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Investigative reporter Carter Ross finds himself with gruesome front-page news: four bodies in a vacant lot, each with a single bullet hole in the back of the head. In a haste to calm residents, local police leak a story to Carter's colleagues at the Newark Eagle-Examiner, calling the murders revenge for a bar stickup. But while Carter may not come from the streets, he knows a few things about Newark's ghettos. And he knows the story the police are pushing doesn't make sense. He enlists the aide of Tina Thompson, the paper's smoking hot city editor, to run interference for him at the office; Tommy Hernandez, the paper's gay Cuban intern, to help him with legwork on the street; and Tynesha Dales, a local stripper, to take him to Newark's underside. Soon, Carter learns the four victims have one connection after all, and knowing this will put him in the path of one very ambitious killer.
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Everyone should know later this week who the new head football coach will be at Peabody High.
Principal Ed Sapienza, who is on the search committee tasked with finding a new coach, said he expects an announcement will be forthcoming on Thursday with the news. The job became available halfway through the football season this past fall after Scott Wlasuk resigned.
Sapienza said 17 candidates applied for the job and described many of them as "excellent" picks. He did not elaborate further on their merits, but there may be at least one Super Bowl winner among the candidates, according to the Salem News.
"It's not just a shot in the dark," Sapienza said. "We have the kids' best interests in mind as well."
He noted the committee has worked hard to find a new coach who can improve the stature of the program as well as focus on character development and life lessons for the student-athletes.
Attempting to wrap up the process and choose a finalist this week, the committee spent all day Saturday and Sunday and then met again at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Sapienza said.
Athletic Director Phil Sheridan told the School Committee last month he expected to have a new coach in place in early February. As for compensation, the position receives a stipend of $8,706, which is a little higher than average what other districts in the same league pay.
Sapienza also brings some personal experience to the search as a former high school football coach himself. He initially coached in his hometown of North Reading in the 1970s, did a stint in Wakefield and then returned to North Reading in the late 1990s.
He said the game hasn't changed much since then – "it's still all about blocking and tackling."
"When the Patriots learn how to do that they'll make it to the Super Bowl again," Sapienza said, laughing.
Head football coach is one of the two hardest school jobs to have, he quipped; the other is Superintendent.
"You're making decisions on the field with 10,000 people watching in the stands," he said, adding that fans may or may not understand the reasons behind those decisions.
Wlasuk resigned in October as the Tanners went 0-5. Assistant coach Matt O'Brien was then temporarily promoted to finish out the season.
Initially, school officials explained Wlasuk's departure as due to personal reasons, but it quickly became apparent he was receiving pressure from different corners to step down and Wlasuk indicated as much in interviews at the time.
In his 4-1/2 years as head coach for the Tanners, Wlasuk posted a 17-31 record. That was an improvement from where the Tanners had been for three seasons before that (6-25), but still nowhere near the dynasty established under former coaches Ed Nizwantowski and Arthur Adamopoulos.
Wlasuk spent nearly 20 years as an assistant coach for Nizwantowski and played for Adamopoulos.

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By MARK NEWMAN
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---- — OTTUMWA — Women who have been victimized are getting both worried and angry.
The Ottumwa Women's and Crisis Shelter will close. The women living there, and in some cases, their children, are being told to find a new place to stay.
"I understand why they'd be angry," said Cheryl Brown, the executive director.
Budget cuts have resulted in a redesign that offers fewer services in some communities. About half the state's 20 domestic violence shelters are expected to close. The technical phrase the state has used calls the redesign "going regional." All the services are there, the state says. But the services will be available only by traveling over a specific geographic area — locally, that's Wapello and 10 other counties. So this "region" will still have a shelter for women and their children in danger from domestic violence — they'll just have to go to Oskaloosa to stay there.
"I don't understand because we need it more down in this area than up there," said State Representative Mary Gaskill, D-Ottumwa. "It's really unfortunate that we have to give up these things; I know Cheryl worked hard."
Not all of the victims are aware of that, Brown acknowledged. Some of them seem to feel the decision was made locally to close down. It wasn't, she said.
"It may decrease the cost for the government, but it increases the cost for people who need to access these services," said Gaskill.
Those costs for women who do find safe space in Mahaska County can be more than financial, Gaskill said. They may need to pull their kids out of Ottumwa schools, give up a job where they have some seniority or end up commuting daily to a job 30 miles away instead of 3 miles away.
But Oskaloosa has its own residents, and advocates like Brown don't want to put crisis shelters into a crisis, though.
Right now, Brown and her staff are working with the women to find them a better living situation. That means women and their children will be looking for permanent homes. Brown said Ottumwa has a shortage of affordable, clean housing. If there's some she hasn't seen, she said, she'd like community members to contact her. Not all of the women have been working on plans; some are in that angry stage where something that has kept them safe is being taken away. Brown said there is a type of grieving process at work — even for employees, some of whom will lose their jobs but are sticking around to help women make plans.
They may have a little bit of time. An agency is considering giving the Ottumwa shelter enough to stay open a few more weeks.
"Shelters are supposed to be a stopgap measure for the poorest women in the most dangerous circumstances," Brown said.
Those women can get close to full support, whereas others would get varying levels of assistance.
A woman who, with help from a crisis shelter, escaped a violent relationship told the Courier she knows what will happen. Even if shelters are full, mothers will not let their children be homeless, nor will they leave the children alone in a house with a violent resident. She said she's afraid.
"They'll move back in with their abuser," worried the woman.
"They cut funding at the federal level, they cut it at the state level," said Gaskill. "They've been cutting and cutting. You keep fighting for it, but they keep cutting."
"You've got to have a safety net," said Gaskill. "I was of the opinion that is what government was for. I get very discouraged when I wonder why people don't understand the need. I don't know what they think will happen to people."
State Sen. Mark Chelgren, R-Ottumwa, had just recently spoken with a volunteer about some of the specific changes that could occur in Ottumwa due to the cuts. When asked about that funding, he said it's something that he wants to look into further, and he'll be able to offer a better opinion on what happened once he's done additional research.
State Rep. Jarad Klein, R-Keota, has been reviewing the updated record from this legislative session. There can be unexpected changes of bills when they left the House for the desk of the governor. He hasn't come across the specific cut affecting domestic violence protection in his reading. Klein said he'll do a little looking around, make some calls and ask some questions about how certain decisions came to be made.
Typically, however, the Legislature will offer a certain level of funding for an organization. They won't tell the administrators of those funds exactly how to spend the money. For example, rarely would a state senator be asked which shelter would remain open, Ottumwa's or Oskaloosa's.
Though there will not be a specific women's shelter in Ottumwa, there will still be services offered through the crisis center.
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Nov. 13, 2013 —
I don't recall exactly when I decided I wanted to become a professional poker player.
I was trying to be a college student and work full-time but couldn't shake the notion of being a "card sharp".
I once used the other term, "card shark", but I was corrected by an old-time gambler who pointed out that a "sharp" is a skilled card player while a "shark" is a cheat.
To my surprise, a bartender friend told me that the hotel in that Ohio town regularly hosted high stakes poker games and he would introduce me to the man in charge.
The hotel manager had converted a guest room into a poker parlor, as he called it.
Gambling was illegal almost everywhere in those days. The poker game at the hotel was a "house game" operated by the hotel instead of a "floating game" that moved around.
I managed to come up with $100 for my first foray into high stakes poker. However, I didn't get to play that night because the game required a minimum "stake" of $500.
As I left the room, one of the players suggested I come back the next night when the stakes would be smaller.
I returned with $200, thanks to a cash advance on my first bank card which fortuitously had arrived in the mail.
Beginner's luck was with me and I left with $150 in winnings.
I started for the bar to tell my buddy about my good fortune. As I stepped off the elevator, one of the players from the game asked me to go outside.
He said he knew that I was a big winner and he wanted a chance to get some of his money back to buy food for his family.
He proposed a game of straight poker with each receiving five cards on the hood of his car.
I was pleased that he agreed to let me deal the cards after he cut the deck. Feeling even luckier, I bet $100 and he called and raised another $100.
Knowing I had a full house, I raised with my last $150.
He called and, to my dismay, turned over four queens and walked away with all of my money.
No longer young and dumb, I know today that he put in a stacked deck when he cut the cards. I was just the mark who dealt the cards.
Today I never watch the World Series of Poker because it reminds me of what might have been.


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The Philippine economy managed to successfully traverse the global economic headwinds in 2012, experiencing a solidly above-consensus year in 2012, expanding by at least 6.0% even as the rest of the region slowed. BMI believes that the economy of the Philippines will continue to be an outperformer in the region on the back of strong investment activity and a resilient consumer. The Philippine economy continues to outperform both consensus expectations and its regional peers, with the latest data showing a blistering 7.1% year-on-year (y-o-y) expansion in Q312. Indeed, on the back of a surging construction sector as well as the robust Philippine consumer, we estimate that the economy grew by at least 6.0% in 2012. That said, we believe it
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In his first speech to Congress earlier this year, President Obama emphasized that low graduation rates are a threat to America's international competitiveness and challenged the nation's colleges and universities to improve. Weeks later, his first budget proposal included an unprecedented $2.5 billion in new funding to improve graduation rates.
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A new AEI report, Diplomas and Dropouts: Which Colleges Actually Graduate Their Students (and Which Don't), by Frederick M. Hess, AEI's director of education policy studies; Mark Schneider, a visiting scholar at AEI and vice president of the American Institutes for Research; Kevin Carey, policy director of Education Sector; and AEI research fellow Andrew P. Kelly spotlights the dramatic variation in graduation rates across 1,300 of the nation's colleges and universities. Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics, the report's authors examine graduation rates across schools with similar levels of admissions selectivity, as denoted in the widely used Barron's Profiles of American Colleges. The substantial differences found between colleges and universities within the same selectivity category strongly suggest that institutional practice, not just student quality, influences completion rates. Following presentations by two of the authors, Geri Malandra, senior vice president of the American Council on Education; Diane Reese, recently named one of the top ten school counselors in the United States by the American School Counselor Association; and Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, president emeritus of George Washington University, will discuss the report's findings and recommendations. Frederick M. Hess will moderate.
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|Kevin Carey, Education Sector
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|Diane Reese, T. C. Williams High School
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, George Washington University
|Frederick M. Hess, AEI
WASHINGTON, JUNE 3, 2009--In his first speech to Congress, President Obama promised that "by 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world." Diplomas and Dropouts: Which Colleges Actually Graduate Their Students (and Which Don't), released today by the AEI, exposes the dramatic variation in completion rates across nearly 1,400 colleges and universities.
Less than 55 percent of first-time students at the average four-year college graduate within six years, and at many institutions, students have less than a one in three chance of earning a degree--even as they spend thousands of dollars on tuition and accumulate thousands of dollars of debt. The authors find that completion rates vary dramatically across institutions with similar admissions standards.
"Such differences suggest that while student motivation, finances, and ability matter greatly when it comes to college completion, the practices of higher education institutions matter, too," Frederick M. Hess, lead author of Diplomas and Dropouts, said at the launch event.
The study's coauthors (listed below) use data from the U.S. Department of Education to examine graduation rates across schools with similar levels of admissions selectivity, as defined by the popular Barron's Profiles of American Colleges, which rates schools in six categories from "noncompetitive" to "most competitive." Among their findings:
- Schools with the least selective admissions criteria have the lowest average graduation rates. "Noncompetitive" institutions graduate, on average, 35 percent of their students within six years, while the "most competitive" institutions graduate 88 percent.
- There is wide variation in graduation rates across institutions within the same selectivity categories. Within the same group of "competitive" schools, the top ten have an average graduation rate of more than 75 percent, while the bottom ten graduate just 20 percent in six years.
- For instance, the University of Louisville in Kentucky and James Madison University in Virginia are both "very competitive" state schools that charge about $7,000 in tuition. While Louisville only graduates 44 percent of its students in six years, James Madison graduates 81 percent.
- Hundreds of institutions fail to graduate a majority of their students in six years, yet these colleges and universities still receive tens of billions of dollars from taxpayers every year. At a time of fiscal constraints and tight budgets, voters and public officials should be aware of institutions that are not accomplishing their most basic task of graduating students.
Parents, students, and guidance counselors too often lack information on graduation rates when selecting schools or deciding where to spend thousands of dollars in savings--or take on thousands of dollars of debt.
"At a time when growing unemployment disproportionately affects workers without a degree, it is critical that this information is available and accessible so that consumers can make informed decisions," Kevin Carey, coauthor of Diplomas and Dropouts, said.
The authors note that graduation rates are an important measure of school performance, but they do not suggest that high graduation rates are always an indicator of quality or that low graduation rates are necessarily bad. After all, graduation rates would rise if standards were lowered and universities awarded diplomas to all students regardless of academic performance. Rather, this report presents a call for a broader exploration of postsecondary outcomes.
"We believe that the graduation rate measure included here should be just the beginning of a richer inquiry into college success," Mark Schneider, coauthor of the study, said. "One driven by more accurate measures broadly defined in future earnings, in acquiring knowledge, in workplace success, and ultimately in becoming the kind of citizens who can contribute to the stability and prosperity of our society."
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Kevin Carey is the policy director at Education Sector. He writes a monthly column on higher education policy for the Chronicle of Higher Education and has published articles and op-eds in publications including Washington Monthly, Phi Delta Kappan, Education Week, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and the New York Daily News. He has authored Education Sector reports on topics including college rankings and improving minority college graduation rates.
Frederick M. Hess is a resident scholar and director of education policy studies at AEI and an executive editor of Education Next. His many books include When Research Matters (Harvard Education Press, 2008), No Remedy Left Behind (AEI Press, 2007), Educational Entrepreneurship (Harvard Education Press, 2006), Tough Love for Schools (AEI Press, 2006), Common Sense School Reform (Palgrave Macmillan, 2004), and Spinning Wheels (Brookings Institution Press, 1998). His work has appeared in both popular and scholarly outlets, including Social Science Quarterly, the Harvard Educational Review, Education Week, Phi Delta Kappan, the Washington Post, and National Review. Mr. Hess serves on the review board for the Broad Prize in Urban Education, as a research associate with the Harvard University Program on Education Policy and Governance, and as a member of the research advisory board for the National Center for Educational Accountability. He is a former high school social studies teacher and has taught at Harvard University, Georgetown University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Virginia.
Geri Malandra joined the American Council on Education in February 2009 as senior vice president for leadership, membership, and policy research. Previously, she served as vice chancellor for strategic management at the fifteen-campus University of Texas System, leading the development of the system's first comprehensive accountability and performance reports, its compact process, and initiatives on internationalization and leadership development. While in Texas, Ms. Malandra also served as an adviser to the Commission on the Future of Higher Education and was appointed vice chair of the National Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity. Earlier, as associate vice provost in the University of Minnesota administration, she led the development of Minnesota's first comprehensive accountability reporting system.
Diane Reese is a counselor at T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia, where she has worked for more than eight years. In 2009, she was named one of the top ten school counselors in the United States by the American School Counselor Association. Earlier this year, she also garnered the Professional of the Year Award from the Business and Professional Women's League of Washington, D.C. Currently, Ms. Reese works with Academy 1 and the STEP program. She is widely respected for the development of several unique programs, including Project GOAL (Girls Having Opportunities for Academic Success and Leadership Development), an after-school leadership program, and the Reading Circle Club, a literacy program that engages staff and students. Before becoming a counselor, Ms. Reese worked in Alexandria with the Youth Services Program as a probation officer.
Mark Schneider is vice president for new education initiatives at the American Institutes for Research and a visiting scholar at AEI. Formerly the commissioner of the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics, Mr. Schneider writes about a broad range of education issues: charter schools, consumer choice in education, the relationship between school facilities and academic outcomes, and higher education policy. He is the author or coauthor of numerous scholarly books and articles, including the award-winning Choosing Schools: Consumer Choice and the Quality of American Schools (Princeton University Press, 2000). From 2000 to 2001, he served as vice president of the American Political Science Association (APSA) and simultaneously as president of APSA's public policy section.
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg is president emeritus and University Professor of Public Service at George Washington University. He served as president of the university from 1988 to 2007. He was previously president of the University of Hartford for eleven years and, before that, dean and vice president of Boston University for eight years. During the Lyndon Johnson administration, he was special assistant to the U.S. commissioner of education. Mr. Trachtenberg's publications in academic and lay journals have received wide acclaim. He has written four books and is the coeditor of The Art of Hiring in America's Colleges and Universities (Prometheus, 1993). He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, the Council on Foreign Relations, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Designed by scenic artist Mimi Lien, the 81'-tall Eiffel Tower under the vaulted glass ceiling of The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia was lit by Greg Emetaz, a filmmaker who served as lighting designer for the tower project. "I went to NYU with Mimi," he says. "I used to do more lighting design and couldn't resist the idea of an Eiffel Tower." Built for the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), which ran April 18-May 1, this mini version of Gustave Eiffel's iconic 1,063'-tall landmark was so popular it was extended until June 18, attracting large crowds for nightly light shows featuring a range of music from the can-can to Stravinsky's Firebird.
Proof Productions, Steve McEntee's custom fabrication shop, built the tower, which was installed from the top down, with the uppermost sections raised in scaffolding to add the lower sections, then covered with incandescent light bulbs. "The original idea was a cage full of Edison bulbs, as if the whole tower was full of light bulbs to create a deconstructed version," Emetaz explains. "Another idea was to make the glass rotunda seem like one giant Edison bulb with a huge filament, but that wasn't practical." Instead, the tower itself became the mega-filament, lighting up the lobby.
Emetaz intentionally did not use LEDs. "When people think of Paris, the last thing they think of is LED," he says. "We didn't want a space-age feel but wanted warmth in the lighting. I liked the little filaments and wanted them to be real." As a result, the tower sparkles with almost 6,000 clear Halco 25W 5,000-hour 130V A-lamps, which came on pre-manufactured strands with sockets. The spacing allowed them to be attached to the Tower, either screwed in or zip-tied where the tower is made of wire mesh. Trains, planes, and a Zeppelin on cables moving through the space also evoke turn-of-the-century Paris.
Dennis Moore, assistant electrician at The Kimmel Center and master electrician for the project, helped with the programming of the light show. "We programmed for about five nights, but only five hours each night from 6-11pm, and had to be quiet if there was a concert going on, so time was limited," says Emetaz. The show was programmed on the center's in-house ETC Expression 2 console, with DMX control via Leprecon dimmer packs tucked into the base of the tower and ETC dimmer units on platforms higher up on the structure. "The idea was to be self-contained, rather than run cable throughout the lobby," notes Emetaz.
"Both Mimi and I felt strongly about no color," the LD adds. "We wanted to maintain a certain purity about the whole thing, and colored light was not true to that time period. We didn't want a rock concert look, or the Moulin Rouge, but more like the municipal lighting of the time. Constraints are great, and in this case the constraint was no color."


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I am sick and tired of homophobic misogynistic Christo-Nazis cramming their perverse hatred of women down our throats.
If they want to live in a misogynistic theocracy let them move to Iran or Saudi Arabia. This is America and they don't belong here.
Take your theocratic shit and get the hell out of my country.
Fuck you! There is no god.
From The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/11/opinion/the-freedom-to-choose-birth-control.html?ref=todayspaper
Published: February 10, 2012
In response to a phony crisis over "religious liberty" engendered by the right, President Obama seems to have stood his ground on an essential principle — free access to birth control for any woman. That access, along with the ability to receive family planning and preventive health services, was at the foundation of health care reform.
Mr. Obama's new rule on birth control coverage lets institutions affiliated with a religion shift the cost of coverage to their insurance companies, but Mr. Obama assured Americans it would not result in other women, or the rest of the country, subsidizing that shift. By refusing to back down on Friday, Mr. Obama took an action that will help reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies, abortions and medical complications from pregnancy.
Nonetheless, it was dismaying to see the president lend any credence to the misbegotten notion that providing access to contraceptives violated the freedom of any religious institution. Churches are given complete freedom by the Constitution to preach that birth control is immoral, but they have not been given the right to laws that would deprive their followers or employees of the right to disagree with that teaching.
If a religious body does not like a public policy that affects its members, it is free to try to change it, but it cannot simply opt out of society or claim a special exemption from the law. Besides, contraceptive access is already in place in 28 states, and has been the law in New York for a decade, without inflicting the slightest blow to the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, which has complied.
Mr. Obama had already gone too far out of his way to exempt churches and their religious employees from the preventative care mandate. It was not necessary to carve out a further exception for their nonreligious arms, like Catholic hospitals and universities, which employ thousands of people of other faiths.
Continue reading at: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/11/opinion/the-freedom-to-choose-birth-control.html?ref=todayspaper
From Truth Dig: http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/embracing_enough_20120210/
By David Sirota
Posted on Feb 10, 2012
Of all the no-no's in contemporary America—and there are many—none has proven more taboo than the ancient doctrine of dayenu. Translated from the original Hebrew, the word roughly means "It would have been enough." The principle is that a certain amount of a finite resource should satisfy even the gluttons among us.
I know, I know—to even mention that notion is jarring in a nation whose consumer, epicurean and economic cultures have been respectively defined by the megastore, the Big Mac and the worship of the billionaire. Considering that, it's amazing the word "enough" still exists in the American vernacular at all. But exist it does, and more than that—the term's morality is actually starting to suffuse the highest-profile debates in the public square.
After the financial meltdown, for example, Congress witnessed an unexpectedly spirited fight over enacting pay caps at bailed-out financial institutions. Beneath the overheated rhetoric, the brawl revolved around determining how much is enough to compensate Wall Street's government-subsidized scam artists.
Today, that conflict has metastasized into a battle over taxes. Marked by mind-numbing arguments over Mitt Romney's IRS returns and esoteric catchphrases like "Buffet Rule," the skirmish is really just a proxy war over how much individual income we are going to collectively deem "enough" before the next dollar of income is subjected to a less preferential levy.
Even at the state level, "enough" has gone mainstream, as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, just signed an executive order barring state contracts from going to firms that pay executives more than $199,000 a year. Again, the idea is that such a salary is more than enough to attract skilled workers to taxpayer-funded firms.
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From Common Dreams: http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/02/10-1
by David Morris
Published on Friday, February 10, 2012 by Common Dreams
On February 8, 1921 twenty thousand people, braving temperatures so low that musical instruments froze, marched in a funeral procession in the town of Dimitrov, a suburb of Moscow. They came to pay their respects to a man, Petr Kropotkin, and his philosophy, anarchism.
Some 90 years later few know of Kropotkin. And the word anarchism has been so stripped of substance that it has come to be equated with chaos and nihilism. This is regrettable, for both the man and the philosophy that he did so much to develop have much to teach us in 2012.
I am astonished Hollywood has yet to discover Kropotkin. For his life is the stuff of great movies. Born to privilege he spent his life fighting poverty and injustice. A lifelong revolutionary, he was also a world-renowned geographer and zoologist. Indeed, the intersection of politics and science characterized much of his life.
His struggles against tyranny resulted in years in Russian and French jails. The first time he was imprisoned in Russia an outcry by many of the world's best-known scholars led to his release. The second time he engineered a spectacular escape and fled the country. At the end of his life, back in his native Russia, he enthusiastically supported the overthrow of the Tsar but equally strongly condemned Lenin's increasingly authoritarian and violent methods.
In the 1920s Roger N. Baldwin summed up Kropotkin this way:
Kropotkin is referred to by scores of people who knew him in all walks of life as "the noblest man" they ever knew. Oscar Wilde called him one of the two really happy men he had ever met…In the anarchist movement he was held in the deepest affection by thousands–"notre Pierre" the French workers called him. Never assuming position of leadership, he nevertheless led by the moral force of his personality and the breadth of his intellect. He combined in extraordinary measure high qualities of character with a fine mind and passionate social feeling. His life made a deep impression on a great range of classes–the whole scientific world, the Russian revolutionary movement, the radical movements of all schools, and in the literary world which cared little or nothing for science or revolution.
Continue reading at: http://www.commondreams.org/view/2012/02/10-1
From Slate: http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2012/02/10/obama_riled_up_republicans_on_contraception_and_then_delivers_a_knock_out_punch_.html
By Amanda Marcotte
Posted Friday, Feb. 10, 2012,
After two solid weeks of Republicans rapidly escalating attacks on contraception access under the banner of "religous freedom," Obama finally announced what the White House is proposing an accomodation of religiously affiliated employers who don't want to offer birth control coverage as part of their insurance plans. In those situations, the insurance companies will have to reach out directly to employees and offer contraception coverage for free, without going through the employer. Insurance companies are down with the plan, because as Matt Yglesias explained at Moneybox, contraception actually saves insurance companies money, since it's cheaper than abortion and far cheaper than childbirth. Because the insurance companies have to reach out to employees directly, there's very little danger of women not getting coverage because they are unaware they're eligible.
That's the nitty-gritty. The fun part of this is that Obama just pulled a fast one on Republicans. He drew this out for two weeks, letting Republicans work themselves into a frenzy of anti-contraception rhetoric, all thinly disguised as concern for religious liberty, and then created a compromise that addressed their purported concerns but without actually reducing women's access to contraception, which is what this has always been about. (As Dana Goldstein reported in 2010, before the religious liberty gambit was brought up, the Catholic bishops were just demanding that women be denied access and told to abstain from sex instead.) With the fig leaf of religious liberty removed, Republicans are in a bad situation. They can either drop this and slink away knowing they've been punked, or they can double down. But in order to do so, they'll have to be more blatantly anti-contraception, a politically toxic move in a country where 99% of women have used contraception.
Complete article at: http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2012/02/10/obama_riled_up_republicans_on_contraception_and_then_delivers_a_knock_out_punch_.html
From Working Class Heroes: http://workingclassheroes.us/?p=542
by Charlie Lindamood,
February 10, 2012
I remember growing up in the 50′s and how I'd hear idealistic phrases like "lots of money doesn't mean you're rich..owning land is being rich!" Owning land meant you would always have a place that was yours,and its value would increase with time even if your personal wealth decreased. It was the American dream..own land, a home, raise a family, or not…but always, always pay your taxes.
That was then and this is now…now we "are" our ancestors, we have a new legacy to leave our children. We are experiencing what it is like to be on the verge of losing "the dream." Some have already lost the dream. They paid their taxes. They played by the rules..and yet they find themselves, their families, their belongings, out on the street…wondering where they wiill sleep, or when they will eat. They are further victimized and accused by some of wanting to be victims, even that they deserve to be victims! Oh yes..they must enjoy sleeping in their cars, being known as food stamp recipients, wanting to hold signs and beg.. Now they are persecuted for being laid off or losing their jobs.
There used to be one common denominator that all American citizens had in common..work! Work was supposed to get us "a pot in every kitchen and a chicken in every pot". The exact wording was "a chicken in every pot and a car in every garage," from Herbert Hoover's 1928 campaign.
America, the land of the free, the words advertised. Work for a fair living wage. But that is not how it was "then." There was no living wage, there was no fairness in the workplace. There was no guarantee that there would be a light at the end of tunnel…retirement. Back when the dream started there was no "middle class,"just the working class.
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From Al Jazeera: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/02/2012210104518705672.html
Organisations that influence social, cultural and political issues in the US have been hijacked by the far right.
Cliff Schecter
10 Feb 2012
Columbus, OH - Perhaps over the past week you've heard of the foundation named after Susan G Komen? You know the folks I'm talking about, the ones who have turned breast cancer fundraising into a non-stop Nike-like branding campaign that translates into helpful suggestions, like how you should chomp down on the extra crispy bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken to fight cancer (get heart disease, but cure cancer!).
Yeah, those guys.
They've had a bad week or two, to put it kindly. But their self-immolation at the hands of Tea Party cranks, such as their recently resigned senior vice president for public policy, Karen Handel, is worth looking at for what it tells us about the demise of institutions in the US. Because the thing is, their corruption of a charity meant to help find a cure for breast cancer with their Sharia Christianity, is only one of many examples of this phenomenon in the United States.
Whether it's the courts, Congress, state legislatures, media, churches, academia, non-profits or a variety of other institutions, these important organisations that set the social, cultural and political parameters in our democracy, and served us well (overall – on the issue of race, for example, it took many of them a while to get with the programme) have been thoroughly hijacked by what the late historian Richard Hofstadter referred to as those exhibiting the "paranoid style".
You know who I'm talking about. The tri-corner hat crowd ready to take up arms every time they walk into Nathan's because they have a sneaking suspicion that the hot dogs are halal. Those who think that Social Darwinism was ordained by God, but actual Darwinism is a hoax. The ones who claim they are pro-life, but love everything from .50 caliber sniper rifles to foreign wars, like they're engaged in the honeymoon period of a non-platonic relationship.
Sure, these people always existed. But they didn't make it onto the Supreme Court. They didn't become the speaker of the house. And they weren't named senior vice presidents for policy at the Susan G Komen Foundation. Karen Handel is someone who ran for governor in Georgia on a campaign of defunding Planned Parenthood. And getting her picture taken toting an assault rifle like she was Ripley from Aliens.
It makes you wonder – was Christine O'Donnell not available for Komen to hire?
Continue reading at: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2012/02/2012210104518705672.html
From Mother Jones: http://motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2012/02/why-im-so-hardnosed-over-contraception-affair
By Kevin Drum
Fri Feb. 10, 2012
Over the past week I've written a few posts expressing support for the Obama administration's decision to require health care plans to cover contraception, as well as for its decision to permit only a very narrow exemption for religious organizations. I haven't really laid out the whole case, though, and today I want to do that in telegraphic form. Then I want to tell you the real reason that my reaction to this has been stronger than you might have guessed it would be, especially considering that this isn't a subject I wade into frequently. But that won't come until the end of the post. First, the bullet point warm-up:
Continue reading at: http://motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2012/02/why-im-so-hardnosed-over-contraception-affair
From World Socialist Web Site: http://wsws.org/articles/2012/feb2012/pers-f10.shtml
Peter Schwarz
10 February 2012
The attacks on the Greek population have assumed monstrous proportions. The "Troika" of the European Commission, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank is demanding no less than the complete ruination of the Greek working class.
The austerity measures already introduced have led to an unparalleled social decline. One in five adults and one in two young people in Greece are unemployed. Homelessness, which was hardly known in Athens before the crisis, has become widespread. Tens of thousands of small businesses have gone bankrupt due to drastic tax increases.
The wealthy elite are hardly affected by the austerity measures, however. According to Handelsblatt, they have deposited €560 billion in foreign accounts, a sum nearly twice as large as Greece's entire national debt.
For the Troika and the banks behind it, all this austerity is not enough. As a precondition for the disbursement of the second rescue package agreed last summer, they are demanding budget cuts of €3.3 billion for this year alone—and all at the expense of the working class.
Health spending is to be cut by €1.1 billion, 15,000 state employees will be sacked in the coming year, and 150,000 are to be made redundant over the next four years. The federal minimum wage, upon which 300,000 people depend, is to be reduced from €750 to €600, and unemployment benefits from €460 to €360 a month. Supplementary pensions, which many Greeks depend upon for their survival, will be cut by 15 percent.
Continue reading at: http://wsws.org/articles/2012/feb2012/pers-f10.shtml
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From The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/10/education/education-gap-grows-between-rich-and-poor-studies-show.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all
By SABRINA TAVERNISE
Published: February 9, 2012
WASHINGTON — Education was historically considered a great equalizer in American society, capable of lifting less advantaged children and improving their chances for success as adults. But a body of recently published scholarship suggests that the achievement gap between rich and poor children is widening, a development that threatens to dilute education's leveling effects.
It is a well-known fact that children from affluent families tend to do better in school. Yet the income divide has received far less attention from policy makers and government officials than gaps in student accomplishment by race.
Now, in analyses of long-term data published in recent months, researchers are finding that while the achievement gap between white and black students has narrowed significantly over the past few decades, the gap between rich and poor students has grown substantially during the same period.
"We have moved from a society in the 1950s and 1960s, in which race was more consequential than family income, to one today in which family income appears more determinative of educational success than race," said Sean F. Reardon, a Stanford University sociologist. Professor Reardon is the author of a study that found that the gap in standardized test scores between affluent and low-income students had grown by about 40 percent since the 1960s, and is now double the testing gap between blacks and whites.
In another study, by researchers from the University of Michigan, the imbalance between rich and poor children in college completion — the single most important predictor of success in the work force — has grown by about 50 percent since the late 1980s.
The changes are tectonic, a result of social and economic processes unfolding over many decades. The data from most of these studies end in 2007 and 2008, before the recession's full impact was felt. Researchers said that based on experiences during past recessions, the recent downturn was likely to have aggravated the trend.
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CLINTON – Wrapping up a three-game homestand on Sunday afternoon, the Ashford University women's soccer team earned a win that could be summed up with the word "character."
After grabbing a two-goal lead in the first half, the Saints held off a comeback rally from the Warriors of Indiana Tech for a 3-2 win.
Hollie Babut and Ali Tamburro netted first half goals, and freshman Luciane Wentz potted the game winner with just over five minutes to play for the No. 20-ranked Saints (6-2).
"It was about character more than style today," coach Mick Regan said. "We could have folded after giving up a two-goal lead in the second half, but our girls hung in there and adjusted defensively. That's a sign that we can play when facing some adversity and it was a good sign from our young group."
With time ticking down in the first half, Babut opened the scoring for Ashford. The Oshawa, Ontario-native came streaking down the left side and put a crossing feed from senior Jordan Pisesky past Warriors' keeper Jordan Roell for her fourth goal of the season.
Three minutes later, Courtney Babut was hauled down inside the box, allowing Tamburro to make it 2-0 when she beat Roell on a penalty kick in the 41st minute for her fourth tally of the year.
The Warriors answered early in the second half, with Alex Field scoring in the 58th and 61st minutes to even the score.
The two teams exchanged chances until the 85th minute, when senior Sarah Schreck delivered a perfect corner kick to Wentz, who wasted no time beating Roell for her first career goal. The assist gives Schreck a team-high 10 points on the year.
Shots were 21-15 in favor of the Warriors. Indiana Tech's Tori Singstock led all players with eight shots. Schreck and Tamburro each had four shots to lead AU.


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By CAM HUFFMAN
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
The Big 12 Conference will still play the 2013 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship this week at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in Oklahoma City, Okla., but in the wake of the devastating storm that blew through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday, there will be some major changes to the format.
Originally set to begin today with a double-elimination tournament format, the championship will instead begin on Thursday and institute a pool play format.
"We debated canceling the tournament in deference to the devastating tragedy in Moore but were encouraged by Oklahoma City leaders and the Oklahoma City All-Sports Association to go forward," said Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby. "We believe the tournament can serve as a testament to the strong Oklahoma spirit and to the resiliency of the Oklahoma people."
"We are very appreciative of the consideration by the participating teams and the Big 12 Conference," said Oklahoma City mayor Mick Cornett. "We encouraged and supported the decision to play the championship in a format comfortable to the Big 12."
The Big 12 has used the pool play format before. This time, it will feature two pools.
The first will include Kansas State, Texas, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Baylor. The other will be made up of Oklahoma State, West Virginia, TCU and Kansas. Each team will be guaranteed three pool games, and the team with the best record in each pool will advance to the championship game on Sunday.
The games on Thursday through Saturday will be aired on Fox College Sports, while Sunday's championship game will be on FSN.
WVU, the third seed, will open play Thursday at 4 p.m. central time against sixth-seeded Kansas. The Mountaineers will play No. 7 TCU on Friday at 4 p.m. and No. 2 Oklahoma State Saturday at 4 p.m.
"The purpose of the tournament, in my mind, has really shifted focus," said WVU head coach Randy Mazey. "There are discussions about donating a lot of the proceeds to the victims of the tragedy, so win, lose or draw, I'm excited to play it, just so we can help the people down here. That makes the tournament worthwhile.
"This is my first experience with the (pool play) format. So it's going to be hard for me to comment whether I like it more until I get through it. But I like our chances. Our guys are motivated, and we're not playing for ourselves. We're playing for other people. When you have such a motivating factor, who knows what you're capable of."
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2013 and earlier Nissan Maxima Prices Paid and Buying Experience
I bought a 2000 Maxima instead of a Passat in part because the nearest VW dealer is over 50 miles away and East Tennessee Nissan is less than 1 mile from my house. However, I'm not too impressed with them so far. There are rumors around (it's a small town) that the owner is a Yankee from Michigan who uses this and several other car dealerships to launder his drug money. But I digress: what I know is that the buying "experience" was the classic old-fashioned boiler room runaround job with a salesman, assistant manager/closer, sales manager and finance guy all trying to work us over. The service manager isn't very efficient or competent, either. But I like the car.
gnl Posts: 94Bought mine from Cole-Gilmore in Kalamazoo. The buying experience was very straight-forward and simple. I had been shopping around a lot and was debating between the Infiniti I-30 and the Maxima GLE. Cole-Gilmore didn't have much stock, but happened to have the exact car I wanted - Satin Blue Pearl GLE with Meridian seats, sunroof, traction control, etc. The Infiniti dealer didn't have an L with traction control, which was a deal breaker. The salesman at C-G was a young college kid, we came to terms on price very quickly, no run arounds with managers of any type. Now I'm living just outside of Wash. D.C., have only had scheduled maintenance and seems fine. For service we go to a dealer whose cars for sale did NOT have ADM and all that nonsense - just hedging our bets - figure a dealer who plays games on sales will also fool around with service.
kyleknicks Posts: 433Bay ridge nissan...overall, they were trying to screw us in every angle. the worst thing is that, this was recommended by a friend who between him and our friends have bought or leased 5 cars from them. we agreed on a price after 2 trips to the dealership, then put us through the finance guy who tried to get another $500 out of us. then, just gave in at the end and have them install an extra alarm on top of the factory alarm for that 500bucks. all in all, i believe we paid invoice + the 500bucks, which we treated as dest charge cause we didn't get charged that + tax. no other charges such as doc fee or whatever else they could come up with. im sure i could've went to another dealership and came up with this price without all the hassle i went thru with Bay Ridge nissan. anyone have questions on buying a car, email me... i'm going thru buying another car, an 01 accord coupe for my girlfriend so u could call me an expert..lol..
martha12 Posts: 1my beloved 93 s w/merely 106k miles went in for service last week--same dealership where i'd bought it used 4 years ago. verdict: neither roadworthy nor worth fixing. i knew it pulled to the right a bit & made a few mild noises, but i had no idea it was in this bad shape. exhaust, ball joints, possible valve job, brakes, & tires. they say they'll sell it to the wholesaler for a thousand or so. can this be for real? i can't believe it's not worth fixing. any coments?
Karen_CM Posts: 5,020So sorry to hear about your Maxima troubles. Have you looked at the Nissan Maxima Problems discussion in Maintenance & Repair? Perhaps some other owners there can offer you some support and advice.
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Checked Edmunds for a 1993 GXE list trade-in at 4396, retail $6,500. Could it be that the mechanic wants to be the purchaser at auction. I know this may sound like a Condit answer, but the dealer could be a cheat, or completely honest, a very good, careful mechanic, or one who wants to make a good deal for himself. See if you can find an independent Nissan specialist. Have him do a compression test on the engine, and any relevant tests to determine the health of your engine. If it can be repaired at a reasonable cost then consider the other repairs as well. . NONE of the other repairs merit junking the car.
Tom and Ray of Cartalk.cars.com have calculated that every car (regardless of age) needs about 1200/year for maintenance and repairs. I took their advice about 3 years ago and have the appropriate amount deducted directly from my paycheck into a special auto account. This allows you to save up in easy years for those that are not so good. I generally purchase cars at 50-60K miles and my goal is to run them to 200,000. I've got a 1988 Dodge Aires to 170,000 miles. Let me relate this year's experience with one of my vehicles.
My wife (spotless driving record) slid on some ice in January in our 1991 Mazda. We thought that it just needed an alignment. We took it into the tire shop. They said it needed a new wheel. Purchased the wheel. They couldn't align the car. A lot of stuff was bent. Went to the Mazda specialist and not only did we need to replace steering components because of the accident, but many had to be replaced because they were worn out. We also had to replace suspension items on the side that was not harmed in the accident. So we replaced the both struts, both strut mounts, the steering a-arm, right control arm and right wheel bearing. I had to pay for the strut mounts, and left side strut myself.
After that repair, the car still jerked and wobbled when it hit a bump. We needed new tires anyway. Went back to the tire shop. Couldn't align it again. This time the left side needed a power control arm, and a new ball joint. Frankly the car had vibrated since I bought it 3 years ago, and we'd ignored it since an alignment seemed to minimize the problem. But it was now much worse.
Fixed, and the car drives like it's new. Quiet and beautiful. Total Cost about 3,400. Half paid by insurance. I'm jealous of my wife because her accident actually saved us a bundle. The 2 prior years, total maintenance and repairs was only about $300.00 a year. If I take off $750.00 for the repair that was only caused by the accident, my total costs for 3 years comes to $2650.00. Well within the maintenance amount. The car behaves like it's new. What's more important is that I know know exactly when these components were replaced. I'd rather have a vehicle where I know the repairs that have been done and need to be done.
This has happened on other cars I have had before. There is one bad year, then it works with minimal repairs for 3-5 years.
My view is that if the car still looks and if the engine is intact without a huge expense go after the repairs. Let's look at your repairs.
Tires -- there are a maintenance item, replacing them and an alignment them will improve your ride.
Exhaust. This is a little early for that kind of a repair, but generally the repair for this will be free replacement parts for as long as you own the car -- if you go for a muffler specialist. (I prefer a local specialist over a chain since I was cheated by a major chain. George, are you listening). This is because they generally won't have to replace them again. The first set lasted 100,000 miles, and the second should last at least as long. I would consider this an ordinary maintenance option.
Brakes. Maintenance item. If you've gotten more than 60,000 miles on these in suburban driving, this is excellent. The brakes are due for a replacement as ordinary wear and tear items.
Ball Joint. This is a fairly normal wear item, depending on how it has been driven. I would recommend taking it to a tire store with a good reputation, who has a very experienced mechanic on steering repairs. Let him see what needs to be repaired.
Valve Job. Find another trusted Nissan engine specialist. Have them check on the valves, and do other engine quality checks.If it is really expensive, and requires a full overhaul, then it might be time to consider letting it go.
You don't have to fix everything at once. The valve job appears iffy at this point. Unless it is damaging the engine further it can be postponed. I would probably fix the brakes, ball joint, and replace tires at the same time as the first repair. Also check shocks control arms and other suspension units.
I find it hard to believe that a Maxima at 100,000 is shot, but a Nissan specialist mechanic outside of the dealership can tell you that independently. He is not involved in car sales – even indirectly.
petieboy Posts: 1Hello all. Wanted to know if any of you have had the timing belt replaced, and if replaced included the water pump. I purchased a 1995 GLE and negotiated a price because the owner apparently never new to replace the timing belt. It has 114,000 miles on it and is gorgeous. From all indications it should have been replaced at 70,000 miles. I've been quoted 250.00 plus 80.00 for the seals which seems reasonable. Your response is appreciated.
gtownguy Posts: 73Hello everyone, I have a 2000 Maxima SE. I noticed the small oil filter, (#15208 9e000) and am wondering if a larger oil filter will work. My other car is also a nissan 3.0v6 and its filter is larger and seems line up the same. Does anyone know if this can be done and/or what the nissan part # is??.
maxse89 Posts: 1Well all to let you know I am a 89 SE Maxima owner and running with 153000 miles. Wished I had waited to purchase the '93 SE when they went to the chain drive system. It needs no replacement, as it is self lubricated and with regular oil changes should never give you any problems. I am about to change my belt for the second time but other than that, MAKE MINE A MAXIMA.
mwatermasysk Posts: 1I have a 2000 SE and need to have my 30K mile service done. What should I expect to pay for this? I priced two dealers and both are pushing $500...this seems high to me. They are telling me they will give the car a tune up etc. Does a brand new car need a tune up at 30K miles??? Isn't that why I bought a Nissan?
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mirth Posts: 1,212Every 30K miles is pretty standard for tune-ups. Unfortunately, dealers are ridiculous when it comes to pricing a tune-up. I mean, for most of the items it's just a matter of the tech glancing at it to confirm it's okay.
Basically, it needs to be done. Your only options are to either try another dealer or find an independant shop.
smankow Posts: 15I have had my 2000 SE w/5 speed to 2 different dealerships in the Philadelphia area - Montgomeryville (where I purchased the car) and Thompson. Montgomeryville is the worst. Their service manager can look you in the face and tell you a lie, even knowing that you know its a lie. I went to Thompson, who discovered that service bulletins that described my problems were not used by Montgomeryville and performed numerous repairs (ignition coils, 1 strut, 2 steering racks, back then front brakes). Now I caught their service manager in a lie and potential fraud. They told me that they "cross rotated" my tires because of a pulling after a regular rotation and state inspection. The repair order stated this, as well. Upon inspection, they undid the rotation that I paid for in the 37500 service.
Also, has anyone ever had a Nissan dealership actually be able to replicate a problem?
rcmax Posts: 11I have a 97'Maxima GXE with 75000 miles on it. I took it to the dealer as Nissan issued a recall on 97-98 Maximas for potential problem with the alternator.
While waiting for the alernator to be replaced, the technician comes to me and says "Sir, the belt needs replacement as its quite cracked up. We will do it $90 instead of the usual $120 because we have already removed the alternator, replacing the belt will be easier." The alternator replacement was free for me as it was a manufacturer recall. But somehow I was not convinced of the "new" cracked belt problem the dealer discovered. I felt he just wanted to make an extra $90 for a lark. Ofcourse I did not get the belt changed.
I still don't know if by "belt" he meant the timing belt or alternator belt. If its the alternator belt, has anyone of you had to replace it and if so after how many miles?
I will appreciate your feedback. Thanks in advance.
jetguy59 Posts: 1I had an 2000 GLE. Had the brakes worked on ( replaced pads and turned rotors) by a Nissan dealer in my home town in South Georgia. Brakes ran well for around 200 miles, then stared making grinding noise when the wheels were wet or cold. After they warmed up the noise faded. Took the car to Gwinnett Nissan (Atlanta) where the service guy said " we don't warranty other Nissan dealer's workmanship" and I would have to take the car back ( 277 miles way ) to have the problem corrected. Needless to say I went to Gainesville Georgia to purchase my 2003 GLE. Other than that the car ran great.


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Wildfires: High Park Fire 55% Contained, Waldo Canyon Fire 5%
As Tropical Storm Debby slowly douses the southeast of the country, Colorado continues to be the polar opposite in terms of weather. Several days of hot temperatures & dry conditions have helped fuel several fires across the state.
No respite from the weather is expected anytime soon, today's temperatures are expected to crawl into the 100's across the state. The amount of red on the NWS's graphical forecast map for Colorado is quite staggering. Uncooperative weather forecasts are just part of the reason the Rocky Mountain region is now at preparedness level 5.
Here's a quick round-up of some of the fires burning across Colorado:
On day 18 of the fire, the size of the High Park
now stands at 83,262 update 9:25am: is now 87,250 acres and 55% contained. The newest daily progression map [.pdf] shows growth in the southwest corner and some spot fires on the north side of Highway 14 near Hewlett Gulch and other areas around Glacier View. The addition of a RAMS aircraft has also allowed for better pinpointing of hot spots and scattered heat zones in the latest Heat IR perimeter map [.pdf].
Editor's Note: Due to cloud cover there was no fly-over and consequently no new maps made. The previously linked maps were from the 24th. We regret the error.
An estimated $31.5 million dollars is the cost to date of the High Park Fire. With half of the nation's fire fighting air fleet in Colorado and the addition of MAFFS C-130's that cost will continue to climb. Officials have stated that generally 30% to 40% of the overall cost of fighting a fire is tied up in air support.
This fire has been labeled the #1 priority in the state due to the proximity of the fire to many homes. Our friends in the south KRCC are reporting that the fire is now 5% contained and 4500 acres. With no reported structure losses, 600 personnel are currently fighting this fire.
MAFFS flying out of nearby Peterson AFB are being used to protect Palmer Reservoir and Eagle Lake Camp. A Type 1 Incident Management Team has assumed control of fire efforts and additional resources are coming in to help fight the fire, which is expected to remain very active today.
Last Chance Fire
The latest fire in Colorado is burning east of Fort Morgan. 9News is reporting this morning that the 38,400 acre prairie fire is 95% contained. Officials have stated that the cause of the fire was sparks from a tire rim after a tire blowout.
Update 11:43am: The Denver Post is reporting that the Last Chance Fire is now 100% contained. 45,000 acres were burned and 11 structures lost.
In the southwest corner of Colorado, near Mancos the Weber fire is now 10% contained and 8,930 acres. The Cortex Journal is reporting that a Type 2 Incident Management Team is assuming control of operations. The Weber Fire is burning on land managed by the BLM and growth potential remains extreme with crowning fire and spotting among the fire's behavior.
The Little Sand Fire was the second largest fire in the state behind the High Park at 22,010 acres before the start of the Last Chance Fire. Burning 13 miles northwest of Pogosa Springs, this fire is currently 29% contained. Much like the High Park this fire was caused by lightning.
With news locally and nationwide focused on the multiple fires in the state, there are concerns that the wildfires will affect tourism. The Pagosa Sun echoes those concerns, noting that "Although the Little Sand Fire continues to burn, much of the Piedra area is still open for recreation"
Burning just 5 miles northeast of Leadville in Birdseye Gulch, this fire is 320 acres and 10% contained. No structures are currently threatened.
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Your baby is walking! Now is the time to shop for some baby walking shoes. Today, more than ever, there are incredibly cute options for baby shoes available, from lots of brands in many different price ranges. Before you buy, though, check out these tips to be sure you get a pair of baby shoes that will help, not hinder, your baby's walking experience. Babies will find plenty of things to trip over, so be sure their shoes aren't part of the problem!
When Should I Buy Shoes for Baby?
If your baby is starting to take a few steps, it's time. It's fine to let your baby learn to walk without shoes, if you prefer. In fact, it might even be easier for your baby to figure out those wobbly first steps without shoes. There are times, though, when it's dangerous or just plain gross for baby to go barefoot, so it's a good idea to have at least one pair of shoes available once your baby is officially on the move.
What Kind of Baby Shoes Should I Buy?
Cute ones, obviously! Right? In addition to cuteness, baby shoes should be very soft, and they should have flexible soles so that baby can use his or her feet properly for balance. Non-skid bottoms are a good idea, but remember that baby won't be scaling mountains just yet, so you don't need anything too thick. If you choose high-tops or boots, make sure they're still very flexible around the ankles, so movement isn't restricted. Breathable materials are also a must. You'd be surprised at how gross those sweet baby feet can smell inside a sweaty shoe.
How Should Baby Shoes Fit?
Baby shoes shouldn't need a break-in period, nor should you buy them big in hopes of getting more wear out of them. Try some different pairs of shoes on your baby and walk around the store a bit. Watch how your baby walks in the shoes. Do they seem to hinder movement? After walking, when you take them off, are there any red spots or pinched areas? You should be able to put your pinky finger in between the heel of the shoe and the baby's foot, and there should be about a thumb-width between baby's toes and the end of the shoe.
Laces or Velcro?
Laces do need to be re-tied a lot, which may send parents in search of Velcro baby shoes. Lace-up shoes are harder for babies to take off, but Velcro is easier to figure out for the young mind, so be prepared for baby to learn to remove Velcro shoes fairly quickly. Try tying the shoe laces a few times in the store. You'll be tying and re-tying these shoes a lot, so be sure the laces are long enough and easy to work with. If you choose a slip-on shoe for baby, put the shoe on a few times in the store to be sure it slips on easily for dressing but doesn't fall off when baby walks.
When Should I Shop?
Since you're going to ask your baby to play shoe model and walk around the store a bit, it's a good idea to plan your shoe adventure around nap times and meals. You don't want a tired or hungry baby having a meltdown as you're trying to put shoes on those little feet.
How Often Should I Buy Shoes?
If your house is like mine, you may soon be able to build an addition out of practically new, but outgrown, shoes. Check the fit of your baby's shoes often. All babies grow at different rates, but you can expect to buy shoes in bigger sizes at least every four to six months. Some kids, like my daughter, will require bigger shoes almost monthly. Check for signs of wear on the shoes and be ready to replace them if the bottoms crack or if there are holes in top or sides. This becomes a bigger issue as your child gets older. Most baby and toddler shoes don't see enough wear to fall apart unless you've passed them down to a sibling.


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NORMAN — Coaches can say they have full faith in a player, but there are limited ways to show it. One steadfast way is to give him the ball in the fourth quarter with the game on the line.
In that sense, Oklahoma's confidence in running back Brennan Clay is unwavering.
"He's been consistent, and he's taken care of the football. He's ran it with a physical presence. All those things lend themselves to why he's played well in the fourth quarter," OU offensive coordinator Josh Heupel said.
It's easy to look at Clay's team-leading 450 rushing yards and understand why Heupel feels that way about him. When Clay has picked up those yards fully illustrates why he's held in such high regard.
The 12th-ranked Sooners (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) have played three games where the outcome was in doubt in the fourth quarter — the 16-7 victory over West Virginia, the 35-21 win over Notre Dame and last week's 20-17 victory over TCU.
Clay averaged 51.3 fourth-quarter rushing yards in the those game. The average might have been skewed somewhat by the 76-yard, game-winning touchdown run he produced against the Horned Frogs. But the original intention of that drive was to grind out the victory.
For the last two seasons, that's meant giving the ball to Clay.
"Coach will put me in a position to make plays late in the game, and being able to come up with the big plays," he said. "I've been fortunate enough to be part of those big plays."
Clay didn't just start becoming productive late in games in the last month.
Remember the overtime touchdown run in last season's Bedlam game?
The Sooners hope he'll come up with more when they face Texas (3-2, 2-0) at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.


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The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday completed regulations limiting the release of mercury and other toxic air pollutants from cement plants, a move the Obama administration said would save lives but that cement makers warned could drive jobs overseas.
This is the first time the federal government has restricted emissions from existing cement kilns. The regulations aim to reduce, by 2013, the annual emissions of mercury and particulate matter by 92%, hydrochloric acid by 97% and sulfur dioxide by 78%.


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Blondes at Work is number four in Warner Bros.' lively "Torchy Blane" series. Glenda Farrell returns as girl reporter Torchy Blane, she of the mile-a-minute mouth, while Barton MacLane is back as Torchy's boyfriend/sparring partner, police lieutenant Steve McBride. The story revolves around Torchy's ability to constantly out-scoop her rival newshounds, thanks to tips inadvertently dropped by the loquacious McBride and his stupid assistant Gahagan (Tom Kennedy). Things come to a head when Torchy tries to get the low-down on a sensational murder case involving suspected husband-killer Louise Revelle (Rosella Towne). If the plot twists in Blondes at Work seem familiar, it's because the film is a remake of the 1935 Bette Davis vehicle Front Page Woman. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi


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Have you ever used a fire extinguisher? Do you know what to do if someone is in hypovolemic shock? When are you supposed to turn off the gas to your house? Want to learn all these practical skills while having fun at the same time? Then register today for the Spring 2013 CERT course.
The Community Emergency Response Team training (CERT) offered by the City of Albany teaches you practical and theoretical skills concerning many different aspects of emergency preparedness. The 8 week course includes hands on interactive experiences covering topics such as disaster medicine, light search and rescue, fire suppression, disaster psychology, and CERT organization.
Not only does CERT training give you practical skills, but it also helps you practice smart decision–making. You will learn how to organize your neighbors to plan and respond to an emergency both effectively and safely. The goal of CERT is to enable team members to do the greatest good for the greatest number of people in the shortest amount of time.
CERT gives participants an opportunity to discuss practical solutions for managing a disaster until professional rescuers are able to respond to your neighborhood. Suggestions are given for creating your "go bag" and other necessary emergency supplies. One of the favorite sessions is a potluck meal of food from participant's disaster supplies. The sharing of ideas is an integral part of each class; everyone brings a unique perspective and has great suggestions to offer.
In the final session participants put out real fires with fire extinguishers, use cribbing to lift a heavy object off a victim and perform a search and rescue exercise. Successful completion of these challenges builds confidence in class members that they are more prepared to help their family and neighbors in the event of a real emergency.
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The newest 2013 Toyota Celica GT features a 1.8-liter double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve 4-cylinder along with Variable Valve Timing Intelligence (VVT-i) engine. Then, for the safety features, it is provided with front passenger and front-seat mounted side-impact air bags tend to be Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS). The motive force and front passenger air bags are made to meet the serious frontal crash and the side-impact air bags to meet serious side-impact accidents. However, in the other accidents, air bags seem likely not to useful.
The 2013 Toyota Celica GT is provided with the following optional features;
- Upgrade package (Toyota Celica 2013) consists of power windows and door locks, as well as cruise control.
- 2013 Celica Action Package (2013 included)- consists of strongly designed front and rear bumpers, rocker panels, and rear spoiler.
- Cold Area Package – consists of heavy-duty battery as well as starter motor, and irregular rear window wiper.
- 15″ 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels.
- Anti-lock Brake system (ABS).
- Power tilt/slide moonroof along with maintained power and sunshade.
- Rear spoiler — consists of integrated fog lamps.
- Integrated fog lamps.
- Celica driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact air bag Supplemental Restraint System SRS).
- JBL Premium 3-in-1 AM/FM Cassette CD along with 8 loudspeakers, power antenna, and diversity reception.
- Toyota's Remote keyless entry system.
The 2013 Toyota Celica GT-S is also provided with some option packages. Those are as follows;
- 2013 Toyota Celica and Celica GT-S Action Package (2013 )- consists of aggressively styled front and rear bumpers, rocker panels and rear spoiler
- P205/50R16 tires on 16″ 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels
- GT Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps
- Power tilt/slide moonroof with maintained power and sunshade
- Rear spoiler
- Leather-trimmed Celica GT-S sport seats
- Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- Remote keyless entry system
2013 Toyota Celica GT will be a great car in the market.
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OnLive Streaming Gaming Shows off iPhone Use
As part of OnLive's intent to stream you your Crysis Wars over the internet (rather than on physical media like a DVD or Blu Ray), they've put together a 48 minute demo, including the use of their companion iPhone app. The iPhone part starts at 19:30 in, and they say latency over current 3G networks is still too high, but WiFi isn't bad (though the controls are "kinda funky").
The more interesting part of the iPhone experience, they claim, is the spectating stuff. We'd disagree. But what do you think? Do you want to get your video games streaming from a cloud server, rented like streaming Netflix rather than owned like traditional media? Let us know!
(Note: no iPhone friendly video, but we embedded the Viddler version, on the frame where the iPhone talk starts, below the fold).
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Im sorry i just dont buy into the cloud thing for these massive types of data hogs. Current 3G isnt fast enough to be effective to play streaming movies or games on yet. If WIFI is just an "OK" experience, why would anyone pain themselves to use it over 3G?
I prefer to have my apps and video on the device and run at optimum quality when I need/want to use them.
So your knocking a product before it's even available to the public?
Also, video isn't viewable on the iPhone.
Im very interested in this I would like to see how it pans out. I like to stream my music when I can and games would be even better if it all works out okay.
Looove the onlive idea. Looking forward to the service - no more need for a gaming computer.
Hope they get support from good game developers to bring new games the same rime they're released
So, wait, is that an app demo for real?
Not dissing the product at all, just the air concept. Itd be like playing WOW over dial-up, stutters, basically not playable. Current 3G isnt up to streaming games yet
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The ECG is a graph of the electrical activity of the heart. Your doctor uses the ECG to assess your heart rhythm, diagnose poor blood flow to the heart muscle, diagnose a heart attack, and diagnose abnormalities such as heart chamber enlargement and abnormal electrical conduction.
A Holter monitor is a portable ECG recorder that is worn during your normal daily activities, including sleep. It can be worn up to 48 hours. The electrical impulses are continuously recorded and stored in the Holter monitor. A technician analyzes the recording and looks for any abnormalities of the rhythm and prepares a full report for the doctor's review and interpretation.
This device, similar to a Holter monitor, is worn during normal daily activities including sleeping; however, it is worn for a longer period of time. It is used for arrhythmias that occur less frequently. The rhythm can be sent immediately or saved and transmitted later, over the phone line. The technician will give the recordings to a Cardiologist for review. If the reading indicates an emergency the technician will instruct you to go to the emergency room.
The exercise stress test involves exercising on a treadmill while you are closely monitored. The test is used to: Determine your likelihood of having coronary artery disease, identify abnormal heart rhythms and evaluate the effectiveness of your cardiac treatment plan.
A nuclear exercise stress test is used to evaluate blood flow to the heart. During the test, a small amount of radioactive tracer is injected into a vein. A special camera, called a gamma camera, detects the radiation released by the tracer to produce computer images of the heart. These images, obtained at rest and after exercise, are compared to evaluate coronary blood flow.
If you are unable to exercise on a treadmill for a stress test, a medication, called dipyridamole (Persantine) is used instead of exercise to test the heart's blood flow.
An imaging procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to create a moving picture outline of the heart's valves and chambers directed by a hand held wand or transducer placed on the chest. Echo is often combined with Doppler ultrasound and color Doppler to evaluate blood flow across the heart's valves to detect abnormal leakage or blockage.
An invasive imaging procedure that creates a picture of the heart's movement, valves and chambers using high frequency sound waves that come from a small transducer passed down your throat. TEE provides clear images of the heart's movement because the transducer is close to the heart and limits interference from air in the lungs. Echo is often combined with Doppler ultrasound and color Doppler to evaluate blood flow across the heart's valves.
The exercise stress echo test involves exercising while you are closely monitored. An echocardiogram is done at rest and at peak heart rate after exercise. The images are compared to determine how well your heart tolerates activity; Evaluate the function of your heart and valves; Determine your likelihood of having coronary artery disease; and Evaluate the effectiveness of your cardiac treatment plan.
A procedure that involves infusing a medication through an intravenous (IV) line, called dobutamine, while you are closely monitored. Dobutamine stimulates your heart and is used when you are unable to exercise on a treadmill. An echocardiogram is done at rest and throughout the procedure to evaluate your heart and valve function.
An imaging procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to view the blood vessels in the neck and to determine the presence of narrowing in the carotid arteries.
A non-invasive ultrasound method (also called a duplex study) used to examine the circulation of the arteries and/or the veins in the arms and legs.
The ABI is a measurement of the blood pressure at the ankle compared to the blood pressure in the arm. The blood pressure cuffs are placed on the limbs and inflated, while Doppler is used to listen to blood flow in the leg and arm. The ABI helps your physician diagnose arterial disease in the legs, but it does not identify where arteries are blocked. Segmental arterial pressures help localize an arterial obstruction by using cuffs at 3 to 4 levels placed on the legs.
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Nuketown coming back for Call Of Duty: Black Ops II
Treyarch has revealed that one of the most beloved multiplayer maps from Black Ops will be making its return in Black Ops II.
That's right. They will be reworking Nuketown as a little bonus for anyone who pre-orders Black Ops II under the name Nuketown 2025.
Mark Lamia, boss of Treyarch studios said, "Multiplayer fans of Call of Duty: Black Ops LOVE Nuketown. Flat out, Nuketown was a blast to play before, and we're excited about the reimagined Nuketown 2025 in Call of Duty: Black Ops II. We can't wait to play with everyone come this November."
Call Of Duty: Black Ops II will arrive on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 world wide on November the 13th.


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The U.S. Department of Commerce, in cooperation with the American Bar Association's (ABA) Section of International Law and the Coalition Against Counterfeiting and Piracy, announces the launch of the International Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Advisory Program. This program allows American small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to request a free, one-hour consultation with a volunteer attorney knowledgeable in both industry IPR issues and a particular country to learn how to protect and enforce their IPR, such as trademarks, patents, or copyrights, in that country. Expertise is now available for Angola, Argentina, Brazil, China, Colombia, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam.
The International IPR Advisory Program seeks to:
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As the story goes, the East Coast Crips robbed a Florencia 13 drug connection of a large quantity of dope nearly a decade ago. Since then, the tale of how a black street gang ripped off a Latino rival has taken on mythic proportions.
But to this day police are uncertain if the fabled heist ever occurred.
"You hear so many different variations of this crime," said Terry Burgin, a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department gang detective. "Who knows what really happened? [But] the effects are tremendous."


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---- — KEOTA — Jeffrey Mound, 53, of Keota, died Jan. 12, 2014, at his home.
Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Powell Funeral Home in Keota; Rev. Sheldon Henderson officiating.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.
A memorial fund has been established.
Condolences may be emailed at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.


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City council sells former Southampton children's home
3:40pm Monday 19th November 2012 in News
A FORMER children's home owned by cash-strapped Southampton City Council, has been sold post auction to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds.
The property at 52-54 Seagarth Lane, Shirley, was sold for an undisclosed sum through regional land and property auctioneers Clive Emson. It had a guide price of £320,000. It was a children's home before being used as offices by charities and the council.
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4:28pm Mon 19 Nov 12
Just another reader says...
The mayors TR1 registration plate is on the market which I find disgusting, as it cost the council nothing.
On the other hand there are millions of pounds worth of art locked away in the vaults for what reason? Get it sold, it costs the tax payer to have it stored and in increased insurance premiums.
The council owns land and property throughout the town too, several plots being empty or derelict. The New York New York site, and Monks Brook playing fields for a start.
The sale of this property in Shirley is a start, let's hope they keep the ball rolling.
5:30pm Mon 19 Nov 12
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5:52pm Mon 19 Nov 12
Lone Ranger. says...
bigfella777 wrote:Worth more that what.???
Why was it sold post auction? Look at the size of the place,definitely worth more than that. I wonder if somebodys friend bought it if you know what I mean.
How do you know what the buyer paid if the price was UNDISCLOSED.
When you sell anything at auction it is a gamble ..... so rather than take the gamble perhaps on this ocassion the sensible thing was to take a non gamble offer.
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GE gives ridiculous direct to contractor pricing. We did Monogram for fridge and wall ovens for that reason. Also monogram wall ovens were the only ones that have all shelves that slide out on ball bearing wheels and will support something like a full turkey.
We went Thermador on the gas cooktop because they're the only one with a extra low setting to for simmer. Did the warming drawer underneath to match.
Miele built in coffee maker.
We've had ours for ten years. If they didn't put red lights on the front you could not tell it is operating.
it is quiet, that is true. That's about the only good thing I can say.
My parents have a Bosch and it is the fo shizznit.
Awhile ago.
Btw, I bought kitchen aid for kitchen redo, happy with it.
Our gas range and dishwasher have functioned beautifully and both have been reliable for 5+ years. I do not love the layout and use of space in our GE refrigerator, but it hasn't had a single defect in 10+ years.
Fantastic stuff. A bit pricey but worth it. The induction cooktop is amazing, and we love the speed oven/microwave combo as well. All Miele except the fridge - Liebherr - that fridge is our favorite appliance ever.
Cabin Kitchen
Photos are from our architect's web page.
I would sell my house to live in something like that - full time.
That's really beautiful.
Is that the 30 inch fridge? I am trying to decide between the 30 inch and the 36 inch.
I don't eat frozen food.
It is a compact kitchen in a small cabin.
It is plenty big for our needs. It is so well laid out inside and with so many adjustment options it feels bigger than it is.
And I'm thinking of building something similar in the next 5 to 10 years. Do you have drawings or images you can link to or send that show the interior layout and adjustment options? How many total square feet is it? Thanks.
(link) - See the 4th photo down.
Very nice abode.
I am leaning toward a Liebherr fridge. He should check them out.
I think Bosch makes decent stuff, esp. dishwashers.
Not sure their ranges are as good as he'd like.
Miele wall ovens are pretty sweet.
If he doesn't care about getting a full suite of appliances from the same brand he can do better by picking the best stainless offering from some of the brand's you mentioned, ie, a Bosch dishwasher, Miele oven etc. Apparently that's becoming more common now, but some will still want all matching.
Anyway other than that, avoid LG like the plague.
it. Damn thing cannot dry for shit.
Other than appealing to somebody's OCD is that some manufacturers bundle savings per items - $500 off if you buy 2, $1000 if you buy 3.
Same company as Jenn-Air, but different product offerings. Both of those companies (and Maytag) are all produced by Whirlpool.