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Clearly, a key value proposition of Centrify DirectControl is the ability to leverage Active Directory as the central identity hub/store to administer users and their access, as well as centrally control authentication. This centralization then enables single sign-on for users to non-Microsoft systems and applications. Other value propositions of Centrify DirectControl being an "AD Bridge" solution include cross-platform group policy management and having user authentication login attempts centrally logged. But the Centrify approach of leveraging Active Directory for not only authentication but also extending our capabilities via the Centrify Suite (of which DirectControl is the underlying platform) into authorization and auditing also facilitates customers addressing an equally important set of needs beyond single sign-on and centralized administration that reduce costs. One such critical need is "superuser privilege management" which is the topic of today's blog post.
Most operating systems, applications and databases have an administrative account to enable installation, configuration, administration and management of those platforms. And most large organizations have multiple personnel that need to administer Windows or UNIX systems ("the sys admins"), multiple personnel that administer their Oracle or DB2 databases ("the DBAs"), and multiple personnel who either develop applications ("the developers") and/or administer applications ("the app admins"). This means that in effect there are multiple people that have "keys" (i.e. administrative access) to these "doors" (i.e. systems and applications) and the valuable information that reside behind those doors.
As Gartner Group notes on page 2 of this presentation, organizations need to worry about important things such as (and the bullets below are direct quotes from the slide):As I discussed in this blog post, unfortunately many basic administrative commands on UNIX and Linux systems require superuser (i.e. root) permissions. In addition, per Gartner (Research Report ID# G00130427), UNIX and Linux systems inherently lack a scalable and simple model for administrative delegation as compared to Windows. This means that UNIX personnel — such as system administrators, DBAs, backup operators and help desk staff — must be given increased privileges to accomplish even narrowly focused administrative tasks such as performing backups or managing a web site.
What Centrify has found that when we initially engage many organizations that we do in fact find that they have IT staff sharing privilege accounts such as "root" and "oracle." So what is the problem with that? The above mentioned presentation from Gartner, page 4, does a nice job of summarizing the issues (and the bullets below are direct quotes from the slide):
Recently the press has caught onto this problem and how a burgeoning market is forming to address this problem. In this week's eWeek there is an article on this very topic, entitled "Enterprise Security Requires Shared and Privileged Account Password Management," with the lead being:
"Shared and privileged accounts can pose a security risk to enterprises if the proper controls and procedures are not in place. ... Super users may use their powers for good most of the time, but every now and again, an insider breach will remind us how important keeping track of super users and shared accounts truly is."
And the article later quotes Mark Diodati at Burton Group who nicely sums up the problem:
"Keeping track of super users and shared accounts is important for accountability," Burton Group analyst Mark Diodati said. "Unfortunately, however, many organizations simply don't know for sure who has access to shared passwords."
"They might have 15 system administrators, for example, who have access to the root password, but that doesn't mean those are the only 15 people that know it," Diodati explained."
So what to do with this shared account and privileged account password management problem?
The first step is to avoid shared accounts and use personal accounts, i.e. have users login as themselves. According to Gartner: "The best practice is to avoid shared accounts: Most situations that appear to demand this approach [of using shared accounts] can be more elegantly and securely addressed by using personal accounts." (Gartner Report ID G00152051).
We heartily agree. That's one of the benefits of DirectControl in that it provides the ability for users to login as themselves (i.e. their AD account) vs. sharing a root/super-user account. In other words, there is significant value in having the IT staff who login to a UNIX box (e.g. sys admins, DBAs, web developers, etc.) to administer the system to login as themselves using their AD credentials. Otherwise they will share the root account, the oracledba account, etc. And in order to ensure that they don't continue to use privileged local accounts, customers need to create new passwords for these accounts and make sure we have a process to manage the passwords over time. DirectControl does this by mapping these local accounts to an AD account so that the AD password, which is under AD password policy controls, must be used for any access to these accounts.
The net net is that organizations don't want to share these privileged accounts passwords, so having people do stuff as themselves (i.e. their AD username) delivers more accountability and reduces sharing of root / superuser accounts and their passwords. And of course by having users login onto their apps and UNIX boxes with their AD credentials (vs. using a different identity store other than AD) you get the benefits of single sign-on, single place to administer the user account (e.g. disable them), etc.
So what's the next step in addressing this problem?
The reality is that the UNIX OS requires root privileges to perform basic UNIX administration, e.g. to do a backup you need to run these commands using the root account. Now that you have users logging in as themselves vs. root or any other superuser account, the next step is to put into place the ability to limit what they can access (i.e. reduce the # of keys) and once they been securely given a key (i.e. access to a system), grant in a granular manner the privileges required for them to perform their duties. This is known as the principle of least privilege which, per the Wikipedia definition, when applied to users is the "concept that users at all times should run with as few privileges as possible, and also launch applications with as few privileges as possible." Analysts in the identity and access management market refer to this as privilege management or authorization management.
Centrify believes authentication and access control (i.e. controlling who can log into which systems and applications) and authorization (i.e. controlling how and when users can access a system and controlling exactly what commands they can run on those systems) go seamlessly together. Our DirectControl solution does the authentication and access control piece while DirectAuthorize does the authorization piece. And when we make comments that these solutions go "hand-in-hand" that means we offer DirectAuthorize as a standard component along with DirectControl as part of the Centrify Suite Standard Edition, and being based on the same underlying Active Directory-centric architecture. This is in stark contrast to what other vendors to in this market, charging $1000s per server extra for their privilege management solution and offering products that integrate mainly at the brochure level. And most importantly, the integration with DirectControl and Active Directory means that these access rights and privileges are granted to AD accounts and groups vs. some local account, which provides auditors the assurance that we can prove accountability for any actions taken on these systems.
Finally, what is the final step in addressing this superuser privilege management problem?
As Gartner states in page 8 of the aforementioned presentation, the final step is that you need to "monitor all activity by privileged users."
That's where Centrify DirectAudit comes in. DirectAudit builds on top of DirectControl and DirectAuthorize by auditing all actions taken by any individual including those with root or administrative privileges. This associates user activities to a specific person through the person's Active Directory account used at login with DirectControl, establishing the accountability required by the auditors. DirectAudit addresses the issue of accountability by auditing and showing exactly what the users were doing on your systems. Think of DirectAudit as a Tivo or VCR for your UNIX/Linux system, with ability for auditors to quickly see and search on who has been doing what on your mission-critical systems. As an example of meeting compliance requirements, DirectAudit clearly addresses Section 10 of PCI DSS ("Track and monitor all access to network resources and cardholder data"). We offer DirectAudit as part of our Centrify Suite Enterprise Edition.
So there you have it: have users login in as themselves, provide centralized authorization management to control what privileged users can do, and audit their activity. Doing those three things should go a long way in addressing the risks associated with shared and privileged accounts, and that's what the Centrify Suite Enterprise Edition aims to do.
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Interestingly told from the point of view of three women, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard and the dreadful Jane Boleyn, this is the Tudor Court brought vividly to life again by a real pro. What a violent and frightening man Henry VIII was. Gregory notes at the end of the book that little is known about Anne or Katherine so she has a free run of how things went, consequently she has produced a thrilling tale.Similar this month: None.Comparison: Jean Plaidy, Reay Tannahill, Suzannah Dunn.
The year is 1539 and the court of Henry VIII is increasingly fearful at the moods of the ageing sick king. With only a baby in the cradle for an heir, Henry has to take another wife and the dangerous prize of the crown of England is won by Anne of Cleves.
She has her own good reasons for agreeing to marry a man old enough to be her father, in a country where to her both language and habits are foreign. Although fascinated by the glamour of her new surroundings, she senses a trap closing around her. Katherine is confident that she can follow in the steps of her cousin Anne Boleyn to dazzle her way to the throne but her kinswoman Jane Boleyn, haunted by the past, knows that Anne's path led to Tower Green and to an adulterer's death.
The story of these three young women, trying to make their own way through the most volatile court in Europe at a time of religious upheaval and political uncertainty, is Philippa Gregory's most compelling novel yet.
Praise for 'The Constant Princess': 'One of Gregory's great strengths as a novelist is her ability to take familiar historical figures and flesh them into living breathing human beings. The Constant Princess is a worthy successor to her previous novels about the Tudors and deserves to be a bestseller.Daily Express 'Gregory's research is impeccable which makes her imaginative fiction all the more convincing.'Daily Mail 'Gregory is great at conjuring a Tudor film-set of gorgeous gowns and golden-plattered dining.'Telegraph 'The contemporary mistress of historical crime. Her novels are filled with strong, determined women who take their fate into their own hands!Gregory brings to life the sights, smells and textures of 16th-century England.'Kate Mosse, Financial Times 'The Constant Princess': 'If romantic historical novels are your cup of tea, The Constant Princess will not disappoint. Gregory vividly reconstructs life in the Spanish royal household, and contributes to the sense of Katherine's foreignness.'The Times
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In this 2013 baseball season plagued by precipitation, even when Mechanicsville Post 175 isn't playing, their schedule gets disrupted.
After a double forfeit and two strong wins propelled District 11's top seed into the final round of the annual tournament, Sunday night's storms suspended an elimination game between Lakeside Post 125 and Powhatan Post 201, forcing its conclusion to Monday night. As the dominoes fell, Post 175 discovered their first chance at the tournament title would come, not Tuesday, but Wednesday night at L.C. Bird High School in Chester.
How will yet another extra 24-hour delay affect Post 175?
"We have had a rotation in place for the season. It does not affect how we will pitch. Regardless of who we have on the mound I am confident that they can get a win," said head coach Eddie Gates. "I just hope three to four days off won't hurt us."
Recent history indicates they'll be fine. Coming off their first loss in 17 games, Mechanicsville rode solid pitching with timely hitting to advance to the finals, dispatching Powhatan Post 201 7-3 Friday night, then second-seeded West End Post 361 11-3 on Saturday. Atlee grad and East Carolina-bound Luke Bolka pitched 6 2/3 innings for the victory and helped his own cause in the third when he launched a three-run home run over the center field fence, bringing in Michael Thomas and Bryant Lowry, who had singled and walked to start the frame.
It was 5-1 in the eighth when Sean King entered as 175's third pitcher of the night. Post 201 mounted its final comeback as Colin Lawless singled, then Nicky Maiolo homered to left center to make the margin 5-3. Gates wasted no time going back to the bullpen, asking usual starter Thomas to finish off Powhatan. Thomas retired three straight in the eighth, then doubled to score Dalton Ruch for one of two insurance runs. In the ninth, Post 201 took advantage of a walk and error to get runners on second and third, but Thomas struck out Lawless to end the game.
Mechanicsville's subsequent 11-3 win over Post 361 was, in many ways, more impressive than the 13-3 beating they administered to them in their regular season finale nine days earlier. Thomas returned to the mound as starter and picked up his second straight victory over West End, striking out 12 over eight innings. Bolka brought the bat again, going three-for-five including another home run. It was a monster third inning that was the early knockout blow, as Post 175 scored seven runs to break a 2-2 tie, taking advantage of three Post 361 errors in the process.
"The key areas in the 361 game were timely hitting, getting on the scoreboard first, and staying in front," Gates said. "The focus might have been higher because first place was on the line."
Post 175 will have had nearly four days of rest when they take the field Wednesday night (after presstime), and, in a surprising twist, they found their championship opponents to not be West End Post 361, but Lakeside Post 125. Lakeside upset West End to win the elimination bracket Tuesday night, 6-3.
Post 175 swept Post 125 during the regular season, coming from behind to win their first game at Douglas Freeman July 8, then sweeping them convincingly in a doubleheader at home July 15. Gates and company, though, will take absolutely nothing for granted. Lakeside will have to play at their absolute best if they wish to prevent Mechanicsville from making a return visit to the American Legion State Tournament, which is scheduled to begin Monday, weather permitting, in Williamsburg.
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Huge customers are great when you have them, but what happens if and when you lose them? It can be a disaster, and even put your firm at risk. We see this more and more in today's market. The most successful and growing firms often have one or more very large customers that grow to dominate their sales and influence how they do business.
Here's of short list of critical dos and do nots:
In larger firms that specialize in fulfillment, they most often have contractual agreements. These agreements can protect both firms from damage resulting from ending the relationship. For example, if you make a big investment for one customer, they agree to take over that investment if they leave before the term of the agreement expires. If you have the opportunity to gain a "lion" customer, you may want to research this topic, and consider developing a more formal contractual agreement to protect both you and your customer.


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In the study, investigators looked at statistics regarding mental health and productivity levels in more than 60,000 Australian workers. Not surprisingly, the workers who didn't have symptoms of mental health problems were the most productive on the job.
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With a name like "Summer Sunset" I expected a warmer shade (and had I read the trusty MUA reviews first I might have known it pulled pink. That, and Rite Aid lighting sucks because it definitely looked warmer in the store). This is definitely a berry-red and only about a shade deeper than my natural lip color, but still seems too cool for my very warm and currently tan skintone, sadly. This is a very pretty shade despite all this and I can see it working for a lot of gals, but it's not right for me. It's just a bit too cool-toned so I'll have to exchange it for Blushing Brunette or Warm and Cozy, which might be what I'm after, a warm red. Shade aside, I love these lipsticks. I don't notice a scent (at least not this shade); they all have good pigment, don't dry me out, go on smooth, have decent staying power, and gorgeous packaging. A winner of a lipstick overall, just not this shade :(
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I am in love with this lipstick. I lost my MAC's russian red and needed a quick alternative when I picked this up. It glides on my lips so smoothly and feels so moisturizing.
The red is with a hint of pink but it gives a healthy glow to my skin. I have full lips and it fills very nicely, even without lip liner. I love the fact that it is not very drying and that even after a meal, the colour still stay(fades only a little). It's not matte nor is it too shiny. Will definitely get this again.
Very pretty shade, but it pulled too pink/fuchsia on me. It's a vibrant shade and would look great with a suntan. I am fair with yellow-orange skin tone and it made me look too sallow. Such a shame, just much too cool for me. I tend to stick with warmer tones...
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This is a nice red for those of us who don't wear red :) This has a hint of pink that I'm more comfortable with. I would say that this is actually far more dramatic than what I'm used to. Without a tan, this color makes me look a bit drained and tired. But, when I have some color and a full face on, this looks really nice and is bold enough to make the lips the focal point. I am pleased that this is very moisturizing, not too shimmery, not too warm, not too cool but a perfect mix of everything that makes a good l/s. I love the packaging too, very classy and highend inspired.
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I picked up this color this past weekend, and I am in love. I have tried several colors in this lipstick line, but I had yet to try one of the reds. I wanted to try a red out but didn't want a true red, so I picked up this color because it was more pink than red. I am so glad I did because the color is beautiful, and perfect for summer.
I love this color! I bought it off ebay as none of the stores in my town stocked it. I ASSumed based on the name that it would be an updated version of the discontinued (?) Maybelline's Desert Sunset-a red or red orange. Imagine my surprise when it turned out to be a medium/deep pink, with maybe a faint red tint. It's a lovely color, one that should be flattering to a very wide range of complexions, as it's not quite neutral , not really warm, not exactly cool...Just a lovely shade, with good texture and coverage : Not too moist or too dry, spreads evenly...I will definitely stock up on this, as I know that since I like it it's doomed, just like every shade of lipstick I've loved (Jane's Browned Down Red, Rimmel's Azteque, Rimmel's Rose, L'erin's Rose of Araby and Dusty Pink, too many other shades to list here...)
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The conference, themed Forage: The Star of the North, will feature four days of educational seminars, research presentations, contests and farm tours.
Highlights will include a forage spokesperson contest, a nutrient management symposium and a Mississippi River dinner cruise.
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Due to our continued efforts and growing networks, Ace Recycling has lifted some of its restriction and is now able to take a wider range of paper products. We collect all types of waste paper and cardboard including Hard White (plain white paper without any print), White Ledger (white paper with print), Computer Paper (continuous forms manufactured for use in data processing machines), Coated Book Stock (coloured paper with or without print), and Corrugated Kraft (folders, corrugated boxes, golden kraft envelope trimmings and brown paper bags). These types can be found in every day paper products such as shredded paper, books, magazines, brochures, calendars, envelopes etc.
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A fiery truck crash shut down a section of Highway 99 in Delta between the Massey Tunnel and Highway 17. The crash occurred shortly before 9 a.m. and caused major traffic probelms.
The City of Vancouver will currently tow an illegally parked vehicle if it has accumulated three or more unpaid parking tickets in the past two years. A proposed new policy would see illegally parked vehicles towed if they have accumulated a certain number of tickets – probably five – in the past two years, whether they have been paid or not.
A fatal, fiery truck crash in Delta shut down sections of Highway 99 for most of Wednesday as crews diverted traffic around the scene for kilometres in either direction in a series of shifting closures.
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We are a family that loves Nerf guns, whoopee cushions and arcade prizes as much as the next one, but they always end up in the trash too soon due to their lack of longevity. After going through hundreds of types of toys over the years, I have come to realize, as is the case with things for big people, you sometimes need to spring for the better-made, long-lasting stuff for the kids (although I admit to a little plastic indulgence as we try to wean ourselves away from it). From our experience choosing thoughtful gifts for our kids, Briton, 13, and Oona, 5, I humbly recommend the following toys for preschool and elementary school kids, with both classic favorites and clever new choices.


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This recipe is adapted from a recipe I picked up while shopping at my local supermarket. It originally called for scallop and corn in this chowder, but I've cooked it several times with fish and they all worked well. This is the kind of recipe that can be tweaked and customized in a thousand ways, depending on what's available in the season or in your fridge/pantry. Generally mild tasting white fish works well to absorb the flavors of the broth, but as you can see here, I've also tried it with richer tasting salmon and liked the result just as much. You can also make it with other seafood such as shrimp and scallop.
I'm blessed to have a DH that will pretty much eat anything and enjoy it, but he reserves high praise for this soup. Upon tasting this soup, my DH said, "When my mom comes to visit, this is the dish you should cook." Now how's that for a thumbs-up.
1 fillet of fish, about 6-8 oz (or half a pound of shrimp, scallops), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 medium red potatoes, diced
1/2 c of fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 medium clove garlic, minced
4 cups of vegetable stock
2 tbsp of heavy cream
2 tbsp of chopped green onion
drizzle of white wine
hot sauce (optional)
- In a large heavy pan, heat up 2 tsp of cooking oil over medium heat
- When the oil is ready, add the chopped onion and saute until translucent. Season the onion.
- Add the diced potatoes and minced garlic into the pan and saute until brown
- Add a drizzle of white wine to de-glaze the pan.
- Add the vegetable stock and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add fish and corn. Continue to cook until fish is cooked and potatoes are tender.
- Drizzle the heavy cream and stir.
- Just before serving, add the green onion. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Add the optional hot sauce to taste.
Serves 2-4 (2 if eating the soup as meal / 4 if served as a course)
P.S. Even though this soup is creamy, it's actually not that bad for you since only 2 tbsp of cream is used. If you're worried about your cholesterol, you can leave out the cream. The soup will be less creamy but still hearty and flavorful.


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Gerry McGovern, Land Rover and Range Rover Design Director, has appointed Victoria Beckham as his new Creative Design Executive. The announcement was made at the 40th birthday celebrations of the Range Rover brand, at The Orangery, Kensington Palace.
"Victoria Beckham is a talented British fashion designer and is extremely knowledgeable about great design and trends," said Gerry McGovern. "Victoria understands luxury products - she is a Range Rover fan and has been a Range Rover owner for many years. Her fashion business is now in its third year and her designs are loved by critics and bought by many of the most stylish women in the world. I believe this appointment adds a new dimension to my design team as we continue to design products to appeal to a wider audience."
Speaking at Range Rover's 40th anniversary celebrations, Victoria Beckham said: "This is a very exciting collaboration. The classic British heritage of Range Rover and the effortless style, quality and beauty is something I truly admire and also what I hope to achieve with my own brand. I am honoured to take on this role and be part of the creative team."
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PUBLISHED: 10 Nov 2011 04:07:46 | UPDATED: 10 Nov 2011 05:53:35PRINT EDITION: 10 Nov 2011
Greece's critical power-sharing talks have hit a significant hurdle, with political leaders leaving a top-level meeting without naming a new prime minister.
Outgoing Prime Minister George Papandreou had earlier said an agreement was reached with the opposition on the creation of an interim government that would secure the country's new debt deal.
The president's office said the meeting of political leaders would reconvene on Thursday morning. It gave no reason. Giorgos Karatzaferis, the head of a small right-wing party, had stormed out of the meeting, accusing the heads of the two main parties of using "trickery" but not giving any details.
The breakdown in talks came less than hour after Papandreou said the country's two main parties had reached an agreement to form an interim coalition government.
As the politiciansmet, Greece's central bank chief said it was "imperative" for the squabbling parties to iron out differences and quickly decide on a unity government as the country faced bankruptcy.
Governor George Provopoulos said a coalition must be formed to implement the terms of a painstakingly agreed EU deal that would give Greece huge bailout loans and guarantees and forgive part of its debt mountain - but in return for even more austerity.
Speaking in a live televised address on Wednesday before a meeting with Greece's president, where he was expected to formally resign, Papandreou wished the next prime minister well - but gave no indication of who it would be.
Reuters is reporting that Greek party leaders have agreed on house speaker Filippos Petsalnikos to head the country's new coalition government, barring any last-minute changes, citing unnamed sources from the two major parties.
"If we didn't have national consensus with this major crisis, when would we have it? ... We did not have this consensus. Now we do," Papandreou said.
His statement came after three days of intense power-sharing negotiations between his Socialists and the opposition conservatives, led by Antonis Samaras.
"Today, despite our political and social differences, we are setting aside the sterile conflicts. A government of political forces is taking over that goes beyond parties and personal biases," Papandreou said.
"We will take the necessary steps together with national unity to secure implementation of (European debt deal) decisions which offer our country security in particularly troubled times."
There has been intense speculation in recent days as to who will take over from Papandreou, but he did not say who it would be.
"It was clear that to achieve this effort we would have to agree on a person who would unite us and would be supported by all of us," he said.
"I believe the choice we have made is in line with the institutions and will boost the democratic institutions."
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The New Year is all about possibility, hope, health, and doing things better. That's why I'll be deep frying as the ball drops. But I'm not deep-frying just anything. This isn't the state fair (where everything from butter to kool-aid makes it into the bubbling oil).
I'm in the real world.
This is a Libyan dish – one that combines the best of everything – delicate potato wedges, stuffed with wonderfully spiced meat loaded up with fresh parsley, crunchy breadcrumbs and a whole lot of yum. I can count on one hand the number times I've deep fried in the last couple of years, so this is a big deal. And, while it isn't steamed veggies, it's pretty well rounded as far as fried food goes.
Eh. Who am I kidding. This isn't the healthiest dish in the world.
But it is a nod to mixing things up, having little Adventures, getting out of my comfort zone.
And that's what I hope for all of us in 2012.
Note: Some Libyans like to serve these swimming in a simple tomato sauce, but I prefer to leave them crisp and dip them in the sauce instead. You can prepare this recipe days ahead and freeze them before frying, if desired.
Makes 4 dozen
3-4 large russet potatoes
2 cups breadcrumbs
3 eggs
olive oil
1 lb ground lamb or beef
1 onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3/4 tsp ginger
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt, or to taste
1/2 cup water
1 cup parsley, minced
1 egg
breadcrumbs, as needed to make it pasty, not wet (about 3 Tbsp)
Tomato sauce, as desired [recipe]
This New Year I wish you a new perspective in life.
Today I'll get there with a bit of stovetop travel.
First, make the stuffing. Brown the lamb in oil, breaking up the clumps as you go. Smaller pieces fit better in the potato wedges.
Then toss on the onion and garlic and cook until softened and beginning to color.
Next, add some happy mounds of ginger, cinnamon, and black pepper. Season with salt to taste.
The bottom of the pan will have a bunch of yummy browned bits – deglaze with a splash of water and set aside to cool.
Write a thank you note while you wait. Or perhaps a letter to an older family member who could use a smile.
Once lukewarm, stir in the parsley, egg, and about 3 Tbsp of breadcrumbs.
The mixture should thicken up enough to clump together.
You can refrigerate the stuffing for later or use it right away.
Peel and halve the potatoes lengthwise. Then cut half moons, about 1/4 inch thick. Slice each half moon down the middle, almost to the end. It'll make it open up like a book.
Use your fingers to press in the filling and smooth flat. Do this to all the potatoes until the filling is gone.
You'll have a tray full of smiles!
When done, beat the 3 eggs in a shallow bowl and add some of the breadcrumbs to another. Dip the wedges in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs. Do them all, setting on a cookie sheet as you go.
You can now freeze them on the cookie sheet for a couple of hours until set, then place in plastic baggies and freeze until needed. OR you can deep fry them right away.
Use 375F vegetable oil in a pot and cook in batches. Don't crowd 'em… When they are done, they'll be golden brown, the potato will be tender and the filling hot. If they brown too fast before the potato can cook, drop the oil temperature.
And they'll be ridiculously good.
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Missed opportunities, made opportunities, late-game drama, special teams swings. A neighborhood rivalry.
It's little wonder Mountain View defensive back Justin Yetter's mind was clear as mud when Red Mountain missed a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Toros streaked onto the field in celebration, a 10-7 overtime victory which was a thriller and head-scratcher all kneaded together.
"The kids have been busting their butt," Mountain View coach Chad DeGrenier said. "I'm just proud of their effort and how they've rallied around each other."
First, some background. Yetter helped force the issue (and overtime) when Red Mountain drove down the field for a possible game-winning score (touchdown or field goal). The Lions' Aeron Carr churned three yards for a first down on fourth-and-2 at the Mountain View 7-yard line.
Tied at 7-7 with 18 seconds left in regulation and no timeouts, Lions coach Ron Wisniewski later said the plan was to throw the ball three times, and, as a last resort, kick a field goal. But on first-and-goal, Yetter, who later said the Lions ran this same play earlier in the game and on film, cut in front of Mason Thorman's quick pass in the flat and ran it back 98 yards for a touchdown.
Penalties by both teams on the play negated the game-winning score for Mountain View, but it ultimately led to overtime instead of a Red Mountain victory.
"It really does pay off," Yetter said of football studies and paying attention.
Mountain View wound up with the ball first to begin overtime, but the Lions' defense - which stuffed the Toros' offense almost all night - held Mountain View to a 32-yard field goal by Luis Bustillos.
Red Mountain moved the ball from the 10-yard line down to the seven, but the Toros stuffed two runs and a pass and forced the Lions to attempt a tying field goal from 27 yards.
It was wide right and the visitor bleachers quickly emptied onto and around Red Mountain's field.
"I almost passed out I was so happy," Yetter said of the missed kick.
The wild ending concluded a night of defense and special teams. The Lions kicked themselves afterward for missed opportunities, especially in the passing game. The Toros' Cameron Rogers also blocked a short Red Mountain field goal attempt with 4:55 left in regulation.
Wisniewski said that was a factor in trying for three attempts into the end zone in the final 18 seconds of the fourth quarter that wound up being the Thorman interception.
"I'd run that play again," he said. "No regrets.
"...The game was ours, all we had to do was put (the ball) in. You have to make plays in the red zone, and, again, we didn't. We didn't finish."
The Lions (5-2) are on a two-game losing skid, and their potent offense which rolled up points like few others in the state to begin the season, has hit hard times the past two weeks.
Colton Plourd and Aeron Carr helped Red Mountain rush for 244 yards on the night, but the vaunted passing game struggled while Mountain View's coverage and tackling kept Carr and Drake Pierre from making big plays down the field.
But the Lions did a number on Mountain View's offense at the same time. The Toros (5-2) went to Chase Funk exclusively at quarterback after halftime instead of John Clark because Funk was a running threat.
That, along with Mountain View getting a hand on a Red Mountain punt, helped the Toros to their only touchdown of the night when Funk fired a 7-yard pass to Hansen Williams with two minutes left in the third quarter to forge a 7-7 tie.
"Special teams has been special for us the past two weeks," DeGrenier said. "It's a big phase of the game."
Carr had given Red Mountain the lead in the second quarter when he took a swing pass and cut back four times across the field for a 19-yard touchdown.
That was about it for offense on this night, and while a return to health at a couple positions (running back, wide receiver) is possible for Red Mountain moving forward, Wisniewski believes his team will get its "early-season swagger" back after storming off to a 5-0 start to the season. The big test may not get taken until a date with surging Highland to end the regular season on Oct. 26.
It didn't happen until late, but Friday night was Mountain View's. The Toros, amidst an unprecedented losing season in 2011, were hammered by Red Mountain in the process, but now there's a five-game winning streak being enjoyed on the west part of Brown Road.
"We're coming back," Yetter said. "Everyone thought we were done the past couple years. We're still here. We're the best team in Mesa right now."
Mountain View 10, Red Mountain 7 (OT)
First downs: MV 10, RM 16
Rushing: MV 21-62, RM 35-244
Passing: MV 11-19-74-0, RM 13-26-127-1
Fumbles: MV 1-1, RM 0-0
Penalties: MV 2-15, RM 7-40
RM - Carr 19 pass from Thorman (Duran kick)
MV - Williams 7 pass from Funk (Bustillos kick)
MV - Bustillos 32 FG
Mark Heller is the East Valley Tribune sports editor. He can be reached at email@example.com or (480) 898-6576.


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"It needs to be explained better," Carnes said. "In agriculture, we need to tell our story better."
Carnes commented on some of the challenges the new agriculture commissioner will face.
Water — or lack of it — will be a big issue, he said, and the commissioner must "advocate for smart policy" that enables farmers to prosper.
On trade with Mexico: "Mexico is our competitor, but moreover, (Mexican growers allow) Texas to be able to provide consumers with goods and services throughout the year."
On immigration reform: "What is important to agriculture is making sure that their producers and their industry have a sustainable work force in the future and allow producers to keep growing and succeeding."
On federal funding: Carnes said programs like the specialty crop block grants have been good for Texas but, "You need to take a hard look at what's appropriate these days and why you're asking for it," he said. "I'm definitely one who believes you don't ask just to ask."
What does Carnes think of his chances of winning?
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Frank Shushok, Jr., Ph.D. serves as Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Assistant Professor of Higher Education at Virginia Tech. In addition to serving as deputy to the Vice President for Student Affairs, he provides leadership for five departments: Housing and Residence Life, Career Services, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Dining Services, and Student Conduct. In this capacity, Frank leads a staff of 2,500 full- and part-time employees and a budget of over $96 million. Frank also serves as co-chair for the Virginia Tech/Town of Blacksburg Town-Gown Committee with Deputy Town Manager Steve Ross.
Frank's writing and research interests focus on student learning and engagement, positive psychology and its influence on student growth and development, honors programs, and reorganizing colleges and universities to ensure that every student belongs to a community of care consisting of faculty, staff, and students. Frank is a frequent contributor to higher education literature and has served on the editorial boards of both the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice and the Journal of College and University Student Housing, where he currently serves as associate editor. Frank's recent articles can be found in About Campus, the Journal of College and Character, the Journal of Leadership Studies, the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, and the Journal for College and University Student Housing, among other scholarly venues.
Frank holds degrees from Baylor University, The Ohio State University, and the University of Maryland, College Park. In his over 20 year career in higher education, Frank has worked at a broad range of institutional types from three large research universities, a comprehensive state university and a private university. Prior to coming to Virginia Tech, Frank served as Dean for Student Learning and Engagement at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. As part of his role, Frank served a Graduate Program Director for Baylor's Higher Education and Student Affairs Master's Program.
Frank married his high school sweetheart who he began dating before he could drive. They now have three wild and crazy children who keep them humble. Frank loves college sports, running, fly fishing, reading, and funny stories.
Closing Speaker: Mr. Chuck Lamb
Director of Residence Life, Rochester Institute of Technology
Chuck Lamb, Director of Residence Life, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York has been in this role for 10 years although his career in student housing spans 40 years. He began as a Resident Director at Bowling Green State University, Ohio and then to Mansfield University in, Pennsylvania as Assistant Director of Residence Life. He then moved on to the Director of Residence Life position at the University of Southern Maine for 10 years, to the University of Vermont for 8 years as the Assistant Director for Financial Management and Operations, Binghamton University in New York for eight years as Director of University Housing and Residence Life, and then finally to the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Lamb has been a member of several professional associations including the Northeast Association of College and University Housing Officers (NEACUHO), American College Personnel Association (ACPA), and Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I). He has been active in ACUHO-I (where he held numerous leadership positions including service as President in 1993-94) and NEACUHO (where he also held numerous leadership positions and served as President), his entire career. Lamb presents regularly at conferences, has served as a faculty member for the National Housing Training Institute and the Regional Entry Level Institute, has made numerous keynote speeches and has been called on numerous times to conduct external reviews of residence life programs.
Lamb has a bachelor of arts degree in history from SUC Geneseo and a Masters of Education degree in college student personnel from the University of Albany. He was inducted into the ACUHO-I Parthenon Society in 2008 and when not directing the lives of residents and/or assisting staff is in the gym, on his bike, downhill skiing or spending time with family including wife Susan and 2 sons. Lamb serves as a high school lacrosse official and has successfully completed a number of marathons including New York City.


text: Dog breath is more than just pet-joke fodder. It can be a sign of serious dental-health issues in dogs and cats. A pet's abnormally bad breath may indicate a possible infection, broken tooth, or tumor, says Kris Bannon, DVM, president-elect of the American Veterinary Dental Society. It can also signal the onset of medical issues such as periodontal disease, which starts in the mouth but can be associated with heart, liver, and kidney disease. It's also far too common: Periodontal disease affects 85% of dogs over 5 years old and 70% of cats by age 3. Here's how to keep your pet's mouth in tip-top shape.


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WASHINGTON (AP) - A top Pentagon official says the U.S.-led military command in Afghanistan is taking a fresh look at measures designed to prevent "insider attacks" in which Afghan troops turn their guns on their U.S. and coalition partners.
Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Friday that the preventive measures taken in 2012 are being re-examined after two recent insider attacks - one last Saturday that killed three Americans and another Thursday that killed one American.
Speaking in an interview with a small group of reporters, Carter said the top U.S. commander in Kabul, Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, wants to determine whether this is a temporary spike in attacks or a lapse in protective measures. Last year, more than 60 coalition troops - mostly Americans - were killed in such attacks.
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What do Mike Adams of the Denver Broncos and Sloane Serpe of the All-ACC Women's Lacrosse Team have in common? They've trained at 360 Fitness Performance Sports. That's thanks in part to the fitness center's 30,000 square-foot facility that seamlessly incorporates a turf field, a running track, basketball courts, and batting cages. Cardio and weight-training areas allow exercisers to work out on their own schedules or with the help of a trainer and a group fitness studio offers high-energy classes such as kickboxing and boot camp.
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Homemaker, boutique owner and the first woman Freemason in India, Sadhana Rao talks to Indrani Rajkhowa Banerjee about her attempt to break the glass ceiling.
What kick-started your interest in Freemasonry?
My journey into Freemasonry is very interesting. My husband G D Rao, a businessman became a Freemason in 2002. Till then I did not know that such an organisation even existed! When he was initiated into Masonry, I was inquisitive to know why Freemasonry in India had no place for women. Wives of members sat in the ladies room and socialised when men had their meetings and joined them only on the festive board and dinner. When my husband became the Master of a Lodge in Delhi, I started taking more interest. Along with a couple of other women, I took the lead in organising charitable projects every year.
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Such stunts even stirred Representative Patricia Schroeder to action, but her call for the FCC to investigate Enyart only added up to (surprise) additional publicity for Bob; before long, he was on dozens of Christian TV stations from Hawaii to Pittsburgh. However, such exposure was nothing compared to what came his way after...the Spanking.
John Mayns of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department has been in the business of maintaining law and order for many years, and his accomplishments were rewarded in July when he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Now assigned to the investigations division, he prides himself on his ability to weigh the subtle observational distinctions that can make or break a case.
So does he feel he can easily tell the difference between, say, spanking and abuse of a child? "Ab-so-lute-ly," Mayns says. "Mr. Enyart went way over the line."
Of course, Lieutenant Mayns isn't a wholly objective party in this matter; the spankings that catapulted Enyart into the headlines involved his own two sons, Stephen, now twelve, and Anthony, who will turn eighteen on December 31.
The two boys wound up in Enyart's orbit like so: After Enyart's late-Eighties divorce from Krista, whose death earlier this year (the family has asked that its cause be kept private) resulted in Bob's getting sole custody of Josiah and Nathaniel, and a brief second marriage ("I was desperately lonely, but I was also on the rebound," Enyart says), he met and fell for Cheryl Mayns, John's ex-wife. Before long, they were engaged, and Enyart began taking a fatherly interest in Cheryl's kids.
This concern was expressed on June 24, 1994, after Stephen, then seven, failed to get into the shower as promptly as he should have. Enyart's response? Mayns says, "He stripped him down naked, bent him over my ex-wife's bed and then beat him with one of her belts."
Shortly thereafter, a concerned Anthony called his father and said that something awful had happened to Stephen. Lieutenant Mayns rushed over to Enyart's home and asked to examine Stephen for injuries. He found some. "Obviously, this was no spanking. There was some broken skin, welts, and you could see the imprint of the stitching off of the belt very clearly."
Predictably, Enyart finds Lieutenant Mayns's account hysterically overstated; he says that while he lowered Stephen's trousers to administer his belting, he didn't strip him, and he insists that the discipline on the boy produced three modest welts, nothing more.
Nevertheless, this incident and a subsequent one that took place in Colorado Springs led to numerous trials that finally, finally, finally resulted in Enyart spending fifty days in the Jefferson County Correctional Facility this spring.
While in stir, Enyart says he led a couple of prisoners to God and nearly had ax murderer William Cody Neal convinced that he should silently accept the death-penalty verdict the state was seeking against him; when Neal later decided to fight the sentence (in vain, as it turned out), Bob admits that he was "disappointed."
Otherwise, though, he portrays his time behind bars as a win-win situation. He's still a vigorous advocate of "spanking the way the conservative home-school movement does it, where you spank on the backside with a paddle or a belt, controlled, in love, where you explain why. That is the beautiful way to raise kids. Spanked kids have tender hearts; the kids with the hard hearts who despise their parents are the kids raised by Dr. Spock. And their lives have been destroyed."
As for incarceration, which he experienced many times during his Operation Rescue days, he says, "Our donations go up when I'm in jail. The kids come to visit, I get more writing done on my books. If I ever become a multimillionaire, it's because they threw me in jail. So fine. Jail is fun, anyway."
This sort of talk causes Lieutenant Mayns's blood to boil. Although he declines to let either of his sons -- of whom he now has custody -- speak to Westword (that's Enyart's game, not his), he says both are doing well under the circumstances. Yet he's sure that psychological scars remain. When Enyart and family showed up at one of Anthony's Arapahoe West football games -- in violation, Lieutenant Mayns maintains, of a no-contact order that's been in place for the better part of five years -- Stephen reportedly was worried about Anthony's safety, muttering under his breath, "Don't go over there, don't go over there, don't go over there." (Stephen's anxiety was understandable, Lieutenant Mayns says: Several years ago, after telling his mother that he would call his father or the police if Stephen was spanked again, Anthony was reportedly awakened by Enyart in the middle of the night, lectured about disrespect, whipped with a belt, made to repeatedly write out a Bible passage and forbidden to contact his dad for a week.)


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2011 Record: 86-76, 2nd AL West
2011 Prediction: 83-79, 3rd AL West
Impact Player: 1B Albert Pujols
Impact Pitcher: RHP Dan Haren
Best Reliever: RHP Jordan Walden
Top Prospect: OF Mike Trout
Last Year
After a season in which the Angels managed to peripherally contend in spite of some atrocious front office decisions, ownership decided to change directions and fire GM Tony Reagins. As his replacement, former Diamondbacks assistant GM Jerry DiPoto was brought in and immediately endeared himself to Angels fans by inking first baseman Albert Pujols to a ten-year, $240-million contract.
On the field last year, the Angels won 86 games mostly on the strength of their terrific starting pitching. They finished second in the AL behind the Rays in runs allowed and their starters finished second to the Rays in innings pitched and were third in fWAR. Their offense, however, held them back, finishing 10th in the AL in runs scored. Vernon Wells, acquired from the Blue Jays heading into the year in the trade that likely sealed Reagins' fate, was miserable while Bobby Abreu and Torii Hunter both continued to decline rapidly.
With the addition of left-hander C.J. Wilson to an already great rotation, the Angels are poised to prevent runs with the very best in the league. Dan Haren, Jered Weaver, Wilson and Ervin Santana were four of the top ten in the American League in innings pitched and Haren, Weaver and Wilson were three of the top five in fWAR.
The best of the bunch is undoubtedly Haren, who doesn't seem to get the attention of his golden-haired rotation mate Weaver, but only Roy Halladay and C.C. Sabathia have accumulated a higher fWAR than Haren since 2005 and he was also more valuable than Weaver in 2011 by every measure. Weaver, for his part, was excellent last year finishing with a 5.6 fWAR and a 2.41 ERA. He's also due for some regression after a .250 batted-ball average which should normalize by 25 points or so, lifting his ERA right along with it.
Wilson finished fourth, just behind Haren in fWAR and has now had two very good seasons as a starter after spending several years in the bullpen. It's getting harder and harder to doubt Wilson's staying power; he's had two straight durable years and was significantly better in 2011 than he was in his breakout 2010 campaign. Solid strikeout rates coupled with better-than-average groundball rates and a move away from homer-friendly Arlington to homer-killing Anaheim should ensure that he pitches well again this season.
Santana is the overlooked pitcher of the bunch, but he might be the best number four starter in baseball. He increased his groundball rate dramatically in 2011 due in large part to greater downward movement on his slider. If it's sustainable, it's conceivable that he could continue to outpitch his peripherals.
The fifth spot in the rotation is expected to go to Jerome Williams. The one-time top prospect in the Giants system looked good in a 44-inning cameo last season. He probably won't have an ERA under 4.00 again, but if he can pitch more than 150 innings, he'll give the Angels what they need and more. If he turns back into a pumpkin, the Halos could turn to Trevor Bell, Garrett Richards or ex-Jay Brad Mills.
The only AL team with a better bullpen ERA than the Angels in 2011 were the Yankees, but they appeared to outpitch their peripherals as a group. Young closer Jordan Walden had a 3.33 xFIP and a team-best 1.7 fWAR which was sixth in the AL among relievers while veteran lefty Scott Downs had another great year finishing with a 1.34, but a sharp drop-off in his strikeout rate suggests that he could be in decline and shouldn't be expected to replicate his 2011 numbers.
Veteran righthanders LaTroy Hawkins and Jason Isringhausen were signed as free agents from Milwaukee and the Mets respectively. Hawkins' excellent command and superior groundball skills have kept him effective well into his late-30s. Isringhausen pitched decently in a comeback with the Mets last year but shouldn't be expected to duplicate that performance.
Veteran lefty Hisanori Takashi and righthanders Rich Thompson and Bobby Cassevah are back and should nail down the last three spots with decent springs. Kevin Jepsen, Michael Kohn, Francisco Rodriguez (no, not that one), Loek van Mil, and Matt Meyer will provide depth.
The Angels offense should be better in 2012 than it was in 2011, mostly because of the acquisition of Pujols. A ten-year deal is certainly ill-advised, but Pujols should still be one of the best hitters in the league for at least a couple seasons. With the Cardinals in 2011, Pujols had a .299/.366/.541 slash line with 37 home runs and a 5.1 fWAR, but the "32-year-old" was back to his old self in the last two months of the year and into the playoffs, hitting 24 home runs in his last 87 games, playoffs combined. The one concerning thing about Pujols' game is the sharp decrease in his walk-rate which fell to just 9.4%.
Outside of Pujols, things look pretty bleak for the Angels' offense. It's not that any of their players were bad (except of course for Wells, but we'll get to that), but none of them outside of second baseman Howie Kendrick were much above average in 2011. Hunter in rightfielder and Abreu who is the projected DH will likely continue to get worse and players like third baseman Alberto Callaspo and centerfielder Peter Bourjos are valuable players, but mostly because of their gloves. Bourjos did surprise with a wRC+ of 111, but a high BABIP suggests he could regress dramatically with the stick. The aforementioned Kendrick, meanwhile, had a .349 wOBA and 18 homeruns while providing excellent defense at second.
Shortstop Erick Aybar and catcher Chris Iannetta are both solid players. Aybar accumulated a 4.0 fWAR and was one of just six qualified AL shortstops who had an above-average offensive season. Iannetta, meanwhile, was acquired from the Rockies for fringy starter Tyler Chatwood. He's an immediate offensive boost over human OBP-suckhole Jeff Mathis and is no worse defensively.
Finally, Wells is back in leftfield this season after his worst year as a professional in 2011. He's still owed a comical $63-million over the next three years and although he shouldn't be as bad as he was last year, at 33, he'll never be worth that money. His .248 on-base percentage was the sixth worst mark in the last 44 years of Major League Baseball.
If the Angels decide to platoon Wells, Hunter and Abreu at DH and in rightfield, they could make room for phenom outfielder Mike Trout who many consider to be the top prospect in all of baseball. Trout struggled as a 19-year-old last season but should blossom into a superstar. Since the old front office regime is no longer in charge, sitting one of those three veterans on occasion might be plausible, immediately making the Angels better.
The backup catcher job will go to either Bobby Wilson or 24-year-old Hank Conger. If Conger makes the team out of Spring Training he should split time with Iannetta given his rather lofty ceiling. First baseman Mark Trumbo finished second in AL Rookie of the Year voting based almost entirely on his home run and RBI totals and very much in spite of his on-base percentage. With Pujols in town, Trumbo will be fighting for playing time at third base with Callaspo despite having never played there professionally. The Angels might do well to trade him. Utility infielder Maicer Izturis is still kicking around and should get quite a bit of playing time around the infield. If Trout doesn't make the team out of Spring Training, Ryan Langerhans, Jeremy Moore and Drew Macias could be in the mix for the 25th spot.
For a more detailed statistical look at the Angels roster, click here.
The Angels won 86 games last season despite their woeful offense which has improved slightly with the removal of Mathis and the addition of Iannetta and Pujols. The starting rotation will again be one of the best in the league with their own version of the three aces, but the continued decline of Hunter and Abreu along with a seemingly stubborn refusal to play Trout regularly will keep them a below average offensive team. They simply aren't as talented as the Rangers. They should, however, still contend with the AL East teams for one of the wild card spots.
2012 Prediction: 91-71, 2nd AL West


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Harry Reid's Solution to Looming Obamacare "Train Wreck"? More Government Spending!
John Lillipop | May 2, 2013
By John W. Lillpop
When it comes to being intractably committed to wrong headed progressive notion , Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada) is without equal, unless you count Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama.
Reid's latest folly involves the imminent train wreck forecast for Obamacare by Max Baucus and others. Reid, never mindful of the federal deficit and the urgent need to reverse the tyrannical overreach of government, strikes a familiar theme in the liberal approach to everything: Spend more taxpayer money!
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) says he shares colleagues' concerns that the Affordable Care Act could become a "train wreck" if it's not implemented properly.Pass a test on it Harry? Including the economics? Phooey!
Reid warned that people will not be able to choose health insurance plans on government health exchanges if federal authorities lack the resources to set them up and educate the public.
"Max said unless we implement this properly it's going to be a train wreck, and I agree with him," Reid said, echoing a warning delivered last month by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.).
Reid warned the federal government is not spending enough money to implement the law because of Republican opposition to ObamaCare.
"Here's what we have now, we have the menu but we don't have any way to get to the menu," Reid said.
Reid made his comments during an hour-long interview on "The Rusty Humphries Show" broadcast Wednesday afternoon from Las Vegas.
The shortage of funding to implement the law has forced President Obama to shift funds from other parts of the law.
"The president is taking money — I wish we had the money just to do this on its own, but he's agreed, he's determined he's going to take money from some of the other things that he feels are less important in the healthcare bill and put it on letting you and others know what's in the bill," Reid told a caller to the show.
Reid defended the need for the law, which dramatically expanded federal healthcare subsidies for the uninsured.
"I believe that a country of our size, the only superpower left in the world — it's not right that we have 50-60 million people … with no health insurance," he said. "We have to have a program where health insurance shouldn't go to people who are rich, people who are upper-middle class. I believe the middle class and people below the middle class deserve to go to the hospital when they're sick."
Reid said he was well familiar with the law, which spanned as long as 2,000 pages when it was a bill, before it passed.
"Of course I read it. I didn't sit down on a Friday evening and read it. This legislation was drafted over a period of months and months," he said. "I can pass a test on it. I knew the law pretty well."
Once again the Democrat Leader of the Senate puts partisan politics ahead of the best interests of the American people at large.
Reid knows full well that the middle-of-the shenanigans and corrupt procedures employed by he, Nancy Pelosi, and Barack Obama in getting Obamacare approved has produced an unworkable monster that will ultimately cost the American people hundreds of billions (trillions?) of dollars and thousands of jobs while destroying the best health care in the world.
Reid also knows that mid-term elections are just around the corner; thus, he is already crafting a strategy for blaming Republicans for the inevitable failure of Obamacare.
Sorry, Harry! The American people just will not buy your Obamacare snake oil.
Voters know that Democrats passed Obamacare on their own.
Now it's all yours, baby!
Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/297333-reid-says-more-funding-is-needed-to-prevent-healthcare-law-from-becoming-a-train-wreck#ixzz2S9JLwrzM
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TUCSON- A Tucson man will go the distance this weekend to honor his mother and help others battling Leukemia. Nearly 24,000 people will take part in the P.F. Chang's Rock 'N Roll Half and Full Marathons in Phoenix Sunday, including 848 runners from Tucson. Michael Rinaldi is one of 4,000 people tackling the full 26.2-mile course and there is a special meaning behind those miles.
On training days Michael Rinaldi's mother, Emiko, is never far from his mind.
"She loves being a mom," he said.
On race day, she will be close to his heart.
"They said, 'we can't let you leave because your platelets are gone and oh by the way you have cancer and you have two months to live,'" said Rinaldi.
Last August a devastating diagnosis for the Mother of four and grandmother.
"That's what killed me the most about this whole thing," said Rinaldi. "This is the time that she's just so excited to be alive and see these kids."
Emiko not only survived chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, she was released from Walter Reid Medical Center two weeks early and is now in remission. The experience motivated Rinaldi to pay it forward by fundraising for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through Team in Training.
"These people are so special to us and just hearing their stories," said Shannon Gaines, the campaign coordinator for Team in Training in Tucson. "It's what motivates us to get out there and to train."
Michael's mom cannot be there Sunday but his sister Karen is traveling from New York to run the half. His best friend Jeff, who lost his wife to leukemia, will be with him through the full. A journey he hopes will inspire others to appreciate life and their loved ones.
"Life is short and don't wait for a disease to make you realize that," he said.
So far Rinaldi has raised more than $3,300 and he is still accepting donations. Click here to access his fundraising page.
Also, Team in Training is now registering for it's summer season. Click here for more information on that.
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