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My two college-age daughters were horrified when their 45-year-old aunt got her belly button pierced. They say they'll remove their belly rings when they have children, because it's "inappropriate" for moms to wear them. They also think women my age (53) are too old to wear fitted jeans with sexy tops and pointy mules. The irony is that they couldn't wear jeans wherever they like if it weren't for our generation: We broke the rules on appropriate dressing decades ago.What does age-appropriate dressing mean to us now? My friend Tessa, a glamorous 53-year-old personal trainer, bristles when she sees her contemporaries baring their midriffs off the beach or dressing like their daughters. "I don't care how fit these women are," she says. "Their faces don't match their clothes."My 50-year-old sister, Jill, has a boyfriend who likes to see her in short skirts. She's not sure she's comfortable wearing them, even through her legs are great. My friend Marilyn, who has spent her entire career in the style business, is starting to doubt her own fashion sense. "Sometimes I wonder if I'm a crazy retro-chic throwback stuck in the 1950s," she says. "There's something creepy about wearing the same styles you wore when you were younger, like peasant tops — especially if your daughters are wearing their version of them. Instead of looking cool, I'm afraid I look like I never moved on."Should we care what others think at this stage of our lives? The style-confident women I know say that the idea of age-appropriate dressing has no meaning for them; it's more about body-appropriate dressing. My friend Susan, an independent, creative mother of four, recently did a major purge of the dowdy clothes in her closet, most of which her mother had given her. "I kept them for years, thinking I would wear them when I turned 50," she says. "But 50 came and went, and I realized they still look dowdy — and I don't."Our generation is redefining the concept of aging, just as we've redefined everything else. Style after 40 is not about competing with your daughters or dressing like the girl you were 20 years ago; it's about dressing like the girl you are now. If you prefer a scoop neck or a short skirt, how much of you you show is your decision. What really matters is that you feel as comfortable in your clothes as you do in your skin.On a recent holiday in Saint Barts, a mecca for the barely dressed and ultra-body-confident, I wore the only two-piece bathing suit I own, covered with various sarongs. Anything more, and I would have felt like I was hiding in a snowsuit. When my daughters protested, I told them, "When in Saint Barts, I'll wear a two-piece or no-piece." I don't always agree with their expectations of how I should look, but I do listen to them. They shake me loose from my assumptions and encourage me to experiment with new styles.This summer, I'll dress with a watchful eye on what flatters my body now. My legs are still in great shape but are no longer evenly pigmented, so I'll need longer skirts or pants unless I want to wear stockings, which I don't. That's the real trick to age-appropriate dressing: Once you've looked at yourself honestly and figured out what works best on you now and what no longer suits you, you'll feel more confident in what you choose to wear.What to Wear…...When Your Arms Are Toned but Your Middle Isn'tThis stretch-cotton ribbed tank by Hugo, $85, is thick and shapely enough to hide a support bra. And the white wool boucle pencil skirt by Escada, $550, sleekly accommodates curves. Come fall, you'll wear it with a black turtleneck and boots. But for now, just add leg-lengthening wedges like these by J. Crew, $158. The wide Hugo belt, $195, adjusts to sit at the waist or top of the hip. Ted Rossi snakeskin clutch, $350. Morgenthal Frederic titanium-and-tortoise aviators, $485. Viv & Ingrid necklace, $86.What to Wear…...to Look Chic when You're Not Feeling SleekJ. Crew's flattering linen tunic, $350, is on our gotta-get list, because we'll literally wear it through thick and thin. It also has great day-to-evening potential. Layer it over summery whites — long peasant skirts, crisp flat-front pants, or casual capris, like these from Theory, in cotton poplin, $200. Mossimo for Target sunglasses, $13. Kors thongs, $93.
Can you feature women that do not have plastic surgery that they are happy with the way they look. I would like to think that every women likes themselves the way they are.
I guess I need to subscribe to a magazine for middle-income women over 40 since all the items you suggest are completely out of my budget for clothing and accessories. I will never spend $550 for a skirt, $195 for a belt or $485 for sunglasses. That's over $1000 that can go in my 401k. Come on MORE, if you are targeting the wealthy class only, you are doing a good job.
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I found this bizarre mix of Baratt's candy in one of the many Irish market's over in Sunnyside, Queens. I picked up this bag as it looked like a twist on the Bassett's famous Licorice Mix, which my Dad always ate when I was growing up. Therefore, I snatched it up. The pastel packaging is a direct opposite of the Bassett's Licorice Mix's black bag with bold colors. This one feels very…feminine. Lots of pastel pinks and purples, and with the name of "Dolly" I wonder if they refer to a woman's name or a doll…either way, it's odd to me.
From the packaging's exterior, the candy looks like it's a less intense version of the licorice. Yet, when I opened the bag, I saw nothing that looked like licorice in any form. So these are just some sort of gummi or chewy candy. Here's what the ingredients say:
"Sugar, glucose syrup, beef gelatin, modified maize starch, vegetable oil, citric acid, natural flavorings, fat reduced cocoa, colours (plain caramel, anthocyanins, paprika extract, beetroot red, lutein), glazing agents (beeswax, pectin), spinach extract."
So really this says to me these are candies aimed to those who want something naturally colored and sweetened. Someone heath conscious.
There's two types of these candies here: The soft, white chews with a flavor and gummi bears. The white chews have this odd, soft, starchy and grainy chewy texture. They dissolve quickly in the mouth and just come across as odd.
Oranges ones are orange, lightly sweet and floral and no tang at all.
Pinks are strawberry, with a fruity, berry like flavor with a kick of bubblegum.
Greens are lime, horribly artificial with a tart flavor of floor cleaner. The green gummi bear has the same taste.
Yellow cubes just taste sweet and grainy. No flavor really.
Browns are lightly cocoa.
Purples are pleasantly currant. Very juicy and intensely berry flavored with that signature tartness. It's the most authentic of the bunch.
Purple gummi bear is beautifully chewy and also has that great currant flavor.
Red gummi bear is strawberry and tastes like those fruit snacks. Very authentic and jammy.
Overall these were and odd purchase. The flavors didn't really "wow" me, and I suppose they're nice if you want a candy that's more "natural". However, these just felt strange to me and I didn't finish the bag, much less pick at them when I was desperate for something sweet. They satiated my curiosity, but that's it.
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Didier Reynders congratulates Malala Yousafzai on winning the 25th Sakharov Prize
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders is delighted that the European Parliament has awarded the 25th Sakharov human rights prize to Malala Yousafzai.
Minister Reynders welcomes the exceptional personality of the 16-year-old Pakistani who certainly deserves this prize for human rights and democracy. This distinction is not only for her, but also for millions of other young people around the world whose human rights are violated or simply denied, especially regarding education.
The education of girls is what Malala Yousafzai is fighting for. It is also the most effective tools in the fight against authoritarianism and for freedom and development.


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Former Arizona State University student-athlete Jenna Wrieden has returned to the Sun Devil program in 2008 and will serve as a graduate assistant coach for the cross country and track & field program that she competed for between 2002 and 2006. A member of both the cross country and track & field squads at ASU, Wrieden returns to the Valley of the Sun after two years at Appalachian State in Boone, N.C.
In her first season on the coaching staff, the Sun Devil women advanced to their 11th-conecutive NCAA Championships appearance and placed 14th overall after taking fourth in both the Pac-10 Conference and the NCAA West Region Championships. Following the season, Wrieden competed in the P.F. Chang's Rock-n-Roll Marathon in Phoenix and was the ninth woman to finish the 26.2-mile race, covering the course in 2:50.45.
As a Sun Devil, Wrieden competed for the harriers for three seasons and ran at the 2003 NCAA Cross Country Championships, where the team placed 14th overall. She also won her first career race, capturing the George Kyte Invitational in Flagstaff in 2005 while also finishing in the Top 15 in three other races that year. During her time with the team, the Sun Devils took runner-up honors in the Pac-10 four times and the NCAA West Region three times while continuing to climb higher in the national standings. On the track, Wrieden competed for three seasons and ran in a pair of Pac-10 races, placing among the Top 14 in both runs. Overall, she was honored by the Pac-10 on six occasions with academic awards, including three in both cross country and track & field.
After graduating from ASU in the spring of 2006 with a B.S. in Kinesiology, Wrieden completed her collegiate eligibility at another ASU, this time at Appalachian State. While competing with the Mountaineers, she was the 2006 Southern Conference (SoCon) cross country runner-up and was selected for all-conference and all-region honors in cross country. On the track, she helped the team to SoCon titles both indoors and outdoors while also earning academic honors.
Upon completing her eligibility, the 2006 cross country team's MVP remained on campus as a coach and worked with several of the SoCon's top runners. Wrieden coached the 2007 individual conference champion in cross country while the men's team took the crown. On the track, her athletes won five individual titles (three outdoor, two indoor) while the men won the 2008 SoCon outdoor crown and were indoor runners-up while the women earned runner-up finishes at both meets.
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Published: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 11:32 p.m.
Landon Lassiter, Carley Tysinger, Jordan Ramsey, Kelly Secrest, Jordan Hudson and Hannah Alexander are some familiar names who distinguished themselves on high school athletic fields in Davidson County.
They're in college now and last weekend, they all did quite well for themselves.
Lassiter, playing as a true freshman at North Carolina, went 4-for-5 with two RBIs in a 6-2 win over Clemson that began on Sunday and ended on Monday due to stormy weather. It can be said that Lassiter is storming through college pitching. Heading into Wednesday's game at UNC-Wilmington, Lassiter is hitting .390 with an on-base percentage of .541.
If he keeps it up, Lassiter is setting the table for a nice career in professional baseball. The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted him in the 16th round last year. Just think of the possibilities if Lassiter tears it up for three years at UNC. He could be a first-round draft pick as a junior just like Levi Michael. Right now it looks like the sky is the limit for Lassiter.
Tysinger, a freshman at Catawba College, pitched 4 2/3 innings of one-hit relief, striking out seven, in a 6-1 win over Tusculum. From the time she hit .800 in the Final Four as a freshman at Central Davidson and helped the Spartans win a state championship, Tysinger has played at a very high level. The seven strikeouts gave her 238 for the season, a school record.
Then she broke her own record on Tuesday — and set another one.
Catawba swept Brevard 2-0 and 9-0, as Tysinger hurled a seven-inning one-hitter and a five-inning two-hitter. She is now 20-6 with a 1.14 earned run average and 248 strikeouts in 171 2/3 innings. Tysinger's nine shutouts for the season is a new single-season record, breaking the old mark of eight set by teammate Emily B. Huneycutt two years ago. With three more seasons to go, Tysinger looks like a lock to set all the career records at Catawba.
Ramsey was the staff ace at North Davidson with a fastball timed as high as 94 mph. Stuff like that gets one noticed by the pro scouts and the Kansas City Royals drafted the tall, lanky right-hander in the 28th round. Ramsey chose to go to UNC-Wilmington and he's making his mark there. In a 6-3 win over Old Dominion, Ramsey scattered four hits and gave up an unearned run in seven innings. Secrest, another former Black Knight, got the last out for his second save.
Things are shaping up quite well for Ramsey. A sophomore, Ramsey has a 4-2 record with a 1.46 ERA. If he keep this up, Ramsey could easily be drafted in the first 10 rounds after his junior year.
Hudson, a former three-sport standout at West Davidson, pitched two-thirds of an inning and got his second win of the season in UNC-Charlotte's 9-8 win over Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday. A junior left-hander, Hudson is 2-0 a 0.90 ERA in 10 innings.
Alexander, one of many great sofball pitchers to come out of North Davidson, went six innings and got the win in USC-Upstate's 7-5 triumph over Kennesaw State. A junior, Alexander is 12-2 with a 1.70 ERA and 90 strikeouts in 86 innings.
A good job by all.
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Panama City - As your bank account can tell you, it's costing us more to eat. Consumer price index statistics show the cost of food is up more than 5% from a year ago. Fuel prices have a lot to with it. NewsChannel 7's Meredith TerHaar met Dr. Tali Cluxton, a chiropractor who specializes in nutrition, at the Grocery Outlet in Panama City to learn how to get the best nutritional bang for your buck.
Dr. Cluxton does a lot of her shopping at Grocery Outlet. She's looking for the most nutritional benefit for the dollar. "I've noticed a marked difference on a lot of items," said Dr. Cluxton. She says heading straight for the produce section is a good way to start. "One of the most nutrient dense foods you can get on the market is kale. We've got a bag right here. It can be put in salads or sautéed with lemon and butter."
When it comes to fruit, look out for those high in sugar. "Citrus is always good and also apples, they are not as high on the glycemic index as something like grapes. People don't realize how much sugar they are getting in grapes." Also, look for what is in season, those fruits and veggies are most likely to be on sale.
Think lowfat peanut butter is healthier? Think again. "The fat that they take out of the peanut butter is the good fat from the peanut and what is left are the calories and the sugar," said Dr. Cluxton.
What about red meat? Dr. Cluxton says it gets a bad rap. "It's high in protein and it is high in iron and other trace minerals. The only thing is, it does slow the digestion more than chicken or fish so you want to eat in moderation. The American staple is chicken. People are probably eating it a whole lot more than they need to, if you can vary it with some of the other meats that is actually more healthy," said Dr. Cluxton.
She recommends families spend most of their grocery budget on produce and lean protein. "It's a really good idea to shop the perimeter of the store first because on the periphery are all the non-processed food so you are going to get more of your whole foods first, then head to the middle of the store for condiments and other things you might need," said Dr. Cluxton.
Don't forget about the local farmers markets as well, reminds Dr. Cluxton, she say they are an excellent source for locally grown produce.


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My parents are from Long Island and a good chunk o my family lives there, I often visit.
Tis a strange place though, outside of the ferry and airport, the only way off the island is through new york, causing pretty much 24/7 traffic jams, there is traffic even at 3 am.
Also, it always feels like it just rained.
We do have wi-fi here! Also, kirby is right.
Awesome! I was there once for like a day. Enjoy yourself :]
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~ I have said nothing because there is nothing I can say that would describe how I feel as perfectly as you deserve it. -- Kyle Schmidt ~
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What are you out in the Forks or something? Unless you are in some isolated place there should be wifi like everywhere.
solly just assumes america doesnt have basic infrastructure
"I'll go," said Chagataev. "But what will I do there? Build socialism?"
"What else?" said the secretary.
Its actually kind of funny, last time I was in Long Island the people we stayed at didn't have wifi. So I pulled up the wifi list, there were like 20 different access ports around me, and went down the list until I found one that wasn't locked.
or i was making up an excuse to be absent if long island was TOO MUCH FUN
just be careful of the aimless homeless mobs
the internet wasnt a luxury in 2003
"I'll go," said Chagataev. "But what will I do there? Build socialism?"
"What else?" said the secretary.
oh rayne, he forgets that the 90's was 20 years ago! ;]
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Every time I recall the early 90s being 20 years ago it breaks my brain.
i feel old... i made out with some kid that was 21... i feel disgusting for doing that... he was born sometime in '92
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Last decade was much more convenient. 60s were 40 years ago, 80s were 20 years ago... now my whole time keeping is all screwed up.
I'm in Montauk, on the very tip.
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The Peruvian city of Arequipa is known as La Ciudad Blanca, The White City, due to its colonial-era buildings made from volcanic rock. This UNESCO World Heritage site is also a capital of alpaca wool production. Artisans in Arequipa knit our richly patterned, thigh-length cardigan using a jacquard loom and dozens of warm shades of soft baby alpaca wool. Single button closure at the top. Unlined. 100% baby alpaca.
Made in Peru. 100% baby alpaca. Women's sizes S (4–6), M (8–10), L (12–14), XL (16–18), XXL (20).
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Indigenous people in South America have raised alpaca for its fleece for thousands of years before Europeans learned about the animal and exported alpaca fiber to Spain in the 16th and 17th centuries. Today this domesticated animal is bred throughout the world, but its native habitat is the Andean Altiplano: Ecuador, southern Peru, northern Bolivia, and northern Chile.
Descended from the wild vicuña, alpaca resemble a cross between a llama and a sheep. Its fleece is similar to sheep's wool, but is usually softer, less prickly, and has minimal lanolin content, making it virtually hypoallergenic. Its extreme warmth, relatively light weight, and natural resistance to water make alpaca wool an ideal fabric for the frigid winters of the Andean Altiplano. These qualities have also led to a rise in the use of alpaca fiber in outdoor gear and active wear, although it is also easily spun into a fine enough yarn for use in suits and other dress wear.
Most alpaca products can be treated as you would an object made of sheep's woolhand-wash using a mild soap and lukewarm water, or dry cleanbut check the tag or manufacturer's instructions for specific instructions.
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I gave this to a co-worker to wear in our cold office. She likes the collar and it works well with or without the button. I get to see the pretty colors every day as she wears it all morning, and was very happy to get it. I am glad I gave it to her. It is a very flattering fit.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Cardigan looks good, but the description of the item does not indicate that it was machine knitted and just cut out and sewed like a regular fabric. It was my sister's birthday gift to me and we wouldn't choose it knowing that it is a machine knit for the price of hand work. Also your shipping is very expensive and the cardigan is now in Canada where I live and my sister is in California, so the return process will cost us too much.-----------------------------------------------------
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Cardigan looks good, but the description of the item does not indicate that it was machine knitted and just cut out and sewed like a regular fabric. It was my sister's birthday gift to me and we wouldn't choose it knowing that it is a machine knit for the price of hand work. Also your shipping is very expensive and the cardigan is now in Canada where I live and my sister Ludmila is in California, so the return process will cost us too much.
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This sweater is beautiful, comfortable, and warm. The colors are fabulous and it is very well made. The fit is very flattering, it is an a-line fit without being too bulky. I was suprised of how beautiful it really is. It's lightweight but warm and comfy. Highly recommend this sweater!


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MACON, Ga. (Feb. 28, 2010) -- With a three-game winning streak and a victory over Jacksonville in their regular season finale providing a wealth of momentum, the No. 5-seeded ETSU Buccaneers will begin defense of their 2009 Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament championship Thursday when they meet No. 4-seeded Campbell in the first round of the 2010 General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament.
Tip against the Camels is set for 2:30 p.m. inside the University Center on the campus of Mercer University.
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text: Although they will not be going head to head in the summer of 2015, both "Jurassic World", and "Star Wars: Episode VII" have huge expectations and pressures upon them. "Jurassic World" is attempting to jump start the lucrative franchise for Universal and since "Jurassic Park 3" came out in 2001, there is some question if the audience for the franchise has faded. Director Colin Treverrow is an odd choice in my opinion has he has only done one film to date, "Safety Not Guaranteed", and has not worked with a big budget, advanced FX, 3D, and a studio and fandom watching his every move. (more…)


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A Breakthrough Facilty by Turkish Airlines: SMS Check-in
We as the Turkish Airlines started a brand new service, SMS Check-in, that will enable our passengers to act freely in their check-in and boarding processes.
As "The Best Airline of Europe" Turkish Airlines continues to provide its passengers breakthrough innovations to facilitate their lives. By introducing SMS Check-in, we made it easier for our passengers to finish their check-in process.
Our domestic flight passengers can use SMS check-in 24 hours prior to scheduled departure by typing their reservation code (PNR), their name and surname and send it to 8490. They need to leave a space between each entry. Our international flight passengers can also use this service by sending the same entries to the number +90 555 849 0 849. For seat selections, our passengers need to leave a space after typing their surname and write P for window preference, K for aisle. The results are sent to our passengers' mobile phones who use this service.
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Firstly, type your reservation code (PNR), then your name and surname by leaving a space between each entry and send it to 8490.
After the SMS Check-in process finishes, the passenger receives the confirmation by a text message.
SMS Check-in passengers can get their boarding pass from online check-in counters without waiting in lines at the airport.
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November 1, 2011 United States Council for International Business: Submission to UN for Rio+20
1. What are the expectations for the outcome of Rio+20, and what are the concrete proposals in this regard, including views on a possible structure of the Outcome document?
2. What are the comments, if any, on existing proposals: e.g., a green economy roadmap, framework for action, sustainable development goals, a revitalized globalpartnership for sustainable development, or others?
3. What are the views on implementation and on how to close the implementation gap, which relevant actors are envisaged as being involved (Governments, specific MajorGroups, UN system, IFIs, etc.);
4. What specific cooperation mechanisms, partnership arrangements or other implementation tools are envisaged and what is the relevant time frame for the proposed decisions to be reached and actions to be implemented?
USCIB Recommendations:
Governments in Rio next year should :
? Promote greener growth through international cooperation that is truly flexible to nationalcircumstances and priorities and engages the private sector through global markets.International cooperation should balance private and public sector measures, so that companies of all sectors and nationalities assimilate greener metrics and practices as part of their bottom lines.
? Foster cleaner and greener technological innovation and its dissemination and uptake torespond to a wide range of long-term sustainability challenges going forward, includingfood and energy security, climate change. This requires enabling conditions for greenerinvestment and innovation, including rule of law, sound science and life-cycle informeddecision making , intellectual property right protection, open markets and trade,especially for cleaner technologies.
? Enhance substantive, direct, recognized channels of input to international processes forbusiness and operated by business organizations. Rio+20 should explore ways to enhance business engagement in sustainability policy formulation and implementation,
including through public-private sector partnerships. In USCIB?s view, simple, business-owned, bottom-up approaches based on business groups and associations will complement existing informal dialogues and approaches, and bring valuable businessinsight and expertise to the elaboration and implementation of the outcomes of Rio+20.
Agree on concrete steps to liberalize trade in cleaner technologies: governments at Rioshould make concrete progress towards reducing and removing tariffs for cleaner technologies and energy sources, while maintaining flexibility to adjust to evolvingscientific knowledge and innovation. Increasing trade and market access should be theobjective, so that greening economic activity is an opportunity, rather than a source oftension.
? Redouble efforts to implement existing commitments, including the MDGs, and ensureadequate reporting and verification of progress. Until the international community can make good on previous commitments, measure and report progress towards attainment,and understand how to address gaps in implementation, we believe setting new targets inthose areas would be premature. Rio+20 outcomes should further capacity building forgovernments seeking assistance to develop and implement basic rules that, inter alia, ensure equal opportunities for all citizens and stakeholder groups to participate inrelevant governmental processes.
? Underscore strong governance and institutions at the national level as indispensablecomponents of the effective implementation of sustainability and the capability ofgovernments to carry out their commitments and actions. In that context, Rio shouldincrease transparency via building awareness of and improving access to publicly heldenvironmental information. However, such access must take into account public and statesecurity and the need to protect the integrity of decision-making processes, as well asprivacy interests of individuals. Sound information stewardship should apply, to ensurethat In addition, proprietary information, including certain regulatory data and otherconfidential business information, must be protected from disclosure, as shouldinformation that would undermine the competitiveness of companies .
Identify priorities for action in the main emerging issues, notably in the areas of foodsecurity and energy.
Strengthening Implementation
? The Rio outcomes should focus on: 1) identifying implementation gaps and the existingobstacles to national implementation of existing commitments and the MDGs; and 2)enhancing the UN system?s coordination mechanisms to ensure that adequate and well-deployed international measures and resources assist countries in achieving those goals.Doing so depends on adequate reporting and verification of progress.
? Business supports strengthening the science-policy interface within international institutions, with the full and meaningful participation of developing countries. This must
also include channels for credible and robust science from stakeholders, particularly frombusiness and industry. Another key element relates to strengthening links between policy making and financing, to widen and deepen the funding base for effective actions that generate an appropriate return to public and private investments. Governments must approach the challenge of the overall framework of intergovernmental institutions withmore deliberate and strategically guided resourcing, as well as more vigilant oversight.
Greening Economic Growth
The OECD has said that, ?Green growth means fostering economic growth anddevelopment, while ensuring that natural assets continue to provide the resources andenvironmental services on which our wellbeing relies. To do this, it must catalyzeinvestment and innovation, which will underpin sustained growth and give rise to neweconomic opportunities.? Rio should recognize the essential context is sustainabledevelopment and a return to economic growth. Greening the economy and growing theeconomy should be considered as mutually reinforcing and indispensable objectives.Growth will be essential to fund actions, especially as nations seek to recover fromfinancial challenges.
There will likely be multiple approaches to greening economic activity, and this diversity isa valuable source of solutions and resources. Because of the range of approaches andpossibilities, we question whether a single top-down ?roadmap? can stimulate the fullrange of innovation needed. Opportunities exist to improve the environmentalperformance of existing technologies and systems that are already widely deployed,including those that may not be labelled ?green.?
Realizing the full potential of greening growth will depend on international cooperation topursue economy-wide approaches, and on synergy of international regulatory frameworksand the global marketplace.
Greener growth should be pursued through:
-International and economy-wide approaches ? with flexibility to national circumstancesand priorities
-Incenting and supporting innovation, investment and job creation
-Greening all jobs, and the building of capacity and training to contribute and keeppace with innovation
-Encouraging free trade, including through liberalizing trade in and removing barriersto cleaner technologies, in an integrated approach with consideration of upstreaminputs and downstream users.
-Emphasizing resource efficiency and life cycle approaches ? these are key to ?doingmore with less,? which relates to increasing productivity to answer the needs and aspirations of growing populations while managing and minimizing environmental
-Balancing public and private sector measures to pursue greening of commercialactivity
-Seguing from the necessity of public support/advocacy to ingrained/internalizedapproaches that are meaningful to and integrated in company bottom lines.
-Avoiding subsidies, and where they are used, they should be of finite duration, andwith the goal of becoming self-sustaining and without need for ongoing externalsupport.
-Incorporating information on both risks and benefits in decision-making.
-Working within existing multilateral trade and environment frameworks andagreements.
-Pursuing flexible policies and assessment processes that are responsive to evolvingscientific knowledge, and to experience with new technologies and policy approaches.
Improving Institutional Frameworks for Sustainable Development:
? For U.S. business, this important area has two parts:1) Improving the institutional framework for sustainable development from theperspective of business, so that it affords opportunities to work in synergy with businesscontributions to sustainable development and2) Enhancing the role of business in the institutional frameworks themselves.
? The fight against bribery and other corruptive practices should be a shared top priority forgovernments, government enterprises and private companies, with a focus on the demandside of corruption. Achieving improved conditions for transparency and integrity in doingbusiness in all countries is of paramount importance for private and public sector actionsin support of implementation of Rio2012 recommendations.
Strengthening and integrating sustainable development frameworks will require globaleconomic and social institutions to become more responsive to environmental concerns,but will also require more integration of social and economic dimensions by?environmental? institutions.
? A sound and strong foundation for sustainable development in the U.N. system isessential. The U.N. Commission on Sustainable Development has been the primary U.N.institution and should be the starting point for considering where and how to makeimprovements. CSD should be strengthened, and given the resources necessary to fulfillits mandate, and other changes in existing institutions in the UN system, as well asconsideration both of new bodies and sunsetting of less effective ones, should also be explored.
Rio2012 outcomes should take a next step in enhancing and recognizing the substantiverole of business to policy design and implementation at the international level. The business community was recognized as one of the ?major groups? by Agenda 21, agreedat UNCED in Rio, 1992. This designation represented a validation of the central role that business plays in the pursuit of sustainable development: in compliance with regulation;through the jobs, products, services and return on investment it provides, its interfacewith the consuming public, and in its corporate responsibility activities. In recent years, discussions in numerous forums have increasingly ? whether implicitly orexplicitly -touched on the role of business in myriad ways: technology, investment,implementation, job and wealth creation, competitiveness, capacity building, amongothers. Sustainability and globalization challenges cannot be addressed by governments alone;they require active collaboration between governments and stakeholders, particularlybusiness. While each of the nine major groups brings varied capabilities, networks andstructures to the process, from our standpoint, business plays a unique and critical role. For business, we underscore the need to a) distinguish those opportunities wherebusiness expertise, for example on technical or financial matters, would be valuable toinform deliberations, analysis or implementation and b) provide substantive channels tocontribute those views directly in a timely fashion for governments. In this connection,one size does not fit all. Recognizing diversity also includes diversity within the businesscommunity. Substantive, direct, recognized channels of input to international processes for businessand operated by business organizations are critical to proper policy design andimplementation. There are positive experiences and models on which to build. Business involvement in international policy deliberations predates Rio 2012, and has taken manyforms. For example, the International Labour Organization has a tri-partite structure, withemployers joining governments and trade union representatives at the table. The OECD created two consultative mechanisms to access business and trade union views and expertise through the Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) and its analoguefor trade unions, TUAC. These models and others could serve as templates for enhancedengagement by international policymaking forums with business post 2012.
regulation. USCIB?s vision and strength are provided by an active membership of leading corporations and business organizations, while our unique global network helps turn the vision into reality.
As sole U.S. affiliate of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Organization of Employers (IOE), and the Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) to the OECD, USCIB presents informed businessviews and solutions to government leaders and policy makers worldwide. Through ICC, USCIB has participated inBusiness Action for Sustainable Development 2012 (BASD 2012) and wishes to associate itself with BASD2012?ssubmission.
USCIB?s work on sustainable development is predicated on our conviction that economic growth, innovation and arobust private sector are essential to achieving environmental improvement and better living conditions worldwide.USCIB was active in the U.N. Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED, 1992) and the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD, 2002), and has regularly attended the U.N. Commission on SustainableDevelopment and U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP).
USCIB?s Environment Committee promotes appropriate environmental protection within an open trade andinvestment system; and advances continuous improvement in technological innovation and environmentalmanagement within the context of economic growth as fundamental to sustainable development. USCIB hasrecently launched the International Business Green Economy Dialogue (IBGED) project. IBGED seeks to provide aclearer understanding of the path forward to building international cooperation to green economic growth. USCIB and its partners are seeking dialogue via educational, outreach and advocacy efforts in international policydeliberations, through a series of meetings to engage the private sector and inform discussions ahead of Rio+20.The IBGED Project also includes the development of a series of peer-reviewed papers written by independent academics to provide specialized perspectives on a range of green economy areas. The ?Green Perspectives?academic papers are to be published in a special edition of Energy Economics contemporaneous with Rio+20.


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Full SubmissionGreening the Economy and Making the Environment a Business Opportunity ALBANIA Environment Protection and Sustainable Development Current gaps and emerging challenges In recent decades Albania?s environment has deteriorated as a result of a development policy un-correlated with concern for the environment. Increasing demand for natural resources has led to increasing depletion and degradation. Deforestation; soil erosion; uncontrolled land use, including the rapid Urbanization of productive arable lands; riverbed gravel removal; illegal hunting and degraded coastal and surface waters; all of these phenomena have rapidly spoiled Albania?s rich natural legacy. Furthermore, the impacts of climate change, as the changing in precipitation pattern, are already multiplying existing environmental problems. Past policy has ignored environmental planning. Uncontrolled construction has put unmanageable burdens on resources, facilities and infrastructure leading to both the depletion of natural resources and the degradation of environmental quality. The enormous increase in motor vehicle traffic poses serious air pollution challenges all over the country. The waste management infrastructure has not kept pace with rapid economic growth and urban expansion; municipalities lack of wastewater treatment. Albania has lately made visible progresses in developing the legislative and institutional frameworks regarding industrial pollution reduction and control, water and waste management, including hazardous waste, and the establishment of environmental impact assessment procedures in line with EU standards. These progresses form a solid foundation on which to build a prosperous and successful future. However, despite the positive developments, considerable implementation gaps and challenges remain with respect to providing resources for building national capacity, implementing legislative requirements, and financing necessary environmental infrastructures. In the above regard the government is committed to a programme of environmental improvement as part of a wider political agenda to gain full EU membership for Albania. This will involve the implementation of an integrated planning approach to environmental management at a national, regional and local level. It will require the education of the youth of the country in new skills which in turn will create new opportunities for them in the environment sector. This programme of educational reform will touch all facets of our education system, schools; universities; vocational training for industry & the Ministries as well as a variety of public awareness campaigns in order to keep the public informed of new initiatives in environmental protection and nature conservation. The Government has committed both through national funds and funding contributions from international donors to a significant investment programme in terms of both human resources and infrastructure in order to support environmental protection and sustainable development initiatives. Lastly and probably most significantly the government is committed to a legislative transposition programme to ensure that all of the EU Directives relevant to the environment are transposed into Albanian law. Sustainable Development in Albania Rapid and sustainable development is the fundamental objective of the Albanian Government. The government goals and objective for achieving development are to manage and protect Albania?s environment and natural resources in an ecologically sustainable manner, consequently promoting environmental values and put them to the benefit of the Albanian society and the country?s economic prosperity. Such a development will be guided by the Government vision and policies, which will ensure an integrated development of both rural and urban areas whilst supporting environmental protection. The Government goal will be attained through effective synergies of specific sector policies into a unique and integrated approach. The government environmental protection and natural resources management efforts are guided by the following principles: (i) Recognition of the link between improvement of citizens living conditions and the environment. (ii) Recognition of the importance of an integrated approach to environmental planning and natural resources management. Improve citizens living conditions and address environmental pressures The government continuously faces two major and interlinked challenges: ensure better living conditions for population and addressing environmental pressures that, if not tackled, will undermine the country's ability to achieve economic growth. The right answer to these challenges will not come from slowing growth, but rather from increasing sustainable economic opportunities to business community and individuals. This involves the establishment of the right regulatory framework, creating strong incentives for markets and innovation, leveraging financial resources, and promoting entrepreneurship and greater public private partnership. It also involves the adoption of efficient financing mechanisms which would enable and support environment-related investments in the country. Market-based instruments, such as environmental taxes, tradable permit systems or targeted subsidies for economic operators and individuals will be adopted in compliance with the principles of the free market. Fiscal incentives and economic instruments will be applied in order to drive up the cost of environmentally harmful activities, promote reduction of pollution by businesses and individuals, investments in cleaner technology, energy savings, efficient use of natural resources, and stepping up efforts to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns. The revenues from pollution charges and green taxes will be used to provide, through an Environment Fund, loans and grants to municipalities and/or to local enterprises for the purchase of abatement equipment and the introduction of clean technologies. The establishment of the Environment Fund is particularly important from the European integration perspective, as essential investments are needed in the fields of waste management, the improvement of water quality, and the enforcement of integrated pollution prevention and control in order to streamline domestically the EU acquis for the environment. Strengthen the mechanisms to address environmental protection and sustainable development Most of the environmental problems are not stand alone issues, but are mutually related and inter-dependent with economic growth. It is for this reason that environmental issues are cross-sectoral and different institutions have responsibility and implement activities that concern the environment. The Government promotes an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach to environmental management and protection. This principle serves as the framework for addressing environmental priorities in all relevant sectoral policy areas (transport, energy, agriculture, tourism, etc.). One of the principal forums through which formal inter-ministerial dialogue can be pursued is the Environment Inter Ministerial Committee that the Government is designing to ensure the achievement of two key objectives in the environmental field, i.e. sustainable development and accession to the European Union. The Environment Inter Ministerial Committee shall be responsible for fostering the harmonious, balanced and sustainable development of economic activities which respects the need, in particular, of ensuring a high level of environmental quality, and to be the main engine related to the EU integration process in the environmental sphere Improve environmental governance When the rule of law fades, environmental unsustainable practices perpetuate, along with deterioration of the environment and the people?s health. The government recognises the current limited capacity of implementing and enforcing environmental legislation and the need for strengthening the rule of law, not only for establishing a climate conducive to investment, required to achieve sustainable and equitable growth, but also for the consolidation of the respect for the law among population. Poor implementation is due to a number of reasons: limited accountability for implementing agreed policies, limited ability to measure and monitor compliance; weak enforcement procedures; limited institutional and administrative capacity, insufficient human and financial resources, and a dysfunctional distribution of competencies among ministries. The Government recognises the need for reinforcing and mainstream environmental protection and sustainable development governance within the state administration, inter alia by supporting environmental institution building of environmental organisations, and enhancing coherence and policy integration between institutions that implement environmental policy in practise and/or whose policy and administrative practise have an impact on environment. A number of efforts are ongoing, including the strengthening of technical specialisation at the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Water Administration and other environmental organizations at national, regional, and local levels to effectively address the complex environmental issues of the twenty-first century; and the improvement of inter-ministerial and inter-institutional co-ordination so that environmental protection be seen in a different way and in a much wider context than earlier. Poor implementation and weak enforcement are also due to the limited number of information and education campaigns that would increase public awareness and sense of responsibility. The Government will increase environmental awareness and education with a view to building durable constituencies for the conservation, protection and sustainable management of natural resources. Civil society and non-governmental organizations will be invited to offer their inputs in the drafting and implementation of environmental policies, and in particular for monitoring of environmental situation in the country. Environmental education of the public will be supported by specific programmes in cooperation with civil society. The Government will integrate environmental education into the schools and higher education curriculum to increase environmental awareness among teachers and students. Targeted campaigns will be implemented aiming at increasing public environmental awareness and improving proper public consultation on legislative initiatives strengthening transparency and enforcement. Investing in the sustainable management of natural resources Natural resources such as water, energy, land, forests as well as materials constitute the foundations of any economy and the primary source of people?s livelihoods. Consequently, natural resources are vitally important for poverty reduction and development. The government goal is to safeguard natural capital: the stock of productive soil, fresh water, forests, clean air, seawater, and other renewable resources that underpin the survival, health and prosperity of citizens, ensuring that development potential of the nation is preserved for the future. In this regard, it is crucial to achieve a balance between maximising the productivity of natural resources on one hand and ensuring their conservation on the other, and integrating environmental protection requirements into other sectors development policies. Water is one of the most valuable resources, fundamental to life and health, but also to the growth of many economic sectors, including agriculture and energy production. Over 90 percent of energy production is from hydropower plants, while agriculture is critically dependent on irrigation. However Albania's water sector is plagued by a variety of problems including high consumption, wastage and misuse, illegal connections, below-cost tariffs, inadequate revenue collection, and inadequate maintenance and investment in physical infrastructure. Consequently, despite Albania's abundant water resources, there is a lack of reliable water supply which hampers private investment becoming a key constraint to many economic activities. The government is undertaking a water sector policy reform, focusing on cost recovery and private sector and community participation. The government has also prepared a comprehensive Water Supply and Sanitation Strategy foreseeing the participation of private in water related service provision. This is expected to improve the management of the water utilities and thereby achieve better quality of service and higher operating efficiency. Sea water resources, if managed in a sustainable manner, represent an important and durable opportunity for the economic development of the country. The development of the fishery sector is an important factor of the economic development and the tourism sector has a great potential and investment opportunities. However, the marine environment along the Adriatic and Ionian seacoast faces several threats. Besides the preservation of the biological and geographical diversity, the main challenges include: the depletion of the fish stocks, the realisation of municipal infrastructures, such as water supply, sewage and waste water treatment infrastructure and waste management infrastructure, and the management of rapid tourism development. Some of these issues are trans-boundary and need to be addressed with neighbour countries, some other are domestic and need to be addressed through the establishment of a comprehensive multiple-use plan for effective coastal management. The government is committed to the preparation of such a plan aiming at preventing further degradation of the coastal environment degradation rather than rehabilitating it later. This will be achieved by integrating environment concerns with economic opportunities. Forests are a delicate component of the country's ecosystem, providing important functions such as protection of soil, water and biodiversity. Good forestry management minimises environmental impacts such as green house gas emissions, promotes efficient use of resources, and provides a sources of new materials such as bio-based plastics. In this context the conservation and sustainable management of forests is crucial so as to play an important role for rural employment, industrial development, and environment preservation. However, Albania is one of the few European countries where there has been a decline in forest area in recent decades, due to clearance for agriculture, overgrazing and cutting for fuel-wood, in particular during the transition period (around 1990). The government is committed in the effort to increase the area of protected forest in order to preserve the rich biodiversity and the landscape. The government will develop its capacity not only to better manage those areas designated as protected for bio-diversity conservation, but also to boost their development through appropriate environmental and market instruments. The sustainable use of land is vital to minimizing land degradation, rehabilitating degraded areas and ensuring the optimal use of land resources for the benefit of present and future generations. The government encourages and supports the maintenance of biodiversity and the general health and resilience of natural life-support systems, including their ability to assimilate wastes and withstand stresses such as climate change and ozone depletion. The government is committed to develop coherent policies and actions that contribute to efficient and socially desirable management of land resources while enhancing the positive and mitigating the negative effects of agriculture on the environment. Waste management can be a valuable economic development opportunity through the recover, recycle and reuse of materials. However, waste, if not properly managed, is also a vehicle for environmental and health risks. The development of waste management infrastructure and institutional capacity in Albania has not kept pace with rapid economic growth and urban expansion. Waste recycling is at poor levels, there is no separate collection of wastes and the only method of waste treatment is dumping. The Government is introducing legislation in line with that of the EU to manage solid and liquid wastes. National discharge standards are being set and compliance and monitoring systems developed and established. The Government has adopted a National Waste Management Strategy based on four policy pillars: planning, education, re-sourcing, and legislation. The Government has also developed a National Waste Management Plan providing a pathway to the implementation of a fully integrated national waste management system in compliance with all EU Directives, including organisational restructuring and capacity building. The plan envisages a move away from the traditional waste management solution of land-filling and promotes the use of segregated waste collection systems, recycling, composting and waste to energy. A key element of the Government policy will be to promote environment awareness of the harm caused by the unmanaged discharge of pollutants. The national energy sector provides secure, reliable, environmentally safe, and sustainable energy supply almost exclusively from hydro power plants. The Government?s goal is to continue addressing the population needs as well as the economic development needs of the country supplying energy from renewable sources at reasonable and affordable price. In this respect, it encourages the exploration and development of all national resources, which are socially and environmentally acceptable, and the efficient use of energy and energy conservation. In doing this it recognises that the energy policy is not an end itself, but is an instrument that is in consonance with an overall sustainable development framework that includes policies on climate change adaptation and mitigation, agriculture, industry, health, education, infrastructure, communications, and pollution control. Increase private sector involvement A major and integral part of sustainable development is efficient provision of environmentally sound infrastructure, such as water supply and sanitation, waste management, energy supply, transport, and telecommunications.
Environmental improvement is of particular concern in Albania because of the legacy of poor environmental management covering a range of sectors including antiquated water supply systems, wastewater sewerage facilities, contaminated industrial sites, lack of urban waste disposal infrastructures, and the lack of facilities to deal with hazardous waste. In order to alleviate Albanian people from the pressing needs of satisfactory environmental infrastructure meeting European standards, large scale financial resources would need to be mobilised. Reliance on public funds alone will not be sufficient to ensure that development of the needed environmental infrastructures can take place within a reasonable timeframe; rather, public financing will have to catalyse and leverage much greater private investment. It is the government?s opinion that boosting the participation of private sector will be essential to achieve efficiency and increased sustainability of infrastructure projects. This will require a move from the traditional approaches to public financing, enabling in the country the development of innovative financing arrangements. Private sector participation in infrastructure may extend from management contracts to leasing arrangements and licensing/franchising concessions, as well as built-operate transfer and private-public sector partnerships. The government is committed to remove all the obstacles to private sector participation through adoption of adequate legislation for private sector involvement and enforcement of property rights and contracts, and fight bureaucratic inertia.


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Add Jason Taylor to the growing list of Miami Dolphins players who has gone on record to say that 'Suck for Luck' is an asinine, embarrassing concept. Taylor didn't use both those words on Thursday to describe his thoughts on Suck for Luck. But he did use one of them.
Dolphins linebacker Karlos Dansby spoke yesterday of the Suck for Luck talk and he strongly criticized the idea. That's putting it lightly. In fact, Dansby became angry at the notion that people would want the Dolphins intentionally lose games in hopes of securing the No. 1 draft pick so that they could select Andrew Luck, the Stanford quarterback whom is viewed as the top NFL prospect.
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"People are going to talk about it. I think [Luck] addressed it and said it was ridiculous. I'm going to say the same thing. I know there's not one person in that locker room that would ever – call it what it is – throw a game. To lose enough games to get the number one pick.
"I mean, number one it's illegal for a player to throw a game. Whether it's for pay or if it's for a pick. It's the same thing. So you're really ruining – people are talking about ruining the integrity of the game to try to secure a draft pick. And there's still no guarantee you're going to get the draft pick.
"I mean, that it would even come up and that people would even start to think this and let the wheels turn. And if you turn the radio on, people are talking about scenarios and letting … Andrew Luck have input on whether or not there's a new coach or who the new coach is. And it's just like, guys – are you serious? You know, I'm not going to call them out by name but it's like, really?
"It's just … If anybody –they never would come down from upstairs to lose games. If it did, there would be a revolt. And Tony [Sparano is] just not that guy. Tony's never going to quit at anything. And I think he would quit before he let that happen. And to be honest, there would be no team to field on the field because everybody in that locker room would walk before we did that."
Strong words from Taylor. And not unexpected words, of course.
I know the Suck for Luck movement has strong support among the Dolphins' fan base. But when you really break it down, it makes no sense. Think about it: You're asking a team of 53 players to join in a united cause to … what? Lose? And you really think this makes sense to players whose livelihoods depend on how well they perform week to week?
Think about this logically. NFL contracts aren't guaranteed. And what motivation, then, would a free agent have to play poorly? You think a guy who's a borderline NFL player is interested in losing so that a team he might not even be on next season could finish with the No. 1 draft pick? It makes no sense.
Nor would it make sense for a star player – a guy like a Brandon Marshall or a Cam Wake – to be on board with this idea. You think guys like that are willing to ruin their reputations so that the Dolphins might be able to draft Andrew Luck? Come on.
And notice the emphasis on might. Even if a team tried its best to Suck for Luck, there's still no guarantee that team would actually end up with the top pick. The idea just … doesn't … work.
But hey … like Taylor said, it does get people talking.


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LAS VEGAS – The Idaho men's basketball team was simply overmatched in a 77-55 loss to New Mexico State in the Western Athletic Conference championship game on Saturday night.
The Aggies shot 56 percent from the field, 46 percent from 3-point range, owned a 38-21 rebounding advantage and held Idaho shooters to 38 percent to earn a bid to the NCAA tournament.
"We played pretty well in this tournament but tonight New Mexico State played better," Idaho coach Don Verlin said after his fifth-seeded Vandals got their first WAC tournament win since 2007 then knocked off the tournament's top seed in the previous 48 hours. "We couldn't get them stopped. They basically dominated us in every phase of the game. You have to give Marvin [Menzies], Daniel Mullings a lot of credit."
New Mexico State outscored Idaho 46-16 in the paint, and used five 3-pointers to keep the Vandals honest on the perimeter.
"They really hurt us driving the ball to the basket," Verlin said. "We couldn't keep them in front of us. Early in the game they made some 3-point shots. If they have a weakness it's shooting behind the arc, and they were able to make those and we had to extend a little bit, and then they were able to get to the basket."
Idaho senior Stephen Madison, the program's second all-time leading scorer, led the Vandals with 17 points after going 10-for-12 at the free throw line. Junior point guard Mike Scott added 14 points for the Vandals.
"We have a great group of guys in the locker room," Verlin said. "Stephen Madison has been sitting next to me here for three nights now, and what a great career he has had. It's always hard when it ends, especially for a guy like this who has had an unbelievable career here at the University of Idaho, our second all-time leading scorer."
Idaho caught fire at the end of the season, winning eight of its final 11 games heading into its first conference championship game since 1993. The Vandals were 8-14 entering that stretch before finishing their season at 16-18.
"Our team battled," Verlin said. "There was a point this season where we could have given up, and we didn't. The last month of the season we were playing as good of basketball as anyone in the Western Athletic Conference."
Madison earned WAC all-tournament team honors along with NM State's Daniel Mullings, while Aggie sophomore Sim Bhullar was the tournament MVP.
New Mexico State will enter the NCAA tournament with a 26-9 overall record.


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In a mere three or four decades, the seeds of a global religion spread across the Roman Empire. In an age with no Internet, no mass media, no planes, trains or fossil fuel, how did it happen? National Geographic investigates the mysterious decades following Jesus' death, and the group of 12 common men who traveled thousands of miles, risked their lives and sacrificed everything to spread Jesus' message.
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I'm experiencing deja vu writing this post. Oh wait, that's because Zen Exotic Lounge and Club (formerly Deja Vu) was supposed to open last week and I wrote about it. Then they canceled the opening the day of the event. Well, now they're saying the opening is tomorrow night. I'll let you know if I hear different.
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Zen Exotic Lounge & Club, Orlando's premier location for nightlife, will open Thursday, April 21 in the evening with a geisha-themed night featuring live entertainment including dancers. Best-known for a wide variety of music and theme nights in Orlando, the opening night will feature acrobatic dancers and live music, providing an escape for guests.
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Sony DADC's warehouse in Enfield, UK was destroyed in a riot fire Monday night, which included a stock warehouse that held the inventory for more than 150 record labels distributed by PIAS.
Radio 1 DJ Rob da Bank's label and XL Recordings (Adele's label) were just a couple of the many businesses that have been affected. One spokesperson said, "I'm sure there are labels which aren't insured. I'm sure there will be labels that will go bust."
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Published: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 6:03 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 11:00 p.m.
DAYTONA BEACH — In Florida, 10 pedestrians are struck and killed by motorists every week on average, giving the Sunshine State the distinction as the deadliest place in the country for walkers, bicyclists and joggers.
In an effort to reverse this trend, the Florida Department of Transportation has paid $174,500 to sponsor Joe Nemechek's Toyota in the DRIVE4COPD 300 NASCAR Nationwide series race Saturday at Daytona International Speedway Saturday as part of its Alert Today Alive Tomorrow campaign.
"This is a place where a lot of eyes will be watching, and we can make a lot of contact with folks," said Steve Olson, an FDOT spokesman.
The car has been on display at Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona State College and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University this week, Olson said. The sponsorship is part of a broader statewide public awareness campaign.
Volusia County falls within the Transportation Department's top 10 areas of highest concern for pedestrian deaths. In 2010, 26 pedestrians were killed in Volusia County, according to FDOT statistics. That number has steadily increased since 2007 when 14 were killed.
The issue jumped to the forefront in Volusia when 27 students were struck by cars during the 2011-12 school year, resulting in two deaths.
Flagler County recorded one death in 2010.
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The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz arrived last night in London, where he will lead the Saudi delegation to Thursday's G-20 economic summit.
At Heathrow International Airport, the monarch was received by Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, and other British and Saudi officials. Prince Andrew escorted the King in an official motorcade to the monarch's guest residence.
King Abdullah's official delegation includes Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal; Advisor to the King Prince Abdul-Ilah bin Abdulaziz; Chief of General Intelligence Prince Miqren bin Abdulaziz; Minister of Education Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Saud; Saudi Ambassador to the U.K. and Ireland Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz; Advisor to the King Prince Turki bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud; Advisor to the King Prince Mansour bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz; Advisor to the King Prince Dr. Bandar bin Salman bin Mohammed Al-Saud; Prince Lieutenant Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet and Chief of the Court of Cabinet's Presidency Prince Abdulaziz bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz; and Prince Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz.


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Last week we learned that the official unemployment rate has dropped to 7.8 percent, its lowest level since January, 2009. The best part? For women, the unemployment rate is down to 7 percent. Our disproportionate gains probably stem from the fact that job growth has been particularly strong in the healthcare sector, where women tend to dominate. Still, "Women continue to lag behind men in the recovery overall due to public sector losses," says the National Women's Law Center.
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