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Being at the Terry Pegula press conference yesterday, and seeing Sabres legends like Gilbert Perreault and Danny Gare on one side of the room and current icons like Ryan Miller and Thomas Vanek on the other, underscored for me the meaning of keeping the past in your memories but putting it in the rear view mirror and forging ahead.
It's kind of the same feeling I had when Scotty Bowman in 1981 traded away fan favorites Gare and Jim Shoenfield, when late owner Seymour H. Knox III gave his "Farewell, Old Friend" speech in 1996 during the emotional closing ceremonies at the Aud, and when Tom Golisano rescued the franchise from a near fatal bankruptcy eight years ago.
In the same way that the coronation of Golisano in 2003 brought closure to Sabres fans over the departure of beloved coach Ted Nolan, today's first full day of the Terry Pegula era should expedite the permanent healing of the lasting wounds this town has felt over the free agency losses of Daniel Briere and Chris Drury.
It won't, however, ease the pain of No Goal in 1999 or No "D" in Game 7 of the 2006 Eastern Conference Finals. There's obviously only one cure for that, and the hope in Buffalo is that a diehard Sabres fan with $3 billion can administer it.
It's easy to cast aside Pegula's grandiose "Starting today…" comments about his commitment to going for the big prize, because we've heard it all before. But consider the agendas of who we were dealing with in the past.
The previous owner was motivated by a desire to keep the team from relocating or folding, and thank the heavens that he did, but it certainly didn't hurt his image in the arena of New York State politics. The
owner before that used this franchise to create a marketing synergy with his communications corporation, going so far as to modify the team's uniforms to adhere to his company's color scheme.
What we apparently have now is a genuine, down-to-earth man who is in this for the sole purpose of winning, uncompromised in any way, shape, or form by business or political motives.
When Pegula looked over at Perreault, the greatest Sabre of all time, and couldn't stop himself from crying, I took a quick peek over at the players. I couldn't help but notice that none of them had a bigger ear-to-ear smile on their face than Patrick Kaleta.
Being a hometown boy himself, you could just see the empathy the gritty Buffalo forward felt for his new boss's blue-and-gold passion, tinged with heartbreak from a lifetime of unfulfilled Stanley Cup dreams, and undaunted by the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Starting today, the Sabres financially are on equal footing with the competition. In Buffalo, that definitely qualifies as moving away from the past.
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Words Jeremiah Duncan, Ben Dueweke and Joe Barth never got to say on their way to college: "Are we there yet?" The three friends had to walk hardly more than a block or two to reach the Kalamazoo College campus. As incoming freshmen of the class of 2013, the campus was already like a second home.
The parents of all three freshmen are not only long-time friends; all also work for the college. Jeremiah's mother, Teresa Denton, is associate director at the Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service Learning. Ben's mother, Anne Dueweke, is the director of faculty grants and institutional research (and a 1984 alumna). And Joseph, or Joe, calls Eric Barth, associate professor and chair of mathematics and computer science - Dad.
"It is rather a strange experience, sending your child off to college knowing he is physically present at the same place you are on a daily basis," says Teresa Denton. "My experience is even more surreal because our family lives two blocks away, so Jeremiah grew up in this neighborhood and Kalamazoo College was his playground."
All three boys grew up in the neighborhood and attended elementary, middle, and high school together. Ben and Jeremiah actually knew each other before that: they are companion preschool grads.
"All of the parents were pleased that all three of our sons chose a college literally in their backyard," Teresa says, then smiles: "Of course, all were relieved because all three are here on a Heyl scholarship."
The Heyl scholarship is awarded to students majoring in one of the sciences or mathematics. Jeremiah hasn't declared a major yet. He loves to draw and is passionate about kicking a soccer ball around, but he expects he will probably choose biology. Ben hasn't declared a major yet either, but he knows it won't be math. Joe has his eye on health sciences while peering over the brassy gleam of his saxophone, his compromise between the practical and the wonderfully impractical.
"My decision was between Kalamazoo College and music, someplace like Juilliard," Joe says. "Then I realized I didn't have to choose. I can take part in the New York Arts Exchange Program. Maybe do an internship in music. Health sciences is about my career. Music is my love."
"I call it the Proud Dad Alert when I listen to him play the sax," Joe's father, Eric Barth says. Between solving math formulas, Eric plays the sax, too, and his father, Joe's grandfather, a medical doctor, plays the piano. The family also includes a cellist and a singer.
Anne Dueweke is glad that her son Ben is on campus, particularly so because it's the College's pilot year of the new curriculum. Like Eric Barth, she serves as a student advisor and sees firsthand how students can shape their curriculum for a bright future. "It's a great time for Ben to be starting at 'K,' with so many great things going on," she says. "And I'm glad he'll have the flexibility of the new curriculum."
The new curriculum provides students more flexibility than ever to explore their interests and connect on and off-campus experiences while reflecting on their experiences in seminars and senior individualized projects. It will make it possible for Joe to play his sax while working on calculus, Jeremiah to play on the soccer team while studying biology, and Ben to enter his education open to the world and all it offers.
"Study abroad was definitely attractive to me in my decision to come to Kalamazoo," Ben says. He applied to other colleges and universities, too, but Kalamazoo won out with its offer of the Heyl scholarship, a study abroad program like none other, "and smaller classes for a better learning environment," he adds.
"You can make Kalamazoo College as far or as close to home as you want it to be," Joe says. "I visit Dad's office as much as I like. He's there for advice when I want it. Sometimes I don't see him for days, but then I know," Joe grins, "all the professors have their eye on me."
Eric Barth mirrors his son's grin. "Sharing the Kalamazoo College experience with my son seemed like a very natural move, a logical choice. For me, this is my dream job. For Joe, these are four years that are a crucible. I believe in the 'K' experience."
Seeing Kalamazoo College through his son's eyes, Eric says, adds a new perspective. As a professor, he sees the schedules, the grading of papers, the assignments. As a father, he notes the stresses of homework and awaiting grades, and the hopes of a father for his son's education.
"I can always go home to do laundry.""I have a new appreciation for what a student goes through," he says. "It's made me a better advisor. These are very busy students."
Teresa Denton has made a special effort to stay anonymous and out of her son's pathway on campus. "We almost never see each other except on Jeremiah's weekend visits down the block - at home," she explains. "For a relatively small campus, there is a lot of room to live your own life. When I attended parent orientation at the beginning of the academic year, I didn't identify myself as staff to other parents. I wanted the parent experience. Do I worry less about my son with his being here? I can't say it makes a difference in terms of distance. I worry less because the campus is smaller, because people here know each other, and watch out for each other."
Anne Dueweke says, "As far as having Ben go to the college where I work, it's mostly good. We don't run into each other much at all, and he seems to be making Kalamazoo College his own instead of a place where his mother works. It's nice to see him from time to time. It's convenient for him to stop by my office for whatever reason. I worry about him a bit more than my other son who goes to Beloit College because, as an academic advisor, I know what he's probably dealing with as a first-year student at 'K.' I have too much information, not about him specifically, but about the experience generally - for many students, the amount of work they have to do takes them by surprise. But I know I'll worry less as he gets established here and I get better at letting go."
The crucible of college years, it seems, is one for parents as well as students. Yet all three parents have one other thing in common by sharing a campus with their sons.
"Really, there is one great advantage," Ben says. "I can always go home to do laundry."
"Yeah," Jeremiah nods. "Although Mom makes me do the laundry myself."
"Once a week for laundry, yes," Joe says.
The advantages of a shared campus for all seem to outweigh any disadvantages. It all comes out in the wash.
Employee parents and student offspring share a "K" tie. From left: Eric Barth and son Joe, Anne Dueweke and son Ben, and Teresa Denton and son Jeremiah Duncan
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By fcb on 01-23-13 @ 9:06 am
Pipelines can avoid sensitive areas like cities and other envirnomental areas.
Trains have to follow thru cities and such; they can not as easily avoid sensitive areas.
But Warren Buffett makes large money hauling oil as he is a large campaign cash donor ... ?
By RussCrowder on 01-23-13 @ 11:36 am
Your forgetting one thing fcb…We can't have the $10 a gallon European gas prices that the people
voted for last November if Obama allows things like pipelines to be built.
By bopho on 01-23-13 @ 11:50 am
RussCrowder - Wouldn't stopping the pipeline protect property owners from potential eminent domain
proceedings and thus be a victory for private property rights?
Just asking.
By RussCrowder on 01-23-13 @ 5:17 pm
That would only apply in a nation that respects the "Rule-Of-Law". Where have you been bopho?...The
Democrats are running the show now and protecting private property rights have never been on their list
of priorities.
Just asking.
By Mark Phillips on 01-25-13 @ 7:02 pm
Wow! Cutting edge issue. We're all on the edge of our seats waiting for the bureaucrats to bat this one
By mooseberryinn on 01-27-13 @ 11:12 am
Ha! I like Boxer's comment - would undo the good done by Obama. What a hoot! Maybe she
could confer with the $8/gal. czar what'shisname. OK then, ya want higher gas prices? must be,
ya voted for Obama. Want higher power bills? Must be, ya voted for Obama. Want higher
inflation? Must be, ya voted for Obama. Want higher grocery costs? Must be, ya voted for
Obama. Want higher health care costs? or no health care? Must be, ya voted for Obama. Would
ya like our Constitution ignored? Must be, ya voted for Obama. Would ya like to see companies
not hiring, not growing etc.? Must be, ya voted for Obama. OK - ya want to see America
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The national champion Seminoles didn't lose a game last season, going 12-0. By contrast, the Bengals lost a dozen games and haven't had a winning season since 1990.
Warrick hadn't followed the Bengals, hadn't seen them play, hadn't even been to Cincinnati when he was drafted. He knew they don't win much.
"I ain't never played for a team like that," he said.
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"I heard that," he said. "In time, though. In time."
Six months ago, draft day was supposed to be the culmination of a joyous year for Warrick. He returned for his senior season at Florida State to win a national championship and did just that, becoming the catalyst in a 46-29 win over Virginia Tech that clinched the title.
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The concern will be getting him under contract. Last year, quarterback Akili Smith missed virtually all of training camp in a contract impasse.
Warrick has a different agent - Mike George of SFX Sports Group - but most likely will be facing the same tough-bargaining stance that Smith encountered.
Asked Saturday if he knew who Warrick's agent was, Brown looked to an assistant coach for help.
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As you would expect opinions on the information varied but they fell into three distinct categories, those who are getting one at launch, those who are on the fence, and those who are sitting this one out. Please read the opinions below and then feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below the article.
Those that are definitely getting one at launch
Matt Mirkovich
Initial Reaction to price and launch line up
The price actually surprised me when compared to the Japanese prices that were released the night before. Overall I am happy that the price points are so cheap, though reports of the games getting a price bump makes me less enthusiastic about the console. The price sounds about right for the new tech being provided, and thankfully doesn't have the sticker shock that the PS3 had when it first entered the market.
The launch garage-door of games has me moderately interested in all the unique stuff for the console, like Runner2, The Wonderful 101, Tank! Tank! Tank!. Getting Bayonetta 2 on the WiiU is a surprise megaton that I didn't see coming in the slightest. The amount of ports and shovelware was thankfully low, and it looks like the WiiU won't have the same problem the Wii had at launch.
Are you getting one - why or why not?
I will probably be picking one up within the 'launch window,' mainly because if the console receives any downgrades like the Wii did (removing the GameCube functionality), then I'd like to get the console while it still has all it's launch functionality. I'll be picking up the Premium bundle just because the fifty dollar difference nets the user a lot more for their money, an HDMI cable, a game, and a console that matches the rest of my entertainment center colors. Hopefully Nintendo makes the console out of better materials than it did the Wii. I've lost a number of Wii-remotes and peripherals (A WiiFit board) due to batteries exploding after being left in the devices for more than 3 months without use. In fact I just pre-ordered one through best buy.
I'm a consumer whore, I know.
Sean Colleli
Initial Reaction to price and launch line up
To be honest I'm genuinely surprised how enthusiastic I am after this press conference. After being burned (overall) by the Wii's shovelware ocean and the 3DS's lackluster launch (still don't have one), not to mention just how rote, dry and disappointing the Wii U announcements have been so far--specifically the dismal E3 showing--I must admit I was at best lukewarm about Wii U.
I changed my mind due to a number of factors. First off the $350 price point for the high-end model is very tempting and a lot lower than what I was expecting--somewhere in the $450 range--especially after how overpriced the 3DS was at launch. The capabilities of that weird tablet controller are finally coming to light, and even games that were announced months ago like ZombiU are looking a lot more interesting. I really like the whole permanent player death, respawn as a completely new character idea, especially with the multiplayer implications of your friends descending on your corpse to loot all your gear.
The strong 3rd party support is also swaying me. While the Wii launched with a few proof of concept titles and a LOT of shovelware, Wii U is at least getting some of the current gen's headliners like Darksiders 2, Black Ops 2, Arkham City, Assassin's Creed 3 and Tekken Tag Tournament 2. Nintendo is clearly doing the same thing they did with 3DS: taking a big step back and letting 3rd parties have their time in the spotlight. That said, it remains to be seen if Wii U will suffer Wii's fate, with 3rd parties throwing in the towel early on and taking the quick and easy path of shovelware and last-gen ports...there were a lot of sloppy PS2 and PSP ports to Wii at the beginning of its lifecycle. I'd prefer that 3rd parties establish a foothold with big name cross-platform releases, but also try some creative new IPs with that tablet. Then again, it's about time Nintendo brought out some fresh IP too.
Are you getting one - why or why not?
Am I getting one? Yeah, I admit it, I've been bitten. I'll probably get the deluxe one too, because Mr. Mirkovich is right, the extra $50 does get you a decent amount for the price. If it were more expensive then my skepticism would have gotten the best of me, but I think the price of entry is worth a conservative gamble on this new system. But am I waiting in the freezing cold for 2 hours in front of a Gamestop, just to preorder one? No way. Fool me once, etc. I'll just park at my local Best Buy, put in a reserve, and be on my way.
On the fence
Russell Archery
Initial Reaction to price and launch line up
I'll be honest, I was a little surprised at the launch price, and yes I know that that's cheaper than when the 360 and PS3 launched. However, the launch line-up doesn't look too bad to me. Then again, I am a Nintendo fan-boy so to speak, so I'm looking forward to New Super Mario Bros. U and Darksiders II (even though I haven't had a chance to touch it on the 360 yet).
Are you getting one - why or why not?
With that said, I'm still on the fence about getting it. With my funds being a little dry right now and trying to pay down my credit cards and student loans, coupled with the fact that that's right near the holidays, I'm still a little weary on whether I'll pick one up or not. Knowing me I'd pick up one of the $350 consoles, and add in a game or two and it'd be near $450 when I'm done. At this point I'm undecided, and I'll probably remain that way until the launch date gets closer.
Jeremy Duff
Initial Reaction to price and launch line up
The price of the system hit exactly where I expected it to: way too high. You aren't going to sell the casual crowd that flocked to your Wii for $200 or less a new console for that much money; if anything this just ends up being a hard lesson in gaming reality for those new to the industry that this hobby can get very expensive. On the other side of the fence, with the mainstream gaming crows (I don't use the term "hardcore"), why would we pay that much for a system that is as powerful as the one or two we already own. There is just no incentive to buy the system at that price... none at all. As for the launch lineup, it could be one of the most disappointing I have ever seen. Sure, you have your Mario and an original LEGO title, but other than that all of their big titles are games that have been available on other systems for a year or so. If people want to play those games, they will have already bought them for the 360 or PS3. It is a nice change of pace to see them be timely with title such as Black Ops 2 though, as releasing that a few months later would completely defeat the purpose of having it at all.
Are you getting one - why or why not?
am sure that I will eventually get one as Bayonetta 2 is calling my name, but it isn't on my shopping list this Holiday season. I haven't seen anything yet that warrants a $300+ purchase for my household and I am going to need either a major price drop or something that I can't live without on the software end of things. I don't expect either one of those very soon.
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Travis Huinker
Initial Reaction to price and launch line up
The Wii U launch price wasn't surprising considering that much of the device's cost stems from the inclusion of the GamePad. More surprising was the reveal of two different console versions, with the basic model seeming completely unnecessary in comparison with the slightly-higher priced premium edition that includes a hilariously-small 32GB of flash memory and a Nintendo Network Premium subscription.
Aside from the Wii U prices and model variations, the launch line-up again contains more additions to outdated Nintendo franchises along with games created for the sole purpose of controller gimmicks. When the GamePad controller is removed from the equation, everything from the device's current generation hardware specifications to its repeat of third-publisher game releases on other platforms results in a bad investment when considering the actual next generation of game consoles is just around the corner.
Are you getting one - why or why not
As the owner of a gaming computer and the current generation of consoles, there aren't any reasons or even motivations to buy yet another device that doesn't serve any other purpose than to own an unnecessary and expensive tablet controller. For now, I'll skip the Wii U launch and wait for the actual release of next-generation consoles.
John Yan
Initial Reaction to price and launch line up
I saw the signs of how much they were thinking of pricing it and at first I thought it was way too expensive. Then I gave it a little more thought and it's not THAT far off. The GamePad is expensive, that's for sure and when you take that away you're left with a price that's close to what the lower end 360 or PS3 are. I'm not a big Mario fan so I'm not that excited about seeing another Super Mario Bros. game, but I guess that's what it takes to try and sell their system. I wasn't that impressed with Nintendo Land seeing it up close at E3 either.
Are you getting one - why or why not?
I have to best honest. No matter what they were going to price it, I wasn't getting one. I see my Wii console that's been sitting stagnant in my media center a few months after the release, my DS sitting unused for about the same amount of time, and I just can't see myself getting enough use out of the Wii U to justify buying one. I'm not that impressed with the GamePad and it's expensive to get another one when they do release games that will allow two. If I am not excited about any of the titles shown or the console itself, I'm not going to go spend the money on one.
Dan Keener
Initial Reaction to Price and launch lineup
While the price point is exactly what I thought it would be at $299, I was a bit surprised to find the $349 option also going to be available. I think both are way overpriced, considering that the250GB Xbox 360 and 320GB PS3 WITH Madden are also $299. The $349 Deluxe set appears on the surface as a decent "deal" (compared to the basic Wii U) as even several of my fellow writers here were stating that the extra $50 wasn't a bad value. However, when you add things up you actually are paying extra to get that black color and an included game. The 32GB of memory is a bit of a red herring, because you could easily go out and purchase a 32GB SDHC card from Amazon or Newegg for $25 and beef up the basic to 40GB. So in essence, you are getting a $25 tax to get the black setup, a couple pieces of plastic to hold your Wii U and controller up and a party game (Nintendo Land) that will likely be shelved once people understand the Wii U GamePad. The Deluxe Digital Promotion doesn't appear to be much different than participating in Xbox Live Rewards or Bing Rewards, both of which are free and allow you to earn Microsoft Points to redeem for content. So the "value" doesn't seem to be there unless you really want the black color. Also, including an HDMI cable seems like a nice gesture, but it is driving up the price as a smart shopper can pick up a 6' one for less than $10 at www.monoprice.com and get the same quality as what Nintendo will be packaging in the box. Heck, many of us probably have extra ones laying around seeing as how it has been industry standard for about five years now (2007.)
I think the biggest challenge Nintendo will face is this switching from a core gamer base (N64 and GameCube) to a Casual Gamer base (Wii) and what feels like back to a core gamer base (Wii U.) I am not so sure that this identity crisis issue won't come back to bite them in the ass, as they ran off their core gamers to the PS3 and Xbox 360 (but allowed them to hang around via a "cheap" Wii.) I think it might be hard for Nintendo to reel them back in, as these gamers are now entrenched on the other consoles.
The launch lineup is pretty much as expected, with the usual array of Nintendo IPs with a different skin on them and third party support from companies and games that have previously been released on the original Wii. The addition of Call of Duty: Black Ops II seems to be generating a little bit of buzz, but I doubt it makes much of an impact as it feels too little too late. I severely doubt that people who have been playing with the same clans or friends for over 6 years are going to up and abandoned them to switch from the PS3 or Xbox 360 to the Wii U. The same also applies for FIFA, Madden and pretty much any other multiplayer game on the market. People tend to pick a console and stick with it for those games to keep their friends, and enemies, at hand. With new hardware inbound from Microsoft and Sony that will surely surpass what Nintendo is including in the Wii U, a nine to 12 month head start is unlikely to cause people to jump back on the best multiplayer games.
Are you getting one?
I think the answer is obvious, especially at this price point. With Microsoft and Sony slated to release new version of their console within the next year or so, I am not going to drop anywhere close to $300 on a Nintendo console that barely matches what my 7 year-old Xbox 360 and 5 year old PlayStation 3 can do. Although it may have a slightly faster processor, the tablet controller feels like it could be a huge white elephant if you need to replace or add on at any point during the Wii U lifecycle. When the price gets below the $199 range, I might look around at the Wii U. But until it does, I will save my money for the next round of Xbox and PlayStation hardware.
Sean Cahill
Initial Reaction to price and launch line up
I really think this might be the deathknell for Nintendo as a console developer, though that might be "worst case scenario" as Nintendo has only recently not turned a profit.
Looking at the specifications, the system is only going to be the most powerful console on the market for under a year. Once the new Xbox and Playstation get released, they will blow away what the Wii U can do. The controller is another attempt at Nintendo to try and lock in a crowd with a gimmick, and while they stole a ton of sales with the Wii's motion control, that isn't going to work this time around.
I look at this as a system that would have been amazing to see about five years ago, but with Nintendo just now acknowledging the importance of high definition connections with gaming, they are still woefully behind in the market. Nintendo will claim their standard "pat on the back" with the holiday launch of this system, but I would be stunned if it was even marginally close to the excitement that they landed when the Wii simply could not be kept in stock anywhere upon its launch.
Are you getting one?
I have no plans on getting one.
Charles Husemann
Initial Reaction to price and launch line up
You have to give credit to Nintendo for holding the line on making a profit on each console sold and thus driving up the cost of the Wii U. It's a solid financial decision but I'm not sure it was the best business decision. The lower end option doesn't even include a pack in title which was a key selling point of the of the Wii.
The higher price puts them squarely in competition with the PS3 and Xbox 360, both of which offer significantly larger libraries. Sure the tablet controller is a differentiator but how many developers outside of Nintendo are going to deliver anything that really leverages the power of the new controller? Remember how long it took developers to get past the collection of min-games/technical demoes phase? We are at least a year out for developers to catch up and Nintendo doesn't have the best track record when it comes to delivering a steady string of content for new consoles.
Are you getting one - why or why not?
After buying a Nintendo 64 and Will and watch them collecting dust I am reminded of the old mantra of "Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me" so I think I'll sit this round of
While the WiiU does seem a decent lineup there aren't any titles that are must haves for me and the rest of the games are already available on platforms I already own. There are a few nice things here and there but why waste $300 or more when newer and more than likely better technology is just around the corner.
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At 44, Monica Bellucci is still a stunner. One of Italy's sexiest specimens, FHM chose her to be among their 100 Sexiest Women in '05, and in '07, Empire ranked her at No. 35 on their list of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history.
In 2008, she took one of the main roles in the Cannes Film Festival entry Wild Blood. Look for this beautiful actress when she appears in the 2009 film The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, which costars Keanu Reeves and Robin Wright Penn. Read more about Monica Bellucci
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Actress Monica Bellucci originally wanted to be a lawyer and took up modeling during law school, but she eventually decided that being a model was a lot more fun. One of her most revealing poses was in fact completely revealing: nude on the cover of the Italian Vanity Fair.
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A challenge to the Obama administration's funding for research using human embryonic stem cells will not be considered by the U.S. Supreme Court.
In a one-line written order released Monday, the court backed an appeals-court ruling supporting National Institutes of Health funding guidelines for research involving the stem cells, the Wall Street Journal reported.
In 2010, a federal trial judge ruled against funding for the research. But an appeals court later reinstated the funding, ruling in favor of the government on two separate occasions.
Supporters of the research say it could lead to new treatments for a wide range of diseases, while opponents question the morality of using embryos, which are destroyed in the process to retrieve the stem cells, WSJ reported.
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I regard this hi-jacking of my post to indulge in personal bickering as very rude and ignorant. It also runs directly counter to what I was trying to get across in my other post about "Is this a forum?" in which I gave as my opinion that we ought to be more of a community, supporting each other and not indulging in negative behaviour. Please take your argument with Ms Doran somewhere else. I may not be one of the association's long-term members, but I think I am still entitled to a little respect on my posts. Your behavior is a big turn-off as far as I am concerned, and that probably goes for others as well.
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Yo Jimbo, Im pretty sure you don't own this post and I'm pretty sure you have no clue your talking to here. welcome to the AKA And good luck with your new web page. I wish you the best. If you want to see a great kite forum try Fighter kite central forum. No politics just kites and grins. I'm not sure what you know about the AKA but as a past regional director and fighter kite committee member I'm pretty dam sure you have no clue what really goes on here. So please don't go barking up the wrong tree.
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Yes, I have a clue who I'm talking to - someone with no respect for other people and a huge idea of his own importance.
The AKA is surely ALL of the members, whoever they are, wherever they are, and however long they have been a member (in my case, less than two years.) As for "owning" a post, I don't claim that. But I do object strongly to anyone using a post I have made to attack another member or make some political point unconnected with my post. Is that hard to understand?
Are you trying deliberately to discourage anyone not in the "inner circle" from participating in the forum? This is exactly the kind of thing I discussed in my later post "Is this a forum?" As far as I am concerned, your behaviour certainly puts me off the idea of bothering to post again, so maybe you have succeeded.
Forum administrator,
By the way, Is there no moderation of this forum" If so, I would have expected such hi-jacking of posts to indulge in totally off-subject bickering with other members would not be allowed. Bullying of other members surely is not something that should be tolerated on any civilised forum, and I am now sorry I ever posted and gave this rude man the opportunity to start his ranting. I have been trying to do my very small bit to encourage AKA membership. I think I have been put off that now if this is the attitude that is allowed to prevail.
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Thanks Jim. You know my personal thoughts now also.
I invite you to chat amongst Region 13 members down in our regional section... and apart from the occasional detractor, AKA members love to appreciate the good works of others.
Linda Sanders - RD13, Australia
less talk... more fly...
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Jim, I enjoyed poking around in your site. The reviews page is a neat idea that I may have to borrow someday.
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Many thanks for your support.
Thanks for your interest. The site is really just a way to keep an old man occupied on days when he can't fly kites, but I hope it helps a few people somehow. Do you have somewhere I can see photos of your kites/kite-flying activities? The pilot kite you are holding in the photo looks great.
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1150 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA | Directions 3030933.785182 -84.383190
Club: Fri. 10pm-4am; Sat. 10pm-3am
Eden: Thu-Sat 8pm-4am
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Northeast, Northeast
Atl finest club – I've heard a lot about this place. The night I went it the DJ was sooo good. The club was packed. The crowd was real also. Drinks were expensive however
Awesome ambience – awesome ambience and the DJ is rocking!!!! "must go" for Atlanta visitors!!!
its a nice stop to go to on a Thursday night for R&b and hip – Ok people I'm going to give you the good the bad and the ugly about this club, everything you will want to know for Thursday nights,
Cost to get into the club is 20.00 if you want Vip you will be additional 25.00, cost for a long island is 14.00 add on tip you will pay 16.00. and don't forget the 10.00 to park. The Club its self is nice venue, didn't know they closed at 2:45 though, it does get packed, over all I had a good time, the staff was courteous and the line did move fast
know who is hosting your events – came for a D&G fashion show parking was $5 entry was $10 didnt like how the men working inside acted ugly when i told them i was invited by the casting agency hosting the event, however the atmosphere was great. VIP looked fun it was on a balcony (hence the name opera) will go back again but ill be rude to those guys if theyre rude to me again
"A Night At The Opera" – No, I'm not talking about the classic Marx Brother's film. I'm talking aabout the hottest night spot in Midtown, or Atlanta, just period.
Many of us native Atlantan's have seen the party scene change over the years, from the Limelight of the 80's(My personal all-time fave), to Peter Gatien's first club at this 1150 Peachtree location. And of course in later years, Club 1150. History abounds in Midtown, in the rear of the Histerical, I mean Historical Atlanta Women's Club structure.
What was once an elaborate 1929's theater, now stands Opera, in all it's high tech glory. The domed 20ft. ceiling, the private opera boxes, the detailed ornamentation, to the super hot sounds from some of the best DJ's in the country. Classic, but very hip. It's def the place to be.
Atlanta's diversity abounds at Opera. Nearby hotel guest from the Four Season's, Palomare, and the new Lowe's, are just a walk away , into Atlanta's most sophisticated club. Masterful Farhang Milani, keeps the club goers in the know, about all the special events, going on every night. Dress to impress.
Dishonorable employees – they do not honor their guestlist. Last Fri., 6/11/2010, I received a guestlist e-mail for a free entry before 11:30. I drove 30 miles, paid parking and stayed on line for 25 minutes and was at the door 11:25 and presented the guestlist e-mail. Then, the guy checking the line said "we have a special event tonight and the guestlist is not valid but I can get you in for half price". I left because I can not deal with disrespectable, dihonorable people. However, I asked about the manager and told him the story and he confirmed a free guestlist entry before 11:30. Then, he talked with the line guy and came back saying it's a special event as if he did not know about it before!!!
Also, the drinks are way over-piced and the crowd is usually 10 men to 1 women ratio. There are better clubs in Atlanta such as Havana club and Primal club and they always honor their guestlists.
Vegas finds Atlanta – There is only one way to do Opera. You have to do VIP bottle service. You'll spend a little more money but if you have a large group of people it makes a huge difference. Waiting in line for drinks will take up the majority of your nights. Ellen Phon who runs the VIP services does an outstanding job of giving you the personalized service that you are paying for. It is worth every dime.
That being said this is a once every 6 months night for me.
I LOVE DIS PLACE – i love this club and every chance i get i go on wednesday cuz it's 18+ on wednesday . i just love how the dj never played the whole song and also never repeated it. the bouncers was respectful
Definitely a good time – I absolutely love Opera. I found out about the place because my friend who was getting married decided to have her bacholerette party there. As soon as we got escorted up to our table in the beautiful VIP I knew it was going to be a good night. The service was superior and even when my bacholerette got too drunk the staff was understanding and helped me escort her out the door when we were ready to leave. I have been to Opera several times since then and it has proven itself to be a great time.
I wanted to share this with yall because I know bada service is shared much more often than good service but this place is definitely worth a shot!!
Opera is THE place to go to!! – I visit Opera about two to three times a month now for the past 4 or 5 months. First let me say that the venue is gorgeous and I am never disappointed in the cleanliness because there are guys that go around constantly cleaning after the drunk people who make a mess. We have gotten a table a few times and all the waitresses that i have had will run their ass for you to make sure you are happy. I have also had a problem with a guy that would not leave me alone and he was very drunk and he threw up in a garbage can that was nearby. I saw a security guard close by and he helped the guy outside. I see all the reviews saying how rough the guards are but they were nice to this drunk idiot so it makes me think that on here the whole story is not getting written or maybe the person did not see why the security guard had to be so rough.
I have always had a positive experience at this club and if you go to Opera thinking you are going to have a bad time you probably will. I will keep going to this club because it has great events, friendly and good looking staff, and good drinks!
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Four gun regulations would make us safer
A Modest Proposal
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For Making Them an unarmed and weaker Beneficial to The Public
"The SCOTUS Rules on The Second Ammendment and these fools refuse to accept it !This proves without a doubt that 'Liberalism is a Mental Defect '"
If Charlton Heston were alive, he'd be beaming. The man who filled the silver screen with chariot races and a parting of the sea played another prominent role in later years -- president of the National Rifle Association.
Heston treasured his constitutional right to own a gun and was fond of intoning at NRA conventions, with his rifle held aloft, that his weapon would be taken only "from my cold dead hands."
Now, thousands of fervent gun rights advocates can celebrate their most important court victory -- the Supreme Court decision last week that interprets the Second Amendment as giving citizens the right to have guns in their homes for self-defense. The ruling applies to residents in Washington, D.C., and soon will apply to all Americans.
"In the wake of that victory, paradoxically, this might be a perfect opportunity to impose a few additional common-sense regulations on gun ownership."
The Supreme Court's majority made clear that they have no problem with reasonable gun regulations, such as prohibiting criminals or the mentally retarded from buying a handgun.
For years, gun rights advocates have fought even the most modest restrictions, fearing that one limit might lead to another, creating a tide of regulations that would swamp their right to own guns. But with that right now securely affirmed by the high court, such fears of creeping over-regulation are less warranted.
The time is right for reasonable lawmakers, both in Springfield and in Washington, to push harder for a small number of new restrictions that would make it more difficult for the bad guys to get locked and loaded.
Here are four proposed gun regulations that we believe would pass muster with the court and make our cities safer:
The gun show loophole: Congress needs to close a legal loophole in many states that allows people at gun shows or flea markets to peddle their weapons without conducting background checks on potential buyers.
Illinois has closed the loophole partly, but not entirely. In this state, gun show vendors must do background checks, but a person who simply sells a gun to a guy in the neighborhood or to someone answering an ad does not have to do a background check.
It's critical to close the gun show loophole across the country. Right next door in Indiana, the loophole is wide open.
Gun store employee background checks: Of course, felons can't have guns. But right now, there's no federal requirement that gun dealers perform felony background checks on their employees -- a step that even a gun industry association endorses.
Illinois is one of the states that addresses the problem to a degree. It requires gun store employees to have a Firearm Owner's Identification card, which means they must have cleared a background check. But just as with the gun show loophole, Congress needs to act so that a consistent standard is applied in every state.
One gun a month: Illinois lawmakers repeatedly have rejected proposals to limit gun sales to one a month per person. Putting aside fears of creeping over-regulation, there's just no excuse for rejecting such a limit. The proposed limit is aimed at gun traffickers who buy multiple weapons and resell them to criminals.
Lower the volume: State lawmakers also have refused to ban the sale of high-capacity magazines -- ones that hold more than 10 rounds.
Such a ban would do nothing to prohibit a homeowner from defending himself against a burglar.
"de rigueur Lib Speak" :
But it would cramp the style of the next unbalanced loser, soured on life, who wants to turn a factory or school into a shooting gallery.


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2014 (Outdoor Track and Field): Won the long jump with a mark of 23-01.6 at the Lenny Lyles-Clark Wood Invitational (3/29) ... placed sixth in the 100m dash with a mark of 11.40 at the Spartan Invite (4/5) ... won the long jump with a new personal best (23-09.50) and was a member of the 4x100m relay team which placed third (41.26) at the Hilltopper Relays (4/12).
2013 (Outdoor Track and Field): finished fourth in the long jump (22-04.5) at the Toledo Collegiate Challenge (3/29).
2013 (Indoor Track and Field): Finished in first place at the EMU Holiday Meet in the Long Jump (23-00.75) ... won the long jump with a career-best 23-06 ... finished second in the long jump at the MAC Indoor Championships... earned second team All-MAC.
2012 (Indoor Track and Field): Finished third in the long jump (20-10), ran in the 60m (7.21) and ran a leg of the 4x400m relay (3:29.05) at the GVSU Lakers Early Bird (12/2) … finished runner-up in the long jump (22-06.25), 6th in the 60m dash setting a career-best time of 7.14 in the prelims, and eighth in the 200m dash (23.64) at the Chip Invite (1/13) ... finished 6th in the long jump (21-03.25) and 9th in the 60m dash (7.2) at the Jack Harvey Invitational (1/21) ... finished 6th in the blue division long jump (20-11.5) and 24th in the gold division 60m dash (7.29) at the Akron Invitational (2/11) ... finished 3rd in the long jump (22-06) at the Jack Skoog Meet (2/17) ... finished 9th in the long jump (21-10.25) at the MAC Championships (2/25).
High School: Won the long jump at the 2011 Dekalb County championship meet ... finished seventh as the second leg of the 400m relay at the GHSAA (Georgia) AAAA Track and Field State Meet in 2011 ... earned a third place finish in the long jump at the 2011 GHSAA Region 6-AAAA Meet ... was on the honor roll for 3 years ... also lettered in football.
Career Bests: Long jump (23-09.50); Triple jump (42-11); 60m (7.06); 100m (11.29); 200m (22.47)


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Birthdays of Monday, February 25
Country singer Ralph Stanley is 86. CBS newsman Bob Schieffer is 76. Actress Diane Baker is 75. Humorist Jack Handey is 64. Movie director Neil Jordan is 63. Rock musician Dennis Diken (The Smithereens) is 56. Rock singer-musician Mike Peters (The Alarm) is 54. Actress Veronica Webb is 48. Actor Alexis Denisof is 47. Actress Lesley Boone is 45. Actor Sean Astin is 42. Singer Daniel Powter is 42. Latin singer Julio Iglesias Jr. is 40. Actor Justin Berfield is 27. Actors James and Oliver Phelps are 27. Rock musician Erik Haager (Carolina Liar) is 26.
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1836 Inventor Samuel Colt patented his revolver.
1862 Nashville, Tenn., became the first Confederate state capital to be occupied by the North during the Civil War.
1913 Character actor Jim Backus, who played Thurston Howell III on Gilligan's Island and voiced the cartoon character Mr. Magoo, was born in Cleveland.
1913 The 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving Congress the power to levy and collect income taxes, was declared in effect by Secretary of State Philander Chase Knox.
1950 Your Show of Shows, starring Sid Caesar, Imogene Coca, Carl Reiner and Howard Morris, debuted on NBC-TV.
1963 The U.S. Supreme Court, in Edwards v. South Carolina, upheld 8-1 the right of civil rights demonstrators to peacefully protest outside the South Carolina State House.
1983 Playwright Tennessee Williams was found dead in his New York hotel suite; he was 71.
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Feb. 25, 1938, in The Star: The Anniston City Council unanimously passed a resolution last night authorizing the selection of a Housing Authority of five persons to make plans for setting up a housing or slum clearance program in Anniston. The authority will have the power to borrow money from the federal government, the council was told by R. L. Keenan, engineer in charge of the local WPA paving project. Up to 90 percent of the cost of the project can be borrowed from the government. The loan would be amortized over a period of 60 years. Local labor leaders support the project for the jobs it would give skilled construction workers and pipe company employees, on account of the large amount of pipe that would be used. The authority's members are expected to be selected soon. Also this date: Miss Alphedious Miller of the Birmingham office of the phone company is in Piedmont this week giving instructions to telephone subscribers on the use of dial telephones which will be placed into service in seven days by the Southern Bell Telephone Company. That means calls will no longer be placed via local operators; two of those young women, Misses Ida and Kate Champion, will be transferred to the Jacksonville office. Additionally: Mrs. Sam P. Landers has been announced as the manager of The Landers House, featuring hotel conveniences and a new dining room. Special rates are available for regular boarders. Located at 12th and Quintard, the business was previously known as Ory's Apartments.
Feb. 25, 1988, in The Star: Employees at Southwire Corp. in Carrollton, Ga., overwhelmingly rejected the latest attempt to organize them into a union. The vote, sought by the United Steelworkers of America and applying to production and maintenance workers, was 1,011 t0 452.


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Chicago murder rate data (PDF) since gun laws were loosened.
New York, I know we (the United States) made it clear back in the 1860s that we didn't like the idea of states seceding, but in your case we might be willing to make an exception.


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