ignoring the "Do Not Feed the Geese" signs.
Geese are so numerous that residents report them moving in phalanxes numbering 150 or more. Feces dropped by that many birds is enough reason to want them to be on their way. But that's only the outer edge of the problem.
Goose feces can contaminate soil and give people histoplasmosis. If that sounds bad, it is. It's a lung disease. Droppings can carry salmonella, which causes diarrhea, vomiting, fever and chills. Children who touch droppings run the risk of developing giardia, which can cause cramping, diarrhea, fatigue and weight loss.
Don't feel sorry for them. Their distant cousins, ducks, come in and leave. Canadian Geese are the bird version of freeloaders. As long as a free and easy meal is available, they stay put.
Randy McFarlin, Ada parks and public facilities director, said Canadian Geese are a protected species. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation officials have told city officials the goose population needs to be managed by getting them back to their natural migration patterns.
"The best thing we can do is encourage them to move on as quickly as possible," McFarlin said.
That won't happen as long as kind hearted, well intentioned park visitors keep feeding them.
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Jake DeSantis: A Defense of AIG Bonuses
AIG employee DeSantis pens letter to Ed Liddy.
Jake DeSantis, an executive VP in AIG's financial products unit, is getting out. We know this because the NYTimes has his resignation letter, penned to CEO Edward Liddy.
It's a comprehensive rebuke of the AIG-admonishers in Congress and of Liddy himself, who was "not strong enough to withstand the shifting political winds," and committed a "breach of trust" in allegedly asking for the bonus money to be returned only shortly before his Congressional appearance last week, DeSantis says.
Here's excerpt that gives a good insight into how the AIG employees are feeling. Note that DeSantis was not among the group that dealt in the ultimately poisonous credit default swaps:
As most of us have done nothing wrong, guilt is not a motivation to surrender our earnings. We have worked 12 long months under these contracts and now deserve to be paid as promised. None of us should be cheated of our payments any more than a plumber should be cheated after he has fixed the pipes but a careless electrician causes a fire that burns down the house.
A common argument against paying retention bonuses to the AIG employees has been, essentially: Where else can they go? Not only is this the ugliest job market in decades, they're also stained with the AIG name. But not so fast. De Santis says this:
Many of the employees have, in the past six months, turned down job offers from more stable employers, based on A.I.G.'s assurances that the contracts would be honored. They are now angry about having been misled by A.I.G.'s promises and are not inclined to return the money as a favor to you.
Liddy both defended the bonus payments to Congress last week and told legislators he had asked for the bonus money to be returned--for the employees to "do the right thing."
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Around 1250 A.D., historical records show, ice packs began showing up farther south in the North Atlantic. Glaciers also began expanding on Greenland, soon to threaten Norse settlements on the island. From 1275 to 1300 A.D., glaciers began expanding more broadly, according to radiocarbon dating of plants killed by the glacier growth. The period known today as the Little Ice Age was just starting to poke through.
Summers began cooling in Northern Europe after 1300 A.D., negatively impacting growing seasons, as reflected in the Great Famine of 1315 to 1317. Expanding glaciers and ice cover spreading across Greenland began driving the Norse settlers out. The last, surviving, written records of the Norse Greenland settlements, which had persisted for centuries, concern a marriage in 1408 A.D. in the church of Hvalsey, today the best preserved Norse ruin.
Colder winters began regularly freezing rivers and canals in Great Britain, the Netherlands and Northern France, with both the Thames in London and the Seine in Paris frozen solid annually. The first River Thames Frost Fair was held in 1607. In 1607-1608, early European settlers in North America reported ice persisting on Lake Superior until June. In January, 1658, a Swedish army marched across the ice to invade Copenhagen. By the end of the 17th century, famines had spread from northern France, across Norway and Sweden, to Finland and Estonia.
Reflecting its global scope, evidence of the Little Ice Age appears in the Southern Hemisphere as well. Sediment cores from Lake Malawi in southern Africa show colder weather from 1570 to 1820. A 3,000 year temperature reconstruction based on varying rates of stalagmite growth in a cave in South Africa also indicates a colder period from 1500 to 1800. A 1997 study comparing West Antarctic ice cores with the results of the Greenland Ice Sheet Project Two (GISP2) indicate a global Little Ice Age affecting the two ice sheets in tandem.
The Siple Dome, an ice dome roughly 100 km long and 100 km wide, about 100 km east of the Siple Coast of Antartica, also reflects effects of the Little Ice Age synchronously with the GISP2 record, as do sediment cores from the Bransfield Basin of the Antarctic Peninsula. Oxygen/isotope analysis from the Pacific Islands indicates a 1.5 degree Celsius temperature decline between 1270 and 1475 A.D.
The Franz Josef glacier on the west side of the Southern Alps of New Zealand advanced sharply during the period of the Little Ice Age, actually invading a rain forest at its maximum extent in the early 1700s. The Mueller glacier on the east side of New Zealand's Southern Alps expanded to its maximum extent at roughly the same time.
Ice cores from the Andeas mountains in South America show a colder period from 1600 to 1800. Tree ring data from Patagonia in South America show cold periods from 1270 to 1380 and from 1520 to 1670. Spanish explorers noted the expansion of the San Rafael Glacier in Chile from 1675 to 1766, which continued into the 19th century.
The height of the Little Ice Age is generally dated as 1650 to 1850 A.D. The American Revolutionary Army under General George Washington shivered at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-78, and New York harbor was frozen in the winter of 1780. Historic snowstorms struck Lisbon, Portugal in 1665, 1744 and 1886. Glaciers in Glacier National Park in Montana advanced until the late 18th or early 19th centuries. The last River Thames Frost Fair was held in 1814. The Little Ice Age phased out during the middle to late 19th century.
The Little Ice Age, following the historically warm temperatures of the Medieval Warm Period, which lasted from about AD 950 to 1250, has been attributed to natural cycles in solar activity, particularly sunspots. A period of sharply lower sunspot activity known as the Wolf Minimum began in 1280 and persisted for 70 years until 1350. That was followed by a period of even lower sunspot activity that lasted 90 years from 1460 to 1550 known as the Sporer Minimum. During the period 1645 to 1715, the low point of the Little Ice Age, the number of sunspots declined to zero for the entire time. This is known as the Maunder Minimum, named after English astronomer Walter Maunder. That was followed by the Dalton Minimum from 1790 to 1830, another period of well below normal sunspot activity.
The increase in global temperatures since the late 19th century just reflects the end of the Little Ice Age. The global temperature trends since then have followed not rising CO2 trends but the ocean temperature cycles of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) and the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO). Every 20 to 30 years, the much colder water near the bottom of the oceans cycles up to the top, where it has a slight cooling effect on global temperatures until the sun warms that water. That warmed water then contributes to slightly warmer global temperatures, until the next churning cycle.
Those ocean temperature cycles, and the continued recovery from the Little Ice Age, are primarily why global temperatures rose from 1915 until 1945, when CO2 emissions were much lower than in recent years. The change to a cold ocean temperature cycle, primarily the PDO, is the main reason that global temperatures declined from 1945 until the late 1970s, despite the soaring CO2 emissions during that time from the postwar industrialization spreading across the globe.
The 20 to 30 year ocean temperature cycles turned back to warm from the late 1970s until the late 1990s, which is the primary reason that global temperatures warmed during this period. But that warming ended 15 years ago, and global temperatures have stopped increasing since then, if not actually cooled, even though global CO2 emissions have soared over this period. As The Economist magazine reported in March, "The world added roughly 100 billion tonnes of carbon to the atmosphere between 2000 and 2010. That is about a quarter of all the CO2 put there by humanity since 1750." Yet, still no warming during that time. That is because the CO2 greenhouse effect is weak and marginal compared to natural causes of global temperature changes.
At first the current stall out of global warming was due to the ocean cycles turning back to cold. But something much more ominous has developed over this period. Sunspots run in 11 year short term cycles, with longer cyclical trends of 90 and even 200 years. The number of sunspots declined substantially in the last 11 year cycle, after flattening out over the previous 20 years. But in the current cycle, sunspot activity has collapsed. NASA's Science News report for January 8, 2013 states,
"Indeed, the sun could be on the threshold of a mini-Maunder event right now. Ongoing Solar Cycle 24 [the current short term 11 year cycle] is the weakest in more than 50 years. Moreover, there is (controversial) evidence of a long-term weakening trend in the magnetic field strength of sunspots. Matt Penn and William Livingston of the National Solar Observatory predict that by the time Solar Cycle 25 arrives, magnetic fields on the sun will be so weak that few if any sunspots will be formed. Independent lines of research involving helioseismology and surface polar fields tend to support their conclusion."
That is even more significant because NASA's climate science has been controlled for years by global warming hysteric James Hansen, who recently announced his retirement.
But this same concern is increasingly being echoed worldwide. The Voice of Russia reported on April 22, 2013,
"Global warming which has been the subject of so many discussions in recent years, may give way to global cooling. According to scientists from the Pulkovo Observatory in St.Petersburg, solar activity is waning, so the average yearly temperature will begin to decline as well. Scientists from Britain and the US chime in saying that forecasts for global cooling are far from groundless."
That report quoted Yuri Nagovitsyn of the Pulkovo Observatory saying, "Evidently, solar activity is on the decrease. The 11-year cycle doesn't bring about considerable climate change – only 1-2%. The impact of the 200-year cycle is greater – up to 50%. In this respect, we could be in for a cooling period that lasts 200-250 years." In other words, another Little Ice Age.
You need to stop confusing the commenters here with your facts. In spite of all the facts provided by Peter Ferrara, most of the commenters prefer their "Alternate Universe" where trace gases such as CO2 and H2O provide the "Greenhouse Effect" rather than the "Main Bulk of the Atmosphere".
Mike Williams,
You got the science garbled. Yes, the climate has warmed since 1850 but "Climate Scientists" don't have a clue why this happened.
The IPCC says that CO2 caused it but that does not fit the facts:
EPICA "Dome C" researchers such as Jeff Severinghaus admit that temperature drove CO2 over the last 850,000 years.
Science is not a democracy. Counting papers has no meaning. What is important is the logic of the arguement. There is no evidence that the CO2 produced by man has any effect on climate. The climate changes over the past hundred years is consistant with climate changes that have been taking place over the entire Holocene which cannot possible be caused by humans.
Well Done Sir.
I wrote James Hanson in 2006 because I remembered by high school science about the little ice age. I asked if there were any temperature records prior to 1850 and he admitted that the monitoring system did not exist at that time.
From that point, I knew something was up. Recovering from the mini ice age IS NEVER DISCUSSED as a cause of temperature rise.
I wrote a few blog posts ( http://blog.doodooecon.com/2011/12/global-warming-hoax-update-little-ice.html ) and attended a few climate change conferences, but the simplest explanation remains unanswered.
Educating people about the little ice age does make an immediate impact, So thank you for this article.
galloping camel,
The problem is "main bulk of the atmosphere" is relatively stable. Natural processes don't change its composition much very quickly. Human actions do, and that is demonstrably what's happening now.
Please explain how I gabled reaction stoichiometry and the greenhouse effect.
Peter Ferrara you have been misled.
You claim: "Even James Hansen, NASA, Phil Jones, the British Met Office, the Hadley Centre, and the CRU admit no warming for the last 15 years"
This is false. None of those groups have admitted what you claim.
You have been misled by climate skeptics who have fabricated what these bodies have "admitted". Please do your homework and do not spread these fabrications.
Phil Jones, the footballer? There is no scientist named Phil Jones. If there is, he is a nobody. NASA recently issued a press release you must have missed, it claims global warming is responsible for increased drought and flooding.http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2013/may/HQ_13-119_Rainfall_Response.html
You made another mistake, because James Hansen actually claims global warming is caused by humans and that CO2 plays a significant role in the warming. http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2013/04/global_warming_activist_and_fo.html
You are obviously a little confused about what the British MET office said, as they too explicitly claim humans cause global warming. http://www.skepticalscience.com/resolving-met-office-confusion.html
It is funny you add the Hadley Center, as they are just a part of the British MET. Are you trying to pad the list of scientists supposedly against human caused global warming? hehe, caught you!
You have done nothing to convince me, and anyone with a brain, that global warming is fiction.
It magically warms the oceans below 700 meters without significantly warming the upper ocean layer or the atmosphere? Please explain the physical process how THAT works.
"15 years" is a cherry picked fact and is misleading.
I've heard James Hansen speak less than a month ago at LSE in London. And that was not what he said and showed. He said that the entire record clearly showed continuous warming. However, I'll try and look for the data my self. It is a pity that so many citations in the article come with no clear reference at all to the sources.


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Raiders Drain 16 3-pointers in 103-59 Victory
Five players hit for double-figuresDecember 17, 2006 · MT Media Relations
Freshman Jackie Pickel hit four of the team's 16 3-pointers in the game, as Middle Tennessee rolled to a 10-3-59 victory over Louisiana-Monroe on Sunday. (Greg Maupin)
· Cumulative Stats
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Middle Tennessee (8-3, 2-0 Sun Belt) started fast and never looked back in the contest, as point guard Johnna Abney four 3-pointers in the first six minutes of the game and the Blue Raiders raced to a 22-6 advantage with 14:10 remaining in the first half.
The Blue Raiders scorched the nets at 67 percent in the first half and knocked down eight 3-pointers for a 61-21 lead at the break. Amber Holt, Givens and Abney each scored 12 points in the half and Middle Tennessee forced 20 turnovers in the first 20 minutes for the second straight game.
The Blue Raiders stretched the lead to as many as 50 midway through the second half and continued its stellar shooting performance, especially from behind the arc, hitting 16-of-27 trifectas in the contest.
Givens scored 19 with six rebounds and seven assists in 30 minutes of action, while Amber Holt netted 14 points, Abney and Jackie Pickel both added 12, and Brandi Brown had 10. Pickel also hit four 3-pointers in the game and Brown had a pair.
Middle Tennessee's 103 points in the game was the most scored by a Blue Raider team since February 19, 1996, against Morehead State (108 points).
Middle Tennessee returns to the court Tuesday at 7 p.m., hosting Old Dominion.
$1 TICKETS, TEDDY BEAR TOSS SET FOR OLD DOMINION GAME: The Middle Tennessee marketing department is sponsoring "Hoop and Holler for a Dollar" for the Blue Raiders contest against Old Dominion on Tuesday, December 19. All tickets for the contest are $1 and may be purchased by calling the Middle Tennessee ticket office at 615/898-2103 or 1-888-YES-MTSU. Also that evening, fans are encouraged to bring a teddy bear to the game. Make sure and write your name on the tag and at halftime, fans will throw the bears on the court, with the closest one to halfcourt winning a prize. All teddy bears will then be picked up and donated to the "Toys for Tots" Christmas drive.
22 IN A ROW: Middle Tennessee continued its home dominance against Sun Belt opponents with the win over Louisiana-Monroe on Sunday. The Blue Raiders have now won 22 straight games at Murphy Center against SBC competition. The last time Middle Tennessee dropped a conference home game was on February 5, 2004, in double overtime against Western Kentucky. Overall, Middle Tennessee has won 26 of its last 27 home conference games and Rick Insell remained a perfect 11-0 at home during that span.
TOUGH ON HOMETOWN TEAM: Senior Chrissy Givens, who hails from Monroe, La., gave her hometown team a rude welcoming by filling the stat sheet with 19 points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals in just 30 minutes. In fact, Givens has never lost to a team from Louisiana during her four years at Middle Tennessee (10-0).
CENTURY MARK: Middle Tennessee recorded its 25th 100-point game in school history and its first since 1996 in the 103-59 win over Louisiana-Monroe on Sunday. The last time the Blue Raiders topped the 100-point mark was on Feb. 19, 1996, in a 108-75 win over Morehead State. Middle Tennessee is now a perfect 25-0 when scoring 100 or more points in a game.
MOVIN' ON UP: Chrissy Givens moved up in three career statistical categories following the victory over Louisiana-Monroe. With seven assists against ULM, Givens surpassed Lianne Beck for 10th place on the all-time list to run her career total to 339. The senior also moved out of a tie for fifth place on the all-time steals list with two thefts on Sunday. Givens now has 215 career steals and stands just six back of fourth place Sherry Tucker. Givens also moved up on the all-time field goals made list. With six made shots against ULM, Givens passed Sherry Tucker for ninth place and ran her career total to 541 made field goals.
HOT FROM DOWNTOWN: Middle Tennessee enjoyed one of its best long-distance shooting games in recent memory in the win over Louisiana-Monroe. The Blue Raiders scorched the nets with 16 3-pointers, the most in a single game at Middle Tennessee since the 1994-95 squad hit a record 18 in a win over Chattanooga. The Blue Raiders also made 59.3 percent (16-of-27) of its trifectas against the Warhawks to shoot better from behind the arc than overall (.581). Eight different players hit a 3-pointer in the contest, with a team-high four coming from both Johnna Abney and Jackie Pickel.
QUICK HITTERS: Today's game marked the first-ever meeting between Middle Tennessee and Louisiana-Monroe in women's basketball ... Middle Tennessee has now started 2-0 in Sun Belt play three years in a row ... Despite a schedule that has seen the Blue Raiders play three nationally-ranked teams to begin the season, their 8-3 record is the best start to a campaign since the 2003-04 squad went 9-2 after 11 games ... The Blue Raiders improved to 18-3 overall at home under Rick Insell ... Believe it or not, but the 61 first half points by the Blue Raiders did not go down as a school record. That distinction belongs to the 1994-95 team that poured in 68 during the first half against Fairleigh-Dickinson ... Chrissy Givens notched her 60th career double figure scoring game ... Givens equaled her season-high with seven assists for the fourth time this season and second straight outing ... Middle Tennessee is now 8-0 this year when leading at the break ... The Blue Raiders have had at least four players in double figures five times this season ... Senior transfer Whitney Tate scored her first points as a Blue Raider when she nailed a 3-pointer late in the game against ULM ... Starr Orr equaled her career-best with five steals against the Warhawks ... Chelsia Lymon handed out a season-high five assists in Sunday's win over ULM ... Of its 36 field goals, Middle Tennessee had an impressive 26 assists ... Eleven of the 12 Blue Raiders who played made it into the scoring column against ULM.
Middle Tennessee Head Coach Rick Insell
"I'm very proud of our ladies. Louisiana-Monroe is a good basketball team, but our press took it out of them early. They got a little discouraged towards the end which took them out of their offense. When a team gets out of their offense and we get into ours, it's tough on teams. Our ladies came out and played hard and did not get involved with their game. That is what we are all about. We do not care about the score. We do want to be ahead at halftime, but we are most concerned about properly executing our offense and sticking to our defensive game plan."
Senior Guard Chrissy Givens
On Louisiana-Monroe turning the ball over 20 times in the first half
"Defense is one of our main things we focus on. Every night we go out and try to do a little bit better on defense and fix certain things. Our game is finally starting to come together. We are not perfect and we are not where we need to be at the end of the season, but we are starting to read each other, which can make things very dangerous. We look at each other's body language and it is leading to our success."
On the meaning of today's game because she is from Monroe
"It will mean more to me when it is all over. Right now every game is the same to me. It is just another conference game we have under our belt. Every game is one closer to what we are trying to do."
On Middle Tennessee not being a top 25 team at this point in the season
"We don't need other people to tell us about us. We know what we do. We pay attention to Middle Tennessee. Last year we missed our opportunity to get an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. We don't want to have to win the Sun Belt in order to get a bid the NCAA Tournament. We want to look pretty when it is time to go to the [NCAA] tournament."
On Johnna Abney's three point shooting
"That is one of the most energizing things is when she makes the first shot. If she hits her first shot, she is on the rest of the night. For her to hit four 3-pointers in a row, we haven't seen that yet this season. In our first games this season she hasn't even played like to she has today. There is no better time for someone to come around than conference time."
Sophomore Guard Johnna Abney
On her 3-point shooting versus Louisiana-Monroe
"My job every game it to get the ball to my teammates. But if the first shot is there, I'm going to take it. I just have to shoot it when I'm open."
Louisiana-Monroe head coach Mona Martin
On the performance of Middle Tennessee
"I think they shot the ball unbelievably. They're inside-out game is strong. They've got the total package."
On the play of Louisiana-Monroe
"I am very disappointed in how we played. We didn't handle their press at all. We're a pressing team and we should be able to handle it. That part I was very disappointed in. We had a lot of unexcused turnovers. I don't know if we were intimidated or what happened. Truthfully, I'm not sure what happened. I'm not real pleased with that."
Follow the Blue Raiders on Twitter @MTAthletics for continued updates.
More Women's Basketball NewsJul 11, 2014: Shalon Pillow joins Blue Raider coaching staff
Jun 30, 2014: Rowe Named C-USA's Female Athlete of the Year
Jun 30, 2014: Assistant Coach Mariska Harris resigns from post
Jun 27, 2014: Brinkley named recipient of NCAA Career in Sports Scholarship
Jun 17, 2014: Leonard earns Jim Castañeda Postgraduate Scholarship
Jun 12, 2014: Reuter earns MVP honors at Tennessee-Georgia All-Star game


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The Cokesbury store at 14560 Manchester Road is closing operations Jan. 12, after 20 years in service.
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Amy Smith, spokesperson for the national retailer of Christian products said Cokesbury the West St. Louis County closure is part of a plan by United Methodist Publishing House, the parent company of Cokesbury, to close all stores across the country.
"More of our customers are shopping online and in our call center," Smith told Patch.
She said the chain will begin focusing on online sales and services at Cokesbury.com and providing services through its call center. Cokesbury is also adding more than 40 sales representatives to the field and increasing its presence at events.
Overall, 185 full-time employees and just over 100 part-time employees will be affected by the closures across the chain. The West County store closure will impact four employees.
According to Smith, Cokesbury has existed since 1789, and has had some form of a store in place since that time.
"Closing our local stores has been a difficult and disappointing decision. Cokesbury stores have been an important and cherished part of our ministry over many decades, but the simple fact is that fewer and fewer individuals rely on stores to shop for the products they need," the company stated in an email sent out to Cokesbury customers.
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By DON GLYNN
Niagara Gazette
Niagara Gazette — Nick Wallenda, who made headlines around the globe for his high-wire walk across the Horseshoe Falls last June, is returning to the Cataract City this weekend.
Earlier, the Niagara USA Chamber named him as the recipient of its Visionary Award, among several people to be honored Friday night during the agency's annual dinner at the Seneca Niagara Events Center.
Earlier in the day, Wallenda will be a guest on "Viewpoint," a popular talk show on radio station WJJL (1440) hosted by Tom Darro. Wallenda is expected to update listeners on his plan to walk over the Grand Canyon this summer. He also is looking forward to his book set for publication in June.
Known as 'King of the High Wire,' Wallenda, 34, will be entering into Evel Knievel land with his performance 1,500 feet above the Little Colorado River. Wallenda make several references to his Grand Canyon walk while he was in Niagara Falls preparing for the Niagara Gorge crossing. Earlier this week, on NBC's "Today" show, he told co-anchor Matt Lauer that it (Grand Canyon) was just "another one on the bucket list" of places he's wanted to traverse via tightrope.
He wore a safety harness for his walk at Niagara. He doesn't intend to use either a harness or a net when crossing the canyon.
Wallenda said he is dedicating the walk this summer to his great-grandfather, Karl Wallenda, who died after falling from a tightrope in Puerto Rico in 1978.
Knievel once wanted to make a jump across the Grand Canyon but the U.S. Department of Interior denied him airspace. Later, he tried a jump on a rocket-powered cycle across the Snake River Canyon in Idaho in 1974. That effort failed but he suffered only minor injuries, according to the report.
OFF & RUNNNG: New York City Comptroller John C. Liu has a sense of humor, something a lot of our own politicians seem to lack these days. Launching is mayoral campaign in the Big Apple, Liu was asked at a school in Harlem whether he should be called "comptroller" or "controller." He told the students: "I prefer comptroller. I'd rather comp people than con people."
THE HEAD COUNT: Area athletes and coaches like their counterparts across the U.S., need to be more mindful of the tougher rules that the American Academy of Neurology released Monday concerning the long-term brain damage from concussions. The new guidelines call for athletes to be removed immediately from the action if a concussion is suspected. It's vital that they first be checked out by a medical expert before they're are allowed to play again.
A spokesman for the Academy of Neurology said upwards of 3.8 million sports related brain injuries — most from concussions — occur each year. Sadly many are not reported.
FAMILY FUN: The Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, at Pine Avenue and Portage Road (the former Niagara Falls High School), is planning its fifth annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 30, from noon to 3 p.m. This year it will be held inside the NACC and not on the front lawn. In addition to the egg hunt starting at 1 p.m., other activities will include face painting, craft stations, a basket raffle and prizes for children of all ages
A spokesman said those attending the event should enter at the red door on the Portage Road side. Plenty of free parking is available in the South Junior High School lot, Portage and Walnut Avenue. Last year more than 300 children participated.
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I searched long and hard for a cabin that would be suitable for our family gathering over 4th of July weekend and this cabin was outstanding, homey, comfortable and just perfect. There was plenty of room and beds for everyone and the home is loaded with charm. My 81 year old mother was with us and finding a place with no stairs was a priority. The 3rd bedroom with the 4 beds (1 set of bunk beds and 2 twins) is wonderful for all of the kids. Having rented many cabins before, I found this cabin to be exceptional. Viveca and Gregg go to great lengths to make sure that the cabin is completely stocked with everything....and I do mean EVERYTHING you might need during your stay. They were very easy to work with and the communication was great. I cannot say enough about this fabulous home. My family already wants to book it for Thanksgiving. TIP: Walk to the Shell station just south of the cabin. It's a 2 mile trip with the last mile being all up hill. It's a great workout!
Our family had a wonderful time at this mountain spot. Comfortable, beautiful views, and as convenient as you will get in the mountains. We really appreciated the information compiled by the owner that directed us to nearby Nederland -- a wonderful little town -- and to the nearby state park. The mountain bikes that were available were a nice surprise for the young adults. This was a great location to use as our home base for RMNP and Boulder/Denver activity.
Fourth of July just wouldn't be the same if we didn't spend it at this perfect spot in Black Hawk. We've been there for the past five years during the first week of July and already have it booked for next year. When we walk in the door we smile at each other and say, We're home! We both enjoyed the new hammock this year and the patio by the creek is our favorite spot for drinking coffee in the morning and a cocktail in the evening. We love the privacy of the cabin and the fact that it's so close to Black Hawk and the fun of the casino. If you're lucky enough to visit this little bit of heaven, you'll understand why we can't wait to return!


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In two separate congressional hearings, AT&T's CEO makes the case for the $48.5 billion proposed merger with DirecTV.
In statement to FCC, firm says without deal neither company can compete against rival cable giants.
Giant tech companies are going shopping: AT&T plans to buy DirecTV, Google acquires Word Lens app, and YouTube may purchase Twitch.
Giant tech companies are going shopping: AT&T plans to buy DirecTV, Google acquires Word Lens app, and YouTube may purchase Twitch.
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson says the combined broadband service and media company will come out of the gate with bundled deals for consumers.
Acquisition creates a powerhouse for services in the home, allowing AT&T to pair its own wireless network with DirecTV's satellite TV service.
"The deal is done" and will be announced Sunday, says a report. The purported buy is thought to carry a $50B price tag.
The deal, said to be expected soon, would lead to a substantial expansion of AT&T's TV services.
Tie-up of landline giant and No. 2 satellite provider would challenge Comcast-Time Warner Cable combination amid a changing TV climate.
Weather Channel returns to lineup after agreeing to reduce amount of reality TV programming it offers -- a sticking point for the satellite provider. There's no word, though, on whether DirecTV in turn agrees to pay a higher fee.


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Reasons to vote no on Wall Street reform don't hold up
by Nathan Empsall, Wed Jun 30, 2010 at 02:45:51 PM EDT
Wall Street reform looks to be in as much trouble as the energy bill. Though the bill was passed out of conference, it's actually now losing votes on the Senate floor despite the addition of Maria Cantwell. Robert Byrd's death is one and Repub Scott Brown is two, and four others are threatening to walk.The original vote was 59-39 with Specter and Byrd not voting. Factor them in, and we can only afford to lose two votes after gaining Cantwell's. If Russ Feingold continues to filibuster, then we need all four of the remaining waverers lest the 2007-8 status quo stands and Wall Street brings down the economy again.
Brown is opposing the bill and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and the Maine twins are threatening to oppose it because of a $17.9 billion fee on big banks from the House version. Democrat Evan Bayh has also grown wishy-washy.
This is ridiculous. Big financial firms and banks have caused trillions of dollars worth of damage to this country - $700 in TARP funds, $787 billion in the stimulus, two consecutive quarters of 6% decline in US GDP, 10% unemployment – yet Repubs would risk it happening all over again rather than tax these crooks a paltry $18 billion? Puh-leaze! It's even more hypocritical when one considers the anti-bailout bleating of most of these Repubs. Here's our chance for another Main Street bailout, and yet just as with the stimulus and unemployment extension, they're saying no. Any good will Brown generated by introducing Elena Kagan to the Judiciary Committee yesterday is gone now.
Dodd and Franks have made some small changes to address these petty concerns, but that won't solve all the bill's political woes - and not just because Brown is still playing coy. Democratic Senator Russell Feingold of Wisconsin is also planning to vote against the legislation, as he did before conference. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) also voted against it in May, but her concerns about derivatives seem to have been addressed. Feingold, however, is almost taking the position that unless we end too-big-to-fail (and it is too bad that the bill doesn't), then we should leave the current system in place exactly as it its.
I truly admire Feingold and am happy to fundraise for his re-election campaign, but I think he's making a terrible mistake here. If the bill's strength is already losing it votes, holding out for something better will lose even more. Give Feingold what he wants and not only do the four Republicans firm up their opposition, perhaps we lose not only Bayh but Ben Nelson as well, who voted against an initial procedural motion. That takes us from a possible 61 and passage to a ceiling of 56-57 and failure.
It made sense to filibuster in May when there was still a chance to strengthen the bill, but we're in the end game now. Either we pass this bill or one very close to it, or we don't pass a bill at all. This wasn't the case before conference when the August recess was still far away, but it is the case now. If Feingold and others want to register discontent, they should vote for cloture and against the bill, but a vote against cloture is a vote for Jamie Dimon and a vote for the 2007-8 status quo.
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Journal Sentinel reporter Georgia Pabst tracks the Latino community in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and beyond.
HCCW names Hispanic businesses of the year
At its 23rd annual gala Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino Expo Center, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin will honor outstanding businesses operated by Latinos.
They are:
Flylda Travel and its president Zonia Lopez. Lopez, who has a degree in business administration, founded the small business travel agency 10 years ago. With hundreds of travel websites, Lopez has worked to remain competitive and targeted Latino and other ethnic communities with her services. She also volunteers and supports numerous community organizations. She's also developed Nfoque Latino, a radio show that centers on Latinos and Latino issues in the community. It airs on WJTI 14.60 AM.
Innovative Dynamic Networks Inc. and its president and CEO Angel Ramos-Ortiz. Located in Racine, Ramos-Ortiz founded the company in 1995. It works with small and midsize businesses and nonprofits in Southeastern Wisconsin to grow their technology systems. The company also works with Casa Cesar Chavez as part of its literacy outreach to the Latino community. With Casa Chavez , it helps to integrate new technologies and teach at risk children how to use computers at no cost.
The 2012 Corporation of the Year honor will go the law firm of Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan and its president Geraldo H. Gonzalez.
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They should be going out of their way to applaud Palermo's for putting up with all of the Voces garbage.
I thought for sure it was going to be Taco Bell that won this award. Oh well there is always next year for that little dog.


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Jerry Bowyer, Contributor
I explore the problems leaders face.
Investments get to be bubbles partly because investors widely believe there is no alternative on which to spend their money. Dotcoms were seen as the only real growth play, so shareholders hung in there even after it had become clear that the pricing was uncomfortably high. Housing possessed a supposed unique level of riskless-ness as did the loans used to finance it. Many investors have figured out that U.S. treasuries are deep into bubble territory, but, they ask 'What other haven asset is there?'
It's the same with the college tuition bubble. Look at the comment section of any of the articles I've written about this topic during the past three years and you'll see something like this: "Yes, most diplomas are from second rate schools in second rate disciplines and they are nearly worthless. And tuitions are sky high. But what alternative do we have? How do you get an education without it? More importantly, how do you get a job?"
It's a legitimate question, one that I've been wrestling with for quite some time. You see, I've been writing about the college bubble hypothesis for three years, but I've been living it for ten.
My oldest son, Christopher, was not college material. You probably have the wrong idea: it's not that Chris isn't smart. Chris is brilliant. But brilliance is not enough to make you college material. Something else is needed: at least an average level of compliance. Pliable personalities find it much easier to sit through the lectures, take the exams, write the papers, amass the pre-formulated proportions of certain credit hours in certain prescribed order, and fill out an enormous volume of paperwork for the privilege of entry into all of the above.
Some people find all of that to be easy; in fact, many like being told what to do. It gives them a sense of security. Other people find it all difficult, but do it anyway. The latter often seek release from the sense of institutional claustrophobia by embracing a life style of sexual and chemical anarchy in those enclaves of rebellion known as fraternities.
Chris just couldn't do it. He couldn't contort his mind into the arbitrary exercise known as SAT Prep. It was not that he didn't want to learn. On the contrary, he was a voracious reader. It's not that he didn't want to work. On the contrary, he had not only worked for various family businesses from radio production to economic analysis and publishing since he was about 9 years old, but had also started a few micro-businesses of his own; web sites which he was able to sell at a nice little profit.
I understand Chris; I'm the same way. I barely graduated from high school. I would routinely skip class so I could go to the library and read my way through Mortimer Adler's Great Books collection. College was similar. After an initial two semesters of compliant Dean's list performance. I started blowing off classes which I didn't like, dropping out of them, often after the drop out date. But while all that was going on, I was working my rear end off busing tables in the cafeteria, mopping floors, and scrubbing pots…and sitting in the library reading voraciously. A few professors took the trouble to let me learn my way. Mostly, they didn't get me, and I didn't get them.
Eventually, I gritted my teeth, switched to a business school, Robert Morris, focused like mad, got good grades and graduated two years later with a degree in accounting. I hated every moment of it. My hair went grey. I got a good corporate job with a solid salary. I hated that too.
After some dues paying I got funding to start an economic think tank. It worked: the foundation rapidly grew in influence and 9 years after graduation, I was invited back to Robert Morris not as a student, but as its commencement speaker. My career since then has been anything but normal and my work and learning style has been anything but compliant.
There are a lot of guys like that out there, and young women too. Christopher was one of them, and he was permitted to go his own way. Only two things were required of him: character and productivity. College, not being essential for either of those, was optional. And he agonized over the options. Lots of people told him that he absolutely must go to college. His mother, my ex-wife, was mortified by the idea that he would not go. But then again, Chris noticed that she had dropped out of a prestigious school half way through and nevertheless had a successful career as a professional proofreader/editor who was so much in demand that she was turning clients away.
Chris talked to lots of people about this, but the clincher for him was the advice he got from Ron Morris. Ron is a highly successful serial entrepreneur whose latest venture is an entrepreneurial talk radio network. Having sold his business for a tidy pile of cash, Ron was constantly receiving pitches from entrepreneurs looking for start-up investments. Many of those came from kids who had just graduated from prestigious universities. He told Chris that if he had a choice between betting on a 23-year old who had just graduated from a top school, or betting on a 23-year old who had worked for a small business, all other things being equal, he would choose the latter. Better still if the 23-year old had founded a small business—even if the business failed. Chris had his answer.
Now, this isn't fairy tale stuff. He didn't throw away his SAT prep materials, found Facebook and become a billionaire. He simply did his work for the family business which is largely producing this television program. He also owns and maintains a few websites which generate modest revenue streams (like this), and builds on a sub-contracting basis some sites owned by other people like this. He's a frequent guest on Ron's radio show and an occasional guest on Cornerstone Television Network.
"He simply did his work for the family business which is largely producing this television program"–sounds like he 'succeeded' because he was able to suck off the family teat! For the rest of us who do not have that luxury, we have to study hard despite the drudgery and actually go to and graduate from college with engineering degrees. Speaking of that, I am just glad your family business is something artsy like TV programming and not engineering, which demands many long hours of studying and hard work just be able to do an entry level job. Gawd help us if engineering companies start hiring 'sons-in-law' and other relatives for real engineering work, despite their not having engineering degrees. Sorry if I come across as snarky, but I've been hearing from and reading of experts claiming if you are bright and hard working, you can succeed without going to college (which will just put you into debt anyway), when everything I've seen and experienced is the opposite–the smart hard working successful person too lazy or distracted to get a college degree is rare, while there are millions of smart hard working AND successful people who did the hard work of getting their degree. You 'experts' make it sound like we were fools and morons for working hard and getting college degrees.
PHULEEZE … as a degreed engineer with twenty-nine years of experience, I have worked with other degreed engineers … including some with distinguished college performance … that couldn't design their way out of a wet paper bag in the real world.
OTOH, ever heard of Steve Wozniak? He didn't get his degree until AFTER Apple was a roaring success. Bill Gates was a Haaavad drop-out.
You might find it interesting that your attitude is at least somewhat reflective of a basic problem that is prevalent among many in our society, who have replaced a healthy respect for intellect and wisdom … and productivity and character … with the blind worship of credentials. (In part, this is because it is easier for us to get our minds around a simplistic litmus test than it is to actually evaluate a person's capabilities.)
This, among other things, is why we have an even bigger problem on our hands … the REAL "outsourcing" problem, where millions of Americans have outsourced their personal responsibility and decision-making authority for managing their own lives and securing their own future … to a few well-credentialed, allegedly Best and Brightest in government, academia, and business (including Big Labor) in the belief that these "experts" can solve their individual-specific problems FOR them.
The symptoms of this outsourcing are the biggest problems we face as a nation today … just about every dysfunction we are dealing with on the national level, from excessive government spending, to the dysfunctions in the health care and energy sectors.
OTOH, the younger Mr. Bowyer has kept this authority and responsibility … and is a great example of how those who do so, are better off today than those who "outsource" in this manner. BTW, methinks the TV operation he works for delivers content more substantial than "Jersey Shore" or "Dancing with the Stars", while it might still be "entertaining" to some of us.
Don't get me wrong … I too am proud of my career choice, and the hard work it took (especially compared to those who worked to get degrees in areas like Whatever Studies, who now expect my tax dollars to subsidize/support them as they beat drums and poop on cars) to get that degree and establish myself in the field. But I am also a firm believer in Callahan's Principle of Leadership … "a man's got to know his limitations". I am not so arrogant to say that MY way to success is the ONLY way.
While quite helpful as a process for attaining the tools needed for success, the acquisition of a degree is neither necessary nor sufficient (despite the belief of lazy HR departments) for success.
(My comment was directed at prost, not KJD … in the event that the display I'm seeing persists; looks like a bug from a technical expert …)
Speaking as a non-degreed RF engineer with over 30 year's experience, I can tell you you're not entirely wrong but far from right. I did things the hard way, Army technical school, technician-engineering technician- associate engineer- design engineer- project engineer- chief engineer. As stated below, there are more than a few degreed engineer's from well respected engineering schools I've worked with that can't design their way out of a paper bag as stated below.
Engineering is at its core more of a craft than a profession. It takes first and foremost aptitude, then hard work to become a real engineer. College can provide neither of these. What engineering school provides primarily is an understanding of the underlying mathematics ,which can likewise be garnered through aptitude and hard work but is far better learned in an academic setting. For me, it took a few semesters of trig, calculus and linear algebra at a local junior college to fill the gaps in my knowledge. It didn't take years of class and massive debt, just some night classes paid for out of pocket while maintaining my day job and raising a family.
Most endeavors in life are this way with a few exceptions. I would want my accountant and my physician to have degrees and basic scientific research cannot be done without extensive educational background but I simply do not care whether or not the night manger at Arbys has a BA or the government functionary at the local social security office has a sociology degree or even if my child's teacher has a credential. We'll leave the infernal (and ever more ubiquitous) "studies" degrees out of the conversation.
Jerry, one thing that served me well … an outgrowth of growing up in a blue-collar family, I guess … is that I didn't fall into the trap of looking down my nose at the technicians, assemblers and others who did not share my academic background, but did share in my projects.
I looked at them as valuable associates … teachers … who I counted upon to educate me on the myriad details of developing and producing high-technology products that you DON'T learn about in engineering school … such as ways to make a product easier (or harder) to assemble and test, and what has and hasn't worked when it comes to product reliability.
I understood that wisdom and sound advice can come from almost anyone involved in the process … not just those who are higher than me on the totem pole of expertise, or those whose appearances suggested that I should consider them as my "better".
Unfortunately, there are millions who do not share this attitude, and not only in the workplace … they reflexively pooh-pooh and dismiss anything that comes out of the mouth of someone who doesn't fit their picture of an "educated" person, without even taking the time to seriously consider the value in what they are saying.
And then there's the flip side … while straining at gnats over people like the younger President Bush or Sarah Palin (or straining at dogs over Mitt Romney, for that matter), these same people will swallow camels of failed ideologies, intellectual dishonesty, and even junk science just because it dovetails with their elitist perceptions of themselves, their views that the "non-profit" aren't subject to the forces of greed and self-service, and/or their profit-phobia.
Such camel consumption almost led us into embracing the beliefs of the Climate Change Cult as national policy … and did lead us into embracing the idea that responsibility is a function of age and pocket depth, which has led millions to the "outsourcing" I described earlier that has led many to be worse off.
FWIW, while I left behind my dreams of becoming a rock star, I still pursue music as a communications medium, albeit as a amateur … if you want, take a listen at the links below to a couple of pieces that pertain to this discussion:
My eldest son, 26, followed a similar path. He would hardly classify the work he does in our business a luxury, but a fulfillment of the productivity/character requirement. Also his work is appreciated. He has recently returned to school, he continues to love reading and studying as he always has and is working through all of the tedious aspects of school. Most importantly he is keeping the debt in check. Take it easy there prost, the point is that there are many roads to a successful career.


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The ABC's of Reject Animals
What about the rest of them?
By Ashlee Talley
This book examines the ABCs of the forgotten animals. Don't expect cats and dogs here.
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Publish Date May 04, 2008
Dimensions Standard Landscape 32 pgs
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richardsonii says
your beaver is not a picture of a beaver at all, there is no big flat tail, i think you have a picture of a capybara or something
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Tyler Brown threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third to help Spring Valley defeat Princeton 35-13 Friday night at the Wolves Den.
Princeton drew first blood, putting together a game-opening 68-yard drive. Tahj Sho-Johnson bolted up the middle for 29 yards and Jay Palmer closed the drive with a 5-yard touchdown run.
Spring Valley answered quickly. West Virginia University recruit Elijah Wellman began a 62-yard drive with a 22-yard run and wingback Ryan George found paydirt from a yard out with 5 minutes left in the first quarter.
The Tigers blocked the extra point attempt and Princeton held a 7-6 lead at the end of one period.
Wellman's 1-yard run capped a 64 yard second quarter drive and gave Spring Valley a lead it would not relinquish. After Wellman's two-point PAT Run the Timberwolves led 14-17 at the 11:16 mark of the half.
The backbreaker was a 23-yard Brown to Wellman touchdown pass that converted a fourth down and 16 situation for Spring Valley with 4:30 remaining in the left.
Princeton responded, though, driving from their own 25 to the Spring Valley 2 before an interception killed the drive.
In the third quarter Spring Valley dominated time of possession. The T-Wolves opened with a 15-play, 90-yard drive that ended with Brown's 17-yard scoring pass to Tyler Robertson.
Midway through the fourth quarter Brown dialed his own number, scoring from 12 yards out at the 5:49 mark.
On the ensuing possession Palmer sprinted through the Spring Valley defense on a 59-yard option keeper to close the scoring.
The Tigers dropped to 1-6 and will travel to Cabell Midland on Friday.
at The Wolves Den
Princeton...............................7 0 0 6 — 13
Spring Valley..........................6 15 7 7 — 35
First Quarter
PR—Jay Palmer 5 run (Smith kick) 6:58
SV—Ryan George 1 run (kick blocked) 5:00
Second Quarter
SV—Elijah Wellman 1 run (Wellman run) 11:16
SV—Wellman 23 pass from Brown(Brody kick) 4:30
Third Quarter
SV—Tyler Robertson 17 pass from Brown (Brody kick) 5:19
Fourth Quarter
SV Brown 12 run (O'Neal kick) 5:49
PR—Palmer 59 run (kick failed) 4:51
Team Stats
First Downs: PR 9, SV 22. Rush yards: PR 167, SV 304. Pass yards: PR 34, SV 72. Comp-Att-Int: PR 4-14-1, SV 4-7-0. Fumbles-Lost: SV 0-0, PR 1-1. Punts-Avg: PR 4-25.0, SV 0-0. Penalty-yards: PR 4-30, SV 10-82.


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Hello, this is my 3rd ime taking a beginning Algegra class. For what ever reason I can't seem to retain the information and quite frankly math makes my head hurt and i want to cry. Could you please explain to me this problem. I think it is a trick question but i think all Algebra is tricky
(x^4-1) / (x-1)
the examples in my books does not give examples that resemble this only examples that look like (x^2 + x-12) / (x^2 - 3x)
the steps given in the examples are hard to relate to the question I need help understanding
Please help. April


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The Debut of the Bravo 78 at the Miami International Boatshow.....
Feb 20, 2008
The Bravo 78 was the talk of the Show. Many came back to see her for the second, third and fourth time.
The moment you step aboard our new Bravo Series 78, you will be greeted by a sumptuous layout from the talented Sylvia Bolton Design Group. Careful material specification and space planning mean the Bravo 78 not only conveys a feeling of enhanced space; there really is more space than other yachts in her class. Sylvia Bolton worked in unison with the naval architect Mike Burvenich, and structural engineers High Modulus to deliver this outstanding effect. Advanced composites were used where the interior design demanded lower profile framing; vaulted are ceilings incorporated between structural overhead members. Just two examples of how close partnership and attention to detail can achieve that little 'extra' felt, but sometimes not immediately visible in superior products.
The accommodation has a contemporary motif featuring a spacious salon with both formal and informal dining areas, either side of the country-style galley. A great pantry, storage and the marble clad serving bar on the starboard side of the salon, round off the interior of the main deck, and leave you will be wondering if this really is just a 78 footer. Below decks are three large staterooms, including a king-size master and two queen guest staterooms, all with large ensuite heads. Crew accommodation aft is fully appointed and self contained.
There are comfortable and, as by now you have come to expect, roomy, lounge areas on the aft deck and flybridge with generous overhangs and bulwarks providing protection from both sun and sea. Ample side decks are guarded by secure bulwarks and sturdy high grade stainless steel rails.
Performance also gains from Cheoy Lee's uncompromising approach. The development of the Bravo 78 included extensive tank testing to develop a sea kindly and efficient hull, noise and vibration analysis, resin-infused construction, and engineering excellence from one of the world's longest serving shipyards. Superior comfort and safety at sea were not achieved by chance.
The prototype Bravo 78', powered by a pair of 1,400HP Caterpillar diesels, returned a cruising speed of 23 knots, and a projected range of 700 nautical miles at 21 knots.
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By Bruce Campbell, Staff Writer
Enid News and Eagle
Bob Stoops was a little humble after passing the legendary Bud Wilkin-son as the second-winningest coach in Oklahoma history with a 42-34 win over Baylor Saturday.
Stoops, in his 14th season, has a 146-36 record, compared to Bud's 145-29-4 over 17 years. He noted how incredible Wilkinson was with three national championships and winning streaks of 31 and 47 games and 14 conference championships over 17 seasons.
"I don't think that will be touched again,'' Stoops said.
Stoops is 11 wins away from Barry Switzer's 157 victories, which he should pass next season, but don't tell him that.
"I don't look at the numbers,'' Stoops said. "It's not me. I'm a long ways from sitting in the rocking chair and reflecting on it.
"It's worth saying again that I'm extremely fortunate to work at such a great place with great people. We have an amazing president in David Boren and a great athletic director in Joe Castiglione and I've been lucky to have great assistant coaches who work hard.''
Stoops noted OU has kept pace in upgrading facilities.
And has he's said in the past, he's had great players — two Heisman winners in Sam Bradford and Jason White and two runners-up in Josh Heupel and Adrian Peterson to name a few.
Stoops' strength has been his consistency. The Sooners have won at least seven games in all of his 14 seasons (including 2012), and he hasn't seem to lose his zest for coaching.
Wilkinson, in his 14th season, had his lone losing season (3-6-1) and was 5-5 the next season when OU lost its first five games, only to win the last five.
Stoops said one of the keys to his success was the attitude of his first team — 7-5 in 1999. The Sooners had had five straight non-winning seasons before that.
"Those guys had a positive attitude,'' Stoops said. "They accepted us instead of fighting us, and we were able to relate to them in a positive way. We started building right there.''
Stoops won a national championship his second season at OU, but hasn't one won since, although the Sooners did lost the BCS championship game in 2003 (to LSU), 2004 (to USC) and 2008 (to Florida).
He has seven conference championships in a league that was deeper than Wilkinson's Big 6, 7 and 8 and Switzer's Big 8.
Stoops still has the blue collar work ethic out of his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio. He has become a little more caustic with the media over the past.
He had no apologies for the Sooners giving up 252 yards rushing against Baylor. OU did limit Bears quarterback Nick Florence to 172 yards passing, more than half under his average of 403 yards per game going into the contest.
A year ago, the Sooners gave up 485 yards passing to Robert Griffin III, in Baylor's first-ever win over the Sooners. Griffin might have just won the Heisman that night.
"To limit their big pass plays, you have to make them hand the ball off and hope you can come up with third-down and fourth-down stops,'' Stoops said. "I felt like we did that. I'm good with it. To handle the pass, you have to suffer a little bit with the run ... the good thing was everything was contested; nothing came easy or cheap.''
Baylor was 11 of 20 on third-down conversions and 2 of 4 on fourth-down conversions.
Landry Jones had 212 of his 277 yards passing by halftime. The Sooners are 21-1 in games where Jones has thrown for 200 or more yards in the first half.
"You have to give Landry credit,'' Stoops said. "He throws such a good football, it cuts through the wind.''
Campbell is a News & Eagle sports writer.


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New York governor sacks emergency chief for using relief workers to clean his house
- By Adam Clark Estes
- The Wire
- November 8, 2012
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Just a week after the one of the most destructive storms to hit the Northeast in years, the New York State Office of Emergency Management finds itself without a director. That's because Governor Andrew Cuomo abruptly fired Steven Kuhr, the guy who used to have the job, who dispatched government clean-up crews to his house on Long Island during the storm. A tree had fallen on Kuhr's driveway. So instead of putting out the fires that were turning an entire neighborhood of Queens into cinder and smoke or pumping water out out of ConEd's facilities so half the city didn't lose power, one lucky group of workers got to do the boss a favor. "When we found out about it, we fired him immediately," said a Cuomo aide.
Few would disagree that Kuhr's decision-making was ill-advised if not completely appalling. But some are already starting to wonder if firing the head of emergency services in the middle of a historically serious emergency like Hurricane Sandy is the wisest idea. Not hours after Cuomo made the decision, peoplewere already starting to lose power again as a Nor'easter slammed into the Eastern Seaboard. Maybe Cuomo should've waited until Friday at least, since that's the standard day for firings and everything?
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---- — MANKATO – A total of 12 regional furloughed Minnesota National Guard civilian military technicians will join most of Minnesota's furloughed National Guard employees in returning to work Tuesday despite the ongoing federal government shutdown.
On Oct. 1, approximately 1,207 military technicians were furloughed in Minnesota due to federal government shutdown rules regarding "non-essential" personnel. On Saturday, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced that the Department of Defense would interpret the Pay Our Military Act to allow most furloughed Department of Defense employees to return to work.
According to the Minnesota National Guard, all except four of the 1,207 Minnesota technicians will return to work. The remaining technicians will have to wait for the end of the federal government shutdown.
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Hayworth Hicks - #75 - G
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WLB Davis' comeback a bright spot for Panthers
The Panthers feel strongly that WLB Thomas Davis deserves to be in the conversation for Comeback Player of the Year.
NFC South Spin cycle: Saints defense still needs to tighten up
It's all smiles in the NFC South after the Saints, Falcons, Panthers and Buccaneers each earned a victory in Week Nine.
Panthers activate WR Gettis; place WR Pilares on I.R.
The Panthers placed WR Kealoha Pilares on injured reserve and activated WR David Gettis from the physically-unable-to-perform list.
Panthers claim LB Williams
The Panthers claimed LB Jason Williams off waivers from the Eagles and waived CB Ron Parker, the team announced Monday.
Panthers top Redskins to end losing skid
Cam Newton completed 13 of 23 passes for 201 yards with a touchdown as the Panthers snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over the Redskins.
Wednesday's 60-second rant: Dealing draft picks at deadline risky
The NFL's extended trade deadline looms, but teams like the Lions and GM Martin Mayhew should be leery of trading away draft picks for players.
Panthers DT Edwards says 'nothing encouraging' about team's play
Panthers DT Dwan Edwards was not interested in searching for silver linings when PFW caught up with him after Carolina's latest loss.
NFC South Spin cycle: Hard to doubt soaring Falcons
Half of the NFC South's teams went home happy with each club playing on the road in Week Eight.
Jennings pick-six, Gould field goal help Bears rally
Tim Jennings returned an interception for a TD and Robbie Gould booted the game-winning field goal as the Bears edged the Panthers.
Friday's 60-second rant: Bucs, NFC South could play spoiler
While slow starts may leave the Bucs, Saints and Panthers out of the playoffs, these squads might determine who makes the postseason.
Beason says he needs season-ending surgery
The Panthers placed MLB Jon Beason on injured reserve Wednesday, per reports, and Beason told News 14 Carolina that he needs surgery on his knee.
Panthers claim LB Hogue
The Panthers claimed LB Doug Hogue off waivers from the Lions, the team announced Tuesday.
Panthers' faith in Rivera on the decline
Following the firing of GM Marty Hurney, will the Panthers rally together in an effort to save head coach Ron Rivera's job?
Panthers place CB Gamble on I.R.
The Panthers placed CB Chris Gamble on injured reserve, head coach Ron Rivera announced Monday.
NFC South Spin cycle: Panthers are in disarray
The Saints beat the Bucs, and the Panthers are still a mess, as most of the NFC South came up short with the Falcons on bye.
The Chiefs have released Hicks and elevated wide receiver Josh Bellamy from the practice squad to the 53-man roster for Sunday's game at Cleveland.||||||| Hicks was claimed off waivers by the Chiefs on Nov. 29 when there were a number of injuries to their offensive line. He was inactive for last Sunday's win over Carolina, which snapped Kansas City's eight-game skid. Hicks has also spent time with the Colts and Jets this season.
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The Islanders' Fisherman jersey is the tin-standard among bad sweater designs. But with some newcomers challenging for the title, it's important to see the lessons behind the chaos.
Former Islanders captain Alexei Yashin sat down with Lighthouse Hockey for an interview covering his new role with the Russian Women's National hockey team, the time he broke a Ranger's nose and...
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Sixteen years ago today: The Islanders win a wild 7-5 game at Nassau Coliseum to force Game 7 of their historic upset of the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins.
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It makes perfect sense. They are big, strong and fast with great hands. They have the versatility to block and, if they decide to run a route, a smaller safety or a slower linebacker likely will cover them.
Why not throw it to the tight end? Everybody else is doing it.
The TE position has become a legitimate weapon on offense this decade that teams are taking advantage of. And this season, four rookies are proving this TE renaissance isn't going anywhere.
Through the first four weeks, nine tight ends were ranked in the league's top 40 for receiving yards. At the end of the 2000 season, three tight ends were in the top 40 in receiving yards.
In 1990, only one tight end ranked in the top 40 for receiving yards.
Tight ends have become more than just blockers and occasional red-zone threats. They are coming into the league dynamic enough to play in the slot and big enough to be a top red-zone threat for their QBs.
Quarterbacks and offensive coordinators have embraced the luxury of having an athletic tight end who has the hands and footwork of a receiver, combined with the body of a blocker. Through the first four weeks, a tight end led, or was tied for the lead, in receiving yards on 11 teams. Another four teams had a tight end who ranked second on the squad in receiving yards.
Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez, the pioneer of today's tight ends, is still a vital weapon for QB Matt Ryan. He is joined this season by four rookie TEs who are being targeted often by their quarterbacks.
Aaron Hernandez, who sometimes lines up in the slot because of his versatility, led the Patriots in receiving yards through three games. Rookie teammate Rob Gronkowski had two TD catches heading into the Week Four Monday-nighter. When Tom Brady looks to a rookie tight end inside the red zone instead of WRs Randy Moss or Wes Welker, you know that player is legit.
The Bengals, with all of their receiving weapons, have effectively used Jermaine Gresham in the red zone. And the surprising Chiefs' leading receiver? TE Tony Moeaki, who leads in targets, receptions, yards and TDs.
Last season, tight ends made their mark on the league, with big seasons from Dallas Clark, Jason Witten, Antonio Gates and Gonzalez. But this new crop of rookies is making the position even better. Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew was the only tight end in the top 15 of rookies in receiving yards in 2009. All four of the aforementioned rookie tight ends were in the top 15 in receiving yards among rookies following Week Four.
It's not rocket science. Very few linebackers and safeties possess the combination of size and speed needed to cover these superathletic tight ends; not to mention it's hard to gauge whether or not the tight end will come off the line to run a route. The NFL has very much turned into a passing league, and the teams with dependable, athletic tight ends are taking advantage. When Brett Favre can't get into a rhythm with his wide receivers, what does he do? Constantly throw to Visanthe Shiancoe. With WR Santonio Holmes out of the lineup, Jets QB Mark Sanchez has found success connecting with TE Dustin Keller.
In addition to being a passing league, the NFL is a copycat league. For those teams that have struggled to muster an offense to start the season, take note — get the ball to your tight end.