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Yesterday, Jennifer Rubin noted that "The president has rescinded his invitation for hot dogs with Iranian diplomats after days of criticism from the blogosphere, members of Congress, and conservatives. Once again the Left has been marched up the hill to defend the inexcusable (How rude to disinvite someone with whom we may have to "engage"! How petty!) only to abandon the position when commonsense or political necessity intervene."
I have the feeling it is even worse than that. Consider the following: A few hours before news reports announced the decision to rescind the invitation, it was being reported that State was conceding that no Iranian diplomat had confirmed attendance. As AFP reports, "U.S. State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said Wednesday he does not believe that one single Iranian diplomat has accepted invitations to July 4 events at US embassies worldwide."
The Reuters alert linked to above refers to this detail as well. It's a bit like Italian Foreign Minister, Franco Frattini, who, rather than uninviting his Iranian counterpart at the G8 summit in L'Aquila, set a deadline for Tuesday and then took note of a lack of reply by the Iranians to conclude they are not coming. Ditto for the U.S. — the invitation was rescinded — but only after the Iranians had said they weren't coming anyway.


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Interview: Metallica
Rob Trujillo Talks Hard Times And Juju...
If there was any truth to the age old saying "what doesn't kill you will make you stronger" then Metallica must be damn near invincible.
They've had their fare share of demons to put to rest, but as one reviewer succinctly said, "Metallica never really went away. They just went through a prolonged period - of around 15 years - in which they lost sight of what they do best."
And judging by their recent spate of gigs, the Metal pioneers haven't merely broken through the other side, they've emerged triumphant and more determined to conquer with sonic fireworks than ever.
Their Aussie tour was the fastest selling arena tour of 2010 (with diehard fans bagging more than 215 000 tickets in less than an hour) they've sold over 100 million albums worldwide, polished off a two-year world tour and released one of the most successful and critically acclaimed albums of their career.
So what's left for the metal lords to achieve? Well according to newest recruit Robert Trujillo, plenty!
On the eve of their Sydney gig, we sit down with the smooth talking bassist to talk hard times, growing up and playing gigs in Ayers Rock!
MTV CLASSIC: So why did your band choose to put out an EP of live performances from Australia instead of many other regions?
Rob: To be completely honest, I don't know why we chose to put out the live productions from Australia. You know, it's fitting us being down here and it's been a while, a few years.
I gotta say this - I think we are a much better band than when we were here in 2004, so I hope people don't critique what they hear, but it's a way for us to show the people of Australia we are excited to be here and we want to give them a little something... I love surfing, I love the lifestyle here in Australia and as a band we are very excited to be here.
MTV CLASSIC: You're EP 'Six Feet Down Under' covers a bunch of past Metallica shows, some of which weren't even recorded by you, how did it feel to discover the huge network of bootlegs of the past?
Rob: I have only heard maybe three or four of the tracks and obviously some of it is very raw, and I guess there is a magic in that… But that is the beauty of Metallica we are ready to deliver warts and all. I mean we are not trying to hide anything - I think its good people can experience the past and the present, and maybe the next time we are here we will give them something for the future…who knows.
MTV CLASSIC: And the EP covers the 'St Anger' tour. How has the tour changed for you since the last time you were here?
Rob: I really honestly I think that we have matured. We made 'Death Magnetic' together, we experienced the whole process of recording as a team and being creative and also Rick Ruban in our camp, so we've had a lot of fun. We've all had a lot of children born in the last few years so the life experiences alone are really special. We feel privileged and honoured to be here again and we are ready to kick some ass and I think people will have a good time.
MTV CLASSIC: All your gigs sold out here in less than an hour making it the fastest selling arena in 2010. Metallica have achieved so much, is there anything left to tick off?
Rob: I think that we are going to have to play a gig at Ayers Rock . You know, under he stars acoustic, congo drums, violins… You know just get primitive…That's going to be the next thing - I haven't told the guys yet, but I'll share that with them. That will be our next real Aussie experience and then after that maybe surf the Gold Coast for a while.
MTV CLASSIC: Joining the band late in its career can be tough, is there anything you would do differently? And are there things about the other members of Metallica that still surprise you?
Rob: You know when I first joined the band it was a fragile camp. Things were definitely in a positive direction, but I think James Hetfeild was still pretty fragile coming out of the rehab and all the stuff that was going on in his life. And when we got into recording 'Death Magnetic', I noticed a big difference from the 'St Anger' days. He was just a lot looser, kind of a funner spirit. Before it was kind of like walking on eggshells. Everything was according to a schedule so if you were ten minutes late you would get the death look or you would have to have a meeting about it and for me, coming in as the new guy… I was living in Los Angeles at the time and relocating and all that it was a lot to take in, learning all the songs…
Now it's like he has got his juju back, his fire. 'Death Magnetic' for him was a major accomplishment. He was very focused and we had a lot of fun in the process and it's just great to be with these guys now and he is so excited to be here.
MTV CLASSIC: We have been seeing a whole lot of Slash this year, we were just wondering if you are familiar or have met him?
Rob: Yeah I met him a few times when I played in Suicidal Tendencies a little while ago, we actually toured with Guns N' Roses and he was very cool. On the other hand I never actually met Axl, I saw him walk by a couple times and look the other way and walk away from me, I don't know if he was afraid of me but Slash was always very cool. He is obviously an amazing guitar player and I have a lot of respect for him because he does not try and keep his abilities in one genre. He likes to mix it up with different types of musicians and he has done that on his new record so I have a lot of respect for him. You know I think that if he made a speed metal record I would be very excited, hopefully Slash you are going to make a speed metal record on the next round ok?
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By Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 5, 2005 Each week the cast of "CSI: NY" uses scientific skill to solve mysteries. But the reason Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld visited the show's set in Studio City here Aug. 4 was no mystery: actor Gary Sinise is a solid supporter of U.S. servicemembers, and Rumsfeld's a big fan of Sinise and his efforts.
Rumsfeld visited the CSI set to thank Sinise personally for his support of the "America Supports You" program through his "Operation Iraqi Children" effort.
Sinise, who stars in "CSI: NY" as Detective Mac Taylor, co-founded Operation Iraqi Children with Seabiscuit author Laura Hillenbrand in March 2004. The organization collects and ships school supplies and toys to Iraq for distribution by U.S. troops, providing much-needed materials for Iraqi children while boosting the morale of the servicemembers who pass them out, Sinise said.
In addition, Sinise has made two visits to Iraq as part of USO shows and uses his rock group, "The Lt. Dan Band," named after the character Sinise played in the movie, "Forest Gump," to entertain the troops.
Rumsfeld praised Sinise's efforts to the cast and crew of "CSI: NY," who took a short break from shooting an episode during his visit.
The tides were temporarily turned on the set, as the show's cast and crew gathered around Rumsfeld, shaking hands, snapping photos and asking for autographs, as they watched Rumsfeld and Sinise step into Sinise's trailer for a private chat.
"I've never seen Gary so excited," said Anthony E. Zuiker, creator of the CSI franchise and executive producer of "CSI: NY."
"This man is such a patriot and loves his country so much," Zuiker said.
So much so, Zuiker said, that he always knows the perfect gift to give Sinise for his birthday or any other special occasion: a check for his Operation Iraqi Children effort.
Rumsfeld, who joked with Sinise about going to rival high schools in Chicago, told the cast about "all the wonderful things this man has done for the men and women in uniform across the country." He thanked Sinise for his personal involvement in supporting the troops and presented him with a commemorative Pentagon paperweight and official secretary of defense coin to add to Sinise's extensive coin collection gathered during troop visits.
The secretary also shared Sinise's hopes of expanding the program into Afghanistan as well as Iraq.
Sinise told the American Forces Press Service he feels honored to be doing his part of help the troops. "They need us out there," he said. "We're blessed in this country to have an all-volunteer service, not a mandatory service. And I feel obligated to support them as they keep very, very busy on several fronts."
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BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. — Neva Jean Gibson, 81, of Barboursville, formerly of Sharples, went home to be with Jesus Sunday, June 2, 2013.
Born January 7, 1932, in Branchland, she was a daughter of the late Lucian and Letha Porter Adkins. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Hubert Gibson; one daughter, Willa Jean Steinberg, and one grandson Brian Gibson.
Survivors include four daughters, Sharon (Bill) Mullins of Madison, Vicky (Doug) Brown of Blair, Marcie (Rod) Rollins of Chapmanville, and Kim Gibson of Barboursville; two sons, Chelcie (Bobbi) Gibson of Huntington and Roger (Carol) Gibson of Barboursville; eight grandchildren, Tawnya Gibson, Lauren Gibson, Billy and Ryan Mullins, Ali Steinberg, Amanda Kish, Cole and Cody Brown; three great-grandchildren, Maddie and Marlie Mullins and Alivia Kish; a host of nieces and nephews and special care givers, Gloria White and Jada Scarberry.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by Rev. Chelcie Gibson and Rev. Joe Lane. Burial will be in Lucian Adkins Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home
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In 1994, two of the premier teaching hospitals of Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General (MGH) and Brigham and Women's Hospitals (BWH), merged to form Partners HealthCare Inc. The Neurology Departments and residency programs were among the first of the clinical services to consolidate.
With this merger, two of the greatest neurology departments in the country were brought together, creating a residency that brings the rich educational and research experiences from both hospitals to the fingertips of the residents. The Neurology programs of these two hospitals have played a vital role in the development and maturation of academic neurologists. In addition to providing the highest quality neurologic health care, each has long been committed to advancing the understanding and treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The training of neurologists in the residency program has been the centerpiece of these two departments. In the joint Harvard BWH-MGH residency program, the superior clinical and neuroscience resources of the two major institutions combine to provide a uniquely rich experience in Neurology. Please explore this website for further information on the history, current curriculum, organization, hospitals and resources of the Partners Neurology Training Program.
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- Increased student diversity: The class of 2017 is the most racially and ethnically diverse in the College's history – 22 percent students of color (U.S.), 29 percent (including international.)
- Increased faculty of color to 22 percent (from 16 percent in 2008.)
- Developed concentrations in race and ethnicity for majors in American Studies and English.
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- Graduated our first class of Posse Scholars.
- Created a new partnership with community colleges.
- Established a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program
- Partnered with Middlebury and Williams College and won a $4.7 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to increase efforts to diversify faculty at all three colleges.
- Hosted the inaugural summit of a consortium, C3, that works to advance diversity among faculty at liberal arts colleges.
Our commitment to diversity stems from our institutional values, our founding history, and research showing that students learn more when they encounter diverse perspectives and experiences.
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Who knew what heartaches lay ahead of us then? After all, the Cowboys had been in the league only seven years when they played in two successive championship games and in ten years they had made their first Super Bowl appearance. It took us more than 40 to get that far. What a ride!
Interesting that he made the choice to be a better man when there was no choice. Cornering a cat indeed. To quote Pete Townsend: "God, there's got to be another way!"
If you brought Payton in and "dared Goodell to do anything about it", I can tell you precisely what could happen: Every game he stood on the sidelines would be a forfeit, by league order. Do you want that? I don't.
Play it Goodell's way. His day will come. Believe me, it will.
He did not "fit" at Iowa, because there was a crowded house at defensive end with Adrian Clayborn (1st round to the Buccaneers), Christian Ballard (now a pro as well) and Broderick Binns (projected fifth or sixth rounder this year) ahead of him. However, last year there was a lack of depth at the position and he would have had a chance to show his talents in a venue (Big Ten) a lot more high profile than Tulane. I wish him the best all the same. Still, the "might have beens" loom large here.
That is an excellent question! Typical of hard-line types to ignore the realities. Glad I don't live in that federal district.
2dollaryo, sue them for what? Having a son that Zimmerman killed become nconveniently famous? Ths is a mnumental tragedy that has destroyed two lives. Zimmerman is at least guilty of very poor judgment that led to the events of that night, and Trayvon Martin is dead. And you think a lawsuit will help any of it? Jeez, man, think!
Chippewa: The media is to blame? Seriously? A little note from Clue Central: The media sells us nothing we won't buy. Inciting hatred? That's a convenient way of avoiding the issue of an unarmed young black man pursued by an armed man because he looked "suspicious". Yeah, the media shot him. I'm sure.
Get over it, Judge. People from New Orleans, particularly poor people, got treated like trash by the NOPD during that hurricane and its aftermath. The Danziger Bridge incident was but an extreme example of the principle. They got caught, and none of your indignation will change the fact that they acted like stormtroopers. I notice that you did not vacate the convictions.
Maybe "innocent until proven guilty" gets subsumed in "wearing a hoodie while black". I would not be surprised. Indeed, I would also advise Mr. Zimmerman to make like a hole in the carpet for awhile, for his own safety. At best, he made a monumental and tragic error in pursuing the young man after he was advised to back off by the 911 operator (and no, that is not in dispute. It is on the tape). At worst he served as judge, jury and executioner. At least he will get a jury. Trayvon Martin did not. Lets see what 12 Florida citizens have to say on the subject later this year.
This is a dark stain on the reputation of the Treasury Department, but I did find it refreshing that no one got on this site to say that it was all Obama's fault because he is a socialist Muslim Arab sleeper cell who wants to take all our guns away and force our chldren into gay marriages... with gay Muslims... who burn our flags. And Liberals.
(A tip of the sarcasm cap to Copperhead504. Loved your post)
If you never heard his cover of "Not Fade Away" with the original Crickets and the Band, you have missed a gem. Pull it up on the net and check it out. Levon's vocals made the song. RIP, brother. We will miss you.
I was not prepared for how much it hurt when I heard that Levon Helm died. If you never heard his cover of "Not Fade Away" performed with The Band and the remaining Crickets (of Buddy Holly fame) you missed out. Find it on the net. It is worth it. Go easy, brother Levon. We love you. Thnks for the music.
I argue a common sense response to greedy oil speculators and get a bunch of "well, you did the same thing to Bush" rejoinders. Which has what to do with what? Just to show you the difference, when Bush proposed a nuanced approach to immigration that included paths to citizenship for those already here - something other than the build-a-fence-and-throw-them-all-in-jail strategy, which has not worked anyway- I was surprised and pleased at his ability to see the need for something that was not simplistic. But who shot it down? His fellow Republicans, not me. You don't offer anything but name-calling and naysaying. You guys haven't had an idea in years, and have no intention of letting anyone else let their ideas ever see the light of day. The only thing you have is name-calling. And the people are catching on to you. At least support your own economic interests. Why should a hedge-fund manager make you pay more at the pump just to line his own pockets? The main support for these speculators comes from... guess where? The GOP, of course.
What will you impeach him for? Where is the crime, other than that you don't like him or his policies? The only places where they lock people up for that are China, Cuba, Burma... even yu us get the picture. You clowns tried that with Clinton and could not get a simple majority in the Senate to convict on any count. Republicans continue to prove the argument that God despises America. Otherwise, there would not be so many of you.
Seven, and all your fellow Repubs,
Either you know that speculators are part of the dizzying increase in prices and are denying it, or you are simply oblivious to what is blazingly apparent to the rest of us. Do you remember the 2008 crash? Gasoline prices dropped down into the $1.50 to $2.00 range within two weeks of the bank crisis and were there for about four months before they started going back up again. That was not an Obama trick or blame game manipulation, or Socialist plot or birth certificate controversy. It is a fact. Prices dropped. They dropped. Even you can't deny that.
When the economists were consulted, they were of one mind: The speculators could not borrow money for a while to speculate, so gasoline dropped to what should have been its market price, a full $1.25 under the price just before the crash. Then money loosened up for the high rollers, and the prices climbed again. Remember that? They went up again.
Either you knew this and are denying it, so you can blame Obama for everything under the sun, or you were not aware of it at all. In the first scenario you are a liar. In the second, you are a fool. There is no third option. Which is it, slick? Liar or moron?
I swear to God, if the man proposed a program that came free of charge, cost nothing, brought about world peace, and end t hunger and free beer, you right-wing hacks would come up with some reason to conclude that it was an evil plot. For God's sweet sake, it is about time SOMEONE in Washington proposed something that would help the middle and working class, and now that it has come, all you can do is snipe at Obama because you don't like him personally. Well, THAT certainly is more important than being able to gas up your car and get to your job without going broke, isn't it? Grow up! It is a good idea to rein these speculators in, whether Obama proposed it or Rush Limbaugh or Yertle the Turtle.
I wish the State Senate better luck with Goodell than the rest of us have had. What a yutz!
Kentucky wins another national title. Ashley Judd is everywhere. Snore! BOOOOOOOOOOO-RING!
I went through the Tom Fears-J.D. Roberts-John North years, so I have one thing to say to the Jettison-Sean- Payton crowd: SHAAAAAAAAAAADAAAAAAP! The sum total of what you people don't know would fill the Encyclopedia Britannica. How'd YOU like to go through a season with Edd Hargett as your quarterback? I didn't think so.
This team will be fine. The rest of the league did the same thing the Saints did. The only difference is that NO is the team Goodell decided to make into an example. We'll serve it out, come back strong and get on with it. To hell with Roger Goodell.
All the more reason to fix the defense, sign our FA's (especially Drew Brees) and hold onto the ball! Saints in the Super Bowl at home! Any questions?
I was living in Louisiana at the time, and the thrill was that for once, we were relevant past October 15th. I had no idea that beginning with the first playoff game against Minnesota, we would lose our first four playoff games before finally winning one more than 10 years later. A rocky road indeed.
Jim Mora got us to respectability, but could take us no farther. Playoffs? You kidding me? Don't talk to me about playoffs! Playoffs!


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It was merely hours after news broke about an arrest warrant for one of Iraq's vice presidents that Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz.—one of the Iraq war's biggest advocates on Capitol Hill—declared: I told you so.
"A deterioration of the kind we are now witnessing in Iraq was not unforeseen," McCain and fellow Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said in a joint statement. "The U.S. government must do whatever it can to help Iraqis stabilize the situation."
Except on Tuesday, the U.S. government presided over a simple ceremony at Joint Base Andrews back in the U.S., casing the colors of the U.S. military command American soldiers took down only days ago from its headquarters in Baghdad. The last U.S. combat troops in Iraq followed suit, and now only those serving as military advisers remain in Iraq, along with diplomatic staff and their security.
As the U.S. trumpets the end of its military involvement in Iraq, its vital strategic interests in the region are more than ever entrenched in Shiite hands, and Washington will now need to navigate a new political reality where Shiites nix the veneer of negotiations, finally revealing they really don't intend to share power.
The United States needs to maintain its influence in Iraq—it is a major source of energy reserves, it's critical to the security of the southern Gulf, and it has an actual impact on the U.S. economy. But that challenge now rests with its diplomatic staff.
The week began with Iraq's Shiite-dominated government ordering the arrest of Tariq al-Hashimi, the Sunni vice president, on charges of running death squads that assassinated police officers and government officials. He has rejected the accusations. The New York Times quoted him saying: "The goal is clear, it is not more than political slander."
To American politicians like McCain, who has traveled to Iraq on numerous occasions, it was "a clear sign that the fragile political accommodation made possible by the [U.S. military] surge of 2007, which ended large-scale sectarian violence in Iraq, is now unraveling."
And yet, those signs were visible over a year ago, following elections in Iraq last March, and the political intransigence that continues to strangle progress.
Those elections failed to produce a ruling coalition. Power struggles between Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, his Shiite opponents including cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, and his Sunni opponents, ensured failure to agree on Cabinet positions. It also ensured failure to agree on a continuing U.S. military presence in Iraq. Sadr's adamant refusal to entertain U.S. troops extending their stay beyond the agreement signed by former President George W. Bush would have cost Maliki his political livelihood.
Meanwhile, Maliki and Shiite opposition leader Ayad Allawi have been fighting over ministries and power for nearly two years now. "Both see the other as conspiring against them," said Anthony Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
In a power play, Maliki refused to give Allawi's Iraqiya bloc the defense or interior ministries, and he now holds both positions himself. He continues to consolidate his control over the country's security forces. Arrests of opposition members over the past months, and intimidation that prompted a boycott by the Iraqiya coalition, are all part of the latest political crisis seizing the country.
Allawi echoed McCain's words in comments to Reuters. "The Americans have pulled out without completing the job they should have finished," he said. "We have warned them that we don't have a political process which is inclusive of all Iraqis, and we don't have a full-blown state in Iraq."
But a "full-blown state" in Iraq will be some time coming, and it may not come in a form readily palatable to Allawi and his allies, to the U.S., or even to Iran.
The violent Shiite-Sunni schism that upended any hope of stability following the U.S. invasion in 2003 was long overdue. Observers of Iraqi history point to the decades of persecution Shiites endured under Saddam Hussein's tyrannical leadership as seeds sown then making trouble today. But go back even earlier; Shiites were shut out of power under the Ottoman rule. When Iraq was barely a land with its own, brand new, borders, Shiites had little say. King Faisal, transplanted from the deserts of a newly-created Saudi Arabia to rule a new country, wrote in 1932 of the claims of discrimination from Iraqi Shiite clerics:
"I do not want to justify the position of the ignorant mass of the Shi'a, and relay what I have heard thousands of times … that taxes and death are the Shi'as' lot while the Sunni enjoy the privilege of office. What belongs to the Shi'a then? Even their religious occasions are not sanctioned."
And the Shiites have not forgotten. They have barely recovered from the betrayal by George H. W. Bush, who during the first Gulf War urged Shiites in Iraq's south to rebel against Saddam and his forces, only to be abandoned as U.S. forces jerked to a halt at the border with Kuwait.


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The Chicago Blackhawks got on the scoreboard Monday night when Patrick Kane scored on a breakaway just seconds after the refs turned the other way on what appeared to be an obvious boarding penalty. The Detroit Red Wings were on the fortunate end of the whistle moments later, as Andrew Shaw's apparent game-tying goal was waved off because of inadvertent goalie interference.
Kane's goal came about because Niklas Hjalmarsson somehow avoided a penalty despite burying Franzen from behind into the glass with a two-handed cross check. As Franzen lay shaken up in the Chicago zone, Kane took a long pass and went five-hole on Howard.
The Blackhawks were not as fortunate on the Shaw play. Viktor Stalberg circled back from the goal line and fired one on Jimmy Howard — the puck appeared to ricochet in off Shaw's leg or forearm, but the goal was waved off immediately, with Shaw cited for being in the crease and preventing Jimmy Howard from making a save (there was no penalty on the play).
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"I disagree with the call," Chicago coach Joel Quenneville said in his postgame press conference. "He didn't touch the goalie."
Whether or not two wrongs make a right here (do the no-call on the Franzen hit and the questionable call on the Shaw interference equal out?), the Wings certainly had to be relieved to get the whistle the second time. Pavel Datsyuk then bumped Detroit's lead back to two goals with a dazzling goal, and the Blackhawks never again pulled within one.


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The European Parliament conducted a joint debate on three of its initiatives. On behalf of the Council, Ms Győri reminded that at times of crisis, when governments have very limited means to boost the economy, the single market offers an enormous unexploited potential, which can stimulate growth and job creation. This is an absolute priority for the Presidency.
Council willing to cooperate
Ms Győrialso touched on the EP's concerns that the Council is too busy with financial stabilisation, and neglects real economy issues and the creation of conditions required for growth. She said these fears maybe allayed by the exploitation of the internal market's potential, and the transformation of the single market action package into specific laws. She confirmed that the Council is willing to cooperate with the Parliament, and the Commission in this field.
The Minister of State pointed out that both the economic-financial crisis and the measures taken to mitigate its impact have increasingly made citizens, businesses, and institutions, question the benefit of the single market. "The single market is not necessarily a popular idea among them. Therefore, the time has clearly come to give a considerable political incentive to the single market," Ms Győri stressed.
Bringing the EU closer to citizens
"The single market is facing a tall order," the Ms Győripointed out in her speech. Will the single market bring the EU closer to its citizens, by achieving palpable improvement in their daily lives, or will the tight bottlenecks persist, preventing the operation of the single market? Ms Győri asked. She declared that according to the Presidency, the answer depends on the commitment of the Council, the Commission, and the Parliament to implementing the main parts of the single market action package, in the coming months. She expressed hope that in reviewing the relevant statement, the Commission will duly consider the political messages expressed in the EP's reports, and the conclusions adopted by the Competitiveness Council's meeting in March.
According to Ms Győri, the Presidency expects the Council to build "special partnerships," with the EP and the Commission to accept the legislative proposals on the single market action package, as soon as possible.
On behalf of the Hungarian Presidency, Ms Győri welcomed the report, which invites the European Council to put the issue of the single market onto its agenda. She especially thanked the Parliament for its support to enhanced cooperation for the creation of a unitary patent system. She shared the idea in the EP reports that the extension of the single digital market, the reinforcement of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and the improvement of their situation, is vital to promoting innovation.
No reason for complacency
European citizens are particularly interested in mobility, especially through the recognition of professional qualifications, and EU action in this field could produce immediate and concrete results, Enikő Győri said. She welcomed the significant achievements in the enforcement of citizens' rights, in the internal market. She also referred to the website "Your Europe," the SOLVIT network, and the one-stop-shop administration points, established under the services directive. At the same time, she said there is no reason for complacency, and there remains a lot to be done, for citizen's rights.
In response to the debate, Minister of State, Enikő Győri, said, the contributions have strengthened the Presidency's belief in terms of the internal market having a key role in kick starting the long-desired economic growth, and creating new jobs in the European Union. Many important contributions have been made, which the Presidency can incorporate into the Council's work.
Giving an advantage to small and medium enterprises
Ms Győrideclared that small and medium enterprises are key players in the internal market, so the Presidency wishes to do its utmost to give them an advantage, and grant them easier access to funds, reduce their administrative burden, and provide simplified access to public procurement. She went on to highlight that the Presidency considers it extremely important to review the set of actions set for small enterprises.
The digital market offers many opportunities. Ms Győristressed the importance of paperless administration and the improvement of the conditions of concluding business deals; and recalled that the directive on consumer protection is in place to encourage cross-border business transactions. Simplified electronic processing is also a key element of the services directive. Finally, Ms Győri underlined, that the fully achieved internal market is not feasible without a fully achieved transport and energy infrastructure. This is why the Hungarian Presidency considers it a priority to build up the single energy market.
Social dimension and competitiveness
Concerning the social dimension of the set of actions on the single market, Ms Győri stated that the Presidency's motto is "Strong Europe," which puts the human factor in focus. However, she underlined that a balanced approach should be sought, and every aspect should be taken into account. She acknowledged that the defence of the European social model is a difficult task, but the EU's competitiveness depends on whether Member States can adapt this model to the challenges of the 21st century.


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The SI Unit for Energy or Work is JOULE.
Energy is measured in terms of heat, which is measured in joules. The symbol is J.
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I'll be honest...I don't get what the big deal is. There are women's only workout clubs in my city. There are women's only clubs. I don't feel left out or discriminated against. And even if I did, so what?
Why do we have to shoehorn egalitarianism into every crevice of society even where it isn't necessary? And why should CBS care? If a bunch of people wanted to start a female only country club and host an LPGA event there, why should that bother anyone?
I swear, folks just need to calm the frick down.
@Ben Woodruff: It's actually a smart practice Bama would do well to adopt. It's standard practice even in the regular workplace. If a wife who works is covered under her husband's insurance policy, the insurance available at her work has the right, by law, to know that and adjust it's coverage accordingly. They become the "secondary" insurance for her and cover things the primary plan under her husband doesn't cover. Why would it make any sense to handle it any other way?
No, no, no. You don't turn to stone. If you touch their statues, they poison your trees. But if I were LSU, I'd keep a close watch on Mike the Tiger's food this week anyway.
Not skipping over it, just pointing it out. But also, I don't think it's a given that they *wouldn't* leave the ACC. I think FSU or Clemson would come if invited. But I think it's more about the fact that neither gives the SEC a new TV market and Florida and South Carolina would probably object because they like the recruiting edge the SEC gives them against their rival.
FSU or Clemson would be the best fit, followed by VT. But if those can't be done, probably the next best move would be TCU.
28-27. Overcome that, Updyke.
Kevin, the only problem with your premise is that you assume that the investigation, while technically open, isn't essentially dormant. They did their "due diligence" by seeing if Sheridan had any new information to bring to the table. He didn't. But that doesn't mean the NCAA is actually "doing" anything other than being open to new info...just like any other case within the statute of limitations.
Cute. Still clinging to some SID's made-up batch of retroactive titles from polls that didn't even exist when the seasons were played I see.
One way or the other, some heads are going to roll. Sounds like you'll be pulling Pendry out of storage for a year and looking for another director of football operations in the next week or so. It's the only way to keep from getting stained by their actions. Not to mention, you really have to hope those guys got it out of their systems at The U. Heaven forbid you find out they've been striking up similar relationships with boosters while on your payroll.
My bet is that the first phone call after A&M joined would be to Virginia Tech. It's another cultural fit for the SEC and opens up a new TV market. After that, it becomes murky. The most natural additions in terms of fit would be Clemson or FSU, but neither add anything in terms of TV sets to the league's television package. Georgia Tech would be a similar deal but I think they see the SEC as academically beneath them. Miami might bring more sets but they aren't an SEC culture school. I think the NC schools like NC State don't bring much to the table at all.
Unless you can show those weren't footballs he signed at Fan Day or for some kid at the A-day game, then it's not a violation. However, Trent signed a jersey he clearly knew was being used at least as promotional items for a for-profit store and I would find it hard to believe he wasn't aware of the mall kiosk where signed stuff was being sold.
See, again...differences in the known facts.
Perhaps because other than the typical weekly, fever-induced fantasy rants of bammers, there's nothing to that allegation? You know, no photos, no current players signing jerseys with tags still on them, no kiosk in the mall selling signed merch, no photos of 19 year old players eating dinner with 50 year old white store owners...stuff like that?
Not to mention, the NCAA allows awards such as the Heisman to give money to potential recipients for travel and other expenses needed for the ceremonies, which includes using it for clothing. On top of that, other than you and other mouthbreathers saying so, where's the proof of any suit he wore costing $4000?
See, there's a difference in what you're dealing with because of some boneheaded booster and "Crap Bammers Make Up About Cam, Episode #2476"
Wow. Your best team since 1992 manages to scrape by against a team who'd already lost four games and had a sub-.500 record in the SEC by scoring with a minute left and that's "schooling" Chizik? bammer thoughts: sort of like real thinking, but dumber.
Sort of like having to watch Alabama come back in Jordan Hare and go on to win the national title the year before and listen to all you bammers crow about it motivated Auburn to do the same the next season? Newsflash: this happens all the time. You're not unique.
In before the ignorant Updykes who forgot they lost all the same awards in last year's ESPYs (other than Best Comeback which they weren't nominated for).
I think the 2004 offense would have torched the 2010 secondary, opening up running lanes for Carnell and Ronnie. The 2004 defense would have had its hands full with Cam Newton, but slowed him down enough for the offense to outscore the 2010 squad.
Well, good thing the article doesn't rest on just the word of David Housel then.
You don't read very well. The Auburn blog combed through virtually every Alabama newspaper he could get his hands on via microfiche and there's not one reference to any such thing happening. If he's lying or hiding something, it could easily be contradicted by any of the newspapers but it hasn't.
Stop believing urban legends.
You might be right, but "best coach" isn't determined by polls or popularity contests. Bottom line is, Chizik in Year Two is ahead of Saban in Year Two. And head to head, Chizik took an undermanned team and fought your national champs to the wire, then turned around and beat you in his second season the way to a national title. That's more impressive no matter who's voting.
Maybe they don't have electricity and TV out to your neck of the woods yet, but he really couldn't go to a better football school than the home of the defending national champions and most recent Heisman and Lombardi trophy winners.
Now let the kids with a future have the public library computer back, Jethro.
Except you and me both know that those are as relevant to the conversation as "6 in a row" or 23-22. The reality Bama has to live with is that right now, 28-27 is the one that matters. We spotted you a 24 point lead in your house and then snatched it back from you whether you liked it or not. You couldn't stop it from happening no matter how many of your one-toothed redneck fans screamed for the defense to step up and stop Auburn.
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(a) Identification. An aqueous shunt is an implantable device intended to reduce intraocular pressure in the anterior chamber of the eye in patients with neovascular glaucoma or with glaucoma when medical and conventional surgical treatments have failed.
(b) Classification. Class II. The special controls for this device are FDA's:
(1) "Use of International Standard ISO 10993 `Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices--Part I: Evaluation and Testing,'"
(2) "510(k) Sterility Review Guidance of 2/12/90 (K90-1)," and
(3) "Aqueous Shunts--510(k) Submissions."
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By Army Capt. Michael Greenberger Special to American Forces Press Service
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, March 12, 2009 As the noon sun crept toward the mountains west of Janquadam, children ran from all corners of the village, greeting the group of soldiers from the 28th Forward Agribusiness Development Team.
On this warm, late-February day, the team was on a mission to help a blind farmer develop his fields so he eventually can build a new grape vineyard.
The ADT, a National Guard unit deployed from Nebraska, has come to Afghanistan to assist and educate farmers on better farming techniques, and to introduce them to grasses and alfalfa for better animal health.
No strangers to this village, soldiers of the 28th have visited several times before.
"On a previous mission, we assessed the farmer's fields," Army Sgt. 1st Class Eldon R. Kuntzelman said. "Then we got a letter of agreement from the land owner, and later presented our plan to him."
"Marking and measuring the field was our primary mission," Army 1st Lt. Eric Sattelberg, agricultural team chief, said. "Our goal on every mission is to improve relations with the [local residents]. In the long run, this type of mission will strengthen the bond between Afghanistan and the U.S., because they know that we are here to help grow this nation rather than destroy it."
The 28th has more plans for Janquadam, including installing grain storage bins, planting fruit and nut trees, working with animal health, water management, training and education in tractor maintenance, and setting up greenhouses and underground vegetable storage.
The future of ADT operations is simple -- grow this nation into a thriving country of different fruits and vegetables, Sattelberg said.
"The goal is a continuation of the projects from one ADT rotation to the next," he said. "Several teams are either on the ground or being identified for a potential rotation. We are here doing one field at a time through demonstration farms as well as with other projects."
The demonstration crops offer the farmers an opportunity to learn a variety of methods for growing crops, and then allow the local farmers to try different techniques for growing crops in their own fields.
About half of the unit has been deployed before, and all of the 52-member team volunteered for the deployment. The 28th works in four provinces -- Bamyan, Panjshir, Parwan and Kapisa. Four other ADTs operate across Afghanistan, with more on the way.
The farmers are becoming very familiar with the ADT soldiers and their mission, as the team has conducted numerous missions to the same locations, Sattelberg said. "We are respectful, … and I think as long as we continue to respect them, they will continue to welcome us in their village."
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I decided to rummage through it today. I started making piles: junk, recycling, shredding, and to be filed. Slowly I made progress. A spot of wood appeared on the left corner of the desk, and soon even the dust seemed to be scattering.
Nearing the end, I opened up a blue folder. It was a folder that I always kept with me while traveling for baseball and in which I kept various receipts. I invaded it, finding receipts young and old, and tossed out the irrelevant material. At the back of the folder I found something: the stub from my first paycheck.
Slightly faded and with corners slightly worn, I inspected it. The name on the front, in characteristic fashion, had been misspelled. The "u" and "i" had been misplaced in what is always a common mistake. The address was my parents' address, as at that time I still used it as my permanent address.
Other than these things, it looked remarkably similar to my current pay stubs. The pay amount is less than the current checks, but just barely: $368.33. I looked at the dates displayed:
Hire date: 06/18/04
Period Start: 06/16/04
Period End: 06/30/04
Pay Date: 06/30/04
Five and a half years of my life have passed since I received this first paycheck. So many things have taken place. I entered the game a naive, idealistic young man fresh out of college. Now I'm married, older, and realism has entered my life. I'm not sure if I've changed for the better or worse, but I've definitely changed.
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School Spying Case In PennsylvaniaFebruary 22, 2010 - 6:30 AM | by: Laura Ingle
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The school webcam spy case continues to spark questions about student security and school administrators' rights in Philadelphia. Last week, a federal civil rights lawsuit was filed against the Lower Merion School District, its board of directors and the superintendent for allegedly violating the privacy of a 15-year-old student at Harriton High School by remotely activating the webcam inside a school-issued laptop computer. Now, the FBI has reportedly opened an investigation into the case to see if there were any federal wiretap or computer-intrusion laws that were violated.
Blake Robbins and his 18-year-old sister both attend Harriton High School and were among the 2,300 students in the district to receive the Apple laptops. All students and their parents had to sign a "memorandum of understanding" to take the laptops home with wording that explained the rules and regulations that came along with the computers. The paperwork did not include the disclosure that the school district had the ability to remotely activate the embedded webcams at any time, without student's permission.
Last November, Blake Robbins was called to the office by the vice principal to talk about what she called his "improper behavior" at home. Vice Principal Lindy Matsko allegedly cited as evidence a photograph taken with the computer's webcam that had been activated in Blake's bedroom. Robbins claims that the Matsko accused him of selling drugs when she saw him holding up what she believed to be pills. The 15-year-old says he was simply holding his favorite candy, "Mike And Ikes," which are small oblong, chewy jelly beans.
Blake's mother Holly backs up her son's claim that he is constantly eating the candy, and believes that he was not selling drugs. She and her husband Mike are extremely concerned that the school district turned on their son's webcam and feel it was a gross invasion of privacy inside their home. The mother of two says it felt like discovering a Peeping Tom in their house.
School district officials say the only time they ever turn on the webcams is when one of the school-issued laptops have been reported lost, stolen or missing, so that they can try to track them down. They concede that the wording in the laptop policy was not sufficient, and did not explain the security feature, but insist that they never spied on students. Lower Merion officials say that they turned the cameras on 42 times in the past 14 months, which helped them recover 28 missing laptops.
"It is not legal for anybody, the government, the police, or the school district, without some sort of warrant or some kind of invitation to come into your home and record what you are doing, or what you are saying," said Mark Haltzman, the Robbins' attorney.
The LMSD issued a statement Friday to parents and students, stating that the webcams have been deactivated while a thorough review of the case — and policy — moves forward.
Reaction among students is mixed. Some students tell Fox News that they want to learn more facts before casting judgment on their vice principal and other school administrators. Others say they will only use their computers with a piece of tape over the camera's eye. With the alleged incident happening in November of last year, Victoria Zuzelo, vice president of the student council at Harriton High, says she wants to know why it took so long for all of this to come out.


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Aaron Niguez saw his spot-kick saved by Diego Marino midway through the second half and the Levante goalkeeper proved to be his side's most important player, making a number of fine saves to ensure his side did not sign off the season with a defeat.
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The Jackson County Commissioners have cleared the way for White City to become a city, pending a vote. It's been a long road for the issue to finally get on the ballot. But tonight White City residents are asking at what cost? NBC5's Laura Cavanaugh reports.


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Hopefully we get waves like last year. @wsl #gonsw - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev19 of 80NextAfternoon playtime with the pooches!! @corey_wilson - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev20 of 80NextHad an epic trip with these maniacs!! Good times @corey_wilson @stugibson @short_films_ @dillonperillo_ @garutwidiarta @louiehynd @nickpollet @ripcurl_aus #livethesearch - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev21 of 80NextRepost @audiaustralia with @repostapp.A sneak peek behind the scenes during filming with #AudiAustralia ambassador Mick Fanning. #Audi #WSL #RipCurl - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev22 of 80NextThat one time @bennywilson taught me to kite surf. Go to @surfingmagazine Fiji flip book to see how I went!! @jimmicane @namotu - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev23 of 80NextStoked to take 2nd place in a tough heat out snapper today. Congrats @beau81 who won and commiserations to @dingomorrison on his 3rd place hahah @juan_medina_jcm - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev24 of 80NextIf you're anywhere near this go check it out!! @justinjayphoto tells a great story of an amazing place!! - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev25 of 80NextRepost @kobyabberton with @repostapp.Last night 4.21pm CapeFear.I surfed alone and I was scared and then I seen this vision. I have been wearing FTW wetsuits and putting stickers on my boards purely on the fact that @ftw_revolution raises more Money for SUICIDEPREVENTION than our own government. There is NOT a person in Australia that has not been affected by Suicide in some way. Matt Dee who runs and owns FTW Australia lost his brother and sister in the same year. He really is my HERO and everything he sells goes to Suicideprevention . Matt Dee works for free. If you have lost someone to SUICIDE follow @ftw_revolution and seriously come to his events and support him. Please repost this and get @ftw_revolution the support it deserves. The more followers the more AWARENESS. Help Out in such a small way.#FTWREVOLUTION #FINDTHEWAY #SUICIDEPREVENTIONAUS #RBCAPEfEAR #MATTDEE - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev26 of 80NextSunday.... - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev27 of 80NextHappy International Surfing Day!! The ocean has helped me in so many ways. If I didn't do it as a job I would still go surfing. Doesn't matter if it's 1 foot or 10 feet as long as you smile when surfing. Also so many amazing memories shared with friends like this guy @followthefishtv makes me laugh every time. Go surf have fun and smile!! @corey_wilson - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev28 of 80NextSolitude @stugibson - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev29 of 80NextState of Origin Game 2 tonight!! Let's go the Blues!!! - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev30 of 80NextPlease help @dingomorrison raise money for his charity 'Help A Brother Out' which is about helping young kids when they need it the most. His first campaign is for Lenny Rawlings who needs surgery. Check out his story and donate directly at http://ozcrowd.com/campaigns/help-a-brother-out/ or follow the link in his bio. - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev31 of 80NextVinaka @namotu and Fiji for the best time ever as always. Thanks to my roomies @joelparko @ottz16 making me laugh all day and congrats to @owright ya freak and @julian_wilson on a great event!! @stugibson @ripcurl_aus @redbullau @reef_usa @dragonalliance @skullcandy @fcs_surf @creaturesofleisure @audiaustralia @dhdsurf @vertra - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev32 of 80NextGot first heat this morning! Pretty excited. @stugibson - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev33 of 80NextBeen hanging onto to this shot for a while!! This was my last wave in France filming for @reef_usa new movie "Exit" love this shot cheers @laurentpujol #justpassingthrough - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev34 of 80NextDone some crazy things in my life but riding Dolphins this morning was amazing! Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes!! Repost: @worldsurflols - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev35 of 80NextRepost @brodyjenner with @repostapp.#Repost @ltlindathompson with @repostapp.I know how difficult this is to view but please don't turn away!!! Thousands of dogs will die if we don't give them our voices!! Please go to stmartinrescue.org & to duoduoproject.org & www.change.org/p/president-of-the-people-s-republic-of-china-stop-the-Yulin-dog-meat-eating-festival Please take a moment of your time to do something for our best friends today. Time is of the essence!!! And please retweet, share & spread the word!! This barbaric "festival" needs to end!!! Let the perpetrators know that the world is watching!!!! Thank you!! - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev36 of 80NextSo excited to meet my new god daughter Dovie Coco Campi. Such a precious little angel. Congrats to @beau81 and @tiamartyn love you all!! - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev37 of 80NextFinding beauty in the spontaneity of life on the road... EXIT presents a true-to-life perspective of personalities, a moving showcase of stylistic action and spontaneous moments in analog tones, an extension of the #justpassingthrough ethos. Full movie hitting computer screen June 30 at reef.com/exit. #ReefEXIT - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev38 of 80NextSure is a hard life on @namotu this our view from the #100club haha @ottz16 @joelparko - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev39 of 80NextHopefully tomorrow this will happen again! @stugibson @namotu @ripcurl_aus - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev40 of 80NextDominating the line up today! @jimmicane @namotu - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev41 of 80NextGot taught how to #kitesurf today by @bennywilson had so much fun thanks legend!! @stugibson @bwsurf_australia @namotu - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev42 of 80NextUnderwater living in Fiji! @peterkinglajolla #worldoceanday @namotu @fcs_surf @dhdsurf - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev43 of 80NextWaiting for swell again! @stugibson @ripcurl_aus @namotu #fijipro - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev44 of 80NextHappy hour on @namotu #waqasbar @tajamos @stugibson @like_the_fish @bededurbo @ricardochristie @bearcummings @sealtooth @fletchy_ - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev45 of 80NextPretty excited for the #fijipro to start tomorrow! @stugibson @ripcurl_aus @wsl - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev46 of 80Nextjust near home! @nate_smith_photo @reef_usa #justpassingthrough - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev47 of 80NextRestaurants this morning! Good times with the boys.. @stugibson @namotu @ripcurl_aus #fartingrainbows - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev48 of 80NextCongratulations @sally_fitz you warrior!! Tough as nails!! Also @biancabuitendag and @johannedefay you girls surfed amazing!! @wsl #fijipro - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev49 of 80NextMy current vibe at @namotu love this place!! @dragonalliance - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev50 of 80NextHappy birthday to my brother @al1riou one of the nicest and honest people you'll ever meet!! Hope you had a great day legend! - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev51 of 80NextFull moon over Coolangatta. Winter nights are here! - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev52 of 80NextSplitting peaks! @corey_wilson @ripcurl_aus @ripcurl_usa - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev53 of 80NextBest one yet!! Hahah @worldsleepleague is on fire - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev54 of 80NextNothing better than surfing with your mates!! @beau81 @corey_wilson - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev55 of 80NextA couple more days like this wouldn't go astray. @andrewshield @dragonausnz @dragonalliance - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev56 of 80NextLittle arvo skate with the little legend Archie and the Pooches!! @nat.parrish @rynoparrish he really likes your model @taylor_knox haha - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev57 of 80NextHad fun the last few days! @18secondsmag - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev58 of 80NextMate against mate!! @dingomorrison #stateoforigin - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev59 of 80NextFiji weapons getting sharpened!! @dhdsurf - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev60 of 80NextMissing camera from dbah today. If you've seen it or know of it please contact @juan_medina_jcm as its his pride and joy. - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev61 of 80NextNothing better than surfing at home!! @18secondsmag and thanks for breaky @dhdsurf - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev62 of 80NextAfternoon gold! - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev63 of 80NextCraving something like this at the moment. @andrewshield - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev64 of 80NextEven though I am just getting home can't stop thinking about Fiji! The place is amazing, the people are incredible. Can't wait!! @toddglaser @namotu - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev65 of 80NextTime to get home!!! - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev66 of 80NextRio was a tricky one but still fun. Good luck to the finalists today! @tallteef - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev67 of 80NextPre heat locker room... @badboyryry_ - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev68 of 80NextStoked to make it through today! Was pretty wild but some diamonds in the rough. Big shout out to @david_carmo for being such a cool guy to surf with and all the best legend! @tallteef - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev69 of 80NextScored such fun waves on the Gold Coast during the filming of the #AirNZSafetyVideo Check the video, link is in my bio. #flyairnz @airnz - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev70 of 80NextHad a ball showing @gabrielmedina and the crew from @airnz around the Gold Coast during the filming of their new inflight safety video. See the vid link is in my bio. #AirNZSafetyVideo #flyairnz - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev71 of 80NextTough day at the office but always tomorrow! @tallteef #oiriopro - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev72 of 80NextLayday here at the #oiriopro @wsl @tallteef - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev73 of 80NextChanging jobs!! Doing step offs for @corey_wilson whilst @bearcummings shoots!! @redbullau @redbull_surfing - Instagram / Mick FanningPrev74 of 80NextNothing like a hug from your mum. Happy Mothers day mum. Thanks for your unconditional love. 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The common perception of a kicker is a scrawny, quirky, guy that doesn't really associate with the "real" football players much. And if you look at Ball State senior Steven Schott from afar, with his bushy long hair, he definitely appears to have the quirky part down pat. But his coach disputes that.
"I would definitely put (Schott) in the normal category," Cardinal coach Pete Lembo said. "He's a normal guy. He's got this long hair thing going, I kid him that he looks like Jim Morrison. He'll probably have to change that once this season is over and he starts interviewing for jobs. But he's a regular guy and he's a really fun guy to be around."
Ball State (2-1) hosts South Florida (2-1) today at 4:30 p.m. (ESPN3).
Everyone can be "fun" to be around when things are going well and that absolutely describes Schott. Last week he ran out onto the field at Indiana University with one tick left on the clock and his team trailing 39-38 and all he did was do his job.
He booted a 42-yard field goal for the second game-winning kick in his Cardinal career.
"When I was talking to Steve on the sideline when that last drive was going on," Lembo explained, "I just kept telling him that it was another day at the office. Let's go out and have some fun and do what you do. You are going to your shot to be the hero and this is where you want to be."
It's not only where Schott wanted to be, but it was where Lembo wanted to be as well, relying on his kicker.
"When it comes to my interaction with Steven, you have to trust those guys," Lembo said. "You can't micromanage those guys. You have to treat them like anybody else on the team. I don't claim to be an expert in what they do, so I don't want to do anything to upset the apple cart when it comes to their psyche."
Over his five seasons (he redshirted his first season) in Muncie, Schott has become another in a long line of reliable and talented kickers to play for the Cardinals. He has connected on 50 consecutive extra points (14 more and he'll be the all-time best in Ball State history) and has kicked 23 field goals for the program, including 17 of 18 from inside 40 yards.
This season, Schott has taken his accuracy and length to new levels. He has made both of his field goal attempts from outside 50 yards, and his 52-yarder against Eastern Michigan would've been good from 60 yards.
"That is just more evidence of the impact that (strength coach) Dave Feeley has had on our football program," Lembo said. "Even when you look at specialists and guys that are in positions where you would think that strength and conditioning wouldn't have as glaring of an effect, you are even seeing a difference with those guys. Like everybody else, Steven has another year under his belt in that strength and conditioning program and you are seeing him hit field goals from five, six, or seven yards longer than we would've been comfortable with last year. It's really encouraging."


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Twelve-year-old Tubert too tough for older competitors
HUNTINGTON -- Hunter Tubert and Patrick Walker mixed in fun with work under a hot sun Monday at the Ritter Park Tennis Center.
Tubert, 12 and a sixth-grade student at Beverly Hills Middle School, won two singles titles and teamed with grandfather Willard Hunter to make it a 3-0 championship day in the Dick Griffith Open.
"It's fun to come home and play," said Tubert, who plays a predominantly national schedule now. "I carried him (Willard). It's a true story."
Tubert won the boys 14-under and 16-under championships with 6-0, 6-0 decisions in both. In the Parent-Child finals, Tubert and Hunter also prevailed 6-0, 6-0.
Walker, 22, who is from Huntington but teaches tennis in Charleston, also collected three titles. One came with his father as his doubles partner.
"I love it. We have a blast," Walker said of teaming up with John, his dad. "I finally get to pick on him a bit. He used to pick on me all the time."
Walker defeated Kris Looney of Indianapolis, 7-6 (4), 6-2, in the men's open finals. The Walkers knocked off Ross Evans and Josh Whitman, 7-6 (4), 6-1. In mixed open doubles, Walker and Shelly Naylor won by default.
Tubert competed in eight matches over the weekend, three coming on Monday.
"I practice a lot on conditioning," said Tubert, who runs cross country for Beverly Hills. "I play smarter now. I'm more consistent and place the ball better."
Prior to the Griffith event, Tubert last played in the USTA Boys 12's Tennis Championships in early August in North Little Rock, Ark. He's got another couple of weeks off before he goes to Lexington for a big junior event. In the meet at Hurricane last Thursday, Tubert finished 14th overall in the 3k (14:07.59).
Walker switched rackets in the close first set against Looney and it paid off.
"He played well," Walker said. "After the racket change, I felt better and my strokes got better."
The tournament's namesake, Dick Griffith, is a Kenova resident known as "Mr. Tennis" for his many contributions to the sport. The Huntington Tennis Association awards a $1,000 endowed scholarship in his name yearly.


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As of Saturday, January 28, 2012
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ADEL — Did you hear that?
Did you hear that sound that cracked through the night late Friday evening, rumbling from Thomasville through Adel to Albany and Blakely?
It was the logjam in Region 1-AA being broken up, chipping away as the top four teams in the region head to the end of the regular season.
"It's shaping up to be a war down the stretch,'' said Albany High boys coach Archie Chatmon, whose team beat Cook, 54-42, on the road Friday to keep a share of first place in the region.
Albany's win, coupled with Thomasville's 58-34 revenge victory against Early County, leaves Albany and Thomasville tied for the top spot in the region with one loss each, and drops Cook and Early County two games back at 5-3. Last week, all four teams were tied for first with one loss.
Now for the stretch run — a run with the promise of a different (and better) Albany team as the season moves into February.
The Indians sure looked different Friday night. They needed a desperation 3-pointer from Larry Sanford to send the last meeting against Cook into overtime at 29-29. The Indians eventually won, 36-34 on a night when they had trouble finding the basket.
They went 3-for-21 from the field in the first half in the first meeting with Cook. On Friday, it was quite different. Albany went 3-for-4 in its first four shots of the game, and never relinquished the lead.
"It was two different games,'' Cook coach Tommy Blackshear said. "Every game has its own personality, and this game's personality was in their favor. They're better than us offensively. They have more weapons. We led the first game throughout and they had to play at our tempo. This time they got the lead, and we had to play at their tempo. That was the difference.''
Chatmon couldn't have agreed more.
"That was the key,'' he said. "You want to play your game. Playing behind (Blackshear's team) is not a good thing. We did what we had to do. We got the lead and made them play catch-up. We hit those shots early and took the crowd out of it, and that was huge. It's hard enough playing against the guys in the uniforms, you don't want to have the crowd into the game. We did what we had to do. We got the lead and made them play catch-up.
Cook never did catch the Indians, who went 5-for-9 from the field in the first quarter and finished the game 17-of-34 (50 percent) from the field. Albany also outrebounded Cook and simply controlled the game.
The Hornets went to halftime, down 26-22, and closed to within three points a few times, but Albany just pulled away in the second half and led by as much as 16 when Sanford hit a drive with four minutes left to lift Albany to a 48-32 lead.
"Even when they hit us with a run, we maintained our composure,'' Chatmon said.
They needed composure and a strong bench because Tyrone Culbreth and Emmanuel Byrd both got into foul trouble, but Chatmon's co-captains Roscoe Byrd and Jontavious Morris, who will sign letters of intent on Wednesday to play football at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, stepped in and held their own and more against Cook and its big man Jerome Hill.
"We have a great combination with those four,'' Chatmon said. "Everybody had to chip in to have a great defensive effort. Nobody is going to come into this gym and blitz this team. You've got to play great defense to beat them.''
Herald Super 6er Tim Pierce led the Indians with 13 points and Sanford scored 12, including 11 in the second half. Kenny Anderson added nine points, while Emmanuel Byrd and Culbreth had seven points apiece. Culbreth scored all seven, and had three steals and two rebounds all in the first quarter. Hill led Cook with 20 points.
Albany is now 15-2 and 6-1 in the region. The Indians are ranked No. 1 in The Herald Fab 5 poll and No. 5 in the Class AA boys state poll. They have a huge weekend ahead of them when they travel to Thomasville on Friday and then play Early County in the Civic Center next Saturday.
"This game wasn't anything like the first one,'' Chatmon said, comparing the two games. "But it was just as scary.''
ALBANY HIGH GIRLS 48, COOK 40: Albany High's girls team survived a free throw marathon to finally put this one away on Friday night. The Squaws grabbed control of the game early. They took a 27-13 lead into halftime and were up 36-20 after three quarters. Then life as we know it stopped as the game came to a screeching halt when Cook took 18 free throws in a fourth quarter that seemed to last a lifetime.
"I didn't know what was going to happen,'' Albany High girls coach Telly Turner, whose team held Cook to 20 points in the first three quarters before Cook scored 20 in the fourth quarter. "They could have taken the game. For them to shoot 18 free throws in one quarter just shows you that the referees were calling the game differently in the fourth quarter than the rest of the game.''
The win leaves Albany in second place in the Region 1-AA race at 5-2 behind Brooks County, which is unbeaten, but the Squaws look better and better.
"We are much better than we were a month ago,'' Turner said. "I'm talking about a completely different team. When everybody takes on their role we're capable of playing with, and beating anybody. When that happens it's a beautiful picture.''
Albany was led by Herald Super 6er Chasity Mullins, who scored 17 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Briana Williams, who scored 15.
Albany plays Dougherty tonight at Radium Springs Middle School.
More like this story
- Take that, Thomasville! ( February 4, 2012 )
- Indians arrive in style ( February 23, 2012 )
- Albany boys beat Cook, girls fall ( January 5, 2010 )
- GHSA CLASS AA STATE TOURNAMENT, ELITE 8 PREVIEW: Indians one win from Final Four ( March 3, 2012 )
- Chatmon: 'I think we have it in us' to beat T-ville ( February 3, 2011 )


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MacHeist launches Apple Design Award Bundle
updated 10:00 am EDT, Thu April 3, 2014
Includes over $1,700 worth of apps
MacHeist is offering a new software deal, the Apple Design Award Bundle. As the name implies it gathers together some past winners of the Apple Design Awards at a cheaper cost, specifically just $20. The titles in the bundle are normally worth $1,776 when bought separately.
Perhaps the most high-profile app is BoinxTV, a $499 video production suite intended for recording events like podcasts and seminars. Other programs in the bundle include MacJournal, Toon Boom Studio 8, AccountEdge Pro, iSale, Picturesque, Starry Night Pro, and Xojo Desktop. Xojo -- a simplified app development platform -- will only be unlocked once 10,000 bundles are sold, after which MacHeist is planning to reveal yet another title.
10 percent of each purchase will go to a buyer's charity of choice, from a list including the likes of the American Red Cross and the Global Fund for Women. Alternately, people can choose to split donations equally.


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Welcome to YayBeads! Here's What You'll Find:
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