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The IBM CAI blog has moved - please bookmark and follow the new blog at http://www.ibmcai.com
Susanne Hupfer
Consultant, IBM Center for Applied Insights
Do you know which industry is adopting analytics fastest? Do you know which industry has the biggest problem with social skills? Now you can find out.
The latest IBM Tech Trends Study surveyed over 1200 IT and business decision-makers – IT managers, business professionals and IT practitioners from 16 different industries and 13 countries – to assess how and why enterprises are adopting four emerging technologies – Mobile, Analytics, Cloud and Social Business – that are dramatically transforming how enterprises operate.
The study showed that Business Analytics and Mobile Computing represent a large swell, with over half of respondents already adopting these technologies. Cloud Computing and Social Business form a coming wave, with 40% currently piloting or planning to adopt by 2014. Furthermore, enterprises' projected investment in the four areas is surging: 55% or more plan to increase investment in Mobile, Cloud, and Business Analytics, and 43% project increased investment in Social Business.
Despite the momentum in these areas, the study also uncovered a critical shortage of IT skills: Across all four technology areas, only about 1 in 10 companies reports having all the skills needed to be successful, and a quarter of respondents report major skill gaps.
A Deeper Dive: the Tech Trends Industry Dashboard
Today we're launching a new interactive dashboard that allows you to explore the study findings in a dynamic way, by industry and by tech area. You can investigate adoption, investment, and skills for a particular industry within each tech area and sort to see how that industry compares to others, or to the cross-industry average.
Here's one example. I chose Analytics, then Adoption Levels, and sorted by "Deployment" (and also clicked to "show percentages"):
(If your browser doesn't display the infographic below, please visit the dashboard page directly.)
We see that Insurance, Media and Entertainment, and Banking are the top three front runner industries in terms of high adoption of Analytics. Where does your industry fall?
You can also click on a particular industry name to bring up a graph specific to that industry; here we see Analytics skill levels reported by Media and Entertainment organizations:
It appears that Media and Entertainment is doing better on Analytics skills than the average: 23% have all the skills they need for Analytics, versus just 13% across all industries.
Sharing your insights
Are you successfully surfing one of the big tech waves but getting knocked down by another? Regarding your enterprise itself, do you think you're outpacing your industry, keeping up, or lagging?
If you have particular insights about your industry's position, please share them. All the graphs you encounter in the exploration are shareable – use the social media buttons or the embed code located beneath each graph to embed the graph within a blog, web page, or social media site. The embedded graph retains all the interactive functionality of the full dashboard.
Happy exploring – and we hope you'll join the conversation around these findings!


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Hello all,
I am doing an R&D installing zimbra network edition 8.1 on my redhat 6 machine in my lan environment.
I have been facing this issue of MTA not starting. No matter what i do, I am not able to get it going.
In my r&d i am installing all the server roles on the same machine to check things out. unfortunately it wont go my way
Can any one assist me a with a very simple how-to on this ?
Awaiting any response or assistance at the earliest.
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Hello Everyone:
I stumbled onto Dhamma Wheel by chance a few days back when I was doing an Internet search for Upekkha meditation. Not sure why the forum came up as a result of this search term, but it did, and I am delighted to have found the group. I've had a long journey to get here as perhaps many of us have -- in childhood a Methodist, dabbled into metaphysics with Goldstein, Thomas Hora and the like, practiced Christian Science for fifteen years, and have been studying and trying to practice Theravada Buddhism for the past four years. Living in a very rural region of the US, being a householder with a non-Buddhist, not-knowing another Buddhist within 600 miles, and sometimes encountering sticky points makes me occasionally desirous of having some spiritual friends --even if they are in cyberspace! Some years back I took a meditation course online, and I have participated in the forum with that course, but the discussion and connection has been, overall, quite minimal. I believe that Western lay practitioners have some unique challenges and unique opportunities, and I am fairly interested in exploring these as they arise. Anyway--this seems like a good group; I hope to participate as best I can. Sher


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Accessories News
Paris in Bloom at Couture Week
Amid haute jewelry and beauty interlopers, Couture Week got under way as Raf dazzled with earthly delights, Donatella went for sophisticated sizzle and Giambattista gave pretty a bit of an edge.
— July 8, 2015
Talking Couture With Bouchra Jarrar
Armed with well-defined goals and a modernist take on couture, Bouchra Jarrar is focused on growing her fashion house.
— June 30, 2015
Couture's Big Spenders
Here, some women known to have strong appetites for high fashions.
Paris Couture Set for Growth
The highest of high fashion is set for continued growth despite macroeconomic bumps, with a noticeable return of Americans and continued enthusiasm from Asia and the Middle East.
— June 29, 2015
Givenchy Couture Fall 2015
Riccardo Tisci pre-empted Paris couture week with 10 exits, culminating with Naomi Campbell in a sparkly blazer and little else.
— June 26, 2015
Couture 2015 Trend: Vive Le Smoking
Long or short, head-turning, tuxedo-inspired looks emerged as a sophisticated evening option on spring runways.
— February 2, 2015
Zuhair Murad Couture Spring 2015
Murad sent out an aquatic-themed display.
— January 29, 2015
Stéphanie Coudert Couture Spring 2015
For her second outing since returning to the official couture schedule, Coudert stuck with an Oriental vibe.
Serkan Cura Couture Spring 2015
The feather specialist on Paris' couture calendar opted for a run-down concrete garage to present his exotic spring lineup.


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Temps are dropping and it's time to swap out those summer sheets. We have the scoop on the cold season's two top picks.
This fall, no more socks in bed to keep warm. That's what flannel is for. This cool-weather favorite's snug softness comes from loosely woven threads that are brushed on both sides. Poor insulation? Prefer cozy to crisp? Choose flannel. It requires no warming up. Crawl right in.
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A faked remote sensing image isn't really my thing, but AFAIK, the great lakes should be shrinking, not expanding.
I'm from Hyacinth Games, which is developing the miniatures and roleplaying game Wreck Age and we're currently seeking someone with this forum's skills to create a map of North America for our upcoming rule book. The setting is Earth in 2455, after the rich have abandoned the planet. The setting is primarily post apocalypse, but from decay rather than the traditional nuclear warfare.
Photos of the setting can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wreck-...6278?sk=photos
The map would be of North America (Mexico, US, Canada) post collapse. The biggest thing is the ice caps have melted so the water has risen, New York is flooded. Some of the great lakes have also risen. Lake Michigan for example, has flooded Chicago. I may be interested in a full world map as well at a later point. North Americas biomes have changed as well, which would be reflected on the map. Depending on fees I would also like close ups of specific regions that would have man made structures. At the moment I'm primarily concerned about the North American map.
Preferably I am looking for a map that would imitate an image such as this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:No...thographic.jpg That could even be used as a base image depending on copy rights. Nothing man made would be on the map.
If you believe that you would be able to make a map that would show how North America has changed in a different format, I am open to proposals. I've seen more map formats browsing this forum today than I have in my entire life.
Quality & Size
Required for print and digital rule book
Map would need to be high resolution and will likely take up half of an 8x11 page, or possibly a full page (I'm sorry if this is vague, we haven't started this chapter's layout)
Time Constraints
Map is preferred by April 1st, so that it will be ready for our Adepticon booth.
- Hyacinth Games retains the copyright, the image can still be used for portfolios and non commercial use. Wreck Age is being developed for Creative Commons, so everything in print will be released freely as well.
Contact Details
Payment via Paypal. Please provide a bid and a link to a portfolio. Payment upon completion.
carl at wreck-age dot net
I think that's all I've got. Thanks!
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A faked remote sensing image isn't really my thing, but AFAIK, the great lakes should be shrinking, not expanding.
The NASA Images are copyrightfree so it is possible to use the given Material and Reform it. I would like to give it a try. Do you Need any alterations like and texture overlayibg the Map or New Desserts or other landscape Features beside the overflowing lakes and coasts?
I have a list that I can send you of where the major alterations would occur. The desert would have expanded in some areas and shrunk in others.
I believe the great lakes expanding is attributed to weather patterns, I'm not sure. I'll find out though.
That sounds great, send me your material to my mail address aristagon13 (at) yahoo . de
After I saw your material I will write you an detailed feedback, how I can make your map.
I can't figure out how to change the prefix on this thread, but it's taken. Thanks everyone.
Ok, thank you for offer. I realy do like your Miniatures and I am also very excited to take part in your project.


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Top 7 Books for Barack Obama's Remedial Reading List — Because a Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Mr. President, This being a month with the letter "a" in it I am sure you will be taking another much-needed vacation soon. I note with interest that, along with the undersized girl's bike and sensible helmet, you have lately taken to bringing books as well. This is a welcome trend inasmuch as knowledge is power — and your utterances of late have betrayed an | Read More »


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North Central College and Evangelical Theological Seminary, formerly the Union Biblical Institute, shared campus space and spiritual heritage from the College's earliest days in Naperville.
Incorporated in 1873, the Union Biblical Institute (UBI) began holding classes on North Central College's campus in 1876, renting space in Old Main for a nominal fee. The Evangelical Association started UBI as a training ground for its pastors, missionaries and church workers.


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Each weekday between now and Signing Day, we'll take a look at the latest chatter surrounding the top recruits, getting you ready for the big day. Today, we feature prospects No. 80 to 71 in the Scout 100.
No. 101+ | 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 | 10-1
|Jourdan Lewis
No. 80 -- Jourdan Lewis, CB
Ranking: (No. 9 overall CB)
Commitment: Michigan
The latest: A solid Wolverines commit, Lewis is full speed ahead for Michigan. He has turned his attention to recruiting others to join him, including No. 6 overall prospect Derrick Green, who will reveal his choice Saturday.
In his words: "I am a bit of a gambler. I just like to make that big play. I just want to have fun with the game. Sometime the gambling can affect (my game) you know what I am saying. So it's just stay confident and just keep my technique, and play the game." -- Oct. 23
More coverage: Go inside for a full story on his experience at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and much more.
|Tyrone Swoopes
No. 79 -- Tyrone Swoopes, QB
Ranking: (No. 6 overall QB)
Commitment: Texas
The latest: Swoopes, the former five-star who committed to the Longhorns way back in February, is solid to Texas, with no indication of any wavering.
In his words: "Me and my family, we recently decided that I was going to play in-state. ... I thought Texas was the right school for me, so I just committed." -- Feb. 18
More coverage: Go inside to check out video highlights of Swoopes in action and much more.
|Johnny Johnson
No. 78 -- Johnny Johnson, CB
Ranking: (No. 8 overall CB)
Commitment: UCLA
The latest: It's been a huge week for the Bruins on the recruiting trail, and Johnson was a big part of that, committing to UCLA on Saturday.
In his words: "They pass the ball like crazy in the Pac-12, so I always knew I wanted to play in this conference. I want to challenge myself and you also have the chance to make a lot of plays and that's what I'm looking forward to doing." -- Jan. 20
More coverage: Go inside for more of Johnson's thoughts on his commitment and much more.
|Carl Lawson
No. 77 -- Carl Lawson, DE
Ranking: (No. 7 overall DE)
Commitment: Auburn (soft verbal)
Interested in: Clemson, Ole Miss, North Carolina
The latest: Lawson, known for keeping his plans relatively quiet, has been visiting other schools since committing to Auburn back in March, with Clemson, Ole Miss and North Carolina among the favorites to possibly woo him away.
In his words: "It causes speculation (when you talk to the media). It causes people to ask more questions. I just like to leave it at that. It gives you cushion and the reporters don't want to call you anymore if I'm not going to talk to you." -- Jan. 9
More coverage: Go inside for a full story on the latest in Lawson's recruitment.
|Daniel McMillan
No. 76 -- Daniel McMillan, LB
Ranking: (No. 4 overall MLB)
Commitment: Florida
The latest: McMillan committed to the Gators in early 2012, and though he did spend some time considering other schools, he says now that he is 100 percent locked in to Gainesville.
In his words: "I am a Gator forever. I am in love with Florida and the coaches have become like a family to me. I just go up there, have fun, and I feel like I am at home." -- Oct. 30
More coverage: Go inside for more details on McMillan's thoughts on Florida and his recruitment and much more.
|Stacy Coley
No. 75 -- Stacy Coley, WR
Ranking: (No. 8 overall WR)
Commitment: None
Interested in: Ole Miss, Florida State, Arkansas, Cincinnati
The latest: Coley was the subject of some Twitter drama when he apparently committed to Florida State over the social messaging service back in November. It turned out to be a hoax from a fake account. Coley says the four schools listed above are the main ones he is considering but also admits others are in the mix. He plans to commit on Signing Day.
In his words: "I will pick a school that I can call home. I want to have great communication with the coaches, I want to get along with the players, and I just want to feel at home." -- Dec. 31
More coverage: Go inside for more on the phony commitment and much more.
|Steven Elmer
No. 74 -- Steven Elmer, OT
Ranking: (No. 6 overall OT)
Commitment: Notre Dame
The latest: A longtime Notre Dame commit and an early enrollee in South Bend, Elmer isn't going anywhere. He'll suit up for the Irish in the fall.
In his words: "I really like (Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly). He's a super nice guy. He pushes his players hard and he knows how to win and he cares about his players." -- July 9
More coverage: Go inside for a Q&A with Elmer and much more.
|Marcus Baugh
No. 73 -- Marcus Baugh, TE
Ranking: (No. 3 overall TE)
Commitment: Ohio State
The latest: An Ohio State commit since April, all signs points to Baugh sticking with it come Signing Day.
In his words: "Coach (Urban) Meyer played a big part in my decision, and in my eyes he's a tight end guru. Knowing he's going to use me as Aaron Hernandez means an awful lot to me, and I think I can help the team right off the bat. I love Ohio State and I can't wait to get there and become a part of the team."
More coverage: Go inside to read more of Baugh's thoughts on Ohio State and much more.
|Evan Lisle
No. 72 -- Evan Lisle, OT
Ranking: (No. 5 overall OT)
Commitment: Ohio State
The latest: Another longtime Buckeyes commit, Lisle also shows no signs of wavering from Urban Meyer's program.
In his words: "I just know that Urban Meyer and his coaching staff are going to lead the Buckeyes to a national championship and I want to be a part of it. Everyone I know is so excited about my decision." -- Feb. 28
More coverage: Go inside to read the full story on Lisle's decision to play in Columbus.
|Mackensie Alexander
No. 71 -- Mackensie Alexander, CB
Ranking: (No. 7 overall CB)
Commitment: None
Interested in: Rutgers, Clemson, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Florida
The latest: Another recruit who doesn't say much publicly, Alexander surprised many in early January by naming Rutgers as his leader, but he is also checking out a handful of other options.
In his words: "I really like Rutgers a lot right now and they are my leader. I like the coaches. I like the system that they run. I will take (an official visit) to see them for sure." -- Jan. 1
More coverage: Go inside for a rare interview with Alexander and much more.


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- Straight from the mind of MLL superstar Paul Rabil, who personally tweaked and finely tuned this head into the ultimate shooting weapon
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Here is my 2011 Coues. I wrote a big long story I dont know why it wasnt posted but it took me forever so Im just posting pictures now. He wasnt the biggest buck we hunted but I couldnt be happier with him. The trailcam pic is a buck we have been hunting for a couple years and I blew it on this year and a pic of my brothers muley.
Congrats on a nice buck. I missed my chance at a muley.
Shane, that is a monster Coues deer. Right on! thanks for sharing the pics, now we want to read the story.
"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice."
All of these bucks are good looking deer. I can't wait until archery season opens this August!
I like the pack out pic, you don't see to many people pack em out whole like that. Congrats on a nice buck!
Shoot STR8
Great buck. Are they as good as eating as a white tail?
Nice buck, that buck you have on the trail cam is a brute!
I was also hunting Coues deer in AZ in January. I had spotted a great buck ( approaching 100 inches) one evening, in one of my favorite areas. Too late for a stalk, I watched him till dark and relocated him in the morning. He was chasing another buck all over the draw I had seen him in the night before. I would watch, move in closer, wait till they would disappear, move again. Then I would only see the smaller one but was sure the big was near. When the smaller one bedded in a great stalkable position I decided that I would be more than happy if I could make him My FIRST AZ deer. Especially given that the wind in this area seems to change directions every 15 minutes. ( It usually changes to blow whichever direction my binoculars are pointing.)and my empty freezer at home. Anyhow, I made a great shot and watched the buck lay down and die 50 yards away. Not my biggest trophy (only scored approx 60 inches)but one of the most satisfying. Here's the funny part: as I stand over the buck I shot with my tag in my hand, the big buck comes walking past where I had been sitting for the shot and up to within 25 yards of me! In the wide open desert! He then stood there long enough for me to dig into my pocket, pull out my cell phone(camera was on the tripod 10 ft away) turn on phone navigate to camera mode and snap about 15 pics all with one hand, since I was holding my white tag behind my back. He was there about 5min until I shooed him off so I could start my pack out before it got dark. The cell phone pic definately does him NO justice but you get the picture. He was heavy and had nice brows, great G2s good 3s and is on my list for next year.


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|Spring NAP deadline is March 15
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Sunday, March 15 is the deadline for purchasing NAP (Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program) coverage for spring planted crops not covered by Federal Crop Insurance.
Spring crops in Phillips County are listed as: peas, pumpkins, forage sorghum, soybeans, sweet corn, millet (common), mustard (seed) and other hay.
To be eligible for the SURE (Supplemental Revenue Assurance Program), producers are required to have Federal Crop Insurance or NAP coverage on all crops.
Crop insurance does not need to be bought and can still be considered eligible for sure when the following applies:
—crop is for grazing. (Note: Not to buy PRF-RI or NAP coverage on grazing also means not being eligible for the Livestock Forage Program.)
—crop is not of economic significance. (Note: A crop is considered economically significant if it is expected to contribute five percent or more of the total expected value of all crops grown by the producer.)
—crop is considered De Minimis. (Note: NAP fee exceeds 10 percent of the value of the NAP coverage or crop value is less than $9,090.)
Subsequent crops such as forage sorghum following failed wheat, will not be eligible for the SURE program and will not be required to be covered by NAP.
For any questions regarding NAP coverage on crops or SURE eligibility, contact the local Farm Service Agency Office. Phillips County can be reached by calling 970-854-2812 Ext. 2.


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April 3, 2013 | 2494 views
'Double Track' to ease pressure on lines
LIRR President Helena Williams talks with the Herald editorial board
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Helena Williams has fought many battles and spearheaded several major initiatives during her five-year tenure as president of the Long Island Rail Road, the country's largest commuter railroad. From the modernizing overhaul of the Atlantic Avenue Terminal in Brooklyn to the complicated relationship with Amtrak, which owns the tunnels the LIRR uses, from plans to spruce up the cramped and poorly signed Penn Station to dealing with community opposition to the Third Track project through Floral Park — now on indefinite hold — Williams has coped with and mostly prevailed over the enormous challenges of managing the country's largest commuter railroad.
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Hi all,
A few Q's about the spam filter.
- Is it OK to shut it off? Will shutting it off make Zimbra unstable?
- Does shutting it off require a reboot or restart of services? I already have a spam appliance.
- Where do emails go that are marked as spam? If I get a "false-positive" - how do I find, then move that email to where it should go?


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We've decided to serve up Beta 2!: /blog/archives/2008/04/announcing_zimbra_desktop_beta_2.html
Quick rundown of what's new & fixed in Beta 2 (aka 0.84.1116):
1) Many bug fixes, especially in multi-account UI.
2) Themes now works with multi-account setup.
3) Accounts now can be reordered on the setup page & the reading pane setting is persistent.
4) Filters now work. IMAP/POP accounts can have locally run filters, & you can edit filters associated/synced with a Zimbra mailbox.
5) The coolest thing ever has been integrated - there's now drag and drop support to add attachments in composer view.
6) For Zimbra mailboxes, we now have a way to recover from sync failures that in previous builds would block sync.We now generate a failure report in the form of an email and move on. (You'll get a "Sync Failure's" folder.) If you have a previous installation that's blocked on a sync failure, sync should be able to continue after upgrading.
7) IMAP code is now more compatible with various services.
8) Gmail support now allows domain names other than gmail.com like googlemail.com, yet still can use Gmail folder mapping settings.
9) Installation process has been retooled to limit possible user mistakes.
10) The bug where outgoing messages with large attachment can leave a copy in Drafts folder after sent has been fixed.
11) We now do data migration during installation, so users running build 1083 do not need to wipe out data to start over when they upgrade.
12) New version of Prism (0.9) which is faster and more stable.
13) Auto-update capability - once we set it up hopefully you'll automatically be notified that the next release is available for download
You can grab it here: http://www.zimbra.com/products/desktop.html


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Stepping Out
LEGO Holiday Extravaganza continues
- Details
- Published on Wednesday, 01 January 2014 00:01
- Written by Los Altos Town Crier Staff - Town Crier Report
The Museum of American Heritage, the Bay Area LEGO User Group and the Bay Area LEGO Train Club are co-hosting the 2013/14 LEGO Holiday Extravaganza at the museum, 351 Homer Ave., Palo Alto.
The annual display is scheduled to run through Jan. 19.
The exhibition features a variety of LEGO creations made by members of the club, including train layouts, Bay Area landmarks, castles, miniature cities, sculptures and more.
The museum is open 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays. Club members plan to be present during weekend hours to answer questions about the displays.
Admission is $2, free for members.
For more information, call 321-1004 or visit moah.org.


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Cy's Pets of the Week Is Back
AMES, Iowa - The Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine is proud to partner with Cyclone Sports on the "Cy's Pets of the Week" promotion again this football season.
We are asking fans to show your Cyclone pride by submitting your pet photo. Your special companion has the chance to be one of Cy's Pets of the Week featured on the Jack Trice Stadium Videoboard during a Cyclone game, plus the chance to win a gift basket from the Blank Park Zoo and gift card from the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center.
Cy's Pets of the Week is brought to you by the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa Veterinary Specialties and the Blank Park Zoo.
Follow the link to Cy's Pets of the Week to submit your photos today.


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Jimmy Fallon is awesome!! If my mom had a cell phone, I would certainly submit some of her texts. Buuuut ... little old Peggy Young does not have a cell phone & I don't even think she knows what a text is. HA! Hope all of you had a great Mother's Day.
XO, WooWoo
Beyonce looked HOT AS H*LL last night on the Red Carpet at the Met Gala in NYC. She stole the show and was the last to arrive on the carpet ... she wore basically nothing. HA HA! But it was a dress. Just a see through sequin dress by Givenchy. Some people hated it, I loved it. I want it. Beyonce - send me your dress!
CLICK HERE for the pics!
Sooo ... Mike Powers is giving me crap for jumping on the bandwagon and rooting for the Hampton University Basketball Team tonight ... they face KENTUCKY in the NCAA Tourney. That's incredible! Bigger than incredible. The Wildcats of Kentucky are like the #1 team right now, right? I think. Yeh - pretty sure they are un-defeated. And then the Pirates from HU - they are like the last ranked team. The Underdog. But ya know what - I love an underdog. And I say GOOOOOOOOOOO HAMPTON GOOOOOO!! I need a Hampton U tshirt to wear tonight for the game. 940PM on CBS. #FingersCrossedTheyWin
Gotta say .. I agree with her. Not a fan of this show & how it picks on people who are trying to look their best.
Kudos Kathy!
Tuesday Boozeday ... not for those of us who are pregnant! That'd be me ...
3 Things:
1.) I get to go eat at Fellini's tonight for my Father in Law's birthday. Pizza get in my belly!
2.) You must go see the movie 'American Sniper' - suck it Michael Moore.
3.) I will be pregnant in the summer which means Maternity Swimsuits.
I am searching at my desk for cute ones ... so far this is my fave. Got any sites or places you go to for Maternity Swimsuits? Is it July yet? I just want a margarita ...Have a great day!
Happy Monday - and Happy New Year ya'll! Hope you had a wonderful Holiday with your family and friends. I forgot to share my Christmas card with you before I left for the Christmas break. Here are the photos we used on our card. I thought they turned out great - considering Maggie and McCoy do not like taking pictures. HA! Besides the food, the family and yes - the presents - I looove receiving Christmas cards in the mail. Big thanks to Deanna Casey for taking these pictures. Talk to you soon, WooWoo
Good Morning! It's Monday ... and I was off from work on Friday - so it's nice to be back. Although let's be honest ... being on a permanent vacation would be AMAZING! I was off on Friday because McCoy & I went to Manteo, NC for a wedding. One of my dearest friends - who is both beautiful on the outside and the inside - got married!! Pamela used to be a model ya'll. For real! You might have seen her in a magazine!! She is just the sweetest friend you could have! She's from Suffolk ... her dad is a farmer (Farmer's Daughter & a Model - seriously!) ... and she found the man of her DREAMS! They tied the knot in Manteo, NC - so McCoy and I traveled (w/o Maggie!) to have a little alone time & celebrate Pamela & John's BIG day. I was a Bridesmaid ... and our dresses were beautiful. The wedding was perfect! It captured their love for each other & their strong faith. Now about the town of Manteo - it is quaint & quiet. My Aunt & Uncle actually live in Manteo ... small world! We stayed at The Tranquil House Inn. I highly recommend that place! It was gorgeous ... on the water ... great views ... wonderful food ... friendly staff ! I would definitely go back. If you need a weekend getaway, go to MANTEO! Soo romantic. Here's some wedding pics. Have a great day!


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Judiciary Square
Gallery Pl.-Chinatown
4 blocks from the National Mall
10 am–5 pm
Sunday: 11 am–5 pm
The Building Zone
closes at 4 pm.
Free access to the Great Hall,
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Exhibition admission:
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ST. CLAIRSVILLE - The St. Clairsville Red Devils just can't escape it.
No matter where they've turned or gone since the end of last season, when the sport of football comes up, the expectations and excitement are off the charts.
Head Coach Brett McLean, who is beginning his 11th season at the helm, is like most other coaches, though.
He'd love to fly under the radar, sneak up on people, improve every week and then let the chips fall where they may if the team qualified for the postseason.
Unfortunately for he and his coaching staff, that probably isn't going to happen this season since the Red Devils return 10 offensive and eight defensive starters from a team that went 10-2 and advanced to the Region 15 semifinals before bowing out to Coshocton.
Really, the high level of expectations surrounding the Red Devils program is nothing new, seeing that St. C. has qualified for the Ohio postseason five times and enjoyed a perfect regular season under McLean's guidance.
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Aug. 23: at Wheeling Park8 p.m.
Aug. 31: at Brooke7 p.m.
Sept. 8: Dayton Jefferson6 p.m.
Sept. 14: at Indian Creek7 p.m.
Sept. 21: at Harrison Central7:30 p.m.
Sept. 28: Bellaire7:30 p.m.
Oct. 5: at Edison7 p.m.
Oct. 12: Buckeye Local7:30 p.m.
Oct. 19: Martins Ferry7:30 p.m.
Oct. 26: at Union Local7 p.m.
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''We're embracing the situation,'' McLean said. ''We tell our kids every year that if we don't climb the ladder a step further, then we've stayed the same and have gotten no better. The goals are to achieve more than we did a season ago.''
Whether it's been fans' chatter or even media outlets, there are many who envision St. Clairsville playing football well into November. One state-wide media outlet, JJ Huddle.com, picked the Red Devils to prevail in Region 15 when it released its state-wide previews last month.
While the Red Devils were humbled and honored to be recognized among the state's elite, McLean and his staff have been stressing not to get too caught up in reading any press clippings, but rather focus on the task at hand, which is tonight's opener against Wheeling Park in the McDonald's OVAC Kickoff Event at Wheeling Island Stadium.
''We don't take anything for granted,'' McLean said. ''Right now, we're focused on preparing for this opening game, which is going to be a big challenge.''
McLean has been impressed with the level of hunger and determination his team has shown during the preseason. He thinks the expectations have aided that because his players have come to work each day with an impressive focus and understanding of what needs to be done during the preseason and regular season.
''These kids want to get into the playoffs and go far, that's always been the aspiration around here,'' McLean said. ''The things that have happened in the past aren't a part of these kids' legacies. They want to go out and make their own mark as a team in that respect. We're by no means big-headed because we haven't done a darn thing, but high expectations aren't something to be scared of.''
Included the Red Devils' 60-plus player roster is a 14-member senior class that has put together a 24-9 record in three seasons, qualified for two playoff appearances and hosted in the opening round of the Division IV tournament both times.
''It's kind of bittersweet because this (senior) group has been so valuable to us all the way through,'' McLean said. ''They have great personalities, their chemistry is wonderful and most of them have been contributors for us since they were sophomores, so we'll definitely be sad to see this group go. There were times when it felt like this point might never get here for this group, and we hope we can take advantage of it.''
The offseason the Red Devils just experienced wasn't like any they've had. Yes, they lifted weights, kids played baseball and ran track. But for McLean it was a busy time as college coaches from all over America were visiting the Belmont County Seat as they sought the chance to speak to senior Dan Monteroso and junior Michael Ferns.
''We had to remind ourselves that we had our own business to take care of,'' McLean said. ''It felt like every day we were working for another college or university. It's been a great thing for those kids, obviously, but also for the exposure for our program and the kids for what the process is really like. It's not something that happens every year, but it gave our younger kids a goal if they want to get noticed.''
Monteroso, who will start at receiver for the Red Devils, verbally committed to Boston College in early July.
Ferns, meanwhile, collected more than 20 offers during the spring, trimmed those to three by mid-summer - Michigan, Notre Dame and Penn State - and finally made a solid verbal to the Wolverines in early August.
''It's certainly a first for us to have two high-profile college level players on one team,'' McLean said. ''The kids are first-class. They're great students, have some God-given talent and we're certainly blessed to have them on our team.''
Obviously, those two will be a couple of the focal points for the Red Devils this season, but opposing teams will have much more to game plan for on both sides of the ball.
Offensively, St. Clairsville will utilize the spread once again as it desires to get its athletes in space and let them make plays.
But, McLean wants his team to be able to run the ball as well as it has in the past.
''We can't get away from being able to run the ball,'' he said. ''I think people get focused in on the high-flying stuff with the ball in the air, but if you look at us statistically, we've run the ball just as much the last two seasons as we had the previous eight. We'll focus on running the ball and being balanced the best we can.''
The other quandry McLean and offensive coordinator Donnie Giffin might have during the season is finding enough footballs to spread around to the multitude of weapons.
''We're excited about the skill we have returning,'' McLean said. ''We will keep the ball as evenly spread as we can. I wish we had 10 balls we could use on every snap, but we don't. We've got to try to stay balanced. Selfishness has never creeped into this group of kids and that's important because it could kill a team.''
While to many, everything surrounding the St. C. program may seem ideal, but every team has its share of concerns and the Red Devils are no different.
One of the biggest reared its ugly head during the Coshocton playoff game as several key players left the game with injuries. Similar to many schools in the Ohio Valley, depth is somewhat of an issue.
''We don't have the biggest numbers that we'd like to have in our middle classes, but the quality is there,'' McLean said.
Working to establish some depth heading into the season, McLean approached his team's scrimmages - against Magnolia and Carrollton - with the idea of seeing what the second-string players were capable of against an opposing team's first unit.
''We wanted to see our younger kids in scrimmages because those kids are paramount to us being able to establish some depth,'' McLean said.
The Red Devils offense will be triggered by senior quarterback Matt Kinnick (6-foot-1, 180 pounds), who is coming off a junior campaign in which he passed for 2,667 yards and 27 touchdowns.
The Red Devils ground game will feature one of the area's fastest kids in junior blazer Jaylon Brown (5-8, 155). Brown, who is a two-year letterman, ran for 870 yards and 11 touchdowns a season ago despite missing four games due to injury. Brown is an adept pass catcher as well, havin made 21 receptions for 344 yards and three touchdowns.
Ferns (6-3, 220) will be another option in the backfield. He accumulated 441 yards and six touchdowns last season. He also saw time at tight end and was a factor, catching 17 passes for 267 yards and a score.
''Because of injuries last year, we relied on Michael a lot more from the tailback spot,'' McLean said. ''He's played three or four positions for us. We found out that he grew into the position in the two or three weeks he got to do it and we'll utilize him more there this year.''
Senior Luke Smith (5-10, 180) was a standout on the defensive side of the ball and saw spot duty on offense. This year, his role on the offensive side will be greatly increased as he'll also see carries in the backfield.
On the outside, the Red Devils possess a bevy of options for Kinnick. Monteroso leads the charge. The game breaker missed three games last season with a shoulder problem but came back to catch 23 passes for 454 yards and seven touchdowns.
''Dan's one of those kids who seems like he's been around here for 10 years now,'' McLean joked. ''He was a student of the game when he came here and he's continued to learn and knows the offense inside and out.''
Senior Jerrid Marhekfa, who was an All-Ohio first teamer on the defensive side of the ball, will return at the other receiver spot. He was the Devils' leader last season with 30 catches for 742 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Depth at receiver is provided by senior letterman Titus Lepic (6-0, 170), junior Tanner Nemeti (5-5, 115), sophomore J.C. Coleman (5-10, 145).
The tight end spot is another solid area. Senior Jay Gossett (6-0, 170) is a returning starter.
''Tight end is an area where we'll probably have to move some kids around a little bit since Jay is the only experience we have there,'' McLean said. ''It's nice to have one solid returnee in Jay.''
Along the offensive line, four starters return as only OVAC All-Star Anthony Kuhn must be replaced after graduation.
"We have to replace one guard and we actually have a couple of kids battling for that job who saw some varsity time," McLean said. "In a way, I guess you could say we have five guys back, but we've got a good battle going on."
Senior Cole Stephen (6-1, 200) anchors the offensive line as he prepares for his third season at center.
Junior Joel Giffin (6-2, 225) will get the call at right guard, while senior Tom Parker (6-2, 230) and classmate Corey Ernest (6-2, 265) get the call at the left and right tackles, respectively.
The trio battling for the left guard spot is junior Colby Lindsay (6-2, 195), senior Derek Shunk (5-9, 180) and junior Nick VanVoltenburg (5-9, 225).
Special teams should also be a strength. Junior Zach Musilli (5-7, 125) connected on 47 PAT kicks and two field goals, including a game-winner in the Red Devils' opening-round playoff game against Chesapeake. Musilli and Giffin will also handle the kickoff chores.
He's been battling with senior Haylee Skukan (5-3, 130), who also had a field goal last season.
Monteroso will handle the punting duties, but Lindsay could also see time.
Defensively, the Red Devils weren't very good against the run a year ago. McLean, defensive coordinator Bruce Stiles and the entire coaching staff have been working to rectify that problem as best they can.
"There's no hiding it," McLean said. "We have to get better defensively because people are going to focus on trying to manage the clock and running the ball against us. We've got to stand tall in those situations. We realize we'll be tested early and often in that. I think the kids sense it and I really believe they'll be up to the challenge."
The defensive unit is led by Ferns, who had well more than 100 tackles, at the linebacker spot, and Marhekfa, who had seven interceptions at corner.
Smith also surpassed the 100-tackle mark in putting forth a brilliant campaign at outside linebacker.
Stephen is also a returning starter, but he'll find himself at linebacker after playing last season at defensive end.
Ben Coleman, Nolte, Callarik and Busby are battling for the other outside linebacker job.
Along the defensive front, Corey Ernest will shift from end to tackle. Shunk will also be at a defensive tackle. Gossett will hold down one end, while Lindsay is ticketed to be the other end
Others who will see time on the defensive line, include Giffin, Parker, VanVoltenburg.
"Our goal is to get eight deep on the defensive line and I think we're almost there," McLean said.
Along with Marhefka, Brown will serve as the other corner. Monteroso will back both corners, while Lepic will be the safety with Kinnick as his top understudy.
"We've got veterans in the secondary," McLean said. "The kids have to come every day knowing there's a competition and not just think because they started last year, they're entitled to start again."
The schedule is basically the same as last season. They replaced Crestview with Park and the remaining nine games were the same, including Brooke and Dayton Jefferson in the non-league portion of the slate.
St. C., however, will be sort of road warriors this season with only four home games.
"We're excited about being invited to the Kickoff event," McLean said. "It should be an interesting matchup (with Park). We were excited to get a game. We'll have to deal with the road games because it's always tough playing in someone else's place."
McLean's coaching staff is basically the same. Along with Stiles, Giffin and Sacco, the staff includes Mac McLean, Mike Jacob, Ben Frye, Chris Patrone, Ryan Clifford, Casey Callarik, Eric Gay, Gary Hull, Vern Ridgeway, Josh Johnson, Steven Hicks, Dan Howard and Mike Barreca.
Graduation claimed Kuhn, Cory Kotopka, Chase Garan, Ben Evick, Greg Parker, Alex Young, James Green and Brendon Alexander.
Justin Callarik, Corey Ernest, Jay Gossett, Matt Kinnick, Titus Lepic, Jerrid Marhekfa, Dan Monteroso, Dalton Nolte, Tom Parker, Derek Shunk, Hayley Skukan, Luke Smith, Cole Stephen, Brandon Westlake.
John Bland, Brandon Bosworth, Jaylon Brown, Bryce Burnett, Ben Coleman, Daniel Elerick, Evan Elliott, Michael Ferns, Joel Giffin, C.J. Harding, Colby Lindsay, Matt Mamone, Zach Musilli, Tanner Nemeti, Nick VanVoltenburg.
Dakota Bacon, Devon Bailey, Ryan Busby, Matt Carnes, J.C. Coleman, Zach Dopkiss, Daulton Freeman, Alex Gazdik, Malik Gummer, Michael Jacob, Abbey Maroon, Jacob Miller, Mike Monteroso, Jake Orr, John Pyles, Austin Rine, Chris Toohey.
Mickey Berardi, Chris Blackwell, Tyler Blomquist, Grant Cameron, Brandon Carruthers, Brandon Ducker, Carson Ernest, Brendan Ferns, Mike Furbee, Isiah Green, Ty Hawley, Dillon Ketter, Kyle Kyer, Brad LeCron, Haydn Lewis, Blake Peroni, Troy Powell, Cole Skaggs, Jake Stewart, Logan Thompson, Daniel Trouten, Christian Witchey.


text: By Christy SheetsSports Writer The Wallace Wildcats played host to the Medicine Valley Raiders on Friday, Oct. 18 for homecoming. The Raiders were a formidable foe, but the Lady Cats were determined to defend their home court on homecoming. The Lady Cats wanted the win and passed well, refusing to let the ball fall on Wallace's side. The Raiders tried to rally, but in the end the Wildcats were just too tough. The Lady Cats won the match in straight sets, 25-18, 25-17, and 25-21. When asked about the game, coach Elizabeth Strand said, "It was a great win at the end of a long week." She added, "Glad we can carry this week's momentum into the RPAC tournament." Leading the team offensively against the Raiders was Morgan Messersmith with 13 points (four aces), followed by Christine Daniels (two aces) and Mickayla Sheets (one ace) each with eight points. Sarah Hubbard had five points (one ace), Lundvall had four points, and Maggie May had two points. Leading the team with set assists were Alexandria Lundvall with 30, and Sheets with one. Defensively, Daniels led the team with 14 kills and one block, followed by Hayley Storm with eight kills. Mackenzie Aylward had three kills and two blocks, Hubbard had three kills, Sheets had two kills, and senior Jaclyn Nelson had one kill and one block.Wallace vs. Potter-Dix The Wallace Wildcats competed in the Potter-Dix Triangular in Potter on Monday, Oct. 14. The Cats' first opponent was the Coyotes of Potter-Dix. The Wildcats started the match a bit flat. The eerie quiet of the gym, and the low ceiling seemed to mess with the Cats 'timing. The Wildcats dropped the first set, but really seemed to wake up and rally. The Lady Cats defeated the Coyotes 16-25, 25-19 and 25-15. Leading the team offensively against the Coyotes was junior Morgan Messersmith with 12 points (two aces), followed by junior Mickayla Sheets with seven points (one ace). Senior Alexandria Lundvall had (three aces) five points, senior Sara Hubbard had (one ace) four points, junior Christina Daniels had three points, and freshman Maggie May had two points. Leading the team with set assists were senior Lundvall with 15, and Sheets with one. Defensively, junior Hayley Storm led the team with 11 kills and two blocks, followed by Daniels with six kills and three blocks. Hubbard had five kills, and Sheets had two kills.Wallace vs. Garden Co. The Lady Cats then had to face the Eagles of Garden County. The Eagles were ready for a tough fight, but the Lady Cats were just too tough. Unlike the first match of the night, the Lady Cats were ready to play, and refused to give up. The Wildcats won the match in straight sets 25-19, and 25-17. When asked about the night, coach Strand said, "It was great to pick up two wins." She added, "We played much better in the second game against Garden County after coming out flat against Potter-Dix. We also did a good job of working as a team." Leading the team offensively against the Garden County Eagles was Lundvall with eight points (three aces), followed by Sheets with five points (one ace). May had four points (three aces), and Daniels (two aces) and Messersmith each had three points. Leading the team with set assists was Lundvall with 10. Defensively, Daniels led the team with eight kills and four blocks. Hubbard had four kills, Storm had two kills and Sheets had one block.Next Action The Lady Cats began conference play on Monday, Oct. 21, in Paxton against the Maywood Tigers. They will then face the Tigers of Paxton in second round if victorious.


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BRUNSWICK, Ga. (WTLV) -- The Brunswick Police Department has announced two arrests have been made in the Thursday killing of a Brunswick baby.
DeMarquis Elkins, 17, and a 14-year-old male are both being charged with first-degree murder. The 14-year-old's identity is not being released due to his age.
Susan Bishop with tears in her eyes delivered a balloon where a small memorial is sits at the intersection where the 13-month-old was fatally shot.
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Some of us may have forgotten what this man looks like, being nearly non-existent last year. Seemingly wrote out of the playbook (excluding overtime) and then having mono, keeping him out of a few games.
Thanks to the DMR, here's a photo gallery of "The Todd"...
Todd's last year hopefully made some defensive coordinators forget what he is capable of doing.
It is such a relief to no longer deal with the previous staff's deficiencies.
That really p*ssed me off last year when he had to go begging for the ball. When you are leading the conference in yards per catch the previous 2 years, you should not have to beg to get the ball thrown to you.
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin 1775
how many times last yr were we all screaming to throw to blythe? Where i was sitting it was bout every play somebody around me at the stadium would scream it including me.
yeah what the heck, when oppossing teams are double covering him with bracket coverage we should force it to him every play. God what were we thinking.
DMR has had decent coverage of ISU the last few days.
Umm, I'm going to get nailed for this but so it goes.
There was plenty of blame to go around for our lack of a Meyer to Blythe passing game. A good deal goes to the O-line. Some to the coaches and play calling, game planning, some to Meyer for seemingly FINDING tacklers, and there's a healthy dose to Todd as well. He as all the tools - size, strength and decent speed, to be a premier receiver. But his route running leaves a fair bit to be desired. Most of his big games come off of long, broken plays and jump balls type catches (see A&M) - which he is exceptional at. But when running rounded outs, curved slants, with little faking - he is much easier to keep a body on. And when you play the likes of OU, Tex and NU with equal athletic talent - he's going to "disappear" a little.
I couldnt beleive how many times we were in a big spot and Blythe wasn't even in the game... It wasn't like we were dominating time of possesion and he needed a break... You could tell some times watching him on the sideline that he had no idea why he wasn't in the game.
Todd had double-coverage every play last year? News to me!
I guess Toledo forgot to double-cover him in the 2nd and 3rd overtimes then? You know...when the game was really on the line.
A good number of Todd's catches have come despite double-coverage. Few can match his height in opposing secondaries. We've got a good enough QB to get the ball in tight spots when he's not running for his life.
I beg opposing teams to double-cover Todd this fall (as long as we're not riddled with injuries at WR this year). I'll be very interested to see how it's done when we go 3-4 wide with the likes of Sumrall, Hamilton, Franklin, Messiah and Moses alongside Blythe.
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But his route running leaves a fair bit to be desired. Most of his big games come off of long, broken plays and jump balls type catches (see A&M) - which he is exceptional at. But when running rounded outs, curved slants, with little faking - he is much easier to keep a body on. And when you play the likes of OU, Tex and NU with equal athletic talent - he's going to "disappear" a little.
This is correct and something he was working on feverishly in the spring. The new WR coach specifically mentioned that at the clinic in March - the guys last year did not run routes well - Todd included.
I fully expect a vast improvement in that this fall.
in single coverage where meyer didnt even look his way!! Thats bs to say he wasnt running any good routes, if meyer would quit locking in on only one reciever he might have thrown it to him more. Not overthrowing may help also.
Like I said, plenty of blame to go around.
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yeah what the heck, when oppossing teams are double covering him with bracket coverage we should force it to him every play. God what were we thinking.
Curt, it wasn't that we weren't "forcing" him the ball that was the problem. Had he been used properly as a decoy, then your point would be correct.
It was yet one more example of the previous coaching STAFF digging their heels in and cutting their nose off to spite their face. How many times did reporters ask the head coach, and the offensive coordinator, why TB wasn't even getting looks.
Their answer was to excuse not using one of your THREE playmakers, because, well, other teams knew that we would look for him when we needed a play. So we'll fool them by cutting him out of the offense (wow).
At a school like Iowa State, you are afforded only so many guys that develop into playmakers who can get it done for you. This isn't USC, we only have so many on each side of the ball. To not use one is a killer, and that was one, of many, reasons that last year was so bad.
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Not overthrowing may help also.[/QUOTE]
Or throwing the ball 5 yards out of bounds on sideline patterns. Meyer had at least 2 of those gems every game, and it wasn't on purpose. Hopefully this is something else the coaches have addressed.
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If you are after a "respectable" buck, you can hardly go wrong with any unit with good public access. Really! There is a reason antelope success is up over 85% in nearly every unit in Wyoming. Since you are coming from Iowa, find something on the eastern half of the state. If you get the Eastman's MRS, pick any unit that is a "blue" or "green" unit with good access and you will have a really fun hunt. You will likely have a better chance at drawing a "green" unit, because "blue" units with good draw odds tend to attract more applicants.
Don't hunt the opener, generally hunting after the second weekend of the season, on weekdays when the locals are at work makes for a fun unpressured hunt.


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HEQ5 mount movement question.
Started by neptun2 , Mar 15 2009 12:02 PM
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Posted 15 March 2009 - 12:02 PM
Hi all. I have heq5 mount (non goto version) and i can move the teleskope in RA and DEC in 2 ways - for large movement i should loosen the RA and DEC locks and manually swing the teleskope. For fine tuning i should lock the RA and DEC and use the hand controller. My question is - should i stop the tracking during manual large movements and turn it back on when i find the new object or i can leave it tracking during the large movement?
Posted 15 March 2009 - 04:04 PM
There's no problem making large movements during tracking, RA and DEC locks are actually a clutches, like in a car (you don't need to turn off your car to put it into 2nd...)
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Posted 15 March 2009 - 04:10 PM
Ok thanks for the information. And one more question. I see that you have the synscan heq5. Have you tried prime focus photography without guiding (just polar align scope and tracking) and if yes how long exposures can be made using this method?
Posted 16 March 2009 - 03:24 AM
I allways do photography with autoguiding and drift polar aligned mount.
Once I've tried 1min exposures with 200mm tele and EOS but only 5 images out of 10 were "good".
Once I've tried 1min exposures with 200mm tele and EOS but only 5 images out of 10 were "good".
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Ok thanks for the info.


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San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - Martin Laird matched the course record on
Sunday with his 9-under 63, which helped him come from behind and win the
Texas Open by two strokes.
Laird, who birdied the final three holes, finished his third PGA Tour victory
at 14-under-par 274 at TPC San Antonio.
The Scotsman earned his third straight trip to The Masters. Laird tied for
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Rory McIlroy got within one of the lead when he birdied the 14th, but ended
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Jim Furyk holed out for eagle on the par-5 18th for a 3-under 69. He shared
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Renovation Photos: The Outfield Experience
In 2009, Kauffman Stadium will feature several new seating areas, including outfield fountain seats. Several thousand stadium seats have been moved or removed during the renovation process. The seats are different sizes, so every seat had to be categorized into large boxes.
Now, many of those seats are finding new locations in the stadium. (Another possible destination is your home. A limited number of stadium seats are available through Royals Charities at http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/kc/ballpark/stadium_seat_sale.jsp.)
Here you see new DRI DUCK Fountain Pavilion seating in left field, which surrounds an outdoor bar that sits atop the base of the old JumboTron. Seats are in place and ready for you on April 10!
Next we take a look at home plate from the left field fountain seats.
The new Little K is directly behind the left field fountain seats. Workers were finishing Field Turf installation last week.
We move to right field, where work continues in front of the fountains.
Finally, we look at right field and Rivals Restaurant. Outfield Box seats will be placed in this area.
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When the initial plans were sent out, I do not recall fountains being involved in the left field side, now I see there ARE fountains on both sides. I have season seats in the 102 section, is water going to be an issue in that section? Again, in one of the early plans the only "water" seats that I saw was a SRO section in front of the right field fountains. Are these still in the plans? Thanks in advance.
No new fountains have been added – only seats. The left field fountains were added in 1990 and the right field fountains have been in place since the park opened in 1973.
The renovated stadium will have the standing room only area near the right field fountains, sections 101-103 in front of the left field fountains, and sections 201-203 behind the left field fountains.


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"The worst is yet to come," those are the words of the Public Health Administrator in Winnebago County.
The health department says two out of six mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile this past week. The department has been tracking dead crows reports per square mile by zip code. The department says more than 80 percent of Illinois counties have tested positive for the virus. Administrators say don't expect test results to get better anytime soon.
The department has established a West Nile virus information line in addition to the dead crow hotline. This line will be manned by public health professionals with special training on the West Nile virus. The number is 720-4240.
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ATLANTA -- The well-known expression "It is better to give than to receive," rings true throughout the year, but more so during the holiday season. This year, many area organizations are in need of clothing, food, toys and monetary donations so that those less fortunate can enjoy the winter holidays.
For those who are willing and able to help those in your community, the Help Desk has compiled a list of organizations accepting small or large donations. Every bit counts.
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There are several Atlanta organizations dedicated to ensuring that those who are in need this season are able to fulfill their holiday wish lists.
Families First allows families who are living at or below poverty level to enroll in the Adopt-A-Family program so that they are able to receive gifts and household items that will fulfill their holiday requests. Several individuals may combine to adopt a family - the more the merrier!
The Empty Stocking Fund brings holiday cheer to thousands of underprivileged children through monetary contributions from the community. The organization then uses those funds to work with wholesale distributors to purchase new items, which are made available in Santa's Village, where parents and guardians have the opportunity to select gifts.
Additional organizations are aiming to feed and clothe those who may otherwise go without this season.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank works to fight hunger by providing food and other critical resources for low-income Georgians who are without food.
The Atlanta Day Shelter for Women & Children is in need of new items ranging from undergarments and other clothing items, to makeup kits to provide for women and children seeking refuge at the shelter.


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Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream SPF 15 Reviews
A Let DownOut of all of the better drugstore brands available, I find that Garnier products tend to give the best results. I have extremely sensitive skin and I really do not care for wearing foundation on a daily basis, so I was a very excited girl when I found out that an affordable BB cream was available. I used to be a devotee of tinted moisturizers, but when I learned about all of theadditional beenfit...read mores that BB creams have to offer, I could not wait to give one a try. The first thing I noticed about the Garnier selections was that they have a very limited shade palette. I selected the light-medium shade. When I applied it, I found that it was a very good skin tone match for me. However, that was definitely the most positive thing about this product, other than the price-- I think I paid about ten dollars for this at the local CVS Pharmacy. One thing I did not like about this product is that you must wait between applying this and putting on the rest of your makeup-- unless you want your blush and bronzer to streak. I applied this product with my fingers so that I could blend it in, and I applied it over a bare face with clean skin. I did not use a primer or anything underneath it. It takes a couple of minutes for this to dry. My next complaint with this was in the coverage-- you will absolutely need concealer to camoflague spots and redness, and then you will also need to brush on some powder to deal with the shine. Since it is winter time, I cannot really say whether this gives good sunscreen protection, but I like that it has an SPF included in it. As far as its correcting properties, I did not see any benefit whatsoever. If anything, this product seems to be pretty oily, and I think that it has caused my already sensitive skin to break out pretty badly. This did nothing to fade spots, so if it talks about perfecting skin, I think that it has failed completely in that particular regard. All in all, I would have to call this product a major letdown. It really does not do what it is supposed to do, and it gave itself an awful lot of hype for delivering very little. I would not recommend this product and will never be using it again. I plan to take a trip over to my local Sephora store this afternoon to pick up a better BB cream. Your face is one area on which you just can't cut corners to save a few dollars, and I think that after using this low rate BB cream, that I have learned my lesson. Thank you for nothing, Garnier. Seriously ladies, I think that the new BB craze is definitely a great idea, but the execution of the product on the part of this particular brand was definitely one gigantic failure. Try something else and do not sacrifice your face or your money and time. — 3 years, 4 months agoLittleBunny | 544 reviews
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Not a FanI do like the ingredients in this BB cream that are packed with benefits for the skin, however, after applying, it turns out to be very shiney. You must apply a powder to blur the shine. I agree it gives you some color and the color is fairly nice but it does not provide sufficient coverage if you have spots you need camouflaged. I also found that it caused me to break out along the side of my fac...read moree and a little along the chin area. So there is definitely an ingredient in there that doesn't agree with my skin. May be nice for those who have flawless skin. I'd prefere something with a little more coverage and matte finish. CC creams provide more coverage but still have a little shine. I will not continue to use this. It's not worth the breakouts! — 3 years, 4 months agoEricaF123 | 454 reviews
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Good Idea Some ProblemsI have tried a few BB creams. I really love the price point of this one, but I think it suffers from some problems. The colors are a bit dark. I normally wear ivory level foundation and the light shade on this is quite orange/brown. I also thought this was a bit heavy and a little greasy. It did wear well, but I don't think it really did anything for my skin. — 4 years, 1 month agoTheLacqueredLady | 751 reviews
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5 designated parking spaces are provided for visitors with disabilities in the coach park area, next to the Tiltyard: 100 metres from the Museum entrance.
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- Turn right at the entrance of the multi-story car park into the "Service" road.
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- Proceed along road which has speed bumps and follow it around the turning circle.
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- 2 more spaces are on the left beyond the "Drop-off point" area.
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DAYTON, Ohio-- When Liberty lost its first eight games and was 10-20 late in the season, almost no one was a believer -- at least in basketball -- at the evangelical Christian school.
But coach Dale Layer said that every year a team finds that the glass slipper fits in March. So he asked his team, "Why can't it be us?"
Five victories and a Big South title later, the Flames (15-20) are the unlikeliest of NCAA teams heading into their First Four game on Tuesday night against North Carolina A&T.
The Aggies (18-16) have their own Cinderella story.
They also had a sub.-500 record heading into their conference tournament -- and the program was close to a 16th consecutive losing season -- before grabbing an automatic NCAA bid.
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'The taxpayers' greatest ally'
Congress | But conservative Sen. Jim DeMint is no friend to status quo politics
Sen. Jim DeMint had four words to say to the designers of the new $621 million Capitol Visitors Center: "In God We Trust."
During a tour of the new entryway to the U.S. Capitol, which opened Dec. 2, 2008, the 57-year-old lawmaker from South Carolina noticed architects had ignored the phrase, which Congress established as the national motto in 1956.
Instead, a prominently displayed stone marker misidentified "E pluribus unum" as the motto. DeMint also noticed the museum's replica of the House chamber omitted "In God We Trust" despite its prominent appearance above the speaker's rostrum in the actual House.
"There seems to be a trend of whitewashing God out of our history," a disgusted DeMint said on the Senate floor last fall. DeMint put a hold on the bill allowing the center to open, and the designers added the phrase in the House display. The marker incorrectly depicting "Out of many, one" as the nation's motto was more difficult: Even by July 4 it had been only clumsily rubbed out.
To the Republican from South Carolina elected to the Senate in 2004 after three terms in the House, those errors symbolized that the heart of the federal government's ongoing power grab is a belief among policy makers that God is not in control. DeMint fears the nation is sliding toward socialism, which he calls the enemy of freedom.
"In order for socialists to expand the power of government they have to decrease the power of religion, which empowers individuals," DeMint recently told me during an interview in his Capitol Hill office. "Dependency on government reduces dependency on God."
You can't talk to DeMint long without frequently hearing the words freedom and faith. He has poured those convictions into a new book, Saving Freedom (B&H Publishing Group, 2009), which chronicles how Americans can end what DeMint calls "our abusive marriage with the federal government." The senator made a statewide book tour riding on a red-white-and-blue-splashed bus with a 1776 anthem.
DeMint has interrupted a busy Senate schedule for the extracurricular activities because he believes that the nation is in serious trouble, he said, and a bloated federal government is to blame. He writes that most members of Congress lean toward socialist policies, can't look past the next election, don't understand how freedom works, and use problems as an excuse to grow government.
In his book DeMint withholds few punches: He calls Barack Obama a "master of victimology"; describes Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as the "big fish drug dealers in this economic crack house of cards"; and acknowledges that he finds himself fighting Republicans as often as Democrats.
For his comments The Hill, a Washington daily, called DeMint "one of Congress' biggest bomb-throwers."
But it wasn't always like this for the mild-mannered, self-effacing businessman from Greenville, S.C., who served six relatively quiet years in the House and is known locally as more than a little shy in person.
DeMint's belief that government should do less for people ironically led him to run for political office for the first time in 1998 at the age of 47.
Few friends imagined the private DeMint in the role of pubic lawmaker. But he believed that too many of the problems plaguing local organizations and charities were the result of "well-intentioned but bad government policies that created more problems than they solved." A Christian since age 25, DeMint also said he felt God's call to run for Congress: "God uses our weaknesses sometimes more than our strengths."
In 2004, long-time South Carolina Democratic Sen. Ernest Hollings announced his retirement just as DeMint reached his self-imposed limit of three House terms. With Hollings relinquishing his 39-year hold on a Senate seat, DeMint tossed his name into the election hat and beat his Democratic opponent by nearly 10 percentage points. Then the frustrations began that transformed him into more of a rebel.
Now into his fifth year in the Senate, DeMint has grown impatient with the status quo, the inertia, and the insulation from regular Americans he says characterizes the body. "I see the Senate as a real obstacle in America's effort to turn around this expansion of government," DeMint said.
DeMint's ideological rigor has hardened in what has been called the "world's most exclusive club," where he ranks 98th among senators in net worth. "I am not going to be able to persuade my colleagues to do the right things, so I am just going to have to create pain."
That pain began in 2006 when his fight against pork-barrel spending killed more than 10,000 earmark projects totaling about $17 billion-frustrating colleagues but prompting The Wall Street Journal to dub him the "taxpayers' greatest ally." Predicts University of South Carolina political scientist Charles Finocchiaro: "There certainly are not going to be public construction projects named after him in South Carolina."
DeMint gained national attention in 2007 when he went against fellow Republicans, including President George W. Bush, by threatening to filibuster the immigration bill. His repeated objections to amendment votes throughout the debate defeated efforts to grant citizenship to illegal immigrants. His intransigence "angered leaders from both parties," The Washington Post reported at the time. Closer to home it defined DeMint as "a gadfly," according to Furman University political scientist James Guth.
But DeMint offers no apologies or regrets for defeating what he calls a bad bill. The immigration debate gave DeMint a firsthand education on the power of public pressure, as voters flooded the offices of lawmakers with calls, emails, and letters. "It gave me hope that no matter what people inside Congress think they can get away with, if the American people know the truth and they get angry, then they get engaged."
Republicans, in DeMint's view, have gone in a different direction, trading in conservative values and principles for an addiction to spending and borrowing that he says even two successive election defeats haven't cured. "We betrayed the American people," DeMint said. "We didn't do what we said we were going to do, and Americans made us pay a price."
The senator, ranked by National Journal as the body's most conservative member in 2007 and 2008, continues to offer conservative alternatives even as his outsider status in the minority party means that his proposals likely won't see the Senate floor. He recently introduced health-care legislation that reduces government control of the health-care market and would be paid for by forcing companies to repay their federal bailout funds.
He was successful in July to add funding to a Senate spending bill ($150,000) calling for additional patriotic religious references at national landmarks, such as the Pledge of Allegiance phrase "one nation under God."
Speaking truth to power may not play well in Washington, but South Carolina Republicans love DeMint, according to Furman's Guth: "He's willing to fight for things because he is in no danger of losing his seat."
But the fight in Washington remains more challenging in the Obama era, according to DeMint. Immigration amnesty and earmark abuses are being overshadowed by government bailouts and takeovers. And Republicans haven't always offered clear alternatives. "I'm going to follow our leadership if they move in the right direction, and if not, I am going to go in the right direction and hope that others will follow," he said.
DeMint sees a return to the nation's Christian roots as the key to solving America's problems: "The decline of America's power and prestige has been directly related to the secularization of our country."
The Capitol Visitor's Center controversy is emblematic of the whittling away of religion in the nation's laws, economy, and culture. God-not government-is the giver of our rights, prosperity and freedom: "Things that work in a free society are based on principles that are derived from religious convictions," said DeMint. "Free enterprise doesn't work unless there is a whole lot of honesty and integrity."
DeMint says it's important for lawmakers to know that God is in control: "People who don't believe that try to got more and more control here, and do more and more things from here. They may believe there is a God but don't see Him playing an active role in our community."
DeMint wants everyone who shows up at the U.S. Capitol to remember that.


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The Rise of Localism | Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is a back-to-his-roots politician with a national message and a toe in the 2012 presidential campaign
WASHINGTON-If you've driven through Indiana anytime during the last seven years and passed a cyclist on a Harley-Davidson with a small entourage trailing, then it's likely you've glimpsed Mitch Daniels, the state's Republican governor. If you hear the roar of his motorcycle, be forewarned: Gov. Daniels may be headed to your home, to stay.
In 2004 Daniels had a full resumé-seven years as a U.S. Senate staffer, a White House aide under two presidents, head of an Indiana-based conservative think tank, and top executive at pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company. But he had never run for public office.
So when he did run for governor, Daniels couldn't stand the thought of spending campaign dollars on hotels. "So I just said, 'Somebody find me a couch,'" Daniels recalled.
Somebody did-as well as a few children's bedrooms. It's all chronicled on MitchTV, 30-minute video episodes (with titles such as "My Cow Mitch" and "The Birds and the Bee") now archived on the web. They show how Daniels, usually in an RV but sometimes on his Harley, connected.
After a narrow victory in 2004 (the first time anyone unseated an incumbent governor in Indiana since 1894), Daniels concluded that home visits must work, and decided to keep doing them. He has spent the night with a Hispanic family of eight where a concrete drain in the basement served as the only shower. And his overnight with an Amish family went so well that he got invited back to a wedding. His most recent home visit was with a farm family in Wanatah, and soon he will stay in his 100th Indiana home. It's an experience Daniels has enjoyed immensely: "I've learned something different at every place."
Daniels won reelection in 2008 by an 18-point margin despite Barack Obama becoming the first Democratic presidential candidate to win Indiana since 1964. Daniels collected the most votes in the state's history, including 20 percent of the black vote. Now the two-term governor-who escaped Washington to recapture his Midwestern roots-is considering a run for the White House in 2012.
Can a couch-sleeping governor who went local in a flyover state beat President Obama? Ask Daniels this and he answers that he is not obsessed with being in public life. But he is testing how his views play on the national stage.
Daniels' fervor is directed against a ballooning, centralized government, what he calls statism. "Our morbidly obese federal government needs not just behavior modification but bariatric surgery," he recently told a Washington crowd. "You'd be amazed how much government you'll never miss."
He describes federal government as necessarily incompetent: "You simply can't make things work on that scale through central planning."
But Daniels is also a believer in limited government because of its compassionate effect on individuals: the dignity and fulfillment that comes with taking responsibility for oneself or for one's neighbor. He looks at Europe, where many nations have transferred their resources to the state. He sees a withering commitment toward others-Europeans use their high taxes to justify an unwillingness to make charitable donations.
"Your chances of succeeding are higher where people are directly involved, acting from their hearts," Daniels told me. "'When in doubt, do the duty nearest you,'" he said, echoing a quote from essayist Thomas Carlyle.
For Daniels this isn't mere philosophy. About a dozen years ago Daniels joined a venture in Indianapolis that today he calls the most important activity of his life: building a school.
It began at the only church Daniels has known in Indiana, Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. He started going there as a 10-year-old boy and is still a member 50 years later. Housed in an old Gothic building, today it's considered an inner-city church in downtown Indianapolis. When other downtown churches followed their members' flights to the suburbs, Tabernacle stayed. Its basketball gym and other facilities give the church one of the largest recreational sports programs in the city, dating back to when Daniels was a boy.
"We learned the pick and roll and about God's love on the very same court," said Daniels, who serves as an elder.
As surrounding residents struggled, the church's members responded with a soup kitchen as well as medical and legal clinics. But a group that included Daniels felt it was time to help the area's youth develop more than dribbling skills. The group secured a 100-year-old public-school building with wooden floors, high ceilings, and big chalkboards. It adopted a Christ-centered classical education structure and named the place The Oaks Academy after the "oaks of righteousness" found in Isaiah 61:3. Starting with an enrollment of 53 in 1998, the academy now has nearly 350 racially and economically mixed students. The curriculum emphasizes Latin, rhetoric, and logic.
Daniels recalls the early days, when he'd prayerfully go around asking for money. He'd take with him police maps of the city with different colored dots representing crimes like murder, drug arrests, burglary, and vandalism. "All those dots clustered right on top of our building," he said of the area, then known as Dodge City.
The young school endured weekly emergencies and survived just days ahead of creditors."It seemed like we were snatching the damsel off the tracks just in time all of the time," Daniels said. "Then little miracles happened."
Once a gang initiation ritual caused a fire in the school's basement, but the flames died before causing major damage. A local man called one day to say he had bought the school's old windows at an auction decades ago. He gave them back.
Daniels loves to show visitors the fully restored large, rectangular, stained-glass windows. They have returned to their original place on either side of the main entrance leading to the school's grand front hall. Their inscription is from John 8: "Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free."
Said Daniels: "From 1895 to somewhere in the 1980s, thousands of young people came to school every day, to public school, and passed between those familiar pieces of Scripture and no one thought that was strange." The school has taught him that high expectations, love, and an environment infused with character and faith can overcome the handicaps often placed on disadvantaged youth.
While stories about The Oaks Academy flow out of Daniels, it is harder to get him to open up about his own spiritual life. He calls himself a traditionalist, preferring the old hymns, liturgy, and weekly communion found at his church's small 8 a.m. service. He calls humility the "central instruction of our faith. To place God at the center of our lives and to remember that He and He alone is great." He does evening devotionals (his wife just found a reproduction of Abraham Lincoln's devotional at a used bookstore) and snatches moments of prayer throughout the day. He tries to discipline his prayer life so he asks for guidance to do the right thing and to help others ("But never anything for myself. It never seemed to me that that was the point"). Mostly they are prayers of gratitude for a life he calls blessed.
Even if he is not as outspoken about his faith as other Christian conservatives, Daniels returns to the Scriptures when asked the origins of conservative political beliefs:"The whole notion as far as I can see of human equality only came into the world when Jesus did and said 'you are neither Jew or Gentile or Roman or Greek.'"
That makes his comments last year calling for a political "truce" on social issues all the more puzzling to many conservatives. His contention that everyone needs to get along until the nation's economic problems are solved may be why he garnered only 4 percent of the vote in a recent presidential straw poll at last month's Conservative Political Action Conference. "It is just a suggestion I made once," Daniels told me days before he was to give the keynote address at that conference. "Incidentally the comment was directed to people on both sides of those arguments, not just to the people I agree with."
Daniels believes the debt problem is a mortal threat to all Americans: "If the arithmetic is the way I read it, then this has to be an all-hands-on-deck situation. . . . All I am saying is that you'd like to get as many people together around those things. They threaten us all."
Ed Simcox, a former Indiana secretary of state and current board member for Prison Fellowship, said the "truce" comment may have been "inartful," but it didn't cause major waves in Indiana. Calling Daniels a strong pro-life advocate, Simcox said he is not worried that Daniels, as president, would leverage appointing a moderate Supreme Court justice to win deficit debates. And Daniels, when I asked whether he would spend the political capital necessary to nominate and confirm a conservative like Antonin Scalia to the high court, was adamant that he would, saying "strict construction" of both federal and state constitutions "is as important as any issue I can think of. It runs far deeper than any one topic a court might deal with; the question is whether the people rule or will be ruled by an unaccountable few."
"His faith is aligned with America's evangelical movement," said Simcox, who credits Daniels with giving a powerful apologetics defense of Christianity at a state prayer breakfast and with implementing faith-based programs at the state's corrections department.
During Daniels' time as White House budget director, President George W. Bush nicknamed him "The Blade." Today Daniels calls the nation's debt the "new Red Menace, this time consisting of ink." It is a problem he is not afraid to blame on his own generation. "We have been self-centered, self-absorbed, self-indulgent, and all too often just plain selfish," Daniels said at a 2009 commencement speech. "It's been a blast; good luck cleaning up after us."
Daniels is willing to take on publicly many of politics' third rails: He supports raising the retirement age, ending Social Security checks to the wealthy, and cutting defense spending. In testing the presidential waters, he wants to see if Americans are ready for such medicine: "People say we will never get the consensus together and that nobody can get elected arguing for these sorts of things. I'm not so sure, but somebody better find out."
As his home visits suggest, Daniels loves street-level campaigning. But he has field-tested his ideas in Indiana. There his administration has practiced what Daniels calls an "old tribal ritual-we spend less money than we take in."
Daniels took office after eight years of unbalanced budgets with the state facing a $200 million deficit. By the end of his first term, Indiana enjoyed a $1.3 billion surplus and a triple-A bond rating.
On his first day as governor he rescinded an executive order giving collective bargaining rights to state employees. Today the number of state employees has fallen to 1982 levels.
He generated nearly $4 billion by privatizing the state's toll roads, he cut property taxes by an average of 30 percent, and he created health savings accounts for thousands of low-income residents. Now he is trying to cap off his governorship by implementing a statewide voucher system for school choice and by pushing for tax refunds when state reserves hit a certain level.
The 61-year-old Princeton graduate, who cut his political teeth by serving as a top staffer for Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar 35 years ago, insists a presidential run is not a lifelong ambition: "There are things more important than politics. Maybe I could find something like The Oaks to work on."
But if Daniels does step out, something he has said he will decide by May, another major decision remains: Will he take his couch-sleeping habits on a nationwide road tour?
"I am still cheap, so probably yes," he said. "If the people will have me."