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General Buckner to Get His
Colorado People Will Receive Mr.
Bryan on Nov. 24.
FRANKFORT, K'y., Nov. 7. It Is
stated on the authority of Eepubllcan
leaders In this state that Simon Bol
ivar Buckner.the Democratic nominee
for the vice-presidency will be strongly
recommended to president-elect Mc
Klnley, for one of the foreign mis
sions, probably Italy.
Yankton, S. D., Nov. 7. With
the state complete,- except Hamlin
and McPherson counties and three
unorganized counties on tho reserva
tion, Bryan has a plurality in South
Dakota of 45. Ilamlin and McPher
sou will give McKlnley a plurality.
The reservation counties are expected
to go for Bryan. It will tako an olflC'
ial canvass to designate an electoral
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 7. Bryan
gave out today the following telegram,
addressed to the Eastern bimetallism:
"In the hour of defeat I send you
greetings. No words of praise can
sulllclently commend you. When I
remember that the Eastern states
sent gold delegates to both conven
tions and that nearly all Eastern
papers were against bimetallism, your
tight appears remarkably creditable,
You have shown yourselves heroes
and events will vindicate the position
you have taken."
Bryan is receiving numerous tele
grams and letters in response to his
address calling upon the advocates of
silver to continue their efforts, assur
ing him of their co-operation. He
has set the 24th Inst, for a reception
to be tendered him by the people of
Louisville, Nov. 7. With olllcial
returns from 106 of 110 counties, and
unofficial returns from the remainder,
McKlnley now leads Bryan In Ken
tucky by 452 votes. Ofllcial returns
In thirteen counties are not expected
materially to alter the totals given.
Sliver Democrats are still claiming
the state, basing their claim on only
13,049 plurality for McKlnley In the
eleventh congressional district. They
give no table of vote by counties. On
the other hand Republicans based on
llgures by counties of the eleventh
district, and only two counties unoffi
cially, estimate total 14,480. Compli
cations have arisen that will likely
divide the the electoral vote on a
basis of 12 for -McKlnley and 1 for
Bryan, due to the fact that a large
number put a stencil mark opposite
the name of the first elector, -instead
of under the party device, thus caus
ing the head of each ticket to run
ahead of their colleagues. In this
way the foremost Democratic elector,
W. B. Smith, gets more votes than
the hindmost Republican elector.
Bettersion .the Bryan end says this
prevents the McKlnley menfrora win
ning and raises an Interesting point.
However, all bets are held up until
the state canvassing board has made
Nashville, Nov. 7. The guberna
torial returns received by Banner,
from all but ten counties give Taylor,
Dernocrat.majorlty 2750 over Tillman,
Republican. The counties to be heard
from gave Evans a majority of 345 in
Sit fa-
Wilmington, Nov. 7. Although
the Republicans carried Delaware by
almost 4,000 for tho head of tho ticket,
McKlnley will receive but two of
three electors, unless tfco matter Is
taken Into tho courts, his result is
due to a factional fight In tho Repub
lican ranks. On the regular Republi
can ticket the name of one elector
appeared as "James O. tJnow," while
on the union Republican ticket was
printed the name"James G.Sbaw Sr."
Washington, NoVi7. Senator But
lcr today issued a circular to tho peo
ple, of tho United States, in which he
says the People's party war the. only
party that supported solidly and unit
edly the great and vital Issues repre
sented in the candidacy bf Mr. Bryan.
1 The position of tho People.s party in
this great contest has convinced every
patriotic Ameilcan that the party
em be trusted to stand for tho prin
ciples of good government and the
Interests of tho people under any
and all circumstances. Therefore
the peoples party will be a
nucles around which the patriotic
hosts must and will gather to redeem
tho betrayed republic and restore pros
perity to the oppressed and outraged
THE WAVE BEGrNB.
Pittsburg, Nov. 7. The Carnegie
steel company limited at a meeting
today, resolved toproceed with build
ing two additional .blast furnaces.
The total expenditures at the works
are authorized to exceed one and a
quarter million dollars. It was de
cided to push to completion a
new railroad to the lakw, requiring
an expenditure of three and a half
million dollars. Carnegie also ac
cepted the bids today, for tho erec
tion of a now library and hall, at
Homestead, to cost 82i,000. lie said
he was so certain of tho country en
tering upon a pcrlpdjof prosperity,
that he was willing to spend his sur
plus. A New Firm. Since .the dissolu
tion of the partnership of Ilamtlton
& Molr, Mr. Hamilton has associated
with him C. Marsh, who for some tlmo
has had the sale of all lands in the
Willamette "Valley bolonglng to tho
Scotch mortgage companies, and for
some time has been secretary of tho
WiUametJo Valley Immigration Bu
reau. Tho business now will consist
of loaning money, Investment agency,
selling landi, and making collections.
Office In Room (5) .five Bush Bank
New York, Nov. 7. Silver, 65c; lea
Chicago, Nov. 7.-Hogs-'Light $3,25
3.C5; heavy 3.os3-6o.
Cattle, Beeves $3.5035.10; cows Jand
heifers $i.6o3.q5.
Sheep 'Firm.
Chicago, Nov. 7. Wheat, cash 77c;
Dec. fiXc
Portland, Nov. 7. Wheat valley,7778c:
Walla Walla. 74.
Flour Portland, 4.00J Benton county,
4.00; graham, 3.25; superfine, $2.50 per bbl
Oats White, 353"i grey, 3i32;rolled
in bags, $4.a5S-3S. lb" 4.50(37.00;
cases, 3.75.
Potatoes.. Oregon, 35850c per sack.
Hay., Good, 1010.50 per too.
Wool.. Valley, 8oc; Kastern Oregon
Poultry- Chickens, mixed,J.J5a2.5o; broil.
s, f I.ool.75J ducks, $2a3; geese, 56;
turkeys, live, 10.
Hides.. green, salted 60 lbs Ga7c; under
60 lbs 44Mc; sheep pelts, io7oo.
Hops 89c.
Butter.. Oregn fancy creamery, 3540
fancy dairy, 2535; fair to good, 2o22J
Cheese .Oregon full cream, 30,
Eggs.. Oregon, 22y,c per dor.
San Francisco, Nov. 7. Wheat, May
Wool. .Oregon cboice,lo$lioj Inferiors
I lops Quotable at 6c for new.
Potatoes 2o3oc per sack.
Oats Milling, 1.05(320.
Wheat.. 66c per bu,, market hrm.
Oats, 27zc.
Hay.. Baled, cheat, 8 00; timothy 9,00
Flour. , In wholesale lots, 3.90; retail,
4.00; bran, bulk n.5012.50; sacked, 12.00;
shorts, 12.5013.50; chop feed, u.oo
Poultry.. Hens 5c; Springchlckens,$i.8o d
VealDressed, 3 .
, Hogs.. Dressed, 2j3M.
Live Cattle.. I J.
Sheep. .Lire, 1. 35.
Wool.. Beat, 1 2Mc
Hop,. Best, 45o.
Eggs.. Cash. 2QC.
Hail. sT7 . JT lJLSL
Teller Thinks Free Coinage
Will Yet Succeed,
Election Returns Coming In Very
Denver, Nov. 7. Senator Teller
arrived here yesterday. In an Inter
view ho said:
"I do not think tho Republican
party will do anything for silver In
tho coming four years. Tho declara
tion of the St. Louis platform
amouts to nothing with a limitation
put upon it. Besides that, tho men
who dictated the St. -Louis platform
are opposed to bimetallism, interna
tional or otherwise. McKlnley, it
seems to mc.has shown by his speeches
that he would bo tho advocate and
the supporter tt the gold standard, on
tho ground that It Is a better stand
ard than bimetallism. During the
four years to come I expect to bco tho
Republican party abandon all pre
tense to a desire to secure Interna
tional bimetallism, and tho contest
will be between tho gold standard
supporters and tho organszed hosts of
bimetallism. I think that four years
from now tho people will bo suffici
ently educated to understand tho dan
ger of tho gold standard, and tho
party that stands for bimetallism In
1000 by tho United States olono will
be successful. Thero Is no reason
why wo should not bo encouraged.
Our candidate was all we could desire,
and performed his part. We must
nob look backward, but forward.
Topeka, Kan., Nov. 0. Slmultane
ously with announcement of tho sue
cess of fusion In Kansas comes tho
announcement of six aspirants for the
seat In tho United State senate to
succeed William E. Peffer, whoso term
expires March 3, 1807. Senator Peffer
wired from Washington announcing
his candidacy for re-election. Ex
Senator L. D. Lewellyn, Populist
State Chairman J. W. Breidcnthal.
R.L.Turner, Colonel W. A. Harris
and Gcorgo Mungcr aro also talked of
Rocicford, 111., Nov. 7. Prlonds of
Colonel Thomas G. Lawlcr, ex-com-mandcr-ln-chlef
of tho Grand Army of
the Republic, will urge his name to
President-elect McKlnley for the
appointment of commissioner of pen
sions when the proper tlmo arrives.
He is one of the most popular men In
tho Grand Army organization and
while at its head visited every state In
tho Union.
Myrtle PoiNT,Or.,Nov. 7. Though
Coos county will give Bryan a small
majority, a careful comparison of tho
vote .with that of last June shows
that the Republicans have gained
Refused a Oood Job,
Omaha, Nov. 7. Mr. Bryan sent
tho following reply to a telegram
from Messrs. Slegcl, Cooper & Co,, of
of Now York, offering blm $25,000 a
year to attend to the law business of
tho firm:
"During tho next four years I ex
pect to devote as much time us pos
sible to the advocacy of bimetallism,
and therefore cannot consider tho pro
position made by you I appreciate
the confidence which your offer Im
plies." An EvenIno or Fun. On Monday,
November 0, at Unity church, Miss
Annie M. Kavanaugh, the humorist,
will present some character sketches.
She will he assisted by Prof. Heritage,
Mrs. Holland and others. Mrs. Kav
anaugh comes here from a very suc
cessful engagement In and around
San Francisco.
Wer; J. Bryan's fldifcess.
Doctiineni to Bimetallisfs ThaTWill
'Make flisiopy. -
Mr. McKlnley Letter to Mark Hanna Does Not Mention
Protection or Labor,
Lincoln, Neb., Noy. 0. Bryan to
day gave out the following:
To blmctalllsts of tho United States:
"Conscious that the millions ot loyal
hearts aro saddened by temporary
defeat, I beg to offer n word of hopo
and encouragement. No causo ever
had supporters more bravo and de
voted than those who havo espoused
the causo of bimetallism. They havo
fought from conviction, and have
fought with all tho zeal which con
viction Inspires. Events will prove
whether they wero right or wrong.
Having done their duty as
they saw It, they have noth
ing to regret. Tho Repub
lican candidate has been heralded as
thn advance agent of prosperity. If
his policies bring real prosperity to
tho American people those who op
posed him will slinro In that prosper
ity. If on tho other hand, his polic
ies provo an Injury to tho pcoplo gen
erally, thoso supporters, who do not
belong to tho office-holding class,or to
the privileged class,will suffer in com
mon with thoso who opposed him.
The friends of bimetallism havo not
been vanquished; they havo simply
been overcome. They believe the
gold standard is a conspiracy of
the money changers against the
welfare ot tho human race, and until
convinced of their error, they will
continue the warfare against It. The
contest has been waged this year un
der great embanussments and against
greaj, odds. But In splto of tho ef
forts of tho udmlrlstratlon and Its
supporters, in splto of the threats of
money lenders at homo and abroad, In
splto of tho coercion practiced by tho
corporations on employes, and In splto
of tho trusts and syndicates, in spite
of the enormous Republican cam
paign fnnd, and in spito of tho
Influences of the hostile dally
press, bimetallism has almost
triumphed in Its .first great fight; but
bimetallism emerges from the contest
strongor thun It was four months ago.
I desire to commend tho woik of tho
three national committees, which
havo joined In tho management of
this campaign. They have laid tho
foundation for the future success and
they will bo remembered as ploncors
when tho victory is at last secured.
No personal or political frlond need
grlcvo because of my defeat. My am
bition has been to secure immcdlato
legislation, rather than enjoy the
honors of ofllce.
Therefore defeat brings to mo no
feeling of loss. Speaking of tho wlfo
who shared my labors, as well as for
myself, I desire to say that wo have
been amply repaid for all that we
havo dono, in lovo by million1) of our
fellow-citizens so kindly expressed.
In the knowledge gained iby
penonal contact with tho peo
ple and In broadened sympathies
we find. full compensation for wha't
ever efforts we have put forth. In tho
face of tho enemy rejoicing In Its vic
tory, let tho roll bo called for tho en
gagement, and urge all friends of bi
metallism to renew their allegiance
to the cause. If wo aro right, as I
believe wo are, wo shall yet
triumph. Tho year 1000 is not far
Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U.b. Gov't Report.
AftSOfcUTEIY PUB
Before that
International bimetallism, will ccaso
to deceive. Before that year arrives
thoso who havo called themselves gold
standard Democrats will becomo bf
motalllsts and unite with our party or
como Republicans and thus open en
emies. Reforo that year arrlves.trusts
will havo convinced still more of the
people that a trust Is a men
aco to private welfare and to
public safety; before that year arrives,
tho evils of tho gold staudard will be
oven moro evident than they aro now
and pcoplo will bo ready to demand
an Amorlcan financial policy for
American pcoplo and will join with
us in tho Immediate restoration of
freo and unlimited colnago or gold
and silver at tho present legal ratio
of 10 to 1, without waiting for tho aid
or consent of anyothcr nation."
McKlnlcy's Address,
Canton, Nov. 7. President-elect
McKInloy Bent tho following dispatch
to Mark nannn:
"Canton, Nov. 5. Hon. M. A.
Hanna, Waldorf hotel, New York.
Your message announcing tho result
of the election has been, received. I
beg you to accept my hearty thanka
for your great services in tho causo of
sound money and protection through
out tho campaign now closed and
gloriously won. They were, most gen
erous and effective, and will receive
tho warm approbation of your coun
trymon every whoro. I will be pleased
to have you convoy to your associates
of the national committee my high
appreciation of their olllclent services.
Tho people in their majesty, ignorj
lng party lines, have declared their
detestation of repudiation and dis
honor, in whateverspeclous guise they
may bo presented. -They havo with
tho samo mighty power, affirmed their
doYotlon to law and order, und their
undovlatlng respect for justice and
tho courts. They havo proclaimed
tho unfaltering determination to sup
port and uphold tho constituted auth
orities of tho country, and have there
by given new vigpr and strength to
our free institutions. They havo in
deed, again consecrated thcnisclyes
to country and baptized tho ordln
anco of freo government with a new
and holy patriotism. Tho victory is
not of party or section, but of and
for tho wholo American people
Not tho least of tho triumph or tho
election 1b tho obliteration of sectional
lines in tho republic. Wo havo demon
strated than we area reunited peoplo in
purpose aB in name. Wo havo mani
fested in tho great causo tho spirit of
fraternity and brotherhood that
should always characterize our com
mon and equal citizenship, and havo
proven conclusively that In a country
of equal privileges and equal opportu
nity the insidious doctrine of hate, or
of class, or sectional distinctions can
not prevail. Let us, as Americans,
straightway devote ourselves to tho
upbuilding of America; to the peace,
honor and glory of our common coun
try. Party dissensions should no
longer divide or rack tho public mind,
nor the zeal or temper of either sldo
deter any citizen from patriotic de
votion to the good of all.
"William M'Kinley."
Dissolution Notice,
Tho Copartnership heretofore ex
isting between W. A. Hamilton &
John Molr under tho firm namo of
Hamilton & Mnlr Is this day mut
ually dissolved. All claims duo to
suld Hrm to bo paid to W. A, Hamilton.
Any urns againsosaiu iinn wmuo paiu
by each one paying one-half. W. A.
Hamilton continues tho bulsncis.
W. A. Hamilton
John Moih,
Salem, Oregon October 22nd 1800.
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David Ignatius
Washington Post Columnist, Novelist
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 2:00 PM
Washington Post columnist David Ignatius was online Wednesday, May 27, at 2 p.m. ET to discuss his latest novel, The Increment, a spy thriller about the CIA and a veteran agent who must go rogue to seek out the validity of a message he receives that reveals Iran is making real progress toward a bomb.
David Ignatius: Hello to all. Apologies for being late to the discussion but I was off doing my habitual practice of reporting--in this case meeting with the new Indian ambassador. But I am eager to answer your questions about the Increment...and anything else.
New York City: I have read your columns and articles over the years and appreciated them. As an Iranian-American academic, I am hoping against hope that President Obama would surmount the incredible obstacles he faces to mount a new strategic vision of truly engaging Iran. Given this sensitive climate, how is your novel helpful or unhelpful in the quest to normalize U.S.-Iran relations?
David Ignatius: I hope that The Increment shows the richness and complexity of Iranian life--and in that sense will encourage the process of engagement between the two countries, something I have urged in many columns over the past two years. The novel also offers a frank discussion of the Iranian nuclear program and the dangers of weaponization. That's an issue that has to be addressed as the US and Iran talk. The last thing I should say is...this is a novel. It's written to tell an exciting story. It's not in the realm of fact, but fiction.
Arlington, Va.: I read your earlier books, "Body of Lies" and "Agents of Innocence," which I think is the best and should be read by all of your fans. I also saw your interview on Charlie Rose where you talk about how you did your research on Iran, but I was curious about how you did your research on the technology and gadgets mentioned in your latest book. I noticed from the various great reviews about your book that this issue was the most criticized. Thanks again for all your great writings.
David Ignatius: I researched the process of weaponization by reading as much as I could, and then by talking with a nuclear scientist from the Energy Department, who helped me through the unclassified literature on this subject. I like to get these details right in my fiction, and I thank this scientist, Dr. John Harvey, in the acknowledgements at the end of my book.
Frederick, Md.: Your Harry Pappas seems to be anti-James Bond, based more on someone like John le Carre's George Smiley. While le Carre emphasizes a more staid personality, in contrast to Ian Fleming's Bond, doesn't Pappas seem a bit out of place in Iranian-based covert activities with a semi-secret para-military ops group? In essence, should an older bureaucrat stay behind and let a Bond-like character dodge bullets and crawl under barbed wire?
David Ignatius: Well, as a 59-year-old myself, I don't think "older guys" should necessarily be left behind when the fun starts. And I think Harry is doing what a CIA officer would want to do, if he felt he needed to eyeball the source in the field. If you've read the book, you know that Harry is struggling to understand what the intelligence from Iran means--and to avoid making the Iraq WMD rush-to-war mistake. So he really needs to be there.
New York City: Hello Mr. Ignatius, I just read "Increment" and it was an excellent read. My question to you is: How does the CIA run human sources into Iran if we have no diplomatic relations with that country? We don't have a presence there, so are we just doing it from neighboring countries, like UAE or posting "Non Official Cover" operatives in Dubai? I know this is a sensitive topic, but please say what you can. I can only imagine the CIA must be very burdened by not having a diplomatic presence on the ground in Iran. Thank you
David Ignatius: Well, I'm just guessing, but I assume we run our sources from third countries in the region--places to which our assets can travel. And of course with modern communications gear, the need for face-to-face meetings is much less.
Boston, Mass.: I have heard that many spy novels have more truth in their fiction than many contemporary news articles about the intel community because the author is much more liberated writing under the guise of "fiction." Is that true in your new book?
David Ignatius: I try to be honest in everything I write. That said, there's no question that fiction offers a broader canvas on which to paint your portraits of people and events. Columns are written with a 750-word limit; a novel is usually 100,000 words or more. So obviously there is a better chance to unpack your ideas.
Munich, Germany: In Graham Greene's "The Human Factor," a secret service agent betrays his country for love in the midst of the faceless, impersonal Cold War, while a war of influence was being fought by the two monoliths.
The Middle East and Arab World have always been different, haven't they? In your last book, you described how an informant is turned or recruited by having him speak with his mother over a cell phone.
In your experience as a journalist and author, is the so- called "Human Factor" more important in the Middle East than in other parts of the world?
David Ignatius: I am glad you mentioned "The Human Factor," because that's one of my favorite Greene novels, and was something of a model for The Increment. Without giving away my plot, I can say that the two main characters--the Iranian scientist and the CIA officer, Harry Pappas--are each led to "betray" the rules because of what they feel are higher moral obligations. That was the same puzzle Greene was working in his book. I an a HUGE Greene fan. I re-read his novels every few years for inspiration--always a reminder of his genius as a writer and my relative frailty.
Toronto, Canada: Hi -- I wanted to know if the writer has ever been Iran?
David Ignatius: I spent two weeks in Iran in August-Sept 2006. One of the most interesting reporting trips of my life. I would love to go back. Iran defies every expectation. It's more modern, dynamic, open--with people who love the regime and people who hate it all, eager to tell a visitor what they think.
Washington, D.C.: Hi! I work in the intel sector and I have to say, I love your books. I've read them all, plus the works of Robert Ludlum, Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, Tom Clancy... you all are fantastic writers. I want to ask you, who are your favorite authors? And also, do you have any others that you can recommend to me? I read so fast that I'm running out of good books! Thanks so much!
David Ignatius: Thanks for your kind words about my books. I like the thrillers written by the former head of the British security service, MI5, Stella Remington. I like the historical spy novels of Alan Furst. I like anything written by Robert Harris, who like me is a former journalist. But my reading tastes, to be honest, tend toward the 19th century. I am currently on a Russian kick, reading Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky. Chacun a son gout.
Oxon Hill, Md.: My question is simply why? You are such a real time authority, why water yourself down and divert from your mission by writing fiction. I know it is a nice hobby and all but you need to stay focused. Any guilt about wasting your time and effort?
David Ignatius: I love both kinds of writing--the journalism in my columns and the fictional narratives of my books. The two reinforce each other. So no, it doesn't feel like a waste of time. Quite the opposite.
Washington, D.C.: In a recent column, you stated, "If you read the CIA's careful 10-page summary of the 40 briefings it has given to Congress since 2002 on "enhanced interrogation techniques," it's pretty hard not to conclude that Pelosi is shading the truth to retrospectively cover her backside." But what do you make of the fact that Bob Graham, who is pretty well known for his overall integrity as well as for his scrupulous note-taking, has disputed the CIA's characterization of the briefing they gave him at the same time, as well as whether the CIA briefed him on several other occasions -- a claim the CIA retracted when confronted by him and his notes?
David Ignatius: Given what has emerged, I would take back the word "careful." It looked careful when I wrote my column, but Graham has noted some errors in the document that should embarrass the people at the CIA who compiled it. That said, I still think the record supports what I said, which is that Pelosi's version was "shading the truth."
New York, N.Y.: Do you know any Iranians, either in Iran or in America, who have read your book? If so, what have been their comments?
David Ignatius: Yes, I showed the book to several Iranians before publication, and I have heard from a number of them since then. To summarize: They thought the book offered an accurate description of the country. One Iranian friend told me, "I felt I was in Tehran." He may have just been being nice to the author, but that pleased me.
Arlington, Va.: You say you asked a person from Dept of Energy regarding weaponization, but what about the technology regarding satellites, cell phones and e-mail capabilities that the intelligence community can use and exploit, did you have a credible reference? Thanks again!
David Ignatius: I read a lot about the CIA as part of my job, and I drew on that and my own reporting. This is a novel, so much of my story is fanciful. But I do try to get the details right.
washingtonpost.com: Speaker vs. Spies: A Test for Obama (Post, May 17)
Fairfax, Va.: Was there any reason to choose the name 'Pappas' as one of the characters? This brings to mind Ike Pappas, the former CBS newsman, who covered a variety of stories over the years and was present when Jack Ruby shot Lee Harvey Oswald. Is the name choice any kind of salute to him?
David Ignatius: I hadn't thought of Ike Pappas, actually. I had a friend years ago at the Wall Street Journal named Pappas, and I guess I was thinking of him. But basically, I wanted a down-to-earth character with the cultural anchor of Greek-American life, and that's how I came up with the name.
Arlington, Va.: David -- How would you compare this book with your older novels?
David Ignatius: I learn something new about writing with each novel. My first book, "Agents of Innocence," was very close to fact in its account of how the CIA developed Yasser Arafat's intelligence chief as a US asset. My subsequent books all draw from real life, but also embroidered it: "SIRO" described agency operations in Central Asia in the 1970s and '80s; "The Bank of Fear" explored Saddam's Iraq and the agency's dealings with that horrific regime; "A Firing Offense" played with information about France, China, biological weapons and my own field of journalism. And so on...As I matured as a writer, I have felt more comfortable
imagining a landscape, and also more committed to deliver the surprises and plot twists that thriller readers (me included) expect from a book.
New York, N.Y.: In your opinion, how far long is Iran towards building a nuclear weapon?
David Ignatius: My own guess is that US intelligence is right, that the Iranians are somewhere between three and five years from making a deliverable nuclear bomb.
Rockville, Md.: Dave,
I haven't read "The Increment", but let me guess -- the CIA is loaded with a bunch of careerist screw-ups who are hindering the Jack Bauer-like protagonist. There are some wise, magical people who are there solely to help our hero, and the real enemy is at home. Am I getting somewhere in the ballpark? Thanks.
David Ignatius: Actually, that's not what the book is about at all.
Reston, Va.: Does this novel correctly represent CIA resistance to unconventional information and interpretations? Is this rigid view the reason why the CIA has ignored the strategic electromagnetic pulse (EMP) threat to the U.S.?
David Ignatius: The CIA is a bureaucracy, for sure. But compared to some parts of our government, they seem relatively open to unconventional ideas. I can't answer about EMP because I don't know the agency's views...but that's certainly an issue that's getting USG attention.
Toronto, Canada: Do you think Israel would have attacked Lebanon or Gaza had they been able to defend themselves with atomic weapons?
David Ignatius: You are implicitly asking whether nuclear weapons could stabilize the Middle East. I have a hard time imagining that. The likely result of an Iranian bomb (let alone a Lebanese bomb) would be a nuclear arms race in the region that would be genuinely dangerous, imho.
David Ignatius: So...we have come to the end of the hour and I should sign off. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions. I hope you all will enjoy "The Increment" and will send any comments or questions to my publisher, WW Norton and Co. in New York. Best to all.
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TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama defensive back Mark Barron was arrested in Mobile on a misdemeanor charge of second-degree hindering prosecution Sunday after a single-car accident involving his Chrysler 300.
Barron was booked on a $500 bond, and was later released.
At roughly 5 a.m., police were called to the scene of the accident at Michigan Ave., and Interstate-10 in Mobile, according to MPD spokesperson Christopher Levy. The car struck the center wall of the interstate, but Barron was not the driver and was unhurt. According to Levy, Barron told the officer on the scene that his car had been taken from a nightclub without permission by a man he knew only as "Bull."
"The officer began to investigate it and determined that Barron's cousin, Jeremy Lang, in fact was the driver of the car and had left the scene before officers arrived," Levy said.
Barron's unwillingness to identify Lang brought about the charge. Levy said the officer made several attempts to convince Barron not to mislead the investigation, including involving his mother and grandmother, but Barron's story did not change.
According to Alabama criminal code, hindering prosecution is defined as the following:
(a) A person commits the crime of hindering prosecution in the second degree if with the intent to hinder the apprehension, prosecution, conviction or punishment of another for conduct constituting a Class C felony or a Class A misdemeanor, he renders criminal assistance to such person.
Second-degree hindering prosecution is a Class A misdemeanor, for which the maximum penalty is a one-year jail term. A UA spokesperson said Alabama coach Nick Saban is aware of the charge, but will not comment on it until he has gathered more facts on the case.
Barron, an All-Southeastern Conference safety, was Alabama's leading tackler last season and is from Mobile. The senior-to-be is expected to be limited in spring practice while rehabilitating from surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle.
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By now everyone is well aware that Cuban superstar outfield Yasiel Puig, who made his major league baseball debut on Monday evening before 37,055 at Dodger Stadium, defected to the United States from Cuba. Everyone also knows that the Dodgers signed the (then) 21-year-old ball player to an enormous 7-year/$42 million contract basically unseen – except by two people. One of those people was Dodgers Vice President of Vice President of Amateur Scouting Logan White, who is also credited with finding other Dodger gems such as Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw.
But long before Logan White had ever heard the name Yasiel Puig, Dodger scouting legend Mike Brito was already all over this kid.
I had an opportunity to interview Mike on the field during batting practice prior to Puig's MLB debut on Monday to get a first hand account on how he came across the guy who could very well become one of the greatest baseball players of our generation.
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RC: This has to be a really exciting day for you, Mike.
MB: It's my number 32 in 35 years to make it to the big leagues so I'm pretty happy… and a good one.
RC: Thirty two?
MB: …in 35 years.
RC: There's been a lot of hype in the media about Yasiel, perhaps even more so than when you discovered Fernando Valenzuela because of today's social media that didn't exist back then. How would you compare this to Fernandomania?
MB: The big thing with Fernando is that I don't think that mania will happen again. This guy (Puig) is close in making an impact but with Fernando, everywhere he pitched, stadiums were packed and people came from other cities when Fernando was going to pitch when the Dodgers were playing and I don't think that is ever going to happen again, but this guy is kind of close. He's only 22 and I hope that he starts with a good season. He's got all the talent in the world, he's a five-tool player. All he needs is to be a bit patient and change his attitude a little bit and he's going to be a great player.
RC: There are so many different stories out there about how you came to find Yasiel, how did it actually happen?
MB: It happened when he played in Canada in a tournament (when he was with the Cuban national team). I saw him there when I went over there with Mexico's team to see players and by coincidence I saw him play. I was excited when I saw him and that was almost five years ago. I made (a scouting) report on him. I knew he was a good player but I knew that I would have no chance to see him.
At the beginning of the year last year, I read in the paper that Yasiel Puig had escaped (defected) and my brother in Cuba called me and said 'Hey, you know that player you liked that you saw in Canada? He's on his way right now to Cancun.' When I saw that I called Logan White and said 'Logan, we've got a player that played in Cuba that is in Cancun right now, and when I saw him he was a five-tool player.' Logan told me to keep track of him and see what happens.
We found out from a friend of mine that (Puig) was in Cancun and that he was going to be in Mexico pretty soon, so Logan White went with me and another scout to see him in Mexico. We watched him for four days, only hitting, because we didn't want to take a chance of someone seeing him run or see him throw and we didn't want to see him (get) hurt.
I have to give Logan White a lot of credit because he had to take my word for it because I was the only guy to see him play.
RC: One of the stories that I had heard is that Yasiel had been held captive while he was in Mexico. Is that true?
MB: He was (held) captive in Mexico. Some people put (up) some money to bring him from Cuba. Some people rented a big boat and spent $10,000 and brought him to Cancun. These guys have a lot of money and they knew what kind of player (Puig) was, so they spent some money with the idea that they were going to make more and that's what happened.
RC: Was the intention to come to the United States all along or was it to keep him in Mexico to play in Mexico?
MB: No, they brought him (to Mexico) to bring him to the United States because the guy in Cuba… I cannot give you his name because he (is still) doing it, knew he was major league material. As a matter of fact, he did it with another player about three weeks ago who is in Mexico right now. They know who has talent and who does not and they know whether to spend that kind of money or not. Look at how much money (the Dodgers) paid for the kid (Puig).
RC: Wow, that's incredible.
MB: It's not incredible, it's going to happen and it's going to keep happening. As long as Castro is still there, they're going to keep coming and they're going to be spending money because they know who they're going to spend it on.
RC: I was at Rancho Cucamonga when Puig made his debut there and you and I spoke briefly about him and it seems to me that this has to be extremely exciting for you when you stop and think of how far Yasiel has come in less than a year, especially after the spring training that he had.
MB: Let me tell you, I've been with the Dodgers for 35 years and this makes my 32nd player to reach the big leagues and he is the best position player I've ever signed. I've signed a lot of good pitchers like Fernando Valenzuela, Ismael Valdez, Antonio Osuna, a lot of big pitchers, but position players he's the best. I don't think there's going to be something close to him for a long time.
All he needs is time, something that he has. I told him to be patient and have a good attitude and he's going to be great. I'm very confident (in) him.
RC: Thank you for your time, Mike, I really appreciate it.
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Author's Note:
In Tuesday night's game, the second of Puig's career, he hit his first and second career home runs – the first an absolute monster shot to left field and the second a hard line drive to right field. In doing so, Puig became the first Dodger ever to hit multiple home runs in their first two major league games.


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Food manoeuvres from human hoovers
It hit me when I was watching Coro St last Thursday night.
That craving I get every once in a while for a large banana icecream sundae topped with rich warm chocolate sauce and some hundreds-and-thousands over the top, if I was lucky enough to locate any in the pantry.
It'd been exactly 36 hours after spending $345 at the supermarket, and I was quietly confident that I had all the ingredients needed for one of my creamy specials. There was the container of Neapolitan we'd diplomatically chosen after Quiet Middle Child and she-once- known-as-Little-Weenie almost came to blows over icecream choices at Pak 'n Save.
The chocolate sauce sitting safely behind the tomato sauce bottle in the fridge was a last-ditch effort to placate the 15-year-old when she had packed a sad about being unable to eat the brownie I was making for a barbecue that night, due to it containing her fatal allergen . . . egg.
And the hundreds-and- thousands had been sitting around for some time going stale, thanks to the same child deciding taking fairy bread (her absolute perennial favourite) to school was gay.
I was sure we'd received at least a dozen perfectly ripe bananas from the to- the-door fruit and vege service we'd been enjoying over the past month or so, nestled alongside lettuce, tomatoes and courgettes in its box. My mouth watered at the thought.
I'd just unpacked the dish drawers, so I knew a sundae glass was washed and sparkling in the cupboard. A spoon was available and, best of all, the kids were both in their bedrooms doing what I thought was homework but in reality was goodness only knows.
Hubby was at the first of his three scheduled Christmas functions, so I was alone to do whatever I wanted.
And I wanted a banana icecream sundae.
Now, before I carry on with the unfortunate story, I have to set the scene. Pudding in our household is fairly rare - to be truthful, we only have formal dessert when visitors come. On a normal night, Hubby might snack on cheese and crackers, and I might grab a handful of marshmallows or a pottle of "no bits" yoghurt to devour as the watershed turns television "adult" with the setting of the sun.
The kids like a biscuit or two, the cats crunch on their "sensitive stomach" biscats, and the fridge is closed before the hour of 10.
In other words, a fairly typical Kiwi household.
But every now and again, I crave icecream. It's been that way all my life - I can go 12 months without spooning an ice-cold dob of cream straight on to my sensitive teeth and never think about it once. Then, without warning, the idea of "cookies and cream" or "goody goody gumdrops" gets my heart racing and the saliva glands activated.
It's a bit of a burden, but one I bear.
So, blissfully unaware of what was to come, I stepped into the kitchen last Thursday night with just one thing on my mind. And - as you can probably guess from the luck I am usually gifted with - I was sadly disappointed.
Reaching into the freezer, my fingers connected with an uncannily light icecream container with not a skerrick of product inside. Fury flashed my skull red. "Who ate all the icecream?" I hollered at the top of my voice.
A faint reply from the 15-year- old's bedroom floated to me. "Temeca did," she called, referring to her 14-year-old best friend in the whole world.
"But it was only purchased yesterday," I yelled.
"She's a pig when it comes to icecream . . . you know that," came the reply. Of course I knew that.
Hang on though . . . I could still rescue the moment with chocolate sauce on wafers. Shifting the tomato sauce to one side, I searched the fridge for the elusive brown bottle. "Where's the chocolate sauce?" I screamed. "We only got it yesterday."
"We took it to the beach this afternoon and our friends ate it all," came the answer. "You know those guys are pigs."
Oh well, I thought, bananas - while not the best things to gorge on before bed - were still the healthiest option on the table. Turning to the fruit basket, I scanned fruitlessly the tired- looking apples, limp oranges and scummy lemons for one of the dozen or so bananas I knew were there.
"Who has eaten all the bananas?" I hollered angrily.
"Sorry Mum," called Quiet Middle Child. "We made some banana smoothies and by the time we realised, we'd used them all!"
Dejectedly, I located the container of "hundreds and thousands" in the pantry. Licking my finger, I dipped it into the tiny balls of sugar and stuck the catch in my mouth. They tasted old and soft, and I gave up after one try.
A Mallowpuff is what I need, I thought. Unfortunately, the three packs I'd purchased the day before sat empty in the rubbish bin.
"A few people came over after school and they were hungry so they raided the cupboards," someone said from their bedroom.
What were these kids, I thought . . . blimmin' human hoovers or something?
A more detailed scan of the pantry revealed the extent of the pillage. All the biscuits were wiped out, the two-minute noodles were decimated, the bread all gone, the lolly jar completely stripped, the peanut butter violated and anything vaguely resembling a donut gone by lunchtime.
The fridge was even worse. All the English muffins were missing, the leftover brownie just a distant memory, the soda-with-a-twist-of- lemon empty and the Up-and-Gos all up and gone.
I sighed in despair.
"Exactly how many people were here today after school and ate possibly $200 worth of groceries?" I demanded.
There was a silence as they calculated. "Only about 15," the person once known as Little Weenie called back. "Not many."
As I kissed the possibility of a banana icecream sundae goodbye, I made a promise to myself. No more yummy biscuits, delicious slices and juicy fresh fruit for this household any more.
At the supermarket this week, our trolley will feature grainy crackers, tasteless muesli bars, gluten-free carrot loaf and sultana biscuits.
And guess what I'll be doing as soon as I can . . . shouting myself a banana icecream sundae at the local icecream shop. It's the least I deserve.
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My favorite look this week was… On eyes: L'Oreal With a Twist (inner lid), Strawberry Blonde (middle of lid), Cherie Merie (outer lid/crease).
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Nintendo has recently shocked the world by announcing that they would be releasing not only retail games for their upcoming Wii U console, but will also be supporting digital downloads of the same games via their digital shopping service. This is a huge announcement for the company, revealing a massive shift in its strategy in the way it treats the gaming market. Before we all jump for joy in anticipation, however, let's first examine the various advantages and disadvantages that both the retail and digital markets face, and what it means for Nintendo's future.
When it comes down to deciding whether or not I perfer digital downloads over retail games, I must admit that I'm somewhat afraid of change. I know that the digital frontier is the next big thing, but there's just something about holding a physical copy of a game that makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. Call me nostalgic, but in this age of innovation and technology there's still a part of me that wants to cling onto my discs and cartridges. Aside from this I actually do have a couple good reasons for letting retail games stick around. First off, there's the packaging. I know that game manuals and cover art can all be transferred to the digital world no problem, but what about the things that have no digital substitutes? I realize that these are only rare occurances, but what about the packed-in extras that come with special editions and such? My coveted copy of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was made all the better thanks to a bonus CD with a sweet soundtrack. It's physical bonuses like this that make me feel that hard copies still have a place in this world.
Some things simply cannot be restricted to an online download
There's also, believe it or not, a practical reason for wanting to hang on to physical discs. If my Nintendo Wii chokes and dies all I have to do is buy a new console and play with my old copies of the game. But if all I had were the digital downloads, that would mean taking the time to re-download every single game that I ever owned! Talk about tedious.
On the other hand, I'd be lying if I said that the digital format doesn't have its own share of advantages. Obviously there's the convenience of not having to rummage around a pile of game cases just to find the right one, but there's also the issue of price. At $60, buying a full retail game is quite the investment these days. However, by moving the games to the digital space Nintendo could help ease the sting by cutting the costs of manufacturing all the game cases, manuals, and discs that are included in that 60 bucks. It's obvious that the price of games isn't going anywhere but up, so why not embrace the digital frontier to kill off this trend before it gets worse?
HD consoles like the Xbox 360 have already seen success with digital releases of their games, so why not do the same for the Wii U?
What makes me even more excited about Nintendo's announcement of digital downloads doesn't even have to do with the games themselves. Think just for a moment about what this move means for the future of the company's online strategy. The Wii's online features were mediocre at best and outright broken at worst. But by announcing such a huge commitment as releasing full games on a digital store, Nintendo is showing that they finally get it. Details like this could very well be the first signs of Nintendo truly embracing the online experience. Once you realize that, the prospect of digital downloads becomes all the more appetizing.
Does Nintendo finally get what it means to be online?
When it comes down to it, however, I still plan on purchasing retail games for my Wii U. Digital downloads sound amazing, but I'm not ready to let go of my coveted physical game cases just yet. It's what the move to the internet means for Nintendo that really gets me excited about digital downloads, and makes me anticipate all the more the console's official showcase at this year's e3.


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Warglory, Marines - a WW2 fantasy
Warglory is a game of soldiers, of fighting, of choosing either to follow the rules & survive or break them and earn a name, a reputation with life longer than yours.
Marines is set in Warglorys fantasy universe, told not from the eyes of man but from those of the things he once believed in. It borrows heavily from old Norse, Slavic & German myth. Dvergr the black elgi are a formidable race often pitted against the wilder powers of man, fae, troll and monsters far across the many worlds of Yggdrasil linked by the spirit conduits of the World Roots. In this game it is the settings second Great War, fought with gun and bomb and bayonet, with armoured column and infantry, with air support and artillery. Strange magics bloody the mudfoots fight as players seek glory in the most terrible war yet between man & monster of a universe thick with peril.
This is an established game. Ive been running it for over 3 years now; it has grown considerably from its bone-simple beginnings. There have never been hit points, nobody shrugs off bullet wounds and melee is as much about good writing as it is roll of the dice. Tactics revolve around fire and manoeuvre, with magic offering situational utility for those who pursue the sorcerous paths & ken the wielding of them.
Rules are simple and low on bookwork, designed always for forum play. Every shot can kill, every melee roll could incapacitate one or both combatants. Combat can be brutal and unforgiving; GMs are best to interpret events in a players favour when no mistake is made, but fools live fast and die young.
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I should also say Happy Chinese New Year! That's right, today we start to celebrate the year of the dragon. Look for my post and our celebrations, coming up this week. Other than that we don't have much going on this week. Hubby is working, Mr.B is going to school and Queenie and I will do our thing at home. My healthier attempts at eating and exercising is going well. I'm really enjoying working out; a lot more than I thought I would, LOL. I still get horrible sugar cravings, but I'm hoping I can get passed those soon.
I have a few repeats in my menu this week. I kept forgetting to take my pork shoulder out of the freezer (something I'm bad about remembering), so I'm hoping to get to that this week. Tonight, we'll be celebrating Chinese New Year with an amazing Asian inspired meal. I think I'm as excited, as the kids are, LOL. So, here is my plan for the week (in no particular order)
- Root beer Pulled Pork sandwiches, with bean salad
- baked pork taquitos, with spicy black beans
- braised chicken thighs, with couscous
- Pasta with beef and rapini
- Steamed Cod with Gingered Tomatoes and Spring Rolls with Hoisin Dip (Chinese New Year)
- Minestrone with bread machine garlic bread
- leftovers
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That beep you hear is a radio receiver. Allison Castellan and Christa Rabenold are trying to find an Eastern box turtle fitted with a small radio transmitter. The turtle lives in Otter Point Creek along the Chesapeake Bay north of Baltimore. Because of urbanization, road building, and pet collection in the region, there aren't too many of these small reptiles left. So the two NOAA volunteers are helping out for the day with an ongoing study to track the range and populations of the turtles.
This isn't part of Alison and Christa's normal duties in the Office of Coastal Resource Management back at NOAA Headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. It's one of many activities of the sixth annual NOAA Restoration Day.
Despite torrential rains and powerful thunderstorms, scores of NOAA employees joined up with state and local community volunteers on June 18th at locations in Maryland and Virginia for a day-long event to help out with activities ranging from weeding to planting underwater grass to tracking box turtles.
Today, we take you on-scene to Otter Point Creek.
It's Wednesday, July 8th, 2009, and those stories are coming up on this episode of Making Waves from NOAA's National Ocean Service.
Each year in June, hundreds of NOAA employees, along with state and local partners, get away from their offices for a day of hard work along the Chesapeake Bay. The volunteers tackle projects that help restore the Bay and surrounding areas to more healthy states.
Restoration Day 2009 was in two locations this year. The main restoration activities were held near Abington, Maryland at a place called Otter Point Creek, part of the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. And farther South, a smaller group gathered at First Landing State Park near Virginia Beach.
We caught up with Alison Hammer at Otter Point Creek the morning of the event after she finished getting all of the teams off to their working areas. Alison is the chief of the coastal resources assessment branch in the National Ocean Service's special projects office,. She was part of the NOAA team that started Restoration Day six years ago, and she's been in charge of putting it together every year since.
"This event is so popular that we have a waiting list. We went from the first event, probably was 50 people, and now we're at 150 here. Another the way the event has grown is now we have a complementary event in VA in another part of the Chesapeake Bay run by the NOAA Ch. Bay office down there, and there's 50 volunteers doing other activities at First Landing State Park (near Norfolk). So that's about 250 people if you think about, including all the partners and helpers we work with, all working together on one day for NOAA Restoration."
Alison said she was very happy with how many volunteers made it to the event, because the weather wasn't very cooperative this year.
"Today we woke up with a major thunderstorms and torrential downpours, we knew the weather looked like it was going to be rainy, but never saw rain like this before, so I am so pleased to see how many people did show up, and they are doing all the activities so far, except we probably will limit the canoeing around looking for native grasses underwater, because the water is cloudy from all the rain."
While teams won't be able to see much in the cloudy water, they will be planting new native underwater grasses that were actually grown indoors in 22 different NOAA offices over the past four months. She explains:
"So here we're planting two types: one is wild celery and one is water star grass, so it's more freshwater because we're North in the Bay. We'll plant them as seeds or little sprouts, and they grow for three months in the offices themselves. So we have a big tub with water filled up… we actually use kitty litter trays with soil and sand in it, and then it's filled with water in a big black tub, and it's all throughout our office buildings at NOAA, and it has a real positive effect, it's a real water cooler kind of thing – people come by and check and say 'oh these grasses are helping the Bay, and there's a learning component, so it's really useful for people to learn about it."
As we left Alison to get back to the task of keeping the ongoing activities flowing smoothly, we ran into Shauna Jay, park manager at Otter Point Creek's Anita C. Leight Estuary Center. We ducked inside to avoid a light drizzle to talk about the Center and the activities of the day.
"We're known as the best kept secret in Hartford County, one of three sites that make up the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve of Maryland… We sit on the Northern part of the Chesapeake Bay. We're owned and operated by Hartford County, but we have more than just a Parks and Recreation mission. We do research and monitoring … but we also do all kinds of fun environmental education, so we do canoeing, pontooning, kayaking, hiking, kids programs, summer camps – you name it we do it – just to get the community out to learn about the environment and Chesapeake Bay.
She gave us a quick rundown of the activities for the day:
"Well, today is a big restoration day, and as you know, centers like mine need lots and lots of help. We have about 75 active volunteers, but there's only so much we can do. So when NOAA offered to come out and have the restoration day here, I was excited because there's and endless amount of activities we need help with."
"So today folks are helping to repair a pond, it's a working pond that helps with the water quality in the Chesapeake, they are pulling out invasive plants, they are looking for trash and planting trees and searching for turtles, so they're learning a little bit about our telemetry program, which is some research we do here. They are working in my native gardens pulling weeds – bless you – in the rain. And there are a variety of other things too, so there are some NOAA-driven initiatives. They're looking for bench marks and burying bench marks, and all kinds of cool stuff."
Before we left Shauna to get back to work, we also asked her to explain one more thing: what exactly is an estuary, anyway?
"That's the number one question: what is an estuary? An estuary is a body of water where the river meets the sea, basically. So it's a bay, but not every bay is actually an estuary. So the Chesapeake Bay is an estuary and it meets the Atlantic ocean and all of the rivers over six states all come together and meet in one area, so an estuary is a brackish water environment, which means it's a mix of salt and fresh, which produces wonderful habitat for tons of species, so it's very, very species rich, and there are species that live in estuaries that don't live in salt water or in fresh water so it's its own unique habitat. They're very important buffers for the health of all our rivers and it's an amazing, amazing place where you find lots of wetlands."
Back outside, Eric Schwab, the Deputy Secretary of Maryland's Department of Natural Resources, was also on hand to volunteer for the day with restoration efforts. Since about half of Chesapeake Bay lies within the state of Maryland, the health and productivity of this giant estuary is one of the big focuses of the state. He said that while it would be preferable to be focus on conservation -- to help prevent problems from developing in the first place – most of the challenges faced by the Bay today are restoration challenges.
"It's restoring water quality, it's restoring important biological features like submerged grasses and oysters, and it's restoring populations of fish like shad that at one time migrated in and out of the Bay in great numbers and frankly today are represented by a fraction of their former selves. So a lot of the challenges are restoration challenges and those challenges move inland too. When you look at the Bay and many of its problems, you can't help but look at the impacts that have occurred terrestrially around the watershed, so going back and retrofitting things like parking lots, going back and restoring riparian buffers, going back and restoring the integrity of freshwater systems that feed the Bay, are important parts of this challenge as well."
He also talked about the importance of the Bay to the state and the region.
"Well when you look at Maryland, you can't help but think of anything but the Chesapeake Bay – I mean it is really, not only the physiographic center, but our cultural heart and soul, as well, And I think people in Maryland relate to the Bay in ways that probably environmentally very few other people around the country have the opportunity to connect with such an important natural feature. It's important to us economically, we still have tremendous seafood resources that come from the Bay, it's important to us socially and recreationally, as people flock to the Bay on a regular basis to boat and fish and swim. And we just take great pride in the Bay, we're a little sad at the condition we've allowed it to get into but we're bound and determined to correct that."
Correcting that – bringing the Bay back to a more healthy state – is also now a higher federal priority. In May, President Obama signed an executive order for protection and restoration of the Bay that lays out a new and larger federal role and leadership in this effort. NOAA's role in this will be to work with the Department of the Interior to develop three important reports: one on climate change and adaptation, one about the relationship of habitat and living resources in the area, and one that focuses on improving monitoring to help us get a system-wide perspective on the health of the bay. Once completed, these reports will be rolled in with reports about the Bay generated by other federal agencies, and all of this will be pieced together to form one unified strategy in partnership with the states to protect the Bay.
One of the main people involved in this new initiative is Sean Corson, deputy director of the NOAA Chesapeake Bay office. We spoke with Corson at the event about how an event like Restoration Day plays into the bigger picture about protecting the Bay:
"There's a clear recognition that we need to do more to benefit the health of the bay. A lot of that starts in small tributaries like the one we're on here today on Otter Point Creek. There's nearly 17 million people that live in this watershed, and they live in and around these little nooks and crannies that all drain down into the main stem of the bay, and many of our every day activities that are in our backyards, runoff from parking lots, and agricultural practices have a dramatic impact on the Bay every day. So efforts like this help connect people to what those impacts are and what we can do to correct them."
He added that he's found that most people who come to work for NOAA do so because they want to be involved in protection and restoration efforts, and because they're interested in environmental issues and want to get engaged. Restoration Day is one of the few chances each year that most employees get to connect with the work they're doing day in and day out.
"Every day, people work in a whole range of different scenarios, but they don't often get out and have a hands on experience we're they're really working on an actual restoration project where they can see the results of their labor at the end of the day. And this helps connect people to the reason why they're going to work every day. So I think that's important, in addition, the bay restoration effort has been going on for a long time and it's going to require federal and state and county initiatives – big programmatic initiatives – to get off the ground, but it's also going to rely heavily on just individual commitment. People need to come out here and spend the time to work in their back yard. Between those two, it's ultimately how we're going to provide the appropriate amount of protection for the Bay. "
Cora Johnson is one of the NOAA employees who braved the thunder and heavy rain to come out for the day. Cora is an administrative officer for the office of habitat conservation in the restoration center of NOAA's Marine Fisheries Office. She was assigned to a team that dove into the bushes and trees of a large native garden in front of Otter Point Creek's Anita C. Leight Estuary Center to pull out weeds and invasive species to clear the way for native plants to flourish. It was her first time taking part in Restoration Day.
"We found lots of interesting animals like spiders and crawling creatures. That's been interesting, but it's been real fun. I have a wonderful group that I'm working with. My job is mostly sitting at the desk pushing numbers, papers, and calling people on the phone. I wanted to come out and see what we are representing. The restoration center, their job is to restore things back to its natural state, so this is what we're doing to this land- we're restoring this garden to what it really looked like when they first created it. "
If you want to see some pictures taken at this year's Restoration Day at Otter Point Creek and get links to some of the offices and programs we talked about today, head over to our Web site at oceanservice.noaa.gov and check out our Weekly News section.
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States and is one of the most productive bodies of water in the world. Otter Point Creek is one part of the Chesapeake Bay national estuarine research Reserve in Maryland, and it's one of 27 reserves that protect over 1.3 million acres of estuarine land around the country. It's called the National Estuarine Research Reserve System and it's managed by NOAA in partnership with coastal states. You can learn more at nerrs.noaa.gov.
We'd like to thank the many people who spoke with us for this episode.
And that's all for this week. If you questions about this week's podcast, about the National Ocean Service, or about our ocean, visit us online, or send us an email at email@example.com.
Now let's bring in the ocean....
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How do I know? What makes me qualified to say that?
I am an ex-player with 15 years in the game and I have been a referee for the past 4 years, both in the UK and US.
I came across thousands of referees whilst playing and have since worked alongside many more and there is no question, in my opinion, that the number one trait that sets the exceptional referees apart from everyone else is their ability to relate to and communicate with players.
It is worth remembering that the majority of your job as a referee is about man-management, of which communication is a vital factor.
Two-Way Process
Remember that communication is a two-way process. Sending and receiving information is a very important aspect of all competitive sports, none more so than football and effective use of this process will make things much easier for you as a referee. Ensure you are not just a sender.
Every time you turn up to officiate, regardless of whether it is a kids game or professional match with thousands of people watching, always arrive with a smile on your face. I do this, every single time I officiate and that is largely because I genuinely enjoy being a referee. So should you; if not, you should probably consider hanging up your whistle.
Being happy, positive and smiling is actually a choice anyone can make. Make the right choice.
Establish A Rapport
Try to establish a rapport with captains and players whenever the chance arises. You don't need to be a comedian but if there is something witty or funny you can think of to say, even if the atmosphere is tense, go ahead and say it. It might just raise a smile and relax everyone.
You don't need to walk around giving high fives to players but if you can come across as a genuine human being, as opposed to a robot following strict protocol, players will be more inclined to cut you some slack, even if you make a poor decision.
Lose Your Ego
The game is not about you; it is about the players. I attended a referees' training course once where the instructor (a respected ex-FIFA referee) opened with the words, "When you step onto that field, you are God."
Admit Your Mistakes (Sometimes)
Here's a secret; players recognise that we are human beings and therefore they know we are going to make mistakes. Don't go blubbering an apology every time you get something wrong; you don't want to come across as weak.
However, if you make a decision and play restarts then you realise it was the wrong decision, don't be afraid to have a quick word in the players' ear next time they run past. Something along the lines of, "Sorry number eight, that was probably a foul, I missed it as I was unsighted."
Being told we are/were right is something we all appreciate. Even though you can't turn back time, players will appreciate your honesty and the justification that they were right.
Explain When Possible
Instead of simply saying "go away" the next time a player questions a foul, if the speed of the game and situation allows it, give a quick explanation along the lines of, "Yes you won the ball number four but you went through the back of his leg first."
This kind of thing goes a long way with players and if you say it with confidence and a smile, 99% of players will nod in agreement and just get on with the game. I don't believe you can ever have the problem of talking too much when officiating matches. Sure, don't attempt to strike up conversation during games about something unrelated to the match itself; players are not there to have a chat and cup of tea. However, talking a lot is much better than not talking enough.
Be Approachable
Being approachable is a great trait for referees to have. I am always approachable on the field and make a point of being so. This does not mean you have to act like a counsellor and sit down to discuss every single decision in detail. It does mean that you should allow players to talk to you and approach you (providing they do not do so aggressively) without waving them away like little children. Be accessible and receptive to players as much as possible without allowing the flow of the game to be disrupted by a barrage of comments.
Communicate With Players 'On Their Level'
You don't need to be dictatorial or condescending, otherwise you will not get respect from players. No player wants to be spoken to like a child and there is absolutely no need for you to use that kind of approach or tone.
We, as referees, are not on the field to be anyone's best friend or win popularity contests; however, it is worth remembering that we are not there to make enemies either so I don't see any reason why you can't have the odd joke with players and talk to them as equals as opposed to lecturing them.
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This was a cake I made for 4yr old Sara's bday. She loves strawberry shortcake and her mom loved the whimsical look of the cake with the pieces cut out. Which by the way is not that easy to do. Each tier is two layers. Strawberry cake with vanilla flavored icing under the fondant. All decorations are icing except for the dolls. Thanks for looking


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U.S. soldiers took defensive positions in the Korengal Valley of Afghanistan's Kunar Province Monday. (David Guttenfelder/Assciated Press)
A woman fed her child while waiting for a train at Gambir train station in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday. (Beawiharta/Reuters)
Rescuers said all 12 crew aboard the Petrozavodsk, a Russian freezer ship, had been rescued Monday. (Reuters)
Students arrived for their first day back at school in Mexico City Monday. (Miguel Tovar/Associated Press)
Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, right, met with former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori, not pictured, in Tokyo Tuesday. (Alexei Druzhinin/RIA-Novosti via Associated Press)
An Italian aerobatics team performed during the third stage of the Giro d'Italia Monday. (Stefano Rellandini/Reuters)
Posters of Lebanese candidates for June 7 parliamentary elections covered the facades of buildings in Tripoli's Bab al-Tabbaneh area, northern Lebanon, Tuesday. (HAIDAR/AFP/Getty Images)
A street performer walked a tightrope while playing violin at the Brighton Festival in southern England Monday. (Luke MacGregor/Reuters)
A resident of Trizidela do Vale jokingly made as if he called for help from a public phone Monday, as severe flooding continued in Brazil. (Antonio Cruz/AFP/Getty Images)
A man leaned up against a trailer in Port Sulphur, La., Monday. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men and boys danced around a fire during celebrations of the holiday Lag Ba'Omer celebrations in Jerusalem Monday. (Oded Balilty/Associated Press)
A Chinese man grieved Tuesday for his child killed a year ago in the earthquake in China's Sichuan province. (Ng Han Guan/Associated Press)
A man looked at a watersprout in northern Indonesia Tuesday. (Yusuf Ahmad/Reuters)
A Russian girl paused on a pedestrian bridge in downtown Moscow Monday. (Dmitry Kostyukov/Getty Images)
Police blocked the entrance to the offices of the world's biggest steel maker, ArcelorMittal, in Luxembourg Tuesday as employees tried force their way in during an annual shareholder meeting. (Jean-Christophe Verhaegen/AFP/Getty Images)
A French aerobatic team flew in formation near Aix-en-Provence, southern France, Monday. (Joel Saget/AFP/Getty Images)
A Los Angeles International Airport worker took a picture of a cargo container lodged in an airplane engine Monday. (Keigo Morita/Reuters)