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July 6, 2011—When the premier Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) America conference came to Chicago June 29-30, Liz Hasseld '12 was in the thick of things. On her own, she had applied and was chosen to work as a volunteer, which involved supporting CGI staff in coordinating logistics of the speakers and the more than 700 leaders from businesses, nonprofits and government during the two-day meeting.


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State of Qatar
Area: 11,437 sq. km. (4,427 sq. mi.); about the size of Connecticut and Rhode Island combined.
Cities: Capital--Doha 431,525 (2005 est.). Other cities--Umm Said, Al-Khor, Dukhan, Ruwais.
Terrain: Mostly desert, flat, barren.
Climate: Hot and humid, with a dryer winter.
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Qatari(s).
Population (July 2007 est.): 907,229.
Population growth (July 2007 est.): 2.386%.
Ethnic groups: Arab 40%, Pakistani 18%, Indian 18%, Iranian 10%, other 14%.
Religion: Islam (state religion, claimed by virtually all of the indigenous population).
Languages: Arabic (official); English (widely spoken).
Education: Compulsory--ages 6-16. Attendance--98%. Literacy (2004 est.)--89% total population, 89.1% male, 88.6% female.
Health (2007 est.): Infant mortality rate--17.46/1,000 live births. Life expectancy--74.14 years.
Work force (2006): 508,000. Private sector--61.2%; mixed sector--28.5%; government--5.6%.
Type: Constitutional Emirate.
Independence: September 3, 1971.
Constitution: Approved by popular vote 2003; came into force June 2005.
Branches: Executive--Council of Ministers. Legislative--Advisory Council (currently appointed pending elections in 2008; has assumed only limited responsibility to date). Judicial--independent.
Subdivisions: Fully centralized government; nine municipalities.
Political parties: None.
Suffrage: Universal over age 18, since 1999.
GDP (2006): $52.7 billion.
Real growth rate (2006) 7.1%.
Per capita income (2006): $61,540.
Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, fish.
Agriculture: Accounts for less than 2% of GDP. Products--fruits and vegetables (most food is imported).
Industry: Types--oil production and refining and natural gas development (60% of GDP), mining, manufacturing, construction, and power.
Trade (2006 est.): Exports--$33.25 billion, principally oil 47% and gas 36%. Partners (2005)--Japan 36.3%, South Korea 19.1%, Singapore 8.1%, India 5.1%, and U.A.E. 2.9% (U.S. 1.2%). Imports--$6.7 billion, principally consumer goods, machinery, food. Partners (2005)--France 11.8%, Japan 10.7% U.S. 10.6%, Germany 8.5%, Saudi Arabia 7.4%, UK 7.1%, Italy 6.6%, South Korea 5.6%, and the UAE 4.9%.
Natives of the Arabian Peninsula, most Qataris are descended from a number of migratory tribes that came to Qatar in the 18th century to escape the harsh conditions of the neighboring areas of Nejd and Al-Hasa. Some are descended from Omani tribes. Most of Qatar's 885,359 inhabitants live in Doha, the capital. Foreigners with temporary residence status make up about three-fourths of the population. Foreign workers comprise 52% of the total population and make up about 89% of the total labor force. Most are South Asians, Egyptians, Palestinians, Jordanians, and Iranians. About 6,000 U.S. citizens reside in Qatar.
For centuries, the main sources of wealth were pearling, fishing, and trade. At one time, Qataris owned nearly one-third of the Persian Gulf fishing fleet. With the Great Depression and the introduction of Japan's cultured-pearl industry, pearling in Qatar declined drastically.
The Qataris are mainly Sunni "Wahhabi" Muslims. Islam is the official religion, and Islamic jurisprudence is the basis of Qatar's legal system. Arabic is the official language, and English is the lingua franca. Education is compulsory and free for all Arab residents 6-16 years old. Qatar has an increasingly high literacy rate.
Qatar has been inhabited for millennia. The Al Khalifa family of Bahrain dominated the area until 1868 when, at the request of Qatari nobles, the British negotiated the termination of the Bahraini claim, except for the payment of tribute. The tribute ended when the Ottoman Empire occupied Qatar in 1872.
When the Ottomans left at the beginning of World War I, the British recognized Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani as ruler. The Al Thani family had lived in Qatar for 200 years. The 1916 treaty between the United Kingdom and Sheikh Abdullah was similar to those entered into by the British with other Gulf principalities. Under it, the ruler agreed not to dispose of any of his territory except to the U.K. and not to enter into relationships with any other foreign government without British consent. In return, the British promised to protect Qatar from all aggression by sea and to lend their good offices in case of a land attack. A 1934 treaty granted more extensive British protection.
In 1935, a 75-year oil concession was granted to the Qatar Petroleum Company, a subsidiary of the Iraq Petroleum Company, which was owned by Anglo-Dutch, French, and U.S. interests. High-quality oil was discovered in 1940 at Dukhan, on the western side of the Qatari Peninsula. However, the start of WWII delayed exploitation of Qatar's oil resources, and oil exports did not begin until 1949.
During the 1950s and 1960s gradually increasing oil revenues brought prosperity, rapid immigration, substantial social progress, and the beginnings of Qatar's modern history. When the U.K. announced a policy in 1968 (reaffirmed in March 1971) of ending the treaty relationships with the Gulf sheikdoms, Qatar joined the other eight states then under British protection (the seven trucial sheikdoms--the present United Arab Emirates--and Bahrain) in a plan to form a union of Arab emirates. By mid-1971, as the termination date of the British treaty relationship (end of 1971) approached, the nine still had not agreed on terms of union. Accordingly, Qatar declared independence as a separate entity and became the fully independent State of Qatar on September 3, 1971.
In February 1972, the Deputy Ruler and Prime Minister, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, deposed his cousin, Emir Ahmad, and assumed power. Key members of the Al Thani family supported this move which took place without violence or signs of political unrest.
On June 27, 1995, the Deputy Ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, deposed his father Emir Khalifa in a bloodless coup. Emir Hamad and his father reconciled in 1996. The Emir announced his intention for Qatar to move toward democracy and has permitted a free and open press and municipal elections as a precursor to parliamentary elections, now expected in 2008. Qatari citizens approved a new constitution via public referendum in April 2003, which came into force in June 2005.
The ruling Al Thani family continued to hold power following the declaration of independence in 1971. The head of state is the Emir, and the right to rule Qatar is passed on within the Al Thani family. Politically, Qatar is evolving from a traditional society to one based on more formal and democratic institutions to meet the requirements of social and economic progress. The country's constitution formalizes the hereditary rule of the Al Thani family, but it also establishes an elected legislative body and makes government ministers accountable to the legislature. In current practice, the Emir's role is influenced by continuing traditions of consultation, rule by consensus, and the citizen's right to appeal personally to the Emir. The Emir, while directly accountable to no one, cannot violate the Shari'a (Islamic law) and, in practice, must consider the opinions of leading notables and the religious establishment.
The opinions of the people are institutionalized in the Advisory Council, an appointed body that assists the Emir in formulating policy. However, it is likely that the first elections for this body will occur in 2008. Elections in 1999 in which men and women participated resulted in the formation of a municipal council. One woman candidate was elected to the municipal council in 2003. Municipal elections were held for the third time in April 2007.
The influx of expatriate Arabs has introduced ideas that call into question the tenets of Qatar's traditional society, but there has been no serious challenge to Al Thani rule. As the most visible sign of the move toward openness, the Al Jazeera satellite television station based in Qatar is considered the most free and unfettered broadcast source in the Arab world. In practice, however, Al Jazeera rarely criticizes the ruling Al Thani family.
Principal Government Officials
Emir, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, and Minister of Defense--HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Deputy Ruler, Heir Apparent, Deputy Chief of the Armed Forces--HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs --HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabir Al Thani
Minister of Energy and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister--Abdullahal-Attiyah
Ambassador to the U.S.--vacant
Qatar maintains an embassy in the United States at 2555 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037 (tel. 202-274-1600) and a consulate in Houston at 4265 San Felipe Street, Suite 1100, Houston, Texas 77207 (tel. 713-968-9840). Qatar's Permanent Mission to the United Nations is at 747 Third Ave., 22nd floor, New York, NY 10017 (tel. 212-486-9335).
Qatar's defense expenditures are estimated to be in the range of 10% of GDP. Qatar maintains a modest military force of about 12,000 men, including an army, navy, and air force. The country has a public security force of about 8,000 men, including a coast guard, national firefighting force, air wing, marine police, and an internal security force. Qatar also has signed defense pacts with the U.S., U.K., and France. Qatar plays an active role in the collective defense efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council (the regional organization of the Arab states in the Gulf; the other five members are Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, the U.A.E., and Oman). Qatari forces played an important role in the first Gulf War, and Qatar has supported U.S. military operations critical to the success of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Qatar hosts CENTCOM Forward Headquarters.
Oil formed the cornerstone of Qatar's economy well into the 1990s and still accounts for about 60% of total government revenue. In 1973, oil production and revenues increased sizably, moving Qatar out of the rank of the world's poorest countries and providing it with one of the highest per capita incomes. In 2006, Qatar's per capita income of more than $61,000 was the fifth highest in the world.
Qatar's economy suffered a downturn from in the mid-1990s. Lower Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil production quotas, a fall in oil prices, and the generally unpromising outlook on international markets reduced oil earnings. In turn, the Qatari Government cut spending plans to match lower income. The resulting recessionary local business climate caused many firms to lay off expatriate staff. With the economy recovering in the late 1990s, expatriate populations have grown again.
Oil production is currently around 850,000 barrels a day (bpd), and is expected to reach 1.1 million bpd by 2009. At the current production pace, oil reserves are expected to last more than 40 years. Moreover, Qatar's proven reserves of gas are the third-largest in the world, exceeding 900 trillion cubic feet (14% of the world's total proven gas reserves). Qatar has the largest single non-associated gas field in the world, the North Field. Qatar is the world's largest producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), with a capacity of more than 30 million metric tons per annum (mmta), and it expects to reach 77 mmta of LNG exports by 2010. By 2010, Qatar will account for one-third of the world's LNG supply.
The 1991 completion of the $1.5-billion Phase I of the North Field gas development project strongly boosted the economy. In 1996, Qatar began exporting liquefied natural gas to Japan. Further phases of North Field gas development costing billions of dollars are in various stages of planning and development, and Qatar has concluded agreements with the U.A.E. to export gas via pipelines and to Spain, Turkey, Italy, the U.S., France, South Korea, India, China, Taiwan, and the U.K. via ship. However, the government has halted any further expansion of gas production until 2010, as it asses its plans for future exploitation of the field.
Qatar's heavy industrial base, located in Umm Said, include a refinery with a 140,000 bpd capacity, a fertilizer plant for urea and ammonia, a steel plant, and a petrochemical plant. In keeping with the goal of economic diversification, several new petrochemical plants will be built in the coming years. All these industries use gas for fuel. Most are joint ventures between U.S., European, and Japanese firms and the state-owned Qatar Petroleum (QP). The U.S. is the major equipment supplier for Qatar's oil and gas industry, and U.S. companies are playing a major role in the development of the oil and gas sector and petrochemicals.
The country's economic growth has been stunning. Qatar's nominal GDP, currently around $52.7 billion, has grown an average of 15% over the past five years. GDP is expected to grow approximately 8.3% in 2007. Qatar's per capita GDP is more than $60,000, and projected to soon be the highest in the world. The Qatari Government's strategy is to utilize its wealth to generate more wealth by diversifying the economic base of the country beyond hydrocarbons.
Qatar pursues a vigorous program of "Qatarization," under which all joint venture industries and government departments strive to move Qatari nationals into positions of greater authority. Growing numbers of foreign-educated Qataris, including many educated in the U.S., are returning home to assume key positions formerly occupied by expatriates. In order to control the influx of expatriate workers, Qatar has tightened the administration of its foreign manpower programs over the past several years. Security is the principal basis for Qatar's strict entry and immigration rules and regulations.
Qatar achieved full independence in an atmosphere of cooperation with the U.K. and friendship with neighboring states. Most Arab states, the U.K., and the U.S. were among the first countries to recognize Qatar, and the state promptly gained admittance to the United Nations and the Arab League. Qatar established diplomatic relations with the U.S.S.R. and China in 1988. It was an early member of OPEC and a founding member of the GCC.
In September 1992, tensions arose with Saudi Arabia when Saudi forces allegedly attacked a Qatari border post, resulting in two deaths. Relations have since improved, and a joint commission has been set up to demarcate the border as agreed between the two governments.
For years, both Qatar and Bahrain claimed ownership of the Hawar Islands. The case was eventually referred to the International Court of Justice in The Hague. The ICJ issued a ruling in June 2001, which both sides accepted. In the agreement Bahrain kept the main Hawar Island but dropped claims to parts of mainland Qatar, while Qatar retained significant maritime areas and their resources.
Bilateral relations are strong and expanding. The U.S. embassy was opened in March 1973. The first resident U.S. ambassador arrived in July 1974. Ties between the U.S. and Qatar are excellent and marked by frequent senior-level consultations in Doha and Washington. Emir Hamad visited Washington in 2004, and President Bush visited Qatar in 2003. Qatar and the United States coordinate closely on regional diplomatic initiatives, cooperate to increase security in the Gulf, and enjoy extensive economic links, especially in the hydrocarbons sector. Qatar sees the development of a world-class educational system as key to its continued success. As a result, hundreds of Qataris study in the United States. Cornell University has established a degree-granting branch medical school campus in Doha, and other universities including Texas A&M, Carnegie Mellon University, the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Design, and the Georgetown School of Foreign Service also have branch campuses in Qatar's newly inaugurated "Education City" complex.
Principal U.S. Officials
Ambassador--Chase Untermeyer
Deputy Chief of Mission--Michael Ratney
Political/Economic Counselor--Rob Pyott
Senior Commercial Officer--Robert Peaslee
Consular Officer--Timothy Ponce
Public Affairs Officer--Mirembe Nantongo
The U.S. Embassy in Qatar is located in Doha at 22 February Road, Al Luqta District, Doha, Qatar. Mailing address: P.O. Box 23, Doha. Tel.: 974-488-4161; fax 4884150. The embassy is open Sunday through Thursday (Qatar's workweek), closed for U.S. and Qatari holidays.


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|Nebraska catching up on marking cattle trail
|Written by Wauneta Breeze
|Thursday, 12 September 2013 15:38
After a metal post was planted, those directly involved gathered around. They are, from left, Tom Kraus of Madrid, Great Western Trail; John Osler of Imperial, landowner; Ted Tietjen of Grant, Great Western Trail; Carol and Jack Maddux of Wauneta, landowners; Charley Colton of Imperial, Chase County Historical Society; Marvin Large of Imperial, Great Western Trail. (Imperial Republican Photo)
By Carolyn Lee
The Imperial Republican
The Great Western Cattle Trail, which stretched from Texas through Nebraska and on to Montana and points north, has been well marked in most states. However, Nebraska has been slow to recognize the historic path.
Not any more. Saturday members of the Great Western Trail organization and landowners in the area where the trail passed through held ceremonies in Perkins, Chase and Hayes Counties.
Each of the nine ceremonies included the placing of a post and a brief history of what happened in the area.
In addition, Marvin Large of Imperial, a member of Great Western Trail, provided a map detailing the trail through the area.
There was one post placed in Perkins County, three in Hayes County near the Jack Maddux ranch, and five in Chase County.
Those were located on John Maddux, Jack Maddux, Marvin Large and John Osler lands and near the Blanche Church.
The trail crossed through the area between 1874-1886, when cattle were driven from Texas up to Ogallala to be shipped east, or driven further north to Indian reservations, military posts, and into Montana.
The first stop in Chase County Saturday morning was at the John Maddux home, where a rock corral is still located.
Thomas Webster owned open land at the site on the Spring Creek Branch of the Stinking Water River. That was the last water for the cattle before Ogallala, Jack Maddux told the gathered crowd, so "they got watered up good."
Webster built a dry masonry corral out of rocks and "put together a business," Maddux said.
He would take crippled cattle, nurse them back to health, and then trade one good steer or cow for two other crippled ones that came through, Maddux added.
"He was pretty successful at it," Maddux laughed.
Webster accumulated more land with his funds, and later sold his spread to the Kilpatrick family in the 1890s.
The Kilpatricks operated as a ranch with a horse and mule watering operation, Maddux said.
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I need to upgrade my spotting scope.
I would love to go with the Razor HD 20-60x85 but my budget won't handle it this year, so I was thinking of going with the Viper HD in 20-60x80. I could always sell the Viper HD on the forum next year and buy the Razor if I want to move up.
Two things I've heard:
1. The main difference is that the Razor is much easier on the eyes than the Viper and I will regret buying the Viper HD if I do much glassing.
2. Someone in their 50s like me probably won't be able to tell much difference between the two scopes in clarity and light transmission.
What do you think of the Viper HD spotter in 20-60x80?


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Solo is all I do, and I don't ever need a plan B. It makes life simple.
I'm afraid I may not have the most reliable hunting partner and more importantly, if he falls through, I may be hunting solo b/c I don't have any other friends that enjoy the hunting experience like me...ever happen to anyone reading this forum??
I'm new to hunting in Colorado and although I've hunted many years in the northern Rockies, I've never hunted the central Rockies of Colorado--let alone going solo. Given that my friend has never taken to the hills to bag a big game animal, I'm afraid he's drastically unprepared for November's 4th rifle season; regardless of all my "heads up's" around equipment, weapon care, ammo, and down right shooting practice and exercise/scouting. Needless to say, I feel like I'm a bit handcuffed b/c I never really considered a plan "B"...
I've done a TON of research, talked (on many occasions) to the DOW hunt planners and forest service folks, and will be the main source of getting into and out of the GMU we both drew tags for--doubt he's done anything. That said, does anyone have any suggestions for A) how to handle my flakey friend who said months ago and continues to say he's "all in" for this falls hunting trip, however continues to flake out on any/all hunt preparedness trips/planning sessions etc. and B) how to find a reliable and similar hunter as me to go with...perhaps in the same situation?
Basically, I'm beginning to get a feel for what plan "B" is going to be...solo or other.
Any suggestions for how to deal with a crappy hunting partner whom has never bagged an animal yet claims he's "all in"?
Solo is all I do, and I don't ever need a plan B. It makes life simple.
Solo is all I usually do too. I don't like having to rely on other people or make plans and then have them broken so I just always plan a hunting trip for it to be solo and if someone wants to tag along, then that's fine. But if not then I am prepared and already anticipating going alone. I had people that saw me hunting alone last year tell me I was more than welcome to come with them so you may find that also. You may run into someone while you are hunting that is in the same boat you are. Anyways, that's what I would do.. Just plan on going alone so that you're not disappointed in the end that your friend flaked out..then if he ends up coming along, it will work out even better for you.
I am pretty much in the same boat as you. All my friends are flakes for the most part and are not reliable enough to plan an out of state hunting trip with. I say start spending as much time alone out in the woods as possible. Start small with full day trips and work your way up as you go. If you sit around and wait for everyone else all you will be doing is wasting time. I know I have the last few years. Now I just try to let someone know where I'm going and I get out there and get after it. A Spot may be a good investment as well. Good luck this fall and don't let anyone hold you back.
Yes!!! A SPOT would be a good investment! I finally got one earlier this year just because of all my solo trips. I'm as clumsy as they come and I figure it's only a matter of time before I trip over something, break my ankle and then fall down a cliff and break everything else and since I live and hunt somewhere that they obviously didn't film those Verizon, "can you hear me now?!" commercials, I take a little reassurance knowing I can call for help with my SPOT! And it gives them your exact coordinates and that's nice because I'm a woman and not good at all with directions.. Not even to save my life.
I have the same problem if I hunt in Ca.. My best friend used to hunt with me but he has his own business and for last 15 yrs. has only been able to go on Az. archery deer/javalina in Jan. This year I thought I had him talked into going on a 20 yr. anniversary hunt in Wy.He knows I go ever yr. but I brought it up to him that the last time he went with me there was 1992 ! 20 yrs. ago. He bailed on me and I told him they had leftover Reg. F tags. Gave some excuse about his "25" year old son pulled the legiments in his knee. He doesn't even live with him. WTF ? I called up a friend that's is an older gent that talked about going. Told him thay had leftover tags. He jumped on it. He can't get too phyisical but it helps out with the cost of gas, etc.! I've had friends bail on my at last min, once too many times so for years I plan the hunt for myself because I know I'm going no matter what.
So Brownan89,
Might as well get used to it and plan it for yourself. If they do go, all the better.
Jen, now I know why you bought that new Garmin GPS
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How about plan C Browan89. Keep looking for a better fit in hunting partners. Sometimes taking someone along that's not up to the hunt and adventure that you're wanting to do can be more of a safety liability, to both them and yourself unless you willing to compromise and bring the hunt down to their level of abilities and expectations. Sounds like their version of "all in" might not be at the same level as yours from what you've described. I hope the person you have with you works out but if not, I think it's wise for you to plan what you will do in case they bail on you or they decide they can't go for as many days on the hunt.
Plan B works or solo works and there are many good reasons to do so, but it's also nice having someone along for some added safety, comrodery, companionship and all the other attributes that make up a good hunting partner. It also can be awesome to share experiences with someone. Sadly hunting partners can come and go as the tide. Sometimes it's a good tide and sometimes, a not so good one . Hopefully on the bright side that great hunting partner that better fits in with you and your hunting style will come along soon. They are not always that easy to find, but when one does it's awesome.
Hang in there, and if you go solo or think it might come to that, I'd like to encourage you to try out some short solo trips before hunting season if at all possible to test the waters out if it will be new to you. Depending how far back you intend to hunt off the road, or backpack hunt it may be wise and a good time to test out the solo experience by testing out your solo gear, scouting and such ahead of November.
Man, sounds like some of ya'll need some new friends.. In all seriousness, I'd just plan the hunt like I was going solo, and then if he makes it, thats great... If you're afraid he's not gonna be in great shape, I'd just hike in together to base camp, and hunt solo from there..
You might be surprised at what research he's been doing though, maybe he's doing his own thing, gathering up intel from different sources, and then as the hunt gets closer you guys can prepare notes..
It really helps if your partner or crew have different skill sets than you, I know that out of my group, I know more about the ins and outs of each state, from the workings of the draws, to the odds, what units to apply for, etc. While my partners are better at anything that involves electronics.. Maybe you should just give him a project to compete for the hunt?
Thanks to EVERYONE who responded! Sounds like solo is the way to go, although, I've always had a partner for safety purposes primarily. I'll have to check out a SPOT and include that into my overall hunting system within due time.
Quote of the thread that made me laugh out loud…"Man, sounds like some of ya'll need some new friends"—Fink. Ha…Just wish the friends I have were more into the outdoors rather than the bar scene and Jersey Shore…I think going solo is a good idea but I'm not sure my wife agrees. I like sjsmallfield's recommendation of going out alone on a few short trips to get comfortable in the wilderness; I still have some warm weekends before October to give that a go…never spent much time in the wild alone so this will be an interesting experience.
Jen, never thought to actually connect with other hunters in the field. I suppose at the end of the day, we all have something similar in common and using that to one's advantage is a great idea. I'll keep my eyes out for other hunters in the field that may be in a similar situation as me. Thanks!
This year will be interesting…I feel like my friend is going to show up with a JanSport backpack including some gummy bears, trail mix, Mountain Dew and a Swiss Army Knife. If he downs an Elk, he will learn quickly that the work really begins when the animal is on the ground; I doubt he has given that any thought.
If anyone will be hunting CO in November, send me a message…I'll be in GMU 26 (Flattops Wilderness) and could obviously use a buddy…
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London, England (Sports Network) - Six-time champion Roger Federer secured
yet another berth in the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals.
The second-seeded former No. 1 got past gritty fourth-seeded Spaniard David
Ferrer 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) in a rematch of the 2007 final, which was also won by
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Federer prevailed in 1 hour, 48 minutes by being broken only once on Day 4
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Friday's round-robin play will pit top-ranked Australian Open champion Novak
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Olympic titlist Andy Murray versus seventh-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Djokovic
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This week's four-player Group A features Djokovic (2-0), Murray (1-1), Berdych
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(1-1), del Potro (0-1) and Tipsarevic (0-1). The top-two players from
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The 2012 World Tour Finals champion can earn as much as $1.76 million.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – A Northwest Washington club and adjacent restaurant have been closed by police following a fatal weekend shooting.
Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier has ordered the 1920dc and Asefu's Restaurant closed for four days, labeling them a threat to public safety.
The Washington Post reports (http://wapo.st/13LuGEf) the owners of the businesses can request a public hearing to regain their liquor license after the order expires.
Police say 30-year-old Joseph Hardin was shot about 1:15 a.m. Saturday outside the club. — Information from: The Washington Post, http://www.washingtonpost.com
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So I saw on a Jake Knott tweet yesterday that this was an incident where Geno Smith tried to push down Wally at half time, did anyone see this?? Does anyone know specifics on this???
I didn't see it, but I heard a guy next to me talking about seeing a WV player in Wally's face at halftime. I wonder if this is what he was talking about.
Yeah. The refs put up a block between both sidelines to keep the teams from interacting with each other when running into their respected locker rooms. Geno and another player both ran through the block and Geno got in Wally's face. Didn't see a shove but wasn't paying too much attention. What shocked me was Wally was up in the faces of the refs wondering how they were letting him get away with that kind of behavior. I realize he's unbelievably talented, but the Big XII really can't let something like this go.
I had a ton of respect for him before the game but his attitude throughout Friday made him by far my most hated Big XII quarterback. The student section even had a "Geno Sucks" chant going.
had to be bad if Knott called him out over twitter and told him to grow up.....
Maybe he was doing so to tell Wally that you're supposed to be telling your linemen to do this to me instead of me being able to nap in the pocket if I please?
That would make sense with all the bs they were trying to pull in the second half. I thought that one kid was going to rip SR's head off.
I heard he went after him, apparently it was a mega ***** move.
Frustrated he went from Heisman front runner to afterthought so taking it out on the oldest guy on the field? What a loser, reminds me of that awful squawk Bielema.
Wally would've knocked him out.
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So I saw on a Jake Knott tweet yesterday that this was an incident where Geno Smith tried to push down Wally at half time, did anyone see this?? Does anyone know specifics on this???
Whoa, Geno's lucky Wally doesn't have a Heisman vote.
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Gino sucks.
Gene sucks.
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I could see a commotion at mid-field but couldn't tell what it was.
Kinda makes you wonder about the location of the new tunnel
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I could see a commotion at mid-field but couldn't tell what it was.
Kinda makes you wonder about the location of the new tunnel
if the tunnel is to blame, we should have the opposing team enter at halftime first down the same path and follow..... Just convene before entering in the south endzone....
The problem is not the tunnel. The problem is Gino is a punk.
Clone to the Bone with the up and coming IOWA STATE.
I wonder if this is the reason that AJ finally showed up to play in the second half.
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Seeds, beans, and finely chopped veggies add color and crunch to this great side dish – it's as delicious as it is beautiful!
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1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
½ tsp. salt
1 small orange bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large tomato, chopped (1½ cups)
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
2/3 cup chopped green onions (1 bunch)
¼ cup lime juice
3 Tbs. olive oil
½ cup sunflower seeds, optional
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No Limit Engineering Wide Ride IFS System Install - Bigger Is BetterWritten by on February 1, 2010 Install a No Limit Wide Ride IFS
They say "different strokes for different folks," and that is certainly true in the automotive aftermarket. The proverbial cat has been skinned so many different ways there's nothing left of it, but that's what makes this fun!
The subject of suspension and handling is one of endless debate and depending on who you ask it may be easier to find the end of the universe than get a straight answer from two people as to what works "best." The word best is very personal, not close to the heart, but for your application. The best for straight lines is different than cornering, and most of that is different than what's best for all around driving. So a happy medium needs to be found, which is hopefully what we need for practicality and a little fun with the possibility for more.
This is where No Limit Engineering's Wide Ride independent front suspension system comes into play. The Wide Ride was designed to initially replace stock straight axle front suspension on older trucks. The Wide Ride isn't a resigned or altered Mustang II design either. No Limit designed the Wide Ride from scratch using CAD-CAM and Suspension Pro computer programs as well as decades of experience. No Limit wanted the Wide Ride IFS to be heavy-duty and not only be able to withstand the weight and bigger load (than street rods) of trucks, but to also take the abuse of aggressive, hard driving.
The Wide Ride crossmember is fully assembled and welded in a jig so it fits like it's supposed to and comes standard with big 12-inch brakes. It uses second-generation Camaro front-steer spindles in conjunction with a late-model T-Bird power rack-and-pinion and easy to find and replace Camaro ball joints. Together with the crossmembers, No Limit builds all their upper and lower control arms in-house using heavy-duty thick-wall tubing. Along with the brake upgrade options available (as if 12-inch discs weren't enough), you have your choice of three suspension configurations. One is with built-to-spec ROMIC coilovers, another designed with a Ridetech (formerly AirRide) airbags and separate shocks, or you can get it setup with highly versatile Ridetech Shockwaves. The sky is the limit, well not according to No Limit Engineering, call them for more guidance as far as which way to go for you.
Of course there is a certain amount of labor in upgrading and fully replacing the front suspension in anything and the same holds true for the No Limit Wide Ride. All that will be retained from the stock frame and suspension from the firewall forward are the framerails, core support mounts, and the bumper. To make a major difference to the way your truck rides and drives, you need to, well, make major changes! Of course, there is a good amount of welding involved and a 220-volt MIG or TIG welder is highly recommended for any frame modifications and capable hands to operate either one. For those in or planning to be in the Southern California area, No Limit offers install services. With the proper tools and know-how, the installation could easily be done over a weekend. It's not rocket science, but following directions and making careful measurements that will make for a nice finished product.
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The inside of the bottom of the framerails has an odd shape to it as it leads to the front crossmember; this needs to be straightened out. By matching the width measurement of the rear section, Mike scribes a straight line where the frame widens. Next, he'll cut on this line and grind it smooth so the frame is straight from front to back. This is necessary when it comes time to set the Wide Ride crossmember in place and box the front of the frame.The axle centerline needs to be marked on the frame now. Mike put a square just behind the second hole back from the rear most rivet in the front crossmember and marked a line. This should be the axle centerline. Do this on both sides. Clean up all sides of the frame from the firewall forward; it'll be much nicer to work with, plus ready to weld on.Hold one of the boxing plates up to the frame and mark its position both on the frame and the plate, then mark the axle centerline onto the boxing plate. There is a slight bend in the frame that will help you figure out where the boxing plate goes.Using the square, Mike marked the axle centerline across the boxing plate. Next, measure 2 inches forward and behind the axle centerline and mark the boxing plates. This area (shaded) is where the Wide Ride crossmember should reside once in the frame. Using a band saw or carefully using a cutoff wheel, cut this area out of the boxing plates.The same set of marks and measurements are going to be done on the top of the framerails at each axle centerline, 2 inches forward and 2 inches back.Along this 4-inch section, grind away just about 1/8-inch from the inside of the framerail, notching it just slightly.The notches that were just made are where the Wide Ride crossmember sits in the frame. This takes the guesswork out of locating the crossmember front to rear. Before starting any of this, make sure to level the frame from side to side along the whole length of the truck. Also, make sure it is level front to back in the area where the axle centerline is. Setting up your truck like this and following No Limit's directions will give your truck proper suspension geometry.Now it's time to mark the axle centerline on the Wide Ride crossmember. It is simply in the middle of the crossmember, which is 4 inches wide, so measure back 2 inches and mark. Make sure the centerline on the crossmember lines up with those on top of each framerail.Some double and triple checks are recommended before welding anything in. Measuring rearward of the front crossmember rivet, it's 6 1/4 inches back on each side. This helps tell you if your truck has any frame damage in case it was ever in an accident. If so, the frame needs to be fixed first before installing the Wide Ride IFS.
Mike tack-welded the crossmember in once he was happy with all the measurements and everything was still level. Tack-weld each corner well before any final welding. No Limit advises to weld in the crossmember first before the boxing plates to help keep the frame from moving during welding of the boxing plates.Due to some variations in the stock frames and if they have ever been tweaked, some fitting and trimming of the boxing plates may be necessary, this truck had a few whoops in the bottom rail that needed to be straightened out. After chamfering the frame and the boxing plates where they'll be welded together, Mike began tacking in the rear boxing plates.After the crossmember is fully welded in and cooled, the lower control arms can be fitted. No Limit's Wide Ride is different from most IFS systems out there because it is double shear in the front and the rear of the lower control arm. This means there is frame material on each side of each mount making the area much stronger than single shear styles.In the rear, to make it double shear, the rear bracket needs to be fitted to the frame and welded on. Again, due to some differences in frames, the bracket needs to be trimmed where it meets the bottom of the frame and/or boxing plate. It's easy to tell which once the through bolt is installed.With the lower control arms installed and the crossmember welded in, Mike starts to remove the stock front crossmember. There are more rivets that need to come out, and while this can be done without damaging the stock crossmember, it's easier to cut it up as you go. Notice the rear boxing plates aren't fully welded yet, Mike lets them cool before proceeding. Do not remove the core support mounts on top of the frame.Before installing the front boxing plates, the front inside of the bottom framerail needs to be trimmed straight. So measure, scribe, cut, and grind before chamfering the frame and boxing plate. Once all this is done it's OK to tack-weld the front boxing plates in. They might have to be notched in the top front for the core support mounts.Starting at 8 a.m. with a disassembled front end, here we are at lunch with everything welded in place. The frame is still within measurement specs and level-which is a good thing. Now it can get scuffed and painted.The power rack-and-pinion assembly gets installed next. There are two rubber bushings with metal inserts that look like top hats. The "brim" or widest side goes toward the crossmember, this insulates the steering assembly.With things painted, the lower control arms can go back in using their special through bolt. No Limit's custom-built control arms use factory Camaro upper and lower ball joints for easy maintenance and repair. The lower arms are built from 1 1/4-inch 0.188-wall tubing and have a 3/16-inch-thick bridge plate and sizable 1 3/4x3-inch lower bushings.
The aluminum camber eccentrics or cams go into the crossmember like so with equal amounts showing and with the longer side to the rear. Use lots of grease and check the eccentric bore first for any burrs or paint residue.The upper control arm can now be installed. No limit engineered the Wide Ride so that if you put the hole in the camber eccentric at the bottom or "6 o'clock," the alignment will be close enough to get you to the alignment shop, but always get it aligned after the installation. Notice there are washers on each side of each control arm bushing.After packing and installing the wheel bearings and seals into the big 12-inch now standard brake rotors they can be installed onto the spindle along with the caliper. Now, the complete spindle and brake assembly can be set on the lower ball joint. No Limit likes second-generation Camaro spindles, and they are available in stock or dropped versions.No Limit also has a unique sway bar link setup. The link bolts to the upper control arm and uses a rod end for smooth no-binding action. The 1-inch diameter sway bar bolts to the underside of the frame and can often be located off of stock holes in the frame.No Limit has ROMIC build their coilovers to their specs. These gas charged mono tube coilovers are built from T-6061 billet aluminum, and feature 9/10 hard chrome shafts, external 12-position rebound adjustment, and square cut hi-load thread rings. Most Wide Rides use a 5-inch stroke shock, for 8 inches of total wheel travel-which is a lot. Let No Limit know what engine you're running so they can get you the right springs.No Limit put together an optional brake plumbing kit that has pre-bent lines to fit the Wide Ride crossmember and save you time and headaches. Through-frame fittings help keep the front end clean and also help keep brake lines and brackets from catching on anything.The pre-bent lines run along the center of the crossmember as well as on the sides. They take you to a 90-degree fitting that goes into the through-frame fitting and to the outside of the frame where braided lines connect to the calipers-bingo!Here we are, a pretty impressive setup to say the least. The camber eccentric on the upper control arm is a simple and effective way to align the front end without having to take anything apart. The lower coilover mount even has two positions, one that is more for all around road driving, and another that stiffens up the front end for aggressive handling.This is the entry-level Wide Ride all finished up, but there are many options available. You can choose from two different Ridetech air ride systems and multiple big brake options that go all the way up to giant 14-inch Wilwood units. There are of course polish and chrome options too, as well as pre installed motor mounts that save you even more time. Call or look up No Limit today to see how they can get your truck handling and riding better than ever.


text: By Russ PankoninThe Imperial Republican Pumping on the Upper Republican Natural Resources District's Rock Creek augmentation project has passed the 25 percent mark en route to its target. At last Tuesday's regular URNRD meeting June 11, the board learned that around 7,000 acre-feet (AF) of water have been pumped from the project into the Republican River. The purpose of the project is to offset over-pumping that occurred in the district last year due to drought conditions. The augmentation pumping will also aid Nebraska in its effort to stay in compliance with Kansas on Republican River water use. The URNRD needs to offset 10,680 AF for last year's overuse. The district gets 69 percent credit for every acre-foot pumped. To reach the 10,680 AF mark, the district will have to pump a total of about 16,000 AF this year. Not Everyone Pleased While the board is pleased with the results of the project, not everyone is. Mark McVey of Haigler addressed the board about his dissatisfaction with the project and the amount of water being pumped. "Most people along the river are really sick about this," he told the board. In addition, he submitted a bill to the board for loss of property value, labor and mileage totalling $48,000 for the damage he figures he's suffered as a result of the project. He said concentrating all the wells on the north end of the property purchased for the project will damage the aquifer in that area. "Do you have any idea of the divot that takes?" he asked the board. Board chair Terry Martin reminded McVey the URNRD is not pumping any more water than what would have been pumped had the ground not been retired. He said by locating at the north end of the property, the URNRD could get more credit for the water pumped. Martin said engineering studies showed the pumping should not affect neighboring irrigation wells. The board took no action on the bill received from McVey. In a related matter, the Dundy County Board of Commissioners denied a request by the URNRD to recognize the Rock Creek project as land purchased for a public use. By doing so, the board indicated they plan to tax the property. URNRD Manager Jasper Fanning said he has appealed the decision to the state's Tax Equalization and Review Committee. Board member Tom Terryberry said it's unfortunate the possible loss of tax revenue is all borne by Dundy County. Regardless of the TERC ruling, he said he would like to see the board work with Dundy County on the issue. Fanning said no current statute exists that would give NRDs the ability to make any type of reimbursement to Dundy County. Creating such legislation should be the focus rather than going to the appeal process. Fanning also said the interlocal agency that purchased Lincoln County ground for another augmentation project is pursuing long-term financing for the $85 million land purchase. Irrigation on the tract has been retired and seeding of the land under the more than 100 pivots is underway. Some irrigation will be used, he said, to establish cover vegetation.


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KKOA Salina Leadsled Spectacular Custom Car Show - Kansas KandyWritten by on February 1, 2011 The KKOA Celebrates A Spectacular 30 Years In Salina
One of the best philosophies for building a custom car is to avoid making changes just for the sake of change. Each alteration should be purposeful and beneficial with the goal of improving a car's shape and flow.
The same thing can be said about custom car shows. If you're going to make a change, make sure it's for the better.
For the 30th anniversary of the Leadsled Spectacular, KKOA President Jerry Titus decided to make the most significant change since moving the event to Salina, Kansas, in 2005. With encouragement from the city, Titus relocated the 2010 show from its edge-of-town home in Thomas Park, to the larger, centrally located Oakdale Park. Fortunately for all of us, the move was both purposeful and beneficial.
The most obvious benefit was size. Oakdale Park allowed the show to spread out much more comfortably, with plenty of room for continued growth. This is good news, since official entries jumped more than 50 percent over last year's show. The final tally was more than 1,500 vehicles.
Thankfully, the new locale still has plenty of shade trees, with the added bonus of being positioned where there's a little more breeze-an important detail when it's late July in Kansas! The park also has a great circuit of cruising lanes, plenty of room for vendors, and an amphitheater that was perfect for the pinup contest and musical entertainment.
As always, there were plenty of things happening to keep car guys happy throughout the weekend. The Friday night drags have become a Salina tradition, and this year featured a cackle fest with historic front-engine dragsters and legendary drivers. A doo-wop concert on Saturday night brought a different kind of music to the air. And all weekend long you could find Linda Vaughan and Paul LeMat greeting fans, Gene Winfield chopping a top in the Godzilla Garage, or the KC Slammers showing off some genuinely cool scale-model customs.
For 30 years now, the KKOA has given custom car enthusiasts a much-needed national show to call their own. If they continue to make purposeful changes like they have recently, you'll be hard pressed to find anything more Spectacular than this annual custom gathering in Salina.
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Jack Walker knows classic customs, having owned many great originals and clones. So it should be no surprise that his latest-this '41 Buick designed by M.K. John and recently finished by Dave Dolman-evokes the rich style of Westergard and early Barris creations. It won the coveted 777 Custom Crown award.The news of Larry Watson's death may have dampened spirits at the Spectacular, but the presence of his influence was as strong as ever. The 'flaked top and panel painted body on John Tretten's '59 El Camino looked like they could have come straight out of Bellflower in the early '60s.Bill Johnson's Michigan-based '49 Merc first debuted at a Leadsled Spectacular more than 15 years ago, but its classy, timeless lines still look fresh today. A tastefully chopped and padded top, rounded corners, and frenched lights are just a few of the well-designed mods that make this red 'sled so sweet.Voodoo Larry brought his chopped, sectioned, shortened, and very green Voodoo Idol '46 Ford and earned the Most Spectacular Leadsled award.Top chops don't come much more perfectly proportioned than the one on Roy Fields' nicely sliced shoebox Ford sedan.We can only imagine the cool feeling of cruising from Illinois to Kansas in an open-air custom as smooth as Julius Alexander's frenched-light, shaved-trim, DeSoto-grilled, and Cad-capped '50 Ford.Mild custom Chevys don't get much more perfect than Ron and Wren Gallup's '52 Bel Air. Subtle touches include Olds headlight rings and hubcaps, extra grille teeth, shaved emblems and handles, and tastefully frenched Buick taillights.
Pinstriper Butch Tucker pulled out all the stops on his drop-top '51 Ford. Well-integrated Olds headlights, Pontiac taillights, a DeSoto grille, flared front wheel openings, and flush-fit skirts highlight modifications on a body that's tastefully two-toned with handmade side trim.Don Beason's '54 Buick is just what a real-world mild custom should be-clean, simple, functional, and fun.Can you imagine seeing this candy-coated pair coming down the highway? Jake Moomey cruised his chopped '54 Chevy all the way from Michigan to Kansas towing Dorr Johnson's Model A on an open trailer!The Friday night drags are always a blast. How cool is it to see something like Eric Myers' nose-up '56 Chevy blasting down an old airstrip?!You can't have a Leadsled Spectacular without a chopped Merc or two. There were scores of them in the special Merc Gathering corral. We liked David Posson's textbook example.After logging 97,000 miles criss-crossing the country, Bob Klessig's custom Chevy convertible earned a fresh paintjob before the 2010 cruising season. We rarely saw it parked all weekend.You can always count on Dan Cuellar to make the trek from Southern California to Salina. His '57 Chevy pickup is loaded with custom tricks.


text: This demonstration video discusses and shows the features of the Stahlsac Bonaire Deluxe Mesh Wet/Dry Backpack. The Bonaire Mesh Bag is large enough to carry a complete set of gear. You can load your gear in and dunk the whole bag in the rinse tank. There is a large top opening with draw cord closure. Also included is a free shell collectors mesh carry bag.


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New EPA Leader Will Fight Coal, Too
January 3, 2013
It would be nice to expect that Environmental Protection Agency head Lisa Jackson's resignation means relief for coal country. It does not, sadly. President Barack Obama's war on coal will continu....
The only people who are all roused up about a war on coal are the same folks who look at what is left of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel and can't figure out what happened. The only people who are hung up on this issue are the ones who are so tied to a dying industry or to the almost abandoned small towns which supply the manpower to the mines which still extract coal. I never read many comments here about what those small towns in 'coal country' are going to do when the mines are depleted--is there a Plan A or even B for what happens to those communities? Probably not.
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Anyone who thinks there is no war against coal either has their head in the sand or is an out right fool. The whole idea is to make coal so expensive the even Obamas friends in the wind and solar business can make money. There have been untold billions wasted on renewable energy that has not and will not be used but Obamas friends profit by it. No suprise that the new EPA will be as bad or worse than the last.
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WVEGO, if any of your bullsh** were cost effective, it would already be done.
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"It is also clear that Carbon Dioxide, too, can be recycled into hydrocarbons"
That may be true at a very high expense, WVUGEO, but why?
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WVUGEO, youre talking to a wall. Myer refuses to recognize that coal is already, and will remain, for some time to come, a part of a rationale energy policy. No one is trying to destroy the coal industry, but Mike doesn't want to hear that. I'm glad he menttioned denying permits for strip mines. Two days ago, he has toasting the natural beauty of out state and the importance of tourism. Put a strip mine on your tour, Mike. And, as WWUThinking points out, how does our editor know what the new head of the EPA will do? He or she hasn't even been selected yet.
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Editor: All you're doing is whining about the situation. You are supposedly a source of information; so, start using information to fight back against those who are waging your fanciful, fevered "War On Coal": It is clear that Coal can be converted into any liquid fuel we now mortgage our grandchildren's futures to the alien nations of OPEC to keep ourselves supplied with in the here and now. They are doing exactly that in China and South Africa. It is also clear that Carbon Dioxide, too, can be recycled into hydrocarbons for use in fuels and plastics. They have started doing exactly that in Iceland, Germany and Japan. Every pound of Coal ash produced in this country could be consumed in the making of high performance cement and concrete. All of that, as you, the editor of this rag, have personally been informed, can be thoroughly and irrefutably documented. Stop whining and start firing some real, informational and educational, bullets.
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Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - In his Dodger debut, Zack Grienke impressed
with 6 1/3 shutout innings and Los Angeles took a 3-0 victory over the
Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game set.
Grienke (1-0) signed a six-year, $147 million dollar contract this past
offseason with Los Angeles and lived up to expectations in his first start,
allowing just two hits and striking out six.
Andre Ethier hit a solo home run while Matt Kemp and Adrian Gonzalez each had
RBI doubles for the Dodgers, who had dropped two of three to San Francisco in
their season opening series.
Brandon League pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to pick up his first save of the season.
The Pirates, who had just six runs and 13 hits in their opening series against
the Cubs, managed just two hits on Friday.
Andrew McCutchen and Garrett Jones each had a single and Jonathan Sanchez
(0-1) was saddled with the loss after surrendering all three runs on six hits
in five-plus innings of work.
The Sports Network


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Social policy
Striking a balance
There's a growing realisation that successful conservation comes from strengthening governance processes and involving the people who live with and depend on nature. In northern Kenya, IUCN and partners, with support from UKaid and other donors, are helping to secure a future for endangered Grevy's zebra and the people who share a land with this iconic species. …
01 Oct 2011 | News story
Easing the pressure
The Dadaab refugee camp in north-eastern Kenya, the biggest in the world, is vastly overstretched due to an influx of people fleeing conflict in the wider Eastern Africa region. The local environment is equally feeling the strain. …
01 Oct 2011 | News story
Speak up and change your life
In Bangladesh, IUCN and partners are transforming the lives of women and poor fishermen by giving them better access to natural resources and a louder voice in decisions on how these resources are managed. …
08 Aug 2011 | News story
The old ways are the best—reviving traditional knowledge in West Asia
An ancient conservation practice born in the Arabian desert more than 1,500 years ago is now being revived in the battle-scarred greenery of Lebanon to help meet the complex challenges of a modern economy. …
01 Jul 2011 | News story
Greener ways to end poverty
Poverty and environmental degradation go hand-in-hand throughout the world; each can cause the other. With the global population likely to reach nine billion by 2050 there is an urgent need to address both in tandem when devising new economic development models. …
27 Jun 2011 | News story
IUCN pioneers work on gender equality in tackling climate change impacts
The importance of involving women in preventing and managing disasters is widely recognized but doing so in an effective and holistic way is more challenging. …
12 May 2011 | News story
Community based adaptation: local solutions for a global concern
Community-based adaptation is about helping people cope with the impacts of climate change. At the recent 5th annual conference on "Community Based Adaptation to Climate Change" in Dhaka, Bangladesh, researchers, practitioners and policymakers gathered to share knowledge and experience in planning and practicing adaptation at different levels. …
06 Apr 2011 | News story
Climate change resilience and good water governance in Mesoamerica
A recent workshop in the Sixaola River watershed, located on the Caribbean side of the Costa Rica-Panama border, highlighted the vulnerability of communities to increasing climate change impacts. … | Spanish
28 Mar 2011 | News story
IUCN hosts UN discussions on making gender environmental benchmark
Gender issues could be the common thread running through global environment and development work, and therefore be at the centre of restructuring the UN system to be more consistent across agencies, programmes and conventions. …
24 Mar 2011 | News story
World Water Day: thirsty cities
Coping with the growing water needs of cities is one of the most pressing challenges of this century. Half of the world's population now lives in cities and it's estimated that within two decades that will increase to nearly 60% of the population, or 5 billion people. … | French | Spanish
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Seagate Constellation.2 ST91000640NS 6Gb/s 1000GB / 1TB 7.2K SFF 2.5" SATA Hard Drive - Refurbished
Capacity: 1TB
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Seagate® Constellation.2™ drives are the most energy efficient enterprise drives on the market. Designed for enterprise robustness, Constellation.2 is available in capacities up to 1TB and offers reliable storage for high capacity servers and storage arrays in a minimal footprint.Key Features and Benefits
* Industry's first 2.5-inch 1TB capacity-optimized drive for dense, space-constrained data centers allows you to store twice as much data in the same footprint. * Build highly efficient bulk storage solutions while lowering your power consumption costs * Designed for robust 24x7 operation with a 1.4M hour mean-time-between-failure (MTBF) rating * Best-in-class rotational vibration tolerance ensures unrivaled performance in high spindle-density applications, and multi-drive firmware maximizes system availability * Choose from 6Gb/s SAS with improved data integrity, scalability and fastest data access or SATA 6Gb/s for economical 7200-RPM performance * TCG- compliant, Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) security option cuts IT drive retirement expenses while securely protecting data*
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This drive is compatible with any server, array or computer or that can accept 14.8mm high Small Form Factor 2.5" SATA drives.
Here are a few 2.5" SATA related items:
Seagate ST1500LM003 1.5TB SATA SFF Hard Drive
HP Proliant 378343-002 2.5" SATA / SAS Hard Disk Tray / Caddy
Dell G176J / Y961D / G281D 2.5" SAS Hard Drive Tray/Caddy
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Meeting With Crissie Wellington
The Triathlon Club of San Diego is pleased to announce a very special guest speaker this Friday October 16TH.
In conjunction with Competitor Magazine and emceed by Bob Babbitt the current raining 3X Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington!
Chrissie won her third successive World Ironman Championship title in Kona, Hawaii, this past Saturday and set a new course record in the process. Her time of eight hours, 54.02 minutes broke the 17-year record previously held by Paula Newby-Fraser.
So come join your fellow club members and guests at Coastal Sports & Wellness this Friday starting at 5P for a very special meeting.
This will be in a Q&A format with Chrissie emceed by Bob.
When: Friday October 16TH
Where: Coastal Sports & Wellness
4010 Sorrento Valley Blvd
San Diego, CA 92121
Time: 5P Food 6P Q&A with Chrissie


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The winter edition of the Twins Training Camps provides players an opportunity to continue to develop their skills and keep training during their summer baseball seasons.
He's furry, he's funny, and he's a hit at every baseball game. T.C. Bear is the official mascot of the Minnesota Twins! You can learn more about everyone's favorite baseball bear.
Play some of T.C.'s favorite games -- well, when he isn't playing baseball! Share them with your kids for some safe online fun!
The goal of Play Ball! Minnesota is to promote and advance the games of baseball and softball for youth.
The Minnesota Twins organization believes strongly in the need to invest in our community's future.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America are the official charity of Major League Baseball.
Swing analysis, tips and resources for youth players, coaches and families.
Find the best selection of team gifts and items for kids of all ages at the official online shop for everything Twins.
Giving children in grades 4-8 strategies to deal with barriers and challenges in their lives.
BTF promotes and enhances the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball.
Pitch, Hit & Run is a baseball & softball skills competition that showcases boys' and girls' abilities.
The RBI program provides disadvantaged youth an opportunity to learn baseball and softball.
The Urban Youth Academies offer free baseball and softball instruction and educational opportunities.


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Demand, Supply, and Markets
The ideas that explain how a market system functions, demand, supply and markets focus on consumer and business behavior. On the demand side, price is an incentive that encourages buyers to want more when low and less when high. On the supply side, with profit as an incentive, a higher price stimulates more production. Through examples, econlife looks at the countless individuals and groups composing the demand and supply sides of markets to see how price and quantity are determined.


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Fruited Wild Rice Salad
From the kitchen of Heidi Prahl
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup orange juice
2 Tblsp. honey
1 cup uncooked wild rice
2 golden delicious apples, chopped
juice of 1 lemon
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
2 Tblsp. fresh mint, minced
2 Tblsp. parsley
2 Tblsp. chives
1 cup pecan halves
salt and pepper to taste
Combine dressing ingredients in jar and shake to blend, set aside.
Prepare rice according to package directions; drain if needed and cool.
In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice.
Add raisins, grapes, mint, parsley, chives and rice. Add dressing and toss.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and chill several hours or overnight. Just before serving, add pecans and toss lightly.
Terri's notes:
~ This recipe came from Heidi, who found it in Leaven's "Our Favorite Recipe" as submitted by Liz Lokensgard, and I found it listed as a 1995 Taste of Home Prize winner! It's been tasted, tested, it's real and real simple - you need to try it too!


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Feb 23 2011
6 Reasons to Use a Safe at Home
Many people use a home safe to protect valuables from burglars. With home burglaries, burglars generally break into a home and leave within minutes taking all the items that are easily accessible like money, purses, jewelry, small electronics, wallets, guns, and anything else that is easy to "grab and go." Many of the most commonly stolen items would be inaccessible to burglars if they were securely stored away in a home safe. But other than keeping your valuables safe from criminals, there are a number of other reasons to keep your things locked away in a home safe.
Below is a list of other good reasons to use a home safe:
1. Safes are a great place to store prescription medications, especially when they are purchased in large quantities such as a three-month supply.
2. They are a great place to store valuables and keep them out of the reach of children.
3. Home safes provide a secure place to store important documents such as passports, health records, insurance policies, bank account information, etc.
4. Some home safes are large enough to store guns allowing you to have access to your firearms without compromising the safety of the occupants of the home.
5. Safes can protect important documents and valuables from fire and flooding.
6. Wall safes offer reliable storage that can be hidden completely out of site.
Today's home safes are available in a variety of models offering convenient entry systems that do not require keys. They come in a range of sizes allowing you to select the one that is right for your needs. With a home safe, you'll have peace of mind knowing your valuables are securely stored in an easy-to-access place. Think of a home safe as a more convenient safe deposit box because you have 24-hour access.
Don't let a potential burglary at your home become a crime of opportunity. Burglars usually take only the items that are left out in the open and easy to carry. Home safes help prevent "in-and-out" burglaries and deliver an all-purpose, secure containment solution for all your important belongings and documents.


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Add some sweet potatoes to the oven when you bake the chicken. Then, round out the meal with some steamed broccoli and a fruit salad.
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This is a great recipe that I have used with 4 people up to 20 and everyone loves it. I had it so many years ago and loved it when I was a child. I have picky eaters and this is a must make.
Very delicious. I marinated it overnight and it tasted delicious. Looked just like it's picture and tasted even better.
It was a nice change. I think next time I will try to cook it on a rack to raise it up out of the pan, so the bottom will maybe get crispy too. I added some garlic to it as well I liked that flavor in it.


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7 Things About Me
I don't normally do these kinds of things, but this week has been far from normal! I was tagged by Carol to share 7 random things. It goes something like this:
The rules are:
– Link to the person that tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
– Share 7 random and or weird things about yourself.
– Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.
– Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
7 random things about me
- I love the Bible. The Word of God used to not make any sense to me, but I asked God to help


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Femme Fatale
Release Date: November 06, 2002
Running Time: 115 mins.
MPAA Rating: R
Box Office: $6,592,103.00
Genre: Noir, Thriller
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CULPEPER, Va. (WUSA) - A 17-year-old boy has been charged with armed robbery, according to Culpeper police.
The teenager was charged late Wednesday night with robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a robbery and conspiracy to commit robber , and police are seeking a second person who was involved in the incident.
At about 11 p.m. Wednesday, a couple sat in a parked car in the cul-de-sac on Thomas Way when they were approached by two people who tapped on the driver's window. The 17-year-old, who allegedly was armed with a handgun, ordered the man and woman from the car and told them to lie on the ground.
The suspects then rifled through their pockets and the woman's purse and took several undisclosed items.
The suspects then ran into the woods toward Floyd T. Binns Middle School. Police searched for the two and located the 17 year old on Belle Ave. The second subject fled.
Police are looking for a black male, possibly a juvenile, last seen wearing a black hooded jacket with fur around the hood. He also wore black gloves with white writing and black shoes.
The 17-year-old is being held in the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Center in Charlottesville. No weapon was recovered.
Anyone with information is asked to call 540-829-5507 or CrimeSolvers at 540-727-0300.