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U.S. MARKETS Closed on Monday.
U.S. markets were closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. day.
European stocks nudged higher after Germany's central bank delivered an upbeat assessment of the country's economic outlook, but moves were muted with Wall Street closed for a public holiday.
The benchmark Stoxx 600 index rose 0.3% Monday to 287.78. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index gained 0.4% to 6180.98--its third consecutive gain and highest close since May 22, 2008.
Germany's DAX advanced 0.6% to 7748.86, and France's CAC-40 added 0.6% to 3763.03, its highest close since July 26, 2011.
Still, European stocks ended slightly higher, with sentiment underpinned by comments from Germany's central bank.
The Deutsche Bundesbank said the outlook for the domestic economy had improved and that any slowdown experienced by the Euro zone's largest economy would be short-lived.
The Bundesbank had earlier slashed its forecast for German growth next year to 0.4% from its June estimate of 1.6%, warning that the nation could sink into recession.
Since then, however, the central bank said companies' expectations have improved, particularly with regards to the outlook for exports.
Shares in Pearson fell 2.9% after the London-listed publisher cut its earnings forecasts for 2012. The publisher of the Financial Times newspaper said it was experiencing tough market conditions across its core markets, a trend it expects will continue through 2013.
Luxury brands suffered after Swiss watch and jewelry maker Cie. Financiere de Richemont's third-quarter revenue fell short of expectations on slowing demand in Asia. Shares slid 5.6%. LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton was down 1% and Burberry fell 1.4%.
Royal Bank of Scotland rose 2.3% after a person familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal the bank was considering splitting its investment bank into two divisions. Novozymes rallied 7% after the Danish biotech firm reported a 38% rise in fourth-quarter net income. It said it expects to be able to retain the current level of profitability in 2013.
Most Asian markets ended lower Monday, with Japanese shares sliding back from last week's multi-year highs as a two-day meeting at the Bank of Japan got underway.
The Nikkei Stock Average fell 1.5%. South Korea's Kospi, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index and Taiwan's Taiex each slipped 0.1%. China's Shanghai Composite Index ended 0.5% higher amid ample liquidity conditions.
The drop in Japanese shares came as the dollar weakened ahead of a two-day policy meeting at the Bank of Japan that started earlier in the day.
The dollar has surged against the yen since late last year amid growing expectations that the BOJ will ramp up deflation-fighting measures to boost the Japanese economy.
But the monetary easing expected of the BOJ may have a positive impact beyond the country's borders, one analyst said. Some exporters to pared recent advances.
In the auto sector, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. dropped 3.2%, and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. fell 3.8%. Other manufacturing stocks were also hurt, with robotics firm Fanuc Corp. down 3.9% and Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. off 2.1%. Among financials, Nomura Holdings Inc. lost 1.4%.
Meanwhile, Hong Kong stocks hovered around two-year highs on Monday, with diversified firm Citic Pacific Ltd., which has an exposure to iron ore mining, gaining 2%, while ports operator Cosco Pacific Ltd. rose 2.3%.
Evergrande Real Estate Group Ltd. climbed 1.4%. Moody's Investors Service commented Monday that the firms recent share placing is credit positive because it will enhance the company's equity base and liquidity.
In Shenzhen, both the yuan-denominated A shares and the Hong Kong-dollar priced B shares of property major China Vanke Co. surged 10%.
The jump came after the firm late last week said it would move its Shenzhen-listed B shares to Hong Kong. The firm's Hong Kong-listed unit Vanke Properties Overseas Ltd. surged 12.8% as trade resumed following a halt.
Hong Kong-listed telecommunications equipment maker ZTE Corp. dipped 1.4% after warning it would post a loss in 2012. In South Korea, auto makers Kia Motors Corp. fell 1.5% and Hyundai Motor Co. shed 1.4%.
Base metals were a little lower at the close of London Metal Exchange open outcry trading Monday following a quiet, range bound start to the week. At the PM kerb close, LME three-month copper was down 0.1% at $8,055 a metric ton. Aluminum was 0.1% lower at $2,040.50/ton.
With U.S. market participants away from their desks for a public holiday and little on the macro agenda to drive sentiment, base metals made scant progress in either direction Monday. Compiled from MORRISON SECURITIES PTY. LTD.


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Totally feeling you on the Steers burgers! I'm loving Lemon Twist, it's even better than Dry lemon and when you add booze to it, it becomes even more awesome!
Today is a sad day, I finished the last of my princess perfume. Tres sad, but now I'm going to start using cool water again. Have you got the body lotion as well?Strange thing is I went off Steers burgers for ages, then had one last week and loved it!!
Btw I saw the book you want to read next: The Historian - it is really beautifully written. I read it a couple of years ago and loved it! Very atmospheric and full of amazing imagery of old world countries. Especially perfect since you have an addiction to vampires at the moment!there are some amazing cross over bags in Debenhams at the moment that I am drooling over. Also trying to get Dave to get one as he'd wear it so well!
I'm currently addicted to... finding a perfect travel dress (you know, dress up, dress down, practical, scrunchy...)
That Vera perfume is gorgeous. I am a sucker for a nice bottle though - I bought Lolita Lempicka based solely on the fact that the bottle is a blue and gold apple!I have always been a big fan of Vampires. They tend to make for interesting stories!
I need a perfume that smells like a dessert! My husband only likes food scented perfumes!
I am right there with you on the across the body bags. If I carry a purse that just goes over my shoulder, I tend to set it down and walk away from it! I have been lucky enough that nobody has stollen my bag. I think I am gonna make myself one that goes across my body....

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First Teaser for CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER
By Kyle Anderson on October 24, 2013
We teased the tease yesterday, and today we make good. The first teaser trailer for Captain America: The Winter Soldier is here, courtesy of iTunes and in your face. Now we can all… Marvel… at the majesty that will be directors Anthony and Joe Russo's superhero spy thriller where Cap is suddenly at odds with both demons from his past and S.H.I.E.L.D. Not to mention Black Widow's shifting allegiances and continually differing hairstyles.
This trailer shows us a movie far darker than the first Captain America movie, with far more emphasis on secrets and clandestine activities, which contrast with Steve Roger's wholesome and forthright view of the world. Will Cap be able to overcome his greatest challenge yet? We'll find out when Captain America: The Winter Soldier bashes its way into theaters April 4, 2014.
I can't wait to see this
They're making some bold-ass director choices and I love it. It's one of those things where even if the Russos' skills are tested by a huge action movie, and even if they don't quite rise to that task the way Whedon or Favreau did, it's still guaranteed to be an interesting take with a very low chance of cringe-worthy content.
OMG! This looks so EFFING AWESOME! I don't have the words. I am in.
Oh look, a crashing hellicarrier. Every. Single. Time.
Wow. Massive kudos to whoever put that trailer together. I hope the movie lives up to it, but I'm in either way.
Was that supposed to be the Falcon??
Was expecting it to be a little more "wintery"
win·ter (wntr)
n.3. A period of time characterized by coldness, misery, barrenness, or death.
@Kristoffer the winter soldier is there
Look At All Those 42's
(Yes, that is supposed to be Falcon – FTW!)
(& I hate Widow's hair. Absolutely awful)
ROBERT REDFORD????? (How come I didn't know he was in this?) -
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Wednesday Service Plays
Re: Wednesday Service Plays
JB's computer picks
7:05 p.m. Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees
(R) AJ Burnett (0-0) vs. (R) Mike Mussina (0-0) New York Yankees - 155
7:05 pm Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Indians
(R) Javier Vazquez (0-0) vs. (R) Fausto Carmona (0-0) Cleveland Indians - 165
10:05 pm Houston Astros at San Diego Padres
(L) Wandy Rodriguez (0-0) vs. (R) Greg Maddux (0-0) San Diego Padres - 155
Re: Wednesday Service Plays
Jeff Alexander Sports
1 Unit on San Diego Padres -142 (Listing Maddux and Rodriguez)
Houston is 2-13 against the money line in road games revenging a loss where it scored 1 run or less over the last 2 seasons and 14-32 against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 2 seasons period. The Padres are 55-31 against the money line against NL Central opponents over the last 3 seasons. San Diego has taken it to Houston in each of the first two games of this series and I don't see things shaping up any differently here tonight. Rodriguez really struggled away from home last season. Don't be surprised if he gets knocked out early in this one. Take the Padres.
Re: Wednesday Service Plays
CBI Finals: Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Bradley Braves
Prediction: Bradley Braves
Current Line: -5 Over/Under: 141
Reason: The Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the Bradley Braves will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Carver Arena in Game 2 of the CBI Championship Series. Oddsmakers currently have the Braves listed as 5-point favorites versus the Golden Hurricane, while the game's total is sitting at 141. Jerome Jordan had 18 points and 13 rebounds to lead Tulsa past Bradley 73-68 in Game 1 of the Championship Series on Monday night. Tulsa covered as 3.5-point favorites as the teams played under the 142-point total listed by sportsbooks in that contest. Jeremy Crouch led the way for Bradley with 16 points in Game 1. Team records: Tulsa: 24-13 SU, 19-12-1 ATS Bradley: 20-16 SU, 18-15-1 ATS Tulsa most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 After playing Bradley are 2-1 After a win are 7-3 Bradley most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 After playing Tulsa are 2-1 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Tulsa is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tulsa's last 13 games on the road Tulsa is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games on the road Bradley is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Bradley's last 6 games at home Bradley is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games at home Bradley is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
Re: Wednesday Service Plays
Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland Indians
PICK: Over
REASON FOR PICK: The Tribe came out swinging in game one of this series scoring 10 runs, but unfortunately their pitching was not much better as they allowed eight runners to cross the plate. Five home runs were hit in that contest and now the teams get their chance to swing against the No. 2 starters. Expect another how scoring contest and we will not worry if Cleveland can collect on this big number and just cash in with the total.
Re: Wednesday Service Plays
Los Angeles Clippers @ Seattle SuperSonics
PICK: Seattle SuperSonics
REASON FOR PICK: I've used Seattle three times in its first four games of this road trip, going 2-1 thus far against the number. The Sonics are clearly a disappointment this year but they are still playing hard and those are the teams you want to back during the final stages of the season if they have no shot at the playoffs. One bad quarter doomed Seattle on Sunday against Sacramento but it should bounce back here against a team that started slow, never recovered and packed it in long ago.
The Clippers were supposed to be a solid team in the Western Conference but when Elton Brand hurt his Achilles in August, it was a bad sign. Los Angeles started the season with four straight wins but a 2-11 run knocked the wind out and the Clippers never recovered. It has been an absolutely dreadful run as they have gone 3-19 over their last 22 games. This includes a 1-10 run on the road with the lone win coming in Miami by just a point. The 10 road losses have been by an average of 15.5 ppg.
Taking Seattle in the role of the favorite might seem a little daunting but the Sonics are favored for a reason. Injuries continue to pile up on the Clippers as Chris Kaman is the latest casualty and he will miss the remainder of the season. In all, Kaman has been sidelined for 18 games with the Clippers going 2-16 without him. The return of Elton Brand is the talk of the team but the anticipated return is not going to happen until Thursday against Sacramento. Cuttino Mobley is hurting but will hobble around.
Seattle has actually been favored five times this season, going 4-1 ATS in those games so putting down the chalk is not so scary after all. The Clippers have won just nine road games all season long and the offense has been pretty anemic with the injuries taking place. That is the best news for Seattle who gave up an average of 114.3 ppg in March and 12 times this season the Sonics have allowed 120 points or more. They have allowed just 101 ppg during this homestand and the defense will have enough tonight to get it done. Play Seattle Supersonics 1 Unit
Re: Wednesday Service Plays
Kansas City Royals @ Detroit
PICK: Over
Now that the marketplace has has created those "9's" for us to work with in this one, it is time to step in. While it is not exactly a spring day in Detroit, with the first pitch expected to be at around 46 degrees, the sun will be shining, and that does make a difference in this temperature range. We will let the numbers do the rest.
It is not a secret that we will be looking to find spots to play the Tigers Over this season - the offensive lineup is the best in the game, and while they lose a little with Brandon Inge batting instead of Curtis Granderson, that is made up defensively with the limited range of the former in CF. That matters on a day in which Kenny Rogers takes the mound be cause Rogers is going to pitch to contact, and that will put the inexperience of Inge in CF into play. We can not expect Rogers to be going very deeply into games this season, which puts that weak Tiger bullpen into play, and note that this is also not a great matchup for Rogers. While he can still finesse power hitters into over-swinging, the Royals do not mind slapping the ball the other way and bring the right approach against him. Over the past two seasons he has only worked to a 2-3/5.12 against Kansas City, and as he declines he is not a prime candidate to turn that around.
Brian Bannister provides the other aspect of this value equation. He is getting a lot of market respect because of a solid 12-9/3.87 base in his debut with the Royals LY, but when we go inside the numbers we are much less impressed. He struck out only 77 batters in 165 innings, but got his ERA to an impressive level because of something that is not likely to repeat - opposing hitters succeeded at only a .264 BABIP ("batting average on balls in play") LY. That is far below league average, and represents a pitcher being as much lucky as good. We can at least give Bannister some benefit of the doubt in terms of mound smarts, which can lead to opposing hitters jumping out at borderline pitches and making weak contact, but that turns around against him here - this is not only a good offensive lineup that he is facing, but also one loaded with veteran hitters that he will have a most difficult time fooling.
At "9" we do not need an offensive showcase - if each team gets to four runs we can not lose. That is not asking all that much for two offenses that will make solid contact against the starters that they are facing, and with neither bullpen causing any major fear.
Re: Wednesday Service Plays
Scott Ferrall
MEMPHIS -5 to Knicks--New York is 0-13 on the road vs the West this yr. Memphis already neat NY at the Garden and they'll do it again at home. NY lost in OT Tues in Milwaukee and they'll run out of gas
Sonics -3 to Clippers--Can you imagine paying to see this game ? Seattle beat the Clips by 7 the last time they played at Key. Sonics 5-3 as a favorite and Clips 14-45 as a dog
WIZARDS -6.5 to Bucks--Washington blows out Bucks here in DC. Bucks won in OT last night at home--traveled--and will suck tonight. Bucks have lost 8 straight on road. Wiz have won 5 of 6 at home
Re: Wednesday Service Plays
Priceless Picks
1 Unit on Bradley -4.5
I like Bradley to come back and even this series up tonight at home. Bradley is 12-2 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season, 7-1 ATS versus good defensive teams - shooting pct defense of <=42% after 15+ games this season, and 8-1 ATS versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 4+ points/game after 15+ games this season. Bradley has been solid on its home floor this season at 12-6 while Tulsa has struggled on the road with a 7-11 record. Take the Braves at home tonight.
Re: Wednesday Service Plays
Michael Cannon
10 Dime
PIRATES (With Gorzelanny and Jurrjens as listed pitchers)
Take the Pirates for the win over the Braves tonight.
The Bucs will send one of their better pitchers to the hill tonight in Tom Gorzelanny.
The left-hander was 14-10 with a 3.88 ERA in his first full season as a starter last year. The fact he was able to record 14 wins with a woeful Pirates team is a good indication of how talented he is.
With the way the Pirates swung the bats on Monday, Gorzo figures to get a lot of run support tonight.
The Braves will counter with rookie Jair Jurrjens and I'm not convinced he will shut the Pirates down tonight. Jurrjens pitches to contact which will give the Bucs a chance to pick up where they left off Monday night, when they scored 12 runs on 17 hits.
This is a good price for the Pirates who have the advantage in the pitching matchup, even on the road.
Take the Bucs for the win.
5 Dime
Take the Diamondbacks for the road win over the Reds.
Arizona will start newly acquired Dan Haren and he should be a great addition to the Diamondbacks staff.
The right-hander went 15-9 with a 3.07 ERA in 34 starts for the A's last year and he could improve on those numbers playing in the National League this year.
Cincinnati will counter with Bronson Arroyo and he stumbled to a 9-15 record last year after a successful first season with the Reds in 2006.
A lot of people are picking the Reds to contend in the NL Central this year, but Arizona is the better team and has the better pitcher going tonight.
Take the Diamondbacks as the small favorite as they grab the road win.
Take the Jazz as the home chalk tonight over the Timberwolves.
Utah is in payback mode for Minnesota's 110-103 home win over the Jazz on Sunday.
Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan was not pleased with his team's sloppy performance, which included 18 turnovers and numerous defensive breakdowns that allowed the Timberwolves to shoot 53 percent from the floor.
The revenge angle worked between these two earlier in the season, when Utah avenged a road loss to Minnesota with a 105-76 blowout at Salt Lake City on March 5.
The Jazz are 24-11 ATS in their last 35 games as a home chalk, while Minnesota is just 4-9 ATS in its last 13 against the NBA Northwest.
Lay the points with the Jazz as they grab the home win and cover.
Re: Wednesday Service Plays
Major League Baseball
Chicago Cubs (-150) / 3 units
National Hockey League
Tampa Bay Lightning/Carolina Hurricanes OVER 6.0 (100) / 3 units
New Jersey Devils (-155) / 3 units
Pittsburgh Penguins (-160) / 3 units
Detroit Red Wings (-145) / 3 units
College Basketball
Tulsa - Bradley OVER 141.0 / 3 units
National Basketball Association
Dallas Mavericks -4.5 / 3 units
Re: Wednesday Service Plays
1 STAR: (917) KANSAS CITY (+$169) over Detroit
(Listing Bannister and Rogers)
(Risking $110 to win $169)
Detroit's Kenny Rogers missed most of last season due to injuries. He did make two starts last year against Kansas City with very little success posting a 0-2 record with a 5.84 ERA. How much does he have left in the tank at age 43? Bannister is a good young pitcher and was 2-1 with a 2.55 ERA against the Tigers last year as a rookie. Lets see if the improved Royals can pull off another one here.
1 STAR: (901) MILWAUKEE (+$127) over Chicago
(Listing Suppan and Lilly)
(Risking $100 to win $127)
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I want a medium or small size 45....looking at either a Glock or an XD. Any advantages or disadvantages to either. ?
This is a discussion on Glock or XD in 45 Cal. ? within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I want a medium or small size 45....looking at either a Glock or an XD. Any advantages or disadvantages to either. ?...
I want a medium or small size 45....looking at either a Glock or an XD. Any advantages or disadvantages to either. ?
Nothing Wrong With Shooting as Long as the Right People Get Shot.
Clint Eastwood, Magnum Force, 1973
I have, and love, two Glock .45s. I have a G-36, which I carry constantly, and a G-30 which is a great gun also, and my nightstand arm. Both have been flawless, and the 36 is a bit easier to carry because it is thin (single stack 6+ 1 the 30 holds 10+ 1).
Many people carry the 30 with no problem, and the rail on the frame allows for a light attachment. (36 has no rail). To me, the XD grip sticks out too far and shows under a shirt.
The best bet is to try to rent them, and see what you like. You won't go wrong with any of the three, but, I think the edge in concealability goes to Glock-36.
My favorite Glocks:
Glocks a little smoother down the sides and a little smaller framed. Not sure if the chamber is fully supported on the Glock .45 or not. Not sure of round count either.
XD is a little bigger framed and not as smooth down the sides. Slide release lever is larger. Chamber is fully supported. Offers a grip safety along with trigger safety if that matters to you. Can be purchased with thumb safety. Service and Tactical carries 13 rounds in mag and one in pipe. Also offered in 45C Compact model.
Now, which one can you shoot more accurately and are more comfortable with? That is your choice.
I am consistently on record and will continue to be on record as opposing concealed carry.
- Barack Obama Chicago Tribune, April 27, 2004
You really owe it to yourself to also consider the S&W M&P. I think the trigger alone is much better.
ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell!
"A superior Operator is best defined as someone who uses his superior
judgement to keep himself out of situations that would require a display of his
superior skills."
love my Glocks, G30 in particular - a lot of the guys I shoot with and respect use the XD's so .... personal preference I guess - do you have other Glocks or sort of a mixed stable as it were? I own other brands than Glock but would not carry anything else
I have the 45 compact XD, less than a year old bi-tone. I liked it until I purchased an Ed Brown 1911, and now don't even bother with the XD. Thinking of selling....
Glock or M&P...I wouldn't own an XD
"Being a predator isn't always comfortable but the only other option is to be prey. That is not an acceptable option." ~Phil Messina
If you carry in Condition 3, you have two empty chambers. One in the weapon...the other between your ears.
Matt K.
I'm a Glock fan... I've been thinking of adding a Glock .45 to my collection... Glock 30 or 36, but I will need to go to the local gunshop/range and rent them both... if I was you I'd do the same thing.
Be Observant and Be Safe.
Current: S&W 442, Springfield XD9sc, XDm9, and Glock G26, G19, G23C,
and SIG P226-40 TT, and Ruger GP-100, and Beretta 92FS
Former: Taurus 92SS, SIG P220 TT, S&W 360, SIG P239-40, Ruger 22/45 MKII
As you can see from the posts above, there are many differing opinions, like Ford, Chevy or Dodge. Only way for you to know is to TRY THEM and see what suits YOU. That being said, I'm partial to Glocks.
I own a G30, and love it. It is a bit smaller frame I believe than the XD, but I would have to say try both, and see which is better from accuracy, comfort and concealment points of view.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes."
--Thomas Jefferson
I really like my GLOCK 30.
Rather thick little sucker, but accurate, reliable, and soft shooting.
I have zero experience with an XD in .45 acp, but have one in 9MM that I like.
I would think you would be more than okay with either as a self-defense pistol.
I have an XD45 Service (4") that is the best handgun I have ever used! I was a big fan of the Glocks until I got the Springfield, now I wouldn't carry anything else. I just shot my first IDPA match with it last weekend, and it did exceptionally well. I have never had it fail on me in over 1000 rounds through it...
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In announcing the Affordable Excellence initiative at Roger Williams University in October 2012, President Don Farish launched this President's Blog as a key tool in starting a broad conversation, both on campus and beyond, on access to and affordability of American higher education.
RWU is putting a world-class, private education within reach.
In Part 1 of this series, "Attack of the Politicians," I pointed out just how pervasive has become the branding of higher education by politicians and media pundits as being primarily – even exclusively – a mechanism for job preparation. And this idea is apparently not a passing fad. The idea that the value of college is to provide the training young people need to "get a good job" is being treated as a truism among a number of probable candidates for the Republican nomination for president in the 2016 election. In Part 1, I quoted Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin as a specific example.
Because the proposition that the purpose of higher education is job preparation is likely to become even more prominent in the coming months, it is important that we consider the origins and merits of this idea.
On Jan. 9, President Obama announced the America's College Promise proposal, an initiative which, if adopted and funded, would make an estimated nine million students eligible for an average of $3,800 per year in tuition assistance at community colleges throughout the nation, for an estimated cost of $60 billion. ("Fact Sheet: White House Unveils America's College Promise Proposal: Tuition-Free Community College for Responsible Students")
Modeled after programs in Tennessee and Chicago, the proposal is closely linked to other initiatives of the Obama presidency, including increases in the maximum value of Pell Grants; the expansion of education tax credits; pay-as-you-earn loans (wherein loan payments are capped at 10 percent of income); and so forth, all designed to address the president's call for increasing the percentage of the adult population with an associate's or bachelor's degree from today's level of approximately 40 percent to 60 percent by 2020.
As President Obama begins the final two years of his second term, and as the next Congress takes office with both houses controlled by the Republicans, what might we expect to see coming out of Washington that will change the landscape for higher education?
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In August 2013, the Obama White House announced a plan to create a rating system for colleges and universities. In the face of considerable opposition from many higher education organizations and individual campuses regarding the wisdom of any such plan, and the criteria to be used for rating campuses, the timeline for its release has been repeatedly extended.
In October 2012, following months of discussion and analysis, the Roger Williams University Board of Trustees adopted an initiative called Affordable Excellence®. These two words reference a host of actions devoted either to making an RWU education more affordable to a broader cross-section of families of high school graduates hoping to enroll at a high-quality private university, or to enhancing the quality of that education even beyond its already very high level.
In the first of three parts of this series, I discussed the general topic of what has been called a "jobless recovery," following the Great Recession of 2008. In parts two and three, I examined at length the culprits that have been implicated as being the cause of our weak economic recovery: an outmoded and, to date, unresponsive system of higher education; and income and wealth inequality.
Analyzing the root causes of this unusually poor economic recovery is important not merely to ensure that blame is correctly assigned. The real importance lies in our efforts to remedy the problem: If we are focused on the wrong cause, not only will our solution fail to revive the economy, but also the potential for harm in repairing something that wasn't broken could be enormous – and, in the long run, further negatively impact the nation.
In my last post, I considered the claim that more and better education is the answer to fixing our troubled economy. However, as I pointed out in the first post to this series (Sept. 8), there is a second explanation to the uneven nature of America's economic recovery from the Great Recession: the game may be rigged to favor the very rich at the expense of everyone else. If this explanation has merit, then trying to repair the economy through more and better education will eventually prove to be not just futile but potentially very destructive to long-established institutions of higher learning.
Last week, I provided an overview on a topic of vital importance: the highly uneven nature of America's economic recovery since the Great Recession of 2008. Corporate America and its shareholders are doing very well – but the great majority of wage earners are not. What accounts for this unevenness? Noted Harvard economist Gregory Mankiw is quoted as saying, "The best way to address rising inequality is to focus on increasing educational attainment," (The New York Times, "Income Inequality and the Ills Behind It," July 30, 2014). Is this statement true? Or does the real answer lie elsewhere?
Almost every week for the past two years, I have been posting opinion pieces to this blog that relate to the current issues and challenges facing higher education nationally, and that provide details about the solutions we have been developing and implementing at Roger Williams University. I have tried to call things as I see them. Where I felt it fair and appropriate, I have not been shy about being critical of higher education in general, and the practices at some campuses in particular.
At the same time, I have endeavored to place the issues facing higher education in the broader context of 21st century America: not every problem that involves higher education can be fairly attributed to the actions of our colleges and universities, and not every problem that involves higher education can be solved by higher education, either as individual campuses or in the collective.
We've spent five weeks looking at the question that continues to be the focus of reports and articles in the media – "Is college worth it?" – from the standpoint of four distinct concerns: its perceived lack of affordability; the burden of debt that faces so many graduates; the relative scarcity of well-paying jobs for recent college graduates; and the risk that a student will borrow money, not complete his or her course of study, and be economically worse off than if he or she had never started. (As an aside, I should note that the question of the worth of a college education has been so frequently asked that it is now being satirized. The Onion recently posted the following headline on its website: "Study Finds College Still More Worthwhile Than Spending 4 Years Chained to Radiator.")


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Sunday, my wife and I and our kids went shopping and since we finally got our Indiana permits in the mail Saturday, we did a kind of Wally World Walk re-certification. We went to Walmart and shopped a little. Bought the Walking Dead First season DVD set. Ate lunch at the Subway there in the store.
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Just to Add a Little Wood to the Matt Garza Fire
Another source says (1) the Tampa Bay rays are "certain" to trade Matt Garza this winter, and (2) probably to the Chicago Cubs, according to Ed Price. Unfortunately for Cubs fans,[Read More…]
What Do You Know – Some Teams Have Asked About Carlos Zambrano
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Lukewarm Stove: So What's the Deal with the Matt Garza Trade?
The Chicago Cubs were close to a deal for Tampa Bay starter Matt Garza yesterday, and then… nothing happened. Obviously 95% of trades that are discussed never actually happen. But[Read More…]
Lukewarm Stove: Cubs Still After Brandon Webb
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Source: Cubs and Rays Nearing Matt Garza Deal
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Lukewarm Stove: Cubs At Least Kicking the Tires on Zack Greinke
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Lions cautioned to check emotions
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Nate Burleson says he didn't see what fellow Detroit Lions receiver Titus Young did to get himself dismissed from team workouts this week.
He just knows what he'd like to see out of the Lions, who lost their cool at times last season and watched their feel-good offseason in which they've lost only one key player marred a bit by off-the-field news.
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"We're a tough team and I think at times we have to dial down our emotions whether it's during the season, during workouts, during OTAs," Burleson said Tuesday. "We just got to know how to turn our energy in the right direction and utilize it for our benefit. If we can do that, I think a lot of people will see an even better season than we had last year."
Detroit earned a spot in the playoffs last year for the first time in more than a decade with its first 10-win season since 1995. Still, Ndamukong Suh infamously stomped on the right arm of Green Bay's Evan Dietrich-Smith, drawing a two-game suspension, and coach Jim Schwartz got in the face of San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh after a loss.
Before losing at New Orleans in the playoffs, Detroit wasted chances to beat the Saints during the regular season with a slew of penalties -- including an unnecessary roughness call on Young -- that cost the team more than 100 yards.
Burleson said he was working out with teammates recently when Young and safety Louis Delmas had a confrontation.
"I don't know if it was a punch, a push, a shove," Burleson said. "It's one of those things that happens all the time. To be honest, when I played in Minnesota we fought like every other day. It wasn't that serious."
Schwartz has declined to say why Young was among the players missing from voluntary workouts.
"I know he's working where he's at right now," Burleson said. "Obviously, coach knows about Titus and his situation more than we do."
Burleson said the Lions have a tight-knit team that hangs out a lot off the field. That gives him confidence that the Young-Delmas scrap won't have a lingering effect in the locker room when the second-year pro is able to rejoin his teammates.
"I'm pretty sure when he gets back to work, it'll be business as usual," Burleson said. "We're not concerned. We don't have any cancers on this team or anybody that is dragging us down. We have a strong team and we're headed in the right direction."
The Lions have accomplished almost all their goals this offseason -- including extending Calvin Johnson's contract, re-signing Stephen Tulloch and keeping Cliff Avril -- but they've lamented having to answer non-football questions about four players coming off their rookie season.
The Young-related news followed three players -- Nick Fairley, Mikel Leshoure and Johnny Culbreath -- having marijuana-related run-ins with law enforcement this offseason.
"I'm not going to start questioning the organization and the people they select to come here because of a couple mistakes," Burleson said. "In life, that's going to happen, especially when you're young."
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Rainhill Recreation Club - November 2014
- Thursday 6th
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- Friday 7th
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- Saturday 8th
- 1:00pm to 11:00pm
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Welcome to Rainhill Beer Festival 2014.
As with other elements of the Beer Festival we are striving to improve this event year on year and hopefully provide a better experience for our sponsors, friends and customers. Of course the ultimate beneficiaries are the good causes which we support every year.
After the success of the 2013 Beer Festival, the 12th Rainhill Beer Festival, 2014 was another great success with a bigger venue for our visitors and supporters, superb sponsorship from friends and local businesses, all in all a great event, improving again on 2013 numbers.
We provided a wide range of beers, ciders, lagers and wine, all enjoyed by our usual discerning supporters.
The enormous amount of work required both pre and post festival was delivered amazingly well with virtually no problems and fortunately, with much good weather!
The efforts of Rotary members and friends of Rainhill Rotary was outstanding and everyone should be proud of their contribution.
Our thanks must also go to all off our sponsors and especially to the major sponsors:
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- Tony Hayes at Hayes Butchers for sponsoring the Beer Festival T-shirts
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Teachers Appreciate the Value of Adequate Preparation Time
Teacher Support: A Culture of Professional Development
It's 11:30 A.M. at Sherman Oaks Community Charter School, and not a teacher is to be found in a classroom or on the green lawns and pathways outside. Visibility aside, however, the teachers are doing some of their most important work.
Every school day between 11:30 and 1 P.M., Principal Peggy Bryan and all Sherman Oaks teachers gather in the teachers' room for ninety minutes of professional development -- a rare occurrence in schools despite the widespread call for more teacher professionalism. The teachers debate instructional theory and practice, try to solve problems that have come up or are likely to come up in their classrooms, discuss curriculum, commiserate, seek advice, offer encouragement, or quietly reflect or refine a lesson plan.
"It's always wonderful stuff -- things that get your brain stretched," says teacher Barbara Lynn of the content of the midday block. "I feel like a professional." While the format of the daily meeting is always open to revision, last school year two of the five-a-week "midday blocks," as they are called, were set aside for personal planning. Three of the five were scripted, with formal agendas and case-study analyses, in which each teacher documented the progress of two students, sharing and analyzing work samples with other teachers.
Listening and Being Listened To
Bilingual teachers confer about what's working and what's not and plan for refinements in the instruction. The math specialist leads workshops on math curriculum. Ditto for the literacy specialist. Conversations about whether practices in existence should be modified or eliminated often lead to consensus before the topics are brought up on formal agendas. For example, frequent informal discussions about Exhibition Nights, in which students present their work to parents and other members of the community, led to agreement that their frequency should be reduced from three times a year to two.
Before one midday block, teachers were asked to diagnose a piece of student writing with the idea of determining the next step in instruction. Using samples of work from the two students they each had decided to use for year-long case studies, they analyzed the pieces and offered suggestions for how best to improve that particular student's writing.
Now that she has experienced such stimulating collegial interaction plus the time for reflection and planning that is taken for granted in many other professions, Lynn says she could not go back to the isolation that is often the fate of teachers. "I need to be able to talk to adults. I treasure that time of sharing ideas. It's a time to bond ... which other teachers don't get to do."
Besides being able to bounce ideas about educational philosophy and strategy off each other, the teachers can talk about individual students. For example, if siblings are at Sherman Oaks, teachers of those students may seek each other out to learn as much as they can of the family circumstances and dynamics so as to better know the student in their class. "It adds to the community feeling that they're all our children," says Lynn.
Making Time for Professional Development
While many school administrators say that building time for teachers to join together as professionals during a jam-packed school day is practically impossible, Bryan, who seldom takes no for an answer, says it was easy. Teachers meet while students have lunch, study hall, and a recreation period. Paraprofessionals -- usually parents -- come in during that time and oversee the children. "It's simple, inexpensive, and it makes all the difference," Bryan says.
Becky Fleischauer, spokesperson for the National Education Association, says it's a "common refrain" of teachers that they don't have enough time for professional development, classroom preparation, or a forum to share good ideas. But she cautioned that such practices as midday block should be negotiated locally. "What to do with their lunch hour is very local and should include the input of teachers," Fleischauer said.
Peggy Bryan, conferring with second-grade teacher Sandra Villarreal, tries to visit the classrooms every day.
Understanding Through Questioning
Bryan's style and philosophy prevent her from stepping in with a prescription for the one best way to solve a problem, both at midday block sessions and when she formally evaluates teachers, which she does every other year for each teacher.
"I don't think suggestions are too useful," Bryan says. For evaluations, Bryan comes into a classroom with a blueberry iBook, takes laptop notes on what the students are doing and the teacher's interaction with the students, and then immediately turns those notes into questions for the teacher and prints them on the spot.
"I leave them with questions," she explains. When a follow-up discussion is scheduled, Bryan talks through the questions with the teachers and allows them to reflect on their classroom actions. "Ordinarily, they get back to what they need to do next." If they're really stuck, Bryan may refer them to another teacher.
"If they learn from each other, it's so much better. You're fostering that whole sense of interdependence and independence." No teacher should be dependent on one source for answers, just as no student should be dependent on one source for answers, Bryan states. That philosophy has also been transferred to the classroom, where teachers encourage students to seek help from each other.
Sherman Oaks teachers like Sandra Villarreal praise Bryan for demonstrating morale-boosting respect for the staff in many ways, not least of which are giving them an equal voice in decisions and allowing them to attend outside professional development conferences of their own choosing. Through keeping an eye out for what her teachers would be interested in, letting them decide what conferences or classes would best benefit their teaching, employing an on-site, full-time substitute teacher, and taking advantage of grants, Bryan has created a system in which professional development is valued and regularly and advantageously used.
The school and students ultimately benefit because teachers return from such conferences energized and eager to share their newfound educational knowledge with fellow teachers. Villarreal, who teaches first and second grades, is particularly interested in technology and bilingual education and has been a leader in imparting the latest theories and strategies to her colleagues.
Fourth-grade teacher Osvaldo Rubio helps students with their desktop publishing. In the spirit of growing their own expertise at Sherman Oaks, Rubio was previously a student teacher from the local university and now serves on the leadership team, providing professional development to other teachers.
Family Within and Without the School
The family feeling that Sherman Oaks has cultivated with the community also is evident within the school. Teacher "field trips" have included a visit to the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. A three-day summer retreat -- most recently held in Pajaro Dunes -- combines both fun and purpose.
"I would say our first priority is bonding and having fun together, spreading culture, reconnecting," Bryan says of the August gathering. But work is accomplished, too. The curriculum focus for the 2000-2001 school year is math and logic, so the retreat included conversations and workshops about math and logic materials and instructional strategies.
"The people you have on your staff will make or break you," Bryan insists, which makes the hiring process -- in which a team of teachers interviews each candidate -- all the more critical. The hiring process is unique, and prospective Sherman Oaks teachers cannot be shy about being in a fishbowl. Candidates are asked to solve a classroom problem or come up with an idea to improve teaching at the school -- with fellow teacher applicants. The domineering problem-solver who imposes his or her ideas on others is hastily rejected since collaboration is so important at Sherman Oaks. Candidates also are handed a laptop, and the staff gets a quick idea whether the teacher candidate can meet the Sherman Oaks requirement that all teachers have knowledge of technology.
What Sherman Oaks reaps, Bryan says, are "Renaissance" risk-takers who are "smart and quick and sensitive and compassionate. ... This staff is an amazing group. They just exude enthusiasm and belief and confidence -- and it's contagious."
Diane Curtis is a veteran education writer and former editor for The George Lucas Educational Foundation.
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Wow! This is a fantastic way for teachers to use their time wisely. It really shows that these teachers care about their school and the progress of each of their students. I am glad to see that this school is putting the children first. I could not imagine getting 90 minutes a day to collaborate with my colleagues. In my distict we have 90 minutes per month! What a difference this school is making.
The set up this school has is incredible. The support and devotion to creating a positive, professional, and collaborative environment for all the staff and students makes me wonder why more school do not take this type of approach. It is so valuable learning from others. The way the administration helps to encourage professionalism within the school, makes me appreciate those schools I have taught in where you were supported by your administrators and encouraged to seek out answers, as opposed to being told what you are doing wrong and never given the chance to find out how to improve it. I do wonder like Charity asked how this school handles NCLB and if they are still able to maintain this approach.
I could not imagine being provided 90 minutes a day for collaborative planning. This year my school has begun to explore the use of vertical teams for professional development. This is definately a good chance to get to know your colleagues on not just a professional level but also a personal level. You are able to communicate across grade levels by sharing ideas and asking questions. Sherman Oaks School is definately ahead of the game when it comes to professionalism.
A 90 minute, mid-day block for professional development is a wonderful idea. It seems as though educators always tend to be strapped for time to collaborate, discuss, and develop. It would be much easier if the time was built into the day. It is great that this school is able to provide this experience for their teachers. It involves everyone and I am certain that everyone benefits from the professional development time. This is a such a great concept.
We all have something to give to our colleagues whether we are first year or thirty year teachers. Principal Bryan's philosophy of interdependence and independence is exactly what we are asking of our students, so why shouldn't we foster this as a faculty? We all have areas of specialty or expertise. The veteran teacher may not be up to date on the latest technology, but the novice teacher may not have the interpersonal skills developed to communicate effectively with parents. When we learn to accept our weaknesses as opportunities to grow and are willing to learn from and with our peers, we have so much to gain.
I cannot brag on my K-5 school's allowances for collaboration and planning. Weekly, our grade level is allotted 30 minutes to plan, schedule, and discuss. If one of our paras is absent, which is frequently, we are out of luck for that week because there is no one to cover our class. Daily, I have about 40 minutes a day that is broken into two time slots. Of course, that 40 minutes includes a restroom break, calls to parents, checking school e-mail, completing necessary paperwork and forms, and possibly a small amount of planning. We rotate recess duties, and when not on duty, we have individual students in the classroom for remediation or behavioral issues. Essentially, there is no "built-in" planning time.
I can brag on the fact that my school does have a literacy coach. She is absolutely wonderful, providing classroom training in both Reader's and Writer's Workshop. She willingly coaches and collaborates with all faculty offering study groups and collegial meetings. None of these meetings, however, are during school hours.
I would love to have the opportunity to plan curriculum and share strategies with colleagues during a weekly 90 minute block, let alone 90 minutes EACH day.
Kudos to the principal of Sherman Oaks. This type of professional support is what can truly lead to 'No Child Left Behind'.
I specifically appreciated your comment concerning professional development of "meeting teachers where they are and bringing them up to the level where they need to be." I often feel that our building or corporation PD activities are not beneficial to the majority. I am very blessed in one PD aspect. My school (K-5 in Indiana) employs a literacy coach who is part of a literacy consortium in northern Indiana. She does her best to keep us trained and up-to-date in where we should be to best meet the needs of our students.I am a second year teacher. Last year, I learned the Writer's Workshop format under her guidance. This year, I am being coached in Reader's Workshop. She encouarages collaboration within and across the grade levels and provides occassions for teachers to observe each other in action. She goes above and beyond to organize study groups and professional development opportunities for our entire faculty. I feel very fortunate to have her expertise available.
I can't believe that there is actually a school that not only values teacher collaboration, but allows time for it. I teach in a school where it is suggested and supported that we work together. However, when is there ever time for that? Yes, we have a common 45 minute planning time with our grade level member, but how many other situations come up during the day that you have to end up dealing with during that period? It would be so nice to sit down with colleagues, for the benefit of the students and plan lessons, get feedback, discuss family dynamics, etc. This school sounds incredible.
I love this article for many reasons. It is extremely exciting. I think that what really hit home was that collaborative practice is key to success. This article truly gives an example of collaborative practice! I really think that collaborative practice should be truly made a priority, it really does work!
I really valued the amount and variety of discussions that were described here. Not only about students work but their family lives and cultures as well, all extremely important to a child's learning!
I love that professional development is valued to the extent that teachers and administrators in this school are making a point to coordinate the necessary time and agenda to make it a workable, and worthwhile, use of time. There is a school district near me that has gone to a 4.5 day school week. Instead of taking full professional development days periodically throughout the school year, the K-8 classes go to school on a regular school day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Then, on Wednesday, the students go to school in the a.m. only. Teachers use the afternoons for professional development. The H.S. students have the same schedule, except they have the morning off on Wednesday (great for teenagers), and go to school in the afternoons. The community education department offers "enrichment classes" for the K-8 students in the afternoon. Before getting my current teaching position, I taught one of these enrichment classes (language arts and cooking). This way, kids can still be active and learning, but they are focused on a specific workshop. The classes changed every 8 weeks throughout the year so that students could try a variety of classes, if they desired. And, teachers get the benefit of weekly blocks of time spent on professional development topics.
This is an awesome article. It needs to be sent to every principal in every state.
It is always helpful to see what others are doing in their schools. Does every practice work for every school? No. But having a bank of ideas to pull from is a start.
This school could be a model for every school. The idea of building and supporting the teachers is the key. I think it is wonderful that the community has taken a front seat approach to help their school become the best.
Teachers need time to plan, regroup, and collaborate with other teachers.
I applaud the principal for taking the first step in treating her teachers as professionals.


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LOS ANGELES -- Even though the goals and assists don't come in bunches on a regular basis anymore for Jaromir Jagr, every now and then he displays the form and instincts that have kept him playing hockey at a high level, even at age 41.
Jagr had his first multi-goal game since opening night, Brenden Morrow got the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Dallas Stars ended the Kings' six-game home winning streak with a 5-2 victory on Thursday night.
Jagr's three-game goal streak is his longest since his final four games of the 2007-08 regular season with the Rangers. The nine-time All-Star and 1999 MVP spent the next three years out of the NHL before returning last season with Philadelphia, and has 28 goals in 95 games since his comeback began.
He needs four assists to join Gordie Howe, Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Steve Yzerman, Joe Sakic and former Pittsburgh teammate Mario Lemieux as the only players in NHL history with at least 1,000 assists and 600 goals.
"The goals and the points, it's not in my head. That's why it's sometimes hard to get them," Jagr said. "If you want to be a goal scorer and win scoring titles, you have to be hungry. But I've changed. I'm not 22 or 25 anymore, so I don't look at the stats.
"But personally, my body never gets tired. The more I play, the fresher I get and the stronger I get. I think it would be better if I played one more game right now."
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Jagr and Cody Eakin connected on power plays for Dallas' first two goals after penalties against Los Angeles defenseman Keaton Ellerby. Jagr converted a rebound of Jamie Benn's shot with 10:20 remaining, his ninth of the season and 674th of his career -- 10th on the NHL's all-time list.
"I don't know what I want to bring to this team. I'm not really sure," Jagr said. "Last year, I know they had a lot of guys who could score goals, and this year I'm getting paid more money than I did last year. So I've got a little more responsibility on the power play and scoring goals. So I have to change my thinking a little bit."
Eakin is impressed.
"He's been playing real strong for us, and we need him to be playing like this," Eakin said. "He's a threat out there every night, and it's huge for the team when he produces like that. He's been around for a long time and he's seen it all in this game. I think I read somewhere that he won a Stanley Cup the day after I was born -- so guys have a tremendous amount of respect for him."
Antoine Roussel completed the scoring with an empty-net goal and Kari Lehtonen stopped 30 shots in his third straight start, after missing the previous five games with a lower body injury.
Jeff Carter scored his 12th goal in 12 games and 16th this season for Los Angeles. Trevor Lewis also scored for the defending Stanley Cup champions and Jonathan Quick made 17 saves.
"We didn't get good enough goaltending tonight," coach Darryl Sutter said. "We need to raise the save percentage. It's one stat that doesn't lie, right? ... If you're giving up four goals a game, you can't win. You need better goaltending and better defense. Simple. "
Quick's record slipped to 7-7-2. Last season he was 35-21-13 while setting franchise records with 10 shutouts, a 1.95 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage before winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
The Kings took a 2-1 lead shortly after they were stopped by Lehtonen on a short-handed bid. Carter's wrist shot from the right caromed into the net off Benn's left skate. But Dallas pulled even late in period as Eakin chipped the puck past the backchecking Martinez in the Kings' zone and beat Quick to the glove side while Ellerby was off for hooking Trevor Daley.
"We played OK, but kind of up and down -- spurts of good and spurts of bad -- and we let a team like that hang around and they kind of took over in the third," Kings forward Colin Fraser said.
"They seemed to have the puck a lot and they just took it to us a little too much."
Jagr opened the scoring 5:28 into the game. Ellerby was off for tripping Erik Cole when Benn passed the puck from the top of the right circle to Jagr about 10 feet to the left of the net, and the five-time NHL scoring champ one-timed it past Quick.
"The first one was beautiful. He found me on the back door on the power play," Jagr said. "The first 15 games we kind of struggled on the power play, but lately we've been doing a lot better job. That's important because it's a short season and the games are so tight. So the special teams are going to win the games for you."
Los Angeles tied it when Dwight King's persistent forechecking behind the net allowed Lewis to gain control. He circled the net before using Vernon Fidler as a screen to beat Lehtonen high to the stick side.
This was the opener of a five-game season series with the Stars, whom the Kings beat out for the final Western Conference playoff berth before becoming the first eighth seed to win a Stanley Cup.
"Of course you're more excited when you come to play against the team that just won the Cup, so I think that really helped us get ready to battle," Lehtonen said.
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Morrow's goal was his 243rd with the Stars, tying Jere Lehtinen for second place on the Dallas list behind Mike Modano's 434. Modano scored 123 other goals for the franchise while it was in Minnesota. ... Los Angeles D Rob Scuderi and Dallas LW Eric Nystrom were both raised in the same town, Syosset, N.Y., which is about 30 miles east of Madison Square Garden. Nystrom is the son of Bobby Nystrom, who won four Stanley Cup titles with the Islanders.
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Over the last three weeks, Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI) CEO Tom Ryan has received nearly 20 letters of support from political leaders seeking resolution to the Texas-based company's ongoing labor dispute with Teamsters Local 727. Just this week, SCI contacted the Teamsters to potentially resume negotiations, offering two meeting dates. Local 727 has accepted both days.
"The workers at these funeral homes serve the community and do it well," wrote Jan Schakowsky, U.S. Representative for Illinois' 9 th Congressional District, in a letter to SCI on July 22. "On behalf of the community I serve and the hardworking men and women employed by SCI, I urge you to come back to the table to engage in meaningful negotiations with the union and resolve these issues in a fair manner." SCI forced the unfair labor practice strike after the Teamsters' contract expired on July 1, following more than 40 hours of negotiations. Throughout bargaining, SCI proposed approximately 40 regressive changes to the contract, including the elimination of the funeral directors' pension fund, increased costs to health care premiums and zero wage increases for new hires after years of wage freezes for current employees. Pickets began one month ago on July 2 at 16 Chicago-area funeral homes, which SCI operates under the Dignity Memorial brand name. Since the $4 billion corporation walked away from negotiations, 59 Teamster funeral directors and drivers have been fighting for parity with other Chicago funeral industry professionals. "It is my understanding that your funeral directors and drivers are seeking nothing more than parity with other Chicago-area funeral employees," wrote Cook County Board President Preckwinkle to SCI on July 26. "It is important to our entire community that these hardworking men and women are treated with respect." As North America's largest corporate provider of death-care services, SCI commands approximately 13 percent of the market share in the funeral industry. Its stock has risen 56 percent in the last year alone. "Teamsters Local 727 is grateful for the support of Illinois' political leaders, who are joining nearly 100 Chicagoland clergy and innumerable families across our state to call for an end to SCI's greed and intimidation," said John T. Coli, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 727. "SCI has spent more than a decade trying to bust unions in states nationwide. It's encouraging to know that even more support is rallying around the Teamsters to ensure working men and women in Illinois are not taken advantage of by this corporate bully." Illinois politicians who have sent letters to SCI supporting the Teamsters include: U.S. Representative Michael Quigley, 5 th District of IllinoisU.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, 9 th District of IllinoisU.S. Representative Tammy Duckworth, 8 th District of IllinoisGov. Pat Quinn, State of IllinoisMayor Rahm Emanuel, City of ChicagoPresident Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County BoardCommissioner John Fritchey, 12 th District of Cook CountyCommissioner Bridget Gainer, 10 th District of Cook CountyAlderman Pat O'Connor, Chicago's 40 th WardAlderman Nick Sposato, Chicago's 36 th WardSenator Tom Cullerton, 23 rd District of IllinoisSenator John Mulroe, 10 th District of IllinoisSenator Kirk Dillard, 24 th District of IllinoisSenator Daniel Biss, 9 th District of IllinoisSenator Bill Cunningham, 18 th District of IllinoisRepresentative Laura Fine, 17 th District of IllinoisRepresentative Greg Harris, 13 th District of IllinoisRepresentative Kelly Burke, 36 th District of IllinoisRepresentative Daniel Burke, 1 st District of Illinois Despite blatantly false claims by SCI, Teamsters are continuing to lawfully picket outside Dignity Memorial funeral homes throughout the Chicago area. Erroneous stories published by local and national media outlets have carried inaccurate reports made by SCI on the Teamsters' uninterrupted pickets. Teamsters Local 727 has represented Chicago's funeral directors and embalmers since 1946, and it represents more than 6,800 hardworking men and women across Chicagoland. SOURCE Teamsters Local 727Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
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