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Andrew Cuomo staffers implicated in stonewalling New York corruption commission.
And here I thought that it was Andrew Cuomo's *moral* peccadilloes that were going to scupper his future Presidential bid.Read More »
And here I thought that it was Andrew Cuomo's *moral* peccadilloes that were going to scupper his future Presidential bid.Read More »
How many laws have to be passed before you believe they are after your guns? President Obama and the left have an aggressive gun control agenda – and it's hiding plain sight. Yet even in respected circles there are many who believe we only need to enact new legislation further restricting gun and ammunition ownership and our problems with crime and mental health will go | Read More »
A group of New York State lawmakers are upset that Remington Manufacturing is moving two weaponry assembly lines to Huntsville, AL. The Bushmaster and R1 handguns will now be manufactured in Huntsville rather than in Ilion, NY. They are upset at the State of New York for creating a climate that discourages firearms manufacturers from producing there. The political climate regarding 2nd Amendment issues did | Read More »
In 2012 over 130,000 abortions were carried out in the 225 abortion facilities that operate in New York. These facilities are subject to inspection. When the pro-life Chiaroscuro Foundation asked the NY State Health Department for information on those inspections, information which is supposed to be public record, they were stonewalled. The Foundation sued under the state freedom of informations act and the results were | Read More »
Andy & Infanticide – Infants no right to life On Sept. 13 of 1984 of that year, another Governor Cuomo, Andrew's father, Mario, famously laid out his contention that being personally opposed to abortion – the taking of innocent human life – and being a public advocate for its legality and subsequent policy accommodations was a morally sound position for a Catholic in politics. You | Read More »
The Bubba Rule simply states that any time a New York Democrat is being investigated for sexual harassment (which is seemingly quite often), said Democrat will no longer be allowed to work around interns. It is implemented with the belief that the lawmaker is such a perpetual sexual predator, that they can't possibly control themselves around female interns. It has been previously invoked for such | Read More »
The Bubba Rule simply states that any time a New York Democrat is being investigated for sexual harassment (which is seemingly quite often), said Democrat will no longer be allowed to work around interns. It is implemented with the belief that the lawmaker is such a perpetual sexual predator, that they can't possibly control themselves around female interns. It has been previously invoked for such | Read More »
Because to Governor Andrew Cuomo – not to mention Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand – old people are just numbers on a screen. Numbers on a screen that don't reliably vote Democratic, to boot. The background is that New York's Medicare Advantage program is having doctors being removed wholesale from the network: "one health carrier alone, UnitedHealthcare, is terminating contracts with up to 2,100 | Read More »
The last week of the New York State Legislature is a flurry of activity as hundreds of bills are passed each day with marathon days starting at 9 or 10 a.m. until the early hours of the morning. This week was dominated in the headlines by the governor's ten plank "Women's Equality Agenda" a program that featured a radical abortion expansion provision as the tenth | Read More »
There are three races in the Middle Atlantic states in 2014- Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York. In Maryland, a reliably blue state of late in statewide races, incumbent Democrat Martin O'Malley is term limited thus creating an open race. For the Democratic Party, there are several potential candidates but only Lt. Governor Anthony Brown has officially declared and received an almost immediate endorsement from the | Read More »
Governor Andrew Cuomo has been crisscrossing Upstate New York pitching his latest idea for an economic recovery. That plan is Tax-Free NY, which would provide businesses north of Westchester County, with a ten year exemption from property, sales, and business/corporate taxes. Employees of the chosen businesses will be exempted from income tax for five years. The "tax-free zones" will be located on State of New | Read More »
Governor Cuomo did this epically, admitting that the restrictions on magazine possession that he pushed through and signed into law earlier in the year are too flawed to exist, and need to be repealed. "There is no such thing as a seven-bullet magazine. That doesn't exist. So you really have no practical option." – Andrew Cuomo So why the [expletive deleted] did you sign it | Read More »
Alternate title: Son, you're on your own. The New York state budget currently under negotiation may be remembered years from now as the beginning of the end for many small towns, cities and school districts. Gov. Andrew Cuomo had tough words Friday for local officials facing fiscal crises and seeking more help from Albany, telling them they should consolidate services or whole governments and school | Read More »
Via Instapundit, I'm getting the impression that Andrew Cuomo is apparently very good at turning small PR problems into bigger PR problems. Short version: guy in the state government (Mike Fayette) talks to the press (the Adirondack Daily Enterprise) when he apparently wasn't supposed to. Fayette gets in trouble for it. Rather than get fired, he retires. So far, so… whatever, man. Only the Daily | Read More »
Alternative title: Andrew Cuomo decides to forgo 2016 Presidential election: …Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is putting the finishing touches on legislation that would guarantee women in New York the right to late-term abortions when their health is in danger or the fetus is not viable.


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NEW HAVEN, Conn., February 28, 2006 - Springfield College freshman middle blocker Andrew Sipe (New Oxford, Pa.) recorded a match-high eight blocks to go along with 11 kills on 22 swings with no errors for a .500 hitting percentage as the No. 6 Pride defeated the University of New Haven, 3-1, in Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA)-Hay Division play this evening.
The win improves SC to 7-10 overall on the season and 5-2 in EIVA-Hay action, as the Pride hands the Chargers just their third loss of the season. New Haven falls to 10-3 overall and 4-2 in the EIVA-Hay. SC won the opening game by a close 30-26 margin, and after falling to the Chargers in game two, 30-21, the Pride captured games three and four, 30-26 and 30-20, respectively, to snap its two-game losing streak.
Freshman outside hitter Ryan Fredrickson (Manahawkin, N.J.) registered a team-best 21 kills in the win to help place four different SC players with double-digit kills. Sophomore outside hitter Eric Palumob (Rochester, N.Y.) had 17 kills, as sophomore outside hitter Javier Rosario (San Juan, Puerto Rico) and Sipe each chipped in with 11.
Sophomore setter Chris Shekell (Rochester, N.Y.) added a match-high 63 assists, as sophomore libero Brandon Waas (Rochester, N.Y.) compiled a match-best 14 digs in the winning effort.
New Haven's Erwin Villaorduna paced the Chargers with 21 kills and eight digs, as Omar Torres and Drew Kirkeby had 12 and 11 kills, respectively, for the 10-3 Chargers. As a team, New Haven hit .254 for the match as the Pride recorded a .277 team hitting percentage in the four games.
SC will be at home this weekend for two EIVA-Hay matches, as the No. 6 Pride hosts Harvard University on Friday night, March 2, in a 7:00 p.m. start, and East Stroudsburg on Saturday evening, March 3, in an identical 7:00 p.m. beginning.


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- General
The large outdoor pool is surrounded by wooden sun loungers with white mattresses, shaded by parasols, with a poolside bar nearby. The decked terrace jettisons over the sand directly on the beach. A complimentary pool towel service operates. The beach club offers complimentary sun loungers by the pool and on the beach.
Opened in 2006, the spa includes a hydrotherapy pool with different jets for sub aquatic massage, a sauna, hammam, experience showers and a relaxation area (surcharge applies). A studio hosts dance, aerobics and yoga classes. A health club provides fitness equipment. Golf lessons are available, as are a driving range and golf courses.
Free high-speed wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.
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- One meeting room
- Snack bar/deli
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
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- Multilingual staff
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- Number of restaurants - 2
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Guests of the Hotel Guadalmina Spa and Golf Resort enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
Cocoa Restaurant - Refurbished in 2006 this contemporary restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides offering views over the golf course and sea beyond. Beige marble floors, ornamental trees, calico and black-striped chairs and white linen-topped tables. Serves hot and cold breakfast buffet each morning and an à la carte menu at lunch and dinner. Sample dishes include Red Tuna Carpaccio with Rocket, Parmesan, and Grapefruit and Pistachio Vinaigrette, Lamb Stew with Pumpkin Puree, and Sea Bass with Glazed Onions. Guests can also dine on the open air terrace.
Taray Restaurant - Dining room refurbished in April 2006 offering views over the south Guadalmina golf course. Glass doors on three sides are opened in fine weather. Extends to an outdoor terrace. Also serves an extensive buffet lunch on Sundays including fresh fish, seafood, meat, cold dishes, salads and various desserts.
Aqua Bar - Light, contemporary bar serving drinks, cocktails and snacks throughout the day. Sandwiches and salads feature on the menu. Leads to a gallery and exhibition space displaying modern Spanish artworks.
Beach Club - Past the pool, the wood decked beach club is set directly on the beach and serves typically Mediterranean cuisine by the sea. Open for lunch and dinner during the summer.
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The hotel is surrounded by one nine-hole and two 18-hole golf courses owned by the Guadalmina Golf Club. Hotel guests have privileged access and can tee-off at the 11th hole of the Guadalmina South Course, which is accessible directly from the hotel grounds and runs right along the sea shore. There are 20 start times available at both the North Course and the South Course. The North Course is renowned for its difficulty and the South has more water hazards. There is also an 18-hole putting green at the hotel.
Guests can also book start times at most golf courses in the area at discounted rates.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Carte Blanche, MasterCard, Visa
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Pets allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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Two Mount Pleasant businesses and a local Brookshire's were hit by fraudulent check writers passing themselves off as Commerce city workers last week.
The three checks, all made out for a little less than $500, were cashed as City of Commerce checks.
According to Commerce City Manager Marc Clayton, he was notified of the fraud on Monday and reviewed the three fraudulent checks, which he said are easy to spot since the checks are not from the bank the city uses and the address on the checks does not exist.
Clayton said Commerce uses Alliance Bank exclusively and that any checks that have another bank listed are fraudulent.
Clayton also warned that there may be more out there, and for cashiers to use caution when accepting a check from someone they don't know, even if the bank listed is Alliance.
"If there's some doubt, then call the bank to verify the account number," he said, adding that businesses can also contact the city's accounting department.
If a business is presented with a fake check, Clayton is asking them to notify their local police.
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Commerce city manager warns of fraudulent city checks
Two Mount Pleasant businesses and a local Brookshire's were hit by fraudulent check writers passing themselves off as Commerce city workers last week.
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Groups to sponsor 'Movie in the Park'
Commerce residents soon have an opportunity to enjoy a movie under the stars, thanks to an event sponsored by Churchill at Commerce and the Commerce Parks and Recreation Department.
Downtown building to receive face-lift
A downtown Commerce building is getting a face-lift.
Animals seized from Frank Barchard Memorial Shelter
The Texas SPCA and Hunt County Constable Terry Jones removed approximately 200 animals from the Frank Barchard Memorial Shelter in Wolfe City Wednesday morning, alleging poor housing conditions, sick animals and contaminated water.
A&M-Commerce announces guaranteed tuition plan
Texas A&M University-Commerce will roll out a new guaranteed tuition plan called [in]tuition beginning in the fall semester of 2014. [in]tuition guarantees all students a set rate on tuition and mandatory fees for two or four years, depending on their classification.
Organizations come together to beautify Commerce
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Texas A&M University-Commerce and the City of Commerce have partnered to bring a new "Vintage" mural to Commerce, highlighting the city's and iconic brand's longstanding relationship and heritage.
Canadian tour bus accident leaves one dead, 50 injured
A teenage girl died and more than 50 people were injured when a Canadian tour bus skidded off Interstate 87, broke through a median guard rail and rolled on its side down a steep embankment in northeastern New York.
Council approves members, passes glass bottle ordinance
The Commerce Parks and Recreation Board is now fully staffed, following the approval of three members by the Commerce City Council.
State lawmaker intends to re-file 10 Commandments legislation
The Texas Department of Transportation initiated a fierce debate earlier this year after informing a Texas woman that she could no longer display a sign featuring the 10 Commandments.
Michigan ex-prosecutor arrested in murder-for-hire plot
A former Michigan prosecutor was charged Monday with soliciting a hitman to murder the attorney who represented a business partner in a contentious fraud and malpractice lawsuit over the ownership of a golf course.
School tax rate increases
Low property values and a decrease in enrollment caused a slight tax increase for Commerce Independent School District, according to Finance Director John Walker.
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HOUSTON – Our chance for rain and thunderstorms will increase as a front moves through the Houston area late Tuesday, said KHOU 11 News Meteorologist Chita Johnson.
"It was very warm and humid this morning," said Johnson. "Temperatures were not able to cool overnight due to cloudy skies. You'll see a few rain drops throughout the day."
Tuesday we'll top out around 80 degrees under cloudy skies.
The greatest chance for rain and possibly severe weather will occur starting around 8 p.m. The bad weather should move through overnight, leaving us with a cloudy and cool Wednesday morning in the upper-40s. Wednesday afternoon we'll top out in the low- to mid-60s.
We'll see more sun starting Thursday as our temperatures once again creep toward the 70s heading into the weekend.
Monday we'll have another chance for rain at 30 percent.
Download our free HOU Weather app on your iPhone or Android featuring 12-hour forecasts, radars, conditions, coastal weather, satellite imagery and web cams. Also, look for our WeatherCaster iPad app in the App Store.


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Pierre Robin Sequence
What is it?
Pierre Robin sequence is a combination of issues which begin with a small lower jaw (also called micrognathia). The jaw makes the tongue sit in the back of the mouth, which in turn can cause breathing problems and possibly a cleft palate (PDF), Sometimes, Pierre Robin sequence is a symptom of another syndrome, such as Stickler syndrome or velocardiofacial syndrome.
Children with Pierre Robin sequence can have difficulty breathing and eating. In severe cases of Pierre Robin sequence, when a child is crying or straining, he or she may appear to breathe alright because they are straining to keep the airway open. However, when the child relaxes or falls asleep, the airway is obstructed. This can lead to exhaustion and even heart failure if it is not diagnosed and treated promptly.
What is the cause?
Some of the syndromes that cause Pierre Robin sequence are genetic; when Pierre Robin sequence occurs alone (i.e. when it's not part of a syndrome) its cause is unknown.
How is it treated?
Pierre Robin sequence may involve non-surgical care or it could require multiple surgeries, depending on your child's unique condition. The majority of children with Pierre Robin sequence grow out of the condition as their jaws grow and develop. These children must lay tummy-down because the position causes the jaw and tongue to fall forward and open the airway wider.
In serious cases of this condition, one or more surgeries may be necessary. Possible surgeries include:
- Tracheostomy (PDF). If the airway is severely blocked, a baby may need a tracheostomy—a surgical procedure that allows a baby to breathe out of a small opening in the trachea (windpipe).
- Cleft palate (PDF) repair. If a cleft palate occurs as a result of Pierre Robin sequence, it is usually repaired between the ages of 12 and 18 months.
- Gastrostomy tube placement. In severe cases, this tube is surgically inserted into the stomach through the abdomen. The tube allows feedings in instances where a child is not able to get enough nutrition by eating.
- Mandibular (jaw) distraction. This surgery, also called distraction osteogenesis, involves implanting a device into the jaw which gradually repositions the facial bones over time. This surgery is less invasive than regular jaw surgery and may reduce pain and recovery time. Children's ENT team has the world's largest group of patients that have received distraction osteogenesis for jaw conditions.
- Glossopexy. This surgery involves attaching the tongue to the inner lip until the jaw grows enough to allow normal breathing. The tongue-lip adhesion is temporary and usually is reversed in another surgery six to nine months later.
About surgery at Children's for ENT issues related to Pierre Robin sequence
The ENT surgery team at Children's provides next-generation care to neonatal infants, newborns, children, and adolescents from throughout the Upper Midwest. This multidisciplinary team provides some of the most cutting-edge, delicate treatments available, including newborn surgery and minimally invasive surgery. Otolaryngology surgery is performed at Children's - Minneapolis, Children's - St. Paul, and Children's West.
If you are a family member looking for a Children's ENT specialist, visit Find a Doctor.
If you are a health professional looking for a consultation or referral information, please call Children's Physician Referral at 1-866-755-2121 (toll-free).
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MARION — Carmel's boys basketball team just needs the slightest crack to surge into control of a game, which it showed during its run to the Class 4A state championship last season.
Carmel showed it again in a 60-47 victory over Kokomo in a Marion Regional semifinal game Saturday afternoon at Bill Green Arena.
The No. 1-ranked Greyhounds held a 31-29 lead deep in the third quarter when they pounced on a chance to take control. They ended the quarter on a 5-0 run, then opened the fourth quarter with a three-point play to go up 10.
The No. 8 Kats chased the rest of the way, trailing by just five with 1:00 to play, but the Greyhounds put the win away at the free throw line.
"Obviously, it's extremely disappointing because we were good enough to beat them, but a lot of teams are good enough to beat them and then Carmel gets it done. They are a very good team and obviously they played very well [Saturday] because they beat a good team, I felt," Kokomo coach Brian McCauley said.
Carmel had a terrific shooting performance in beating Kokomo in a regional semifinal for the second straight season. The Greyhounds finished 18 of 30 (60 percent) from the field overall, 5 of 10 from 3-point range and 19 of 22 (86.4 percent) from the free-throw line. They hit 16 of 19 charity attempts in the final quarter.
"When you're trying to come from behind on Carmel, it's just tough to do," McCauley said.
Carmel dominated the opening quarter, ripping off a 13-0 run en route to an 18-10 lead at the close of the quarter. The Greyhounds hit 7 of 9 shots from the field — 3 of 3 from 3-land.
Kokomo dominated the second quarter, using a 9-0 run to take its only lead of the game, 21-20 at 2:00. Following a Carmel turnover at 1:34, Kokomo attempted to play for the final shot of the half, but the Kats committed a turnover at :21.7. The Greyhounds' Grant Goodman scored a post bucket at :07 to give Carmel a 22-21 halftime lead.
"I thought we did a good job attacking their zone early and got them out of their zone. Then they went man to man and I thought we rushed some things and we just didn't take care of the ball, maybe got a little anxious," Carmel coach Scott Heady said. "I thought we were lucky to have a one-point lead at half because they were playing well and hitting shots. But I thought in the second half we settled down."
Kokomo's hopes took a big hit in the opening minute of the second half when senior swingman LaBradford Sebree picked up his third and fourth fouls and took a seat on the bench.
"I think the fourth one was a frustration foul, which is easy to do," McCauley said. "I don't know if LaBradford has ever been in foul trouble [like that]. He is a smart player, one of the best players to ever play for Kokomo in my opinion. ... Him picking up that fourth obviously didn't help us, but even in the short minutes he did get, he was very effective."
Carmel owned 26-25 and 28-27 leads before it gained separation late in the third quarter. First, Michael Volovic hit a 3-pointer for a 31-27 lead at 3:52. After Kokomo answered with a bucket, Zach McRoberts hit a jumper for a 33-29 lead and James Crowley followed with a steal and layup and was fouled. Crowley hit the free throw for a 36-29 lead.
After Kokomo missed a shot at the end of the third quarter and another shot to open the final quarter, Crowley scored on a drive to the basket, was fouled and hit the free throw for a 39-29 lead.
The Kats followed with a 7-2 run to draw within 41-36 at 5:15, but the Kats also missed a layup during that run. The Greyhounds followed with a 4-0 run to go up 45-36 at 4:15. The Kats closed to within six on three occasions (45-39, 47-41, 49-43) and then to within five (52-47) with 1:02 left, but the Greyhounds slammed the door shut at the free throw line.
"We hit our free throws down the stretch. It's something we've done all year," Heady said. "You get a lead in the fourth quarter and we feel like we can spread the floor and get to the free throw line and hit free throws."
Crowley scored a game-high 18 points and Michael Volovic followed with 16. Goodman offered a spark off the bench with eight points and seven rebounds. Heady noted Goodman played a bigger role with starter James Volovic slowed by an ankle injury.
Heady pointed to the Greyhounds' defense on Kokomo ringleaders Tayler Persons (13 points) and Sebree (10) as a key to the win. They came in averaging a combined 33 points.
Persons also had five assists and three steals against no turnovers. Also for the Kats, Hakim Burnett added 11 points, Erik Bowen had six points and Kylee Beheler had five rebounds and three steals.
Kokomo finished its season with a 22-3 record which included the North Central Conference title and a third straight sectional title. Seniors Sebree, Beheler, Burnett, Montanez Fowler, Jesse Broomfield and Dylan Orbaugh closed their Red and Blue careers with the loss.
"I'm proud of our guys — they're fighters and they have a lot of will to win. It's a group I'd want to coach forever," McCauley said.
• New Haven beat Fort Wayne Northrop 65-60 in the opening semifinal. Steve McElvene, a 6-foot-11 junior, had 24 points, 16 rebounds and eight blocked shots for New Haven and Notre Dame recruit V.J. Beachem added 19 points and eight boards. Purdue recruit Bryson Scott led Northrop with 27 points and 17 rebounds.
For more on this story and other local news, subscribe to The Kokomo Tribune eEdition, or our print edition.


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The Lady Coyotes softball team collected a pair of W's at Vernon College on Wednesday, showing off hitting in the opening win, 9-0, and defensive prowess in the second game of the non-conference double header to win, 1-0.
WC's Kylee Studioso pitched a 1-hit shutout in the opener, while the Lady Coyotes bats produced nine hits, and as many runs. WC scored three runs in the first inning, and closed out the 5-inning match with a handful of runs in the fifth. Catcher Kortney Koroll put together a 4-hit performance, scoring twice in the match. Shortstop Katy Vandewater was 2-for-2 at the plate, crossing the plate three times. Studioso fanned seven Vernon batters while ceding just a single walk.
WC's Luci Ponce scored on an error in the top of the fourth inning in the second game. The unearned run would be all the Lady Coyotes would require, as Bailee Wortham notched a complete-game shutout, spreading four hits among the Vernon batters, while striking out a handful. The Vernon pitcher was effective, as well, limiting WC batters to three hits.
With a stellar start to their season, the WC women improve to 18-1 (16 consecutive wins) and will host Howard College, the only team to blemish the WC record, on Friday. On Wednesday, Weatherford College will open NTJCAC play with a double header, hosting Cisco Junior College, at 1 p.m.


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---- — MANKATO — Adrian Peterson didn't get to participate in the best contact of training camp, but what he saw was the Minnesota Vikings offense get stuffed repeatedly by the defense.
"I really didn't get involved in the full contact, but it was good watching things develop," Peterson said. "The defense kind of handed it to us today, to be honest."
Tuesday's afternoon practice provided the most intense hitting through the first four days of training. The team worked on short-yardage and goal-line situations, and the thuds you could hear were delivered by the defense.
On the first play, linebacker Larry Dean got a clean shot on Toby Gerhart, knocking the running back backward and setting the tone. The defense stuffed the first five plays before running back Joe Banyard was able to bounce one play outside for a big gain.
In eight plays from the 1 or closer, the defense stuffed six of those.
"Maybe they had some built-up frustration from yesterday," Peterson said. "I saw some good things (from the offense), but we have a lot to work on."
Peterson's goals
While not talking about specifics, Peterson said that he'll always set his goals high. In the past, he's predicted a 2,500-yard rushing season, which would be about 400 yards more than he gained last season, and he wants to break the career rushing record some day.
"I always challenge myself," he said. "And people always shoot me down because they don't want to challenge themselves. That's the way I've been successful."
As for what he works on at practice in order to build on his historic season: I believe it's physically impossible to max out your potential. I'm always trying to work on everything."
Patterson gets help
Rookie wide receiver/return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson seems to be having a pretty good training camp, but he's not doing it all by himself.
"Having a guy like Greg (Jennings) around is a big help," he said. "He's like my mentor. It's a great opportunity for me to have someone like him to learn from."
Patterson said reading defenses is a lot tougher in the NFL than it was in college.
"Defenses here disguise everything," he said. "One second you might see something, but then, the next second, when you start running your route, you might see another coverage. You have to adjust to that and you have to do it now."
CBs getting sorted out
Defensive coordinator Alan Williams cracked a big smile at his morning press conference when he was asked about rookie cornerback Xavier Rhodes, elaborating on Rhodes' physical traits and practice habits. But he said he's not ready to put any of the cornerbacks into specific roles.
"I expect for all of our corners to play well, and all we have to do is let him go out there and compete, turn on the film, and the film says what it is," Williams said.
Rhodes and Chris Cook have been the first-team cornerbacks, with Josh Robinson in the slot in the nickel defense. Frazier said earlier this week that with all the three- and four-receiver sets, cornerback depth is important.
Williams revisited
On Monday, coach Leslie Frazier said that ideally, defensive tackle Kevin Williams would take 30 to 40 snaps per game, with the rest going to Sharrif Floyd or Christian Ballard. Later, Williams said that number seemed a little low, and he planned to discuss that with Frazier.
It's the same discussion that Frazier had with Jared Allen during last training camp.
"They might tell you, 'hey I want to play every down,' " Alan Williams said "They know what is best for us as a whole."
Stats don't lie
Alan Williams said that Frazier passed along a statistic Monday night that when defenses create a turnover and score, the team has a 75 percent chance of winning.
Last season, the Vikings defense caused 22 turnovers, including 10 interceptions, and scored three touchdowns.
"That's in their minds," Williams said. "Not just turning the ball over, but also scoring with the ball. We say that all the time, we're going to hustle, we're going to run to the ball so that when there is a tipped ball, when there is a ball on the ground that we have more purple jerseys around that ball than anyone else."
NOTES: Coordinator Williams had some nice things to say about Minnesota State: "We are loving being down south here in Mankato, the fields have been excellent, the dorms have been outstanding, so we are sleeping well. The food has been good, when you have good food and you sleep well you always know camp starts off right." ... Former Minnesota State receiver LaMark Brown made a nice catch on a deep ball, fighting with cornerback Greg McCoy to score the touchdown. However, he later fumbled after catching a pass across the middle. ... Safety Jamarca Sanford and tight end Chase Ford both were attended to by trainers during the afternoon practice. Sanford resumed practice, but Ford was shaken up late and stayed on the sideline. ... The best interception of the day came as A.J. Jefferson tipped a deep pass into the air, and safety Robert Blanton adjusted to the ball in mid-air for the pick. ...


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Altaf Rahamatulla on August 4, 2011 - 11:41am
On Tuesday, President Obama signed the Budget Control Act of 2011 to increase the debt ceiling and avoid default, marking the end of a manufactured crisis that saw the right wing engage in hostage-taking antics that threatened to push the nation toward economic catastrophe. The deal makes it even more apparent that there exists a pernicious dichotomy between Washington's priorities and the actual economic experience of average American families. While the wealth gap continues to widen, unemployment remains abysmally high, and states reel from historic revenue shortfalls, federal discourse over the past month instead centered on the depth and extent of programmatic cuts. And while the exact details are uncertain, it is clear that states stand to lose substantial federal funding for vital programs — such as education, public safety, and elderly care — in the coming years.
Political dysfunction only exacerbates the faltering recovery. Last week, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis released data indicating severely anemic economic growth. GDP increased 1.3 percent in the second quarter of this year, and only 0.4 percent in the first. Additionally, consumer spending fell, declining for the first time in almost two years. Unemployment figures released in June marked the eighth consecutive month of job loss in the state and local government sector, which is one of the primary contributors to the nation's sputtering economic rebound. Over 14 million Americans were out of work as of June, while labor force participation "remained at its lowest level since April 1984." As several commentators have emphasized, the true immediate crisis is not the debt, but persistent joblessness.
Incredibly, the debt-ceiling deal does not address any of these realities. In fact, the bill contains no initiatives to spur demand, promote growth, or further recovery efforts, such as an extension of unemployment insurance, payroll tax cuts, expanded infrastructure investment, or much-needed aid to the states. What's more, the deal does not generate any revenue, which most analysts agree is wholly necessary to confront long-term deficit reduction. Conservatives maintained a hard line throughout negotiations that they would not support an increase in the debt-ceiling if any revenue was included in the package. The Economist found that, "the vast majority of Republicans, driven on by the wilder-eyed members of their party and the cacophony of conservative media, are clinging to the position that not a single cent of deficit reduction must come from a higher tax take," calling their position "economically illiterate and disgracefully cynical."
Instead, the deal hinges upon almost $1 trillion spending cap over the next decade, which is slated to decrease non-security domestic spending to under 2 percent of GDP in 2021, the lowest level since the Eisenhower Administration. These reductions will come from defense and discretionary spending. In the short-term, Social Security, Medicaid, and other entitlement programs are protected, but are likely to be impacted years down the line. Federal lawmakers also spared Pell Grants, but at the expense of a special loan program for graduate students. The bill also designates a bipartisan Congressional "supercommittee" to identify up to $1.5 trillion in deficit reduction by late fall. If they agree on a package, the House and Senate would then vote on the proposals. However, if they do not reach an agreement, $1.2 trillion in additional cuts to defense and discretionary spending will be automatically triggered to begin in 2013. Nevertheless, there is a great deal of uncertainty in the specific areas of reductions, the actual process of programmatic reductions, and the feasibility of the committee, which led the New York Times to assess the Budget Control Act to be "as contrived as the artificial crisis that spawned it," describing the bill as "a tired opera production, full of clumsy staging and failed gimmicks left over from previous decades."
Nick Johnson of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities notes that the deal "inevitably will lead to large federal cuts in programs for state and local governments," and that these cuts will begin "in the middle of the worst year for state budgets." On average, a full one-third of all state dollars flow from the federal government. This funding is directed to a wide range of areas, including Medicaid, education, food stamps, school readiness programs, and worker training initiatives. States, already devastated by the the largest budget shortfalls on record and the end of federal recovery efforts, have already resorted to making some of the deepest cuts to education and health care in years — so much so, that many states' current spending falls below pre-recession levels. Even as state and local governments have slashed workforces dramatically — almost 10,000 to 20,000 positions per month since August 2008 — the debt deal will likely lead to future job loss as well. Contraction in federal spending will only worsen weak state fiscal circumstances, prolong economic pain, slow recovery even further, potentially cause a drastic cost-shift to the states, and reduce support for important public services.
It seems that federal lawmakers are all too willing to compromise middle class economic security and support for vulnerable populations in the name of "bipartisan compromise." It is also clear that conservative intransigence has corroded the political process. The right placed the country's economic standing at risk in an effort to appease corporations and the affluent as well to weaken the administration politically moving into the 2012 elections. The public has noticed that the economy, working families, and states received the short-end of this deal and are rightly disgusted by this display of extreme partisanship. Policy should not be subject to the whims of ideological zealots, political recklessness, and warped discourse. Economic security, fiscal stability, and job creation should not be partisan issues — the country's recovery depends on rebuilding prosperity though strengthening demand, supporting small businesses and working families, augmenting investment in infrastructure, ensuring all taxpayers are contributing their fair share, and promoting robust growth.
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ROCKINGHAM — Like dozens of little cities and towns throughout the South, Rockingham survived the closings of most of its textile mills and the loss of thousands of jobs. It even survived the departure of NASCAR from the N.C. Motor Speedway.
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A few weeks ago, Jimmy Smith broadcast his last show as the morning disc jockey there on radio station WAYN-AM. Hed been as much a part of the city and Richmond County as the race track that brought the city worldwide renown, and the mills that employed generations of lintheads and sustained the businesses in which they shopped.
Twelve years ago, I wrote a column about driving through my hometown and unexpectedly hearing Smiths familiar voice on the air. Hed been on for 50 years then, and Id grown up listening to him tell who was born, who died and whether thered be school tomorrow because of an impending snowflake that may or may not have been headed our way.
How, one wonders, will kids know whether therell be school tomorrow without Smith telling them and ringing his famous cowbell?
When he rang it for the final time a few weeks ago, hed put in 62 years.
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Not even a radio historian such as Don Curtis, owner and chief executive officer of Curtis Media, could tell whether that made Smith the states longest-serving disc jockey at one station, but he knew it was close. He noted that Carl Lamm at WTSB in Smithfield may have been on the air longer.
Lamms daughter, Linda Carroll, said Wednesday her father has been on the air continuously for 66 years. Hes on right now.
Lamm, 88, has broadcast on stations in Rocky Mount, Dunn and Garner; Smith put in all of his time behind one microphone.
I was 16 when I started and a junior at Rockingham High School, he told me. I was working at the Dixie Home store which later became the Winn-Dixie which was right next door to the station. I would get off from work there and go up to the lobby of the radio station and watch the deejay and the Associated Press teletype before I would go home.
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One day the school announced that the station was auditioning applicants for a part-time announcer for its platter chatter show.
There were five of us who showed up, Smith said, and you had to go every day to be tutored and critiqued. I just kept going back longer than anybody else did. On the day they hired me, I was the only one who showed up.
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Over the years, Smith said, he was courted by stations in Charlotte and Virginia. Was he ever tempted, I asked, to take one of those jobs?
No, not at all, he said. I was in my hometown, which is where I wanted to be, doing what I wanted to do.
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, To laugh often and love much this is to have succeeded.
So, too, he might have added, is doing what you want to do where you want do it for 62 years especially when it takes you less than one minute to get to work from home, as it did Smith.
State Sen. Eugene McLaurin, a Rockingham native, former mayor and pal of mine, said, Jimmy helped get me up every morning and get motivated for school by ringing that cowbell and talking about cheesy grits. Jimmy loved Richmond County, and Richmond County loved him. I was proud to declare Jimmy Smith Day in 2001, after Smith had been on for 50 years.
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I heard Woody Durham the play-by-play announcer of the UNC Tar Heels for 40 years say he realized he wasnt quite as sharp, and so thats the reason he retired, Smith said. I can identify with that. I realized I was making mistakes that I normally didnt make.
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Today I went to an Apple store workshop about my new I-phone 5. It was at the ungodly hour of 8 am, the only time I can ever get.
Guess the average age of the attendees? Oh, about 72, I'd say. I felt young--that's the secret of feeling young, I see. Hanging around old people.
I felt pretty smart, too. I knew how to turn it off already, and was a tiny bit familiar with the map voice.
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It's Championship Week in boys basketball, and it starts with the biggest day of the year in Western New York boys hockey.
Super Monday, where Miguel Rodriguez will be reporting from, will decide the champions of the Monsignor Martin Association's Niagara Cup (St. Joe's vs. Bishop Timon-St. Jude at 4 p.m.) as well as Section VI's Division II (small schools: Williamsville East vs. Kenmore East at 6:15) and Division I (large schools: Williamsville North vs. Niagara-Wheatfield at 8:30).
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Interview Details – Applied through a job posting on LinkedIn for the territory sales rep position, but after talking to a recruiter, we both decided I'd probably be a better fit for the route sales rep position. Went in for a face to face interview about a week later which went great. The manager genuinely seemed interested in getting to know the person rather than asking those totally ridiculously questions like, where do you see yourself in 5 years and all that nonsense. The next week I went for a ride along for about 4 hours to see what I'd actually be doing.
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Reason for Declining – Position definitely seemed more service than sales related. Would also get monotonous after a while. Plus I did not want to work 10-12 hour days for $36k a year.
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I applied online and the process took 1 week - interviewed at G&K Services in July 2012.
Interview Details – There were two interviews. The first with the Route Manager and the second with the Regional Manager and the Route Manager. They were both great guys and made it easy for me to communicate my concerns and they asked questions in a respectable manner. They showed a real interest in me as a person and sought to find out what I could offer the company.
Interview Question – They asked me how I would typically deal with a upset customer. View Answer
Negotiation Details – There was no negotiation. They made me an offer that was better than I expected and I took it.
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How much Austin Rivers' buzzer-beating bomb last week means to the ACC standings in the long run remains to be seen. Its short-term effect is easy to see, however, as the conference enters this week with a three-way logjam at the top and three more squads within two games of first place.
North Carolina is part of the trio that shares the lead, the Tar Heels joined in that group by Duke and Florida State. Roy Williams and the Heels have an opportunity to at least break that deadlock on Wednesday and put some pressure on the Blue Devils and Seminoles who both play Thursday. It won't be easy for UNC, though, who ventures south to Coral Gables for an 8:00 p.m. (ET) match on ESPN against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes.
Opening lines listed the Tar Heels -5 with 145 for the total.
Williams' squad bounced back from the loss to Duke with a very strong showing last Saturday vs. Virginia. The 70-52 win at home was more than enough to cover the 10-point spread, and as has been the case for most games involving the Cavaliers this season, the final tally stayed 'under' the 133-point total. It was the first cover for UNC backers in five contests.
North Carolina's offense was still below par despite putting a dubya on the ledger. Some of that can be attributed to Virginia's fine defense, but not all of it. The Tar Heels sank just one 3-pointer for the second game in a row, hitting 1-of-10 from beyond the arc after a 1-of-6 performance a few days earlier vs. Duke. Long-range shooting isn't supposed to be the Heels' strength, but making 2-of-16 over a pair of games is going to lead to trouble.
Miami enters this matchup off a 64-59 loss at Florida State on Saturday, just grabbing the cover as 6½-point underdogs. The defeat snapped a 5-game win streak for the 'Canes.
The two teams squared off in Chapel Hill on Jan. 10 with UNC extending its streak to nine straight wins in the series with a 73-56 victory. The final margin was barely enough for Heels backers to cover the 16½-point spread and stayed well below the 154½-point total, marking the fifth 'under' in the last six meetings.
Aztecs, Lobos Square Off In Mountain West Bout
Another league to start the week with a three-way tie at the top is the MWC where UNLV, New Mexico and San Diego State each sit 6-2. That makes Wednesday's contest in San Diego between the Lobos and Aztecs either for sole possession or at least a share of first place, depending on the outcome of UNLV's game Tuesday at TCU.
Tip from Viejas Arena is set for 10:15 p.m. (ET) and the game started off as a pick on the early NCAA odds that also made 126 the scoreboard number.
Steve Alford and the Lobos have quietly fashioned a 20-4 overall record behind a stellar and underrated defense that ranks ninth nationally allowing just 57.3 points per game. That number dips to 56.5 in MWC play after holding Wyoming to just 38 points last Saturday when New Mexico picked up its fifth consecutive win since losing back-to-back contests to San Diego State and UNLV about a month ago.
The Lobos have also been making friends with bettors all season. New Mexico has covered all five in the current win streak and stands 16-5 against the spread for the campaign.
Steve Fisher and San Diego State are hoping to bounce back from a tough 65-63 loss at UNLV. The Aztecs did cash for their backers as 10-point underdogs to break a three-game losing skid at the college basketball betting window.
New Mexico and SDSU met in Albuquerque on Jan. 18 with the Lobos laying 10½ on their home court. The Aztecs pulled off the 75-70 upset for their fourth straight win in the series.
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When the BracketBusters slate was first announced, Saturday's upcoming battle between Saint Mary's and Murray State definitely stood as the marquee matchup. A bit of the sheen is off now that the Racers saw their undefeated season end about a week ago, but it's still a must-see clash of tournament-bound teams and both are in action against strong competition as part of Wednesday's 70-game slate.
Murray State will make a short haul northwest to face Southeast Missouri State at 8:00 p.m. (ET) in a game that can be seen on ESPN3, while Saint Mary's is home to host the Loyola Marymount Lions in a late-night tip (10:30 ET).
Both games are rematches, with the Racers and Redhawks meeting less than two weeks ago on Murray State's floor. The Racers scored an 81-73 victory over SEMO as 14½-point favorites in a game that went well past the 137½-point total. Southeast Missouri was an 11-point dog at home last February when the two squared off on this floor, and the Redhawks came away with the outright upset, 64-57.
Saint Mary's was 7½-point road chalk on Jan. 26 when the Gaels met the Lions, and just missed the cover with a 71-64 triumph. That game also stayed 'under' the total (143) and marked the 11th-straight win in the series for Saint Mary's.


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Summer means fun in the sun and on the water. For more than 20 years, Leisure Kraft Pontunes in Crossville has been building and manufacturing the boats that have played a part in making memories that last a lifetime.
Leisure Kraft Pontunes opened for business in 1986, offering Gruman brand pontoon boats.
"We advertised a 24-foot boat without a motor for $3,995, and the same boat with a motor for $7,500," said Wade Davenport, owner. "We sold boats like crazy that year. We sold probably 130 boats."
In 1989, Davenport decided to make a change in his business model and stop being a dealer and start offering his own boats.
He recalled starting Leisure Kraft in the metal building still across from the Kmart shopping center in Crossville, working with friends Jerry Haney and Butch Webb after work.
"We'd work until about midnight most nights trying to get it going," Davenport said. "It was stressful but fun."
As the business grew, word of the workmanship and service spread, bringing referral business.
"Probably about 80 percent of our business is from referrals," Davenport said. "That's been important in the past few years when a lot of the other business had gone away."
As the manufacturer of the boats, Davenport was able to offer great value to his customers, including quality products like Kevlar thread for sewing the upholstery.
"It's guaranteed to last as long as the vinyl," he said. "It costs more up front, but it saves me on my warranties and helps me have happy customers."
As the business grew, Davenport saw he would need to move to a larger location. Leisure Kraft moved to its current location at 1996 Peavine Rd. in 1992, expanding the original facility four or five times to its current 80,000 square feet.
"A lot of people are surprised at how much room we have here," Davenport said.
The facility not only offers a show room and a retail outlet with all the accessories and water toys needed for a fun and safe day on the water, but also serves as the manufacturing and service facility and home of Cave Man Plastics, a separate plastic molding business. Leisure Kraft employs 42 people.
Leisure Kraft fabricates the aluminum pieces, constructs the seats, dry boxes and upholstery and installs all the gadgets that add value and enjoyment for the owner. This allows Leisure Kraft to ensure a quality product.
"We can build a boat every day," Davenport said. Last week, the manufacturing facility was a hub of activity as boats were being readied for the Memorial Day weekend, the busiest holiday of the year for the company.
The predominant motor used on Leisure Kraft models is Suzuki motors, offering a variety of levels of power to boaters.
Davenport said, "They work great for us, and Suzuki treats us really well."
When Leisure Kraft first began building boats, most used a 40 to 50 horsepower engine capable of reaching about 25 mph. Today's boats can reach speeds of 40 to 50 mph, and beyond. Davenport said the three-pontune model offers a smooth ride across the waves.
"It's one of the best rides you can get," he said, adding that model had started taking some of the runabout market, reaching those wanting a high performance boat with high speeds and more room.
Leisure Kraft also services all of the boats they build and provide necessary maintenance to keep each boat operating at peak performance.
About nine years ago, Davenport found a need for plastic molding capabilities and started a second business, Cave Man Plastics, to support Leisure Kraft's manufacturing. Since then, Cave Man Plastics has expanded to serve other boat manufacturers and a variety of other industries, as well. The business began about nine years ago and has grown over that time.
"It's not just parts for boats," Davenport said, pointing to candy machines, games and aftermarket products, as well as parts for other boat manufacturers.
Leisure Kraft Pontune boats are shipped across the country and around the world. Davenport said the business has been selling its boats in Australia for about four years, and they've also supplied pontoons to Brazil.
Pontoon boats aren't manufactured in Australia, Davenport said, due to the cost of the raw materials and labor. The boat dealer there is able to offer the Leisure Kraft models less expensively than they could make their own, he said.
Around the world or right at home in Tennessee, Davenport said ensuring a positive experience for customers was the goal of the business. That's why Leisure Kraft received the Suzuki Cutting Edge Service Excellence Award in 2010-'11 and has finished in the top three every year since the program began five years ago.
"It's about offering service after the sale to make sure our customers are happy," Davenport said.
Leisure Kraft competes against 350 dealers in the Southeast, including Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and parts of Alabama and Virginia.
To learn more about Leisure Kraft Pontunes, visit www.leisurekraft.com or call 484-2681.
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As the United States Swimming Staff member and Staff Liaison to the Open Water Swimming Committee, He far exceeded his assign duties and was eager to assist the volunteers in the furtherance of the Open Water Swimming Goals and Objectives. He often explained the Open Water position to other USS Staff members. He assisted greatly in establishing an excellent working relationship between the Open Water Meet Directors and the USS National Staff. He was instrumental in establishing procedures that expedited the uniforming and travel of the USA Swimming National Teams.


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Citigroup to cut 11,000 jobs, a familiar storyBy CHRISTINA REXRODE
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Citibank sign is seen, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 in Chicago. Citigroup said Wednesday that it will cut 11,000 jobs, a bold early move by new CEO Michael Corbat.NEW YORK Citigroup said Wednesday that it will cut 11,000 jobs, a bold early move by new CEO Michael Corbat.
The cuts amount to about 4 percent of Citis workforce. The bulk of them, about 6,200 jobs, will come from Citis consumer banking unit, which handles everyday functions like branches and checking accounts.
Citi said that it will sell or scale back consumer operations in Pakistan, Paraguay, Romania, Turkey and Uruguay and focus on 150 cities around the world that have the highest growth potential in consumer banking.
The bank, the third-largest in the country by assets, did not say how many jobs it will cut in the United States.
About 1,900 job cuts will come from the institutional clients group, which includes the investment bank. The company will also cut jobs in technology and operations by using more automation and moving jobs to lower-cost locations.
Investors appeared to like the move. They sent Citi stock up more than 6 percent on a day when bank stocks were up 1.3 percent as a group. Citi was up $2.4 at $36.43 in midday trading.
Job cuts are a familiar template in a banking industry still under the long shadow of the 2008 financial crisis.
Banks are searching for ways to make money as new regulations crimp some of their former revenue streams, like trading for their own profit or marketing credit cards to college students.
Customers are still nervous about borrowing money in an uncertain economy. And they are still filing lawsuits over industry practices like risky mortgage lending that helped cause the crisis.
Citi fared worse than others. It nearly collapsed, had to take two taxpayer-funded bailout loans, and became the poster child for banks that had grown too big and disorderly.
After a long stretch of empire-building, it has been shrinking for the past several years, shedding units and trying to find a business model thats more streamlined and efficient.
Corbat became CEO in October after Vikram Pandit unexpectedly stepped down. Pandit had reportedly clashed with the board over the companys strategy and its relationship with the government.
While the job cuts are among the first major moves by Corbat, they are in line with Pandits blueprint. Citis roster of 262,000 employees is down from 276,000 at this time in 2009.
Glenn Schorr, an analyst for the financial services company Nomura, said that the cuts announced Wednesday might be considered too light by analysts and investors. But he said they were a step in the right direction and noted substantial job and cost cuts the company has made over the past seven quarters.
Bank of America and Morgan Stanley have also shed jobs over that period.
In a statement Wednesday, Corbat said his bank remains committed to our unparalleled global network and footprint. However, he added: We have identified areas and products where our scale does not provide for meaningful returns.
He promised that the bank would continue to trim, whether in technology, real estate or simplifying our operations.
The paring hasnt always gone as well as Citi has hoped. This fall, for example, when Citi negotiated the sale of its stake in the retail brokerage Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, it got far less than it wanted from the buyer, Morgan Stanley.
Corbat said Citi has come a long way over the past several years.
Citi said it expects the cuts to save $900 million next year, and more in the following years. They will be a drag, though, in the short term: Citi said it expects to record pre-tax charges of approximately $1 billion in the fourth quarter.MORE IN National / World BusinessNEW YORK Target is bringing in an outsider as its CEO for the first time as the retailer fights... Full StoryNEW YORK For investors, there were few havens on Thursday. Full StoryWASHINGTON The government is underestimating the threat of a chemical attack on Americas... Full Story
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USA Hockey has called a news conference for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in HSBC Arena, where the organization will name the head coach for the 2011 world junior team. The defending gold medalists will try for two in a row in Buffalo and Niagara Falls from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5.
Dean Blais coached the team to the title last January. The news conference will be streamed live on USAHockey.com and Sabres.com. Sabres minority owner Larry Quinn and Jim Johannson, the assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey, will also be present.
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