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September 11, 2000
J. Charles Fox, Assistant Administrator
Mississippi River/Gulf of Mexico Action Plan (4503F)
c/o U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20460
RE:Comment on Draft Plan of Action for Reducing, Mitigating, and Controlling Hypoxia in the Northern Gulf of Mexico
Dear Mr. Fox:
We are writing to provide comments on the Draft Plan of Action for Reducing, Mitigating, and Controlling Hypoxia in the Northern Gulf of Mexico (Plan). This issue is important to Minnesota because as the headwaters state of the Mississippi River, we are committed to a healthy Mississippi River ecosystem that benefits Minnesota as well as our downstream neighbors. As such, it is our view that the Plan needs to responsibly reflect broadly shared goals for environmental protection in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as throughout the Mississippi Basin, and that the strategies that are recommended should responsively echo a broad consensus of the stakeholders. Some of the primary principles that we have advocated in our participation on the Task Force have been (1) the establishment of clear goals and outcomes that are supported by good science getting at the root of the problem; (2) reasonable time frames for implementation as well as evaluation; (3) flexibility for states to develop and use a variety of functionally equivalent approaches; (4) ongoing monitoring to enhance knowledge of the problem and solutions; and (5) increased resources to carry out the Plan.
We believe these principles continue to be useful in meeting the mandate of Section 604(b) of P.L. 105-383, which requires the President, in conjunction with the chief executive officers of the states, to develop and submit to Congress a Plan, based on the integrated assessment for reducing, mitigating and controlling hypoxia in the northern Gulf of Mexico. In developing the Plan, the President is to consult with state, Indian tribe, and local government, academic, agricultural, industry and environmental groups and representatives. The Plan is to include incentive-based partnership approaches, and shall also include the social and economic costs and benefits of the measures for reducing, mitigating and controlling hypoxia.
As responsibility to address this issue moves from the Task Force to the federal government agencies and ultimately to the states, there will be a need to engage stakeholders representing interest groups as well as local citizens and officials. Because there has been a limited access of stakeholder groups to the process, through primarily the Task Force public meetings and public notice comment, this burden for states to involve stakeholders in the implementation phase will be significant. Time and resources for this important task should be included in the final Plan.
It has been beneficial for states such as Minnesota that have participated in the Task Force in understanding the issues, and helping shape the Plan. We have remained committed to that participation. We are generally supportive of the Plan, but would urge consideration of the following issues and points.
1. The need for clear goals backed up by good science
We have reviewed each of the three goal options and would acknowledge strengths of each option. We would recommend that option 1b best meets the needs of the plan, as it focuses on the restoration of the Gulf waters as the primary outcome. The importance of the environmental and economic conditions within the basin all must be recognized within the plan's final goal statement. The "Within Basin Goal" and the "Quality of Life Goal" are appropriate and should be included in the final listing of goals.
Because the Mississippi Watershed is so large and the transport and fate mechanisms are complex, it will be necessary that the goals, as well as the action strategies, not be cast in stone and that an adaptive management framework, underscored by ongoing scientific information gathering, underpin the Plan. Additional scientific assessment and research will be critical to improved understanding of the problem and identifying effective solutions. While the Plan needs to have an emphasis on the financial resources needed to implement a voluntary adoption strategy, progress must not be measured by dollars spent. The Plan should emphasize that the money spent through programs like Environmental Quality Incentive Program, Conservation Reserve Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, Clean Water Act Section319 (319), etc. will only be effective if they lead to the desired environmental outcomes of the long-term goals that are adopted.
2. State delivery of the Plan through existing mechanisms with adequate federal funding
We believe that there are a number of existing programs at both the state and federal level that can be used to address this issue. We want to emphasize that the Plan should not overlay yet another program on states without first looking at how existing programs can be used to address hypoxia in the northern Gulf. We also want to ensure that the work on this issue does not take resources from existing state programs and priorities. In particular, the state of Minnesota launched a basin planning effort more than four years ago. This effort provides a framework for delivering both the nonpoint source and point source programs through a geographic approach. This effort is effectively identifying and resolving priority issues within the state of Minnesota, and should not be set aside to address this emerging national issue. On the other hand, if timing is flexible and additional resources are brought to these approaches, a win-win can occur in addressing local, state, and national priorities. We want to ensure that time lines set by the Plan will be compatible with various states' watershed and basin programs. While the watersheds/basins that may contribute to hypoxia in the northern Gulf are high priority, so are other waters of the state, such as Lake Superior and the Red River of the North, both international waters.
One concern we would have as a state focusing on a national problem would be that all states that contribute to the problem do their share to resolve the problem. If, for example, we decided to move forward with a program to address this issue in Minnesota, we would not want to be penalized if others did not move forward. We would need to figure out a level of success that we would try to attain that would be our share. Although we know there are limits to understanding the exact numbers, it is possible to make estimates.
States are also in the process of accelerating their Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) programs. Because Minnesota does not currently include a water quality standard for nitrogen other than ammonia or nitrate nitrogen for designated drinking water in our state standards, it is not clear how this program could or should be brought to bear on the hypoxia problem. Unless additional funding is targeted for nutrient management, it is likely that this issue will compete with TMDL listings for priority in existing programs until at least 2002, when anticipated nutrient criteria are scheduled to be established. Several stakeholders have indicated a concern with the application of the TMDL process to resolve the hypoxia problem. With adequate funding and coordination provided prior to 2002, it would be possible to adapt certain elements of methodology embedded in the watershed management program and to make significant progress in reducing nitrogen flux to the river, while minimizing the most controversial aspects as well as the perceived legal implications that currently are associated with TMDLs.
Finally, we feel strongly that adequate resources must be dedicated to implementation of this Plan, rather than robbing from current inadequate resources. The Plan suggests that State Revolving Fund and 319 monies be targeted toward the work outlined in the Plan. These funds are currently supporting significant point and nonpoint remediation and protection activities, which should not be stopped in order to support the Plan. During the past 18 months, the state of Minnesota has been advised by the federal government that 319 funds could be targeted toward activities in the Great Lakes, toward TMDLs, toward lakes activities, and toward wetlands. While it is true that some of these efforts will go towards helping reduce nutrients that contribute to the hypoxia problem, we think this effort will require much greater effort than current funding supports. The state of Minnesota has believed that funding nonpoint source programs is critical, and has a state grant program that provides funding for nonpoint source programs in addition to 319. Each year we receive an increasing number of excellent applications that we are unable to support. The federal government must provide additional adequate funding rather than diverting existing funding if states are to successfully implement this national Plan.
3. Voluntary adoption by farmers and landowners with adequate financial incentives and technical assistance
Farmers are currently being engaged through state nonpoint source programs to identify activities that are impacting off site water quality. These programs help farmers plan holistically and implement best management practices that are both effective and reasonable. Because this issue manifests itself a great distance from Midwest farmers, it is important that an outstanding job of education be provided to our farmers. Adequate incentives and technical assistance must be provided to offset the perceived risks inherent in adopting best management practices for nutrient source reduction as well as to induce land use and management changes for increased watershed denitrification.
4. Flexibility for adaptive management
The integrated assessment identifies large areas such as the Upper Mississippi multi-state sub-basin contribution to the Gulf hypoxia problem. As management decisions move more to the states and locally, it will be important that additional adequate resources and technical support is provided to further assess, plan and manage nutrient reductions at a finer scale, such as the major watershed and basin level within each state. We do not believe it is critical to completely address issues at this finer scale prior to beginning action on the hypoxia problem, but it is necessary that the policies and approaches that are foundational to this effort are designed to accommodate this information as it is obtained. Ongoing planning at all scales should be scheduled to take advantage of the best information that becomes available.
Finally, we have some concerns about some of the timing and scheduling provided in the Plan. We make the following suggestions, which we believe would provide a better overall schedule for implementation.
The state of Minnesota does support the holistic/basin approach for addressing hypoxia in the northern Gulf of Mexico. We are hopeful that our comments will help ensure that the final Plan will be implemented at the local and state level, with the support of adequate federal funds.
Karen A. Studders


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Using bootchart in Foresight Linux
If you plan to see what your system is actually booting up during the boot of your Foresight Linux OS, then you need to install bootchart.
sudo conary update bootchart
Reboot, it will also add automatically init=/sbin/bootchartd to kernel line. No need to add/edit anything.
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java -jar /usr/share/java/bootchart.jar
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Joe is the Vice Chairman of the Advertising Standards Committee, a member of the Marketing Society of Kenya and The Public Relations Society of Kenya. He received the distinguished Marketing Society of Kenya Warrior Award in 2010. He is an active Rotarian and heads Rotary's PR Group that covers the entire African continent. He is a Past Assistant Governor in Rotary District 9200 which consists of 5 countries, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Eritrea.
He has sat on the judging panel of the Public Relations Society of Kenya Annual Awards for 6 consecutive years and of the Eve Woman of the Year Awards in 2006.
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Wrestling fans, when you bring a group of 10 or more to an Ohio State wrestling match at St. John Arena during the 2011-12 season, you and your group will have an opportunity to participate in special group experiences.*
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Nikon pulls D800 promo videos with Canon content
In a promo video for its recently released D800 at its Bangkok launch, Nikon included footage that not only was used without permission but also shot with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II. Once the video was shared on YouTube (below), people who recognized their work began calling Nikon out on its mistake. One such party was Norwegian pro photographer Terje S�rgjerd, whose work is seen in Nikon's video, was used without permission, and was shot with a Canon 5D Mark II.
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Boateng moved from Portsmouth to Genoa initially for an undisclosed fee (thought to be around £5m), and was then shipped to Milan on a year-long deal with a buy-out option for a permanent transfer. And so, Genoa could end up making a decent profit on KPB without him ever having played for their team, which is bizarre enough, or they'll get him to begin the 2011-12 season should he perform poorly for the Rossonieri this coming year.
For Milan, it seems like the ultimate hedge, and honestly, there are worse things a club can do with a wage packet. Let someone else pay the transfer fee and then promise a bigger fee somewhere down the road while still coming away with the player. Could this be a tactic a lot of teams use now that money's a little tighter? Or is this just some weird Italian thing?
To close out, an interesting soundbite from Genoa owner Enrico Preziosi about the deal: "Our club must have good relations with the big clubs. Boateng will be a Genoa player but will not play with us. We'll see what club we can find an agreement with."
Pretty sure that Genoa have as much right to players as any other team in the league, and that you're allowed to be competitive. Having good relations with the big clubs sounds to me like you want to be in their good graces so as to catch any scraps falling from their dinner table. You don't owe them anything, Genoa. Enjoy watching KPB having a tidy season in someone else's shirt, I guess.


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With Twitter Analytics, users will be able to see a plethora of data about their account; for example, information about which tweets are most successful, which tweets caused people to unfollow, and who the most influential users are that reply and retweet their messages.
In the images below, you can see how some of this data is charted. A bar graph over 6-hour increments shows you mentions, follows and unfollows, for example, and you can filter tweets by categories that are defined as "best," "good," and "all."
In what will no doubt come as a blow to the third-party vendors that are already providing similar tools, we're hearing that the product will be free and that Twitter has no immediate plans to charge.
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text: Cleese Hits Stage to Fund $20M Divorce Monty Python comedian John Cleese, still bitter, will stage one-man show By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff Posted Oct 2, 2009 8:19 AM CDT STORY COMMENTS (7) (Newser) – Hit with a $20 million divorce settlement, John Cleese is taking to the stage for the first time in four years to raise some cash—and have a little fun airing his outrage at the payout to his third wife. A Ludicrous Evening with John Cleese… or How to Finance Your Divorce opens in Oslo tonight, and will continue in the US under the title A Final Wave at the World...or the Alimony Tour Year One, the Mail reports. "I get angry that I have to pack my trunk, just to go away to make money," the 70-year-old Cleese says. "That I, at my age, would have to plan my life anew to pay her all the money she is to get for the next seven years—well, it irritates me. I'd rather have been drinking coffee, reading books and writing. I can't afford that now." The payout reduces the actor's wealth to around $16 million, the Daily Mail estimates, and has cost him his home in London. John Cleese and then-wife Alice Faye Eichelberger arrive at the 2007 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Mortons on February 25, 2007 in West Hollywood, California. (Getty Images) British comedian John Cleese reacts to "Sebastian" the Carpet Python putting the squeeze on him at Taronga Zoo in Sydney in this Jan. 6, 2006 file photo. (AP Photo/Paul Miller, FIle) John Cleese and then-wife Alyce Faye Eichelberger arrive at the premiere of 'Monty Python's Spamalot' at The Grail Theater at the Wynn Las Vegas March 31, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Getty Images) ADVERTISEMENT(Click Prev or Next to continue viewing images.) « Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow Daily Mail (UK) (Source Grid ») Celebrity • Entertainment entertainment • celebrity • comedian • celebrity divorces • John Cleese • Monty Python To report an error on this story, notify our editors.


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The 87-year-old British broadcaster and naturalist was recently asked by BBC Radio 1's Greg James during an interview to describe the action of a curling match between Great Britain and the United States.
"The aim of this ritual is to land your walnut in the center of the nest," he says. "The frisking is frantic and often futile, making no difference to the net thrust, but it is playful and what makes this game the sliding curlers play so magical."
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KIRK DOUGLAS, 96, parties like a young 'un despite strokes and personal family setbacks -- the Hollywood legend still dazzles.
You think he might be another grumpy old geezer, a potential victim of elder abuse but not battling Kirk.
He was full of holiday cheer after dining at a star studded Tinsel Town eatery over the weekend.
Kirk seemed his old "Champion" self as he happily posed for photogs and fans alike before being driven off into the twilight by his driver.
The Hollywood icon seemed spritely following his meal at the trendy Mr Chow.
Tough guy Kirk who's outlasted most of his costars including pal Burt Lancaster, showed he still had some "Spartacus" in him, walking unassisted with the aid of a stick and looking like he might still give Barbara Stanwyck a hard time – was dazzling dapper in a brown suit.
Kirk, "The Ragman's Son" (the title of his first memoir),has managed to remain active, finally retiring from acting in 2003, and became the world's oldest blogger four years ago.
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|Acute coronary artery dilation due to Kawasaki disease and subsequent late calcification as detected by electron beam computed tomography.
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|We wanted to clarify the relationships between the degree of acute coronary artery dilation caused by Kawasaki disease and subsequent late calcification. Electron beam computed tomography (EBCT) was used to study 79 patients who had previously undergone selective coronary angiograms less than 100 days after the onset of Kawasaki disease. The EBCT was performed using an Imatron C-150 with a 100-ms exposure time and consecutive images at 6-mm intervals. The interval from the onset of Kawasaki disease to EBCT ranged from 2 to 242 months (median, 103 months). The maximum diameters of the right coronary, the left anterior descending, and the left circumflex arteries, as well as the bifurcation of the left coronary artery were measured in the initial coronary angiograms. A total of 250 branches, including 53 left coronary arteries, were measured, and the relationship between the degree of the initial coronary artery dilation and subsequent calcification in the branches and left coronary artery was analyzed. The coronary arterial diameter of all branches that eventually calcified was 6 mm or greater. The incidence of calcification in branches measuring 6 mm or greater on the initial coronary angiogram was 12% at 5 years, 44% at 10 years, and 94% at 20 years (n = 141). Dilation greater than 6 mm is associated with a high probability of late calcification.
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Chicken étouffée, a classic Louisiana dish, is made nutty and deeply colored using a dark roux that's baked in the oven.
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Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the last night of feasting before the ritual fasting of Lent. Mardi Gras falls on March 4 this year, so Lent begins on March 5.
Mardi Gras offers as good a reason as any to celebrate. I mean, why not? If you go the Cajun-Creole route to mark Mardi Gras, you'll be enjoying some of the best food in the world. This week, I'm definitely going that route with chicken étouffée for you to dish up on March 4.
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At The Tulsa Comic Con Expo you can meet TV and film celebrities along with experience celebrity Q & A's, panels, celebrity photo ops, and parties.. You can also take part in the Tulsa Comic Con Expo's cosplay, trivia contest and costume contests! Don't forget our new Tulsa's Got The Talent Contest. Want to see a TARDIS well you can as well as R2D2 units, Ghostbuster Cars and many other replica's from your favorite TV shows and Movies. Bring those Kids. We have a special place for them called THE KIDZ ZONE! KID'S 10 AND UNDER ARE FREE with a paid adult. (1 child per adult).
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|TYPE=CTF |IMAGE=94299.jpg |DEVELOPER=Jahrain |INFO=This is a standard CTF symmetrical map. It consists of 2 moving rocket carriers racing side by side through the desert. The map idea was inspired from a UT2K4 map, however this map features a completely original design created specifically for TF2 CTF gameplay. Additionally, a Maps#Control Point CP version of the map exists.
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The map has been updates to version 2, little overview of the changes: In this new update, a couple exploits have been fixed, as well as some major adjustments have been made to give a better class balance. A lot more cover has been added to make it less friendly to Snipers, and a closer bridge has been added to benefit slower classes. Overall this version is more goal-oriented, and more balanced for all classes. |DOWNLOADLINK=Download (10MB) Mirror (10MB) |STRAT= Offensive and defenses tactics require some team coordination to execute efficiently, however the map is also designed to give skilled solo players a chance.
While your team is boarding their carrier, it's a good idea to defend them from your own carrier with [[Sniper] as they are vulnerable out in the open on the deck and cat walks. There are solo routes for certain classes. Any class that is able to get on top of the rocket has a direct route to the intel room without being in the line of sight from the opposing team. There is also a sun roof on top of the control room that one can drop through and [[ambush]those guarding the intelligence.
Defense on this map is not as easy as most CTF maps. The opposing teams can gain quick entry to the control room where your intelligence is stored if all routes are not guarded. There are a few hot spots for sentry guns but for an impenetrable defense it will require a precise coordination of at least 3 sentry guns, each one defending the others vulnerable spots. It's a good idea to use Heavies and Demomen to keep those invading the carrier pushed back as far as possible.Another strategy is for Demomen to use their Sticky Bombs to launch themselves from one carrier to the other. It is possible (using this strategy) to capture the Intel in mere seconds by launching across, grabbing the Intel and launching back. There is also a wind force that will push players back if they try to jump across the map from one carrier to another, so getting directly across without using the extension bridges is not easy, but there are some spots to build a defense against those trying to jump across onto your carrier.
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UK – REC hits back at Ed Miliband for demonising recruitment industry
In response to Ed Miliband's speech at the Labour Party conference, where he accused recruitment agencies of hiring exclusively from overseas and discriminating against UK job seekers, Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) CEO Kevin Green said: "This is the third time we have heard him say this about our sector and it is simply not true. We have asked for the evidence and nothing has been produced. Rather than engaging in name calling politics, Labour should be building relationships with key business sectors, especially one that focuses on getting people into work
"Employers and the recruiters that help them have to look to the EU and beyond to source the skills they so desperately need. Politicians should do more to support UK businesses who are keen to hire staff rather than adding further red tape. Ed Miliband should focus less on demonising the recruitment industry and more on how we should train and invest in our young people so that they are better placed to get the jobs available," he added.
The Labour Party has focused on recruitment in the run up to its annual Labour Party conference, this year held in Brighton, England. As it gears up for the general election in 2015, party leader Ed Miliband, along with other members of the party, has made employment issues one of their central party themes.
During his Party address in Brighton Mr Miliband proposed an immigration bill that would restrict the ability of large firms to recruit out with the European Union, unless they also hired a British apprentice. Ed Miliband has also promised to tackle controversial zero-hours contracts, with Kevin Green insisting that his proposals went too far, adding more cost and complexity to employment.
Last month the Labour Party was forced to back down following accusations against major retailers for unscrupulous employment practices. Labour MP Chris Bryan accused companies of favouring the recruitment of foreign workers over local people.
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Mark 26/09/2013 5:04 am
Another classic example of a politician who has most likely never worked in industry or ever had a job in the real world, trying to tell business how to operate. these people are farcical.
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Carl 25/09/2013 8:36 am
Well spoken Kevin Green
This is not the first time Milliband has spoken out on employment issues without having any idea of the reality.
I recall that during the past year he stated it wrong that after three months temporary works do not get the same rate of pay as equivalant permanent colleagues -he clearly received no briefing on the AWR.
Whoever is responsible for briefing him is clearly not up to the task - and this guy believes he could be the next PM!
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Tokyo - The yen edged down against the dollar and euro in Asia on Wednesday after Japan posted its worst ever April trade deficit, fuelling yen-negative sentiment.
News that the Bank of Japan announced no fresh policy measures after a two-day policy meeting triggered yen-buying but it soon fizzled.
The dollar was quoted at 102.55 yen in Tokyo afternoon trade against 102.47 yen in New York late Tuesday.
The euro also firmed to 132.43 yen from 132.26 yen in New York and to $1.2913 from $1.2906.
Official data released on Wednesday showed that Japan incurred a trade deficit for the 10th straight month in April, with the shortfall expanding almost 70 percent year-on-year as a weak yen pushed up import bills.
It was the biggest deficit for the month of April in comparable official data that goes back to 1979.
The Bank of Japan held off fresh measures as it ended a two-day policy meeting on Wednesday, after its massive monetary easing in early April drove the yen down to multi-year lows against the dollar.
The market on Wednesday is awaiting testimony in Congress by US Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.
Investors will be watching for signs that the Fed might be ready to alter its quantitative easing (QE) policy, or to project just when and how it might reel in its aggressive bond purchases.
"His comments on the likelihood of an earlier end to QE could have significant directional impact on the USD and investors may be wary of placing large directional bets until they see the details of his speech," National Australia Bank said in a note.
The dollar was higher against other Asia-Pacific currencies.
It rose to Sg$1.2592 from Sg$1.2546 Tuesday afternoon, to 9,777 Indonesian rupiah from 9,760 rupiah and to 1,112.23 South Korean won from 1,111.48 won.
The US unit also firmed to 29.79 Thai baht from 29.72 baht, to Tw$29.80 from Tw$29.72 and to 41.21 Philippine pesos from 41.13
pesos and to 55.46 Indian rupees from 55.08 rupees.
The Australian dollar slipped to 97.83 US cents from 98.10 cents while the Chinese yuan changed hands at 16.69 yen against 16.72 yen. (Dow Jones Newswires contributed to this report) - Sapa-AFP
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The Philadelphia Flyers were one of the biggest question marks in the League entering the season after a massive roster overhaul that saw them lose three top-six forwards while adding an expensive goalie and a 39-year-old KHL expatriate. No one was sure just where they would finish in the standings.
But following a 4-1 win against the Canadiens on Saturday, the Flyers earned a playoff spot, and they still remain in the hunt for the top spot in the conference.
Here are six reasons they got to this point:
1. A late burst by Bryz: When Ilya Bryzgalov met with the media following a 6-4 loss to the Penguins that saw him get pulled in the second period after allowing three goals on 13 shots -- including a pair of shorthanded goals less than two minutes apart -- Bryzgalov said, "I know I've got to be better. I will continue to work on this but … I'll try to find peace in my soul to play in this city." Whatever he's found has worked perfectly; since that game, Bryzgalov is 12-3-1 with a 1.63 goals-against average, a .940 save percentage and four shutouts.
2. Hartnell's resurgence: Scott Hartnell had been floundering when coach Peter Laviolette tossed him a lifeline for a game Oct. 22 against the St. Louis Blues, putting him at right wing on a line with center Claude Giroux and left wing Jaromir Jagr. In the ensuing five months, Hartnell has gone from the fourth line to the All-Star Game and his best NHL season, with a career-best 35 goals. He's been a physical force and excelled both at 5-on-5 and on the power play, where he's tied for the League lead with 15 extra-man goals.
3. Rookies fitting right in: Generally, Stanley Cup contenders don't have much time to work rookies into the starting lineup. However, the Flyers have played 12 rookie skaters -- tied for most in the League -- including six who made their NHL debuts this season. And they've gotten huge contributions from their first-year players. Matt Read has 21 goals, and Read and Sean Couturier have anchored the penalty kill all season. In all, they've gotten 53 goals from their first-year players, by far the most in the League.
4. Giroux taking a lead role: When Flyers GM Paul Holmgren traded Jeff Carter and Mike Richards in June, one of the reasons he cited was the development of Claude Giroux. Giroux was an All-Star last season, but has raised his game even higher in 2011-12. He's second in the League with 59 assists and third with 86 points, plays on the first power-play and penalty-kill units, and has emerged as a Hart Trophy candidate.
5. Jaromir Jagr's influence: No one was sure what the Flyers were getting when they signed Jagr after a three-year stint in the KHL, but the future Hall of Famer has been a revelation on and off the ice. He has 18 goals and 49 points in 65 games, and has emerged as arguably the most respected figure in the locker room for his on- and off-ice work ethic.
6. Paul Holmgren's decision-making: The Flyers' GM has shown a willingness to be creative and take calculated risks, and this season almost all of them have worked out. He traded franchise stalwarts Carter and Richards in June with no offensive drop-off thanks to outstanding front-line depth -- 10 forwards have at least 10 goals, and four have scored at least 20. He spent big on Bryzgalov, and after a slow start, that move is paying major dividends. He didn't make any panic moves when top defenseman and team captain Chris Pronger was lost for the season due to a concussion. He resisted the urge to overhaul his roster for Rick Nash at the trade deadline, instead adding a pair of low-risk, high-reward defensemen in Nicklas Grossmann and Pavel Kubina. Holmgren deftly watched as all the question marks became exclamation points and his team stayed in the running for the top spot in the conference all season.
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Public Protector Thuli Madonsela began an inquiry on Thursday into problems with RDP houses and the illegal conversion of panel-vans into taxis.
"Both of these systemic investigations focus on what we refer to as maladministration involving service failure," Madonsela said in Pretoria.
"A systemic investigation is supposed to get to the bottom of things so that we can reduce the number of complaints."
Madonsela was launching a process of public hearings in every province, starting July 12 and ending August 31.
The theme of the "stakeholder consultative dialogue" was "joining hands to end maladministration and ensure responsive service delivery", she said.
"RDP houses are something that has been a problem for years. RDP houses target the most vulnerable in society," Madonsela said.
She said her office received numerous complaints about RDP houses. This related to, among other things, waiting periods and irregularities.
She said she had no plans to regulate the motor industry or public transport industry.
"The Public Protector has to investigate allegations or suspicions of maladministration or improper conduct in state affairs."
Madonsela said her office was getting involved because there was an allegation of regulatory failure.
The launch would be addressed by concerned parties, who would discuss the problems with RDP houses and the regulatory gaps in the illegal conversion of panel-vans into taxis. – Sapa
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By The Associated Press
TOKYO — Toyota's president apologized for the automaker's global recalls and promised to beef up quality control by setting up a special committee he would head himself.
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda said the automaker was still deciding what to do to fix braking problems with the popular Prius gas-electric hybrid.
Toyoda, grandson of Toyota's founder, was speaking at a hastily called news conference in Nagoya, Japan, late Friday, which was shown at Toyota's Tokyo office by satellite feed.
The automaker has acknowledged the new Prius that went on sale in May last year has braking problems. Toyoda did not announce a recall, but Toyota said this week it was considering one.


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Charles Toledo: UncutOctober 25, 2012
Senior Captain Recollects on Cross-Country Career and Future Running Plans
Cross country runner Charles Toledo is a product of hard work and dedication to the sport. In his four years at the University of Tampa, he has transformed into a school record holder and one of the top runners in the Sunshine State Conference.
The senior captain has many great memories from his successful UT career, but none is more significant than the 2011 SSC Championship, when Tampa won its first conference title. Toledo paced the Spartans as its number one runner.
"It was one of the best days of my life," explained Toledo on winning conference. Toledo also helped lead UT to a second place finish at NCAA Regional's in 2011, qualifying the team for a trip to NCAA Nationals.
The success of last season is driving the entire team and especially Toledo. The history major strongly wants to return to Nationals. His personal goal is a top 15 finish in the South Region, but he stresses the emphasis on every member of the team running well in order to find success.
As for the individual success for Toledo over his Spartan career, he simply attributes it to "buying into the program." Toledo says you need to believe in what you're working towards, a recipe that led to huge improvements his sophomore season. He also gives thanks to the UT coaching staff.
"Coach Dror (Vaknin) has been the catalyst for my success in college," explained Toledo. Additionally, he appreciates the aid of Coach Jarrett Slaven, whom Toledo calls a mentor and someone he looks up to.
On top of Toledo's daily running routine, he is also a member of The University of Tampa's ROTC program. Toledo explained he always wanted to be in the military and serve his country. Through the ROTC program he will owe four years of active military duty upon graduating.
These two large commitments are sometimes difficult to juggle. Over the summer, Toledo had to attend a Leadership Development Assessment Course. This required ROTC training set him back a bit in terms of summer running, but the senior seems to be finding his stride again lately.
This hard work and dealing with the difficult task of balancing a schedule does not go unnoticed by his Spartan teammates.
"Charles is a dedicated runner and one of the hardest working individuals on the team," said fellow captain Lewis Price. "He has great goals ahead in the future and it was a pleasure running with him these past four years," he added.
Price and Toledo are just two elements of the outstanding senior class that should provide valuable experience over the final weeks of the season. Toledo has run with Price, Tory Webb, Mike Leone and Jake Bailey all four years.
"It's been a great ride with these guys," Toledo said of his fellow seniors. "They're my brothers."
Regarding life after UT, Toledo wants to continue running competitively and focus on the 5k and 10k distances. His ultimate goal is to break 14:30 in the 5k and 30:30 in the 10k. He vows to work towards these goals, "for as long as it takes."
Later in his career, Toledo can see himself getting into marathons. As for right now though, the focus is on the remainder of this exciting cross-country finale.
The Spartans will race in the NCAA South Regional's on November 3rd in Huntsville, Ala. A top three finish will advance the men's team to NCAA Nationals, taking place on November 17th in Joplin, Missouri.
Written by Mike Leone


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Sony makes first Android-based Walkman, Z1000, official
09/13, 12:50pm
Premium player has Tegra 2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DNLA
Sony has announced its first Android-based Walkman, the NW-Z1000 series of premium music players. The latest Walkman will run Android 2.3 and features a glare resistant 4.3-inch screen with 800x640 resolution. The NW-Z100 uses the 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 and will be available in in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB capacity. In addition to Sony's proprietary W. Music player application, the NW-Z100 will have access to the Android Market app library.


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Judy Mae Jarvis
Memorial services for Mrs. Jarvis will be 5 p.m. Saturday, May 23 at Full Gospel Tabernacle in Lebanon.
Mrs. Jarvis, 66, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009. She worked many years at the Tennessee Woolen Mills in Lebanon.
She was preceded in death by, ex-husband, Claude Smith; father, Elmer Jarvis; and brothers, Elmer Jr. and Jack Jarvis Sr.
Survivors include: mother, Betty Jarvis; daughter, Alica Smith; sons, Peter (Renee) and Adam Smith; grandchildren, Daisy (John) Potts, Amanda (Barry) Craddock, Cindy (Stanley) King and Donovan and Ginger Smith; brothers, John, Jerry (Charlotte), Mickey (Frances), Jesse, Jack Jr. (Yvonne), Patrick (Teresa) and David Jarvis; sisters, Betty Wolverton and Dixie (Donnie) Barbee; sisters-in-law, Janie Jarvis and Mary Smith; nine great-grandchildren; 23 nieces and nephews; and numerous other relatives.
Obituaries for May 15, 2009
Judy Mae Jarvis


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Sahel: Thousands of Touaregs flee into Burkina Faso
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|10 February 2012
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At least 8,000 Touaregs fleeing fighting in neighbouring Mali have found refuge in Burkina Faso, having arrived "in a dire humanitarian condition", the government said yesterday.
It said it would set up a coordination committee to bring the refugees - currently spread between the western and Sahelian parts of the country - to a centralized location and provide education and sanitation.
"The humanitarian situation is alarming because most of them are sleeping in the open air despite the hospitality of their host," said Modeste Konkobo, humanitarian officer with the Burkina Faso Red Cross.
"With the current bad weather [harmattan winds] this means looming health problems when added to the precarious food, sanitary and drinking water situation for such a huge group," Konkobo said.
He said the refugees needed immediate "survival assistance" since they had arrived empty-handed. Other needs included blankets, cooking materials, mats and tents. The Red Cross is deploying some 40 volunteers.
Konkobo said refugees were still arriving in "large numbers" in Inabao and Deou (Oudalan Province), and Mentao (Soum Province). Some 4,000 refugees arrived in the region on 8 February.
"We are afraid this will aggravate the already bad food situation with the deficit we are facing," said Boureima Yiougo, governor of Sahel Region.
The government said 146 of the country's 350 communes had experienced much lower rains this year and could face "famine", and that it would subsidize cereals to lessen the impact on residents of the region.
The National Commission for Refugees and the local UNHCR office are due to conduct a joint assessment mission in Sahel Region, which borders Mali.
"They urgently need shelter since they caught us by surprise. We have only five tents," said Hima Barke, a UNHCR official in Soum Province. "Just a week ago there were 40 refugees in the province, now there are 1,127."
Meanwhile, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reported on 9 February that at least 30,000 displaced people in Mali were in a dire condition because of fighting in the north of the country since mid-January.
In Aguelhoc (150km northeast of Kidal in northeastern Mali), it said, fierce fighting had forced some 4,000 people to flee their homes. Most had little food and were living in improvised shelters in the semi-desert region. A few have been sheltered by host families.
The ICRC said it and the Mali Red Cross were preparing to distribute millet, rice, oil and salt; as well as tarpaulins, blankets, sleeping mats, buckets, kitchen utensils and hygiene items to the displaced.
"The Mali Red Cross has already made an emergency delivery of food for 600 displaced people whose situation was particularly worrying," the ICRC said.
In Ménaka, Gao Region, clashes prompted almost 26,000 people to flee their homes in search of safety, both within and outside the town, according to ICRC and Mali Red Cross estimates. The ICRC is also assessing the situation in Tessalit (Kidal Region) and Léré and Niafunké (Timbuktu Region), which have also been affected by fighting in the north of Mali. ICRC quoted "local sources" as saying there could still be 20,000 displaced people in these areas.
The fighting that took place in Ménaka and Andéramboukane also prompted over 15,000 people to seek refuge in Niger, in the northern Tillabéry Region just across the border from Mali.


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The Teardrop Prison
The Teardrop Prison
Inside a teardrop looking out
The joy and happiness inside
See the pain and sorrow
Surrounding, retaining surface tension
The drop does not fall
The triumphal, salient feeling inside
Moves the drop on its slide down
Descending the cheek of humanity
It is a sanctuary full of life
Surrounded by pain and suffering
The tear welled up in joy
Only to see clusters
Of lost humanity grieving
Losses, forgotten promises, misery
Inside the joy builds
Free-falling from the face
Headed for another place
A rush of all there is and was
Yet, could never be
Where did the joy come from?
It does not land, this teardrop
It crystalizes in a deep place
Caught in a flow of other tears
The heaving chest of the sorrowing
Convince the rains to fall
Here, a place, a feeling, a release
Yet, a prison of joy
A safe place, a happy place
Dripping down a wonderful face
Causing a smile, and a distant look.
A lovely poem, containing our emotions. I love how you describe the teardrop as "retaining surface tension." As if the delicate skin of that tear were entrusted to hold back a tidal wave of deep feelings rolling through the ocean, crashing onto shore, bursting through that delicate portal into another world.


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HIGH FIVE: Halloween treats are sweet, not scary
Fun-sized treats have their place, but why not go beyond the candy corn this year with a sweet or savory recipe that won't scare you away?
Frozen Frog Eggs
-- 2 Kiwi fruit
-- 1 cup of limeade (we used a natural brand without artificial color)
-- 1 tablespoon of honey
-- 8 3-ounce paper or plastic cups
-- Popsicle sticks
How to make it
1. To make a batch, cut a ripe, peeled kiwi fruit into chunks. Blend the fruit chunks with 1 cup of limeade and a tablespoon or so of honey until the mixture is somewhat smooth (some small lumps are fine).
2. Slice a second kiwi into eight thin pieces and press them into the bottoms of eight 3-ounce plastic or paper cups. Pour the blended mixture into the cups, filling them each about halfway.
3. Place the cups in a Pyrex baking dish and cover them with foil. Insert a popsicle stick through the foil and into each cup (the foil will hold the sticks in place) and freeze the pops until solid, about 4 hours.
4. When you're ready to remove the pops from their molds, you can loosen them by briefly dipping the bottoms of the cups in warm water if necessary. Makes 8.
Halloween Mud Pie
-- 16 Oreo cookies or chocolate graham crackers
-- 4 tbsp. butter, melted
-- 1 pint ice cream
-- 5 to 10 gummy worms
-- 1 cup fudge sauce
-- Whipped cream, optional
How to make it
1. Put cookies in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Empty into a bowl and stir in the melted butter. Press the mixture into a 9 inch pie plate to form a shell and freeze for 20 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, soften the ice cream slightly. Drop in a few gummy worms (that's the Halloween part) and spoon into the pie shell. Top with a thick layer of fudge sauce and freeze for at least 1 hour before serving with optional whipped cream. Makes 8 servings.
Pumpkin Roll Ups
-- Cream cheese or American cheese
-- Sun-dried-tomato tortillas
-- Toothpicks
-- Cilantro or parsley sprigs
How to make it
1. Spread cream cheese or lay American cheese slices on sun-dried-tomato tortillas.
2. Roll them up then cut them into 1-inch sections. Secure with a toothpick topped with a cilantro or parsley sprig.
Mummy Cake Pops
-- 1 Cake Mix, Any Flavor, Baked in 9 x 13 Pan
-- 1 Can of White Frosting
-- 4 Packages of White Candy Melts (12 oz. each)
-- Lollipop Sticks
-- Small Round Colored Candies
How to make it
1. Bake cake and crumble it into a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup of frosting to the cake. Add more frosting until the mixture can be handled and rolled into balls, approximately 2/3 cup of frosting.
2. Roll "dough" into balls about the size of a ping pong ball and place on a wax paper lined cookie sheet.
3. Microwave the candy melts at 50% power for thirty seconds and stir, repeating until melted.
4. Dip one tend of a lollipop stick in the melted chocolate and insert about half way into each cake ball. Place in the refrigerator for an hour or more until firm.
5. When they are firmed up, dip the cake pops into the melted candy coating (reheat in microwave if it starts to firm up), and rotate until completely coated, gently tapping on the side of the bowl to remove any excess.
6. Place the small round candies for the eyes and set them up in a Styrofoam block to dry.
7. Add the melted candy to ziplock baggie and trim off a corner, to make a piping bag. With a back and forth motion, decorate the cake pops to look like a mummy.
Peanut Butter Brownie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
-- Cupcakes
-- 2 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
-- 3/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons cake flour
-- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
-- 1/4 teaspoon salt
-- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
-- 1 1/4 cups sugar
-- 2 large eggs, beaten
-- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
-- 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
-- Frosting
-- 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
-- 8 oz powdered sugar
-- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
-- 1 tablespoon water
-- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
-- 3oz. bar bittersweet 60% chocolate, for garnish
1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. Place the chocolate in the top of a double boiler, or in a glass or stainless steel bowl set atop a pot with one-third-full of barely simmering water. Stir the chocolate until melted. Remove and set aside to cool.
3. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
4. In a separate large bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating each until incorporated. Add the cooled chocolate and mix until thoroughly combined.
5. Slowly add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and salt) into the chocolate mixture, beating on a low speed and then increasing to medium-high until fully mixed and smooth. Do not overmix.
6. Add the peanut butter chips and vanilla extract into the chocolate batter. Stir to combine.
7. Divide the batter evenly among 8 cupcake molds.
8. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the cupcakes to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely for 30 minutes before frosting.
9. For the frosting: Using a hand mixer, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on a low-medium speed until creamy and fluffy.
10. Gradually add the powdered sugar. Do it slowly so as to not create a big dust cloud. The frosting will appear to be slightly dry and crumbly.
11. Add the vanilla and water and continue to beat on a medium speed until the frosting is creamy but thick.
12. Add the creamy peanut butter and beat again until just combined.
13. Using an offset spatula, decorate the cooled cupcakes with the peanut butter frosting.
14. Using a microplane, box grater or vegetable peeler, grate or shave the bittersweet chocolate and sprinkle on top of the frosted cupcakes. Place the finished, decorated cupcakes on a serving platter and serve or store in an air-tight container.
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The latest motorcycle tire to make a splash in the world of motorsports is the Dunlop Sportmax Q3. Building on the success of its predecessors, the Q3 is a tire that's more than capable of providing a light, fast and quality riding experience.
Ideal for sport bikes, the front tire is currently available in two sizes: 120/60-17 and 120/70-17. It incorporates Dunlop's new Carbon Fiber Technology, which puts carbon fiber reinforcements in the tire's sidewalls. The end result is a strong, lightweight motorcycle tire that is resistant to high temperatures while also offering a high level of quality.
Dunlop also used its Intuitive Response Profile design and Multi-Tread rubber compounds for the rear tires, which significantly upgrades the steering and handling of the already-exemplary Dunlop brand. The structure and carcass of the tire have also been updated to give riders the most efficient experience possible.
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Jim Gaffigan's new book, 'Dad is Fat,' was inadvertently named by his now 7-year-old son when the first complete sentence he wrote was 'Dad is fat,' Gaffigan said. He will sign copies of his new book and answer questions at the Carmel Barnes & Noble on Thursday. / Provided by Random House
Writer, actor and stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan will be signing his new book at noon Thursday at Barnes & Noble, 14709 US Highway 31 North, Carmel. / Provided by Random House
Funny man Jim Gaffigan, best known for his observations on food (Hot Pockets) and laziness, is accustomed to the rigors of stand-up comedy tours.
But, rather than theaters and comedy clubs, Gaffigan is appearing in bookstores and chatting up children and their parents this month as he travels the country in support of his first book Dad is Fat named for what Gaffigans now 7-year-old son once wrote on a dry erase board.
I put him up for adoption, the Indiana native joked Wednesday during a telephone interview. Gaffigan was born in Chesterton and attended Purdue University.
Book appearances offer a casual back-and-forth with an audience that is different than performing stand-up, said Gaffigan. He will be signing his book and answering questions at noon Thursday at Carmels Barnes & Noble. 14709 US 31 North. Gaffigans appearance will be modereated by Tom Griswold of WFBQs The Bob & Tom Show, the Indianapolis-based syndicated radio program that Gaffigan has had a long relationship with.
Its kind of fun to see different people asking questions, he said, adding he has been answering some amazing childrens questions during the book tour.
Some of the inquiries from the under 10-years-old crowd have included, Do you like the movie Space Jam (a 1996 film that stars Michael Jordan)?, Do your kids think you are fat?, and Who is your favorite super hero?
Gaffigan, who has five children, seems prepared to answer those questions and others Thursday. He answered a few of mine, too, and that Q&A will appear in Sundays Talk of Our Town column.
Contact Cathy Kightlinger at (317) 444-6067 and follow her on Twitter @ckightlinger.