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The BLACKCAPS have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the ANZ ODI Series against India, winning by 15 runs in a tense encounter at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Rain saw the match reduced to 42 overs per side, having first made an appearance during the first innings. It then returned in the final over of the match, leaving the Duckworth-Lewis system to work out the final result.
In a similar scenario to the first match, Kane Williamson (77) and Ross Taylor (57) did much of the BLACKCAPS donkey work with the bat, before Corey Anderson (44) erupted late on. They finished at 271 for seven, but Duckworth-Lewis revised that total to set India a target of 297.
Virat Kohli (77) and MS Dhoni (56) once again threatened to spoil the BLACKCAPS party, but the asking rate was too much and after 41.3 overs they were held to 277 for nine.
The BLACKCAPS bowlers gave away nothing in the initial overs, quickly helping to escalate the required-run-rate. Matters got worse for the visitors when Tim Southee knocked over the pins of Shikhar Darwin and found the edge of Rohit Sharma to reduce them to 37 for two.
That of course still left the Kohli factor. The prolific number three once again kept his side's hopes alive, but would be thwarted in his efforts for back-to-back centuries, dismissed by Southee in the 33rd over.
Cameos from Ajinkya Rahane (36) and Suresh Raina (35) kept India within striking distance, but with 100 balls remaining they had a tough ask in still needing 166 runs for victory.
The key of course was Dhoni. The Indian skipper looked ready to launch in the final few overs, but Anderson played the hero once more for the BLACKCAPS, sending the danger man on his way with 17 balls remaining.
From there they needed another 40 for victory, but wickets were now starting to fall regularly and no miracle came forth for India.
While expensive, Southee finished leading wicket taker with four for 71, while Anderson was next best with three for 67.
There seems to be a re-occurring formula to the BLACKCAPS plan of attack with the bat at the moment and it paying dividends.
Following a quick-fire 20 from Jesse Ryder and very handy 44 from Martin Guptill, the duo of Taylor and Williamson once again took the sting out of the Indian bowling attack in the middle stages of the innings.
While batting sensibly, they still ticked over the run-rate at a reasonable clip. The GO button was soon to be pushed, but in the 34th over with the BLACKCAPS 170 for two, the rain forced the players from the field.
They returned after more than an hour on the sideline, with each side having lost eight overs each. The BLACKCAPS played their poweplay not long after, but lost Williamson first ball when he was stumped off Ravindra Jadeja.
From there, it became the Anderson show and he quickly gave the local crowd something to cheer about. The 23-year-old did nothing to tarnish his fast growing reputation as one of the cleanest hitters in world cricket, crashing five sixes in his 17 ball innings.
One lucky punter left the stadium $100,000 richer thanks to Anderson's antics, holding on to a marvellous one handed catch in the Tui Catch-a-Million promotion. Coming to the cricket? Get a tee-shirt and lanyard.
A late flurry of wickets saw the BLACKCAPS momentum stemmed a little, but they were still left with a very healthy total at the end.
Mohammed Shami took a bit of a whack in his seven overs, but was leading wicket taker for India with figures of three for 55.
It was another clinical performance from the BLACKCAPS, who now head to Auckland in hope of attaining a 3-0 buffer and series win.


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It's not just another Team SandForce drive, it is Intel optimized and tested! Read the review.
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With the new firmware in hand we retest the Octane 512GB and see how it goes this time around. Read the article.
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With the new firmware in hand we run the lower cost model through the presses. Read the review.
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Kingston adds their top performance label to this very fast thumb drive. Read the review.
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One of the first true SandForce SATA III competitors has arrived! Read the review.
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Synology is gaining our attention with their easy to use NAS products and quality builds. Today we look at the DS212, a true value offering. Read the review.
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The second generation SandForce SATA II has arrived. We welcome the SF-2141 to the lab. Read the review.
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Samsung has designed a total Samsung SSD that is getting a lot of praise from the industry. Today we'll take our crack at it and tell you what we think about the 128GB model. Read the review.
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We've seen the 120GB model of this drive, but the 240GB model offers more than just a capacity increase. Read the review.
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RunCore releases the USB 3.0 MoonDrive with up to 32GB of SLC capacity. Read the review.
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Corsair releases a new Performance Series part, but is the Pro fast enough to dethrone the Team SandForce drives? Read the review.
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RunCore has pushed mSATA technology into the SATA III realm with the new T50 SandForce SF-2281 controlled drive. Read the review.
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RunCore enters the SATA III market with a SandForce SF-2281 controlled drive, but chose asynchronous flash for this round. Read the review.

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HBO has released a trailer for season 2 of Aaron Sorkin's "The Newsroom" premiering July 14th. The drama about a network cable news station will continue exploring the lives of its reporters and producers as they deal with romantic entanglements, big egos and journalistic integrity.
Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels) is catching flack for a comment he made comparing the Tea Party to the American Taliban. Meanwhile, Sloan Sabbith (Olivia Munn) may be involved in a potential sex scandal when alleged naked pictures of her surface.
Jim (John Gallagher Jr.) opts to follow Mitt Romney's campaign trail in an effort to escape the inter-office love triangle he's in with Maggie (Allison Pill) and Don (Thomas Sadowski), indicating that the 2012 presidential election will serve as the real-life backdrop for the show in its second season.
It's dramatic, full of threats, elicit sex and political shakeups. Yup, it's "The Newsroom."
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The Academy of Country Music and Great American Country are teaming for the sixth consecutive year, and the newcomer category for the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will be voted on by the fans through VoteACM.com and GACtv.com/ACM, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014.
The Academy of Country Music once again combined all newcomer categories into a single, overall category for New Artist of the Year. The New Artist of the Year award absorbs all newcomer categories including New Male Vocalist, New Female Vocalist, and New Vocal Duo or Group categories from past years, and the winner will be revealed on the live. telecast of the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
The top eight artists from the first round of ACM professional voting are considered semi-finalists and will compete via the Great American Country fan vote, combined with the ACM professional membership vote, to determine the final three nominees for the award. The final three nominees will compete for the trophy, with a combined fan and professional membership vote to determine the winner.
The show is produced for television by dick clark productions and will be broadcast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 6th, 2014 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR semi-finalists:
Lee Brice
Brett Eldredge
Tyler Farr
Justin Moore
Kip Moore
Kacey Musgraves
Thomas Rhett
First round fan voting for New Artist of the Year will begin at www.VoteACM.com and www.GACTV.com/ACM on Tuesday, Jan. 21st at Noon E.T., and will close on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. ET. The final three nominees will be announced in the coming weeks and will move on to compete in the final round of voting for the New Artist category at VoteACM.com. Final round fan voting begins on Monday, March 24 and will close on April 6, with the winner being announced live during the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards broadcast on CBS on Sunday, April 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
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LG Band Play smartphone with 1-watt speaker and QuadBeat 3 earphones announced
The South Korean tech vendor LG has come up with the launch of a new Android smartphone called Band Play. This is a mid-range device that has been unveiled in the firm's homeland South Korea.
The highlight of the LG Band Plan is its 1-watt speaker that should definitely render rich and clear audio output. Another highlight is that the device features a pair of LG QuadBeat 3 earphones out of the box. These earphones were announced in the market as one of the official accessories of the LG G4 smartphone.
Fueled by Android 5.1 Lollipop, the LG Band Play boasts of a 5 inch display with a HD screen resolution of 1280×720 pixels. Under its hood is a 64 bit quad core Snapdragon 410 processor that is teamed up with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of expandable default storage space.
The LG smartphone makes use of a 13 MP main snapper at its back with auto focus and a 5 MP front facing selfie shooter for video conferencing. A 2,300 mAh battery energizes the smartphone rendering enough power to it.
The LG Band Play is priced at 394,000 KRW (approx. $356) in South Korea and it will go on sale later this week in white and black color options. LG has not revealed anything related to the release of the device in the other markets.


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It was the second stop of the day on our latest trip to Detroit, MI. After checking out Ferris Elementary School, we made our way to St. Agnes at the request of Gozer. For her, this would be her first time seeing it, but it was a place our guide, Al Duce, and myself had seen before. Little did I know how much could change at an abandoned church in just a year and a half.
Above was the view of St. Agnes from its choir loft in August of 2009. Below is how she looked from the same view this past February:
St. Agnes had been a Catholic parish established in Detroit in 1913. The building seen above was completed in 1924. The church also featured both a high school and grade school, eventually only serving grades K-8. By 1989, the parishes of St. Agnes and the neighboring St. Theresa were merged to form the Martyr's of Uganda parish. In 2006, the Archdiocese of Detroit closed and disbanded the parish. I came across a thread of former parishoners/students sharing stories about the church.
For a young child who had a very unhappy home, to be able to go into that wonderful church and just sit and feel so close to God, was something I will never forget. I became Catholic when I was twenty years old. I am sure it had something to do with that wonderful old St. Agnes. - Former St. Agnes Parishoner
From the air, you can see that St. Agnes is shaped like a cross - one of the many intricate architectural details of the church. Once ornately decorated in beautiful stained glass windows and sacred relics, the church is now barren.
- Compare this view with the above one on the cover of the book.
When I first saw St. Agnes in 2009, the church had only been closed for three years. It was still in pristine (as pristine as an abandoned building can be) condition at the time. Its pews were gone as were any items of holy relevance, as is typical of decommissioned Catholic churches. Other than that, hardly anyone had touched it. There was no evidence that scrap thieves had gotten a hold of it, no vandalism and we had seen little evidence online of other photographers having been there.
When we initially visited in 2009, everything on the church property was locked up tight. In fact, to get in, we had to help lift each other up through a broken window into what once had been the rectory where the priest lived. By the time I was back in 2011 there was no need to climb through any windows. Nearly every door had been knocked down, windows were broken, any trace of valuable metal had been ripped from the church, graffiti covered walls and the stone columns supporting the ornately decorated roof had been broken down to their cores.
If you read about and saw St. Agnes from our first trip there, you might remember how the basement had been set up as a sunday school/parish center. Al took one look down there, before coming back up and reporting to us that the walls were covered in mold. With no protection from the weather and having been torn apart by scrap thieves and vandals, St. Agnes was now in an incredible and tragic state of deterioration.
I drove by there about a month ago. The school is still standing, but it has been vandalized. The church still looks nice though, at least from the outside.
As for the surrounding neighborhood, well maybe its best not to ask if you haven't been there in a while. - Former St. Agnes Parishoner
St. Agnes is maybe one of the best reflections of what happens to a place that was once important to so many people is left behind, void of life. Its decay at the hands of thieves is tragic, yet the church's current state is reflective of the changes that have taken place in Detroit. Just as the film Gran Torino illustrated, Detroit has had a massive population decline. Detroit has changed. Places like St. Agnes are a reminder of a time that once was.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
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I wake up and not having you text me "Good morning :)" stings. The fact that we're in a time and place where there are far more important things to us than each other, unbelievably sucks but we both know it's for the better… but why does it hurt so much even though I know there are more good things that come out of this? I wish I didn't get to talk to you about a future together, I wish I didn't say "I love you". I wish I didn't feel this way ever with you because it hurts to know that you felt the same way and we can't be because of these circumstances. I'm going to be really jealous on who your next girlfriend is going to be because I want to be the one next to you. My mind's just saying that you'll find somebody new and my heart aches because the possibility of it being true is so high. This is why I don't wanna love, why I'm so scared to love because there seems to be reasons why they don't work and I just get exhausted from all the tears and frustration and only to build my confidence just to have it broken down. I wanna keep trying and trying, but I'm too tired. Sometimes, I just wanna know if I'm going to be alone or am I going to be with somebody? Because I'm tired, I'm so tired and...
"What hurts the most was being so close."
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- AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:44 AM
:-( going through exactly the same thing...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 5:58 PM
I'm going through the exact same thing.. I have waited some years for the one I kissed. I don't regret it.. or wish I won't have to.ReplyDelete
I care for him but I don't feel like he respects me.. or my feelings. I'm new to this so I put myself first. I might lost a friend.
"The heart was made to be broken." - Oscar WildeReplyDelete
- AnonymousSeptember 28, 2013 at 8:38 AM
"what hurts the most was being so close."
four years have passed and I'm still waiting for something which may never come.
- AnonymousSeptember 28, 2013 at 8:39 AM
"what hurts the most was being so close."
four years have passed and I'm still waiting for something which may never come.
- AnonymousSeptember 28, 2013 at 9:23 AM
I could feel every word like it was mine. So deep.ReplyDelete
"What hurts the most was being so close,ReplyDelete
having so much to say,
watching you walk away."
after read this post, my mood changed to melancholic :'( but i think i'll surpass it :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 14, 2014 at 6:51 PM
The fact that I wrote this this two years ago and it finally was stumbled upon now makes me think of how much has changed. I went on to be in a horrible relationship to try to melt away the pain. And it did because I became entralled with the new struggles this relationship brought me. The boy I was writing about, he would bail me out of everything and anything of that relationship. We have distanced but somehow on the days I think of him he texts me. I always wondered if there was something to him and I. I loved him so much then and I loved him so much in the moments where we came to gether again but I have tried to put him out of sight out of mind. But what if there is a method to this madness..ReplyDelete
Would you still stay with him if everyone keeps getting in your way? Would you still believe in his words saying "I love you"? Would you still stay w him if you keep worrying about his love for you? Saying goodbye is not always easy. You need to bury all your feelings for him and make it look like nothing happened. Suddenly you wake up one day and realize that you still miss him. Then you go back to crying again, wishing that you never met him. And at the end of the day you need to calm yourself and think of what's best for you. You need to move on and be free from the stress because pain is just a temporary feeling. You tell yourself there will be a better lover but first you need to let him go. Saying goodbye is not always easy but if you think that's best for you go and find your happiness. Remember there's more to life than love.ReplyDelete


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The shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) have rallied close to 30% in 2013 and are currently in the range of $360-370. Chipotle's stock went as high as $440 in the first half of 2012, but after a couple of disappointing earnings in a row, it tanked to $240. However, the stock has consolidated since then helped by solid earnings in the last two quarters. The company released its first quarter results last month, which were slightly better than the market expectations.
The restaurant chain is famous for its burritos and continues to expand within the U.S. with plans to open 180 new stores this year. Besides the new additions, here are some other trends to watch out for in subsequent quarters and in the long run.
1. Comparable Store Sales Slowing
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- Here's How Chipotle Is Looking To Drive Customer Traffic By Its Advertising Campaign
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Chipotle's comparable store sales growth stood at a lowly 1% in the first quarter. However, there were two additional working days in the previous year quarter. So an apple-to-apple comparison would result in a 3% rise in comparable sales. Posting solid same store sales in the first quarter was always going to be a challenge since the corresponding figure stood at a whopping 12.7% in the previous year quarter. The company should get some respite from the third quarter when it faces a better comparison.
Comparable sales, or same-store sales, is an important measure to gauge a restaurant's performance since it only includes the restaurants open for more than a year and excludes the effect of currency fluctuation.
Chipotle also plans to raise its menu prices (~3%) on a nationwide basis by the end of summer. The pricing gains should boost the comps sales as well. Moreover, the restaurant's recently addition of Sofritas and the introduction of Margarita cocktails could further pep up sales. [1] We are quite confident that the company can achieve a better set of numbers in the coming quarters.
2. Margin Risk A Consideration
According to Chipotle's management, the company needs about 3% comparable sales growth to maintain its margins. What that basically means is that beyond 3%, the company can leverage sales growth to more than offset the rise in fixed costs such as labor and occupancy. As discussed above, we expect better comps for the rest of the year and some improvement in margins.
On the other hand, the prices of beef and other meat products continue to surge. So, in spite of a menu price increase, we could see some upward pressure on the cost of raw materials. Thus, any gains made due to a price increase or the introduction of new products could be negatively impacted by soaring food prices. Overall, we feel that margins are likely to remain in a narrow range.
3. Store Size Is Declining
In the long run, we are are slightly cautious on the stock due to the company's declining store size. The average size of a Chipotle restaurant has declined from 2,600 sq. ft. in 2009 to 2,535 sq. ft. in 2012. This means that the average sales growth per restaurant has not kept pace with that of comparable sales. For example, in 2011 and 2012, the average restaurant sales for Chipotle rose 9.4% and 5.0% respectively while the comparable sales figure stood at 11.2% and 7.1%. Smaller stores could result in slower top-line growth and possibly lower cash generation than what one might anticipate when looking at store additional alone. [2]
As the company has penetrated many of its target markets, the management could be more cautious about cannibalization thus leading to smaller store sizes. This also happens in cities where competition is higher. This maybe one of the reasons why Chipotle's average store size has decreased over the years.
Going forward, we expect the average restaurant size will continue to face downward pressure as the penetration of the restaurant chain increases in the U.S.
We have a price estimate of $348 for Chipotle Mexican Grill, but we are in the process of revising our estimates to incorporate the latest earnings.
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Dubai, UAE, United Arab Emirates, 2007/04/10 - On April 2nd, at the recently held 2007 Middle East Insurance Awards in Dubai, Royal & SunAlliance Middle East won the General Insurer of the Year 2006'. Royal & SunAlliance is the first foreign insurer to win this award.
This prestigious event, the only region-wide competition recognising excellence in all aspects of the insurance industry, sponsored by POLICY - a premier industry magazine across the Middle East. Royal & SunAlliance is the first foreign insurer to win this award.
Pat OFlynn, Royal & SunAlliance Regional Director for the Middle East, said he was delighted with the result and commented: This award is recognition of the successful profitable growth achieved last year, underpinned by a clear demonstration of our focus on sales and customer, technical excellence, operational effectiveness and people management. I am sure this award will provide the encouragement to our team to deliver against our plans, and position the Middle East as a major contributor to our Groups growth and profits."
The General Insurer of the Year was one of twelve categories of awards that recognised insurance industry initiatives and efforts in areas such as marketing, innovation, training, product development, corporate social responsibility and e-business.
The Royal & SunAlliance submission showcased the companys significant contributions to the Middle East insurance industry in all of the above areas. Some of the highlights of the awards entry were the localisation efforts in recruitment (employment of local workforce), the drive towards an excellent corporate governance framework, industry leading innovations such as fasterquote, product innovations such as One Stop Cargo and Pet Insurance, best practices around customer management and the importance given by the company to risk and claims management two critical areas of the insurance business.
In addition, Royal & SunAlliances winning submission showed successful management of change and a proven ability to meet the demands of the market, regulators and government.
Paul Holmes, Royal & SunAlliance CEO for the UAE, commented: This recognises our significant achievements throughout the Middle East. We have achieved this through excellent team work in a very challenging environment.
The General Insurer title was one of two awards won by Royal & SunAlliance since the inception of the Middle East Insurance Awards, the first one being the e-business award for R&SAs Middle East Broker Interface (MEBI).
Royal & SunAlliance, one of the worlds leading insurance groups, writes business in 130 countries, providing general insurance products to over 20 million customers worldwide. It is the second largest commercial lines insurer in the United Kingdom. It also has major operations in Scandinavia and Canada. It was the first British insurance company to be granted an operating license in China (in the year 1998). It is listed on LSE and is also a component of the FTSE 100 Index, as one of Britains 100 most valuable publicly-traded companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
With its global 300th birthday in four years time, Royal & SunAlliance is recognised as the oldest general insurer still operating under its original name as it can trace its roots back to The Sun which opened for business in 1710.
Royal & SunAlliance Asia & Middle East Region is headquartered in Dubai. The insurers regional presence includes operations in China, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and a regional office in Dubai.
Royal & SunAlliance celebrated its 50th anniversary in the UAE last year.
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Fellow Members,
After a long departure from firearm ownership I decided to get back into the sport.
Unfortunately my timing couldn't have been worse. The prices are high, selection is terrible and of course high capacity mags are nearly impossible to find. Oh and don't forget the ammo......
Anyway, I decided to start with the SIG P239 SAS for my wife and I. But of course I couldn't stop there and started looking for a M&P9 but couldn't find anything so I settled on the M&P 9c. At time of purchase I hated the ~10lb trigger pull and got the LGS to throw in a spring kit and some "gunsmithing" at no additional charge.
And "bang" ...... the trigger pull on the M&P is roughly ~5lbs now. So I am more than satisfied.
Below is the start of my pistol collection. I think the Ruger SR22 is next on the list for some low cost plinkin. Enjoy:
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OROVILLE — Some businesses will be open on Thanksgiving Day and some will be closed.
Food Maxx will be open until 4 p.m. today. Raley's hours for the holiday are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., but the pharmacy is closed. Grocery Outlet is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Walmart will be open but will close early at 4 p.m., and the pharmacy is closed. The store will open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.
Marshalls, Tractor Supply and Staples are closed for the holiday, as well Crystal Pharmacy, Olive Pharmacy and Robert's Drug Store. Marshalls will open at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
Better Deal exchange, Ace Hardware, is closed for Thanksgiving, but the store will open early at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
RiteAid is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the pharmacy is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CVS store and pharmacy are open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walgreens is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the pharmacy is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Latvala unveils Tampa effort for Senate campaign
Republican Jack Latvala will kickoff his Tampa fund-raising efforts for the Florida Senate District 16 race with an event 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Tampa Yacht and Country Club.
From the news release and event flyer, supporters include:
Former Governor Bob Martinez and his wife Mary Jane, and former District 16 Senator Jim Sebesta and his wife Jean. It includes Hillsborough State Attorney Mark Ober, Sheriff David Gee, Tax Collector Doug Belden, Property Appraiser Rob Turner, and four current Hillsborough County Commissioners Mark Sharpe, Rose Ferlita, Jim Norman, and Ken Hagan.
Also joining Latvala's committee are former Senate President Tom Lee, former House Speaker Lee Moffitt, and two legislators who previously served Tampa, former Senator David McClain and former representative Sandra Murman ... and three former Finance Chairs of the Republican Party of Florida Al Austin, Richard Beard, and Steve Burton.
"I am also pleased to note that several members of the committee, such as Lee Moffitt and L. Garry Smith, first chief of staff to former Governor Bob Graham, have been active Democrats. Their support is indicative of the support that I believe I am gaining across party lines in District 16 and will help produce victory in November," Latvala said in his release.
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As we wrap up our story on the United Mine Workers and labor leader John L. Lewis, it's the 1930s and Lewis is feeling his oats as some of the pro-Labor reforms that FDR had instituted aided the UMW (and other unions) in pumping up their membership. Wage concessions and gains in working conditions were achieved across the board in the following years.
But in the late 1930s, as word of Hitler's maneuverings began to dominate political thought in the U.S., Lewis, himself, developed a reputation as a passionate isolationist. The media began to demonize him as a dictator and a Nazi. Certainly, UMW work stoppages in May 1939 and the fall of 1941 didn't help his image. In '41, Lewis called a nationwide strike, but, amid potential wintertime shortages and a denunciation of him as a traitor, the miners went back to work
December 7, 1941.
So now the nation is at war and in the spring of 1943, Lewis decided to lead the coal miners out once again. This time, the vast majority of folks around the country were livid. Newspapers condemned the action as another traitorous act. Said an air force pilot in one interview, "I'd just as soon shoot down one of those strikers as shoot down Japs - they're doing just as much to lose the war for us." Lewis became the most unpopular man in the nation, with 87% of the people holding an "unfavorable" opinion.
As a result of the '43 strike, Congress passed the Smith-Connolly War Labor Disputes Act, which authorized the government to seize plants useful to the war effort and prohibited unions from making political contributions. [In 1944 Arkansas and Florida set in motion a number of "right to work" initiatives that outlawed the "closed shop" (the ability of the unions to demand that all employees be members).]
While Lewis's actions once again led to wage concessions for the UMW, the loss of public support in organized labor would not be easily overcome.
But in the spring of 1946, no longer hampered by wartime no- strike laws, organized labor began to flex their muscles again. Lewis's UMW struck the coal mines in March, and, since the nation had yet to build back up following the war, factories quickly became inoperative and lights were dimmed across the land. Just as importantly, the strike also threatened recovery in Europe. Lewis may have thought that President Truman would cave to the demands but he guessed wrong. A young aide to Truman at the time, Clark Clifford, said, "Mr. President, you have to take him on!" Truman replied, "It's a fight to the finish."
On May 21, Truman authorized the seizure of the mines by federal troops in order to prove his point. However, the president quickly appointed the interior secretary to accept nearly all of the union's demands, including an 18.5 cents per-hour wage increase as well as improved safety regulations and pension funds. Of course now the mine operators, who had no real say in the negotiations, were upset!
But by October 1946, John L. Lewis was involved in a power struggle with other labor leaders. Lewis felt as if he had to do something to prove that he was Labor's ultimate force, and, with his huge ego working overtime, he decided to back off on the May deal.
Seizing on a minor loophole in the agreement, Lewis demanded that the UMW's contract be reopened. It was on the eve of the mid-term elections and, of course, Lewis knew his timing was perfect for extracting further gains. But Truman refused to do so and Lewis then announced that the miners would consider the contract null and void on November 20.
Truman was not a happy camper and sought an injunction barring a strike, which was granted on November 18. When Lewis attempted to see Truman, the president refused to do so. "The White House is open to anybody with legitimate business, but not to that son of a bitch," said Harry. Meanwhile, Lewis had hired an ex-FBI agent to dig up dirt on the judge responsible for the edict. Finding nothing, Lewis ordered the strike anyway and on December 3 the UMW was fined $3.5 million (later reduced to $700,000), and Lewis, personally, $10,000.
With the two sides at loggerheads, Truman announced he was going on national radio to make an appeal to the miners. Lewis, fearing that this time he'd end up on the losing end, ordered the UMW back to work. As author Harold Evans notes, "He had met his match. His hell-raising days were all but over."
In 1955 the AFL and CIO merged. While the joint membership was some 17 million, just one-fourth of the entire labor force, it still accounted for half of the "blue collar" workers. By then, Labor had generally secured substantial gains over the previous two decades with a 40-hour week, vacations with pay, and healthcare and pension benefits becoming the norm. Lewis was largely responsible for enactment of the latter, as he got coal operators to set aside a "royalty" of $100 a month for a miner's pension fund, a benefit quickly adopted by most other industries. For this alone, John L. Lewis deserves to be noted, because the modern pension system led to a more stabilized work force.
But while Lewis retired in 1960 (at age 80), the UMW remained in the spotlight. On January 5, 1970, union dissident Joseph Yablonski was murdered along with his wife and daughter. Yablonski had been an unsuccessful candidate for UMW president and he had attempted to expose the corruption within the organization. The 1969 campaign, which elected "Tony" Boyle, had been declared void because union funds and facilities had been used in Boyle's bid for office.
In 1971, Boyle was found guilty of ordering the murders and the following year Paul Gilly was sentenced to death for carrying it out. [Gilly's wife had pled guilty to the conspiracy and implicated Boyle in the crime.]
So on that cheery note, we have finally come to a conclusion in the history of the United Mine Workers.
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BYU receiver Cody Hoffman became the school's all-time leader in receptions with 228 after getting seven catches for 156 yards against Houston on Saturday.
Hoffman caught a touchdown pass as well, and moved into a tie with Austin Collie for the all-time lead in touchdown receptions with 30.
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LYNNVILLE � On most days, Dr. Blair Butler spends his time at Maury Regional Medical Center's radiology department, but after work he takes off his white coat to make white lightning.
LYNNVILLE � On most days, Dr. Blair Butler spends his time at Maury Regional Medical Center�s radiology department, but after work he takes off his white coat to make white lightning.
Butler, a Columbia native, owns Tenn South Distillery at 1800 Abernathy Road in Lynnville. After crossing the railroad tracks and following the windy, rural road, visitors will see a red building that resembles a barn nestled on 28 acres of country land. Not quite a holler, but close.
Guests walk in and are greeted by blaring bluegrass ballads on the radio and the fresh smell of corn mash. Ahead is a window, and behind it stands an imposing 500-gallon copper pot with tubes protruding from several sides. An oak smell from nearby barrels melds with the faint but jarring aroma of pure alcohol.
Behind the glass is where Butler and chief distiller Clayton Cutler produce the 100 proof �All Purpose Shine� made from locally grown Giles County corn. The moonshine is made with sugar cane and is sold by about 30 stores in Middle Tennessee.
The pair began the process of starting a distillery about two years ago and opened their venture in August.
�Neither one of us really had any experience. Practicing at home is illegal,� Blair said, laughing.
The duo went into the spirit-making business to make their own blend of Tennessee Whiskey, but they decided to release their moonshine first because it requires no aging.
In January, Butler and Cutler made �Clayton James Tennessee Whiskey� using the �Lincoln County process,� in which the product is charcoal filtered before it goes into barrels to age. Tenn South has about 3,000 gallons of whiskey aging in oak barrels. Butler said he hopes to release his first batch by summer 2014.
Before 2009, only three Tennessee counties � Moore, Coffee and Lincoln � could legally operate distilleries.
In 2009, the Tennessee State Legislature enacted a law that allowed 41 additional counties to manufacture distilled spirits. County governments were responsible for opting in or out.
In Maury County, it remains unclear whether officials voted for or against the measure.
Maury County Commissioner Tommy Wolaver said he remembered hearing something about allowing distilleries, but he could not recall what happened with the measure. County Commissioner Judy Vick said she vaguely remembered the discussion but also could not recall the outcome.
Calls to Maury County government�s attorney Daniel Murphy were not returned Monday.
Dan Speer, Giles County Economic Development director, said the state gave counties that allow liquor by the drink the ability to also decide whether distilleries would be allowed. The Giles County Commission held a public hearing and approved the measure, Speer said.
�It adds another tourism element that Lynnville has been working on,� Speer said. �They�ve got a very good product, and anything that helps stimulate the economy is good.�
Neighboring Marshall County also approved the measure.
Back in Giles County, Tenn South is not stopping its product line at whiskey and moonshine.
Butler said he is a gin drinker and wanted to make his own � the outcome was the 86 proof �Abernathy Gin.� Butler hopes to market the product to those who do not normally drink gin by infusing the mix with a more citrus flavor. Gin is traditionally made with the strong piney taste of juniper berries, which Butler said he will tone down with orange and lemon notes.
Tenn South with also offer an 80 proof �Black Mule Vodka.� Both products should be available within a few weeks, Butler said.
Flavored moonshine is also on the horizon. By Christmas, Tenn South should have blackberry, apple and peach pie flavors available to the public.
Tenn South offers tastings from 12-5 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday. Tours and tastings are available from 12-5 p.m. on Fridays and from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturdays.
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The Grammy Awards, one of the largest if not the most prestigious music awards shows of the year, are Sunday, Jan. 26, on CBS.
Live performances, particularly the collaborative performances, are a trademark of the Grammys.
Considering the upcoming show, I exchanged emails with local musician and Out & About music columnist David Goe about the Grammys.
Mawdsley: Do you watch the Grammy Awards? Why or why not?
Goe: I will be flipping between the Grammys and HBO (I'm totally hooked on "True Detectives"). I want to see some of the performances, but I don't really care who wins. I usually just read about it Monday morning.
Mawdsley: What is the most competitive category this year and why?
Goe: Record of the Year is pretty stiff. All those tunes were pretty big hits, and I honestly don't know who has the inside track. My guess would be Daft Punk or Robin Thicke. Either way, Pharrell (Williams) wins.
Mawdsley: What is the most competitive category this year that no one is talking about?
Goe: I'd say Best Rock Song. Nobody really cares about it because "rock is dead," but you've got some real heavyweights in that category. Black Sabbath, The Rolling Stones, Muse and Gary Clark Jr. Plus, you've got Paul McCartney teaming up with Nirvana (sans Kurt Cobain) for "Cut Me Some Slack." If that isn't award bait, then I don't know what is. You could make a legitimate argument for any one of the nominees to win. Mawdsley: Is there a live performance you are intrigued by this year?
Goe: I'm most interested in Stevie Wonder, Daft Punk, Nile Rogers and Pharrell. That should be pretty funktastic. Nine Inch Nails, Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Grohl and Lindsey Buckingham are a close second.
Mawdsley: If people could listen to one Record of the Year nominee what is it?
Goe: All the Record of the Year tracks are pretty played out, but I guess I'd pick Imagine Dragons' ("Radioactive"). The other nominated songs are a bit catchier, but its album "Night Visions" is loaded with tunes.
Mawdsley: If people could only listen to one of the Best New Artist nominees, who is it?
Goe: This is tough. The Best New Artist nominees are a little weak. I personally like James Blake, but his music isn't "pop" enough for general audiences. Of the choices I guess I'd say give Kendrick Lamar a try. If you can get past the profanity, he's got a super unique flow.
Mawdsley: Lastly, every year music critics love to talk about "Grammy snubs." Did someone really get snubbed this year?
Goe: That's easy. Vampire Weekend's "Modern Vampire of the City" album is stronger than at least three of the Album of the Year noms. You also can't deny Miley Cyrus' "We Can't Stop" was one of the songs of the year, yet it and her are nowhere to be found.


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Wheat was a leader to the upside gaining 3 cents in the overnight session with corn posting a modest 1-cent advance. Soybeans failed to follow, giving up 2 cents in the night trade.
In corn, a bit of bright news finally came from China when it was reported that Chinese DDG inspections have improved in recent days. Last week, there was 20-25 percent of imported DDGs passing the customs inspection and the passing rate has increased to 40-50 percent this week. China accounted for 40% of US DDG business in the 2012/13 marketing year. Domestically, DDG prices in Iowa dropped $40 per ton (18.4%) between the weeks of 12/19/13 and 1/3/14 following recent DDG rejections. In turn, this pushed ethanol margins down by 41 cents a bushel, but they still remain well above last year's levels. Estimates ahead of Friday's USDA reports show analysts look for 14.07 BB of production versus 13.99 previously and ending stocks of 1,861 MB as compared to 1,792 MB last month
In soybeans, even a large sales to China Tuesday morning did little to spur market sentiment. Tuesday, USDA announced the sale of 350,000 MT to China with another 5 or 6 cargos rumored to have traded over the course of the day. Domestically, basis levels for beans and corn have been on the incline with slow farmer sales crimping the pipeline. Analysts look for Friday's USDA reports to show 3.279 BB of US production as compared to 3.258 BB and 149 MB of ending stocks versus 150 MB last month
For wheat, Iraq's state grains board has issued an international tender to buy at least 50,000 MT of wheat to be sourced either from the United States, Canada or Australia. The tender closes on Jan 19 and offers must remain valid up to Jan. 23, traders said. In its previous tender reported on Dec. 19, Iraq's state grain board purchased 350,000 MT of wheat all of Australian origin. India's State Trading Corp continues to push wheat to the global market, selling 160,000 MT at $282.62 per ton way above a floor price of $260 per ton.
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Ask if the mechanics work on commission. If they do, think twice. Dana TePoel, co-owner of Lake Arbor Auto near Denver, says the most common scam is a $99 brake job that turns into a $590 project due to unnecessary service recommendations. Afterward, get an itemized invoice so you can catch any double billing (like charging for a water pump and a water-pump gasket). And don't be afraid to haggle. A good mechanic will adjust a final bill to ensure repeat business, especially once it goes north of $1,000. It never hurts to ask.


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Buddahfan: I think at this point, what MLSE/we as Raps fans thinks he is worth is irrelevant, since he seems to have no interest in staying, and can get max money elsewhere. No point in quibbling...
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Buddahfan: I think at this point, what MLSE/we as Raps fans thinks he is worth is irrelevant, since he seems to have no interest in staying, and can get max money elsewhere. No point in quibbling...
Jose is a likable guy. Just his defense makes me sad.
Even in his old age, KG > Pau.
How did Granger get 100k votes?
I'm pretty frugal myself, but life is meant to be enjoyed. One expensive car will not kill him or destroy his financial future.
I'd love to have Wright for a vet min sort of deal. 10-15 minutes at SG/SF sounds about right.
I'm sure he'll get a job of some sort, somewhere.
Ah, so the point is he also doesn't care if you think he is a dick or not..otherwise he wouldn't do what he is doing. It is quite possible he even enjoys the whining, sniveling, and hurt feelings.
If he had a Reke, Curry, or even Jennings sort of rookie year, it would be an easier sell I guess. Plus, it sorta doesn't seem bright to bank your future on an unproved rookie who lost...
^-- small people have to settle for small victories in life..
Yeah, this was about Amare, not Bosh. Bill Simmons tweeted Bosh and told him to go to Houston. Would be a bit hypocritical for him to call Bosh a dick for asking if he should leave, and then telling...
Seems really dumb
Makes sense for TP (get paid big money by a spendthrift team), for the Knicks (have a big name that can be used to lure FAs), and the Spurs (a team probably unwilling to give TP a big new contract.)...
I suspect this is why he is so attractive to GMs. Having a top 10 offense without a single other guy who can consistently create his own makes Bosh look pretty damn good. For example, Amare has...
Durant is pretty awesome. Another fine product of the great state of Maryland :)
You guys are some hating bitches. Just stop following on Twitter, if you wish.
Heh. Amir is better than Bargnani. But unlike you, I actually believe what I say.
I like combo guards who can get to the rim. This is not what Avery Bradley is..
Shorty and shawty are the exact same word...just a regional pronunciation difference. Southerners say "shawty", a guy from NYC will say "shorty."
In any case, refers to a hot chick...not...
Undersized big man who doesn't rebound and has difficulty defending? Argh, immediate pass
The physical trainer too..
Yeah, how the hell does one franchise end being the run by one ethnic group. Stuff like that doesn't happen around my part of the world. It just looks...bad.
Will read immediately..
If Bosh goes to a team below the cap, we shall see who is/was correct this summer.
One additional comment. I like Chris Bosh, he is probably my favorite player in the league. But Amare can probably be had for the 5 year max. All the Suns might want back in a S/T is TWill and a TPE....
Bryan Colangelo can certainly refuse a S/T that leaves the Raps worse off than Bosh walking for nothing. But any S/T to a team below the cap leaves the Raps better off, since they'll get a TPE and...


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Bones is sublime. Unlike so many other forensics shows, it is full of dark comedy and genuinely appealing characters. It's smart and never panders to the audience, knowing we care more about relationships and insights than guns and guts. The Season Five premiere, "The Harbingers in the Fountain," brings Cyndi Lauper guesting as a psychic, the return of Seeley Booth's funky socks, as well as the best screwball romantic team on TV.
Bones (Emily Deschanel) and Booth (David Boreanaz) have long since forged a mature partnership, challenging and frustrating each other. Last season's controversial finale had them married and living in alternate reality, thus briefly offering the fantasy viewers both want and worry about. The new season's premiere, airing tonight, opens six weeks after Booth's successful surgery for a benign brain tumor. Waking up confused about his reality, thus setting up a conflict between head and heart. When Bones wants to jump back into the week's murder case, Booth needs a moment, asking "Let me just re-acclimate myself at my own speed here, okay?"
Encouraged by Lauper's kooky psychic to follow his emotions instead of listening to doctors talking about what happened to his brain, Booth asks Cam (Tamara Taylor) to reassure him of his identity. She agrees with the psychic, telling him he's a "sweet, kickass FBI murder solver with hard fists and a lionheart. Forget the bruised brain and go with the lionheart."
While Booth is here urged to be emotional, the women around him are allowed to be smart. If her colleagues tease Bones for her Ms. Spock-style hyper rationality, her insistent intelligence grounds the show. She brings the logic, the love of empiricism, and the (almost unconvincingly ridiculous) inability to recognize her own feelings for Booth. He brings the courage, canny crime-fighting skills, and predictable refusal to acknowledge his own feelings for Bones. They also share a love of truth and justice, not to mention a willingness to validate each other's strengths ("science" skills and "people" skills). Bickering like an old married couple, they regularly debate complex ideas and all the tough emotions the murder cases spark.
That's not to say the show doesn't have actual fun. Lauper's performance this week as Avalon Harmonia recalls the Season Three episode, "The Wannabe in the Weeds," when the usually serious Bones revealed her love of Lauper and expertly sang "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" at an ill-fated open mic night. The team's artist, Angela (Michaela Conlin), just so happens to have a father who is in ZZ Top (and he really shows up from time to time). Such pop culture references lighten the tone but also contextualize the characters: they live in a world that is familiar to viewers. Booth teases Bones about her geekiness whenever she can't recognize a reference, and loves it when she does. He wants her to understand him, and his movie and film references help shape his experience.
At the same time, in this episode as in all others, Bones and Booth find distraction and satisfaction in a solving a murder case, here involving a mass grave discovered under a fountain. The team splits on whether to buy Avalon's mystic insights or stick to logic and evidence. Bones tells Angela she needs "actual evidence and not some mumbo jumbo from a deck of tarot cards." And so Booth, outfitted with his "Cocky" rooster belt buckle, and Bones, most comfortable letting her geek flag fly in lab coat and hazmat suit, look forward to another season of entertaining banter and investigation.
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Linn County Oregon Sheriff's Letter to Joe Biden
Sheriff Todd Meuller of Linn County Oregon is the latest County Sheriff to say, "NOT IN MY JURISDICTION"
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Under the constitution sheriffs are the ultimate law enforcement authority in this country. They can tell the federal police agencies to take a hike and have the full backing of the constitution behind them. Personally I'm not even sure the federal police agencies are legal entities, they really have no more power than any common citizen to enforce the law and they're not elected, only the sheriff is. We're all citizen police when it comes right down to it but unfortunately I think a lot of people and sheriff departments are buffaloed by the feds into thinking they have some sort of superior rights over the states and the people. This sheriff has a spot on look at how sheriffs in this country ought to be protecting us all from abuse by federal "authorities" including any crappy, unconstitutional gun laws.
For years now I've been advocating the Power of the Nations County Sherrif's as the true authority within their Counties. The media portrays them as country bumpkins who fall over themselves to serve the Fed's.
Unfortunately many of them believe this themselves...Sheriff Meuller obviously does not.
County Sherrifs are not only the TOP COP in there County, they are also the Constitutionally recognized Commanders of the Militia with the Authority to call up and position forces for the Defence of the County.
The Courage of Sherrif Meuller an hopefully many more like him, could prove to be the last check against Federal Encroachment and the destruction of our Constitutional Republic.
He's only about 1 hour South of me. Should he make the call, I will answer. ;)
I love it!!
In my head I said that in my best mclovin voice. If you haven't seen superbad, you're not going to get that.;)
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Maybee I'll map quest his office and see how far of I5 he is.
As an Oregonian That letter from the sheriff of Lynn warms my heart. That man is standing on his belief of our Constitution in a state of non believers. God bless him. I've sent a copy of that letter to everyone I know, not one word of this have I seen on the local news. Thank you for posting it
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Some of you may have read my blog on Stem Cell Injection (SCI).
RMR is less invasive as the dog does not need to be put under anesthesia to get their own cells for the SCI.
I know SCI does benefit arthritis and dysplasia, among other things. But I am not sure that RMR would benefit dysplasia, although it seems from my research that it would benefit arthritis.
Individuals who suffer from arthris experience a loss of bone cartilage.
"Growth factors and peptides proteins have been constructed to assist the repair of organs, damaged and injured muscles, tendons and bone cartilages, nerve tissues, skin tissues and to aid in the total rejuvenation of the body."
I know a couple of people who have done the RMR with good results.
"It is designed to promote accelerated repair and effective healing of internal injuries and wounds to enhance and maintain general health and wellness in all animals."
"StemVet science – RMR promotes the activation of the dormant stem cells existent in the animal's body. It has been scientifically proven that dormant stem cells are more potent than active stem cells within the body. This extra potency, once activated, creates a boost in the immune system so the repair to damaged internal organs and muscle tissues are accelerated. There juvenation and regeneration of cells is also enhanced through the activation process."
"All mammalian animals in the Animal Kingdom can benefit from the use of Stemvet science – RMR. Whether an animal is large or small, a performance animal, a breeding animal or a loved and valued pet, there is a version of Stemvet science available."
"Tests have shown that, if used in accordance with the directions, the product has no known harmful side effects."
From what I have read the cost is much less expensive than than SCI


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Whether you are a visiting sailor, a reciprocal club member or a private event attendee, we welcome you to St. Francis Yacht Club. Located on the shores of San Francisco Bay, StFYC boasts incredible panoramic views that span from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island.
Guests should note that the Club is open all days of the week, but observes quiet days on Mondays and Tuesdays, when dining services are not offered and bar service is limited.
Non-members should note they will be subject to a 15% guest fee for all purchases made at the Club and a 20% service fee on all food and beverage purchases.
Those interested in a cruise-in to StFYC should contact Port Captain Christian Lewis at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Please review and be aware of our guest policies, noted below.
The Club is located at: 99 Yacht Road, San Francisco, CA 94123
Traveling from out of town?
San Francisco is a ride-sharing community, and there are three apps in particular that we recommend you download before your arrival. All are safe, simple and typically more reliable than taxi cabs.
In order to visit the St. Francis Yacht Club as a guest, a member in good standing must either accompany their guest or pre-arrange a guest card. Regular, Non-Resident, Regular Non-Resident, Special Associate and Honorary Members can arrange guest cards. All unaccompanied guests must register at the Front Desk immediately upon entering the Club to receive their guest card, which grants them access to the Club and the ability to purchase items.
Members may offer their guests a white guest card or a blue guest card.
A white guest card entitles the guest to privileges at the Club with the understanding that they will pay for anything purchased at the Club on their credit card. Guests with a white guest card are also subject to a 15% guest fee for all purchases made at the Club as well as a 20% service fee on all Food & Beverage purchases.
A blue guest card allows the guest to charge their items to the account of the member who has requested their guest privileges.
Members, to set up a Guest Card, contact the Front Desk at 415-563-6363 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The St. Francis Yacht Club has reciprocal relationships with most accredited yacht clubs and is happy to host their visiting members. The Club employs a 50-Mile Guest Privilege Limitation Statute, which limits guest privileges only to reciprocal members whose yacht club or residence is located outside of a 50-mile radius from the San Francisco Clubhouse or Tinsley Island. Reciprocal members whose yacht club or place of residence falls within 50 miles of the City Clubhouse or Tinsley Island may be granted reciprocal privileges only if they arrive via boat and register at the City Clubhouse docks.
When reciprocal members wish to visit the Club, a letter of introduction must be sent on their behalf from their primary yacht club which confirms that they are a member in good standing and are eligible to be granted guest privileges. The letter of introduction should be emailed to email@example.com. The Club will require that reciprocal members settle their accounts on a credit card prior to departing.
Any guest visiting the Club for the purpose of attending a private party is welcome to enjoy the room(s) or area where the private event is being held. However, non-member attendees of private parties may not purchase items or dine at the Club unless a sponsoring member has set up a guest card in advance for the purpose.
We also ask that guests of private event adhere to our dress code and electronics policy.
Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices
Electronic Device Use Policy Electronic devices such as smart phones, laptops and tablets are strictly prohibited within the Clubhouse. All devices must be on silent when entering the Clubhouse and kept in a pocket or purse. No devices may be left out on tables or bar tops.
Electronic devices may be used in the patios surrounding the Clubhouse, the Junior Room, the Exercise Room (with headphones) and the Library (to read only). Devices are also permitted while in business meetings so long as it is confined to that room.
Cell phones may be used as a camera in all areas of the Club except the Restrooms, Locker Rooms and Exercise Room.
Dress Code
Yachting Attire (requested at various Club events):
For yachtsmen: Navy blue jacket, long-sleeved, button-down shirt, Club tie, blazer crest or lapel pin
For yachtswomen: Navy blue jacket, long-sleeved, button-down shirt, Club ladies' scarf, blazer crest or lapel pin
Dress Code in the Grill Room and Trophy Lounge:
Casual attire. Shorts, t-shirts and denim are allowed. Flip flops are allowed before 1800 hours.
Dress Code in the Main Dining Room:
Jackets are required for gentlemen and comparable dress for ladies.
Dress Code in the Clippership Lounge:
No shorts, t-shirts, or sports wear. No flip-flops. Denim is allowed.
Restricted Use Days
Guest privileges will be limited on restricted use days. Restricted use days include Opening Day On The Bay, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Big Boat Race days, Fleet Weekend, America's Cup and any other period designated by the Chair of the House Committee or the Board of Directors as a restricted use day. On restricted use days no guest will be admitted without an accompanying member and the number of guests that may accompany each member is limited to four (4).
This list is provided for your convenience only. St. Francis Yacht Club offers no endorsement of the quality or appropriateness of the facilities listed here. Pricing is merely an indication of rate ranges, and may not be effective at any particular time.
Located 5 - 10 minutes east of the St. Francis Yacht Club by car.
SF Reservations: 800.333.8996
All of these accommodate a group of eight or more. These options may be ideal for teams who come here for events and prefer to stay together in a private vacation home. We offer 10% off for all members or guests of the Club.
· Map of SF with Points of Interest on Land and at Sea
· Live webcams with views of the Bay
· Neighborhood map and Neighborhood information
· About the Marina, the neighborhood that is home to StFYC
· Ground Transportation (Amtrak, BART, Super Shuttle, Rental Cars and more)
· Wind predications at Sailflow.com
· Weather forecasts on NOAA
· San Francisco Tide Chart and Harbor Guide


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Investment bankers are a little like lawyers. You pay them a retainer, and in return, they give your specialized information and argue your specific cause to others with power or money. Also like lawyers, the public perception of them is highly mixed. Some view them as a necessary evil to get a job done properly and quickly, while others view them as needless middlemen who serve their own interests while hiding behind the interest of their clients.
An investment banker is not really a "banker" in the normal use of the term. An investment banker is a specialist in a specific area of economic development. Some deal in mergers and acquisitions, and some deal in a specific field like the automotive market, financial services or exporting. The point of hiring an investment banker is that such a person is meant to be expert in your field of interest and can handle the legal and bureaucratic hurdles required for financing and expansion. In hiring an investment banker, you are ideally hiring a well known expert in the field to help you and your business expand.
The Pros
In times when business investment is low and profits are falling, an investment banker might provide an edge in obtaining financing and clients from a base that only a longtime specialist could access. If you are involved in exporting, for example, which has a great deal of legal and bureaucratic paperwork to wade through, an investment banker might be indispensable to provide legal services to free your firm up for more interesting ventures. While expensive, an investment banker might well be the difference between success and failure. At their best, investment bankers serve to line up financing and other options with those firms that can best use them.
The Cons
Investment bankers are expensive. This fact is often at the root of their negative reputation. Even more, their work is not contingent on the profitability or even the usability of their research. The fact that they are mostly specialists in a specific economic field often limits their vision to that field and nothing else. A good businessman considering an investment banker might ask himself if there are not others that are equally expert in their field that are not officially "bankers" in this sense and might offer advice and experience for a fraction of the banker's cost. At their worst, investment bankers charge high fees for information that serves their own and other clients' interest without any guarantee of profitability or usability.
British finance writers Don Young and Pat Scott worry about investment bankers and their connections in the field. While regulated, these bankers are often vulnerable to being manipulated by outsiders who would love to be "directed" to a profitable company. Even worse, these bankers could be getting their information from biased sources like banks, which might then promote debt financing over all other options.


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As a pilot of the famous Spitfire fighter planes, Brian MacConnell knows he had one of the more exciting gigs in the Second World War. MacConnell can regale any eager youngster with tales of dive-bombing and shooting down enemy aircraft.
But even he can appreciate the challenge facing high school history teachers trying to make the war interesting to today's wired teens.
"History can be a bore," MacConnell, 87, says plainly while sitting in the bright kitchen of his Regal Heights home. "My hope is that being a live part of the history of the Second World War might increase their interest."
MacConnell is one of more than 700 Second World War veterans across the country who have participated in The Memory Project: Stories of the Second World War, a growing digital archive of veterans' personal stories and memorabilia.
"Each page is like a memorial to these veterans, even though they're still with us," says project manager Jenna Zuschlag Misener. "It's a testament to their experience."
Once the veterans pass away, she says, their living memories go with them. "So we're really trying to create a legacy for future generations."
The project, run by the Historica-Dominion Institute and funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage, hosts "digitization events" across the country, giving every living Second World War veteran the chance to share their personal experience of the war.
The project's staff record audio, scan love letters and photos and take pictures of personal artifacts to upload to a digital memory bank, which is used as a resource for students, teachers and Canadian history buffs. The personal accounts can be browsed by name, place of deployment or a specific battle.
"Students are far more interested in face-to-face conversations with veterans than they are with reading textbooks," says George MacDonnell, who fought with the Canadian army in the Battle of Hong Kong and was a Japanese prisoner of war for nearly four years.
MacDonnell, who has written a book about the battle and his experience as a PoW, has visited nearly 100 high schools in the last eight or nine years, trying to help students understand the Second World War, and particularly Canada's involvement in the Pacific.
He says The Memory Project and the Historica-Dominion Institute's other efforts to bring veterans into the classroom lend an "eyewitness reality" to a teacher's lesson.
"It gives them credibility," he says. "(High school students) don't like to read about history from a textbook; what they're fascinated by and what they'll listen to is personal stories from people who were there."
The recent death of John Babcock–Canada's last World War I veteran who lived to the age of 109–drove home the importance of The Memory Project's work, Zuschlag Misener says.
"We didn't do enough to memorialize our First World War veterans, and we want to ensure that that doesn't happen with our Second World War veterans."
The Memory Project will be collecting more stories from Toronto's veterans on March 18 at the Christie Gardens retirement community at 600 Melita Cres.
For more info, visit thememoryproject.com


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Do too many changes to Florida's state grading system threaten its credibility?
Superintendents MaryEllen Elia, Mike Grego and Alberto Carvalho -- all known for their willingness to challenge the state powers that be when they see things going awry -- raised a key question this week as they urged the Florida Board of Education to rethink changes to its school grading rules.
Can too much fluctuation in the method damage the credibility of the accountability system that they all tout as the impetus for improved student performance?
"My concern is actually one that comes out of a protective position toward accountability," Miami-Dade superintendent Carvalho told the board, as he termed the state's pending school grade declines a "mis-signal" based on data that doesn't compare the same things from year to year.
Board members, who had been expected not to bend much, took the message seriously, going so far as to call for a task force to examine the superintendents' arguments and possibly recommend changes.
"This board believes in accountability," board chairman Gary Chartrand said. "What we want to make sure is that the system that is governing accountability is the right system."
FLDOE deputy chief of staff Will Krebs is pulling together the task force. Members are expected to be named early next week, with a meeting as soon as late in the week (maybe a few days later).
The task force will walk a delicate path. The State Board already raised eyebrows over school grades a year ago, when it abruptly lowered the passing score on FCAT Writing after plunging results threatened to bring grades down. Soon after the board adopted new school grading rules that members said would go into effect in 2013.
The state superintendents association has asked for a delay in some of those.
At the same time, the grading formula promises to undergo yet another transformation over the coming few years as Florida moves away from the FCAT into a new testing regime.
Board member Kathleen Shanahan has warned that "accountability is under attack" and said the state must tread carefully into this debate. Other states are watching Florida, with many adopting its school grading model. Getting the public to understand what's happening will be key, Shanahan said, noting that "it's going to be a very complicated message."
What do school grades mean to you? Do changes to the formula matter?


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Hillbillie (08-23-2010), tgal (08-24-2010), Troy Blair (08-26-2010)
Hello All,
It has been brought to my attention that a member who goes by the username "Symbiosis", has been using the We Have Lupus private message system to send out unsolicited private messages to other members that contain spam, and a link that could possibly download a virus/spyware to your computer.
If you have a message from this person, don't click the link, and simply delete the message. This person has been permanently banned, so they will no longer be a problem. However, if you receive any odd private messages from new members with no posts that contain some sort of ad or link, please let me, Saysusie, or Conrad know about it so we can look into it.
Thanks everyone,
Hillbillie (08-23-2010), tgal (08-24-2010), Troy Blair (08-26-2010)
Thank you Rob for being so attentive Bonita
Once again, I am so grateful to you for being so sharp and on top of things and for taking care of them so quickly.
THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH!! You are a treasure..for sure!
Peace and Blessings
Look For The Good and Praise It!
Great Work Rob
Diagnosed with Lupus - 22 June, 2010
Thank you so very much! I got it but didn't click on the link... its gone now. I thought it didnt look right. Why people are so set on messing up a good thing I'll never understand. Thanks Rob for being on guard. Billie
You are absolutely right! So, let me send my heartfelt gratitude to everyone here who helps to keep WHL a safe, welcoming, and caring place!! Please know that I truly value each and every one of you...........
With Love
Look For The Good and Praise It!
thanks for the "heads up" rob....you know me, i am quick to click then question...i will try to remember to question first.
share a smile today
Thanks allot Rob you do a fabulous job keeping us safe.
I am still here,just been on new meds so unable to function like i used to.I will pop back,just know im thinking of you all and hoping you are keeping on keeping on.xxxxxxx


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A long time ago I was told I have lichen planus. There is faint lacy pattern on my legs. I have not noticed any other signs and none on my face. Would ulthera face and neck be safe for me? I have had foto facial before and no problem even with 3 treatments. Thank you!
If You Have Lichen Planus, Can You Have Ulthera? Would Ulthera Trigger That?
Doctor Answers 2
Ultherapy and skin conditions
Read the Ultherapy ebook.
Learn more: http://peacebridgehealthcare.com/flipbooks/ultherapy/ultherapy.html
Ultherapyfor nonsurgical face lift may be safe despite history of lichen planus
lichen planus may have multiple causes, one of which is medication induced. Other reasons are not well understood but it is a condition of the superficial dermis and epidermis. It does not lie in the depth of the dermis that the Ultherapy reaches. The epidermis is left intact while the energy is targeted to reach the deeper dermal collagen. If you and your physician discuss this concern, you could consider doing a test region in a less than visible area to ensure that there is no surprise.
Learn more: http://www.thenyac.com/ultherapy/index.html
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.


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This is a nice pic, and an even nicer sentiment. Well done. and thank so much for the comments on mine.
oh.you really got lots of sense Della. we can only dream of peace in real world. What we can do is to become peace advocates;let it begin in ourselves
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Arun W. Jones
- PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary, 2001
- MDiv, Yale University, 1988
- BA, Yale University, 1980
The son of Methodist missionaries, The Rev. Dr. Arun W. Jones was raised in India and has worked as a missionary in the Philippines. As an ordained elder in the New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, he has served as pastor of United Methodist congregations in the United States. He joined the Candler faculty in 2010.
Both his missionary and pastoral experiences have inspired Jones' scholarly work, which investigates how Christians have spread the gospel in different historical and cultural contexts. Jones is the author of Christian Missions in the American Empire: Episcopalians in Northern Luzon, the Philippines, 1902-1946 (Peter Lang Pub Inc., 2003), and of numerous articles and book chapters on Christianity in Asia. His current research focuses on church history in North India. He is a member of the American Society of Missiology, where he currently serves as co-chair of the Board of Publications, and a contributing editor to the journal Mission Studies.
At Candler, Jones leads students on an annual international trip with the World Methodist Evangelism Institute, which seeks to promote leadership in evangelism among Methodists and other Wesleyan bodies around the world.
In addition to his work at Candler, Jones preaches and teaches in congregations and larger church gatherings, frequently drawing on his knowledge of ecclesial life in various parts of the world to illumine the dynamics of North American Christianity.
Selected Publications
"Indian Christians and the Appropriation of Western Civilization in the Nineteenth Century," in Studies in World ChristianityUniversity of Edinburgh Press2017
"Local Agency and the Reception of Protestantism in the Philippines," in Journal of Asian/North American Theological EducatorsCatholic Theological Union2016
"Claiming the Hyphens and Slashes," in Journal of Asian/North American Theological EducatorsCatholic Theological Union2015
"Translation, Inculturation and Conflict in South Asia," in Planting in Native SoilISPCK2015
"Scholarly Transgressions: (Re)writing the History of World Christianity," in Theology Today, vol. 71, no. 2 Sage2014
"Pragmatic Anti-Imperialists? Episcopal Missionaries in the Philippines, 1933-1935," in Anglican and Episcopal History, vol. 82, no. 1 Historical Society of the Episcopal Church2013
"Christian Mission and Cosmopolitanism: the Case of Ishwari Dass," in Construction of the Other, Identification of the Self: German Mission in IndiaLIT Verlag2012
Co-author, "Hinduism and Christianity," in Oxford Bibliographies OnlineOxford University Press2012
"South Asia," in Introducing World ChristianityBlackwell Publishing2012
Christian Missions in the American Empire: Episcopalians in Northern Luzon, the Philippines, 1902-1946 Peter Lang Publishing2003
Selected awards
Carr Travel Grant, Candler School of Theology, 2015.
Research Grant, Candler School of Theology, 2015.
Scholarly Writing and Publishing Fund Award, Center for Faculty Excellence and Development, Emory University, 2015.
Funding for International Conference, "Can The Native Christian Speak?" Emory University, 2014.
1st Alternate, First Book Grant For Minority Scholars, The Louisville Institute, 2013.
Summer Research Grant, Candler School of Theology, 2011.
Henry Luce III Fellowship in Theology, 2008-2009.
Wabash Center Fellowship, 2005.
Workshop Grant, Wabash Center, 2004-2005.
Research Grant, Historical Society of the Episcopal Church, 2000.
In addition to the history of Christianity in Asia, Jones is interested in the historiography of World Christianity. In May of 2014 he organized a conference on this topic, titled "Can The Native Christian Speak?" Once a year he leads students on an international trip with the World Methodist Evangelism Institute, which seeks to promote leadership in Evangelism among Methodists and other Wesleyan bodies around the world.
Service of Word and Table, Cannon Chapel, September 29, 2015
Selected Courses
Enabling an Evangelizing Church
Krishna Meets Jesus
The Church in Asia
World Evangelism in an Age of Empire
World Methodist Evangelism Travel Seminar


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The goal of this project was to create a small, modular, printable quadcopter body. I aimed to keep this as simple as possible.
The quadcopter is made up of a core, and 4 arms. All arms are identical.
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- Turnigy 2900KV Brushless Outrunner OR Turnigy Park480 Brushless Outrunner 1320kv
- Turnigy Plush 6A ESCs or HobbyKing 6A ESC 0.5A UBEC
- 5030 Props
- 5030R Props
- 1000mAh 2S NanoTech LiPo (or similar)
- KK2 Flight Controller
- 8 x 12mm or 15mm M3 Bolts
- 4 x 40mm M3 Bolts
- 10 x M3 Nuts
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v2: Spacing change, removal of extra weight. Landing strut available if you don't want to use M3 screws
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This thing is cool, but I suggest some sort of platform under the hub so the electronic components don't fall out while its flying
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Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot: KYLA LOWDER
Who's who in Tennessee theater? Sometimes, without a program in your hand, it's difficult to know who's playing whom-hence, our newest feature: Hey, Jef, Here's My Headshot...featuring some of the Volunteer State's best-known-or soon-to-be-known all over the freakin' world-thespians. And have you ever wondered who the amazing photographers are who make them look so damn good? We're gonna tell ya...
Today's actor/subject/model is the beautiful, talented and soon-to-be-graduated-from-Belmont University (not to mention 2010 First Night Most Promising Actor) Kyla Lowder, photographed by Bennett Farkas.
Among her most notable credits:
Becca, Rabbit Hole, Belmont University
Martirio, The House of Bernarda Alba, Actors Bridge Ensemble
Seniora Prestigio, The Antics of Romantics, Belmont University
Kate, Dancing at Lughnasa, Belmont University
Ann, All My Sons, Actors Bridge Ensemble