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So far in preseason duty, Croyle has looked the best. In a dismal loss to the Seahawks on Saturday night with Thigpen playing most of the way, the Chiefs were 1 for 10 on third down.
"When you're 1-10 on third down, you're not getting it done at quarterback," Haley said. "There's just no way. Even if there are breakdowns at other places, the quarterback, it's his responsibility to move the chains. At 1-10, there really wasn't much good happening."
Thigpen, a former seventh-round draft choice, started 11 games last year and caused the Chiefs to switch their offense to a spread formation because he had trouble lining up and executing under center. This time last week, Thigpen was also the subject of trade rumors.
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"I discovered this car in 2000 by leaning on it while the salesman was trying to sell me a 1997 Avalon. I took a ride and was astounded at the difference between the two supposedly similar cars; the Lexus was at least a class above the Avalon. It had 57,000 miles and I can't believe it was any better when it was new. I used it mainly to drive the 60 miles each way to work, and it cruised comfortably on the highway. The ride was smooth and silent, and the acceleraion was immediate. I got 25-30 mpg. So where do we stand now? It's my wife's car and she prefers it to the 2000 Avalon I have. But she's concerned that a 200K car won't be reliable, so we're selling it. I'll be sorry to see it go. So what's gone wrong? Nothing much. The worst thing that happened was that our local friendly garage mechanic put (I believe) the wrong shocks on it at around 120K and the ride was never the same again. We had to replace an emissions sensor at aound 150K and the whole display for the stereo fails to work, though the sound system itself is fine. The quality of the whole car is such that you feel nothing can go wrong, so you get annoyed when it does. I bought it at 57K for $20,000. There are tiouches on it that you wouldn't notice, because the Camry does without them, like a shock absorber for the engine sub-mount and thicker glass all round. The extra money for the Lexus has gone into many improvents like this - it's not just a Camry with wood inside. The salesman when I bought it said, "Be careful, once you own a Lexus you won't be satisfied with anything less." I know just what he meant, and although my budget has never allowed me to buy another one, it's the best car I've ever owned."
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"My 2001 ES300 is hands-down the best vehicle I have owned. I've owned almost every make, and can easily say that the Lexus is in a league of its own. I purchased mine with 79,000, and am about to eclipse 110,000 now. As a car enthusiast, I will try to provide the most useful review. Powertrain: The VVT-i motor provides ample power. Not a race car, but by no means sluggish. Great midrange power band that provides even power at all speeds. If you want performance, look at an IS or a GS. My only complaint is that the 2001 still had the 4-speed OD transmission. It is smooth as silk and bulletproof, but tends to downshift in to first around corners. No oil burning, just have to change it every 3000. Timing belt must be done around 90k, which costs about 600-800. Exterior: Pretty modest, but classy and well-built. I have been rear-ended and t-boned, but both times there was very little damage. These are very safe cars. The upgraded taillights distinguish 2000 and 2001 models, as do the darker fog lights and front bumper. The paint quality is terrific- it is rare to see an ES300 of any year with rust or major fading. The only paint gripe is that the B pillars fade on most of the 97-01 models. 15" wheels are a little small, but there is a 16" upgrade which is more sporty and modern. Interior: Great fit and finish- nothing rattles. The quality of plastics, vinyl, and leather is great. Seats are supportive and comfortable on long drives. Heated seats are essential in colder areas. The wood trim is California walnut, and of nice quality. The sound system is amazing. I have the standard stereo (non Mark Levinson), and it is very clear and powerful. The factory subwoofer is deep and effective. Electroluminescent gauges look very classy and bright. As far as value, Lexus can't be beat. I have lost little resale since purchase, and haven't put unnecessary money in to upkeep. These cars get a little better performance and MPG on premium, but unlike other Japanese cars you do not need to use high octane fuel. I get good highway MPG (between 26-32) but city driving is pretty bismal (15-20). This is a timeless car that you can count on and be proud of. The sticker price is high, but the cost of ownership is unbelievably low. Plus, resale is better than any American, German, or other Japanese make. Probably one of the best overall cars out there."
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I own this car - My approximate mileage is 330,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
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"I have been so satified with this car. It has over 300K miles on it and all I have ever had to do is regular maintenance. It still runs, drives and looks great after all of these years."
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By Riz on Saturday, April 13, 2013
I owned and sold this car
Reason: Upgrade to another lexus
Pros: "Genuine leather interior,comfortable on long drive"
Cons: "Cup holders and Radio secreen"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I bought used 1997 ES 300 in 2008. It was high milage at 169000 at the time. I was very skeptical about high miles but I fell in love with the car at first sight. This car never gave me any problem and I sold it in Mrach 2013 with 204000 miles on it. No problem what so ever in 4 years. only changed Altenator & Battery and off course changed tires. Great experience with Lexus will buy another one any time, actually looking to buy a 1999 ES 300. Great car and nice safety with luxry"
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I own this car - My approximate mileage is 330,000overall rating 8 of 10rating details
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"I have had my car for only 3 years but my brother had it for several years prior. I of course did not buy it new. The thing is, I have added approx 200,000 miles on it in my short 3 years and have had no major costly problems. Despite all that driving and how old it is it still drives like it's a new car. My point here is that if you can't afford a new car or just think they're not worth the $$ (like I do) then I recommend old luxury cars. Because even though I don't have all the fancy stuff new cars have, I still don't feel like I'm driving a cheap vehicle that will break down any moment. Lexus is awesome!"
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Spacious renovated apartment (75m2) in the heart of Montparnasse. Beautiful 65 m2 terrace overlooking the rooftops of Paris from the 8th floor (with elevator!). Ideally located in a very lively area of Paris, famous for its artists , with lots of restaurants, close to many theaters, and close to many luxury shops in Rue de Rennes.
The apartment is very well equipped for 6 people with 2 bedrooms and a sofa bed in the lounge. The decoration is inspired by the arts and Parisian Fashion.
The spacious terrace surrounds the whole apartment and you can take your breakfasts, meals, appetizers, while enjoying the view. There are many shops, a great bakery / pastry shop in front of our building, a large choice of restaurants, bars and two shopping centers.
Every Wednesday and Saturday morning, you can also enjoy the atmosphere of the open market on Boulevard Edgar Quinet. On Sundays on the same street an artistic market takes place.
Every morning you start your day with a splendid view over Paris ...
The Metro is right next to our building and takes you to the main tourist areas of Paris in less than 15 minutes, knowing that Montparnasse is one of the main metro /railway hub :
- In 5 minutes: Saint Germain
- In 10 minutes: Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, Notre Dame, Musee d'Orsay
- In 15 minutes: The Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Opera and Galeries Lafayette
Château de Versailles in 40 minutes by RER C.
Disneyland Paris in 50 minutes by RER A.
Easy access from the airports (Charles de Gaulle : 50 minutes; Orly : 30 minutes) with the Air France shuttle that takes you directly to the apartment, with a bus stop only 100m from our apartment.
Our family of five spent four nights in this apartment. Our kids are 6, 8 and 10 years old. This was our first vacation rental and we were not sure what to expect.
This apartment is exactly as shown in the photos; very clean, and modern with comfortable beds and large rooms. What you don't see are the huge closets in the hall. There is a lot of storage for bags, clothes, and coats. The terrace is huge too. The WiFi was fast and easy to access. The large new kitchen has everything you need to easily cook full meals and there are plenty of places for everyone to sit and eat. We used both the new washing machine and new dishwasher. There is a drying rack for clothes tucked into one of the closets. Large bath towels and fluffy duvets made us feel right at home. The building is secure and has elevators - great after a long day of walking, especially with groceries and three tired kids.
The neighborhood feels residential and safe. There is a huge Monoprix (grocery store) and a Simple (grocery store) in addition to boulangeries, restaurants and cafes within a 5 minute walk. The Saturday market on Rue Edgar Quinet is not to be missed. The Gaite metro stop is down the block and Denfert Rochereau is a 10 minute walk. We took the RER B to and from Charles de Gaulle airport. Even with three kids, it couldn't have been easier.
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Thank you for everything! We will be back next year and have already told our friends about your amazing place.
We had excellent contact with Sandrine the owner prior to our arrival and she had provided us with excellent instructions, with photos, of how to get to the apartment from Montparnasse station. Our contact with Noemie was excellent and she briefed us well about the apartment and how to access things, She also gave us instructions of how to get to various places in the neighbourhood and her phone number to contact her at any time if we had a problem. The accommodation was superb and the kitchen was extremely well equipped for the making of the occasional meal in the evening. The supermarkets were just opposite the apartment so no problem in buying fresh ingredients. The beds were very comfortable and the noise level was not as intrusive as we thought it might be, coming from the isolation of a country cottage.
The accessing of the metro was easy from Montparnasse, but please be careful as my sister in law had a nasty experience where 2 young men were behind her on the stairs and they had unzipped her rucksack and emptied the contents, fortunately she had felt them and turned around whereupon they ran off saying the bag was open and her things had fallen onto the floor. Apart from feeling upset about the incident she was able to pick her things up off the stairs and continue with our visit with all her things intact. We did the open tour bus trips through the various areas of Paris, this took a whole day. We caught the bus in Montparnasse, but were too late to return there in the evening as the last bus on the yellow route(I think) left at 6.00pm. We booked an evening dinner cruise on the Bateau Mouche which was wonderful and very special - how many photos can you take of the Eiffel tower lit up at night ? The food was excellent too. We had superb weather during our 4 night break and so made use of the terrace both for breakfast and for drinks in the evening, it made a big difference to the stay having access to the outside. We would not hesitate going back to the apartment to stay or to recommend it to friends as it is so beautiful and so conveniently positioned for access to all in Paris but has its own community in the streets around it.
We stayed here for one week with our son and my husband's 83 year old parents. Everything was easy and as described.We especially enjoyed having meals on the terrace. The flat was so convenient to the metro, to grocery shopping and to good restaurants. I can highly recommend this apartment. It is very well appointed, clean and comfortable.The check-in and check-out procedure was very smooth and pleasant.
My family thoroughly enjoyed this apt. It was clean, well furnished and conveniently located in regard to the metro and Air France bus from/to CDG. There is a small market across the Ave., also a nice patisserie on the corner and the Maine Cafe by the entrance to the apt. building is a nice place to sit at the end of a long day...people are very nice...as is the owner of the apt., Sandrine. There is also a large outdoor market one block away but I cannot remember the days of operation. Sitting on the balcony in the morning and evening may be the piece d'resistance! Probably not find anything like it anywhere else. The only downside is the traffic noise but it's a big city! We walked a lot and the Cemetery is fascinating to walk through. Walking down to the Luxembourg Gardens is a must. Also, the bicycle rent program is great, once you figure out how to sign in and pay. Very convenient in front of the apt. All in all, almost a five star and we made some recommendations that if taken care of will undoubtedly move it to the top.
This was the perfect place to stay in Paris. The Metro is very close and made getting around very easy. The apt is clean and modern. The beds are comfortable. And the terrace is amazing! I wish we could have stayed longer.
This apartment was perfect for our group (two couples) and served as an excellent base to explore Paris. We stayed for five nights. The pictures gave us enough to have a good idea for the layout, but admittedly the apartment was larger than the pictures led us to expect. While we did not use the terrace as much as we initially thought we would, it was great having a private deck with a nice view overlooking Paris. Unfortunately many of the tourist sights are obstructed, but the view was still great and was nice to step out onto in the mornings. The beds were quite comfortable and the two-sink bathroom worked well for us. The kitchen was nice and well stocked. The washing machine was helpful, although like many European washers of this size, takes some time to run a load. It's not entirely intuitive, so a manual or set of instructions would be an improvement. There isn't a dryer, so drying clothes basically meant using chairs, hangers, etc. The living room was large and the WiFi generally worked well (although we had to reset it a few times, not a big deal). The elevator was fast, but the hallway reeks of cigarettes, but none of the smells comes through the door. The door locks are like Fort Knox, so security isn't an issue. The apartment had everything we needed, and was located right next to the Metro, which made it easy to get around. The owner, Sandrine, was very easy to contact and helpful when we had questions. Her son met us at arrival and was thorough in his walk through of the apartment. We would stay here again and recommend it to others. We enjoyed it very much.
Cars Air France, Airport Shuttle: 100m
RER B: 2 stops metro and RER B to airports and Eurostar to London and Amsterdam.
Gaite Metro (line 13) just down the building.
Metro Montparnasse (line 6): 100m
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What do you do when you're trying to get a reluctant campfire going? You blow on it, of course, to fan the flames. Montreal's SolHuma Inc. has taken that same idea, and applied it to its VitalGrill camp stove. The portable device burns whatever combustible material can be loaded into it – no special fuels are required – and incorporates a small battery-powered fan that "supercharges" the flames to produce up to 20,000 BTUs of heat.
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Remembering a "kind boy" who always treated her with respect, Peggy Hegler asked a judge Tuesday morning, April 7, to show mercy on her grandson Joseph Ray Hegler, who was facing charges of attempted murder and attempted kidnapping stemming from a May 2014 incident.
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As we celebrate Palm Sunday today, March 29, marking Jesus Christ's entrance into Jerusalem during Passion Week, several United Methodist churches of Lancaster have united hearts and hands to present "Stations of the Cross," an artistic representation of the last days of Jesus' life.
The stations are housed inside the Norrell & Powers Norrell Center (the old Bank of Lancaster building), 206 S. Main St. The windows of the Gay Street side of the building are also decorated.
Peering up at the steel behemoth towering in front of me, I got my first glimpse of Carowinds' latest roller coaster, the Fury 325, on Wednesday morning, March 25, and boy, was it a doozy.
With a maximum lift height of 325 feet (the equivalent of driving up and then down the side of a 30-story building), the ride's initial peak would have been lost amidst the grey sky if not for the bright splashes of teal blue and neon green emblazoned across the coaster.
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Both consumer and government concerns for the environment are driving many original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to engage in additional series of activities stemming from the reverse supply chain. The combination of forward/traditional supply chain and reverse supply chain forms the closed-loop supply chain. Apart from its efficient design, the success of a closed-loop supply chain network depends on its marketing strategy as well. Hence, it is important that the planned marketing strategy be evaluated with respect to the drivers of public participation in the network. To this end, we identify the important drivers of public participation and propose a fuzzy Quality Function Deployment based methodology and method of total preferences to evaluate the marketing strategy of a closed-loop supply chain with respect to those drivers. A numerical example is considered to illustrate the methodology.
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Kenneth S. Janke is executive vice president; deputy chief financial officer of Aflac Incorporated.
He joined Aflac Incorporated in 1985 as manager of Investor Relations and was promoted to senior vice president in 1993. During his lengthy tenure in the Investor Relations department, Aflac was frequently recognized for its Investor Relations communications and activities. In 2010, he was promoted to executive vice president and deputy chief financial officer. In July 2013, he assumed the additional role of president of Aflac U.S. where he was responsible for financial statements of the U.S. reporting segment, while continuing to serve as deputy CFO. In September 2014, he returned full time to the deputy CFO role, where he maintains his focus on capital and capital management while assuming additional responsibilities for financial reporting and actuarial functions.
Prior to beginning his distinguished career at Aflac, Janke served as director of Corporate Services for the National Association of Investors Corporation (NAIC) in Madison Heights, Michigan. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan in 1981 and a Master of Business Administration from Oakland University School of Business Administration in 1985.


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Infosys has been under-performing in the information technology industry over the last couple of years and if its guidance for the current fiscal is to be believed, it will grow at just about half the pace of that of the entire industry.
When a company dusts off a long-retired founder chairman and brings him back into an active management position, it can mean only one of two things. Either that the situation is desperate and the company badly needs the experience, equity and goodwill of the founder to steady the ship, or that it is unable to attract equivalent talent from outside. In the case of Infosys, where iconic co-founder, N.R. Narayana Murthy, is returning as Executive Chairman with immediate effect, it probably means both. Infosys has been under-performing in the information technology industry over the last couple of years and if its guidance for the current fiscal is to be believed, it will grow at just about half the pace of that of the entire industry. This is indeed a lamentable position for a company that was once the acknowledged bellwether for the IT sector; an industry leader not just in business but also in corporate governance. Today, the company seems to have abdicated both thrones. If the return of Mr. Murthy was a surprise, even more so was the induction of his son, Rohan Murthy, as his executive assistant. Though dynastic succession is accepted in Indian businesses as much as in politics, the fact is that by inducting the son, even if it is as a mere assistant to the father, Infosys appears to have fallen short of the high standards of global corporate governance which it professes to practise.
That said, Mr. Murthy has set himself up for a stiff challenge in his second innings. For one, there has been a sea change in the environment, and indeed in the company, in the two years since he stepped down. He has anyway not been in an executive position since August 2006, when he became non-executive chairman and remained so until 2011. The world has moved on since then and the challenges for the IT industry have multiplied. Second, the circumstances under which Mr. Murthy is returning are bound to throw up their own challenges. It will but be natural for shareholders and employees, including those in the middle-management of Infosys, to raise questions such as if the move is a vote of no-confidence in the present executive set-up, including the CEO, S.D. Shibulal, and the present executive co-chairman, Kris Gopalakrishnan. Will Mr. Murthy reshuffle the executive team and bring in his own managers eventually? Will there be a change in the much talked about Infosys 3.0 strategy that is Mr. Shibulal's baby? The fact is that, in returning to the crease, Mr. Murthy has staked all his equity, reputation and goodwill and is hoping that he can pull Infosys out of the rut it finds itself in now. Wishing him good luck and desperately hoping that he succeeds will be the market, which is seeing his return as a positive move already.
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Hopkins in Top Two Medical Schools
The attached letter from the Dean of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine thanks his faculty and staff for once again making the School of Medicine one of the top rated in U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking of the nation's 125 accredited institutions. The Hopkins School of Medicine is ranked number two in the nation, a position it has held for the past 12 years. The letter offers other details, including significant ranking gains in several other Hopkins specialty medical programs from last year.
To interview officials of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, call me at 410-955-8665.
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Congratulations! You've done it yet again. For the 12th consecutive year, you've made The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine one of the top two medical schools in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking. Of the nation's 125 accredited medical schools, only Harvard outscored Hopkins, coming in #1 with an overall score of 100. Hopkins was a close second with a score of 94.
Our school, and its extraordinary faculty and staff, also can take pride in the lineup of both clinical specialty and basic science/Ph.D. programs ranked tops in the magazine's Best Graduate Schools 2003 edition that goes on sale Monday, April 8.
This year we've been ranked #1 again in Internal Medicine (Harvard tied us) and Biomedical Engineering (trailed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology); #2 in AIDS (just behind the University of California, San Francisco); and # 3 in Pediatrics. We are #4 in Geriatrics and Women's Health (tied with Duke University in the latter category). We also ranked #11 in Primary Care, up substantially from 17th place last year.
In science Ph.D. programs, we tied for fifth place with Stanford in the overall category of Biological Sciences. In Ph.D. specialty programs with a strong base in the School of Medicine, we tied for 4th place in Neuroscience, Microbiology, and Biochemistry; 5th in Molecular Biology; and 6th in Cell Biology.
According to the magazine, it bases its medical school rankings on a combination of two reputational surveys (one of deans/senior faculty and another of directors of intern-residency programs) and objective data (such things as research awarded to the medical school and all its affiliated hospitals, student selectivity, and faculty resources). The Ph.D. program rankings use the National Science Foundation's "Science and Engineering Doctorate Awards" list as the source of programs surveyed by the weekly news publication.
Rounding out the magazine's top ten medical schools overall are Washington University, University of Pennsylvania, Duke, UCSF, Columbia University, University of Michigan, Yale and University of Washington. No new rankings were compiled this year for schools of nursing or public health.
We know that these rankings are not entirely "scientific," and I don't need them to treasure your hard work and accomplishments. But as Hopkins and all academic medical centers continue to face intense public scrutiny, rapid change and economic uncertainty, it is extraordinarily gratifying to me that others recognize your unflagging commitment to excellence. Thanks to each and every one of you.
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Gaffes and brimstone, as McCain, Obama proxies spar in Jerusalem
In comparison, the actual McCain-Obama faceoff was as flat and featureless as C-Span.
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As if to test this proposition, a parallel-universe mock debate was held in Jerusalem late last week between Jewish-American proxies for Barack Obama and John McCain.
Unlike the men-who-would-be-president, Marc Zell, co-chair of Republicans Abroad-Israel, and Sheldon Schorer, counsel to Democrats Abroad-Israel, attacked early and kept things personal. Though decidedly low-wattage in the charisma department, the two would find other ways to bring the heat. In comparison, the actual McCain-Obama faceoff was as flat and featureless as C-Span.
With a waft of brimstone circling in the air, Zell of the GOP warned that a President Obama would focus his diplomatic initiatives solely on Israel, and force the Jewish state to make a litany of painful concessions, presumably while handcuffed, under a hot light, with jumper cables tied to our collective fingertips.
Despite the average age of the crowd, which suggested the cutting-room floor of "Cocoon" and, as background, could have granted McCain a dashing air of youth, Democrat Abroad Schorer nearly sparked a riot by citing the widely published report that Sarah Palin had tried to have books banned at the Wasilla library when she was mayor of Wasilla shortly before becoming Governor of Alaska, America's largest state, smack dab on the front lines with Russia.
Zell, who had moments earlier defended Palin's candidacy by saying she was "much better-looking than Joe Biden," sprang to the moose-whisperer's defense, yelling: "That is a lie sir! Prove it! Prove it!" Schorer was only able to answer that he had read or heard it somewhere, only one step up from "I read it on Moveon.org."
As the Thursday debate, organized by the American Israel Action Coalition (AIAC - like AIPAC without the P), took place eight time zones and a full day ahead of the scheduled first encounter between McCain and Obama, it was entirely unclear whether the real debate would take place at all. Back in the Old Country (in this case, Ole Miss), onetime Navy pilot and former POW John McCain had called a campaign time-out, flying off to Washington to single-handedly save the United States from economic ruin, and leaving the Friday debate in Mississippi firmly in the lurch.
Far and away, the Jerusalem debate set the standard for gaffes, with Schorer using the unfortunate term "final solution" in front of a room full of elderly Jews when speaking on the issue of final status negotiations with the Palestinian Authority. Zell managed to hurl choice cuts of fine kosher republican red meat, and in his closing remarks managed to refer to the Democratic candidate by his full name, drawing up "Hussein" to sinister and foreboding effect. Schorer, for his part, seemed to hold back and fumble, at one point saying the U.S. and Israel must stop "Iraq from getting nuclear weapons" and later accidentally referring to Hezbollah as a country.
The entertainment factor of the Jerusalem debate was helped by a question and answer session at the end that gave it almost a dysfunctional town-hall vibe, if your town was full of American olim, jittery about a presidential election. Highlights included Zell brushing off one participant's fears of Sarah Palin's fundamental Christian worldview by mentioning how born-again Christians are good people and "hey, I'm an Orthodox Jew, I wrap these weird leather straps around my arm each day, people probably think that's weird." It's uncertain if he was able to convince the young woman who asked the question that banning abortion even in cases of rape or incest is no stranger than putting on phylacteries in the morning.
The definite high point of the question and answer session came when a young man in the back, annoyed that he wasn't called on, began screaming "Listen to the youth, a question from the youth, we are the future!" Unfortunately for the young man, despite his repeated protestations, he was not called on, which was met by loud boos by the crowd, who would never like to see their grandson treated that way. For the sake of hindsight, an investigation after the debate uncovered that the young man's dire, pressing question was about medical marijuana and state's rights, and how since he can't sleep without a joint, why can't he get medical marijuana if it's legal in California. Unfortunately, for this generation, and for the sake of the future, the standing of the presidential candidates on this issue will remain unknown.
By the time Friday evening rolled around and McCain had stormed northern Mississippi again putting country first, it was clear that the debates would go on as planned, reminding us all that the real thing isn't always preferable and to be careful what you wish for.
In Oxford, Mississippi, the world was treated to the real spectacle and as unfortunately, the genuine article paled in comparison. Though there was a striking contrast in appearance and generational background, for the most part, both candidates' performances seemed forced and altogether devoid of life.
On some level John McCain and Barack Obama seemed to mimic one another's phrasing, with both finding a way to mention 'Main Street' in the first minute of their opening remarks and both later displaying bracelets given to them by the families of fallen soldiers, like two kids at summer camp comparing lanyards or friendship bracelets, a move that left both candidates looking desperate, grasping at emotion over substance.
McCain to his credit, managed to get almost cinematic with some of his outbursts, channeling Emilio Estevez's Billy the Kid from 'Young Guns', saying that the first pork-laden bills he sees "I will make them famous and you will know their name." On two other occasions, he mentioned how he'd never "won Miss Congeniality" of the Senate, almost seeming to imply that Obama is a creampuff, a drag queen, or Sandra Bullock.
In a sense the Presidential debate in Mississippi was exceptional in that it somehow wrestled boredom from jaws of excitement. In the midst of one of the most heated elections in years, with two long-time media darlings on live TV face-to-face, one a speak-from-the-hip gunslinger and the other a charismatic orator the likes of which the U.S. hasn't seen in decades, the viewer was left underwhelmed. At the end of the day, this broadcasting dream team fell far short of two middle-aged Jewish American expatriates arguing in a 1,000-seat theater in Rehavia, Jerusalem.
Rest assured the vice presidential debates, assuming that Sarah Palin hasn't been replaced by the McCain campaign and Joe Biden hasn't had his vocal chords forcibly removed by the Obama campaign, will not disappoint.
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Many physicists today postulate the existence of multiple universes, even when sober. We used to live in a world of infinite possibilities. Now we live in an infinite number of worlds. India shines. Democracy thrives. The economy booms. A hundred flyovers bloom. This is not that India. If you see your picture here one day, don't worry. That's not you.
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So, post here if you would like to be spotlighted!! Once we see how many are interested, we will know how many to do per week.
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The current plan for spotlight is that everyone will be included, so no need to sign up!
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The current plan for spotlight is that everyone will be included, so no need to sign up!
See http://www.mothering.com/community/forum/thread/1299886/spotlight-getting-to-know-you-threads#post_16295406
Yea, I saw that. I just figured it didn't seem as though everyone was interested as there weren't many responses to the thread. :) Only those who want to be spotlighted should be.
Nicole Busy with my two boys. The 'big boy' too. Oh, and a sweet baby girl, born at home in October.
I'm in.
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For what it's worth, the reason I thought to automatically include everyone is that I organized these last time for my DS' DDC and no one said no. Going and asking everyone, however, was a massive pain in the butt. (So many PMs!)
The original thread did not ask people to sign up, and it was pretty clearly a positive response from the beginning, so if anyone thought, "Sure, sounds fun!" all you had to do was leave the thread alone. I wouldn't take lack of hundreds of responses as a sign of disinterest. From my perspective, there was an overwhelmingly positive response.
I personally prefer not having a thread as a sign-up list, as I favour a very inclusive approach, and there is good evidence that not everyone has time to check the forum every day, nor to open every thread, so it's very easy to miss sign-up. I will also plan to put a little text at the top to PM me if you don't want to be included, and I will take people out of the list if they don't want to participate. As soon as the first thread gets going, it will be fairly obvious, and the preamble text will explain when everyone's turn will be, so it will give people a chance to bow out ahead of time if they so desire. And again, if one (or even, in a rare event, two!) people from each group of four doesn't want to participate, it will still be a lively thread with the two or three who do.
Finally, I am totally happy (really! ) to do this some other way if someone else wants to organize it. I just proposed this approach based on my experience organizing these in the past and my personal preference to be as inclusive as possible while not making too much unnecessary work for the organizer.
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Cheap hotels near Piazza Barberini in Rome, Italy
Located in Rome's historic center, the Piazza Barberini is a beloved square for tourists and locals alike. At its center there's an iconic fountain by the artist Bernini, depicting the Greek god Triton, messenger of the sea and son of Poseidon.
The square takes its name from the 17th-century Palazzo Barberini, a Baroque palace on the piazza's south side. Now considered a crucial part of the Borghese galleries, the palace is filled with exceptional sculptures and a series of beautifully-restored 18th-century apartments. For more information, visit the Barberini Gallery's Web site.
Hotels near Piazza Barberini: Staying in a hotel near the Piazza Barberini puts you close to all of central Rome. Hotels listed here are close to the Piazza di Spagna and range from cheapo pensions to three-star properties. Head a bit further east North of Termini Station for even more options.
Address Via Del Boccaccio 25 (Piazza di Spagna)
EuroCheapo Review: Tucked into a quiet street very close to the Spanish Steps, the eco-friendly Hotel Boccaccio is a quiet and affordable one-star hotel that feels like home.... read review
Address Via di San Basilio 55 (Piazza di Spagna)
EuroCheapo Review: The seven-room Daphne Inn Veneto is a splurge-worthy three-star property with decor as chic as its location between the Via Veneto and the the Spanish Steps.... read review
Address Via Della Purificazione 42 (Piazza di Spagna)
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Address Via Gregoriana 54 (Piazza di Spagna)
EuroCheapo Review: Packed with antiques and quiet, old fashion charm, the three-star Hotel Suisse is a worthy splurge next to the Spanish Steps.... read review
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Newton will open its swimming pool in summer 2012 at a cost of more than $85,250 for one season.
"It is a quality of life issue," said Newton City Council member Mary Bess Lawing. "I think the pool should be open because it meets a certain need for certain people in the area. Everybody does not have the opportunity to go to a private pool. Everybody does not have a pool in their backyard. Ours is a diversified need. We meet a need if we open that pool."
However, other Newton City Council members argue that the city could meet a greater recreation need elsewhere.
This photo of June Pittman and her cat, Sox, is The O-N-E photo of the week.
Sox went missing several weeks ago in Conover, and Pittman's neighbor Jean Connor found the cat in her attic. For more of the story, visit http://observernewsonline.com/content/conover-cat-trap
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Adam Baker may agree this week to a plea deal on felony charges he faces in Catawba County.
Baker's attorney, Mark Killian, said in Catawba County Superior Court on Tuesday that he is working with the district 25 attorney's office on a plea agreement on the charges. A plea hearing on Baker's charges is expected as early as today.
Baker, the father of the 10-year-old, Zahra, who was brutally murdered in 2010, is charged in Catawba County with identity theft and obtaining property by false pretenses. Baker's charges are unrelated to Zahra's murder.
Newton Assistant City Manager and Planning Director Glenn Pattishall officially retired after more than 28 years with the city.
A reception was held in his honor Tuesday, and Newton City Manager Todd Clark took the opportunity to salute Pattishall's service and present him with a gift bag.
"If it weren't for Glenn, we wouldn't have the jobs we have in this county today," Clark said.
Fetch the scarves, gloves and earmuffs — it's cold in Catawba County.
Residents wrapped themselves in warm clothing Tuesday to shield against the coldest temperatures in the area so far this winter.
Temperatures reached 22 degrees in Conover, Maiden and Claremont on Tuesday morning, according to accuweather.com, and wind chills made the air feel like 11 degrees at 6 a.m. in Newton.
High temperatures climbed just above freezing Tuesday.
Charlie Sybrant died Oct. 18, 2009, when a drunk driver struck her near an interstate ramp.
The man who was driving the car that killed the 22-year-old will now spend up to 55 months in prison.
Daniel Whisnant — charged with killing Sybrant, injuring another and fleeing the scene — pleaded guilty to five charges on Tuesday, including felony death by motor vehicle, felony serious injury by motor vehicle and two counts of felony hit and run with injury. He also pleaded guilty to DWI and driving while his license was revoked.
Newton is plunging back into pool talk. Will the city stay in the swimming pool business, or will it close Catawba County's last public pool? Details in the Tuesday edition of The O-N-E.
Follow the Newton City Council meeting live tonight @TheONENews, and check www.observernewsonline.com to find out what happens.
Blood supply is in demand to start the year, and Friday brings a chance to help fill the need. Find out where and when community blood drives are planned - inside The O-N-E.


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Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy on Thursday clarified that when he participated in a seminar in 2003 on Kashmir, organised by an organisation run by U.S.-based Kashmir activist Ghulam Nabi Fai, he was unaware that Dr. Fai was an "undercover agent of a foreign power."
Dr. Fai has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for receiving millions of dollars in funds from Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to influence politicians and opinion makers on Kashmir.
In a statement, Dr. Swamy said he delivered an address on Kashmir in the seminar held in the U.S. Senate Building in Washington in the summer of 2003. At that time, he was teaching economics at the Harvard University. He had checked with the Indian Embassy about the organisers and was told that 'it was an anti-Indian gathering but not that it was ISI-inspired."
Dr. Swamy said his friends also did not know that Dr. Fai was working for the ISI but had assumed that a meeting at the Senate Building would not have been permitted without security clearance. He had, however, requested the Embassy to send an official with him to take notes and for consultations. His speech had since been published in the print media in India and that it made the point Kashmir was part of India. "It is impossible to know unless briefed who is an undercover agent of a foreign power."
Criminal complaint
The FBI, in a criminal complaint against the Kashmir American Council, of which Dr. Fai is the director, had alleged that the forum had violated U.S. laws that prohibited work for foreign governments without authorisation, by receiving contributions from the ISI. Such funds were also used to organise conferences attended by prominent figures.
Keywords: Subramanian Swamy, Ghulam Nabi Fai, Kashmiri-American Council chief, Fai's arrest, Kashmir issue


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Final Score: Sacramento State 77, Portland State 71
Sacramento, CA (Sports Network) - Behind a career-high 30 points from Mikh McKinney, the Sacramento State Hornets took down the Portland State Vikings, 77-71, in Big Sky Conference action at The Nest.
McKinney shot 13-of-18 from the field for Sacramento State (12-10, 7-7 Big Sky), which has won back-to-back games. Joe Eberhard added 12 points for the hosts, while Konner Veteto tallied 10 points and seven rebounds.
For Portland State (5-16, 3-11), Lateef McMullan recorded 17 points and five assists, while Aaron Moore logged a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Gary Winston and Renado Parker netted 13 and 12 points, respectively.
Sacramento State led by as many as 12 in the first half and went into intermission with a 38-32 advantage. Both teams shot greater than 50 percent from the field in the frame.
Portland State climbed back in the game thanks to a 12-0 run early in the second half. The Hornets were down by one, 65-64, with less than three minutes remaining before they ripped off a 10-0 spurt to pull away.
The Vikings committed just 10 turnovers on the night, but the Hornets took even better care of the ball with only four miscues.
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The Kansas House has rejected a new proposal to decrease the sales tax on groceries while keeping sales tax for other items at 6.3 percent.
The House voted 94-18 last night on the measure; it would have allowed further cuts in personal income taxes, in addition to the cuts made last year.
The proposal would have also decreased the sales tax on groceries to 4.9 percent in October.
The current, elevated sales tax is set to drop back down to 5.7 percent in July. Lawmakers raised it to 6.3 percent last year to offset income tax cuts.
The House's vote forced House and Senate leaders into more negotiations over taxes. They've so far failed to agree on taxes, and on the budget.


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Chulalongkorn University's ASEAN Studies Centre will sponsor this major international conference in Bangkok over 28-29 July 2015, with collaboration from and at the downtown venue of the Department of International Trade Promotion within Thailand's Ministry of Commerce. The key organiser is the immediate past Dean of Law at Chula, Prof Sakda Thanitcul, assisted by Prof Luke Nottage, immediate past Associate Dean (International) at the University of Sydney Law School and a visiting professor at Chula for parts of 2015. Other speakers include Professor Geraint Howells, renowned consumer product safety law expert and presently Dean of Law at the City University of Hong Kong, as well as the following other country reporters:
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City says key refinancing now back on track
Lenders who have the power to demand repayment of $2.2 billion worth of Chicago debt have agreed to hold off while City Hall works to refinance. So says a key administration source.
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The mayor names new heads for the Department of Buildings and the Public Building Commission.
Cook County's top lawyer says the County Board president's reform bill is unconstitutional. Does that view have anything to do with political jostling between the two pols?
Lenders who have the power to demand repayment of $2.2 billion worth of Chicago debt have agreed to hold off while City Hall works to refinance. So says a key administration source.
Despite concerns about the economy and taxes, a web survey rates the city on par with New York and Los Angeles.
A new study finds that population growth in the metro area trails just about every major city in the country as foreign immigrants find the grass is greener somewhere else.
Hitting home repairs, gym memberships and other consumer services would pull in a surprisingly hefty $2.6 billion a year for the state and local communities, a new study finds.
The House has given its approval and the Senate has scheduled hearings on proposals to speed commercial use of scientific research and authorize new super-fast computer program.
The Democrat may pull in $2 million in a series of events here, while the Republican is feted at a North Shore barbecue.
The agency releases an environmental review, concluding that the $570 million proposal to separate Red and Brown line tracks at Clark Street is necessary to boost traffic.
In the wake of a no-bid contract scandal, the mayor names a panel headed by the city's inspector general to bring "uniformity" to purchasing rules in city government agencies.
Throwing their names in the hat are prominent gambling lawyer Donna More and state Sen. Tom Cullerton.
Media mogul Fred Eychaner, financier Michael Sacks and the Joyce Foundation head the list.
Officials postponed plans to replace part of $800 million in variable rate debt tomorrow but didn't explain the reason for the holdup.
A measure on its way to Gov. Bruce Rauner would require state pension funds to sell significant investment stakes in companies that won't do business in or with Israel.
In a remarkable inaugural speech for his second term, the mayor avoids finances to talk about a more basic problem: violence and its effect on minority communities.
In an interview after a terrible week, the mayor highlights Chicago's economic growth and transit repairs. But Emanuel, who starts his second term today, makes it clear the city needs help from Springfield.
With just two weeks to go until the General Assembly's scheduled May 31 adjournment, the mayor could be the big loser as Gov. Rauner and legislators try to balance the way-out-of-whack state budget.
The ex-CTA chairwoman will guide city finances at a particularly difficult time, succeeding Lois Scott.
After a week in which House Republicans moved to slash money for public transit, the Illinois senator sends a different message.
After welcoming Persian Gulf carriers Emirates and Qatar to O'Hare with open arms, the mayor blasts subsidies and calls for a freeze on any new U.S. flights.
A few days after Moody's hit the city with a junk rating, Chicago gets rapped by S&P—and still faces the prospect of a further cut.
If the city proceeds with plans to begin refinancing up to $900 million in variable-rate debt next week, the extra cost could be as much as $18 million a year.
A pending bill would whack capital funds for CTA, Metra and Amtrak, endangering Red Line and Union Station work. And cities would pay more than rural areas to get federal cash.
A day after hammering the city's credit, the bond rater goes after two other Chicago government agencies.
How a little condo building discovered that fighting City Hall over an open trash can will cost a ton—thanks in part to our own Barack Obama.
Chicago business leaders try to thread the needle, backing some aspects of the governor's turnaround agenda while steering clear of items that might embarrass the mayor or provoke labor.
The head of the president's foundation, Martin Nesbitt, says the Windy City always was the favorite but there were no guarantees. Now that the pick's been made, though, what's next?
She's going to work for a company that builds and operates airport facilities—maybe someday in Chicago.
Jim Schultz, head of the state Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, said the proposal would better position Illinois to snag jobs than a slow, underfunded bureaucracy.
The Rauner administration is plowing ahead with plans to unload the state's huge but dilapidated Loop office complex.
The worst-kept secret in town is confirmed with official word that it will be built on the South Side. Details to come later.
The publication picks up honors for special reports on small business, Chicago's economy and real estate as well as editorials, graphics and Joe Cahill's On Business blog and column.
All signs indicate that while the presidential library is indeed coming to the South Side, there's no decision yet on exactly which site, nor on other key items.
The agency will roll out systemwide "game-changing technology" designed to make buses run on time—honest!
The Supreme Court's big decision comes down to a simple ruling: Pay what you owe, Illinois. If only the solution were so straightforward.
That's the overwhelming, utterly clear message sent by the justices today in declaring state pension reforms unconstitutional. The ruling sets up challenges for Emanuel and Rauner.
The bond rating agencies aren't taking any immediate action but are warning of possible negative actions to come.
Today's Supreme Court action throws into absolute chaos Illinois government and the state's pending budget.
In a scathing report, the business-backed watchdog group says the governor's 2016 budget doesn't add up—and would leave the state in worse shape than it was under Pat Quinn.
That old campaign life, and a nice paycheck, lure the ex-Obama hand to the British election, where he sees Labour coming out on top of a tight contest.
After a push from opponents, the Democratic Senate hopeful says a bill that Obama wants is too weak and could hurt U.S. workers.
As the home of big exporters and lots of workers who appreciate low tariffs and high overseas sales, we've got a rep as a free-trade state. Though this year, it's hard to tell.
Nancy Rotering, who's seeking the Democratic nomination in the 10th District, is backing a measure to let any city or town outlaw assault rifles and limit the size of ammo clips.
Aldermen credited the governor with the political courage to show up, but indicated that he hadn't changed many minds in the room.
But a regional economics lab at the U of I predicts we'll still be expanding in the coming year.
Gov. Rauner is about to pitch his anti-union, cost-cutting plans to an unsympathetic audience: Chicago aldermen. It won't be boring.
The governor is stepping up his push for the easiest of the structural changes in state government he wants, but the House speaker is shining a rare spotlight on the issue.
Dorval Carter has the wind at his back—and huge challenges to deal with—as he takes over as Chicago Transit Authority chief. But here's the big question: Is a fare hike on the way?
Kirk Dillard says the agency needs capital most, but it will find a way to live with big cuts in operating aid if need be. So, what about a CTA fare hike?
If old-school cab companies aren't going to fashion an answer to industry-disrupting ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft, it appears the mayor intends to do it for them.
Legislators must balance balancing a budget that's billions of dollars out of whack with making sure government doesn't abandon those who need help.
Even though an option to extend the current contract a year has been rejected, a path to work things out without a strike remains—and goes through Springfield.


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Trial and Error
August 4, 2010
"If we freed markets, we'd have equality."
No, not quite.
"If we freed markets, we'd have the best chance at equality."
Perhaps, but not quite there.
"There is a unity of virtue in pursuing equality with freed markets."
Yes. I like that much better.
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August 16, 2010 at 17:42
"To acheive equality, we must transcend the market"
I'm of the opinion that power corrupts. I don't believe there are any exceptions to this rule. If by positive power, you mean 'empowerment,' I can live with that. Markets mean disempowerment, because under a market system you have to market yourself. Marketing yourself always involves some amount of 'kissing up,' if not 'sucking up.' Lack of subordination, exclusion and deprivation requires lack of competition, i.e. anagorism.
Equality of authority requires transcending the so-called Iron Law of Oligarchy.


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An Interview With Dave Wiens: How to Win the Leadville 100 - Part I
If you are planning on doing a triathlon this weekend and race conditions are predicted to be boiling hot, consider putting ice in a small ziplock baggie. Keep the ice in a small, soft-sided cooler in the transition area. When you change from bike to run, take a few seconds to retrieve the baggie from the cooler and then put the ice bag under your hat or down the front of a swim suit or tri suit.
You can move the baggie around to keep yourself comfortable and not freeze your skin. For the races with ice on the course, you can refill the baggie with fresh ice when yours melts. For courses with no ice available,
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For those of you that struggle in the heat, this is a great trick.
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