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Firefighters in Fairfax County are wearing pink to raise awareness about breast cancer.
About 1,600 members of the fire and rescue department and their civilian employees are wearing the pink t-shirts.
"I think seeing firefighters come off the truck dressed in pink is a good visual for the community to see that we're standing behind this," said Captain Cindy White.
As a medic, White is used to helping others in medical crisis but she says a breast self-exam caught a tumor that turned out to be benign.
"It brings it close to me but I think it brings awareness to everyone," White says.
The sight of the firefighters turns heads among residents.
"Especially men in pink shirts, it does say a lot. it says that they respect the woman," said Aretha Walker.
"I think it's a great thing and you know, men get breast cancer too," said Melissa Moore.
The shirts have been donated and don't cost taxpayers money. The donors say these men and women are good ambassadors for the cause.
"I think firefighters are role models for the community so if they're walking around dressed in pink it shows everyone we should pay attention to breast cancer this and donate," said Allison Maryan.
Cathi Schultz-Rinehart is a civilian fire department employee and a breast cancer survivor. She says her co-workers efforts are making an impact.
"One of the ladies that I work with said it reminded her that she needed to make her appointment, so that was really good to hear," Schultz-Rinehart said.
The Fairfax County breast cancer campaign, called 'We care enough to wear pink,' may spark a trend across the country.
"The departments and fire companies across the nation are doing this and stepping up and saying it is real, it is serious and we all need to be part of it," said Craig Robertson.


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I installed the WP-DB-Backup plug-in on a blog, but when I try to do a manual download or email the backup to myself, it just redirects to the main (public) page of the blog. I installed it on some other blogs (on a different host) and it works just fine for those.
I also tried installing WP-DB-Backup version 2.2.2 instead of version 2.2.3 - but still the same issue.
If it helps, the blog having the issue is hosted on a Windows Web Server while the blogs that have the plug-in working are hosted on a Linux Web Server.
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But Khamenei Is Criticized For Role in Political Matters : Iran's Supreme Leader Pushes Boundaries of Authority
By Geneive Abdo
Published: December 21, 2000
TEHRAN— The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei, is changing the nation's postrevolutionary history by expanding his divine mandate to include the daily affairs of governing.
Since being appointed the supreme leader on the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, Ayatollah Khamenei has extended his reach to include the affairs of Parliament, the presidency and even the theological seminaries, which long took pride in independence from government control.
Unlike Ayatollah Khomeini, who did not believe in intervening directly in political matters, Ayatollah Khamenei has involved himself in a wide range of governmental activities — and has thus opened himself to more criticism but also weakened the power of the president, a moderate. Analysts say one change that has prompted Ayatollah Khamenei's new role in politics is his solid alliance with conservatives in Iran.
Once Ayatollah Khamenei expresses his will in speeches, loyalists in institutions like the judiciary carry out his desires.
This alliance with a political faction did not exist under Ayatollah Khomeini, even though he at times he ruled by decree. During his 10 years as supreme leader, beginning with the Islamic revolution in 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini preferred to balance Iran's rival political factions.
In an example of direction intervention, Ayatollah Khamenei last week ordered President Mohammed Khatami to oust the minister of Islamic culture and guidance, Ataollah Mohajerani, who had come to symbolize free expression and artistic liberalization. Mr. Mohajerani submitted his resignation months before to ease the mounting pressure from conservatives on President Khatami to remove him. Mr. Khatami had resisted until Ayatollah Khamenei gave the order.
And in August, Ayatollah Khamenei ordered Parliament to kill legislation aimed at reviving publications that had been banned after they supported moderates who made significant gains in parliamentary elections in February and May.
The speaker of Parliament, or the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Ayatollah Mahdi Karrubi, had visited Ayatollah Khamenei to try to gain his support for the new legislation. But after the supreme leader was told that a presidential aide had vowed to persuade 100 deputies to confront him directly if he tried to kill the legislation, Ayatollah Khamenei decided to assert his political power. Just minutes before Parliament was to vote, the supreme leader's order instructing deputies to kill the legislation was read out in open session.
Analysts said the intervention was unnecessary, because even if Parliament had passed the legislation, a conservative body of clerics and jurists called the Guardian Council would have vetoed it. The Guardian Council, not the leader, is directly charged with determining whether legislation conforms to Islamic law.
Ayatollah Khamenei has also provoked criticism from Ayatollah Yousef Sanei, a moderate, and other senior clerics who have hinted that the supreme leader's decisions border on one-man rule, an anathema in Shiite tradition, the branch of Islam that is followed by about 90 percent of the people in Iran.
Ayatollah Khamenei's direct role in politics has effectively diffused the powers of Mr. Khatami as president. Now that Mr. Khatami has been forced to accept Mr. Mohajerani's resignation as the minister of Islamic culture and guidance, analysts are asking whether there is anything left of the presidency. Mr. Khatami is considering whether to run for re-election in June. If he does, and wins, he is likely to become more of a figurehead. If he bows out, the conservatives are likely to win the office.
"This is the new Iran," an analyst said. "Khatami supplies the smiling face for the West while the conservatives run the country."
By applying a hands-on approach to running the country, Ayatollah Khamenei has demystified the post of supreme leader and made himself vulnerable to criticism in the way any politician must answer to constituents. In Tehran, young men have been distributing copies of a letter to Ayatollah Khamenei that criticizes his rule and offers him advice on how to run the country.
That such a letter was sent to him, and then made public, signals the changing role of the supreme leader: The once untouchable post has become a matter open for public debate, even at a high cost. Criticizing the supreme leader carries a maximum prison sentence of three years.
In the letter, the author, identified as a revolutionary who had accompanied Ayatollah Khomeini on his famous plane trip from Paris to Tehran in 1979 to lead the revolution, accuses Ayatollah Khamenei of finding "enemies" in every corner.
"Have you considered that pseudofascist directors of Kayhan can be the very cultural enemies you fear," the letter said, referring to a conservative newspaper. "Your excellency, please believe me. The best way to run a country is to respect the freedoms."
Ayatollah Khamenei has also tried to take control of the established system of collecting religious taxes, the traditional source of senior clerics' power and independence from the government. Sources in the holy Shiite city of Qum say a representative from the supreme leader's office has visited at least five senior religious officials to propose channeling the taxes, worth tens of millions of dollars, into a general fund under Mr. Khamenei's control.
Such a change would deprive these senior theologians of their valuable patronage networks and force theology students, who receive much-needed stipends, to become loyal to the supreme leader rather than their current patrons, the top clerics who are involved in high-stakes politics and who sometimes are at odds with Ayatollah Khamenei. All but one cleric rejected the proposal, the sources say.
Rasool Nafisi, an Iranian scholar in Washington who is conducting extensive research on the clergy in Iran, said Ayatollah Khamenei's new assertiveness in politics had provoked another divide among senior clerics in Qum.
"There are pro-reform clergy and some senior theologians who are more concerned with the future of Shiite Islam and its institutions than a temporary state-supported religion," Mr. Nafisi said. "These individuals are criticizing rather openly Mr. Khamenei's new turn."


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Adult Drawing Classes
Adult students experience a warm, congenial and supportive environment to learn and create in. The large roster of programs, are designed to allow each individual to advance at his or her own pace. Each class offers a nice balance between challenging, fun, creative, and skill-based approaches. Working with professional instructors who are practicing artists, helps to inspire students and ensure the latest studio approaches are being taught.
View Adult Calendar 2015-2016 Overview
Courses are listed in alphabetical order. Course code is listed alongside day and time.
- Children's Book Illustration
- Drawing & Painting Fundamentals
- Drawing & Painting the Contemporary Figure
- Drawing for Beginners
- Introduction to Illustration
- I Wish I Could Draw
- Portrait and Figure Drawing
Children's Book Illustration
with Farida Zaman
This program will teach students how to create inspiring and unique illustrations for children. Illustrations in children's books are used to bring out a narrative so that the pictures tell the story. The focus of the class is on the process of creating these effective illustrations, while students develop skills in drawing, painting and storyboarding. The class will offer plenty of guidance as they investigate a variety of children's books and a multitude of illustration styles. Material list provided.
Drawing & Painting Fundamentals
with Pete Smith
In this introduction to the principles of visual expression, students will develop observational skills, looking at the practical aspects of art making to the more advanced concepts of shape, values and edges. Students may choose to draw or paint as they learn to examine the details found in their photograph or objects, and arrange the information to create the illusion of three-dimensional forms in their art. Topics will include choosing the appropriate materials for the desired effects, brush handling, painting mixing and value organization. Plenty of personalized instruction will be available and individual projects ranging from still life, as well as working from photographs will be explored. Material list provided.
10178 - Wednesdays 9:00 AM-12:00 PMDownload Material List
Spring: $400.00 + HST
Drawing & Painting the Contemporary Figure
with Bogdan Luca
The expression and emotion that can be found in a modern life painting can convey an interesting story and touch people in a profound way. In this course, students will be using the figure to develop work that speaks to the modern world around us. As a counterpoint to the classical, realist methodology, students will learn to work with chance and accident as a means of making figurative art that is lively and exciting. The class will analyze and revisit preconceived ideas about the nude, the portrait, the rectangle and other notions that might prevent us from making truly contemporary work. Plenty of individual attention and guidance will be provided as the class is exposed to both materials and techniques that will bring their work to the forefront of contemporary approaches. A model fee is included and material list provided.
10181 - Thursdays 7:00-10:00 PMDownload Material List
Spring: $430.00 + HST
Drawing for Beginners
with Jennifer Hinrichs, Bogdan Luca, and Martha Johnson
This program is designed for beginners, as well as those who wish to improve their drawing skills and refine their understanding of visual language. Using pencils, conté and charcoal, fundamental techniques such as proportion, shape, perspective, line weights, shading, value, and highlighting will be explored. Students will develop drawing skills and become confident with the tools of visual expression. Material list provided.
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10190 - Wednesdays 12:30-3:30 PM with Martha JohnsonDownload Material List
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Introduction to Illustration
with Farida Zaman
If you love to draw and have an interest in design, then this course is perfect for you. Based on building strong drawing skills and conceptual thinking, this program will provide students with the knowledge and skills to create effective communications and artful images that function as a complement to any written work. Illustrations can be seen in newspapers, books, magazines, reports, advertising, posters, CD covers, packaging, websites, concept art, and the list goes on. Students have the ability to discover their artistic voice by working on a range of different projects. A brief introduction on finishing art projects digitally will also be a part of the lecture component of the program, and students will learn about the important elements of a portfolio that are needed for target audiences, should the student wish to take their work to the next level. Material list provided.
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I Wish I Could Draw
with Sarah Jane Gorlitz, Martha Johnson
If you are 'art terrified' and have ever felt that you could never get past drawing stick figures then this course is perfect for you! For the complete beginner to the process of making art, you will be encouraged to take risks and to let the artist inside you grow through exploring different ways of seeing and making marks. Creativity comes from the right side of the brain. In this course you get away from the dominance of your 'left side' and will find that it feels great. Students will begin to develop their drawing and creative skills and become confident with the tools of visual expression. Material list provided.
10217 - Wednesdays 7:00-9:30 PM with Sarah Jane GorlitzDownload Material List
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10223 - Saturdays 9:00-10:30 AM with Martha JohnsonDownload Material List
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Portrait and Figure Drawing
with Paul Robert Turner
Designed for students who would like to explore the human figure in depth, this class will delve into the many subtle details of working with this subject matter. Students will depict the human figure in the context of its surrounding space and will address some of the issues related to drawing this complex form. Proportion, shape, line, value and capturing the individual's character will be some of the topics dealt with in this studio class. This course is suitable for students who are new to portrait and figure drawing (previous general drawing experience is recommended) and students with life drawing experience. A model fee is included and material list provided.
10259 - Thursdays 12:30-3:30 PMDownload Material List
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Vince Gill confirmed for Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival
Oklahoma-born and bred Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill will join Eric Clapton and other internationally-acclaimed guitarists at the 2013 Crossroads Guitar Festival scheduled for April 12-13 at New York's Madison Square Garden.Clapton hosted similar events in 2004, 2007 and 2010 to raise money for Crossroads Centre, a drug and alcohol addiction rehabilitation facility located on the Caribbean island of Antigua, according to CMT.com.
Others scheduled to perform at the festival include Jeff Beck, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, the Allman Brothers Band, John Mayer, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Robert Randolph, Sonny Landreth, Albert Lee, Robbie Robertson and Gary Clark Jr.
As previously reported, Clapton will a major U.S. tour leading up to his Crossroads Guitar Festival. The tour will include a March 20 show at Oklahoma City's Chesapeake Energy Arena.
It will be Clapton's third time to play the OKC arena, following performances on June 9, 2004 and March 5, 2007, according to an email from a venue representative.
For more information on the OKC tour date, go to www.chesapeakearena.com.


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Coming Soon has the news that the two musicians/actors are set to star in the upcoming Universal adaptation of Dr. Seuss's "The Lorax." Efron will play the film's lead, a boy named Ted who is searching for the one thing that will allow him to win the girl of his dreams. Swift will play the girl, named Audrey. In addition to the two of them, Danny Devito will voice the titular Lorax, Ed Helms is the the Once-let, Rob Riggle is financial king O'Hare, and Betty White is Ted's Grammy Norma. The flick is set for release on March 2, 2012.
After the jump, find out which two major actors have joined Keira Knightly in the adaptation of "Anna Karenina" and who will be playing Clark Kent's father in Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel."
Jude Law And Aaron Johnson To Join "Anna Karenina"
Keira Knightly is returning to work with director Joe Wright for a third time, and this time she's bringing in some new meat. According to Variety, Jude Law and Aaron Johnson are nearing completion on their negotiations for major roles in the film, which should begin production in the fall.
Kevin Costner Joins "Man Of Steel"
Teaming up with the previously announced Momma Kent, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner has agreed to come on board as Superman's adoptive father Jonathan Kent in Zack Snyder's adaptation of "Superman." Costner joins Lane and Henry Cavill, who will be playing the titular man of steel.
Tripp Vinson Defends "Red Dawn"
In response to the recent news about "Red Dawn's" Chinese baddies being nixed for North Koreans, the film's producer phoned up Ain't It Cool News to explain their decision-making. "'Red Dawn' isn't for everyone. So, if you are interested in seeing a movie filled with preachy political discussions – 'Red Dawn' ain't for you. If you love movies in which Americans are the bad guys – 'Red Dawn' ain't for you. If you get emotional watching daytime television – 'Red Dawn' ain't for you. If you're a vegetarian – 'Red Dawn' probably ain't for you. But! If you like meat with your potatoes, muscle cars that roar, tanks, guns and things blowing the [f—] up by American's kicking some Commie ass – then we have something special coming your way," Vinson said.
Kevin Smith Shares How To "Hit Somebody"
Kevin Smith took a break from his tour of the country promoting "Red State" to post a scene from his next (and allegedly last) film, "Hit Somebody." Posting it on his blog, the scene follows 11-year-old main character Buddy McCracken and his hockey coach Blue Jay Jennings, a role that was written for John Goodman.
Santa's Back And He's Badder Than Ever
There's plenty of time before the holidays, but Christmas has come early for "Bad Santa" fans. The Wrap reports that Billy Bob Thornton is officially coming back for a sequel to the R-rated holiday comedy, and representatives from The Weinstein Company confirm the news: "Everyone loves the character and Billy Bob's excited to be in talks with us."
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Mayweather repeats claim he is better than Ali
Floyd Mayweather has defended his claim that he is a superior boxer to Muhammad Ali as the countdown to his €464million clash with Manny Pacquiao continues.
Floyd Mayweather has defended his claim that he is a superior boxer to Muhammad Ali as the countdown to his €464million clash with Manny Pacquiao continues.
Floyd Mayweather Jr thinks he's a better boxer than Muhammad Ali but Manny Pacquiao's promoter rejects that calling Pretty Boy a "megalomaniac".
Muhammad Ali has been released from a US hospital where he received follow-up care for a severe urinary tract infection.
Muhammad Ali has been readmitted to hospital for follow-up care for a urinary tract infection, his second spell in the last four weeks.
Muhammad Ali has been released from hospital after recovering from a severe urinary tract infection, his representatives have announced.
Muhammad Ali's condition has "vastly improved" since being admitted to a US hospital on Saturday with a mild case of pneumonia and his doctors are hopeful he'll soon be sent home,
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was in stable condition after being hospitalised with a "mild" case of pneumonia, his spokesman Bob Gunnell said on Saturday night.
Muhammad Ali's personal doctor has revealed he cannot be sure that boxing contributed to the former heavyweight world champion's Parkinson's Disease.
Legendary heavyweight Muhammad Ali led the tributes to his 'old friend' Henry Cooper, who died on Sunday, describing him as 'a great fighter and a gentleman'.
Muhammad Ali, the three-time World Heavyweight Champion, visited Ennis, Co Clare today, where he was conferred as the first Honorary Freeman of the town.
Coverage from RTÉ Radio and Television as Muhammad Ali visits his ancestral home in Ennis.
Ahead of Muhammad Ali's visit to Ireland Barry O'Neill looks back to the night Ali fought in Croke Park in July 1972.
Des Cahill speaks to Dr Pearce Lyons, the man behind Muhammad Ali's visit to Ireland next week.
Seán Bán Breathnach agus Joe Ó Muircheartaigh ag caint faoi chuairt Muhammad Ali ar Baile na hInse agus an ghaol atá leis le Chontae an Chláir.
It has been announced that Muhammad Ali will visit Ennis in September this year.
Watch Cathal O'Shannon's classic 1972 interview with Muhammad Ali in the run-up to his fight with Al 'Blue' Lewis at Croke Park.
The Ryder Cup returned to American hands in Muhammad Ali's home town as Nick Faldo's plan to 'float like a butterfly and sting like a bee' went up in smoke.
Jimmy Young, who once extended the legendary Muhammad Ali to 15 rounds, suffered a fatal heart attack on Sunday it has been announced. He was 56.
Danny Williams is pleased with his preparations ahead of his bout with former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson next week.
Lennox Lewis last night got serious about his re-match with Hasim Rahman after yesterday's shock knockout in Carnival City.


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Why CMH Cariboos?
Two CMH Guides Per Group
Abundant Snowfall
Massive Tenure
No wonder the Cariboos were Hans Gmoser's pick for the second CMH lodge. These big-shouldered mountains are the northern most sub-range of the snow-rich Columbias. Valley slopes are remarkably consistent in the Cariboos, as is the abundant snowfall in the North Thompson Valley, making superb Heli-Skiing conditions last late into the spring. With the nearest runs just outside the door, you are able to ski in most weather conditions.
The Cariboo Lodge is a classic, remote backcountry lodge with lots of history and spectacular views. The lodge is warm and cozy and very inviting.
If a large variety of terrain and types of trips is what you are looking for along with the additional flexibility and service with two guides in a group then you should consider the Cariboos.
Two guides in every group at CMH Cariboos. This allows the flexibility to better cater to the needs of every skier and increase the level of service we offer, whether it's a helping hand for guests who need assistance, coaching for skiers at any level, splitting the group to ski different lines, or just giving the faster skiers a chance to let 'er rip for a run.
CMH Cariboos Facts
Mountain Range:
Skiing Elevation:
1000m - 3000m
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@1800m: 1400cm
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1402.08 sq. km – 319 runs
Lodge Capacity
40 Guests
12 single and 16 double/twin rooms, all with private bath, bar-lounge area, dining room, climbing wall, exercise equipment, games room, shop, massage, whirlpool (outdoor) and sauna.
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Thinking of coming as a non-skier?
Join your partner on their trip and indulge yourself in lodge life.
Massage, sauna, stationary bike, universal exercise machine, spin bike, treadmill, yoga mats, weights, bouldering wall, ping pong table, pool table, XC skis, snowshoes, guitar... or simply cozy up next to the fireplace and relax.
* Prices are based on double occupancy. Subject to applicable taxes. Please ask about single rates.
All US$ prices are based on the current US/CDN exchange rate as available on www.bankofcanada.ca. US$ prices are for information purposes only and are subject to change. The trip will be invoiced in Canadian dollars and will be subject to the then applicable exchange rate if paid by the guest in another currency. Banks and credit card companies may charge certain fees and/or use a different exchange rate for credit card invoicing purposes.
- Airport: Kamloops Airport (YKA)
- Hotel: Hotel 540 »
- Distance: 322 km (200 mi)


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Happy Birthday Doutzen Kroes! The Model Celebrates Her Birthday In Amsterdam (Photos)Joanna Mazewski
Doutzen Kroes is by far my favorite model and celebrity mom. Today she's celebrating her 29th birthday! The Dutch beauty marked the occasion by attending Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Amsterdam on Wednesday evening.
The model mom looked gorgeous (because really, when does she not), while posing on the red carpet in an all black leather ensemble. I love Doutzen, not just because she's a great celebrity to follow on social media, but because she's a good role model for young girls, as well. Not only is she fit, but she's also strong, and takes care of her body by eating right and working out. Man, does it show! Alas, if only more models would take her lead in showing that strong is the new skinny.
Check out our photos below, let us know what you think, and happy birthday Doutzen!
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Doutzen Kroes attends the Bjorn Borg show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week AW14 in Amsterdam.
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Doutzen is simply gorgeous. And flawless too, of course.
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This woman is the pride of The Netherlands!
The Look 4 of 5
I love her soft, natural make-up here, too. What a great look!
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What do you think of Doutzen's red carpet style?
Photos via PacificCoastNews.com
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NitPix Game Overview
Find differences big and small!Differences are hidden between two images—can you find them all before time runs out? Maximize your browser window to maximize your look at the two images and use the hint system to narrow your search to find all the differences before it's too late!
1. The two images will have differences between them. Click the difference to mark off the change and then look for more. Look for changes of color, or objects that are present in one but not the other, for example.
2. There are four hints you can use to find differences, like the gauge pictured right. Use them whenever you can't find the last difference!
3. Work quickly! There is a time limit for every image. If you don't find all the differences before time runs out, you cannot make any progress.
Tips and Strategies
· Maximize the size of your browser window to get a bigger, better look at the photos.
· Don't forget to look for "obvious" things like additional or missing very large objects, like buildings, busses, and cars.
· Some changes are very subtle and detailed—keep an eye out for even the tiniest difference!
· Don't be afraid to use the hint system, since if can't find all the differences in one image, you won't be able to progress to the next one!


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Anderson pleasantly surprised by form
Watch session-by-session highlights of every Ashes Test on ecb.co.uk/video
James Anderson's consistently outstanding bowling in the Ashes has been something of a shock to himself.
The paceman is the leading wicket-taker in the series with 21, four of which came today as England dismissed Australia for 280 in the first innings at the SCG.
It could have been even better for the tourists, save for a 76-run ninth-wicket stand between Mitchell Johnson and Ben Hilfenhaus.
However, England were handily placed at 167 for three by stumps, thanks to half-centuries from openers Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook - the latter's unbeaten.
Anderson did his job as nightwatchman after Kevin Pietersen's late demise, but it was figures of 4-66 from 30.1 overs that gave the bowler most pleasure.
"I've always known I can bowl this well, but I've surprised myself a little bit with the consistency I've showed this tour," he revealed.
"I think I've performed really well in all five Tests so far and I've got one more innings left to go to add to my tally hopefully."
Anderson has defied his detractors, who argued he could not swing the Kookaburra ball used Down Under.
"I knew what had been said before I came away, but it didn't bother me," he insisted.
"I knew where my game was at and the ability I've got, and I'm happy that I've made such meaningful contributions towards the successful tour so far."
His critics cited a return of five Test wickets at an average of more than 80 when England were whitewashed in 2006-07.
While his success on this tour is a reflection of greater skill and maturity than before, the 28-year-old has exploited more favourable bowling conditions - such as the green-tinged wicket and overcast skies in Sydney.
"I think the pitches have been a lot more helpful," he said. "We've had some good overhead conditions as well to bowl in and I think all in all it's been a lot more helpful than it was four years ago."
The only period today when Anderson and his fellow bowlers struggled was during Johnson and Hilfenhaus' fightback from 189 for eight when the former struck an aggressive fifty. Despite that, Anderson was satisfied to keep Australia below 300.
"It is frustrating when that happens but it does happen quite often in Test cricket, the tail wagging," he admitted.
"It can be difficult, because certainly Johnson and Hilfenhaus had a licence and free rein to swing the bat.
"Sometimes it comes off - and it did for Hilfenhaus, who had his eyes shut for the majority of his innings.
"But if you'd given us 280 when they chose to bat on that pitch we'd have taken it, so we were pretty happy with our couple of days' work as bowlers.
"The momentum had swung towards Australia, so 'Cookie' and 'Straussy' took it back for us."
Cook and Strauss, the latter in particular, rapidly undid Johnson and Hilfenhaus' good work with a 98-run alliance that punished wayward bowling from the Australian duo.
Cook's 61 not out gives him a series aggregate of 638 and Anderson believes the opener's value to the team is at least equal to the likes of Kevin Pietersen.
"He's got 600, 650 runs in the series - so it's pretty obvious he's talented," Anderson said. "He's probably more talented than a KP.
"KP's so naturally gifted with the shots he's got - and Cookie's not got that. He relies on the shots that he has got, and his mental toughness to get him through. He's shown how talented he is this trip."
Cook, like Anderson, endured criticism prior to this series - primarily during a barren summer by his high standards. However, Anderson believes the opener has rubbished that.
"He's been fantastic," Anderson added. "Considering people were questioning his spot during the summer, I think he's shown exactly what a player he is.
"He's got huge character, huge talent - and there were no doubts in our dressing room that he was going to perform when he came out here."
Cook enjoyed a moment of fortune on 46 when he lofted debutant spinner Michael Beer to mid-on, only for umpire Billy Bowden to call for a replay which showed a no-ball.
Anderson approves of such umpire referrals with the technology now quickly available.
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Anderson joined Cook for the last 4.4 overs and again found himself jousting with Johnson.
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The Pulse Blog welcomes guest blogger, Beverly Lowry to share Sandy Carter's personal invitation to IBM Business Partners to Pulse.
While 2010 is coming to a close, extensive planning is in the works for Pulse 2011 to ensure it is a unparalleled experience for our Business Partners. The Business Partner Summit, Business Partner Cafe, Solution Expo, networking opportunities, and one-on-one meetings will all focus on helping Business Partners refine their strategy to design and deliver outstanding business services to their customers.
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If you ever read this blog before, you already know that many of the guest celebrity speakers that have joined the Pulse or PCTY agenda have written at least one book. While the subject matter of the books by our guest speakers are mainly biographical with commentary on business, culture, and politics, none of our past speakers have been primarily fiction writers. This makes a lot of sense because we don't do fiction at Pulse. On the contrary, we make great effort to demonstrate the reality of how Integrated Service Management is helping to build a smarter planet today.
Our colleagues in India are getting innovative with the recipe this week at PCTY in Delhi and Mumbai and are hosting guest speaker Chetan Bhagat, the best selling English language novelist in India's history.
As a big fan of the first amendment to the US Constitution and the innate desire for humans to communicate thoughts, given the choice between resting idle or reading what is handed to me, I'll read anything from a toddler's board book to an electronics catalogue. However, like a moth to the flame, the fiction junkie in me is drawn to made-up stories of all genres. Naturally I am intrigued by the choice in celebrity guest speaker at PCTY India.
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The Price of Green
Specialized funds invest in alternative energy and avoid polluters. But a narrow scope can mean big risk.
You have a hybrid automobile in your driveway, and you faithfully recycle. Is it time to go "green" with your money, too, by investing in eco-sensitive funds?
There are roughly three dozen dedicated green portfolios from which to choose, according to research firm Morningstar Inc. MORN 0.69 % They include both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. Most focus on companies involved in environment-related industries—such as alternative energy or water treatment and distribution—though a few take it a step further by including a broader mix of companies with low carbon footprints, regardless of the sector in which they operate. Beyond these dedicated green portfolios, there are funds that screen holdings for certain environmental factors as part of a broader commitment to socially responsible investing.
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Some financial planners and green-investing professionals say the near future bodes well for companies involved in green industries because of what many see as an eco-friendly White House, economic-stimulus money earmarked for alternative-energy technology, and proposed legislation in Congress that seeks to cut greenhouse-gas emissions and establish standards for energy efficiency.
The "policy and regulatory environment is going to be a boon for green investing, as companies across industries scramble to realign their carbon intensity and how they perform energy-efficiency-wise," says Bennett Freeman, the senior vice president for sustainability research and policy at Calvert Asset Management Co., a longtime participant in socially responsible investing and the manager of the Calvert Global Alternative Energy fund.
But investors tempted by green investing need to choose funds carefully and understand that some of these sectors can be very volatile, as illustrated by the bankruptcy of multiple ethanol and biofuel producers, as well as struggles among small solar-power companies, amid a drop in oil prices over the past year. It is also important to recognize that buying into green businesses and shunning those that are harder on the Earth's resources won't benefit the environment directly.
The thought that "if you are buying stock [in] an oil company, you are somehow giving money to the oil company" is just not true, says Brian Pon, a financial planner with Financial Connections Group Inc. in the San Francisco Bay area. Whether you're investing in a traditional energy company or an alternative-energy player, you are typically buying shares from another investor and not pumping cash into the firm. Further, he says, "an individual doesn't really have the money to affect investment markets. You're buying a hundred shares when hundreds of thousands of shares trade daily."
Green investing has "a less direct impact" on the environment than personally polluting less and recycling, concurs Steve Schueth, president of First Affirmative Financial Network LLC, an independent investment adviser specializing in socially responsible investing. But it is a way for one's investments to reflect one's values, he says.
In many ways, green investing is a subset of socially responsible investing, where fund managers and other investors typically use a set of screens to weed out the stocks of companies that don't meet certain criteria, usually relating to environmental, social and corporate-governance issues.
A wide range of fund strategies fall under the green label, says Morningstar analyst Michael Herbst. The narrowest funds and ETFs are dedicated to specific sectors, such as solar power or water treatment. Others hold a mix of such stocks and "because they are a little more broadly diversified, their performance tends to be less volatile over time," he says. Less common are funds that consider green factors in their stock selection but also include a broad enough range of stocks to serve as a core holding in an investment portfolio. Most green mutual funds and ETFs are on the smaller side, with all but a few having less than $300 million in assets; a couple of the narrow sector ETFs are among the largest portfolios.
Green Sector Bets
Among the narrow and volatile green portfolios are two ETFs that focus on solar energy: Claymore/MAC Global Solar Energy Index and Market Vectors Solar Energy. KWT 0.00 % They are both down 45% over the past 12 months, while the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index declined 6.9%.
"Any time you make a sector bet, you are making a very narrow bet that has lots of opportunities to go wildly wrong," says Milo Benningfield, founder of Benningfield Financial Advisors in San Francisco. Just make sure you are "comfortable with that and have the capacity to take on that risk."
A drop in the price of oil, which made alternative energy sources less viable economically and less attractive to investors, weighed heavily on the solar sector and other alternative-energy areas in the past year. But Claymore Securities Inc. President Christian Magoon says that if the U.S. passes legislation favorable to alternative energy, solar-energy stocks could get a big pop. "There's a lot of volatility in solar stocks," he says.
PowerShares WilderHill Clean Energy, a somewhat broader alternative-energy portfolio, has also taken investors for a bumpy ride. The ETF gives investors exposure to areas including ethanol, solar and wind power, and energy efficiency. Over the past year, the fund—one of the larger green portfolios, with a recent $783 million in assets—returned a negative 27%. Over the past three years, it has declined an average 13.5% a year, trailing the S&P 500 by more than eight percentage points.
One of the largest green portfolios, with a recent $1.4 billion in assets, is PowerShares Water Resources, PHO 0.35 % up an average 0.14% a year over the past three years. This fund invests in companies that generally derive 50% or more of their revenue from water-related businesses, including water utilities, water-treatment companies and firms that are involved in the infrastructure and distribution of water.
A Broader Mix
The next group of green funds are those that branch into broader sectors of the economy but that Morningstar's Mr. Herbst says still aren't diversified enough to be attractive as core holdings.
New Alternatives, launched in 1982, has one of the longest track records among green funds. It invests in various areas of alternative energy, including wind, solar and hydropower, as well as in companies focused on energy efficiency and pollution reduction. Recently, two-thirds of its assets were in utilities and industrial-materials firms, according to Morningstar. Like a traditional socially responsible investment fund, New Alternatives steers clear of certain sectors, including nuclear power, coal and oil, and incorporates screens for other social issues.
Over the past decade, New Alternatives ranks in the top 15% of Morningstar's World Stock category, with an average annual return of 6.47%.
Winslow Green Growth and Winslow Green Solutions also fall into this broader group. These mutual funds focus on companies that provide solutions to environmental concerns and those that have environmentally sustainable operations. For example, both funds have holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., CMG -1.46 % a fast-food burrito chain. Chipotle has made an effort to be greener by using recycled materials and energy-efficient lighting in some of its restaurants, while also working to source food locally and use natural and organic ingredients, says fund co-manager Matthew Patsky. Both Winslow Green Growth and Winslow Green Solutions have outperformed the S&P 500 this year, with gains of 39% and 26%, respectively.
Pax World Global Green, meanwhile, invests primarily in companies that provide environmental services in the areas of water, energy and waste. It is up 32% this year.
Possible Core Holdings
Several green funds are considered broad and diversified enough to be used as core holdings in an investment portfolio.
The 10-year-old Portfolio 21 is one of Morningstar's favorites in this group because of its established track record and broad exposure to various sectors, issues and locations. This fund ranks in the top 30% of Morningstar's World Stock category for past five years and top 40% for the past decade. Assets are just under $300 million.
Portfolio 21's holdings range from lesser-known companies such as energy-efficient ball-bearing manufacturer SKF AB in Sweden to Internet giant Google Inc. and pharmaceutical company Novartis AG.
Google's business success along with the company's attention to energy efficiency—including installing solar panels at company headquarters—caught Portfolio 21's attention, says Tony Tursich, one of the fund's portfolio managers. Novartis, meanwhile, has taken a leadership role in trying to reduce waste from drugs, which ends up in water supplies, he says.
The fund has some exposure to sectors that wouldn't be considered green by most. It doesn't own traditional mining companies, "but we do have exposure to the metals sector through Johnson Matthey PLC, a metals recycler and refiner," says Mr. Tursich. Portfolio 21 also has investments in several auto-parts suppliers, including one that develops hybrid-auto technologies, though it is avoiding auto companies themselves.
"Toyota and Honda are way ahead of the curve in [building] fuel-efficient cars, but they are still jumping in and making big SUVs and trucks," says Leslie Christian, chief executive of Portfolio 21 Investments.
Other funds that Morningstar analysts say could be considered for core holdings are Green Century Balanced, Green Century Equity, Northern Global Sustainability Index and Alger Green.
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We stayed here back in May 2011 for the first and only time. The resort grounds are beautiful as is the lobby. We had a two bedroom villa in the DVC wing and while the room was large and spacious it was a bit run down. This side of the resort is very quiet and the quiet pool is nice. The main pool was noisy. We loved picking up a boat to MK and to The Contemporary/Fort Wilderness. There is also a nice walking path from the Lodge to FW. During our stay the buses seemed to run at normal increments.
Over all is was a nice experience but nothing special or out of the ordinary. We would stay here again but would not be in our top choices.
Thought I would post some pictures of the room for you.
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Thank you for the reply and photos. :)
I'm pretty sure the bus service has improved a lot since then but I still wouldn't go back to Whispering Canyon, the food just wasn't good.Quote:
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A checkup on health care equity funds this year.
This sector, which includes everything from health care providers, insurers and equipment makers to drug and biotechnology firms, is considered a safe haven when markets are volatile.
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We looked how the sector's mutual funds and exchange-traded funds have performed this year to June 16. U.S. dollar, segregated and duplicate versions of these investments were excluded.
What did we find?
Health care equity funds have been holding up well amid stomach-churning stock markets.
BMO Equal Weight U.S. Health Care ETF emerged as the leader this year with a 11.6-per-cent return, and for the year ended May 30 with nearly a 32-per-cent gain. This ETF (ZUH-TSX) tracks a Dow Jones U.S. large-cap health care index.
TD Health Sciences and RBC Global Health Sciences, respectively, trailed closely with 11.1-per-cent and 10.3-per-cent returns.
The BMO health care ETF benefited from the fact that its U.S. dollar exposure is also hedged to Canadian dollars, and was not affected by the loonie's strong runup this year, said Alfred Lee, an investment strategist with BMO ETFs. "Managers who did not hedge during those during those months have been facing a currency headwind."
Individual stocks did not make a big impact on the portfolio because each of the nearly 50 names has an equal weighting. This index strategy, he said, enables investors get exposure to the sector without taking on a lot of risk.
Among the stocks, the biggest outperformers this year included health insurers Humana Inc. and Aetna Inc., both up 43 per cent, and biotechnology company Biogen Idec Inc., up 39 per cent.
The health care sector, as measured by the S&P 500 health care sector subindex in Canadian dollars, has gained 8.5 per cent this year, and outpaced the broader U.S. market, which is flat, and the Canadian market, which has fallen into the red.
Investors who "have been paring down risk" amid the volatile markets have rotated into the sector, while stocks of companies such as Aetna have been helped by delivering a first-quarter profit that has been "way above expectation," Mr. Lee added.
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