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DIY Bedliner kit for wheel wells?
I have a 2012 Silverado and am tired of the rear wheel well's looking like crap...
I've seen at the local auto parts store that they sell a Do-It-Yourself bedliner kit (Can't remember the brand, Want to say it's Rhino-Liner or Line-X or something like that). Has anyone used this as a wheel well liner instead of a bedliner? Think it would work?2012 Silverado 1500
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Why not buy GM wheel house liners, cost around $100, instals in 15 mins, doent leave a mess or require prep or clean up, looks good, cleans with a brush and hose and soapy water, quiets road noise from debris flying into the rear wheel wells, and wont chip/peel like liner.
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I just got the rear wheel well liners installed. Cleaned up the open look real nice.
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I prefer bed liner instead of the factory wheel well liners for a few reasons. The biggest one is that the plastic liners gives another place for water and other debris to sit and rust out the wheel wells.
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I have the plastic wheel liners... they fit tight and close up much of the gaps behind and in front of the wheels. A key benefit is it protects the factory paint in the wheel wells from chipping giving a path for rust to start. As an additional layer of protection... I coated my wheel well with undercoating be I installed them.2009 Chevy Silverado 2500HDLT 6.0L w/ Towing Package, Dick Cepek GM8 Rims, Dick Cepek FC II 33X11.50R17,RKSport Ram-Air Hood(Functional), Lazer Lite Aluminum Tonneau Cover, Road Armor Stealth Bumper, PIAA Lighting, Diablo Trinity Tuner, Diablew Custom Tune, BullyDog Cold Air Intake, American Racing Headers w/highflow cats, Corsa Performance Sport Exhaust, Custom Striping, Black Bowties front and rear, Fuel Grille Inserts, Recon Headlights, Readylift Shocks, Readylift Upper Contol Arms, 2" Blocks in the Rear..
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A friend of mine used spray can liner from autozone and held up really good. Just scrub and degrease the area before applying the liner to obtain the best result.
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Heart Prints
If you're not quite sold on the idea of heart prints, perhaps our exceptional runway and celebrity references will inspire you! At the Anna Sui S/S 12 show, we noted a number of spectacular ensembles featuring today's pattern du jour! Channeling the free-spirited vibe of the early '70s club scene in Paris, Sui fully embraced the youthful nature of heart prints, pairing the Floating Hearts Border Voile Dress ($497, 212.941.8406) with the Floating Hearts Border Voile Romper ($400, 212.941.8406) and Hearts Crew Socks ($15, 212.941.8406). The combination of hearts, bows, and stars adds up to one playful, anything-goes outfit fit for the fun and fabulous fashion girl. Heart prints are enjoying the spotlight off the runway too! During the Sundance Film Festival last week, Emma Roberts selected an ASOS button-up covered with tiny hearts, which she knotted at her waist and paired with Current/Elliott's The High Waist Skinny Jeans ($188) and Vince Camuto ankle boots. The resulting outfit is proof that hearts aren't always sweet, they can also be edgy! Though Roberts' exact shirt is no longer available, you'll be happy to know we've tracked down a slew of equally amazing heart-print products. Whether you prefer to address this trend subtly or just dive right in, you'll surely find something that you heart, er, love!
1. Rebecca Taylor Ikat 40's Dress ($350) in Navy
We absolutely adore this dress by Rebecca Taylor. Not only is its flirtatious silhouette a nod to the '40s look we love so much, but every feminine detail- including the draped sleeves, blurred heart print, and cut-out back-speaks perfectly to our ladylike sensibilities. While it's a fitting choice for a number of events, we'd wear this number with a pair of nude heels to an afternoon lunch with the girls or to date night.
2. Edith A. Miller Striped Heart Tee ($88)
You really can't have a heart-print story without at least one fun, quirky element in the mix, which is why we'd be remiss if we didn't include this Edith A. Miller striped tee. Full of charisma, the shirt expertly blends the preppy spirit of nautical stripes with the kitschy feel of the strategically placed hearts. Pair with a slim midi skirt, and you'll have yourself one seriously smashing outfit.
3. American Eagle Heart Aviator Sunglasses ($16) in Gold
Though we need another pair of sunglasses like we need another crazy deadline, these American Eagle shades were just too good to pass up for today's story! We find the hippie-meets-'70s vibe of these heart-shaped frames pretty irresistible, not to mention, they're perfect for incorporating some playful personality into all of your warm-weather looks. With an affordable price tag to boot, you'd be a fool not to pick up a pair right away!
4. Plush Love Scarf ($86) in Black/White
Considering we have a few more months before temperatures really begin to heat up, we thought this charming scarf would be a lovely way to introduce heart prints into your wardrobe right now. Though the pattern is decidedly girly, the black and white palette keeps the piece from feeling too saccharine, making it a cool option if you tend to err on the edgier side.
5. Hallelu Ruby Red Heart Ring ($10)
For those of you hoping to get in on this trend, albeit in a subtle way, snag this dainty ring from Hallelu. Though petite in size, the Ruby Red Heart Ring packs quite a punch in statement! Excellent on its own or great for stacking, this little bauble has "Be Mine" written all over it.
6. Alphabet Bags Heart Tote ($23) in Red Heart
Accessory-wise, we think this cotton heart-print tote is a very sweet pick. Its simple design is actually quite versatile-perfect for toting your laptop to the office or storing all your beach essentials come summer. However you decide to use it, we have a hunch it will quickly become one of your favorite carriers too!
7. Love Beatrice Sequin Heart Print Tights ($55) in Black/Red
Our next pick, Love Beatrice's Heart Print Tights, might just be our most beloved item in today's story. Sure, we're biased-the designer, Roxanna Beatrice, is a former intern-but you have to admit the red sequin hearts are pretty dang cute. We like the idea of keeping these shimmering thigh-highs in the spotlight by wearing them with a simple LBD. Trust us, he won't be able to keep his eyes off you!
8. Marc by Marc Jacobs Lighthearted Silk Pants ($298)
If you're crazy about heart prints, chances are you'll fall hard for these darling cropped trousers from Marc by Marc Jacobs. The bold red hue is sure to make a statement and the tiny, navy blue heart pattern is fitting for the season's microprint trend. Additionally-and we think you'll appreciate this too-the luxe silk and elasticized waist lend themselves to a truly comfortable fit. We suggest styling them with a neutral button-up blouse and basic pumps for a chic, sophisticated office-to-evening look.
9. Newbark Love Heart Shoes ($425, 212.753.7300) in Stone Linen/Black Leather
One of the things we love about heart prints is how they work on just about everything, fantastic footwear included! Consider Newbark's splurge-worthy slip-ons, for example. Featuring a mix of stone linen and black leather, these comfy flats brilliantly fuse casual luxury with a touch of downtown insouciance. We can definitely imagine Emma Roberts sporting these during her off-duty hours.-Jessica Baker
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Members of the public can file reports online for free for certain types of crime. They include: non-injury private property hit-and-run collisions, thefts, vehicle burglaries, lost property, vandalism, and vehicle tampering.
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ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- Rockford man will spend the next three decades in prison after a multiple drug crimes. Alex Alexander, 30, was arrested back in February, after police found a loaded gun, bags of pot and other drug dealing items in his car. Alexander will not get parole.


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"Here is a twist on the classic hamentashen cookie eaten on the Jewish holiday of Purim. Instead of filling this triangular-shaped cookie with jam or poppy seeds, I used brownie batter. Absolutely delicious!"
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Original recipe yields 32 cookies
- Beat the eggs and sugar until creamy. Stir in the vegetable oil, apple juice, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix the baking powder into the flour and add it to the egg mixture, stirring to form a dough. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the filling: combine the brownie mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil and mix well. (You can also follow the package directions and use the low-fat version, if desired). Refrigerate the brownie batter for 3 hours or overnight.
- Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Mix the egg and tablespoon of water to make an egg wash.
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Roll out half the dough on a long piece of parchment paper into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Use a large round cookie cutter to cut circles in the dough. Remove the scraps of dough from around the circles.
- Using two spoons, place 1 tablespoon of chilled brownie batter in the center of each cookie dough circle. Brush the edges of the cookie circles with egg wash.
- Fold the cookie into a triangular shape, bringing the edges up so they partially overlap the brownie filling. Pinch the corners to seal the dough. Brush the hamentashen with egg wash. Repeat with the remaining circles and the other half of the dough.
- Transfer the parchment paper holding the cookies onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the bottoms of the cookies are light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
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I just made this recipe using my own brownie recipe. It come out outstanding! My neighbors couldn't believe that it was butter/margarine free. Thanks for the great idea and recipe.
I think people were more impressed with the idea than the execution. I wasn't crazy about the dough with the brownie texture. Also, if I made these again, I would use a different dough recipe. The brownie expands during baking and the dough had a lot of trouble staying closed - even with pinching overload. A great idea to spice up regular old Hamentashen!
Susan Schwartzman Lyon
These were very good, just make sure you don't put too much brownie mix in...they explode. The kids liked that though, gave them more brownie.
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Amount Per Serving (16 total)
- Calories
- 521 cal
- 26%
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- 24.3 g
- 37%
- Carbs
- 70 g
- 23%
- Protein
- 7.6 g
- 15%
- Cholesterol
- 71 mg
- 24%
- Sodium
- 221 mg
- 9%
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"Put me in, coach!"
That's what most kids said in response to our survey about coaches. More than 60% of boys and girls said that — more than anything else — coaches should give everyone a chance to play. Giving everyone a chance to play ranked above teaching new skills (27%) and even winning (9%).
Did you think that kids would say "winning is everything"? Think again. Most kids didn't think winning was all that important. Only 7% of girls said coaches should be most concerned with winning, whereas about 18% of boys said so. It sounds like kids think that too much importance is given to winning at all costs. And many adults are starting to think that changes are needed in youth sports. Why? Because as youth sports have become more intense and competitive, it has put a lot of pressure on kids.
Hannah, 11, says she's seen coaches who yell at every little mistake a player makes. "I can tell those players aren't having a good time," she said.
Wanting to be excellent at something is a great goal, but when coaches and parents push too hard, kids can get overly worried or push themselves too hard physically, leading to injuries. Some kids may even go on unhealthy diets to lose weight or gain weight to be better at their sport. With all this pressure in the air, there have been some awful incidents involving parents and coaches who have ended up yelling and fighting with each other. How uncomfortable for the players!
As if that's not enough, here's another reason why some changes may be needed: When sports become really competitive, kids who are just average but like to play might not make the team or might spend all the games on the bench. That's no fun.
Shooting for a Scholarship
You might say, "Well, I expect to get a scholarship in my sport, so I want the team to be really competitive." But the truth is that not many kids actually get sports scholarships to college. It's great if you want to try for one, but no one can count on getting one. And even fewer kids grow up to become professional athletes.
We're not telling you this to bum you out. It is true that some players do get scholarships but most won't. We're just letting you know that winning and scholarships can be the icing on the cake for some lucky athletes, but the joy of playing can be for everyone.
Kids love being on sports teams for many good reasons. You learn to work hard and work together. You go through ups and downs and often form really strong friendships with teammates. You also get a chance to surprise yourself. Playing a sport means you have a lot of chances to get better.
Take it from 10-year-old Brandi, whose coach taught her how to hit a baseball. Before her coach showed her how, "I was swinging at mostly everything and I wasn't holding the bat right," she said.
Coaches Teach Life Lessons
Lots of kids told us how their coaches taught them important skills that made them better athletes. But kids also said that the best coaches do more than improve your swing or sharpen your three-point shot.
Cobi, 10, said the best lesson he learned from a coach was this: "If I lose, it does not mean I am no good or lousy. And I do not need to get mad or upset if I lose."
Eleven-year-old Lizzy said her coach helped her work through jealous feelings she had because a friend was a really fast swimmer. "My coach showed me that I had to work for what I wanted and helped me reach my goal."
Kids also were very clear about what they do not like in a coach: someone who yells and can't control his or her temper.
"Everyone will quit if they're having a miserable time," said Sara, 12.
But it's also bad news if the coach doesn't care at all about winning, said Katy, 11. She had a coach like that once. "Even if we were horrible at the drill, he would still say we were great and he wouldn't even tell us how to improve."
Kids know they need to practice, it's just that they don't want it to stop being fun. Deja, 11, said that it's a two-way street — coaches need to be supportive and team members need to listen to the coach and cooperate.
Hannah said she learned a great lesson from her basketball coach this year. He told the team to "try your best and not care about winning." They started out losing every game, but ended up winning a tournament!
A New Generation of Coaches
With all those great lessons learned, many boys and girls were already thinking about how they would handle their teams if they grow up to be coaches someday.
"I will give them all a second chance," said Jena, 11.
Pauline, 12, said she'd be upbeat and encourage her players to lead a balanced life. "I would not have favorites," she said. "I also would tell them that sports aren't their only matter in life, that they have to focus on family and schoolwork, too."
Kristen, 12, said this: "I would be tough, but know when to stop and let them enjoy their sport."
Cobi sounds like a great coach in the making. If he's a coach someday, he'd let everyone play, even the players who are not the best. Why? "That's how they will become better."
Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD
Date reviewed: November 2010
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Original recipe yields 3 cups
- Beat cream cheese, butter or margarine, orange peel, and orange juice until creamy. Beat in confectioner's sugar until blended and smooth.
- Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons on each cooled cookie. Sprinkle with walnuts.
- Let icing set 1 to 2 hours. Refrigerate in an airtight container with waxed paper between layers up to 1 week.
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The flavor of this icing was quite good - the orange really adds a nice zip. However, it's quite thin. It's not the consistency I was hoping for when I think of cream cheese frosting. I added some more cream cheese, and that helped. Just keep in mind that this is very sugary - not butter or cheese based like many. It would definitely be great for icing cinnamon rolls or drizzing over a bundt cake..but the texture just didn't work well for frosting an entire cake.
This turned out good in the end, but needed a little tweaking. I followed the recipe, but stopped at 2 cups of sugar and 1 tbsp of orange juice. At that point, it was plenty sweet enough and adding the rest of the juice would have made it too runny. It still needed more flavoring though, so I added another 1/2 teaspoon of zest. The yield was substantially shy of 3 cups, and I can't see leaving out the 1/2 cup of sugar affecting that outcome. Good to know if you are expecting or needing the full yield. I would make this again, but may try increasing the cream cheese and using orange juice concentrate instead of juice.
I give 4 starts to this recipe due to don't need the 2 cups & a half of confectioners sugar only 1 cup & a half, and need 1/4 butter, I cover a layer orange cake.
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Amount Per Serving (50 total)
- Calories
- 45 cal
- 2%
- Fat
- 2.2 g
- 3%
- Carbs
- 6.3 g
- 2%
- Protein
- 0.4 g
- < 1%
- Cholesterol
- 3 mg
- 1%
- Sodium
- 8 mg
- < 1%
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Apparently, "The Twilight Zone" was more than just a TV show. It was real.
How do I know? Because we've just gone back in time. You may think it's February 2013, but it's actually February 1958.
Apparently, "The Twilight Zone" was more than just a TV show. It was real.
How do I know? Because we've just gone back in time. You may think it's February 2013, but it's actually February 1958.
Or at least it is at CBS. How else to explain the network's attempt to control what celebrity attendees of Sunday's Grammy Awards will wear?
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Yep, that's right, the good nuns at CBS want the rappers and rockers to straighten up and dress right.
As my colleague Wesley Lowery reported:
According to an emailed "Wardrobe Advisory" sent by the network's Standards and Practices committee -- first obtained and reported by Deadline -- the network wants all breasts and buttocks to be covered.
"Thong-type costumes are problematic," reads the email. "Please avoid exposing bare fleshy under curves of the buttocks and buttock crack. Bare sides or under curvature of the breasts is also problematic."
Problematic? These are rock stars. Problematic to them means they're out of Johnnie Walker and cocaine. Or groupies.
But as they say in the infomercial world: Wait, there's more.
CBS executives, seemingly concerned with the potential of wardrobe malfunctions, also caution against sheer see-through clothing, which could "possibly expose female breast nipples."
In addition to the warnings against cleavage and "puffy bare skin exposure" near the genitals, the email also spells out -- in capital letters -- that obscenity on clothing is unacceptable. Clothing that contains writing in foreign languages will be required to be cleared, the email says.
Which I am totally on board with, because frankly, I've seen enough exposed female breast nipples, thank you very much. One question, though: Do humans have any other nipples besides breast nipples? Or was that just boilerplate legalese? And, as long as I'm nitpicking, to be honest, I'd rather not see any male breast nipples either.
So break out those suits and ties, fellas. Wingtips too, if you can find them. Remember, belts complete the outfit. And for heaven's sake, get a haircut, or at least comb that mop.
And ladies, Lands' End and Talbots both feature cute, tasteful and practical skirt and blouse ensembles. It's fun: They call it mix-and-match in the rag trade. Not too short with the skirts, though, and please, let's do up most of the buttons on that Oxford-style blouse. Plus, I think you'll find that saddle shoes never go out of style.
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Don't worry, celebs, it'll be great. You'll see. Once you get the hang of it, it'll be liberating (like a burka, only American-style.)
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- Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
- Release Date: Jul 26, 2013
- Starring: Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Will Yun Lee
- Summary: Summoned to Japan by an old acquaintance, Wolverine becomes embroiled in a conflict that forces him to confront his own demons.
- Director: James Mangold
- Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
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Mixed: 18 out of 43
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A refreshing summer cocktail of action-movie staples, The Wolverine combines the bracingly adult flavor of everyone's favorite mutant antihero — tortured, boozy X-Man Logan, a.k.a. Wolverine — with the fizzy effervescence of several mixers from the cabinet of Japanese genre cinema: noirish yakuza crime drama, samurai derring-do and ninja acrobatics.
The Wolverine shows that, while originality would be nice, a little novelty and enthusiasm in the presentation of the familiar can be quite enough.
The post-conversion 3D is more distracting than anything else, but the rest of this surprisingly fun entertainment is as sharp as the hero's claws.
This pissed-off man of Adamantium claws is stalking new ground (Japan), and his fight with yakuza on top of Tokyo's speeding bullet train is a wowser.
The lack of plot coherence is a lingering irritant in a film that otherwise seems to be trying to improve on its cinematic-series forebears.
Slapped with the generic title The Wolverine, the fifth feature-length appearance of Hugh Jackman's X-Man John Logan is basically "The Bad News Wolverine Goes to Japan" and is not especially world-shaking.
The Wolverine reveals itself to be a film in desperate need of a point, in dire need of consequences and in a wandering search of any semblance of emotional weight.
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Positive: 126 out of 181
Mixed: 23 out of 181
Negative: 32 out of 181
Feb 27, 2014Arguably the best Wolverine movie yet, and let's be honest all the X-Men movies but "First Class" were about him, so that's a pretty big compliment. The action is great and Hugh Jackman is still perfect as Wolverine. The plot here is also very good even if it does include an almost pointless romance as well as a predictable final plot twist. Overall though it's hard to complain about a superhero movie when the action and special effects are this good. I also really enjoyed the new characters.
It's safe to say that if you are an X-Men or Wolverine fan then you should enjoy this movie. Even as someone who hasn't always enjoyed the X-Men movies I really enjoyed this one. So I find this to be one that is easily recommendable. Do yourself a favor on this one and be sure to watch through the credits.… Expand
Jul 28, 2013Just like Tom Cruise in Oblivion, Hugh Jackman in his Wolverine shows off GYM pack body throughout the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aug 12, 2013In a way it's a movie kind of frustrating, because when I watch expected nothing and got kind of frustrated because the film begins in a manner so interesting, humanizing the character to be worthy of becoming a pity that I began to think it would be one of my biggest surprises of the year, I was wrong, by the end of the film convinces and excites us, from there it becomes a disappointment, because the end is stupid and almost takes all the fun out of the rest, but acceptable near the predecessor with another Hugh Jacman time putting on a show.… Expand
Nov 7, 2013As a big fan of the original X-Men Trilogy, I must say "the Wolverine" disappointed me in most of its points. Seeing Wolverine back in action after the events of X3 sure was satisfying, but the overall movie had a lack of character, proper design, solid structure, and most of all a lack of mutants.… Expand
Jul 26, 2013How it costs to write a real story? The japanese side of Wolverine´s past have a unique glamour and a pretty variety of contents to take on, but can Stan Lee agrees that this movie cannot be similar to HQ? It can be a great mistake! For HQ non-readers, it´s a just a movie, with no news, just a oridnary 'love and blood' movie. To Wolverine´s HQ fans it´s a deception! Silver Samurai´s saga cannot be re-writen with this weak history. Next X-Men, take care!… Expand
Jan 5, 2014This was just a bad movie on so many levels, plot, characters, etc. Hugh Jackman was good and the only reason one would even want to torture themselves to see this garbage. I love the X-Men original movies, the comics, and the cartoon, but this movie ruined the franchise. The actors were really bad and such a silly ending, this movie needed better fight scenes, actors, and plot...fire the director!… Expand
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Published: Friday, May 10, 2013 at 3:32 p.m.
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Cardinal Newman's High School's defense-minded Lady Cardinals made the most of their opportunities to disappoint Casa Grande's Lady Gauchos, 6-1, Thursday afternoon.
The score was definitely misleading. After six innings, Cardinal Newman led just 3-1, and the Lady Gauchos were still hopeful, coming off a promosing, but frustrating, sixth inning.
But in the top of the seventh, Kayla Douglas, the Lady Cardinals' best hitter, bombed a three-run homer over the left-field fence to squash the Casa Grande hopes.
The sad part from the Casa Grande point of view was that Douglas should never have come to bat.
With two outs and a runner on, Sarah Knight kept the inning alive by hitting a blooper that dropped between two Casa Grande defenders and the foul line for a single. That allowed Douglas, who had earlier hit three harmless infield rollers, to take out her frustration on a fast ball thrown by Casa Grande pitcher Courtney Ludlow.
Until that pitch, Ludlow had thrown a good game. Cardinal Newman had five hits until picking up four in the fatal seventh. Ludlow walked only one though those six innings and struck out three.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Newman pitcher Lexie Raash was not overpowering, but had the Lady Gauchos hitting mostly into the ground and mostly to shortstop Douglas, who made eight routine, but crucial, plays.
Casa Grande used sacrifice and guile for its only run in the first inning.
Sara Langdon led off for the Lady Gauchos by slapping a single to left. An out later, Heather Zeeb was safe on an infield error. With runners at first and third, Zeeb deliberately allowed herself to be trapped off first base. While she played pickle, Langdon, one of the fastest of the Lady Gauchos, dived home.
That was it for Casa scoring.
Not that the home team didn't have other opportunities.
After going quietly through the second through fifth inning, Casa Grande opened the fifth hopefull when Ludlow slammed a long single to right. A wild pitch advanced her to second, and she reached third on Samantha Stafford's bunt. The threat ended with a pop-up.
The Lady Gauchos made even more noise in the sixth, putting together two hits and a walk. The bloom was taken off that budding rally when Casa had a runner thrown out at third trying to take two bases on a bunt hit.
After Cardinal Newman pretty much put the game out of reach with its seventh-inning rally, Casa Grande made a last desperation attempt to extend the game, putting its first two runners on in the bottom of the inning on back-to-back hits by Ludlow and Carii Reinhard. Again a good start failed to provide a payoff, with Ludlow thrown out at home and the final two Casa batters going down on an infield bouncer and a fly to center.
Casa Grande is now 12-10 overall and 7-6 in North Bay League play with only a game Tuesday at Montgomery left on its regular-season agenda.
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Roundup: Film Photography Day 2014Did you miss this year's Film Photography Day celebration? Here's a recap of all the events that happened in April, in honor of our love for analogue photography. Of course, remember that you can always make any day a Film Photography Day if you wish; just gather your friends and organize a LomoMatrix in your area! For inspiration, check out what Lomography Gallery Stores and Lomography Embassy Stores from all over the world came up with.
LCA Birthday Party in Soho! ended about 1 month agoWe almost can't believe it ourselves but the LC-A is turning 30 years old this month! Join us in the Lomography Gallery Store Soho on Friday 13th June for an afternoon of treats, drinks and snaps. We have a lot on offer so read on…
Bassment New York City and Lomography Presents:, Greg Beato [L.I.E.S, Apron Records] at Cameo Gallery ended 2 months agoWarmer weather is approaching, and it calls for having a good time. Bassment New York City and Lomography team up in presenting Greg Beato (of L.I.E.S. and Apron Records) at the Cameo Gallery this coming Saturday. Join the fun and grab the chance to get some awesome giveaways!
Workshop: Summer Spool ended 2 months agoThere are a lot of types of film out there and it can be a little intimidating. Don't get nervous! We are here to help and this workshop is the perfect way to get all the film knowledge you'll need to get started.
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LomoWochenende 2014 - Registration beginsSpring has arrived, summer is within reach and now it's time. Time for what? LomoWochenende 2014 is approaching and now opens its gates: Please come in and feel at home.
Workshop: Plastic Fantastic ended 4 months agoPlastic lens, plastic body, plastic mechanics. Plastic cameras are more than just plastic parts...they are tiny plastic wonders! How can a plastic camera create great photographs? Learn all about our plastic cameras and how cool they are at this workshop!
Exhibition Opening Reception: Mateo Gonzalez and Jaime Salazar! ended 4 months agoWe have a very special exhibition with work by Mateo González and Jaime Salazar! Join us for some wine and brilliant analogue art.
Workshop: A Lesson the LC-A+ ended 4 months agoPop on over to the Lomography Gallery Store NYC to get a tutorial on all things related to the LC-A+. This camera is great for everyday use and for capturing your most important moments on film.
Workshop: Take Off with the Sprocket Rocket ended 5 months agoGet ready to launch your creativity with the Lomography Sprocket Rocket – The World's first 35mm panoramic camera with exposed sprocket holes! Learn some techniques and get your hands on one to try for yourself.
Fusion of Passions: Work, Play, and Analogue Luvin'There's much goodness and happiness when my objects of desire collide. It's like eating Ben & Jerry's strawberry cheesecake ice cream on a Sunday afternoon.
Moods- A Collective Exhibition ended 4 months agoAs you all know Lomography has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. We would like to share with you some work from the country we call home. Join us for this extraordinary exhibition!
March 2014 Workshop Calendar: Spring Dazed, Lomo Crazed ended 4 months agoBundle up and head out to Lomography Gallery Store Singapore for awesome workshops. Meet some new friends or learn something cool! This March, we have a line up of workshops suitable for different levels of experience.
★ LomoWeekend 2014Rumors were afloat, but is it really happening at last? Brace yourselves for the Lomo Weekend 2014 in Kassel, Germany.
Workshop: Diana Dialogues ended 5 months agoThe Diana F+ is a faithful little medium format camera that can get a lot done. She's great for everyday snap shots and more advanced techniques like pinhole photography. Learn more about what she can do at our workshop!
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A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 66.
Sec. 66. (1) As used in this section:
(a) "Bird" means any fowl grown for human consumption.
(b) "Force-feeding" means to deliver food by placing a tube or other device into the esophagus of a bird and includes any other feeding method designed to cause the ingestion of an amount of food by the bird that exceeds the amount that would be ingested voluntarily by a bird of that species.
(2) A person who engages in the force-feeding of a bird, or who directs an employee to engage in the force-feeding of a bird, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00.
(3) A person who knowingly trades in, or offers to trade in, products derived from force-feeding a bird is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 per day.


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HARPERSFIELD TOWNSHIP — Landon Linehan isn't terribly shy, but he needed some emotional backup to approach the Easter Bunny on Sunday.
With grandma Rita Linehan behind him for support, Landon, 3, of Harpersfield Township gathered his courage and reached out his hand to give the giant rabbit a carrot.
"It was his idea," Rita Linehan said. "He wanted to give the bunny a jelly bean, but then decided that rabbits really don't eat candy," she said with a laugh.
Hundreds of children plucked plastic eggs filled with jelly beans from the snow at the Harpersfield Township Community Center on Sunday at the annual event, which is sponsored by the Harpersfield Township Ruritans.
The event was expanded this year to include a free community lunch, also sponsored by the Ruritan club. Egg hunt director Janie Sibell said she was inspired to add the lunch as a thank you to the community.
"We decided to expand the hunt to make it a community service project," she said. "This is not a fundraiser, just a fun day for residents and their children. We don't want to do only fundraisers. We want to give back to the township residents."
Members of the Ruritans stuffed 1,500 plastic eggs with jelly beans and sponsored 27 prize baskets for the children to win.
Eddie Goof, 9, of Geneva said he got a lot of eggs, which equals a lot of jelly beans.
"The only plan I had was to get as many jelly beans as I could," he said. "I picked up a lot of eggs."
Trina Wolford, 10, of Ashtabula ran at a full sprint to get ahead of the other children at the egg hunt.
"I just wanted to run really fast so I could get a lot of eggs," she said. "It worked."
Dad Jason Metz of Madison said he and his children have been to many community egg hunts, but Harpersfield is their favorite.


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The running deck is 20 inches wide which is good. Any runner whether new or experienced should find this width comfortable at any speed. Beginners will be able to run with confidence knowing there's room for error. The deck is also triple laminated much like commercial treadmills so there's a strong feel.
The treadmill can start at a touch of a button and you can change the settings as you go, many run like this choosing your favorite speed and incline. Should you want some variation there are 8 exercise programs. Each program can be set with it's own difficulty level so new and experienced runners can get their own challenge from them.
Program number 6 is a weight loss program. This adjusts the settings every two minutes based on the difficulty level you've chosen and for a set length of time as chosen by you. This program is designed to give you maximum weight loss results from the effort you put in. Experienced runners may like program number 5 which is an interval speed workout. This adjusts the speed every two minutes to alternate between a maintained burst of speed followed by a jog or slower run.
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Overall the Smooth 7.1 HR Pro has proven a popular treadmill with it's users, many have noted how large it is and this makes using it a stable and successful experience. Some have the whole family using it. We think this is a good solid treadmill, it perhaps lacks some of the fancy features of other treadmills but that means there's less to go wrong. If you want a good solid treadmill for in home exercising then the Smooth 7.1 HR Pro would be a good choice.


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Product DescriptionSuperfly is THE choice for the aficionado seeking the fastest, most advanced, best 29er out there.
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Date Reviewed: May 10, 2014
Strengths: Light and fast
Weaknesses: Wheels shipped with the bike we're defective needed to be replace after 2nd ride, Trek has yet to reply, frame / seat post also have an issue remaining secure dangerous. Again Trek has yet to reply, seems they have numerous defects with Superfly... I in the market for a new bike not a Trek.
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Price Paid: $1200.00
Similar Products Used: Stumpjumper Comp, TallBoy
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2013
Strengths: Light, Fast, Cushioned ride for a 29er hardtail, looks good
Weaknesses: Head tube design. The non integrated head tube design is weak and the lower cups separated on my frame.
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Duration Product Used: jan - october 2013
Price Paid: $2300.00
Purchased At: Breakaway Cycling
Bike Setup: Upgraded all the componets to XTR trail systems -
Date Reviewed: February 18, 2013
Strengths: Light, Fast, carves, compliant (for a carbon HT), climbing, made me forget all about my Fuel 9.9
Weaknesses: not cheap; made me forget about my Fuel 9.9
Bottom Line:
I loved the 2011 Superfly (the one that broke) so much that I never rode my Fuel after the second ride on the SF. Then I rode my Fuel a lot while waiting to get my replacement frame, and after a trip to Sedona in NOV, I almost regretted buying the Superfly. Once I got the replacement frame built back up, I forgot all about my Fuel for a second time. The new frame rides so nice that I NEVER take the Fuel out of the garage, not even for a return trip to Sedona this JAN.
That alone is a reflection of how great this bike is...I CHOSE to take a carbon hardtail to Sedona instead of taking a top of the line carbon FS bike, and this wasn't a trip for easy trails/hill climbing, this was for the technical trails down to Buddha Beach and other fun, rocky, technical sections. I cannot praise the ride of the Superfly enough. It is totally responsive to steering and body english, puts the power down incredibly well, and really does climb and descend faster than my Fuel (so says Strava).
RECOMMENDED for avid riders/xc racers looking for a high performance bike. Must be willing to sacrifice a little comfort to get that extra zip. Perfect match for someone who wants a great cross country bike that can handle a bit of the technical stuff courtesy of the larger wheel diameter.
NOT RECOMMENDED for a recreational rider who wants something comfortable to goof around on. Fuel EX8 is a far better choice for an all purpose bike for the recreational rider.
Sort of about the bike (29 vs 26 debate):
Being a hard tail, the Superfly is clearly not as plush as the Fuel, but it is still a comfortable ride once your ditch the stock seat post/saddle (I went with an EC90/Sella Italia SLR and LOVE IT). The larger diameter wheels help take some of the edge off, and regardless of terrain, I am absolutely comfortable on demanding 25+ mile rides. I debated for a long time before making the jump to a 29er, but after talking a friend into getting one, I had to get one for myself. I immediately noticed that it rolls smoother and is a bit more stable at speed vs my 26er. While it may give up some handling to a 26er hardtail (geometry), I can rail it through tight single track segments FASTER than my Fuel. On all but the toughest technical areas, it really does flow better. While a 26er HT may be more flickable and agile, from past experience, they are no where near as comfortable. If you are a serious rider (see my recommendation above) and can only have one mtn bike (oh the humanity), 29er HT is your best bang for the buck.
Not really about the bike (Trek Red Shield):
One perk to riding Treks is the Red Shield program. Adds a bit up front, but I have yet to pay for repairs on any of my Treks. Fork leaking, take it in for free...brakes acting up, yup, take it in for free. I wrench my own bikes for simple things, but I like the peace of mind that comes from having what amounts to an extended warranty that covers MOST of what can go wrong.
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Duration Product Used: 6
Price Paid: $5000.00
Purchased At: Trek San Diego
Similar Products Used: -Mt. Shasta Pechanga Comp (cro-mo), my first real mtn bike, rigid, then upgraded to an Antigravity susp fork with Power Grip pedals (long ago)
-Giant HT (aluminum), first built up as a light weight geared bike (Mavic 217s, XT cranks, Sid Race fork, XTR v-brakes, etc...), then morphed into a go anywhere/do anything single speed (one of my favorite bikes...Crossmax wheels, Bomber 5" front end, avid bb7 discs)
-2002 Specialized S-works FSR XC- stock
-2008 Trek Fuel EX8- stock
-2009 Trek Fuel EX 9.9- stock, though some parts swapped to new Superfly
Bike Setup: 2013 Superfly Carbon Comp Frame; 2013 Mavic CrossMax SLR wheels/Geax Saguaro 2.2 TNT tires; Race XXXl carbon risers/RXL stem/ESI Chunky grips; EC90 seatpost/Sella Italia SLR saddle;Avid Juicy Ultimate brakes; X-9 shifters/der (upgrading to SRAM XX1 someday); XTR Cranks/pedals
Date Reviewed: January 30, 2013
Strengths: Weight, handling, geometry, stiffness
Weaknesses: Cracked two Superfly frames so far that were claimed to be manufacturing defects. Sure it's great that they warrantied them but I won't have much confidence in the new frame either.
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The bad news, now the 2011 frame has just cracked at the front derailleur mount as mentioned in these other reviews. The Trek rep again said that this was a known issue with this frame and that they would warranty it.
LBS told me that the replacement frame will be here in a week and that it would be the 2013 carbon Superfly Comp frame. I pointed at the 2013 Superfly Pro SL on the website and inquired why I wouldn't be getting the latest and greatest like they sent last time. He chuckled and said those frames will never see the light of day. Too many issues with the frames breaking.
Date Reviewed: November 24, 2012
Strengths: The frame and general handling
Weaknesses: Reliability: The bike is one year old: Rear brakes had to be replaced, front brakes replaced. Three times broken spokes. The shock start to leak. Sand and mud in the bottom bracket.
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Well as you can see, the bike has been braking a lot down. But I had it for 8 months before it started to brake down. So it was running fine, and im using it a lot.
The dealer is fantastic, thank god.
The handling is fantastic, and I love the bike.
Date Reviewed: November 6, 2012
Strengths: Overall a very solid ride. Easily manages advanced terrain and transitions well to road with the lockout.
Weaknesses: Alot of broken parts. I bought the 2013 version when it came out in early August and have rode it through October, so alittle less than three months. During this time I had four rear wheel flats and one front wheel, broken lockout switch, back tire wouldn't stay true and warrantied, and a bunch of minor glitches that have been worked out. So, probably around ten visits to the bike shop (once a week.) This was a huge frustration, but since the back tire warrantied and I got an upgrade instead I have had zero problems. Also for context, I biked around 40 miles of moderate trail riding a week. I'd say a two flats could be on me, but most were pinch flats. The rest of the problems were definitely on the bike mostly the Bontraeger rim and wheels.
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Date Reviewed: June 21, 2012
Strengths: None, weakest bike I have ever owned. Wood sticks in the forest are stronger than this bike according to the Engineer @ TREK BIKES! LMFAO
Weaknesses: Weak frame, horrible warranty.
Bottom Line:
Also I got screwed over because I was told that TREK has great warranties and policies only to be screwed over by them one out more than 2000 dollars and almost without a bike for a race that costs thousands of dollars.
Anyways I will never buy a TREK bike again. They constantly break. And I will never recommend their bikes to anyone in fact I will work at destroying their reputation one customer at a time.
Date Reviewed: May 27, 2012
Strengths: Stiff bottom bracket. Great power transfer. Cabon frame definitely mutes trail chatter.
Weaknesses: Low bottom bracket height causes pedals to hit rocks in the rough sections.
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Date Reviewed: May 17, 2012
Strengths: Light, stiff, good-looking, really fun
Weaknesses: Heavy stock wheels and tires
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Bike Setup: stock except: Stans Crest on XTR hubs, Spec Renegade 1.8" tires, SRAM-on-Pauls thumbies, Rockshox suspension post
Date Reviewed: April 16, 2012
Strengths: The bike is very compliant. It climbs very well, it is stiff. It takes the chatters better than other carbon hardtails I've ridden(Specialized & Fuji). The Fox fork is everything i would expect from Fox, Light and it rides very smooth. I did'nt think i would like the tires, but after I tried them, they hook up well in the turns and i can run them under 27psi with no folding(I'm only 150lbs).
Weaknesses: The brake set is the only thing I really don't like. The Avids squeal and don't feather as well as I would expect. A set of Shimano SLX or XT is all it needs, but a set of Hope Minis would make this bike sweet! All the other components are great for the price.
Bottom Line:
All in all I love this bike. It rides GREAT an I would highly recommend it to any avid rider looking for a great frame. Like I said before, if you don't want to have to upgrade any components, go with the next Superfly better. I would have if I had the money, It's a lot better!
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Wealthy Housing Markets Shrug Off Subprime Woes
Affluent urban real estate markets in cities such as Manhattan, San Francisco, and parts of Los Angeles seem to be evading the housing slowdown so far. "To be living in West L.A., to be able to afford it, you have to have a fairly high wage," says Stephen Cauley, research director at the Ziman Center for Real Estate, UCLA Anderson School of Management. This article appeared on Apr. 29 and was reprinted on MSN Money.com.
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Fast Money
Adam Epstein, UCLA Anderson MBA 2008, appeared on the Fast Money segment "Grade the Trade" in which the show's traders ask questions of guest MBA students from across the country. Each MBA participant had 30 seconds to respond to their trading-related question and each response was graded. Mr. Epstein received an A. This show aired on Apr. 27.
As Growth Slows, Expert Questions Whether Consumers Will Keep Spending
As reported in the first quarter of 2007, a faltering housing market coupled with slower trade figures and lower government spending resulted in the worst economic growth in four years. "Exports have been very strong for the U.S. economy in the previous quarters," says Edward Leamer, director, UCLA Anderson Forecast. "It went down in the most recent quarter, which was very surprising." This article appeared on Apr. 27.
Los Angeles Times
LAUSD Sees a Future in Career Ed
The troubled Los Angeles school system wants to reintegrate vocational education, missing from the curriculum since the late 70's and 80's, so that high school graduates can be both college-prepared and career-ready. "There really are important opportunities here," says William Ouchi, professor of human resources and organizational behavior, UCLA Anderson School of Management, and the author of "Making Schools Work". This article appeared on Apr. 27.
La Opinion
Y 15 Anos Despues (And 15 Years Later)
On the 15th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots, La Opinion investigates the economic impact the riots have had on the city. "We lived through difficult times because unemployment was high and racial tensions between communities in the south were not calm," says Jerry Nickelsburg, an economist with the UCLA Anderson Forecast. "The jury decision simply set off a community that was feeling displaced, discriminated against and economically, it was one of the strongest blows." Two articles appeared on Apr. 26.
The Sacramento Bee
Budget Rides Market Wave
A strong stock market generating capital gains taxes may help California cut away at its budget deficit, but also exposes a tax structure that may rely too much on personal income tax. "When you place the major onus of paying taxes on the richest people in the state, then a significant portion of that is going to come from non-wage income," says UCLA Anderson Forecast economist Ryan Ratcliff. "Those non-wage earnings tend to be more volatile." This article appeared on Apr. 26.
Chinese Daily News (World Journal)
Top business leaders from the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) visited the UCLA Anderson School of Management and were treated to a panel discussion about how China can fund high-tech companies (SMEs). Two stories, one highlighting the visit and one detailing the panel discussion, appeared in this international publication on Apr. 25.
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A story about the ACFIC visit and presenting panelists appeared in this Chinese publication on Apr. 25.
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A story about the ACFIC visit and presenting panelists appeared in this Chinese publication on Apr. 25.
Los Angeles Times
Toyota Ends GM's Reign as Car Sales Leader
Years of missteps by U.S. based automakers have allowed Toyota to grab the lead by producing high-quality cars that consumers like. "I don't see that there's any other company that will be able to exceed Toyota in terms of scale in the near future," says Marvin Lieberman, professor of policy, UCLA Anderson School of Management. This article appeared on Apr. 25.
Rising Foreclosures Have Widespread Fallout
The number of foreclosure filings continued to surge in March, increasing 46% from the same period a year earlier. "We are forecasting another leg down in the housing market," says David Shulman, an economist with the UCLA Anderson Forecast. "This could last into 2009 or 2010." This article appeared on Apr. 23.
Contra Costa Times
Lenders to Offer Subprime Bailout
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pledged at least $20 billion to help homeowners caught in the subprime meltdown, but the bailout is aimed at homeowners who have good credit and not for those in any stage of foreclosure. "It's cruelly cosmetic for California," says Edward Leamer, director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast. This article appeared on Apr. 20.
Daily Bruin
Growing EU Brings International Leaders and Issues to UCLA Anderson
In a symposium hosted by UCLA Anderson School of Management, panelists from Several Central European countries spoke favorably of their countries' integration into the European Union (EU). "For these countries, joining the EU was historically momentous, full of promise, and as we look back, has been generally successful," says Judy Olian, dean of the Anderson School. This article appeared on Apr. 19.
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Where Foreclosures Hit Hardest is Panel Focus
With the rising foreclosures rate, lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are developing new loans to help borrowers at risk of default, but according to Edward Leamer, director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast, the move comes too late. "We should have had some kind of system in place a year or two ago to prevent people from getting in over their heads." This article appeared on Apr. 18.
Sing Tao Newspapers - Los Angeles
Returning from the recent World Trade Organization meeting, U.S.-China trade expert Undersecretary Franklin Lavin shared his views on Beijing's trade policies and the future of U.S.-China trade relations at UCLA Anderson School of Management. An article highlighting Lavin's discussion appeared in this Chinese publication on Apr. 17.
Chinese Daily News (World Journal)
Another article detailing Undersecretary Lavin's recent Anderson School appearance appeared in this international Chinese publication on Apr. 17, accompanied by a photo of the Undersecretary.
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Foreclosure Pace Nears Decade High
Foreclosures and defaults are at their highest points in nearly a decade, and some economists say home values will soon be affected, as prices fall. "It surprises me, the speed at which all of this is evolving," says Edward Leamer, director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast. "The housing sector is in trouble for a considerable period." This article appeared on Apr. 17.
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Undersecretary Lavin's UCLA Anderson School appearance and discussion was highlighted in a segment produced by Los Angeles Chinese television station Channel 18 for their evening news program. Segment aired on Apr. 16.
Invasion of the Helicopter Parents
Business schools across the country are seeing an increase in parental involvement for incoming MBA's in everything from the application process, to academic progress, to job fairs. And that's not necessarily a bad thing says Linda Baldwin, director of admissions at UCLA Anderson School of Management. "The young people are including them in the process and making it a collective, joint type of activity." This article appeared on Apr. 16.
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Builders Cut Prices to Sell New Homes as Market Softens
In today's economy, private sellers of real estate approach sales very differently from large builders who are more willing to cut prices. "An owner is not under any economic pressure to make a sale," says Ryan Ratcliff, economist with the UCLA Anderson Forecast. "A builder has Wall Street breathing down his neck and if he is going to sell he needs to cut prices to do it." This article appeared on Apr. 16.
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If neither the unions nor the supermarket employees want to go through another strike like they endured three years ago, then why are both sides so eager to show they are ready for one? "Both sides are trying to signal to the other that 'We're not going to be patsies this time, just because it was painful last time,' says Daniel J.B. Mitchell, professor, UCLA Anderson School of Management. This article appeared on Apr. 13.
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Amid new signs that the housing slump is worsening, key Democrats are proposing federal aid to assist homeowners at risk of foreclosure, while Boston-based Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America is working to convince big lenders and Wall Street investors to help consumers obtain loans they can afford, and avoid foreclosure. "The real question is how big is the (housing market's) drop going to be," says Edward Leamer, director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast. This article appeared on Apr. 11 and was reprinted in over 25 publications including The Boston-Herald, The Detroit News, The Orange County Register, Forbes, The Houston Chronicle, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The Miami Herald.
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Sallie Mae, one of UCLA's preferred student lenders and America's largest provider of student loans, announced it will adopt a code of conduct for its relations with universities as part of a settlement to a five-month investigation into possible malpractice. "These guidelines are going to make the market fairer and a little more competitive," says Avanidhar Subrahmanyam, professor of finance, UCLA Anderson School of Management. "Lenders will be truly competing for students' business, and there will be fewer deals going on behind students' backs." This article appeared on Apr. 12.
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In a study conducted by the National Coffee Association, 54 percent of American adults drink coffee daily, while another 25 percent drink coffee occasionally. "Coffee consumption has increased because it brings people together socially, and it is thought of as an appropriate alternative to smoking cigarettes," says Harold Kassarjain, professor emeritus of marketing, UCLA Anderson School of Management. This article appeared on Apr. 11.
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Lennar Corp. Dominates Redevelopment in S.F.
Real estate development company Lennar Corp. controls most of the Bay Area's remaining undeveloped land, and expects to reap hundreds of millions of dollars from projected projects. But Eric Sussman, a lecturer at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, cautions that Lennar's desire to make money will conflict at times with the city's social goals. "There's always going to be cost overruns and contingencies, and the developer is going to say, 'it's out of our hands.' This article appeared on Apr. 10.
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Hiring is Up - Offshoring Too
The Bay Area region's technology resurgence has yielded job growth that has outpaced the nation's, and much of the growth has been in high-paying jobs in professional and technical services. "That's largely a Bay Area phenomenon in the tech side of the service sector in Silicon Valley," says Ryan Ratcliff, economist, UCLA Anderson Forecast. This article appeared on Apr. 9.
The New York Times
Housing Slump Pinches States in Pocketbook
As a result of the housing market slowdown, state tax revenues nationwide are growing far more slowly this year. "Real estate is going to be a drag on the rest of the economy," said Ryan Ratcliff, an economist with the UCLA Anderson Forecast, referring to California's situation. This article appeared on Apr. 8.
The Washington Post
Jobless Rate Falls For a Second Month
Housing prices may be down and gas prices may be up, but the U.S. economy is still putting people to work and wages are still rising. According to Edward Leamer, director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast, "the problems in housing will stay in housing" instead of leaking out to damage the larger economy. This article appeared on Apr. 7.
Los Angeles Times
Pink Slips Litter Loan Industry
The tumult in the subprime mortgage sector has hit some of the industry's employees, with more than 3,679 mortgage industry jobs lost in the first quarter of this year, and an estimate of over 70,000 construction jobs that could disappear over the next two years. "Each of these finance jobs is worth at least two construction jobs," says Ryan Ratcliff, economist, UCLA Anderson Forecast. This article appeared on Apr. 6 and was reprinted in The Chicago Tribune.
The Orange County Register
Big Grocery Chains Sign Mutual-Aid Pact
Following a vote by union members to authorize a strike, Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons agreed they will lock out union members if the United Food and Commercial Workers union call a strike. "Management is saying if you're prepared to do it again so are we," says Daniel J.B. Mitchell, professor, UCLA Anderson School of Management. "That doesn't mean they won't settle it without a strike." This article appeared on Apr. 5.
The Associated Press
Supermarket Unions Leave Contract Talks over Strike-Lockout Pact
Union officials representing supermarket workers walked away from contract talks after three major chains said they would lock out employees at their Southern California stores if any of the chains are targeted by a strike. "You have to take all of this with a grain of salt," says Daniel J.B. Mitchell, professor, UCLA Anderson School of Management. "It could lead to a strike, but it doesn't necessarily mean it has to go down that route." This article appeared on Apr. 5 and was reprinted in The Press-Enterprise.
Real Estate Southern California
West L.A. Today, Tomorrow
The perspectives of UCLA Anderson Forecast economist Ryan Ratcliff are detailed in this one-on-one interview about what the future holds for West Los Angeles real estate. "We've seen price growth really slow down but remain slightly positive in this area." This article appeared in the April 2007 magazine issue.
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"Solutions for Our City"
In its first quarterly report of 2007, UCLA Anderson Forecast economists continue to predict that a recession is not imminent. Prominent local leaders also discussed Los Angeles' future and how to improve education, transportation, affordable housing, land use and poverty. Articles about the report and discussion appeared in the following publications: Associated Press, Reuters, Bloomberg, Los Angeles Times, Contra Costa Times, Los Angeles Business Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, USA Today, The Houston Chronicle, Investor's Business Daily, The Denver Post, The Sacramento Bee, The San Jose Mercury News, The Monterey County Herald, Los Angeles Daily News, San Diego Union Tribune, The Orange County Register, The Press-Enterprise, The Long Beach Press-Telegram, The Whittier Daily News, and the Arizona Daily Star and received radio and television coverage on the following stations: CNN-TV Lou Dobbs Tonight, CNBC-TV Closing Bell, KCBS-TV (CBS) L.A., KNBC-TV (NBC) L.A., KTTV-TV (FOX) L.A., KTLA-TV (CW) L.A., KSL-TV (NBC) Salt Lake City, KGO-TV (ABC) S.F., KRON-TV (IND) S.F., KTVU-TV (NBC) S.F., KPIX-TV (CBS) S.F., KRIS-TV (NBC) Corpus Christi, KGET-TV (NBC) Bakersfield, KQED-FM (NPR) S.F., KCRW-FM L.A., KFWB-AM L.A., KNX-AM L.A., WINS-AM N.Y., KROQ-FM L.A., WBZ-AM Boston, RLD-AM Dallas/Fort Worth, KGO-AM S.F., KOVCR-AM Sacramento, KNUS-AM Denver.


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- April 11, 2013
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Those who have dedicated their careers to public service often get little in the way of recognition. That's especially true in the case of risk-takers who go out of their way to bring innovation to the federal sector.
Our sister publication, Nextgov, which focuses on how technology is transforming the federal government, is out to change all that. Nextgov has launched the Bold Awards, aimed at recognizing those who have implemented innovative, and at times provocative, programs, policies or management practices relying on information technology.
The awards seek to highlights stories of accomplishments that resonate not only with federal employees, but the public. The winners will be people who defied the odds, overcame obstacles, pushed new ideas and made a genuine difference.
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A federal program for trapping wolves in northern Minnesota is coming to an end after more than three decades of success.
The Duluth News Tribune reports that the decision to end the program was an economic one, as there is no money available for the program's continuation after the 2011 fiscal year ends this week.
Minnesota's wolf-trapping program has been run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services division for 33 years, curbing populations, but with the specific objective of capturing wolves that attack pets and livestock.
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In May Newshound posted a story about how Mark Zuckerberg, a 27-year-old Facebook CEO, Silicon Valley resident and youngest billionaire in the world, made a vow to only eat meat that he kills himself.
Well it seems like he's making good on his vow. Mashable is reporting that Zuckerberg recently killed a bison. According to the website, Zuckerberg obtained a hunting license and killed the animal for food.
It's unclear whether Zuckerberg killed a free ranging bison or a farm raised one. Also, it doesn't say exactly how he killed the animal.
A recent telephone survey of adults 18 and older, commissioned by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), shows that 74 percent of the people polled approved of hunting.
"The numbers have been consistent over the past two decades," Mark Damian Duda, executive director of Responsive Management, the research firm that conducted the study said in a press release. "Support for hunting is solid."
In addition to finding strong support for hunting, the study found that 94 percent of the people polled approved of Americans' right to hunt as long as "they do so legally and in accordance with hunting laws and regulations." Personal opinions about hunting did not affect this number.
An obscure yet dangerous species of ant, the Raspberry Crazy Ant, is becoming more common in the United States, reports the Daily Mail.
The invasive insects, which are red or brown and roughly the size of a grain of rice, first arrived in the states from Caribbean ships that subsequently docked in Southern ports. The ants quickly spread to a number of states, including Texas and Mississippi. Louisiana is the most recent state to report the ants' presence.
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Mats Broberg killed this huge white moose while hunting in Sweden, according to the Local, a Swedish newspaper.
Mats was hunting with his brother when they spotted the moose. According to the newspaper, the first albino moose was spotted in the country in the 1930s and there are an estimated 100 white moose currently in Sweden (FYI: Swedes call moose elk).
Fire up the grill, throw back some drinks, and pony up your hard-earned cash – It's time for a bear cub throwdown!
OK these bear cubs aren't really destined for a cage match, although that would be pretty cool. Actually, it'd probably just be nauseatingly cute: A couple cubs rolling around, purring like kittens.
Why did I automatically think of them fighting when I saw this adorable picture? I need help. I need to have my meds adjusted.
Over the weekend the Boy Scouts joined the Outdoor Channel Corps and Time Warner Cable for the second year to clean the William H. Pouch Scout Camp in Staten Island, NY. Cleaning the trails and woods at Camp Pouch is just one stop on a tour of conservation efforts led by the Outdoor Channel Corps. Their hope is not only to clean up, but also to preserve the land for generations to come. "It's about keeping the great outdoors great. Where you hunt. Where you fish. Where children are taught to cast their first cast, bait their first hook and bag their first gobbler." The event was part of the Outdoor Channel's effort to recruit one million volunteers by 2015 to help ensure the outdoor lifestyle survives in local communities.
A Willow Creek, California, deer hunter is back home after being lost in the woods for 86 hours.
Evan Cutting became separated from his hunting partner, Dakota Fullerton, early last weekend when Fullerton, upon feeling sick, decided to call it a day and head back to his truck. Cutting, however, chose to stay in the woods and continue hunting—a decision that would ultimately prove very dangerous and costly.
A few hours later, Fullerton received desperate text messages from Cutting. Cutting texted Fullerton that he needed help.
Bass Pro Shops is facing a racial discrimination lawsuit from the Employment Opportunity Commission, a government agency. This from the Wall Street Journal:
"Bass Pro managers repeatedly refused to hire non-white workers as clerks, cashiers or managers, and used discriminatory language to explain their reasoning, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which filed its suit in federal district court in Houston … The EEOC said the lawsuit relies in part on confidential reports that companies are required to file that give the gender and racial makeup of their work forces; the agency said it couldn't release that information.
The agency said the lawsuit also is based on interviews with human-resource workers and store managers who say they were directed by company executives not to hire certain kinds of people."
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Sportsmen who are planning to hunt, hike or fish near Colorado's White River National Forest, particularly around the Holy Cross Wilderness Area, are being asked to lend a hand in the search for a Chicago man who has been missing for nearly a year.
Authorities are asking people to keep an eye out for any clues or evidence of James Nelson, including hiking equipment, his yellow one-man tent, clothing and possibly human remains. Nelson went missing from the rugged Fall Creek hiking trail on October 3, 2010. He was last seen by his fiancée, who dropped him off at the trailhead. He has not been seen since. Search-and-rescue missions have all proved unsuccessful, although rescue dogs did apparently pick up Nelson's scent off a trail near Lake Constantine, and a few hikers claim to have seen Nelson briefly on the day he went missing.
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Wisconsin's Taylor Williams allowed one baserunner, recorded a career-high 11 strikeouts and retired his final 18 batters in a dominant seven-inning performance against Peoria.
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