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To the editor:
On Boston Marathon day, I heard a CNN correspondent during coverage of the bombings say, "if this was terror, we don't know yet if this was terror."
What? Of course it was a terroristic attack, no matter who the perpetrators are. It's only due to ongoing political propaganda that some acts of terror are recognized and identified as such, while others aren't. (Think Boston vs. Newtown.)
There's an example from one of the most trusted news outlets, of ridiculous politic-speak (political correctness, partisan correctness bull, in other words).
It just goes to show that CNN is just as prone as other news outlets to pass off bull or drivel, due in part to the 24-hour news cycle and the shameful political partisanship of our federal government. But it is also the fault of the public, the paying public.
Supply and demand drive the news cycle, and drawing readers and watchers (consumers) to a news source, whether it's a paper or the radio or TV or, more likely nowadays, a website, means offering up some honey along with vinegar.
But shame, shame on those news outlets that want to be considered serious and unbiased when they offer up commentary like that noted above. Let's instead call it what it was ... irresponsible!
News outlets and the citizens of this country have to be much more media-savvy and know how to separate news from "the other," and separate what is real from what is imagined. Members of the general public, who, if they want to be good citizens of this country, need to demand integrity, and, above all, honesty from their government officials AND their news providers.
Just as the government needs a watchdog in the media, the media need a public that demands truth and facts instead of opinion and innuendo. People need to be vigilant and demand and guard against corruption, favoritism, and against blatant diversion (propaganda) instead of true coverage and facts (not factoids, horrible "word").
Of course, hard news isn't the only questionable content offered by the media, and there is not a clear line drawn to separate hard news from ... "the other."
It is the editor's job to create and guard that line, and also to pick which submitted pieces are run, whether they are consumer-related or opinion pieces like columns, editorials, and letters to the editor. I'm writing partly to draw attention to the dangers of these choices, and the dangers of presenting something as one thing, when it is obviously something else. News has been dumbed down and "stories" shortened to the less-than-a-minute video clip. Many believe the "news" they are getting is really news, when it is not.
I'm writing to appeal to news editors everywhere to cut out the rhetoric, show some journalistic integrity and responsibility, and make the tough choices about content. Don't run something only to skew, inflame, misinform, or misguide.
I used to giggle when my dad would go through papers and mail and say, "You know where that goes? File 13!" That was the trash can, of course, and that is where a lot of drivel needs to go instead of the newspaper, or radio, or TV.
What belongs in File 13 (unless edited or verified)? Most submissions from the government, most submissions from businesses and business organizations, "columns" by politicians, letters to the editor mentioning possibly make-believe "friends" or organizations (Ex. "I was talking to a Republican friend of mine, but unlike John Brittain, I won't make you listen to our conversation.")
People who know me know I was (and still am, really) a reporter and often ask me what I think of this or that news item or coverage, and I hate to say I am often disappointed by a lot of what I see in the news (national as much as local) and it is because, in general, news outlets aren't acting as the Fourth Estate of the government and their reporters aren't being the watchdog for the public.
When I worked in news full-time, I prided myself as a reporter who could take a long, complex presentation and turn it into a logical, understandable article that anticipated and answered the questions of the would-be reader. The times I want to jump back into the fray are often in response to articles that are obviously biased, illogical, or unclear. That is when the "consumer" should jump in, too, and demand better. It's the duty of the citizenry to speak up when there is blatant (and especially when there is subtle) one-sidedness or unfairness, or unfounded or bigoted depictions.
Reporters need direction, too, sometimes, and instead of writing about all of the issues that divide us, I'd like to see reporters and news outlets show a little responsibility and concentrate on giving the public the information it needs with that being the first priority, not drama, not distracting drivel.
As for our elected leaders, I don't think it's too much to ask for them to do the same thing. They aren't doing the job we elected them to do when all they do is disagree about decisive issues, while not addressing important ones that the public wants addressed. Shame on them, shame on the news outlets for not constantly pounding them to do their jobs, and shame on all of us for not calling things what they are and demanding better.
Missy McKnight-Guiser


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Yahoo's Mayer Steadies Ship
Yahoo Inc. YHOO -2.47 % Chief Executive Marissa Mayer appears to be holding the ship together.
Six months into Ms. Mayer's tenure at the helm of the Internet company, Yahoo posted an 8% profit drop and a 2% revenue increase for its fourth quarter.
While the results were far from robust—last week rival Google Inc. reported a 22% jump in quarterly revenue, excluding its hardware business—Yahoo beat analysts' expectations and showed its business was holding steady instead of deteriorating.
In response, the Sunnyvale, Calif., company's shares rose 2.9% to $20.90 in after-hours trading, after a 4 p.m. Nasdaq Stock Market NDAQ -0.18 % close at $20.31.
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For Ms. Mayer, the results were enough that the "honeymoon period is going to last at least a couple of more quarters" while investors wait to see progress, said Sameet Sinha, an analyst at B. Riley & Co.
Ms. Mayer was hired from Google last July to turn around struggling Yahoo. While she hasn't explicitly laid out a turnaround strategy, Ms. Mayer has revamped some Yahoo websites such as Yahoo Mail and Flickr, increased employee perks and begun to acquire small companies in order to add talent.
The 37-year-old CEO has also said she wants Yahoo, which owns popular sports, news and entertainment sites, to become a force in mobile-device software for consumers and to provide "customized" content for people based on their interests, background and location.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last week, Ms. Mayer said she plans to achieve that vision through "smart partnerships" with other companies. Yahoo, for instance, provides some data for Apple Inc. AAPL -1.40 % 's Siri voice-search service on the iPhone, and Ms. Mayer said on Friday that the service helps bring Web traffic to Yahoo sites.
While mobile is a "nascent source of revenue for us," Yahoo sites get more than 200 million monthly unique visitors from mobile-device users, Ms. Mayer said on Monday's call following the earnings release. "With any platform shift, revenue always follows users, and mobile will be no different," she said.
Over the quarter, Yahoo's core business of online "display" advertising continued to suffer. Revenue from graphical, interactive and video ads—excluding commissions paid to Yahoo's partners—declined 5% from a year earlier.
But there were some bright spots. Revenue on Yahoo's Web-search site, which is powered by Microsoft Corp.'s MSFT -0.01 % Bing search engine, rose 14% from a year ago, excluding commission payouts. Yahoo's revenue from search ads has grown in recent quarters, benefiting from guaranteed payments from Microsoft, which shares ad revenue with Yahoo, and a rise in the number of times people click on the search ads.
Yahoo still faces numerous challenges, including marketers who have expressed a lack of enthusiasm about the company. Ms. Mayer earlier this month met with major U.S. ad agencies to speak about her priorities for improving the company. Agency executives privately said there weren't many details and there is currently more excitement about opportunities with Google and Facebook Inc. FB -0.77 %
In addition, Yahoo's most important websites are shrinking, becoming potentially less valuable to advertisers. In December, the company's U.S.-based Web-search, sports, finance and email sites all had 12% to 25% fewer unique visitors compared with a year earlier, according to comScore Inc. SCOR -0.29 %
As a result, Yahoo's share in the online-advertising market is still eroding. Research firm eMarketer Inc. estimates Yahoo captured 8.4% of U.S. online-ad revenue in 2012, compared with 9.6% in 2011 and 12.8% in 2010.
Overall, Yahoo posted fourth-quarter earnings of $272 million, or 23 cents a share, down from $296 million, or 24 cents a share, a year earlier, weighed down by charges stemming from the recent closure of its South Korean business. Revenue increased to $1.35 billion from $1.32 billion.
Yahoo Chief Financial Officer Ken Goldman forecast that in the current quarter, the company would generate $1.07 billion to $1.1 billion in revenue minus commissions paid to partners, roughly equivalent to $1.08 billion a year earlier. For 2013, he forecast $4.5 billion to $4.6 billion in full-year revenue, minus commission payouts, up from $4.46 billion in 2012.
Mr. Goldman's forecast was generally in line with analysts' expectations.
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It must be serious!
For the first time ever, George Clooney brought a girlfriend to the Oscars. As the two moved slowly down the red carpet Sunday night, the 46-year-old actor kept his hand on the small of Sarah Larson's back, rubbing her reassuringly as he talked to the press.
And the Michael Clayton star – who was up for Best Actor – was full of praise for his 28-year-old date, who looked radiant in a clingy floral Valentino gown.
"She looks good, huh?" he told PEOPLE on the red carpet. He jokingly added, "I tried it on first and it looked terrible on me."
When she noted that the dress was "really heavy," he gallantly volunteered, "I will carry her."
The two have been dating for less than a year, but this is not Larson's first red carpet experience. The onetime Fear Factor winner had her "coming out" as Clooney's girlfriend at the Venice and Deauville film festivals last fall.
The love-fest continued throughout the night, as Clooney proudly introduced her to his friends – including double-nominee Cate Blanchett – saying simply, "This is Sarah."
Later, when Renée Zellweger passed behind the couple on the way to her seat, she tapped Larson on the shoulder. Gesturing to Clooney, the actress playfully gave the okay sign.
After the show, the couple – who met while Larson was waitressing at a Las Vegas club and were both injured in Clooney's September motorcycle crash – partied up a storm at the Governor's Ball.
Clooney – who lost the Oscar to Daniel Day-Lewis – seemed especially ready to unwind, taking off his tie and undoing the top few buttons of his shirt. Even when he was talking shop with a few business associates, he kept one hand on Larson.
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Bert: "Johnny, move that damn forklift, it's RITFW!"
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Scientists have developed a lab-on-a-chip technology based on superparamagnetic microbeads that they suggest could form the basis of a rapid diagnostic platform. The technology hinges on the principle that if two balls of different sizes are submerged in water (or another fluid) and subjected to a kinetic force, the smaller ball will move further because it has a smaller cross section and thus isn't affected as much by the fluid's resistance.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have exploited this phenomenon to develop a technology in which superparamagnetic beads (the balls) are coated with capture probes for the analytes being tested, and subjected to a magnetic field that sets them oscillating. The test fluid is then added, and if any target molecules are present they bind to the beads, increasing the bead size, which changes the resonant frequency by a detectable amount.
In order to make the platform workable for chip-based biomedical applications, Elizabeth Rapoport, Ph.D., Geoffrey Beach, Ph.D., and Daniel Montana combined the bead concept with a technology they developed earlier this year for creating magnetic tracks on a microchip surface, along which the beads can be transported rapidly and positioned. Controlling the magnetic field directions in closely spaced adjacent regions enables the creation of minute areas with very strong magnetic fields, known as magnetic domain walls that can be moved along the track, to transport and capture the beads. These domain walls also act as the sensors.
The final device would thus consist of the microchip itself, overlaid with reservoirs that contain the magnetic beads and biological samples. However, rather than pumping the fluid and particles through the channels, the beads in the MIT team's device would be directed through the chip by changing the applied magnetic fields.
The team says their device could feasibly offer much faster assays than existing chip-based platforms, and require much smaller volumes of biological sample. And while most biochips are designed to detect just one analyte, the magnetic bead-based system could be a true multitasker. After completing one test, the chip could be flushed through and magnetic beads for a different analyte added. "You'd just use it, wash it off, and use it again," Dr. Rapoport suggests.
The MIT investigators haven't yet tested the system on biological samples, but have provided proof of principle that it will work, by using magnetic beads of differing sizes to represent the increases in bead size caused by bound biomolecules. "We now have all the elements required to make a sensing device," professor Beach says. "The next step is to combine the pieces in an operational device and demonstrate its performance."
The team describes its technology in Lab on a Chip, in a paper titled "Integrated capture, transport, and magneto-mechanical resonant sensing of superparamagnetic microbeads using magnetic domain walls."
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Talk about a labor of love! Katie Couric celebrated the holiday weekend in style by getting engaged.
PEOPLE has learned that the TV host, whose talk show Katie returns for a second season on Sept. 9, ecstatically accepted a proposal from her boyfriend of nearly two years, banker John Molner, 50.
A rep for Couric confirms the engagement – Molner popped the question with a spectacular diamond ring at sunset on the beach in East Hampton, N.Y.
A widow since her husband Jay Monahan died from colon cancer in 1998, Couric, 56, has had several suitors over the past decades, but never seemed to find "The One."
"When the girls were really little, I always imagined I would be modern-day Carol Brady," Couric told PEOPLE in 2011 about her years raising daughters Ellie, 21, and Carrie, 17, on her own while hoping for a second trip down the aisle.
Finally, though, the star decided to stop fretting about finding a husband.
"I used to worry a lot about the future. [But] who knows what it will bring?" she said. "Hopefully it will bring good things."
Now her wish has come true. Couric and Molner, who is head of mergers and acquisitions at Brown Brothers Harriman, first went public with their romance in April 2012. Couric confessed to the press later that year, "He's great. He's from Chicago. I love Midwesterners!"
Looks like one loves her, too.
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An Oklahoma City man has been charged in the stabbing death of another man during a fight outside a metro club, according to prosecutors.
Employees at "The Club" in the 5900 block of North May called police March 2 after a fight between multiple patrons who had been kicked out of the club, officers said. According to police, Ricky Lamont Cooper, 31, fatally stabbed Raheem Murphy during the fight.
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PTAs will be reduced on genomic males and females
PTAs will be reduced on genomic males and females
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Genomic adjustments will be included in this April's genetic evaluations.
After reviewing correlations between genomic test results and actual animal performance, USDA's Animal Improvement Program Laboratory scientists have revised weights used to predict genetic evaluations for genotyped animals. The end result is Holsteins, Jerseys, and Brown Swiss with DNA-only predictions will more closely reflect those with traditional evaluations which are based on actual performance and progeny results along with DNA information, if available. The changes will be implemented immediately for this spring's genetic evaluations set to be released on April 3.
As a result of these revisions, animals that have greater difference between a genomic and traditional evaluation will experience more adjustment toward the parent average. For example, genomic PTAs (predicted transmitting abilities) for the highest young Holsteins will be reduced by about 100 pounds of milk, 4 pounds of fat, 3 pounds of protein, 0.2 months productive life, 0.15 final score on type, and $20 net merit. Other Holsteins will have smaller adjustments.
Meanwhile, adjustments for the highest young Jerseys and Brown Swiss will be twice as large for yield traits when compared to Holsteins, but similar for other traits.
During these updates, reliabilities changed very little. There are no changes in the other dairy breeds because they do not have genomic test information yet.
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A suburban St. Louis woman's day went from bad to worse when she set her house on fire while using a lighter to search for her keys.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the fire broke out Friday night. Officials with the Berkeley Fire Department said the woman was using the lighter to search for her keys underneath her bed and lit her mattress on fire. The fire spread to the bed and destroyed half the home.
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Imagine Cup TV Episode 002: WOWZAPP, The Tech Awards, and the Big Board!
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John and Golnaz are back for more and they've been on the road to Helsinki and to Silicon Valley. Check out the latest and greatest from Imagine Cup and watch out for popping toast!
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Golnaz is the coolest person ever!!!!!!!! But next time, less John, more Spokesdog!!!
Golnaz is a talent! Behind the tricaster and in front of the camera.
In addition to the Imagine Cup series, this girl needs her own show.
Probably that would be me the winner since I've finished the quiz in first days of the brain games
When will you announce the winner of Brain Games?
this was awesomeee~ Golnaz freakin rocks and John was pretty funny too.
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Carlos Zambrano - Opening Day Starter and Could Still Pitch in the WBC
The headline pretty much says it all as Lou made it official today on the Cubs' Opening Day starter. If Lou skips the 5th starter as he mentioned, the rotation for the month of April could look like this.
4/6 @ Houston: Zambrano
4/7 @ Houston: Dempster
4/8 @ Houston: Lilly
4/9 Off-day
4/10 @ Milwaukee: Harden
4/11 @ Milwaukee: Zambrano
4/12 @ Milwaukee: Dempster
4/13 vs. Colorado: Lilly
4/14 Off-day
4/15 vs. Colorado: Harden
4/16 vs. St. Louis: Zambrano
4/17 vs. St. Louis: Dempster
4/18 vs. St. Louis: Lilly
4/19 vs. St. Louis: Marshall or Heilman
4/20 Off-day
4/21 vs. Cincinnati: Zambrano
4/22 vs. Cincinnati: Dempster
4/23 vs. Cincinnati: Lilly
4/24 @ St. Louis: Harden
4/25 @ St. Louis: Marshall or Heilman
4/26 @ St. Louis: Zambrano
4/27 @ Arizona: Dempster
4/28 @ Arizona: Lilly
4/29 @ Arizona: Harden
4/30 vs. Florida: Marshall or Heilman
You have to assume that if Marshall ends up winning the 5th starter spot, that Lou will want to break-up the lefties and put Lilly third and Marshall fifth. He runs into a little dilemma the first time he needs a 5th starter though on the 19th, but I recall him mentioning last year that the Cardinals were weaker against lefties (.796 OPS vs. righties, .753 vs. lefties), so he might not mind doubling up against them and then he can reset the rotaton the next day. Of course, Harden might have a setback and be the 5th starter that gets skipped. If that happens, I could see Lilly getting moved up the second spot with Dempster dropping to the third.
Also, if the Cubs do go with four starters for the first two weeks, they can carry an extra bench bat which would be a nice bonus when starters are even less likely to go deep in games.
In other Zambrano news, the Venezuelan players are under the assumption that Carlos will be available for Round 2 of the WBC according to an article in the Edmonton Sun. I assume Hugo Chávez has assured him he can play first base and hit.
Re: Carlos Zambrano
Why would Harden pitch the 15th and the 19th? Trying to break him sooner rather than later?
Re: Carlos Zambrano - Opening Day Starter
Nice article on Mark Prior over at Yahoo
I found this interesting...
You'd hope so, though the universal consensus is that Cubs manager Dusty Baker abused Prior at the end of the 2003 season simply because he knew no better. In Prior's last nine games, including three in the playoffs, he logged the following pitch counts: 131, 129, 109, 124, 131, 133, 132, 115, 119. House believes the overuse by Baker doomed Prior. Eight pitchers this decade have thrown 109 or more pitches in nine straight games, and half of them needed reconstructive arm surgery. The only other pitchers this decade to throw at least four 130-plus-pitch games in a season, let alone in two months, are Livan Hernandez and Randy Johnson.
Prior is in some elite company for throwing 130 pitch games. You might be able to survive it if your a seasoned veteran like Livan or Randy, but making a rookie do it was border line criminal.
I said it during these 130 pitch games, i don't care how perfect his mechanics seem to be, he is not a robot. His body has never experienced this kind of stress and he needs to be taken out of games to rest.
Even Prior admits he didn't have perfect mechanics but no one (*cough* Dusty's Cubs *cough*) listened.
Re: Carlos Zambrano - Opening Day Starter
Either they just don't make them like Nolan Ryan anymore or Nolan Ryan was just a freak of nature. He would throw in the mid-to-upper 90s well into the 9th inning. 100 pitches was just a 'warm up'.
Re: Carlos Zambrano - Opening Day Starter
130 pitches more than a few times in a row = your arm is dead.
sure, they used to pitch more games per season...on less days rest...and throw as hard while spending the offseason doing everything but being on throwing programs because they were usually working.
still...you know...umm...ummm...hmmm.
Re: Carlos Zambrano - Opening Day Starter
I couldn't agree more with you Rob and always contended that the only thing Dusty ever knew about pitching was how to hit it reasonably well. A writers comment during the 2003 NLCS put it best about his managerial ability -- one guy was managing every game like the 7th game of the World Series and the other guy was managing it like the rubber game of 3 game series in August. Guess who was who?
Dusty was and is a monumental dumb-ass. On top of that, he gives every oral indication that he is an apologist, enabler, and plays the race card every time it suits the position he favors. Half the posters on this board could manage a MLB team better than Dusty dumb-ass.
Re: Carlos Zambrano - Opening Day Starter
Would love to see Ascanio or Samardzija replace Vizcaino unless can start finding home plate without a search party. Also, I'm not necessarily with the great Gathright experiment. I'm not convinced he can outhit Fuld and probably isn't measureably better with the glove or on the bases. It's the 25th player on the roster, so I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.......I'm just saying. Also, I wish the Angel Guzman from 2003 would show up between now and April 5th.
Re: Carlos Zambrano - Opening Day Starter
To me it makes sense to save Harden till April 19th. Why waste him in April vs September?
Unless holding him back will make no difference in terms of wear at the middle or end of season. I would assume Lou and Rothchild have an idea.
I think Vizcaino is gonna get dealt or released or "DL'd"
What sort of leash do you think Harden will be on to start the season? I would imagine he gets pull at 70-80 pitches his first few starts. Being a strikeout pitcher, this puts him at maybe the 5th inning.
What I'm getting at is: Could we see a Harden/Marshall tandem at the 4 spot and Heilman throwing 5 for the first month? I don't think Lou would want to go into a game knowing he needs at least 4 innings out of his bullpen.
Marshall is used to coming into games anyways. And I personally think their styles clash tremendously, which could result in 8 great innings.
Re: Exhibition Game
I [would] love to see him pitch. Is this being televised anywhere?
Re: Exhibition Game
Yeah. You're right. Who'd want to see that? Who wants to see Ichiro, Darvish and Fukkakedome play the Cubs? But, to be fair, the D-Bags game was on MLB.TV at the same time, which is almost good enough.
But seriously, who decides this shit? It's fucking unsmarted.
KFC reaching out to the Cubs
Re: Wrigley Rooftops
they could have picked a better subject to tie that rant into...
"Skybox on Sheffield last week began offering 12- and 18-game packages. The packages, which range from $1,740 per person up to $3,150, include admission to the rooftop overlooking right field, plus food and drinks."
sitting 800ft. away from the game paying $150-$300 per game isn't exactly going to bring too many socio-economic levels of society together.
Re: Carlos Zambrano - Opening Day Starter
Have Chavez & Zombie ever been seen in the same place @ same time?
Re: P2P sharing is on notice..
good luck wasting their money on that. hopefully i won't have to pay higher pay tv rates to support the hole they're going to throw money down. there's many more powerful and bankrolled who can't do what they propose.
you know what the main issue is...that too many of these people don't get...
THE USA ISN'T THE WORLD...good luck pushing that lobbying and lawmaking in Brazil, Nigeria, Germany, Uruguay, etc.
i know a place online that streams games during the season...it's from japan or korea or some area where they have a language that looks like a bunch of stick houses.
Re: P2P sharing is on notice..
While they can't stop P2P in other countries, I wonder if they can make some sort of law banning watching things on P2P in the US (even if it's being broadcast from China, Brazil, Japan...) much like Internet gambling in the US. Not that I'm too worried, I still download music and movies illegally, so I'm not going to stop watching P2P sporting events.
Re: P2P sharing is on notice..
P2P has many legit uses and users...not to mention forms of P2P are the "way of the future" vs. single-server driven file serving.
the only way to effectively stop it is having your ISP watch your online activity. aside from government spook computers that run themselves with no on-site technician aside (yes, they really exist) ISPs don't want to be in the business of hooking spooky crap up to their services to scare away customers. They even fought the govt. computers pretty damn hard.
Re: P2P sharing is on notice..
That's fucking ridiculous. Like I said previously, I pay for MLB.TV every fucking year. Then they call my using P2P to watch games that they've decided not to show me as 'piracy'? Fuck all. God forbid I get to watch games of the team I support financially with subscriptions and merchandising.
Re: Carlos Zambrano - Opening Day Starter and Could Still Pitch
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Hate to give the Mets credit, but they did everything right tonight in what had to be a very tough game for them to play. As Hollandsworth said on the Cubs post-game -- if you watched the game, you saw Mets players consoling Marlins players who were in tears during the game. Between that and the way Molina handled the Ross farewell -- maybe the Mets and Cardinal players aren't pure evil. Just the fans.
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Dee Gordon lead-off home run. #AintEvenMad #BiggerThanBaseball 1-0 Miami.
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Amazing effort by Gordon -- truly remarkable.
Cubs get 100, KB gets 100, Hendricks gets below 2.00, Cards get absolutely destroyed by the Reds -- all good, other than some Rondon concern. Hopefully, he can get a few outings in this week and find his groove. Also, I guess Soler is still struggling with his right side. Hmmmm. Too bad Joe didn't let Addy bat with the bases loaded in the 7th -- great RBI opportunity.
I assume all the relievers are on a set schedule this week, but it seems strange Chapman pitched back-to-back.
Barry Rozner article interviewing Greg Maddux (with comments on Kyle Hendricks).
"I like watching him pitch," Maddux said of Hendricks. "I like guys that rely on movement and location. I can relate to him. That's what I had to do. "I'd rather watch him pitch than some lefty throwing 95 mph."
cubs win #100. neat.
Chapman in to stop the bleeding.
they're falling apart late in WAS...damn.
Wilson Ramos may be hurt badly. Carried off the field. Looks like the knee.
Hendricks 6 shutout innings, ends night with an ERA of 1.99
in case it hasn't been mentioned yet, Twins are hiring Indians 32-year old Derick Falvey from the Cleveland Native Americans organization.
Suppose McLeod could still be asked by another organization but likely staying put.
Well put, both your remark, and Crunch's.
I saw the Gordon HR. It was like a funeral where the mourners were made to play baseball. So sad...
i wanted to watch more of it, but it started to feel like i was going beyond witnessing a human experience that isn't often seen into an uncomfortable voyeurism. these guys are in pain.
wow I am glad I missed the start of the MIA game. I would have been sobbing.


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For lovers of Typically Swiss Hotels
Views of Switzerland's most beautiful mountains, warm hospitality and a rustic atmosphere all add to the charm of the Hotel Jungfrau. The restaurant specialises in delicious local specialities, accompanied by Swiss wines. Excursions into the spectacular Alpine scenery round out the authentic Swiss holiday experience.
Hotel details
- - Radio in all rooms
- - T.V. in all rooms
- - Room with bathroom
- - Gymnastics/work-out room
- - Especially quiet rooms
- - Non-smoking hotel
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Central location
- - Especially quiet location
- - Garden/parking facilities
- - Lift
- - Public restaurant
- - Open deck/garden restaurant
- - Vegetarian restaurant
- - Snack restaurant
- - Restaurant with view
- - Light foods/diet
- - Whole foods cuisine
- - Bar
- - Separate garage belonging to hotel
- - Separate parking spots belonging to establishment
- - Pets allowed
- - Meeting room
- - Hikers
- - Game room
- - Near train station
- - Near bus stop
- - Member SHV
- - Wi-Fi available (free)
- - Internet access available in rooms (free)
The Jungfrau Hotel is only 250 metres from Wilderswil Train Station and 3 km from the centre of Interlaken. It offers panoramic views of the Jungfrau mountain range. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi and a tea and coffee set. Swiss and international cuisine is served in the restaurant which features a terrace offering views of the mountains. There is also a billiard table at your disposal. An internet station is available free of charge. You can enjoy boat cruises on Lake Thun and Lake Brienz or go hiking in the scenic surroundings. The nearest ski area is a 30-minute drive away. Guests receive a bottle of mineral water in the room upon arrival.


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Celebrity Central / Top 25 Celebs
Jessica Chastain
- Late 1980s
'Technicolor' Dreams
The daughter of a fireman father and a vegan chef mother, Chastain grows up one of five children in Northern California. Her grandmother takes her to see a performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, in which a girl close to her age stars as the narrator, inspiring her to act. "I was the kid who would always say, 'Oh, I'm going to be an actor!' And the adults would look at me and go, 'Hmm, sure you will!'" she tells U.K. newspaper The Telegraph. "I was always having to convince my family." After graduating from high school, Chastain enrolls at Juilliard.
- Early 2000s
As Seen on TV
Prior to graduating in 2003, Chastain signs a one-year holding deal with producer John Wells, the creator of ER and The West Wing. She makes her small-screen debut on a 2004 episode of the medical drama and appears several times on Law & Order from 2005 to 2006, but fails to make a major impact in Hollywood. "When I first moved to Los Angeles, I don't think anyone knew what to do with me," she says. "There's something about me that's … different, not modern. I was auditioning a lot for the crazy characters or the victim, someone who'd been attacked. Which is great, because usually those are the best acting roles."
- 2006
Feeling Al-Right
Chastain scores a major break when Al Pacino helps cast her in a Los Angeles stage production of Oscar Wilde's Salome, and later directs her in his film adaptation, Wilde Salomé. "Besides Juilliard, Al is my other great teacher," she tells The New York Times. The legendary actor also recommends Chastain to director Terrence Malick, who at the time is beginning to cast his newest film.
- 2008
'Life' Changing
Beating out bigger-name actresses for the role, Chastain stars as Brad Pitt's wife in The Tree of Life, Malick's experimental exploration about the meaning of life. "I tend to just be brave and throw myself into a situation, and if I'm scared, it's probably going to be the best work," she says of her audition, which involves running lines with Malick at his Texas home. The film premieres at the Cannes Film Festival on May 11, 2011, and takes home the top prize, the Palme d'Or.
- 2011
Southern Comfort
Chastain gets her first taste of blockbuster success with her role as Celia Foote in the big-screen adaptation of Kathryn Stockett's best-selling novel, The Help. The film sits atop the box office for four weeks, grossing more than $160 million, and scores the star her first Oscar nomination, as well as nods for costars Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer (who eventually wins).
- 2012
Page Turner
Appearing alongside Jennifer Lawrence, Rooney Mara and Mia Wasikowska, Chastain graces the cover of Vanity Fair's annual Hollywood issue, and dishes on still being starstruck by the A-list. "I do it all the time, every time I meet a famous person," she says, sharing an anecdote about running into Meryl Streep after performing in a play. "I was so shocked by it, all I did was I held her hands and went, 'Thank you, thank you. It means so much to me that you came,'" she says.
Broadway Babe
The actress returns to the stage, making her Broadway debut as Catherine Sloper in a revival of the 1947 play The Heiress, opposite David Strathairn and Dan Stevens. "I always look for a great arc," she tells The New York Times. "It's very rare for a woman to get an arc. Catherine absolutely has that. She finds her voice, which is a wonderful thing to play."
On the Hunt
Chastain takes on the real-life role of a CIA agent spearheading the manhunt for Osama bin Laden in Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty. "I wanted to get it right. It was because I felt so much responsibility towards this woman," she tells The Telegraph of the intense role. The controversial film claims the top spot at the box office in January 2013, after receiving Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for best picture, as well as best actress nods for Chastain.
- 2013
Trophy Life
The actress takes home the Golden Globe for best dramatic actress, and pays tribute to director Bigelow in her emotional acceptance speech. "You've said that filmmaking for you is not about breaking gender roles, but when you make a film that allows your character to disobey the conventions of Hollywood, you've done more for women in cinema than you take credit for," Chastain says, adding that her win is "an absolute dream come true."
Romance Revealed
Making her first public appearance with her boyfriend, Chastain steps out on the arm of Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo at the Women in Film 6th annual Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party. "He's in the fashion industry," the actress tells Katie Couric of her beau. "I have a rule I don't date actors, so he's not in the business, at all."
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BIOGRAPHY (top to bottom): Yearbook Library; Alan Markfield/Getty; Everett; Dreamworks; Joan Marcus/AP; Jonathan Olley/Columbia Pictures; Kevin Winter/Getty; Bauer-Griffin
- Name
- Jessica Chastain
- Date of Birth
- March 24, 1977
- Birth Place
- Northern California
- Relationships
Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, boyfriend (2013 to present)


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Show #3851
Tom Hanks and Pippin.
PLUS: Barbara Walters Retiring; Viagra Now Through the Mail; Stooge of the Night; and a Top Ten List.
" . . . . and now, top car dealer in the tri-state . . . . . . . David Letterman!"
- "President Obama addressed the recent scandals at a press conference. He was well prepared for the reporters' questions, because he's been listening to their phone calls."
The great Barbara Walters has announced she will retire in 2014. Such a tremendous career. We've compiled some of our favorite moments in a segment called, "Barbara Walters: Reaction Shots Through The Years."
We watch clips of Barbara throughout her career. Her reactions, to those unseen and unheard in the clips, tell the story. It is the blinking of a real professional. I particularly enjoyed her reaction while sitting in the guest chair at the Late Show. It looked as if she was fighting sleep, with sleep just not able to win out this time.
The pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced that it has begun selling Viagra online. We take a look at this announcement.
ANNOUNCE: "Are you a fan of erectile dysfunction medication but wish there was a more discreet way to purchase it? There is! Through our new online ordering system, Pfizer will ship Viagra directly to your home or office."
We see a guy in a bright blue Viagra uniform delivering the goods to a man at his lace of work. The big blue package he is carrying has "VIAGRA" in big letters splashed across the side. Outside waits the deliveryman's light blue Viagra truck, adorned by blue Viagra pills all over the side.
ANNOUNCE: "Viagra.com. Our little secret." Shhhhh.
Tom Hanks is on tonight, and Pippin, so let's get right to it. It's time for "Stooge of the Night!"
Tonight's Stooge - Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky - our first two-time recipient!
DAVE: "Kentucky Senator Rand Paul is our first two-time recipient of 'Stooge of the Night.' Senator Paul recently claimed 'there is no doubt that President Obama and his anti-gun pals' at the U.N. are plotting against the United States Constitution, and when he finished his speech, all the other patients on the ward applauded. Then he got back into his flying saucer and returned to his home planet. Let's take a nice long look at him. Hey, people from Kentucky, that's right . . . you people elected a toupee.
Talk about a filibuster on your head!
Rand Paul, once again, he's our first-time double winner on 'Stooge of the Night.'"
Top Ten Things You Don't Want to Hear from Your Doctor After Gastric Band Surgery
10. "All done, fatso."
8. "Open your mouth and say 'moooo'
1. "Your gender reassignment was a success!"
Bringing the mustache back! Mr. Hanks is sporting a mustache! Unfortunately it's just for his role in the Broadway play, "Lucky Guy." Dave says he looks like that guy in that "Polar Express" movie.
Dave asks about Tom recently crowned the Most Trusted Man in the World by Readers Digest . . . or maybe it was only the most trusted in America. Tom isn't sure how or why he was chosen but he thinks it may be because when he does lie, he tells the person right-off that he is lying. "I'm lying, but I love your tie." "I'm lying to you right now but your movie script is great and I'd love to do it, but I got a thing in Japan." I think that's how Cronkite worked it, too.
Tom is busy putting on 8 shows a week in "Lucky Guy." Must be hard on the throat. Tom says as soon as he feels a tingle or a tickle in his throat he goes to see the Magic Doctor. The Magic Doctors shoves a camera down your throat and then the doctor gives you "the juice." And then you're all better. Doesn't sound all that legal, but hey, they're celebrities. They can do it. Tom says it works great. The only problem is he realizes he won't be voted into the Hall of Fame.
Tom loves working on Broadway. Every actor should do it. The drawback to working on Broadway is you don't get to see other shows. The secret to performing in front of a live audience: you need to be "concentrated and relaxed" . . . . . like a hitter in baseball . . . like lining up a tee shot on the first hole with the foursome behind you watching.
"Lucky Guy" - at The Broadhurst Theater, now through July 3rd. Tom can't go past the 3rd . . . . . he's got a thing in Japan he has to do.
ANNOUNCE: "Get back her for tomorrow's Late Show with Dave and his guests Ed Helms, Hoda Kotb, and Brad Paisley. Stay with us for more tips for ideas for suggestions."
Currently playing at the Music Box Theater, the Broadway revival Pippin has been nominated for 10 Tony Awards. Leading the way, the wonderful Patina Miller.
And that was our show for Tuesday May 14, 2013.
Speaking of mustaches . . . I was watching the TV the other day and a commercial came on promoting the NBA playoffs. Every close up of a player they showed had a hint of a mustache. I've been thinking of changing the look of my mustache. I was going to go with the "Oliver Hardy" but Hitler ruined that for everybody.
- Monologue Joke: "Dick Cheney claims President Obama is falsifying truths to cover up Benghazi. Well, isn't he a big girl's blouse."
The audience laughed a bit. I laughed a lot because that's a reference that's about 10 years old. Do you recall who first said "big girl's blouse"? Hint: It was on March 16, 2004.
From the Wahoo Gazette:
Dave interviewing Kate Winslet:
"During the shooting of 'Titanic,' Kate would invite the icy chill in the air to consume her during filming and even when off camera. This allowed her to 'live' the feeling of being freezing cold. Leonardo Dicaprio, on the other hand, always wanted to be warm. Dave laughs and asks, 'And what does that say about the guy?' Says Kate: 'He's a big girl's blouse.' Hoo boy, did that make Dave laugh. He never heard the expression but it fit perfectly. I wouldn't be surprised if we hear that phrase again soon on the show. I could almost see Dave borrowing that and keeping it in his pocket for future use."
DING! Right I am! "Big girl's blouse" . . . but I didn't think he'd wait 9 years to use it.
I'm driving to work the other day and I hear a commercial on the radio for an insurance company. I hear something about the frustration of trying to fit "a round peg into a square hole." Did they get that right? Is it really "a round peg into a square hole"? Because if it is, I think it would be easy to fit a round peg into a square hole. Fitting a square peg into a round hole would be the more difficult task. Am I reading too much into this or should I put my money into a different insurance company?
Ranger fans are happy! They won a decisive Game 7 decisively against the Washington Capitals. The news around here is all gaga over the Rangers, reporting that it is their first Game 7 victory on the road in their history. I find that a ho-hum "who cares?" stat. What I did find interesting is the Capitals are 2-7 on home ice in Game 7s in their history. This is interesting because the favored team, the better team, has the home ice advantage and gets Game 7 at home. The Capitals, the better team in 9 of their Game 7s, are only 2-7. And they are 0-4 in Game 7s at home since 2008. Yikes! Game 7s, games they should win, and they aren't winning. The players change from year to year. It's the fans who have to suffer through this time and time again. And after losing a Game 7, the players can relax in Hawaii. The fans have to go to work the next day. Sports is always tougher on the fan than it is on the player.
Benghazi? Wasn't he in "Road House" with Patrick Swayze?
And what's the allure of hockey's Original Six? I must admit, I'm a big fan of the Original Six. They are near the top of my rooting interest:
1. Islanders
2-3 Rangers/Devils
1. Original 6
2. Any team from Canada - hockey means more to them.
3. Any team north of the Mason Dixon and east of Minnesota, inclusive.
The Original 6 -
Montreal Canadians
Toronto Maple Leafs
Chicago Blackhawks
Detroit Red Wings
New York Rangers
Boston Bruins
Six teams in the league for years and years up to 1967, which makes the Rangers championship drought through the 40s and 50s and 60s even more boggling.
Surprise me in your will!
The Daily Kos - "We copy without crediting!"
This concludes another installment of CAMEO MENTION OF A WAHOO READER
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JOHN SCALZI is the author of several SF novels including his massively successful debut Old Man's War and the New York Times bestsellers The Last Colony, Fuzzy Nation, and Redshirts. He is a winner of science fiction's John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, and he won the Hugo Award for Your Hate Mail Will Be Graded, a collection of essays from his popular blog The Whatever (whatever.scalzi.com). He lives in Ohio with his wife and daughter.


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Tiffin reports
A 100-block North Monroe Street caller reported Saturday afternoon a vehicle was vandalized.
A caller reported Saturday afternoon being assaulted by a service technician at Sears, 710 W. Market St.
A first-block Melmore Street caller reported Saturday afternoon an unwanted subject was refusing to leave.
A caller reported Saturday evening a group of kids was jumping in front of cars in the first block of Second Avenue and making them stop.
A first-block Sycamore Street caller reported Saturday night a physical altercation between a landlord and visiting parties.
A caller from Dollar Tree, 658 W. Market, reported Saturday night a suspicious vehicle was circling the store.
A 200-block Wentz Street caller reported early Sunday morning two males were in the alley dropping things in the dumpster.
A first-block Henry Street caller reported early Sunday morning a window had been broken and someone had toilet-papered the house.
Jennifer Everhart, 29, of Tiffin, was charged early Sunday morning with disorderly conduct.
Marcus Beaurem, 20, of Tiffin, was charged early Sunday morning with operating a vehicle while under the influence and an improper left turn violation.
Emily Dunn, 21, of Tiffin, was charged early Sunday morning with operating a vehicle while under the influence.
A caller reported early Sunday morning a large group of people was partying in the vicinity of Schonhardt and Coe streets, and there were a number of smashed pumpkins in the area.
A first-block Schonhardt Street caller reported Sunday morning damage had been done to property on her porch during the night.
A first-block Erie Street caller reported Sunday morning an unwanted female was inside breaking items.
A caller requested to speak to an officer Sunday afternoon about a lost or stolen wallet.
Fostoria reports
A 1200-block Perrysburg Drive caller reported Saturday evening a female subject stole $280 from his wallet.
Trash dumping was reported Saturday night in the 800 block of Woodward Avenue.
A 1000-block Lynn Street caller reported Saturday night her daughter took off running with a juvenile male subject.
A caller reported Saturday night his son's girlfriend received threatening messages on Facebook.
A caller in the 1200 block of Beier Drive reported early Sunday morning his juvenile daughter was receiving threatening phone calls from a private line.
An 800-block Leonard Street caller reported early Sunday morning he heard someone rummaging through things in an alley.
County reports
A caller reported Saturday evening he believed someone had been following him on various occasions.
A first-block South SR 4 caller reported Sunday morning his vehicle had been stolen overnight.
A caller in the 5000 block of North TR 63 reported Sunday her stepmother threatened her and kicked a beer at her face.
An 11000-block West US 224 caller reported Sunday afternoon the theft of fuel from her truck.
Tiffin accidents
A citation was issued Saturday afternoon after police were notified that emergency room personnel were treating a person who had been struck in the 200 block of South Sandusky Street.
A minor accident was reported Sunday morning in the 100 block of Hall Street.
Fostoria accidents
Nathan Baxter, 21, of Wayne, was cited with reckless operation after an accident Thursday night on West Tiffin Street.
Fostoria fire
Firefighters responded to an automatic alarm Sunday morning from Independence House. According to the report, a resident had been cooking.


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Amy Kaimi Abulon, 81, died Monday, April 22, 2013 Wahiawa, Oahu. She was born on April 27, 1931 in Kahana, Oahu
Visitation 5:30 pm Monday, May 20, at Mililani Mortuary Mauka Chapel; Memorial Service 6:30 pm.
She was an active Jehovah Witness with the Wahiawa Congregation.
Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary assisted with the arrangements.
She is survived by her sons, Gary (Holly) Abulon and Kevin (Hualani) Abulon of Maui; daughters, Annette (Merrick) Ikeda of Maui, Janice (Harvey) Ogomori, and Denise(Chet) Kamimura of Big Island; brother, Benny (Lillian) Ebalei; sisters, Sarah (Samuel) Rowland, Elizabeth Yamashita of Maui, and Josephine (Adolpho) Orosco.


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Sept. 11, 1931 – Feb. 10, 2013
William J. Coffey, a longtime employee of the U.S. Postal Service, died Sunday in Elderwood at Lakewood nursing home, Hamburg, after a brief illness. He was 81.
Born in South Buffalo, Mr. Coffey moved to West Seneca and graduated from West Seneca High School in 1949.
He served in the Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954 and earned a business degree from Bryant & Stratton Business Institute.
He married Frances H. Hennessy in 1953.
Mr. Coffey then began a career in the Postal Service that spanned more than three decades, working at the William Street facility and other locations throughout Buffalo. He rose from a mail sorter to the acting manager of the Blasdell Post Office before his retirement in 1990.
Known for his red hair and love of all things Irish, Mr. Coffey was a member of many community organizations, including Msgr. Nash Council, Knights of Columbus; Msgr. Toomey Council, Knights of Columbus; Ray Metty Memorial Post 897, AMVETS, where he served as post commander in 2002; and the Newton-Abbott Fire Company.
His wife of 44 years is deceased.
He is survived by two daughters, Jane Dean and Maureen Mohr; and a son, Kevin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Our Mother of Good Counsel Church, 3688 South Park Ave., Blasdell.


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Ex-Rep. Henry Bonilla and other Texans tackle DC dysfunction
WASHINGTON — With dysfunction, gridlock and squabbling the new normal in Washington, the Bipartisan Policy Center has assembled two dozen elder party statesmen and civic luminaries to brainstorm remedies.
"It's a distinguished group with a lot of political history, and all of us feel like someone has to try to do something to come up with some solid ideas on how to break the dysfunction," said former San Antonio Rep. Henry Bonilla, one of a number of Texans on the Commission on Political Reform announced today by the center. "I know it's probably a long road and a difficult one."
Another longtime San Antonio congressman, Democrat Charlie Gonzalez, who left office last month, will bring the rare perspective of someone whose father served in Congress for decades. Other Texans have ties to George W. Bush: longtime confidant Karen Hughes and Margaret Spellings, a former U.S. education secretary and policy adviser, former speechwriter Michael Gerson, and Eric Motley, a White House aide in charge of presidential appointments and now vice president of the Aspen Institute.
Hope Andrade, appointed in 2008 by Gov. Rick Perry as Texas' first Latina secretary of state, also is taking part; she resigned in November after a controversy involving flawed efforts to purge dead or otherwise ineligible voters from voter rolls.
The commission's formal work begins with a forum March 6 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library in California. Similar events will be held later this year in Philadelphia; Columbus, Ohio; and Boston.
"There's a lot of ideas being tossed around. Everything from making recommendations on the Electoral College to trying to come up with a better idea for redistricting, because that always seems to be political poison every decade," said Bonilla, one of the most powerful members of the House when his career was cut short, partly thanks to an unfavorable map.
One issue, he said, is that members of Congress spent so little time in Washington compared nowadays. That may ward off allegations they're out of touch but it means they don't get to know each other as well.
"It's a different world," Bonilla said, adding that current lawmakers confide their frustrations. "They'll tell me it's not fun anymore. There's almost a prevailing bitterness."


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TAHOE/TRUCKEE — How should we, as Christians, observe the 40 days of Lent to strengthen our spiritual core for life's struggles? Jesus's own practice can point the way. Granted, we don't need to fast in the wilderness! But we can observe the arc of His 40-day journey to arrive somewhere new.
First, Jesus opened Himself to deep listening to God. In the moment of His baptism, Jesus heard God acknowledge Him as a Beloved child, fully pleasing, fully blessed. Whatever was to unfold next, Jesus could then face it, deeply knowing God's tender love — and His worthiness.
Then, He bravely took this insight into a place of darkness. Driven next by the Spirit into the wilderness, Jesus was suddenly without His usual comforts or companions, in a place of vulnerability. His baptism did not point an easy course forward. To become whole, to embrace the power of His ministry, Jesus needed a time of spiritual preparation.
Here He wrestled with temptation about His future, a struggle I've faced and perhaps you have, too. He had angels to sustain Him, yes, but He had to enter this wilderness and do difficult inner work — alone.
Finally, at the end of this challenging journey, Jesus emerged with good news: "The kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news." He called us to repentance — metanoia — a change of mind or heart. And with this encouraging message that we can all be healed and changed, Jesus then began to rebuild the world, with God, from the inside out. With faith beyond fear, even in the face of death.
So, I suggest we follow the heart of His practice in Lent. Set time aside to listen deeply to God. Simply do what you do with a close friend: make time to be present; sit down; be quiet; don't interrupt and listen. Do this regularly, in any place that feels safe and familiar. God will be there.
Listen to everything that comes up. Listen to what you may not want to hear about what you can change in your life. Listen also to the message of God's great love for you and your worthiness.
Then take God's love and support into some dark corner of your life. You don't have to change everything. Just look at one place of brokenness you may not have wanted to face: a relationship, a habit, a fear, an avoidance. Do this gradually and with tenderness — but with intention. To prepare for whatever comes next in your life, pain and joy, this one place deserves healing. You are promised all the angels you need to make this change, to become whole, for you are God's Beloved.
Finally, bring the healing of this 40-day practice to all around you. You don't need to witness with words. Simply bring to others the power of this year's Lenten journey — the presence of the kingdom of God — in your smile, in your compassion, in your strong spiritual core throughout life's tough challenges.
— Rev. Clare C. Novak, Interfaith Minister, Carnelian Bay, Calif.


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Pickin' in the Panhandle returns this year
Bluegrass festival, barbecue contest moving to Shiley Acres
January 30, 2013
MARTINSBURG — The Pickin' in the Panhandle bluegrass festival and the West Virginia State BBQ Championship will return to Berkeley County this year, but it will be at a different venue and the music......
Thumbs up, Ms. Gassler, for showing that this can be a great event and does not have to be a money trap! Great decision on location, also.
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I do not agree with the new location. The Lazy A was a great place for camping as well as the "Pickin Porch" was a huge attraction for locals as well as first timers to hang out and listen to the music. Guess you had to be there!
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Curios if Shiley Acres is going to offer camping, camping trailers ect.. I know they have no shade to offer.
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What a shame. Pickin' was a nice, family oriented event other than a few people who camped and partied all weekend. But with Shiley Acres well-deserved reputation, that crowd will be the majority of who shows up. It won't be safe for decent people who just enjoy music. It will be pure debauchery and decadence with burnt out stoners left over from the 80s with mullets and spandex.
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Shiley Acres is a great place to have bands. It is nice to see some entertainment coming back into the area to keep people out of bars and socializing. With that being said, Pickin' in the Panhandle has picked the wrong venue. I can't say Lazy A was perfect, but it needs to be in a place like a park with pavilions and other places for workshops and jamming.
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To the powers that be: You just don't get it. The down home, down to earth bluegrass culture. It is defined by genuine love for the music. Part of the beauty is the freedom for the performers to enjoy themselves in "gather rounds" for lovers of the sound. They share and teach others who love the music. I read a reference to "a stage". Good Luck. But of course you will spend approximately 25% less than the previous year. That's what it is all about. Right? I'm not suggesting you break the bank. Spread the loss over several years. But don't break the spirit and family feel of those who pay for tickets to attend this event. Just because you have a "new" idea of broadening the attendance (and $$) doesn't mean the idea is a good one for us. Oh, and by the way, why isn't Blue Highway on the list of performers?
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Christian Lopez is not good enough to be at pickin in the panhandle get some real music.Is this a free show or do they really want people to pay for the american idol loser.
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Billieboy, I see you have sunk to a new low tearing down a teenager. Nice work. Christian is absolutely good enough for Pickin, and he is certainly not a loser. Some comments really get me POd and yours sure did.
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I didn't mean any harm ,but he didn't win.When you don't win you lose so he was a loser for not winning but im sure he is a fine person just not one I or anyone I know would pay to see.
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Headlines should have read "Shiley Acres steals Pickin from Back Creek Valley."
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BillieBoy, If you meant no harm by your comment than I apologize. Calling a kid a loser riled me up. How do you know he did not win. Last I heard he got a golden ticket and was heading for Hollywood?
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A Store that sells School/Office and other supplies down in the Florida Area(as well as some other areas)
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as for me, i think unibroue brewery (based out of quebec) makes the finest beer in the world.
as for domestic stuff...sam adams, bell's, or harpoon are all great.
fort street brewery (on fort in lincoln park between outer drive and southfield) is a really awesome place for cheap craft microbrews, and the oak cafe (on oak street in wyandotte between fort street and jefferson) is a nice 'beer bar' they have like 200+ different bottle beers from all over the world, and i think about 50 or so on tap. of course if i'm looking for something spectacular, i go to merchant's wine and spirits on michigan avenue in dearborn. it's like a candy store for beer lovers.
oh, and..when i want cheap, easy to find beer i buy labatt's, though i prefer a nice brown ale to any other type of beer on the planet so uh..i don't usually buy cheap beer.
so yeah. come on. i know you guys love beer. tell us about it!
edit to say: wow my tastes in beer have developed/changed so much since i made this thread. go fig.
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No matter how new you are to the legal profession, you have likely heard the following phrase: "You're a lawyer—can I ask you a question?" While being approached for legal advice can be exciting and flattering, there are a number of pros and cons you should consider before you give off-the-cuff legal advice.
Consider the attorney-client relationship
It may appear to you that you are merely giving advice to an acquaintance, but you must beware of the possible formation of an attorney-client relationship. The minute the attorney-client relationship forms, lawyers are bound by their state's professional responsibility rules.
Attorney-client relationships are not always memorialized in a retainer agreement. Sometimes, the relationship can be impliedfrom the conduct of the parties. If a reasonable person in the client's position would interpret a lawyer's conduct to be an agreement to provide legal services, an attorney-client relationship is formed. Defining the relationship from the beginning can avoid confusion and ethical issues down the road.
Pro bono
Lawyers are taught to give back to society, seek out opportunities to promote the legal profession, and contribute to the community. Like most lawyers, you probably do not do this enough (especially if you are early in your career). Occasionally giving free legal advice can be a good way to give back to society without jeopardizing your billable hours.
On the other hand, devoting too much time to free representation could quickly impact your bottom line. Lawyers have bills to pay too (the least of which being student loans), and it is not unreasonable for lawyers to be paid for their time. Give of your time, but be careful not to let "side projects" detract from your primary law practice. Try to judge upfront when a pro bono task will require more time than you have to spare.
Contemplate referring the work
If you practice health law and are asked for legal advice about bankruptcy, consider referring the case to another attorney. Rule 1.1 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct requires lawyers to provide competent representation. Your referral can not only avoid ethical issues for you if you are not familiar with an area of law but also can help create a network of specialized attorneys who may refer cases to you. If you do not know which lawyer to recommend, suggest a local bar association's lawyer referral service.
Promote your practice
If you recently started your own firm, friends and family may be your first clients. Many attorneys build their practices solely on word-of-mouth. Therefore, producing high-quality work early in your career (even if it is without charge) can help form your professional reputation. Again, even with family and friends you must take care not to unintentionally enter into an attorney-client relationship.
The rules surrounding conflicts vary by jurisdiction. The bottom line is before discussing any legal matter with someone, you must confirm there are no conflicts of interest. If you are in a large firm, this can be especially difficult, since the number of clients represented by your firm may be very large. Talk to your employer about the conflict-check system in place at your firm.
Conducting a conflict check helps ensure your firm's existing clients are protected. Further, you are generally under an ethical obligation to make sure that you keep your firm's clients' interests above the interests of others. Sometimes, those obligations may mean telling your friends or family that you cannot represent them. In those cases, referring the matter may be your best option.
There will be times where you will be in a great position to give legal advice to a friend or family member. Other times, you may conclude the best course is to decline giving advice. Regardless of your final conclusion in each case, first consider all the pros and cons before giving casual legal advice.


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The Kansas City ATA said Metro buses are running once again, but on a reduced schedule.
The ATA suspended service at 1 p.m. Thursday when the streets became snow-covered, slick and dangerous.
"Thank you to the customers who have shown us patience and to those who heeded warnings to stay home if possible. And we especially thank you for lending a hand to one another at bus stops and on board buses," officials said in a statement.
ATA officials said Metro and MAX buses will be on regular routes, but cautioned riders to expect possible delays.
Customers can track buses using a live bus-tracking tool, called WebWatch or a mobile-friendly bus tracker, by clicking here.
The Regional Call Center can provide route information at 816-221-0660 between 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays.


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Radical prostatectomy is surgery to remove all of the prostate gland and some of the tissue around it to treat prostate cancer.
Prostatectomy - radical; Radical retropubic prostatectomy; Radical perineal prostatectomy; Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy; LRP; Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy; RALP; Pelvic lymphadenectomy
There are four main types of radical prostatectomy surgery. These procedures take about 3 to 4 hours:
For these procedures, you will be asleep (under general anesthesia) or receive medicine to numb the lower half of your body (spinal or epidural anesthesia).
Radical prostatectomy is most often done when the cancer has not spread beyond the prostate gland. This is called localized prostate cancer.
Sometimes, your doctor may recommend one treatment for you because of what is known about your type of cancer and your risk factors. Or, your doctor may talk with you about two or more treatments that could be good for your cancer.
Your doctor must also think about your age and other medical problems you have. Healthy men who will probably live for 10 or more years often have this procedure.
Risks for any surgery are:
Risks of this procedure are:
You will have many visits with your health care provider and tests before your surgery, including a complete physical exam. Your health care provider will make sure medical problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart or lung problems are being controlled.
If you smoke, you should stop several weeks before the surgery. Your doctor or nurse can help.
Always tell your doctor or nurse what drugs, vitamins, and other supplements you are taking, even ones you bought without a prescription.
During the weeks before your surgery:
On the day of your surgery:
Prepare your home for when you come home after the surgery.
You may stay in the hospital for 1 to 4 days. After laparoscopic or robotic surgery, you may go home the day after surgery.
You may need to stay in bed until the morning after surgery. Afterwards, you will be encouraged to move around as much as possible.
Your nurse will help you change positions in bed, show you exercises to keep blood flowing, and recommend coughing or deep breathing to prevent pneumonia. You should do these every 3 to 4 hours. You may need to use a breathing device to keep your lungs clear.
You may also:
The surgery should remove all of the cancer cells, but your doctor will watch you carefully to make sure the cancer does not come back. You should have regular checkups, including prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood tests.
Su LM, Smith JA Jr. Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy. In: Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 10th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 103.
Schaeffer EM, Partin AW, Lepor H, Walsh PC. Radical retropubic and perineal prostatectomy. In: Wein AJ, ed. Campbell-Walsh Urology.10th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 102.
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For traditional recipes from the Mysore region and food from all over, with ramblings about life and kids thrown in the mix.
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Snake Gourd Bhaji
This bhaji started off with trying to re-create this curry. Ended with something slightly different, with the addition of peanuts and palya powder.
1/2 kg snake gourd/padvalkayi,
1 onion (medium) chopped
3-4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped fine
1/4 tsp tamarind paste
1 tsp palya pudi
salt to taste
For the masala (roast and grind to a powder):
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp peanuts
2-3 red chilies
1 tsp rice
For the tadka:
1 tsp oil
mustard seeds
In a pressure pan/cooker, do the tadka. When the seeds crackle, add garlic, then onion and saute for a minute or two. Add chopped gourd, the ground masala, a few teaspoons of water and mix well. Close the lid of the pressure and cook for one whistle. Add palya powder, tamarind and salt. Serve with rotis.
14 comments:
- Pavani said...
Addition of peanuts & sesame seeds to snake gourd dish is new to me.. I'm sure it tasted delicious. Will have to give ur version a try.
Wish you and your family a very Happy Deepavali.
- November 2, 2010 at 7:15:00 AM EDT
- Asha said...
Happy Deepavali to all of you, enjoy. Nothing special goes on here as you know, boring.Wish I could get Padavalakai here, looks yum.
- November 2, 2010 at 7:48:00 AM EDT
- Sharmilee! :) said...
Adv Diwali wishes to u too...Looks gud perfect for sambar and curd rice
- November 2, 2010 at 10:07:00 AM EDT
- Jayalaxmi said...
Looks delicious and healthy too!
- November 2, 2010 at 2:02:00 PM EDT
- Priya said...
Bhaji looks wonderful..Happy diwali wishes to u and ur family..
- November 2, 2010 at 5:01:00 PM EDT
- Kairali sisters said...
Wish you and your family a very happy Diwali...
- November 2, 2010 at 5:47:00 PM EDT
- indosungod said...
I had snake gourd plant in the garden and I have started to really like the vegetable. Winter has set in and there is no more of them. The bhaji sounds delicious.
- November 2, 2010 at 6:29:00 PM EDT
- Anukampa said...
wow..have never tasted with sesame seeds and peanuts..worth trying for sure..great work vani.
- November 2, 2010 at 9:50:00 PM EDT
- Vani said...
Thanks for the comments, all! :)
- November 11, 2010 at 6:52:00 AM EST
Dr.Sameena Prathap said...
Hi Vani,
The snake gourd preparation looks yummy...I make it the same way...:)Do drop by my blog when you find time...:)
- November 11, 2010 at 8:33:00 AM EST
- n33ma said...
Looks nice.good click.
- November 13, 2010 at 2:37:00 PM EST
- Sushma Mallya said...
Simple and tasty...
- November 17, 2010 at 12:24:00 AM EST
- Shobha said...
First time here..nice blog.
I have never made snake gourd curry...will try this one.
- November 22, 2010 at 6:41:00 AM EST
- Vani said...
Neema, Sush - thanks :)
Shobha - welcome! and thanks :)
- November 25, 2010 at 3:23:00 AM EST


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HARRISBURG -- Pirates fans can breathe a sigh of relief about prized pitching prospect Gerrit Cole.
Less than 24 hours after being struck with a line drive, Cole said he felt "fine," and tests done on the top pick in last year's draft revealed no broken bones or any sign of a concussion.
"I'm doing all right," Cole said after the Curve's afternoon loss to Harrisburg on Wednesday. "The CT scans and MRIs are negative, so that's good."
Cole took a blow to the face in the form of a line drive off the bat of Harrisburg's Destin Hood in the first inning Tuesday night. Though he faced three more batters and finished the inning, Cole was pulled and then transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
When asked if the ball deflected off his glove before hitting him, Cole wasn't sure, so he asked across the clubhouse to catcher Ramon Cabrera, who shook his head "no." Cole, who seemed very composed when talking about the incident, added Tuesday's scary moment was the first time he had been hit by a line drive on the mound.
Curve manager P.J. Forbes said Tuesday that Cole was not happy after being told he was done after one inning, but on Wednesday, Cole said his early exit was the "right call."
"The adrenaline was keeping me going [for the rest of the first inning]," Cole said. "Then when I came in the dugout, it started to swell up. So we figured I probably should come out."
Cole was almost hit again in the bottom of the first as Harrisburg's Sean Nicol hit a ball at the right-hander just two batters after Hood's comebacker. This one did not hit Cole, however, and it just grazed off his glove.
"That one wasn't hit as hard. I was a little mad because I flinched pretty bad on that," Cole said. "And if I didn't flinch I probably would've had it."
Tuesday's start for Cole was just his second for the Curve and his first Double-A start on the road. He ended throwing only the first inning while allowing three runs on five hits (all singles), striking out two and making 33 pitches (22 strikes).
Cole's first start for the Curve went much smoother as he gave up two runs in five innings and struck out six against New Britain on June 20.
The next start for Cole, who was rated as the 12th-best prospect in baseball by Baseball America before the season, is still up in the air. If he stays on his current six-day rotation, he would be scheduled to start Monday at Binghamton.
"That'll come from how he feels and all of the tests," Forbes said on if Cole will be able to make his next start. "We're obviously going to err on the side of caution there and let that play itself out."


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Tapping up is the attempt to crack onto somebody, not necesarily involving intercourse, maybe just a cheeky pull. It can also can be used in the context of failure.
"Tim tried to tap up that girl last night but failed"
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An English slang word word meaning a bribe
"If you need to get your motor through it's MOT just tap up Bill and he will sort you out"
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CANTON - The Salem boys basketball team improved to 12-2 on the year with a 72-67 overtime win over St. Thomas Aquinas in the Mercy Medical Classic on Saturday afternoon.
Salem overcame a fourth quarter deficit to take the lead before the Knights tied the game in the final minute of regulation to force overtime.
Salem had the ball for a final shot but wasn't able to connect, resulting in the extra frame.
"We held for the last shot, so we wanted to make sure we either won it, or we went to overtime," Salem head coach Rich Hart said. We really played well in overtime. Max [Wolfgang] made a couple big plays, he made a nice pass to Tony [Shivers] for a basket. He missed a free-throw but then he tipped it back out so we kept the possession and that keyed an 8-0 run in overtime."
The win for the Quakers guarantees Hart's first winning season in his three-year stint with the team.
"It's nice to have that monkey off of your back, but we definitely need to concentrate and play better against Marlington on Tuesday," he said.
The Quakers endured their second stretch of back-to-back games with two wins, though Hart could see fatigue in his players from their win less than 24 hours before. Top scorer Ryan Bush, kept it up, scoring a game-high 29 points.
"Yeah we were a little slow, we were about a step slow getting out to some shooters," Hart said. "But that can't be an excuse, we still have to get it done."
The Knights had a successful night from three-point land, connecting on a total of 11 triples.
"Oh they shot well, they made 11 3's. We struggled closing out on them early," Hart said. "We had a stretch in the second quarter where we turned the ball over two or three times and took a couple bad shots which could have increased our lead. But we persevered."
The Quakers took advantage of 23 turnovers, particularly a few critical errors by the Knights down the stretch to allow them back in the game when they were down late.
"Our first tournament classic game was a success even through the diversity of playing in our first overtime game of the year after a very emotional rival game the night before. But an ugly win is better than a pretty loss and we will take it," added assistant coach Andy Smyczynski said. "To only have one day to prepare for one of the many tough road games we have left starting with Marlington...We as a team control our destiny and the championship crown of the NBC starts Tuesday."
Salem will travel to Marlington to take on the Dukes on Tuesday night. The Quakers defeated Marlington 56-43 on Dec. 14.
"It's a good win, any win like that with adversity on the road is a positive thing," Hart said. "But we have to keep getting better, we'll take any win we can get."
AQUINAS SCORING: Reese Guidone 1-0-3, Will Burger 3-1-7, Anthony Mocghn 5-1-12, Sam Pusatri 4-0-9, Anthony Snyder 7-0-18, Austin Hill 5-0-14, Richard Zeren 2-0-4. TEAM TOTALS: 27, 2-6, 67
SALEM SCORING: Ryan Bush 9-9 29, Austin Frank 0-1-1, Brendan Webb 1-0-3, Zach Economous 3-1-9, Max Wolfgang 3-0-6, Anthony Shivers 9-6-24. TEAM TOTALS: 25, 17-23, 72
THREE POINTERS: Aquinas 11 (Hill 4, Snyder 4, Pusatri, Mocghn, Guidone), Salem 5 (Bush 2, Economous 2, Webb)


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LISBON - Center Township trustees have come up with a compromise to resolve a parking problem along Center and Brookfield avenues in the Ganders Flat section of the township.
At their Sept. 27 meeting, trustees were presented with a petition signed by 27 residents who live on those streets opposed to a resolution banning parking within the right-of-way (ROW) along certain sections of both streets. The resolution, adopted in August 2011, was in response to complaints about some residents parking partially on the road.
The residents who submitted the petition say they were unaware of the resolution until they started receiving traffic warnings on their vehicle windshields about three weeks ago following another complaint by the same person. The trustees pointed out they posted signs on both streets shortly after adopting the resolution.
The problem is the ROW ban prohibited parking within 25 to 30 feet of the road center line, which in most instances extended 15 to 20 feet into most of the residents' yards and driveways. Center Avenue resident Mike Sweeney said the ban meant he could not legally park in his driveway without risk of being cited.
The trustees reported at their Oct. 11 meeting they intend to rescind the August 2011 resolution and approve a new one that will prohibit parking within 2 feet of the road. This would allow residents to park in the front of their homes and leave enough room for a snow plow to operate.
They already ran the idea past the county prosecutor's office and were told they could do this.
Sweeney, who was at the meeting, said this would be acceptable to the majority of residents, although he doubts the person whose complaints sparked the changes will be satisfied. Sweeney is production manager at the Morning Journal.
Trustees have said their only purpose was to get parked vehicles off the berm of the road so as not to interfere with the township road crews as they go about their job and to eliminate any driver blind spots.
"If someone has a wheel on the road" they can be cited, warned trustee Ken Schreffler.
The trustees also intend to post 25 mph signs on Center Avenue.


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We are pleased to announce that we have made the decision to convert the bank from a national to a state chartered institution in order to continue efforts to serve the needs of the community and our loyal customers. By becoming a state chartered financial institution, our bank will continue to remain true to our roots by being community oriented and independently owned. With the conversion to a state charter, the bank will also change its name to reflect the decision. The hometown bank customers have known as First National Bank will now be known as First NaturalState Bank. The state bank department has always been an advocate for banks like ours. Even though our name is changing, we are still the same friendly, full service bank you have always known.
THANK YOU for choosing First NaturalState Bank for your banking needs!!


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With a lockout looming, a lot of NFL front offices went into overdrive yesterday, slashing and cutting their rosters.
Whether this is a sign they are trying to get ahead of the lockout or if it is business as usual is anyone's best guess.
The league and the union continue to talk and the rookies get ready for the NFL Scouting Combine. All eyes will be on Cam Newton this weekend as the most ridiculously over-hyped track meet gets underway.
It may be the offseason but there still is a lot going on. So thanks for stopping by and keep checking back as I go through all of the day's big news with commentary and analysis.