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Walmart Moms: 2010 ResearchOpen
In 2010 Public Opinion Strategies and Momentum Analysis conducted a variety of research on Walmart Moms including focus groups and a series of quantitative surveys, including a multi-state survey and post-election survey. Focus groups conducted among Walmart Moms on September 17th set the stage for exploring what Walmart Moms care about and what they expect from their elected officials. They were followed up by a multi-state survey in October before the 2010 election and another national survey in the days immediately following that election. This final post-election survey confimred the trend of earlier research. Walmart Moms votes with their pocket books, sending a message of economic angst to Washington.
Post-Election Survey Methods
On behalf of Walmart, Public Opinion Strategies and Momentum Analysis conducted a national survey of N=400 Walmart Moms who voted in the 2010 elections. The survey was conducted by telephone, November 2-3, 2010, and has a margin of error of +4.9%.
Multi-State Pre-Election Survey Methods
On behalf of Walmart, Public Opinion Strategies and Momentum Analysis conducted five statewide surveys, each of N=250 Walmart Moms who are registered voters. The surveys were conducted by telephone in California, Colorado, Florida, Missouri and Pennsylvania from October 7-13, 2010, and each has a margin of error of +6.2%.
Focus Groups Background
On behalf of Walmart, Public Opinion Strategies and Momentum Analysis conducted three focus groups of Walmart Moms. The groups were conducted in Montgomeryville, PA; St. Louis, MO; and Denver, CO on September 17, 2010.
Post-Election National Survey
Walmart Moms Voted Republican In 2010Open
Walmart Moms speak at the polls and clearly outline issues of importance as they swing Republican. Self-identified independent moms tipped the scale.
By a wide margin, Walmart Moms chose the Republican candidate for Congress.
The majority of Walmart Moms (61%) voted Republican on Tuesday, while 37% opted for the Democratic candidate in their District and 2% put a check mark beside a third party candidate. Self-identified Republican Walmart Moms voted the party line (97% Republican, 3% Democrat), as did self-identified Democratic Moms (6% Republican, 91% Democrat).
So, it was Independent Moms that tipped the scales, breaking for the Republican Congressional candidate over the Democratic candidate by a 58% to 36% margin (similar to the margin Independents gave the GOP in national exit polls).
The message was clear — as it has been all along from these women — it's about the economy and jobs.
Throughout all the polling we have conducted this year among Walmart Moms, the key thing we heard loud and clear was that they are struggling more than most in this economy. This data is no different: 80% of Walmart Moms think the nation's economy is getting worse or staying the same; a majority (54%), assume the same prognosis for the coming year; and more than four-in-ten (43%) of these women say they have been personally affected "a great deal" or "quite a bit" by the downturn in the economy.
So, it's hardly a mystery that more than half (54%) of Walmart Moms said the most important issue deciding their vote for Congress this year was the economy and jobs.Health care came in a distant second place at 38%, education at 29% and federal spending at 24%. (Voters were asked their first and second choices.)
Interestingly, Moms voting on the issue of education voted Democratic (40% Republican, 53% Democrat), while Moms voting on the issue of health care broke Republican (63% Republican, 34% Democrat). But, among Walmart Moms who voted with their pocket books -- choosing the economy and jobs, federal spending or taxes as their main concerns -- the Republican candidate won by more than a two-to-one margin (66%-32%).
Walmart Moms are a "swing voter" group, but the Moms who showed up to vote were more likely to self-identify as Republican.
Throughout our research, the Walmart Mom voting bloc has self-reported voting for Obama in 2008 and has either been split in their party identification or more likely to be Democratic. In this poll, we found a more Republican group of women who showed up to vote (43% Republican, 28% Independent, 27% Democrat). But, this is not entirely surprising. In general, Walmart Moms have consistently reported a lower interest in this year's elections than all voters, and we've found a significant partisan enthusiasm gap throughout our polling. Even back in May, 54% of Republican Walmart Moms expressed high interest in the election compared to 37% of Independent Moms and 38% of Democratic Moms, and we saw little evidence that this gap narrowed closer to Election Day.
Underscoring their "swing voter" profile, many of these Moms were undecided in their vote until very recently.
One-third (33%) of Walmart Moms say they made their vote decision in just the last two weeks of October, right before or actually on Election Day. And, the one-fifth of Walmart Moms who decided their vote within the last three days appear to have had a fairly tough time making up their mind since the margin by which they chose the Republican candidate over the Democratic candidate was just seven points (51% Republican, 43% Democrat).
There was a substantial number of Walmart Moms who were truly going back-andforth on their vote decision. Roughly three-in-ten (27%) Walmart Moms who voted Democratic say they thought about voting Republican during this year's campaign, and 20% of Republican voters say they considered voting Democratic.
Although these Walmart Moms chose the Republican candidate, it was NOT a ringing endorsement for the Republican Party.
Moms who voted Democratic were fairly clear that their vote for Congress was in support of Obama and the Democratic leadership (52%) rather than a vote of opposition to the policies of the Republican Party (39%).
However, Walmart Moms voting Republican are much more conflicted on this point. Forty-nine percent of Walmart Moms who voted GOP (49%) say their vote was in support of Republican policies and the party's leaders, while 45% say it was an opposition vote against Obama and the Democratic Party.
Underscoring this lack of enthusiasm for the Republican Party and the importance of the Independent vote, self-identified Independent Moms who voted Republican in this year's elections were slightly more likely to say their vote was in opposition to Democrats (49%) than in support of Republicans. For Independent Moms, this election was less about voting a party preference and more about voting for some change on the economy — two thirds of these women (67%) say the economy and jobs was the issue that decided their final vote.
In fact, a majority of Walmart Moms were not aware of the Republicans' proposed agenda.
Just 14% of Walmart Moms say they have seen, read or heard "a lot" about the Republican agenda, "A Pledge to America," while 28% say they have "some" awareness of it. But, fully 57% say they have heard "not too much" or "nothing at all" about the agenda. The Walmart Moms who are more likely to be aware of the Pledge tend to be strong supporters of the Tea Party (69% heard "a lot" or "some"), strong Republicans (54%) and Moms age 40+ (51%).
Moms Want Change, Want It From ObamaOpen
Walmart Moms Lean Toward Not Re-Electing President Obama. They are not optimistic that Congress nor the President will get much done.
Other than their concern about the economy and jobs, the next message Walmart Moms wanted to send was that President Obama needs to make some changes.
A solid majority of Moms (71%) say they want to see a change in the direction President Obama has been taking the country. Large numbers of these Republican Moms are calling for significant change (87% a lot/quite a bit of change, 11% just some/not that much change), as are Independent Moms (71%/29%). But, even a substantial portion of self-identified Democratic Walmart Moms would like to see their President make changes (43%/52%).
Providing further evidence of their dissatisfaction with the President, by a two-to-one margin Walmart Moms say they would NOT reelect President Obama in 2012.
Just 29% of Walmart Moms say President Obama deserves to be reelected, while 60% say they think it will be time to give a new person a chance in 2012. Behind these numbers, once again we see the impact of Independent Moms making the difference — while Republican and Democratic Moms offer the expected partisan response to this question; Independents tip 58% to 32% in favor of giving a new person a chance.
Walmart Moms are NOT optimistic that the President and Congress will get the job done over the next two years.
One-third (32%) of Walmart Moms say they feel "optimistic and confident" or "satisfied and hopeful" that the President and new Congress will work together to get things done. Meanwhile, the other two-thirds (65%) feel "uncertain and wondering" or "pessimistic and worried" that not much will get done.
Yet, Walmart Moms aren't in favor of compromise to get consensus.
Further evidence of their "swing voter" and at times contradictory character — just 34% of Walmart Moms say they want the candidate they voted for to make compromises so that consensus on legislation can be reached, versus 60% who say they want their candidate to stick to his or her positions even if it means not being able to gain consensus. This is a remarkable finding and very different from what we heard in our September focus groups where these Moms were adamant about wanting Congress to compromise to get things done.
Looking AheadOpen
Walmart Moms outline their priorities for the President and for Congress.
Walmart Moms are virtually unanimous that getting Americans back to work is an absolute top or high priority.
It's the economy and jobs, jobs, jobs — we heard this in the focus groups, we've heard it from other voters — it's all that really matters right now. There is agreement across the board that getting Americans back to work is an absolute must over the next two years.
But, priorities can diverge. Republican Walmart moms would actually place more emphasis on repealing the health care bill (47%) and dramatically cutting federal spending (42%) than getting Americans back to work (40%). Independent and Democratic Walmart Moms place jobs first (45% and 56% respectively), followed by improving our public schools (34% and 38% respectively).
(This dichotomy of opinion between Independent Walmart Moms and their GOP counterparts sets the stage for yet another pressure point that could drive these voters away from the GOP.)
However, when forced to choose, Walmart Moms of all political stripes say getting the economy back on track and people back to work (70%) is more important than getting our financial house in order by dealing with the budget deficit and national debt (26%).
Federal spending is perceived as a problem, but how to deal with it is potentially more problematic.
Fully 73% of Walmart Moms say that "dramatically cutting federal spending" should be a "top" or "high" priority for President Obama and the next Congress, with these Moms more in support of making cuts to entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare (35%) than they are to spending less on programs such as education, defense and law enforcement (16%).
Extending the tax cuts is NOT a top priority of Walmart Moms.
Not only were "taxes" not one of the top vote determinants among these Walmart Moms, but "extending the middle class tax cuts" fell well behind other issues in terms of priorities for the next Congress, ranking sixth of eight possible priorities. Further, "extending tax cuts for households with incomes over $250K" ranks as the lowest priority for these Walmart Moms. Clearly, tax cuts fell by the wayside for these voters in 2010, supplanted by concerns about the economy/jobs, health care reform and government spending.
Over the long run, Walmart Moms are optimistic that the current economic downturn is temporary.
By a wide 76%-19% margin, these Walmart Moms believe the economic downturn is just temporary and will recover, rather than being "part of a long-term permanent decline" in the nation's economy.
The Bottom LineOpen
Walmart Moms were once again a key voting bloc in the 2010 elections. Many of these voters made their decision late and wrestled over which party to put their check mark beside.
In the end, the impact of economic conditions on these Moms made the difference and many voted with their pocket books. The economy, jobs and other fiscal issues were key priorities and Republican candidates won the majority of Walmart Moms who were most concerned about these issues.
However, that's not to say Walmart Moms feel particularly confident things will get done in Washington or that Republicans are really their political party of choice. Rather, Moms voting Republican were conflicted over whether their vote was in support of Republicans or opposition to Democrats.
What happens over the next two years — particularly on the economy and jobs — will play a key factor in how these Moms might break in the future. Given their "swing voter" status for two election cycles in a row, there's every reason to believe they will be an important group to watch in 2012.
Pre-Election Multi-State Survey
Survey OverviewOpen
In 2008, Public Opinion Strategies identified Walmart Moms as a key "swing voter" sub-group. As the 2010 election season started to heat up, the retail store was curious as to whether moms shopping at their stores were still an "up-for-grabs" voting bloc.
Public Opinion Strategies partnered with Momentum Analysis to start exploring the question this past May. First, we conducted a national online survey, and followed up in September with a national telephone survey and a series of focus groups. Our findings indicate that Walmart Moms represent roughly 15%-17% of the electorate and these women could play an important role in the outcome of the 2010 elections.
Now, just a few weeks out from Election Day, our firms conducted telephone surveys in states with exciting U.S. Senate elections to drill down further and understand the attitudes and voting intentions of Walmart Moms in these specific states.
Similar to what we saw two years ago, our national survey data in May of this year showed Walmart Moms to be quintessential swing voters: They were more likely to report voting for Obama in 2008 and to self-identify as Democrats. But, they were leaning towards voting for a Republican candidate for Congress. As the election cycle continued, our national survey data in September revealed a sub-group of Walmart Moms who were more evenly divided in their partisan identification, and a majority of them saying they would choose a Republican candidate for Congress. These statewide surveys, conducted in early October, show this trend continuing.
Our results suggest that moms who shop at Walmart may have broken with the 2008 allegiances this year, and could contribute significantly to Republican gains in these states.
More Likely To Identify RepublicanOpen
Walmart moms in the states in which this survey was conducted are more likely to self-identify as Republican, though California & Missouri moms more divided.
In these states, the Walmart Moms we interviewed are more likely to identify as being Republican.
In California and Missouri, Walmart Moms tilt Republican, but still have a fairly split partisan affiliation. However, in Colorado, Florida and Pennsylvania, by double digits, Walmart Moms are more likely to report being Republican than Democrats.
Walmart Moms favor the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate in each of
these states, but California and Florida are within margin of error. In California and Florida, the Republican candidate has just a four or five point lead in the race among Walmart Moms. In other states, there is a significant preference for Republicans running for the U.S. Senate.
However, a surprising number of Walmart Moms still have not made up their mind.
Note in the chart above, the high percentage of "undecided" Walmart Moms in each state — double digits in all but Florida. It is striking to see this level of indecision with just a few weeks left to Election Day, particularly given the significant amount of money that has been spent in each of these states – collectively, over $100 million to date.
Preference for which party should control Congress also shifts towards the Republicans, with California the only state where Walmart Moms are essentially tied.
A majority of Walmart Moms say they would prefer a congress controlled by Republicans in Colorado (58% GOP control/31% Democratic control), Florida (56%/35%), Missouri (51%/33%), and Pennsylvania (56%/32%). California is tied within margin of error at 41% Republican control, 38% Democratic control. Again though, it is important to note the significant percentage of undecided moms in these states, who are still potentially "up-for-grabs." With the exception of Florida (8% undecided), 10% or more of these moms say they have not made up their mind.
Fed Up With Their Politcal LeadersOpen
But, it's not just about favoring the Republicans, these moms are fed up with all of their political leaders in Washington.
More than three-quarters of Walmart Moms say their leaders are out of touch with their needs.
Echoing a sentiment we heard in September's focus groups, Walmart Moms do not think their elected officials understand their needs and struggles. In each state, majorities of Republican and Democratic Walmart Moms agree with the statement: "Our political leaders in Washington are out of touch with my needs and the needs of my family."
Roughly four-in-ten Walmart Moms would say goodbye to all Members of Congress.
Even if it meant voting out their own Member of Congress, with the exception of Missouri (35%), 40% or more of Walmart Moms in these states say they would vote to defeat and replace every Member of Congress if there were a place on their ballot to do so.
Campaigns Not HelpingOpen
And, it's not as though campaigns for either side are engendering positive feelings.
Based on what Walmart Moms are seeing from Republican and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in their state, they generally come away with a net negative feeling.
Except for Florida and Pennsylvania, where the Republican campaigns manage to produce a more favorable image for their candidate, in each state, Walmart Moms are left with a less favorable opinion of the candidate in each U.S. Senate campaign.
Express Care, But Also Lack Interest In ElectionOpen
In fact, even though Walmart Moms care about who controls congress, they express signficantly less interest in the upcoming election than the general electorate.
At least eight-in-ten Walmart Moms say it matters which party controls Congress.
Across these states, Walmart Moms are emphatic that it is personally important to them which party has control of Congress. More than half of these women in each state say it is "very" important, and a total of 80% or more say it is "very" or "somewhat" important.
Yet, it is unclear how committed these Moms are to turning out in November.
In our September focus groups, Walmart Moms told us they would not start really tuning into the elections until mid-October. These state surveys were fielded in early October and underscore this lack of intense engagement. Our national data among all voters shows that roughly half the electorate says they are "very" interested in this year's elections. Among these Walmart Moms, only about three-in-ten say they are "very" interested. Interestingly, though, the enthusiasm gap by party that we are measuring nationally is also prevalent in this data. Walmart Moms who self-identify as Republicans express a higher level of interest in the elections than those who are Democrats.
Stuggling In Tough EconomyOpen
As we've seen throughout our research, Walmart Moms are struggling in these tough economic times.
Few are optimistic about the nation's economy.
Across these five states just 13% to 22% of Walmart Moms say they think the country's economy is getting better, while 77% or more think it is about the same or getting worse. And, their outlook for the coming year isn't that much better – 50% to 63% say a year from today the economy will still be the same or worse.
And, there is little doubt these women are personally feeling the economic squeeze.
Only about half the Walmart Moms in these five states say, "I am in good shape. I am able to save and plan for the future," or "I am okay. I am saving a little and I am able to provide for my needs." The other half says, "I am barely getting by. I have to budget carefully and I am not able to plan for the future," "I am falling behind. I have had to use savings or go further into debt to pay my bills," or "I am in serious financial trouble, and can't quite see how I am going to make it."
It's little surprise then, that these women want to hear from candidates on the economy.
In most states, improving the job situation is by far the number one issue Walmart Moms want to hear candidates discuss in the last few weeks before the election. Issues near and dear to most moms — education and health care — are also important.
The Bottom LineOpen
Throughout our research since May, Walmart Moms have been tilting more in favor of Republican candidates for office. Just a few weeks out, this dynamic seems to be solidifying in some of these key states. However, there is a significant percentage of these women who are still undecided in their choice for U.S. Senate and their desired preference for who should control Congress.
Economic angst often benefits the party out of power. We are seeing clear evidence of that in our work among all voters and this dynamic is starting to emerge among Walmart Moms. But, a few key measures indicate these women are far from enamored with their representation in Washington. Whether they self-identify as Republican or Democrat, Walmart Moms see their political leaders as out of touch with their needs.
So, while it may look like Walmart Moms are going to pull the lever for Republican candidates in most of these states, this data is a stark reminder for those who seek election to political office: It's time to listen to your voters and connect with what matters most to these women – jobs, schools and health care. And, with these women expressing a much lower level of interest than the national electorate, their presence at the voting booth is not guaranteed. They may still be waiting to hear the right message from the right candidate to make their final decision.
2010: Focus Groups
2010 Focus Groups: OverviewOpen
As the 2010 elections draw near these focus groups of Walmart Moms (WMM) provide a more in-depth look at a key swing voter group contributing to President Obama's 2008 success.
Our polling from May and September this year indicates these women could once again play an important role in the outcome of the 2010 elections. Representing roughly 15%-17% of the electorate, their support could determine the fate of many candidates this fall.
In-depth discussions with small groups of these women across the country reveal just how jaded and fed up these voters are with the politics-as-usual behavior of their elected officials in Washington. They are frustrated with the economy, concerned for their family's welfare and worried about what lies ahead for their children. They are planning to vote this November but have not yet focused on races for either Senate or Congress. These women are undecided and "up-for-grabs."
Uncommitted & UndecidedOpen
Walmart Moms: Frustrated with Washington, uncommitted & undecided in their vote this fall.
Although they plan to vote, Walmart Moms are not yet paying close attention to this year's elections.
Walmart Moms in these groups have surface-level awareness of the candidates running for U.S. Senate in their state this fall. They say it is too soon to tune into the campaigns and learn about the candidates' positions, but come mid-October they will start focusing on the race. As such, Walmart Moms are not yet locked in to voting Republican or Democrat and are still "up-for-grabs."
These women are feeling personally economically squeezed.
As many as three-fourths of these Walmart Moms said they had felt the impact of the recession first-hand, from losing jobs to losing their homes. They feel stressed about making ends meet, and specifically mention holding onto their jobs, feeding their families, keeping gas in the car, paying for their kids' education and the declining value of their homes. A few say they have become breadwinners, or co-earners, when their husbands have lost their jobs or seen their businesses suffer.
This economic struggle is the lens through which these moms view the political climate.
Once they tune in, these Moms say they want to know the candidates' positions, but they REALLY want to know what the candidates are going to do to make things better for them and their families. The issues they bring up, then, focus on these kitchen table concerns — jobs, housing, mortgage and banking reform, good schools and affordable college tuition.
In addition, other hot topics in the Washington, DC daily debate were discussed quite differently with these moms.
Moms were split on health care reform, but were more unsure than anything else about how the bill would unfold. Some mentioned the stimulus as a negative, not because of a concern about deficit spending, but because few had yet to feel a tangible improvement in their quality of life. Even more striking was the lack of heated dialogue on abortion, immigration, gay marriage, or the Tea Party. Corruption, lobbyists, and special interest influence were hardly mentioned. "Earmarks" were not mentioned once.
These Walmart Moms are skeptical that any of their elected officials are really doing anything to help them.
These women are jaded by the partisan bickering in Washington, and they are fed up on two major counts: Either Congress does not seem to get much done because they are juvenile and cannot find compromise; or, Congress seems to be continually taking from them all the time - taking away tax credits, raising taxes or imposing unforeseen consequences of the new health care legislation - adding to their already elevated economic stress.
They view their elected officials as out-of-touch and unconcerned about their constituents' needs.
Walmart Moms' view their representatives in Washington as elitist, with many earning $250,00 per year and coming from privileged backgrounds. As such they see them as completely unaware of the struggle "ordinary" people like them face each day. As one Philadelphia woman put it, "come live with me and my family for a year and understand what it takes..." to get through life. Her colleagues around the room (and in the other two groups) vigorously agree with this idea, but the group has little faith that even if that happened, politicians still wouldn't "get it."
The disconnect between Washington politicians and these women voters is vast. Walmart Moms clearly don't believe their elected officials listen to them and believe they have been forgotten by the "self-serving" policy-makers.
Obama Gets A Pass From Walmart MomsOpen
Placing blame elsewhere for the direction of the economy and country in general.
WMM are pessimistic about the direction of the country, telling is they feel "disgusted" with the state of the economy, that we are in a "in a rut" and a state of "disrepair."/h3>
Yet, several of these women recognize some tepid improvement from two years ago. Few think the economy is worse than two years ago, but most are struggling with the lack of obvious positive movement.
Despite their pessimism about the direction of the country, Walmart Moms do not blame President Obama. Several Moms say they "feel sorry for him" because a single person cannot be expected to "fix everything" that is wrong in the country right now. Even Republican Moms who voted for McCain and find Obama's policies "scary," are not inclined to direct their ire at the President. A consistent theme among these women is that Obama "is doing the best he can" under very difficult circumstances, and expectations were set too high when he came into office.
Instead, Walmart Moms point the finger at banks and back at themselves.
These women - particularly in Montgomeryville, PA - are serious about personal responsibility. When asked who is to blame for our economic woes many say "we are" and proceed with mea culpa stories of spending too much and saving too little. One woman describes how she had to cut up her credit cards six years ago to get things under control. Second in the firing line is banks. There is a clear sense these women are upset and angry about how banks contributed to the near collapse of our economy two years ago.
(As an interesting side note, NONE of the women in either Pennsylvania or Missouri specifically mentioned "government spending" as an issue that concerns them, preferring instead to focus on their anger over the bank bailouts.)
Do Not View 2010 Elections As DifferentOpen
There is equal blame placed on both Republicans and Democrats for the state of affairs in Washington, DC.
Walmart Moms think it makes little difference who controls Congress.
Although some moms express concerns about whether Democrats continue to hold the majority, or whether Republicans win control in Congress, essentially they think it is of little consequence when it comes to getting the job done. They allocate equal blame to Republicans and Democrats for the partisanship in Washington, DC and think it does not matter who's got control, it's always the same obstructive and uncooperative atmosphere. These voters likened the partisan bickering in Congress to a merry-go-round that never stops. (One women described Congress as "nibblers" - "they take a good bill and nibble it to death until it's crap.")
Regardless of who controls Congress, Walmart Moms want to see compromise.
These women are exasperated by the partisanship they see in Washington. They want their elected officials to assess legislation and policies on merit and not by whether they have been proposed by a Republican or Democratic Member of Congress. They also express a desire for their representatives to stand up and follow their principles, even if it means going against their own party.
Speaker Pelosi and Minority Leader Boehner are not relevant to these womens' lives.
While the two may be locked in battle for leadership of the House, Walmart Moms have little sense of who either of them are, never mind who will emerge as Speaker following the November elections. To the extent they know Nancy Pelosi, they associate her somewhat negatively with health care reform legislation. John Boehner, on the other hand is completely unknown to these women.
2010 Focus Groups: The Bottom LineOpen
Walmart Moms haven't lost hope that things can turn around, but they are extremely doubtful that the country's politicians can lead the way out of the current recession without working together and compromising on a course of action.
For these economically squeezed moms, politics is an after-thought. They are not watching the cable news shows and don't know the names of the DC inside-the-beltway players. They are barely engaged in the Senate campaigns in their states and say they won't start paying attention until the end. Rather, these women are inwardly focused on their families and making difficult decisions on how to make-do without. (One women commented, "I don't think about the deficit, I think about how we're going to make it through the week.")
These Walmart women seem to be treading water, hoping they can make it though the never-ending recession with their families and homes intact, and looking to support candidates who give them hope that they can actually begin to fix the nation's economy.


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From master storyteller Melina Marchetta comes an exhilarating new fantasy springing from her celebrated epic, Finnikin of the Rock.
Three years after the curse on Lumatere was lifted, Froi has found his home . . . or so he believes. Fiercely loyal to the Queen and Finnikin, Froi has been taken roughly and lovingly in hand by the Guard sworn to protect the royal family, and has learned to control his quick temper with a warrior's discipline. But when he is sent on a secretive mission to the kingdom of Charyn, nothing could have prepared him for what he finds in its surreal royal court. Soon he must unravel both the dark bonds of kinship and the mysteries of a half-mad princess in this barren and mysterious place. It is in Charyn that he will discover there is a song sleeping in his blood . . . and though Froi would rather not, the time has come to listen.
"Marchetta triumphantly concludes the trilogy that began with Finnikin of the Rock, as the kingdoms of Lumatere and Charyn attempt to bridge past atrocities through a new generation of leaders. Although tragedies arise, unity and healing are core themes, compared to the horrors of the previous books. As the title suggests, Quintana — the rightful ruler of Charyn, hidden following the uprising in the kingdom in Froi of the Exiles — is at the center of this final book. Forces conspire against Quintana while her beloved Froi tries to find the queen before her enemies do. One of the hallmarks of this series has been the complexity and attention Marchetta gives to both primary and secondary characters, creating a richly human cast of damaged but noble individuals; she frequently shifts perspective among them, highlighting the pain, joy, and experience that unites them despite prejudice, heartache, nationality, and other sources of division. Readers who have fallen in love with Quintana, Froi, Finnikin, Isaboe, and others will eagerly seek out what fate has in store for them. Ages 14 — up. Agent: Jill Grinberg, Jill Grinberg Literary Management." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
The climactic conclusion of Printz Award winner Melina Marchettas epic fantasy trilogy!
Separated from the girl he loves and has sworn to protect, Froi and his companions travel through Charyn searching for Quintana and building an army that will secure her unborn childs right to rule. While in the valley between two kingdoms, Quintana of Charyn and Isaboe of Lumatere come face-to-face in a showdown that will result in heartbreak for one and power for the other. The complex tangle of bloodlines, politics, and love introduced in Finnikin of the Rock and Froi of the Exiles coalesce into an engrossing climax in this final volume.
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SEATTLE — Playing for five minor-league teams in four organizations wasn't the craziest, and most frustrating, part of Danny Farquhar's 2012 season.
No, that would be throwing out of seven different arm slots, running the gamut from submarine to over-the-top, as a passel of pitching gurus tried to ascertain Farquhar's optimal angle.
"It was change after change after change,'' recalled Farquhar.
Finally, right around the time he joined the Mariners organization in the July 23 trade that sent Ichiro to the Yankees, Farquhar had an epiphany.
"After being moved so many times, I'm like, I'm fed up with everybody telling me what to do,'' he said. "I'm going to look out for myself and do what's best for me, and what I think is my game."
Settling on a conventional overhand delivery, Farquhar's career began to stabilize, and now it's starting to soar.
The undersized 26-year-old right-hander has emerged, improbably, as the Mariners' go-to guy in the ninth inning, saving three consecutive games after Tom Wilhelmsen was removed from the closing role.
He has earned himself more save opportunities, quite a turnaround for a guy who was drafted by Toronto in the 10th round in 2008, traded to the A's in 2010 and traded back to the Blue Jays in 2011.
"We definitely thought he was going to be a big-league reliever,'' said Toronto general manager Alex Anthopoulos. "The issue was consistency. He liked throwing from multiple slots. We never knew — do we make him a side-armer, make him throw overhand? He always had a good arm, though."
Farquhar began last year in Class AA with Toronto, was claimed by Oakland in June after the Blue Jays designated him for assignment, and moved to Class AA with the Yankees three weeks later when the A's designated him. When the Yankees promptly sent him to the Mariners after just one Class AAA appearance, Farquhar's head was spinning.
"Man, at that point, I was so frustrated,'' Farqhuar said. "I just told myself to do the best I can pitching and don't worry about the things you can't control."
He racked up a 0.54 earned-run average in 12 innings with Tacoma, earning an invitation to major-league camp this spring. Even though he was assigned back to the Rainiers, Farquhar began to think he had finally found a home.
"Once I rolled into spring training, met all the guys, I thought, this is a place I want to be,'' he said. "I love it here."
Farquhar was called up to the Mariners on May 17, and though he displayed a propensity for striking hitters out, he also had some rocky outings. As recently as July 19, Farquhar's ERA sat at 7.61.
It was right around that time Farquhar began to pitch inside more, at the suggestion of veteran catcher Henry Blanco, and use his curve more frequently, at the behest of pitching coach Carl Willis and others.
He is working on a streak of 122 / 3 scoreless innings, and had retired 21 batters in a row before yielding a two-out single in the ninth on Wednesday.
"He got knocked around pretty good quite a few times when he took the hill,'' acting manager Robby Thompson said. "Carl and Jaime (bullpen coach Jaime Navarro) and even Eric (Wedge) talked to him time and time again about needing to use his curveball. It's kind of elementary, but it really helped him. It really does a lot for his cutter and his four-seamer."
Thompson noted that hitters don't expect such an explosive fastball from the 5-foot-9 Farquhar, who can touch 96 mph. He has been facing down those perceptions throughout his career, beginning in high school in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
"Size comes into play big time,'' he said. "I didn't get recruited to a lot of big schools in Florida I wanted to go to just because they saw I was 5-9. I lied on every application, told them I was 5-11. Maybe 5-11½. But they saw me in showcases and knew I was undersized.''
Farquhar longed to go to the University of Florida, where his sister was a cheerleader, but they didn't even give him a sniff. He wound up at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, where he led the Sun Belt Conference in ERA as a freshman and was second-team All-Conference as a sophomore in 2007.
That was enough to catch the eye of Blue Jays scouts and start him on his topsy-turvy pro career, one that brought him to the majors for a cup of coffee with the Jays in 2011.
Now he is trying to cement his status as the Mariners' closer.
"He's got a lot of heart,'' Thompson said. "He wants the ball and he wants to be in that situation."
Farquhar firmly believes the travails of last year helped pave the way for his breakthrough this season.
"I learned to not take things for granted,'' he said. "I learned to be humble. I got a lot of fight out of it."
And, above all, one consistent arm slot.
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Nomac Drilling is going pink.
The Chesapeake Energy Corp. affiliate's newest drilling rig will sport a pink ribbon to support breast cancer awareness.
Nomac Drilling is going pink.
The Chesapeake Energy Corp. affiliate's newest drilling rig will sport a pink ribbon to support breast cancer awareness.
Nomac President Jay Minmier said the company is building 10 new PeakeRigs capable of working in any resource play being developed by Chesapeake. Each will have a vinyl-wrapped driller's cabin, or doghouse, thanks to a suggestion from Chesapeake Oilfield Services CEO Jerry Winchester.
The first rig was completed in September, with its front face covered in a diamond plate pattern like the rig floor as a backdrop for the company's logo.
It was designed by Chesapeake's marketing and communications team. Most of the remaining rig wraps will come from suggestions by the crews that work on the rigs.
"One of the first ideas that came in ... was a pink one," Minmier said.
He said the idea, which came from a worker in Pennsylvania, was embraced quickly by other Nomac employees. Most of the company's 3,000 employees are men, but they all have mothers, wives and daughters.
"It's not often that you see pink in the field, but our employees wanted to show their support for this worthy cause," Minmier said. "Our work is tough, but not as tough as battling breast cancer.
"As we work in areas across the country, we hope this pink ribbon doghouse serves as a reminder of the importance of finding a cure."
Chesapeake recently donated $10,000 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and Western Oklahoma chapter. The company intends to make a similar donation in Ohio, where the pink rig is expected to be sent.
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Wheel Studs- The Nascar Look is In!
Warning: If you are not competent or do not feel comfortable doing any of these modifications or procedures, then please do not do so. I will not be held responsible for any damages caused by a result of your actions. Now on to the fun stuff!
2) Use thread tap to clean up the holes.
7) Strap on that 17mm socket and torque them down (I went with 74 ft-lb.) Aluminium lugs require MUCH less torque.
Other options here are shorter studs, I bet I could have gotten away with a 50 or 55mm out back and a 60 or 65mm up front. I should have tried one of the rears up front, but I didn't think of it until later.
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for a pretty penny, but they do look slick (for a little whie anyways).
Here are a couple of sites I looked at when purchasing. In the end I went with BBS studs from Bahn Brenner and a group buy with some guys on BimmerForums for the extended lug nuts. Prestige Wheel has lug nuts available in larger quantities.
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Gooses Fish Haven received its much awaited smart buoy
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Region: Eastern
Location: Fish Haven (Dominion Reef), Mid Bay
I was out this past Tuesday doing some monitoring dives and underwater photography for Marty Gary and Erik Zlokovitz at the DNR and wanted to share this report with everyone. By the way, I really like the new weekly fishing report format.
This Tuesday the Gooses Fish Haven (Dominion Reef) in the mid Chesapeake Bay received its much awaited smart buoy. Many groups, M.A.R.I., Dominion energy, NOAA, National Park Service and the MDDNR played a part to add this new buoy to the existing network of buoys providing realtime data of bay conditions. Info can be accessed at 877-BUOYBAY and at http://www.buoybay.org/site/public/. Data like sea conditions, wind speed, water temps and dissolved O2 from this new buoy in the mid Bay will be helpful to boaters, fisherman and scientists.
A little background info on he site. Dominion Reef is made of recycled materials from the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project and is a popular fishing location. It attracts a large variety of fish and benthic life. I've attached some images of Tuesday's buoy deployment and some images of the fish we have encounter on monitoring dives on the site over the past 2 years. The reef has both some seeded oysters and some naturally occurring oysters, ghost anemones and during different times of the year crabs, black seabass, rockfish, spot, atlantic spadefish and bluefish are common.


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Warren Buffett, the 81-year-old chairman and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., said Saturday that Berkshire's board has found his successor as CEO.
In his annual letter to shareholders, Buffett said the Berkshire BRK.A, -0.48% board has had "a great deal of exposure" to the unnamed successor, whose "managerial and human qualities" he said the board admires. He said Berkshire also has two "superb" back-up candidates.
Buffett didn't identify the person.
"When a transfer of responsibility is required, it will be seamless, and Berkshire's prospects will remain bright," Buffett said.
Still, Buffett said the news doesn't imply he and Vice Chairman Charlie Munger "are going anywhere." Munger is 88.
"We continue to be in excellent health, and we love what we do," Buffett said.
Buffett also said Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, the company's two investment managers who came on board last year, "have outstanding investment skills and a deep commitment to Berkshire."
U.S. week ahead: ISM, Bernanke
U.S. investors will start the week reacting to the G-20 meeting, then move a heavy slate of data releases, including, ISM, Q4 GDP and home sales. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is set testify, reports MarketWatch's Laura Mandaro.
"Each will be handling a few billion dollars in 2012, but they have the brains, judgment and character to manage our entire portfolio when Charlie and I are no longer running Berkshire," he said.
In the annual report following Buffett's letter, the Omaha, Neb.-based Berkshire reported net income last year of $10.3 billion, a 21% drop from $13 billion a year earlier.
Total revenue rose to $143.7 billion from $136.2 billion. Insurance premiums earned rose to $32.1 billion from $30.7 billion while revenues of railroad, utilities and energy businesses climbed to $30.8 billion from $26.4 billion.
Its per-share book value last year rose 4.6%, outperforming the 2.1% gain of the S&P 500 with dividends included, Berkshire said.
Buffett said Berkshire's major businesses did well last year, with each of its five largest non-insurance companies, including Lubrizol and MidAmerican Energy MDPWK posting record operating earnings. He said combined the businesses earned more than $9 billion pre-tax in 2011.
He said unless the economy weakens in 2012, each of those five should again set a record, with aggregate earnings "comfortably topping $10 billion."
Berkshire in September bought Lubrizol, a global producer of additives and other specialty chemicals. Buffett said Lubrizol will have many opportunities for "bolt-on" acquisitions in the specialty chemical field.


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Golfer Tiger Woods was involved in a serious one-vehicle crash over the weekend, when he drove his SUV onto a neighbor's lawn, smashed into a fire hydrant and then into a tree. He was taken to hospital with multiple lacerations on his face, lacerations that he supposedly sustained in the crash – but the police don't completely rule out the possibility that they may have been inflicted by Woods' wife, Elin Nordegren, TMZ says.
The possibility that the crash was actually the result of a domestic issue was revealed as early as Saturday morning, when it emerged that Woods himself told friends after the crash that he had not been hurt in it. Instead, Elin beat him with his own golf club, he said, the same one she claimed to have used to get him out of the wreckage. Now, police documents say that there was no blood on the wheel of the car, while Elin herself slightly changed her story a bit, which only makes it more likely that she might have been lying from the start.
"Sources tell TMZ the Florida Highway Patrol is now focusing on obtaining a search warrant – allowing them to seize medical records from the hospital that treated Tiger Woods – in an attempt to determine if the wounds Woods sustained are consistent with a car accident or domestic violence. We're told authorities believe they can show probable cause a crime was committed, a necessary step in obtaining a warrant," TMZ says. As of now, Woods has repeatedly refused to be interviewed by authorities, with his lawyer telling officers he is still in much pain.
"One big piece of evidence showing probable cause... sources tell us Tiger's wife, Elin Nordegren, told FHP troopers she went looking for Tiger in a golf cart, came upon the accident and then used a golf club to break the window to gain entry. That's a very different story from what she first told Windemere cops shortly after the accident – she never mentioned a golf cart. Nordegren told Windemere police she had walked out of her house, saw the crash, went back inside to get a golf club and returned to the vehicle," TMZ further informs.
As we also reported over the weekend, the official line so far is that, somehow, Woods lost control of his car and entered on his neighbor's lawn. Elin heard the noise caused by the crash, ran outside of the house and saw it. She then ran back in and returned with a golf club that she used to smash the window of the Escalade and drag Woods out. The police investigation is currently underway to establish the cause of the crash, as well as the exact course of events.


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Brooklyn Decker is the object of many mens' fantasies. But who's on the top of the model-turned-actress' list of crushes?
Gisele Bundchen!
Brooklyn makes the surprising (and hot) admission in the May 2012 issue of GQ. "I have a top-five list, and Gisele is my number one. So she can do no wrong in my eyes," the "Battleship" beauty says. "Everyone has a top-five list of their biggest crushes, you know? Usually, it's guys on my list, but Gisele is just so perfect in every way."
Another surprise on her top-five list? Rocker Dave Matthews! "Yeah, I know. I know. I know! I know, I know," Brooklyn admits. "My husband [Andy Roddick] is really gonna make fun of me for this."
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With the election over, major labor unions are turning their ad power on the fiscal cliff.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the National Education Association (NEA) launched a set of television ads Monday in Colorado, Virginia and Missouri, along with radio ads in Pennsylvania, Alaska and Missouri.
The TV ads target Democratic senators. The Virginia ad above, for example, asks Sens. Mark Warner and Jim Webb "to continue to stand up for us by investing in job creation, extending the middle class tax cuts, and protecting Medicare, Medicaid and education from cuts."
The radio ads target members of both parties with an appeal to bipartisanship. "Congress should act quickly to preserve the middle class tax cuts," the narrator says. "And that will take leaders willing to put people ahead of partisan politics."
Nearly 90 percent of Americans would face higher taxes next year if Congress lets the nation hurtle over the "fiscal cliff," according to a recent Tax Policy Center study. President Obama has sought to freeze middle class tax rates while raising taxes on the wealthy.
Republicans are demanding changes to Medicaid and Social Security as part of a deal to avoid the cliff. Labor unions and liberal groups have already pressed Obama in person to reject dramatic cuts to these programs.


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- 1985
- Gillis-Wiseman Productions, Evergreen Raccoons Television Productions, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Telefilm Canada
- The Raccoons Episode Guide
- Cartoon Characters: Bert Raccoon, Ralph Raccoon, Melissa Raccoon, Schaeffer, Cyril Sneer, Cedric Sneer, Snag, Sophia Tutu, Broo, Pigs, Bears.
- Vocal Talent: Michael Magee (Cyril Sneer, Snag), Len Carlson (Bert Raccoon, Pig Two and Three), Marvin Goldhar (Cedric Sneer), Carl Banas (Schaeffer, Bear), Bob Dermer (Ralph Raccoon, Bear), Sharon Lewis (Sophia Tutu, Broo), Linda Feige (Melissa Raccoon), Nick Nichols (Pig One), Geoffrey Winter (Narrator).
- Directed By Kevin Gillis.
Assistant Director: Gerald Tripp.
- Produced By Kevin Gillis.
Executive Producer: Sheldon S. Wiseman.
- Animated By Bob Browning, Dan Craig, Drew Edwards, Graham Falk, Scott Fiander, Carolyn Gair, Kathy Harker-Fiander, Jim Hiltz, Gloria Hsu, Maryl Morris, Karen Munro-Caple, Dave Nethery, James Oliff, Nik Ranieri, Norm Roen, Marc Sevier, Trish Stolte, Teruyo Watanabe.
Senior Animators: Dev Ramsaran, Sonja Kodric, Glenn Wright.
Senior Assistant Animators: Roger Way, Robert Waldren.
Assistant Animators: Allan Jeffery, Jill Halliday, Wendy Van Essen, Eric Fredrickson, Calvin Leduc, Glenn McDonald, Blake James, Gerard De Souza, Curtis Crawford, Chris Damboise, Paula Irvine, Paul Teglas, Glen Sylvester, Pat McCourt, Terry Pike.
- Written By Kevin Gillis, Derek Diorio, Rick Jones.
- Edited By Jennifer Irwin, Norman LeBlanc.
Editing Supervisor: Norman LeBlanc.
Assistant Editior: Stephanie Duncan.
Additional Crew:
- Created By: Kevin Gillis.
- Characters Designed By: Paul Schibli.
- Original Characters By: Paul Schibli, John Bianchi.
- Animation and Design Directed By: Paul Schibli.
- Series Writers: Carol Bolt, Derek Diorio, Kevin Gillis, Allan Gordon, Tobi Gordon, Rick Jones, Gail Kerbel, Dan Lalande, Charles Lawther, bp Nichol, Jamie Wayne, Sheldon S. Wiseman.
- Script and Story Consultant: Juliet Packer.
- Animation Director: Chris Schouten.
- Layouts & Backgrounds Director: Michel Breton.
- Animation Production Manager: Lesley Harris.
- Storyboard: Chris Schouten, Mik Casey, Paul Schibli.
- Animation Layout: Rick Morrison, Shivan Ramsaran.
- Layouts: Knud Skov, Tim Deacon, Bob Walker, Peter Bielicki, Richard Forgues.
- Backgrounds: Gordon Coulthart, Ric Sluiter, Greg Gibbons, Denise Dubreuil, Jean Bello, Peter Moehrle.
- Technical Supervision: Weldon Poapst.
- Xerography Supervision: Chris Watchorn.
- Xerographers: Kristine Gravel, Christopher Ring, Malcolm Collins, Stephen Szymanski, Eddie Lauzon, Laura Herring.
- Matching Supervision: John Duggan.
- Matchers: Bruce Henderson, Oscar Capiral Jr., Sue Wilkinson, Laurie Duquette.
- Paint and Colour: Lise Murka, Karen Shingles, Carole Garand.
- Colour Checking: Clayton Jacobs, Gary Smith, Marilyn McEachern.
- Special Effects Supervision: Lee Cadieux.
- Special Effects: Andy St-Amour, Brenda Beaton, Jane Gardner.
- Final Check Supervision: Katy Hennessy.
- Final Check: Ron Black, Paul Steele, Moira Moxley, Michael Mitchell, Cindy Deachman.
- Opaquing Supervision: Nancy White, Ann Mullens.
- Opaquers: Karen McComb, Linda Dupuis, Myrna Blair, Marc Deacon, Micheline Heroux, Susan Mundell, Carole Lavertue, Steven Gelling, Jim Turner, Ann Geldart, Martin Butler.
- Camera: Ron Haines, Jan Topper, Ulrich Blazejewski, Paul Webster.
- Bi-Pack Camera: Film Docteur du Quebec Inc.
- Songs Composed By: Kevin Gillis, Jon Stroll, Steve Lunt.
- Musical Direction and Score By: Jon Stroll, Kevin Gillis.
- "Run With Us" Sung By: Steve Lunt.
- Music Arrangements By: Jon Stroll.
- Recording by: John Cybanski, Sal Ciampini, Peter Mann, Doug Thompson.
- Songs Mixer: Ed Stasium.
- Re-Recording: Michel Descombes, André Gagnon.
- Laboratory Services: Sonolab Inc.
- Production Manager: Ursula Clarkson.
- Production Assistants: François St-Amour, Dave Mepham, Florence Bach, Don Perro, Keith Davidson, Jonathan Deachman.
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A Pilot Study for Mood-based Classification of TV Programmes
We report results from a pilot study on mood-based classification of TV programmes. Short video clips from various programmes were labelled on three mood axes, giving the subjects opinion of how happy, serious and exciting each clip was.
This data was used for mood classification based on automatically extracted audio and video features in a machine learning framework. Attention was given to the challenges of dealing with a small dataset as commonly obtained from pilot studies, showing that a thorough evaluation was possible and produced useful results. Introducing a new feature based on face detection and combining it with other signal processing features led to good classification accuracies. These lay between 85% and 100% for the most simple setting, and still reached more than 70% accuracy when a finer three point mood scale was used.
Overall, the results were promising and showed that automatic mood classification of video material is possible. Moods can therefore be used as additional metadata to facilitate search in large archives.
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Les Chants d'Avril
An almost religious attachment to quality produce, technical cooking methods and a Mystery Prix-fixe menu are the foundations of this delicious haunt. This Nantes institution has been taken over by a chef who spent much of his career in the kitchens of Paris. You'll find yourself rubbing your eyes in disbelief at the foie gras beignet (donut) with balsamic caramel, the cold lobster consommé, shredded rabbit and lobster au citron vert (cooked in lime juice), roast codfish with andouille de Guemené, white peach gaspacho with anise and raspberries, and its highly specialized wine cellar (fantastic Muscadets and other local wines). Excellent service.
> Access the coups de cœur (Favourite picks)
Examples of main courses:
Crispy spring roll with Saint-Gilles sardines, mint, bacon, red bell pepper emulsion.
Challans poultry and Sainte-Luce potato fricassée.
Comme un Snickers (chocolate, caramel, peanuts and hazelnut brittle).
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It's Jack Nicklaus' favourite event and the Masters is well loved by Americans. The 2011 US Masters will be the 75th renewal of the opening golf Major of the year, and thus far 56 of the 75 Masters events have been won but Americans. Which means punters should be scouring the American contingent when scouring the Masters golf odds for a winner. Tiger Woods will always be high on punters' lists and the four-time Masters winner always boasts short Masters odds in the Masters betting.
Played at the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club, the iconic images of Rae's Creek, Hogan Bridge and the Azaleas that line the course instantly tell the world the world's greatest golfers have descended on Georgia. Opened in January 1933, Augusta has played host to the Masters since 1934 and it doesn't look like moving anywhere soon. Regarded as the number one course in America, the professionals that are invited to the Masters are in for a tough four days.
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With the world's best golfers all descending on Augusta, you can guarantee some top quality golf lending itself to some great value Masters betting over the four days. Ladbrokes.com will be offering in-play Masters betting across the four days allowing for punters the opportunity to place plenty of Masters bets. The Masters golf odds will be dominated by the world's best players, and you can expect to see people like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood heading the Masters betting.
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As it's the first Major of the year, the Masters always proves to be a good form guide for the rest of the season. The Open odds, the US Open odds and the US PGA Championship odds can all be influenced by results in the Masters, and the Masters betting always proves influential in the golf betting. To take advantage of the golf odds sign up with Ladbrokes.com today and with a three free bets offer worth up to £60, now is the best time to take advantage of the Masters odds.


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October 7, 2015
Federal court officials have told hundreds of people to report to the Sheraton Civic Center Hotel ballroom tomorrow for preliminary jury selection in the trial of Eric Rudolph. The North Carolina man is accused of setting the bomb that killed a police officer outside an abortion clinic in late January 1998.
Approximately 500 people were ordered to appear from 31 counties across north Alabama. Court employees say scores of citizens probably won't report because of hardships.
Those who does show up will be asked to fill out a lengthy questionnaire meant to gauge their knowledge of the federal death penalty case and reveal their attitudes about issues ranging from capital punishment, the government and abortion.
Rudolph, who has pleaded not guilty, has been given permission to skip the opening session, which is closed to the public.
The Birmingham hotel was picked because of the large size of the jury pool and the fact the federal courthouse is busy with the corporate fraud trial of former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy.
Rudolph also is charged in three bombings in Atlanta, including a deadly blast at the Summer Olympics in 1996.
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More than 400 boys and girls are competing on 46 YBL teams this winter. Four divisions cover age groups from 5 up to 12.
"We want every child in our community to have a chance to learn the importance of teamwork, learn a new sport, develop new skills, have the opportunity to make new friends, and most importantly, have fun while being competitive," said YBL director Brett Carter.
"You don't have to be an athlete to learn and enjoy the game of basketball in our program."
A total of 71 volunteer coaches are donating their time to the league, and high school students — most of them former YBL players — serve as referees.
The local Chemical Bank branch is the title sponsor for the YBL this winter. Chemical Bank provided a $10,000 gift to the YMCA, which allow ed for a new gym curtain divider, which splits the main gym in two and doubles the number of games that can be played at one time.
"It's so wonderful to see even kindergartners learn the value of working as a team," said Barb Skeels, branch manager at Chemical Bank. "We are thrilled to support the YMCA and the YBL programs."
A total of 33 local businesses sponsor YBL teams.


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Legal Trade of Khat in UK Funding Terror in Yemen?
Britain is the only Western country that hasn't banned the stimulant. They should do so now, as sales likely fund al-Qaeda.
Cons Targeting Jews: First Madoff, Now Stanford
A clear tactic has emerged from both Ponzi schemes: Exploiting the tight bonds of trust within Jewish communities to get at their money.
Keeping Weapons Away from Mexican Drug Cartels
A key government official tells PJM how gun smugglers are countering Obama's ATF push along the border.
Immigration Reform Is About Stopping Terror, Remember?
The author catches up with three Iraqis who attempted to illegally enter the U.S.
The World's Oldest Hate Finds New Life in Venezuela
Since Israel backed the overthrow of Manuel Zelaya in Honduras, Venezuelan Jews have faced a swell of vicious hatred fueled by the Chavez government.
The Post Submits Its 2009 Entry for 'Worst Investigative Reporting'
The Washington Post concludes Iran isn't tinkering in Nicaragua because ... their embassy in Managua is too small.
Two Hamas Fundraisers Still On the Run
Two from the Holy Land Foundation are still at large — but no one seems to be interested in capturing them.
Drug Cartels Use Failed States to Traffic in Chemicals
A PJ Media exclusive on the worldwide movement of precursor chemicals for meth and other illegal drugs.
U.S. Companies Still Host Terrorist Websites
It is long past time for the feds to make an example of one or two of these privately owned server farms.
Gun-Running in Mexico: Hiding in Plain Sight
Weapons seized in Mexico can't always be traced back to the U.S., but it's pretty clear that's where they're coming from.
Mexican Drug Cartels and Terrorists: Have They Really Teamed Up?
Or is that just a national security urban legend?
Iran Setting Up Shop South of the Border
Obama's overtures to Tehran have given Mexico the green light to start cozying up with the mullahs. (Watch an interview with Todd Bensman here.)
Iran's Push Into Nicaragua: Why Is No One Concerned?
Iranian "diplomats" in Nicaragua sure aren't studying the banana industry. A PJM report from the ground.
Mexican Drug Cartels Binge on American Bullets
It's no coincidence that the ammo business is booming along the border.
Mexico's Foreign Embassies: A Terror Threat to America?
Travelers from Muslim countries are bribing Mexican foreign service workers for travel documents that will get them access to the U.S.
Travelers from Muslim Countries Still Jumping U.S. Borders
Obama should consider them when he finally turns to the question of immigration.


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YIELD: Serves 8
- 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons caraway seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking-soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (about) buttermilk
Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly flour baking sheet. Mix flour, caraway seeds, if using, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Mix in enough buttermilk to form moist clumps. Gather dough into ball. Turn out onto lightly flour surfaced and knead just until dough holds together, about 1 minute. Shape dough into 6-inch-diameter by 2-inch-high round. Place on prepared baking sheet. Cut 1-inch-deep X across top of bread, extending almost to edges. Bake until bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on bottom, about 35 minutes. Transfer bread to rack and cool completely.
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Nutritional Info
- Calories217
- Carbohydrates44 g (15%)
- Fat1 g (1%)
- Protein7 g (14%)
- Saturated Fat0 g (2%)
- Sodium464 mg (19%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
- Fiber1 g (6%)
- Monounsaturated Fat0 g
- Cholesterol2 mg (1%)


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The requirements for a minor in International Studies are:
A. Required Courses:
PSCI 1004: Nations and Nationalities
PSCI 1024: Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics
IS 2054: Introduction to World Politics
IS 2064: The Global Economy and World Politics
B. Elective Courses:
6 Hours of additional courses from the approved list (consult the checksheets below). Note that in Fall 2014 MATH 1015 became MATH 1014 and MATH 1016 became MATH 1025.
6 hours at the 3000 - 4000 level.
The requirements for a minor in National Security & Foreign Affairs are:
A. Required Courses:
PSCI 1014: Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics
IS/PSCI/GEOG 2054: Introduction to World Politics
PSCI 3734: National Security
B. Elective Courses:
9 Hours of additional courses at the 3000-4000 level selected from a list of approved security and foreign affairs-related courses (consult the checksheets below).
Note: Students are strongly encouraged to pursue language study. A double minor in International Studies and a Foreign Language is also encouraged.
All approved major and minor checksheets are posted on the University Registrar's webpage.
Jennifer Hanratty
Academic Advisor for First Year Students
119 Major Williams Hall
(540) 231-6438
Phoebe L. Peterson
Academic Advisor for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
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Learn. How to Make Pencil and/or Candy Cane WrappersPosted by in Christmas | For Kids | Holidays | Paper | Projects | Stamping and Paper Crafts | Tutorials - (1 Comments)
This project is a quick and simple way to make some wrappers for pencils, candy canes, lollipops, or whatever else you can think to slide through the slits.
Gather your supplies.
I took this picture before I started making these so there are a few items pictured that I didn't use and a few items that I had to add later.
Here is the list:
paper trimmer
corner rounder
slit punch
scallop punch
pencil or candy cane
Using your paper trimmer, cut the paper for the wrapper to 2 inches X 3 1/2 inches. You can get 12 wrappers from one sheet of 8 1/2 X 11 paper. Place the paper horizontally into your trimmer and cut 3 1/2 inch strips. Turn those to trim your 2 inch strips. You will have very little waste if you trim the paper this way.
Using your corner rounder, trim off each edge. I thought I wouldn't do this because it takes a lot of extra time–especially if you are making a large amount of wrappers. In the end, they look so much better with the edges rounded. So, I took the time to do it.
I stamp multiple images on a sheet and then punch them out all at once. This will save you some time if you are making a large number of these.
I chose a round stamp that would fit perfectly in a scallop punch. I had intended to have this be an extra layer on a different color scallop but since I spent the time to trim the corners, I eliminated this step. There are a number of ways you can embellish your wrapper!
This is a slit punch. There are a lot of great uses for this kind of punch but this has to be one of my favorites. I turn my punch upside down so I can see exactly where it will be punching the paper.
You'll want to punch a slit on both narrow sides of your wrapper. You can eyeball it but I had it a little less than 1/2 inch from the bottom and top.
Remember that you won't actually be removing any paper with this punch. Don't try to pull it off. All you will be doing is making a slit.
Now all you have left to do is attach your stamped scallop and put a pencil or candy cane through the holes made by the slit punch.
This project doesn't need to be limited to just the holidays. Can you image birthday party favors? Halloween candy wrappers? The simple techniques used to make this can be applied to a variety of projects.
Try out this easy project and then share your wrappers with me in my Flickr group.


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HOUSTON -- While Butler coach Brad Stevens was lamenting another close defeat, he received a cartoon from his former DePauw coach, Bill Fenlon.
The drawing was of a caped superhero stranded and alone, sitting under a palm tree on an island. The superhero raised his head and said:
"Oh yeah, I can fly." ...


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Eastern Utah community prepares for holiday gift giveaway
Barbara Robinett and Cyndi Dayley get ready for the Angle Tree gift program processed through the United Way. According to Robinett between member and cash donations, over $40,000 will be given to needy children for Christmas. Residents still wishin...
Icy Road Conditions, Excessive Speed Lead to Single Vehicle Rollover on U.S. Highway 6
A full-size van lies to the south of U.S. Highway 6 following a single vehicle accident Dec. 19. According to Utah Highway Patrol Lt. David Bennion, the driver of the Chevy Van purportedly lost control on the icy roads while traveling westbound at hi...
Carbon County Commission hears innovative address change proposal
A computer guru presented the county commissioners with a proposal Dec. 12 to get rid of old addresses such as 120 East Main and replace them with new ones like lat. 39.34867, long. 110.80808....
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Melissa Doherty finished ninth in the shot put and Mike Burke was 14
The two seniors were the only members of the BHS team to advance to the state meet.
"It was pretty cool being there for the first time," Burke said.
Both said they could have done better. Doherty's 32-foot-10.75-inch toss wasn't up to the personal-best 35-foot-8.5-incher she mustered at the Old Colony League championships Feb. 6, and Burke's 8.19 seconds was off the school-record 8.02 he posted at the state Division 1 meet Feb. 18.
Doherty said she turned an ankle a couple of weeks before the all-state meet and hadn't thrown as well since, and that she didn't feel fully warmed up.
"A bunch of small things that all came together," she said. "It just wasn't my day."
"I hit the second hurdle and that slowed me down a lot," said Burke. "I still had a good run, it was my third best time of the season, but hitting the second hurdle I didn't have enough time to recover."
But if he was going to hit a hurdle, he was happy it didn't happen at the division meet, when he made the finals and finished fourth, earning four points in the meet.
"I'd never seen any of our teams get points at a big meet. It was kind of cool for me to be the first one to do that that I'd seen," he said, later adding, "I set the school record when it counted."
Both Burke and Doherty said they're looking forward to spring track.
"Most of the kids that did winter track are coming back, so we should have a pretty good team," said Burke, who will run the 110 hurdles, the 200, the long jump and the 4x100 relay. It's the first time a lot of kids have done that, the winter-spring combo."
Doherty said she is looking forward to working with spring track throwing coach Paul Bentley, who coached the freshman girls basketball team this winter, and to resuming her favorite event, which is not included in winter track.
"I'm just looking forward to next season for discus," she said, "because I like discus better."
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8. Lufthansa
This airline, ranked third on the top-10 list, is a star performer on the ground. When fliers arrive at Frankfurt Airport, they lounge on couches and sip drinks while an attendant checks them in. After clearing security, they are led to a lounge where a chef cooks any meal of their choice. When it's time to board, they are driven to the aircraft in a Mercedes. Comfortable lie-flat seats and efficient service await them onboard.


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Radisson Blu Hotel CardiffMeridian Gate Bute Terrace
Cardiff, CF102FL
Near Cardiff Castle (View Map)
Book online or Call: 800-259-0809
Property Location
With a stay at Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff, you'll be centrally located in Cardiff, steps from Cardiff Motorpoint Arena and minutes from Cardiff International Arena. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral of St David and St. David's Hall.
Make yourself at home in one of the 215 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Cardiff? This hotel has 4306 square feet (400 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center, conference space, and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.


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Celebrating Seniors Week, May 15-23 [1]
Published April 25, 2014
Experience four great events at the Main Library to honor, recognize and serve area seniors during "Celebrating Seniors Week," May 15-23. The Main Library is wheelchair accessible and offers two free hours of parking in the attached underground garage.
FILM: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Thursday, May 15, 2 pm, Main Library
Doug Deuchler hosts a screening of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, a beautiful film following a group of retirees who retire to India, and discover that life and love begin again when you let go of the past. (2011, 124 minutes)
The Great American Songbook with Dr. Burton Fischman
Wednesday, May 21, 2 pm, Main Library
Play "Name that Tune" during this old-time sing-a-long with music from George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Judy Garland, Carmen Miranda, Nat King Cole and more.
Healthy Brain, Healthy Memory
Thursday, May 22, 11 am, Main Library
Linda Sasser, PhD, shares activities to maintain and improve brain function. Learn strategies for improving retention and recall in this fun program.
CLASS: Download Digital Music and Movies
Friday, May 23, 11 am, Main Library
Join Digital Services Librarian Gretchen Rings to learn how to stream and download free music, movies and more from anywhere with your Oak Park Public Library card.
Find more resources and events during this annual celebration at celebratingseniors.net [2].


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by Dakota Wood, Brian Slattery
The Heritage Foundation
April 07, 2014
The Army's decision to transfer AH-64 Apache helicopters from the National Guard to the active force has sparked a debate that concerns the roles, missions, and contributions of these ground components. The past decade of conventional combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, which relied heavily on National Guard units, has led to a renewed recognition of the contributions made by Guard (and Army reserve) units to the security interests of the nation. It has also fostered a conviction that Guard units are primarily conventional combat units that should mirror active Army units in mission, equipment, and employment. Congress should support the Army's efforts to rebalance its assets in a way that benefits both active and Guard components. It should resist attempts to slow the plan from being executed as quickly as possible and strive to fund the requirements of the Army and other services more robustly.


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He was a little boy about 4 years old. I don't know his name, but his face is forever etched in my mind.
Yes, I did write about expressing gratitude just a couple of weeks ago, but after the Sept. 8 Community Picnic and several other occasions, I feel the urge to do it in more detail. I am sure you can make your own (different) personal list.
Leyland Cypress trees have become very popular in the past 10 years. The following article by Willie Chance, University of Georgia extension agent from Houston County, gives and excellent overview of common disease problems of Leyland Cypress.
Last week, I delivered my annual "State of the Barbecue" address.
I have, frankly, been "turned off" by the yelling and name-calling, which has punctuated the supposed town hall meetings and the debate about health care reform. But it has reminded me that I have long been opposed to the derogatory use of labels to characterize those who do not agree with one's own point of view.
Sanitation is an important and often overlooked practice to control diseases in the home orchard. Many fruits can be grown more successfully and with less dependence on chemicals by using good sanitation.
I've never been stuck in an elevator, but I'd rather not. I'd also prefer not to get stranded at the top of one of those double-decker Ferris wheels. Even on one of those chance rides with a pretty girl.
I have always been a fan of TV game shows. When I went to school in Social Circle, we lived right across the street from the school and they let me go home for lunch. I would sneak in a few minutes of "Concentration" and "Jeopardy."
Yes, my dock is in a new home, floating for a change. And I am glad that the folks at Peach Brandy Cottage are enjoying it. I actually had five people who were interested, but Caroline was the first respondent.
In the past two weeks, I have been asked three times about trees with wet wounds. The foul smelling liquid ooze from wounds in the bark or wood of various shade trees is known as slime flux or wetwood.
When you have children, there are those memorable moments that are etched in your mind. You remember their first steps, the first time they babble something that sounds like "Daddy," their first day of school and the list goes on and on.
Herbs are great for the novice gardener. They grow quickly, and most can tolerate a range of soil conditions. Plus, many are naturally pest-resistant.
Recently, I received notice that my dock permit expires in September. That is somewhat ironic because the dock has been on dry land for several years, and even now the little cove on whose shores it sits is mostly a "marshland." So I am certainly not paying to renew that permit.
Some people tout our state because it is largely non-union.
Normally, I write articles with suggestions on what gardeners should do, but this article is dedicated to what not to do in August.
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Some love stories begin with chance meetings, glances across the room, or even horrible blind dates that actually work out.
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For decades, San Antonio's biggest claim to fame was the Alamo, site of the famous 1836 battle. San Antonio has become a major hub for high-tech companies such as Rackspace, SecureLogix, CYFOR Technologies and Futurex, among others. The San Antonio Economic Development Foundation reports that in 2010 IT and cyber businesses had an economic impact of $10 billion, with estimates that the number will exceed $15 billion by 2015.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov), the San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan area showed strong employment in January of 2014 in the following sectors:
- Construction: 41,900 jobs
- Education and health services: 137,900 jobs
- Leisure and hospitality: 113,900 jobs
- Professional and business services: 111,500 jobs
- Trade, transportation, and utilities: 156,200 jobs
San Antonio's economy and career opportunities
Metropolitan San Antonio is the second largest city in Texas and was home to more than 1.38 million people in 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates. San Antonio also has a large military presence -- Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph AFB and Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation are located in or near San Antonio. Those installations provide numerous of civilian jobs in information technology, education, healthcare, real estate, education and financial services. San Antonio's median family income in 2012 was $51,486, the Census Bureau reports. The BLS cites median hourly wages for the following jobs in San Antonio in May of 2013:
- Automotive service technicians and mechanics at $17.39
- Computer network support specialists at $25.50
- Civil engineering technicians at $18.71
- Paralegals and legal assistants at $20.48
- Pharmacy technicians at $15.41
Students choosing a first job or seeking more career opportunities may wish to explore their options at a San Antonio vocational, trade or technical school.
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, Economy at a Glance, Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 2014, www.bls.gov/eag/eag.tx_sanantonio_msa.htm
Information Technology/Cybersecurity, San Antonio Economic Development Foundation, www.sanantonioedf.com/industry-clusters/it-a-cyber-security
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, Occupational Employment Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2013, www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_41700.htm
"San Antonio Metro Area's Household Income at $51,486 in 2012, American Community Survey Shows," press release, U.S. Census Bureau, September 19, 2013, www.census.gov/newsroom/releases/archives/american_community_survey_acs/cb13-r83.html
San Antonio, Texas, State & Country QuickFacts, U.S. Census Bureau, 2012, http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/4865000.html
"Texas' New Tech Hub," Chris Warren, San Antonio Magazine, February 2014, www.sanantoniomag.com/SAM/February-2014/Texas-New-Tech-Hub/


text: I'm trying to get back into BMX, but have been gone a while and not to sure on what to get. I am kind of big, (6'1", 210) and was looking at the Hoffman Rhythm, because it isn't too expensive, and has a 21" top tube, something that is rare in complete bikes. Do you think that would hold up? I'm not going to be doing back flips or anything, but will probably be doing other stuff that will be hard on the bike. I don't want to spend too much money, and this seems like a pretty good bike. Does anybody have any experience or insight on this bike? I'll just be using it for street/trail type stuff. Thanks!


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Hello guys,
Has anyone got any info on using this type of filter?
Pro's, con's.
Alan Alberry.
strawbx wrote:Hello guys,
Has anyone got any info on using this type of filter?
Pro's, con's.
Alan Alberry.
strawbx wrote:Re the HMF info - Thanks guys. Now I've got my head round the brilliant simplicity I'm certainly going to use them in all my tanks when my fish-house is completed. Just have to find a supplier for the foam.
Tapio Martimo wrote:... is that I would not recommend it to be used with wood-eating Panaque-plec*s as their decay matter, consisting largely wood dust, would soon stop up the flow of water in the mat.
Finally, I would strongly recommend you to read the theory behind the mat filter from the Deters website. It is, in my opinion, very important to notice e.g. that the flow rate of water in the mat should not be too high so that the nitrogen bacteria inhabiting the mat can oxidize the ammonia and nitrites into nitrates.
joern wrote:there also exist a Finlandian translation of Olafs site, isn' it..
... Panaque (more the big Panaque, not yet observed on "Panaqolus") also like the foam...i don't know why, i personally believe, that these species may be to hungry...as not all panaque do it...
Look here: http://forum.planetcatfish.com/viewtopic.php?t=6948
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Redruth farmer hits out at anonymous threat to blacklist his products
Posted: September 24, 2013|
A Redruth beef farmer has hit out at an anonymous group that threatened to blacklist his products if he failed to declare his views on the controversial badger cull.
Ashley Wood, who is chairman of Lanner Parish Council and runs Penhalveor Farm, said the email warned him that if he failed to respond it would assume he was supporting the cull.
The email then stated that it would send the farmer's name to retailers and other consumers asking them to boycott his products.
The Government is currently undertaking two pilot badger culls in Somerset and Gloucestershire.
It is part of a series of measures to eradicate TB including testing for cattle and movement controls.
Mr Wood, who has been farming since the 1980s and has a small herd of organic beef, said he was outraged by the threat from people too cowardly to identify themselves.
He said: "The cull isn't happening in this area. Legitimate boycotts are an effective tool and have been used effectively in Africa and other areas.
"But I don't want anybody reading my mind and assuming my position whatever side of the fence I maybe on. It said we were dairy farmers, which we are not. I don't see a necessity to say what my view is."
He reported the email to the NFU who stepped in and tracked down the organisation that sent the email.
Mr Wood said the farmer's union acted swiftly and served an injunction on the group preventing them from contacting him again.
Richard Angove, from the NFU's Helston office, said he could not comment on the case because of data protection, but said it was aware of emails threatening to boycott farmers being sent in Cornwall.
He said: "We have seen a limited number of these emails. I think this is wrong because it assumes a person's position.
"Emails can be tracked and traced, whether they are anonymous or not."
Mr Wood also contacted the Soil Association and National Beef Association warning them of the practice.