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Talking Thanksgiving wine with Clos du Val winemaker John Clews
So far we've heard from a world-class chef and a top-notch sommelier regarding Thanksgiving wine. Now, on this Friday morning we're bringing you a super-quick interview with a local winemaker–it's a bit brief due to the fact he was just getting set to jet off on a business trip to Japan, but still fun and insightful nonetheless.
John Clews is a winemaker at Clos du Val winery and is currently responsible for overseeing all aspects of vineyard and wine production. Clews joined Clos Du Val in April 1999, after acting as general manager/chief enologist at Steele Wines, and working at Newton Vineyard in Napa Valley and Preston Vineyards in Sonoma County.
OK, enough with the formalities, let's get down to the Turkey talk!
CB: In your opinion, what's the single biggest myth around pairing wine with a Thanksgiving feast and why?
Clews: That any one wine will match the diversity of flavors at a Thanksgiving table.
CB: We've heard all kinds of advice about which wine goes best with the traditional Thanksgiving feast of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, etc. Some suggest that Pinot Noir is the best option due to its ability to compliment a wide variety of flavors, while others say a nice, solid Sauvignon Blanc pairs best with turkey and stuffing. What's your advice to someone looking to find the ideal wine to go with their Thanksgiving meal?
Clews: I agree that Pinot is a very versatile wine. But I would also recommend other soft red wines like Cru Beaujolais and even older Cabs.
CB: Which wine (or wines) do you expect to have on the table during your upcoming Thanksgiving celebration?
Clews: We will be drinking Clos Du Val for the holiday – the 2004 Pinot Noir made from grapes from our Carneros vineyard and the 1985 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, which is still very vibrant despite being more than 20 years old!
CB: Cheers, Happy Turkey Day John!
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These Heavenly Photos Reveal Cities Hidden In the Sky Above NYC
So, you think you know Manhattan and New York City, do you? Well, multimedia artist Peter Wegner is about to show you a completely unexpected side of your city. His series, Buildings Made Of Sky, turns you upside down to show you the hidden "skyscrapers" all around you.


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Projec Coin: Post-Devoxx Update, closures and exception handling
By Darcy-Oracle on Nov 30, 2009
As has been announced recently at Devoxx and covered in various places, including threads on the coin-dev mailing list, Mark Reinhold made several announcements about JDK 7 at this year's Devoxx:
JDK 7 will have a form of closures.
The JDK 7 schedule is being extended to fall 2010.
On the first announcement, the coin-dev list is not the appropriate forum to discuss closures in Java. Closures are hereby decreed as off-topic for coin-dev.
Mark's blog entry "Closures for Java" invites those with an informed opinion to participate in the current discussion; watch Mark's blog for news about creation of a new list or project, etc., to host this closures effort.
On the second announcement, while the JDK 7 schedule has been extended, many of the current final five (or so) Project Coin features have not yet been fully implemented, specified, and tested. Therefore, there will not be a general reassessment of Project Coin feature selection or another call for proposals in JDK 7. The final five (or so) proposals remain selected for inclusion in JDK 7 and work will continue to complete those features. However, given its technical merit and the possibility of providing useful infrastructure for ARM, improved exception handling is now being reconsidered for inclusion in JDK 7. No other "for further consideration" proposal is under reconsideration.


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Hopefully, many of you were able to watch the Amgen Tour of California sprint through Oakhurst May 16. For the brief moments my wife and I were able to witness the event, it was amazing. Honestly, bicycle racing is not the best spectator sport. Seeing the riders sprint by was all too brief. Yet it was fun to be in Oakhurst where there was a lot of fan support for the event.
Just the thought of riding a bike from Sonora through Highway 49 is crazy. Traveling on the stretch of 49 from Bear Valley to Coulterville is scary enough in a car.
I really admire those riders. The event entourage was also pretty cool. I think we counted 25 CHP cars and motorcycles, 20 plus team support vehicles and another 20 race support and media motorcycles. It is a great event, the premier bike race in the United States.
Kudos to Amgen for its continued corporate sponsorship of this great event. Amgen, based in Thousand Oaks, provides not only life saving therapies but philanthropically has done a lot for our state.
Congratulations to Minarets baseball. Overall, Minarets finished at 13-14 for the year. The Mustangs lost 9-4 last Thursday to Mendota in the D-VI playoffs. Coach Don Watkins' team batted a solid .333 for the year. Minarets had some great individual performances this year as seven players batted over .300.
The Mustangs were led by super sophs Conly Biglione, Sam Reyes, Jordan Christian (.395), Zeb Patterson (.348) and Cedar Robertson (.339). Biglione led the team in batting average, (.486, No. 13 in the Central Section), hits (36) and doubles (9). Biglione also had an amazing .730 slugging percentage. Reyes hit .405 and led the team with 26 RBIs. Christian led the team in runs scored (35). Pitcher Alex Fuentes led Minarets with a 3-1 record and a 3.42 ERA.
I am still bummed about the tragic fire that consumed the Pizza Factory and other businesses in Mariposa. From a sports standpoint, the Pizza Factory had some great sports memorabilia that showcased some of the great athletes in Mariposa history. There were great photos and articles on Logan Mankins. I am sure many of the photos and articles will be difficult, if not impossible to replace. Most importantly, no one was hurt and the Pizza Factory will rebuild. We wish them all the best.


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Function and form in an everyday object.
An homage to the simple fork.
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Martin Pepper
In his senior year, 1996, Martin became a NCAA Champion in the 100-yard butterfly. His brother and Arizona Sports Hall of Fame member, Seth, won the title in 1993. The two were the first pair of brothers to ever win the same event at the Ncaa's. In 1994, Martin won the 100 butterfly at the Pac-10 Championships with the second fastest time in the nation that year. Martin is a seven time All-American and is listed in the Top 150 All-Time World Performers in swimming for his times in the 100-meter butterfly. At the time of his induction, his 100 yard butterfly time is still listed in the Arizona Records and Top-10 Performances.


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Women's Tennis Twitter | 2012 Media Guide
LOS ANGELES - The fourth-ranked UCLA women's tennis team heads to one of the most important events of the college season this week, as the Bruins will be in Charlottesville, Va. competing at the ITA National Team Indoor Championships from Feb. 10-13 at the Boar's Head Tennis Club. The University of Virginia is serving as the host school for the event.
UCLA (5-0) is seeded second in the tournament and opens up play on Friday against Georgia Tech (4-1) at 3:30 p.m. (PST). If the Bruins win, they will meet the winner of Northwestern and seventh-seeded Virginia in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Duke is the top-seeded team in the event. Top-ranked Florida and second-ranked Stanford have elected to not compete in this year's tournament. Live stats for all the matches can be accessed by visiting Virginia's Tournament Central Page. The ITA Tournament Page also has an event preview and historical information about the National Team Indoors.
The Bruins qualified for the National Team Indoors by downing both Utah and St. Mary's during ITA Kick-Off Weekend in late January at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. UCLA has never won the event, coming in second on two occasions (1990 and 1995). The University of Wisconsin served as the host school of the tournament for the first 23 years. Virginia became the only other school to host the event when it was moved to Charlottesville just last year.
UCLA enters the tournament on the heels of a pair of 7-0 shutouts over Loyola Marymount and Cal Poly at the Los Angeles Tennis Center last week. In fact, four of the Bruins' five wins this season have been shutouts, with the lone point given up in a 4-1 victory over Utah.
Freshman Robin Anderson is the team's highest ranked singles player, checking in at No. 8 in the latest rankings released on Jan. 3. She is followed by No. 62 McCall Jones, No. 70 Pamela Montez, No. 83 Courtney Dolehide and No. 112 Kaitlin Ray. Anderson and fellow freshman Skylar Morton are ranked No. 12 in doubles, followed by No. 23 Dolehide and Montez. New team and individual rankings will be released next week (Feb. 16). Complete rankings can be found here: ITA Rankings Page.


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That's what this Forbes article says.
Meanwhile, Marco Rubio hit a home run on the Morning Joe show. He was very good. Here is the link.
I remain surprised the Fox talking heads haven't caught on yet. They're getting left behind on the biggest conservative race in 2010 by George Will and now Joe Scarborough.
This is very much a race.


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Comic Jumper (Xbox 360) review
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Oct. 26 Golf Notebook
Oct. 26, 2011
IRVING, Texas -
The Memphis women shared the Memphis Women's Fall Invitational title last week, marking the 11th tournament that Conference USA schools (men and women) have combined to win this fall. A full schedule for C-USA schools is on tap this week in what will be the final competition of the fall for the majority of the league teams.
C-USA teams have impressed this fall and their results have earned lofty recognition in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings as six men's teams are rated in the nation's top 50 this week, including three in the top 30. UCF tops the C-USA contingent at No. 15, with UAB checking in at No. 21 and Tulsa claiming the No. 30 position. Memphis (39), SMU (45) and East Carolina (46) round out the C-USA top 50 squads.
Four women's teams also hold places in the Golfweek/Sagarin top 50, led by No. 38 Tulsa. UCF (44), East Carolina (47) and Tulane (48) also boast top 50 marks.
Individually, 16 C-USA men's players and eight women's golfers are ranked among the top 200 golfers this week in the Golfweek individual rankings.
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If you are a fan of Horror movies, there is an event in Indianapolis, this weekend, that you do not want to miss. Hosted by HorrorHound magazine, HorrorHound Weekend is an event designed to showcase this unique genre of movies.
Over 50 vendors will be on hand selling all types of horror film related merchandise. There will be movie posters, toys, t-shirts, books, movies, masks, and art. A complete list of vendors can be found here.
Another huge reason to attend this year's HorrorHound Weekend, will be the long list of celebrity appearances. Some of the horror genre's best known celebrities scheduled to appear include writer and director George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Creepshow, Dawn of the Dead), writer and director Clive Barker (Hellraiser, Nightbreed), and Elvira - Mistress of the Dark. A complete list of celebrities scheduled to appear can be found here.
Also, in what may be the best part of the convention for true horror fans, HorrorHound Weekend features their HorrorHound Weekend film festival, a premier screening of some of the best new movies available. Many movies are hosted by a person or persons involved with the making of the movie and include a Q&A session following the screening. A list of movies and times can be found here.
If you are a fan of Horror films, it will be well worth a short drive from Cincinnati to check out the HorrorHound Weekend, March 26th through 28th. You will be able to mingle with hundreds of horror movie fans, capture a few celebrity pictures, take home some souvenirs, and catch a few new movies.
Additional info: Location - Marriott Indianapolis East: 7202 East 21st St. Indianapolis, IN 46219. Hours - Friday March 26: 5:00 to 10:00 pm, Saturday March 27: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Sunday March 28: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.


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Musings on publications and studies relevant to EM & otherwise.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Nitroprusside Saves Pigs - How About Humans?
I posted about this back in April, and it's another article - from the same masters of porcine resuscitation up in Minneapolis - about a second series of protocols they used to evaluate "sodium nitroprusside enhanced CPR"(SNPeCPR). The CPR is the same. The SNPe part is multiple doses of IV sodium nitroprusside and an impedance threshold device, along with a more limited role for epinephrine administration.
They ran two protocols for this study. Protocol A was a ventricular fibrillation model with 6 standard CPR pigs, 6 CPR + impedance threshold, and 12 SNPeCPR pigs. Protocol A favored ROSC in SNPeCPR - 0/6, 0/6, and 12/12.
Protocol B was a PEA model with 8 pigs of standard CPR vs 8 pigs of SNPeCPR. Protocol B favored ROSC in SNPeCPR - 0/6 vs. 7/8.
I think they might be onto something here, but I am still a little wary about the results because both these articles are from the same institution and they keep using these idealized perfusion platforms. Other investigators should heed this research to evaluate whether their methods are externally valid and warrant human trials.
"Sodium nitroprusside-enhanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation improves resuscitation rates after prolonged untreated cardiac arrest in two porcine models"
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Nitrates may be much more effective than the drugs we currently use for resuscitation, but we need to use studies with enough patients and with high quality CPR.ReplyDelete
High dose nitroglycerin treatment in a patient with cardiac arrest: a case report.
Guglin M, Postler G.
J Med Case Reports. 2009 Aug 10;3:8782.
PMID: 19830240 [PubMed]
The full text is available for free at PubMed Central.
We are terrified of the effects of high-dose nitrates, but high-doses seem to preferentially decrease afterload.
Pressors seem to have the opposite effect.
Maybe we need to be able to identify which subsets of patients might benefit from which drugs and which benefit from no drugs.


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Parker introduced significant modifications in his art, including principles, theories, and concepts of motion as well as terminology, throughout his life. He left behind a large number of instructors who teach many different versions of American Kenpo as Ed Parker died before he named a successor to his art.
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Good Afternoon,
Dreary afternoon in store as the cold front is slowly clearing the area, this will bring with it increasing winds and cooler weather overnight. Winds will gust to around 20-25mph and low temps will fall into the upper 30's overnight.
Thursday: Partly cloudy and cool with high temps near 59F, winds from the Northeast around 15-20mph as overnight lows fall to near 45F.
Friday: Partly cloudy and breezy with southeast winds around 20mph, high temps near 63F and overnight lows around 52F.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a few showers in the morning, otherwise mostly cloudy, high temps around 66F and overnight lows near 59F, total rainfall around 0.50inches and winds from the southeast around 12mph.
Extended Forecast: Another strong cold front will push through Sunday, this could bring a few strong thunderstorms to the area.
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A registered sex offender is in jail after following a school bus in Barren County. Barren County Sheriff's Department arrested 51-year-old Norman Taylor of Glasgow, Ky., on Wednesday, March 14, 2007.
The Sheriff's department said Taylor was taunting and making gestures at students riding a school bus. Taylor had been following the bus for several miles and the bus driver said this has happened several times before.
"The vehicle would follow her for a few miles then she would turn off and it would go straight or he would turn off. Within the next ten minutes of her route she'd see him on the side of the road and he'd pull behind her," said Detective Rusty Anderson, with Barren County Sheriff's Department.
Officials say the bus driver never reported the previous incidents because she could never get the drivers license number until yesterday.
"They're trained to watch out for incidents just like we had," said Bud Tarry, director of Pupil Transportation.
Norman Taylor was a prime example of what bus drivers keep an eye out for.
"To watch for suspicious looking cars, individuals hanging around the bus stop, someone like that," Tarry said.
Bus drivers go through this kind of training once a year and they're also given a list and pictures of sexual offenders in the area.
"When we see an address on a particular route we notify the driver that person is living on the route their traveling," Tarry said but the best way for a driver to know that something is wrong is by talking to the kids.
"Just like they told the driver, that creepy man is behind us again," Tarry said.
"The students in the back of the bus say they saw Taylor wink, wave and make a phone gesture saying call me," Tarry said.
"I feel like the children also have a good relationship with the drivers and feel comfortable talking to them," parent, Jonita Piper said and this is why parents like her say even though the incident made her uneasy she isn't worried about the safety of her kids.
"I feel confident that the bus drivers can handle the situations that's why they're trained," Jonita said.
Jonita feels if another incident like this one happens again, they'll catch it.
"Use this as an example you have to be aware that this is a possibility," Tarry said.
Officials say Taylor is already listed as a sex offender for sexual abuse and sodomy with a child under 12-years-old. Taylor was attending a sex offender class in Bowling Green earlier yesterday for his previous offense.


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Protesters Rally With Gripes Against Big Health Insurers
Health-overhaul advocates turned out across the country today at rallies targeted against insurance companies and promoting a public insurance alternative as part of health legislation. MoveOn.org, Health Care for America Now and labor unions said they organized about 150 gatherings, which followed last month's raucous town-hall meetings focused on the health overhaul.
Today's protesters took aimat the insurance industry for standing in the way of real health-care change, which many of the demonstrators think should include a government-run health plan. Private insurers have agreed to some concessions –- including taking all comers, regardless of health status –- but oppose a public plan, saying it could disrupt coverage for insured Americans.
The Health Blog caught up with the rally in New York (pictured above) where about 500 people holding signs and chanting "corporate greed has got to go" clustered outside UnitedHealth Group's Manhattan offices to deliver a list of demands to the insurer. One group, dressed to portray wealthy health-insurance executives, held signs that said, "Because nothing says freedom like denying claims."
Theresa Lee, one of the protesters, said she was there because a five-month hospital stay in 2000 convinced her how broken the U.S. health-care system is. She says she was admitted with a spinal-cord inflammation after a doctor refused to take her earlier symptoms seriously, a problem she blames on the fact that she didn't have insurance at the time. "It is absolutely nuts out there," she says.
UnitedHealth spokesman Don Nathan, who greeted the protesters outside the building, explained to them that the company had already agreed to a lot of their demands. "While it is unfortunate that there is diversionary rhetoric that mischaracterizes our contribution to the health care system and our role in the health reform discussion," a statement said, "We remain focused on the complex task of achieving sustainable changes in our health care system and giving more people access to the care they need and deserve."
Other protests were held at Marquette University in Milwaukee, where WellPoint CEO Angela Braly was delivering a speech, and in Hartford, Conn., where Aetna is based. Stars like Will Ferrell and Jon Hamm are joining the act, too.
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Aug. 8, 2012
LIVE RESULTS | Tristin's Photo Diary
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.—Another day of competition for the Sun Devils at the US Open Swimming Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. Swimmers Shannon Landgrebe, Tristin Baxter and incoming transfer Taylor Wohrley are all competing in the Championship hosted by USA Swimming.
Baxter finished in ninth place overall in the 400 free, Wednesday. The Sun Devil distance swimmer touched in with a time of 4:13.29, just shy of her personal best time. Wohrley, a backstroke specialist, finished in 20th overall in the 200 back. Joining the Sun Devils in the fall, Wohrley swam the event in a time of 2:15.64.
Landgrebe did not compete on Wednesday and all three swimmers have the day off on Thursday. Baxter is equipped with a camera for the US Open Swimming Championships and is taking picture of the Sun Devils' time in Indianapolis.


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ST LOUIS (LALATE) – The Perseid Meteor Shower start time tonight August 13, 2012 promises superb visibility compared to last year. If you are wondering what time does the meteor shower start tonight August 2012, don't fret; you still have several hours to prepare for the shooting stars. Tonight's show is the result of the debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle impacting the earth's atmosphere during its rotation. NASA tells news that the Perseid Meteor Shower 2012 (live streaming video below) will light up the sky on the nights of August 11, August 12, and August 13.
Knowing what time the meteor shower begins tonight is a far different issue than when to see its peak performance. NASA tells news that the meteor shower start time will begin "any time after 10 to 11 pm" on each of three night. But that's not necessarily the peak time for meteor hunting. Officials indicate to news that the start time for peak shower activity is "during the dark hours immediately before dawn".
NASA tells stargazers to get a lawn chair into position in the late evening around 10 pm. But be patient because the real display for meteor hunting usually kicks in after midnight. Moreover, officials tell news that the best time, for the most showers, is often the darkest hours right before sunrise.
Perseid Meteor Shower Pictures 2012 Set 1
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The Perseid meteor shower is an annual display that arrives August 11-13 each year. But sometimes those shooting stars or meteors are far less visible in the sky because of poor weather conditions. Such was the case in 2011. But for this August, the display is expected to be the best in two years.
The shooting stars are particles of dust and debris remaining from the tail of comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. As the earth rotates, its atmosphere impacts those particles. That impact results in particle burning and leaving streaks.
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Tonight, the earth will again be passing through comet Swift-Tuttle's debris. The best night is generally the predawn of August 12, 2012. But this year, NASA is reporting that great weather conditions will make all three nights a delight for families.
But the big difference tonight will be the number of shooting stars. In average years, the Perseid Meteor Shower has delivered an average fifty to eighty meteors per hour. In great years, stargazers have gotten as many as one hundred seventy-three meteors per hour. But in 2011, the number was as low as thirty per hour. This year, however, the number is expected to be in excess of one hundred meteors per hour. Bill Cooke of NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office, in a news statement this week, says the visibility this year will be far greater than offered last year.
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NASA reports that tonight, "with the shower just beginning to wane, the planets put on their best show yet." The movement of the moon will impact the display, NASA tells news. "The 17% crescent moon will pass less than 3 degrees from Venus as Jupiter hovers overhead." That in turn will create a far different spectacle than shown on August 12. "Sky watchers say there's nothing prettier than a close encounter between the slender crescent Moon and Venus–nothing, that is, except for the crescent Moon, Venus and a flurry of Perseids".
NASA will be providing live streaming video of the show. The camera on the video below is light-activated. Once the show begins in the sky, "you'll see [in the UStream video] white points, or stars, on a black background", NASA indicated in a news statement.


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Cellphones - The Need
The old concept that cellular phones are merely luxurious toys is now dismissed by the growing need for it. Cellular phones now became a very essential tool for everyone including parents who want to know where their kids are on a real time basis. Business executives do business more effectively with a multi-functional cellular phone. Eve teenagers need cellular phones. Gone are the days when cellular phones are toys to show off, now cellular phones evolve to be a necessity. Thus, cellular phones of various models and designs now flood the market. There are those cellular phones that can perform many different functions but there are also those basic telephones that come in cheap. Find more info on sell your phone here.
Because of this great need and want for cellular phones, manufacturers flood the market from cheap cellular phones to high-tech cellular phones. If you are one of those who are lucky and that you can afford high-tech cellular phones, then that is good for you, however, if you want or need a cellular phone but cannot afford high-tech cellular phones, then you may acquire a cheap cellular phone. Knowing what you need and how you need it may help you find a cellular phone with reasonable and useful features. If you are to buy a cheap cellular phone, you should never expect it to perform tasks a high tech cellular phone can give. Merely being able to send and receive calls may be enough for you to expect from your cheap cellular phone. Because you cannot afford the high definition performance of high tech cellular phone, having reasonable expectation may help you avoid throwing your cellular phone out of your window.
Computer networks
A computer network is just two or more of computers connected together such that they may send messages between each other. On larger networks computers are connected together in complex arrangements, where some intermediary computers have more than one connection to other computers, such that every computer can reach any other computer in the network via paths through some of those intermediary computers.
Computers aren't the only things that use networks – the road and rail networks are very similar to computer networks, just those networks transport people instead of information.
Connecting to the Internet
When you connect to the Internet, you're using networking technology, but things are usually a lot muddier. There's an apt phrase, "Rome wasn't built in a day" because neither was the Internet. The only reason the Internet could spring up so quickly and cheaply for people was because another kind of network already existed throughout the world – the phone network!
The pre-existence of the phone network provided a medium for ordinary computers in ordinary people's homes to be connected onto the great high-tech military and research network that had been developed in years before. It just required some technological mastery in the form of 'modems'. Modems allow phone lines to be turned into a mini-network connection between a home and a special company (an 'ISP') that already is connected up to the Internet. It's like a bridge joining up the road networks on an island and the mainland – the road networks become one, due to a special kind of connection between them.


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The Avett Brothers visit Boston on Saturday March 8th, at the TD Garden. The show begins at 7:30PM.
The Avett Brothers consist of two brothers, Scott and Seth, along with Bob Crawford (Vocals, Bass), Paul Defiglia (Keys), Joe Kwon (Cello), and Mike Marsh (Drums). The Avett Brothers hail from Concord, North Carolina, and are touring in support of their latest release 'Magpie and the Dandelion'. The band has been a supporter of the St. Jude's Research Hospital, as band-mate Bob Crawford's daughter has had a serious and unique health condition.
The Avett Brothers combine country, pop, folk, bluegrass and indie rock to provide a unique blend of musicianship and earthy quality to their work. They've appeared on David Lettermen, Jimmy Fallon, and Craig Ferguson, and have a wild following.
2014 promises to be an exciting year for the Avett Brothers, after Boston they headline at the Savannah GA music festival, as well as the annual Bonnaroo festival in June in Tennessee.


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The following precautions are advised when handling sick birds:
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- Keep the birds away from areas of the home where family congregate to eat, play, sleep or prepare food.
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Scenes From Mitt Romney's World Insult Tour
London, Jerusalem, Warsaw, and more!
Over the past week, Mitt Romney journeyed to Great Britain, Israel, and Poland, courting controversy basically everywhere along the way. But what was he doing when not picking fights with the British or the Palestinians or the traveling press pool? A bunch of other things! Here are some of those things.BEGIN SLIDESHOW


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South by Southwest (SXSW) closed with a bang Saturday despite drizzly weather that put a damper on outdoor shows during the day. We saw sets by Snoop Dogg, Gary Numan and Phantogram among others. Snoop was fun. Gary Numan could teach a few young artists a thing or two about stage presence. Phantogram (sounds like a start-up app) were good too. But what we are really excited about are the breakout bands we saw perform for the first time during the festival; Desert Noises, July Talk, Future Islands, Bearcubbin, Lucius and Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real. Our list includes top tier Austin bands, Quiet Company, White Denim, Not in the Face and Residual Kid because these locals (and lots more) are as good (or better) as the best the rest of the country has to offer. While we have seen all three of these acts prior to SXSW, we feel they warrant a mention here.
Editorial limitations prevent us from including all the Austin bands we would like to. Here are of some of our favorite Austin acts to check out, listed in no particular order:
- Quiet Company
- The Boxing Lesson
- Hard Proof
- Young Tongue (formerly The Baker Family)
- Warren Hood Band
- The Octopus Project
- Wild Child
- Whiskey Shivers
- Holy Wave
- My Jerusalem
- Black Pistol Fire
- Ume
- Lord Buffalo
- Shakey Graves
- Holiday Mountain
- Otis the Destroyer
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Quiet Company
Two years ago Quiet Company won a record 10 Austin Music Awards (AMA). This year they won Best Rock Band simply because they are one of the best rock bands in America, let alone Austin. Their most recent album, "We Are Where We All Belong" (2011) is the record that led their unprecedented AMA sweep. The album garnered critical acclaim from the likes of NPR, Consequence of Sound and the Austin Chronicle. Since then the band has gained fans nationally and internationally.
Led by exceptional lyricist, Taylor Muse, Quiet Company's star has steadily risen since forming the nucleus of Muse, Tommy Blank (guitar, keys), Jeff Weathers (drums) and Matt Parmenter (bass). Cody Ackors (horns) joined the band in 2009 to round out the current roster.
Just after winning the AMA on Wednesday, Muse told Examiner that Quiet Company decided to the record their fifth album, "TRANSGRESSOR" live in an effort to capture the energy of the exceptional performances the band is known for. The album is being produced by Blue October's Matt Novesky at his brand new studio, Orb. Muse is excited about new material and the live recording approach. The band is aiming at releasing the new record this summer. We are betting on more critical acclaim and awards.
Grab a copy of "We Are All Where We Belong" from the Quiet Company store . We are sure it will become one of your frequently listened albums in short order. If you live in Texas you can catch the band on an eight-city tour next month.
Desert Noises
There were only two bands we saw twice during SXSW and Desert Noises is one of them. The band has been making a buzz since last year when they released their second album, "Mountain Sea". The first time we caught the foursome from Utah at the Do 512 Lounge on Wednesday we were sold from the start of their killer five song set. The group was so good we hauled our sore, tired body off the couch after SXSW ended and saw them Sunday at a Balcony TV taping. Despite being exhausted, Desert Noises made us forget how tired we were during their set yesterday at Joe's Crab Shack.
Their sound is vaguely bluesy with a dash of Americana. But Desert Noises is primarily a psych rock band, complete with mind blowing riffs, great vocals and a driving rhythm section. The first time we saw Delta Spirit came to mind when we caught frontman Kyle Henderson and the band perform.
We chatted with drummer, Brennan Allen after their first taping. He told Examiner the band had been working with the current roster for over two years. Allen, who plays brilliantly, mentioned that he felt most at home on the road. That is a good thing because the band will play 27 dates before the end of April all over the U.S.
Desert Noises will undoubtedly be making many more new fans as they continue to tour next month. Their newest album, "27 Ways" is due out March 25. Fans can pre-order the album or pick up the four singles already released on iTunes.
Bearcubbin is a three-piece math/progressive rock band anchored by one of America's best young drummers, Mike Byrne (Smashing Pumpkins). While the story of Byrne going from working at McDonald's to working for Billy Corgan is amazing, the music he makes with childhood friends, Chris Scott (guitar, keys) and Pat Dougherty (bass) is mind bending.
Byrne claims the genius of the group is Scott who loops weird noises and guitar riffs while playing another guitar or keyboard part over the just created loops. The result is Bearcubbin creates a sonic wonderland for fans to revel in.
Examiner caught a bit of their set during Strange Brew III early in the music week but we tore ourselves away to head to an earlier commitment, promising ourselves we would catch the band again during SXSW if possible. That opportunity came when our friends at Do512 hosted a Lounge Session taping featuring Bearcubbin. Not only was the band great live, but they looked like they were truly enjoying the experience. We know we did.
Be amazed by track, "Carpet Needs a Drink Too" then grab a copy of their latest, "Girls with Fun Haircuts".
Bearcubbin return to Portland after stops in Boise and Missoula, Montana this month.
Residual Kid
Each time Examiner has seen Residual Kid an older musician ends up remarking how inadequate they feel watching three teenaged musicians from Austin tear it up on stage. They feel inadequate because these kids have been playing since they were toddlers and the experience shows. The sentiment is understandable because Residual Kid rocks the stage with both abandon and skill that belies their age.
What might be a novelty is much more than that as the garage rockers have proved. Just ask guitarist and producer, J. Mascis (Dinosaur Jr.) who invited the trio to record at his studio in Massachusetts earlier in the year. Or listen to their SXSW 2014 sampler and become a new fan.
Better yet, watch the official video for their song "Friends" and see why we think this power trio comprised of Ben Redman (drums), Deven Ivy (guitar) and Max Redman (bass) has just scratched the surface of rock stardom. We are looking forward with eager ears to hearing what their sessions with J. Mascis sound like.
July Talk
Toronto's July Talk was easily the wildest band we watched perform at SXSW. Vocalists Peter Dreimanis and Leah Fay cavorted on the outdoor stage at the Palm Door on Sixth for Do512's The Big One singing what amounted to an amalgam of indie rock, folk and punk while slamming booze and sharing what we can only assume was marijuana honey with each other and fans.
Just formed two years ago, July Talk has already generated a fair amount of buzz at home where they were nominated for a Juno Award (Canada's Grammys) for Best Breakout Band this year. We loved their high-energy, rollicking set and stage histrionics.
Watch live video of their song, "Guns and Ammunition" from their JunoTV sessions.
We will be keeping track of those crazy Canadian rockers who make some great music that translates well to the stage.
Not in the Face
Quartet Not in the Face (NITF) began as a joke between founders Jonathan Terrel (vocals, guitar) and Wes Cargal (drums) who thought it would be funny to form a duo that put a heavier spin on cover tunes. After a surprising positive response from Austin music fans, Terrel and Cargal added lead guitarist Michael Anthony Gibson to the lineup in 2012 following the recording of EP "Walk." Last year NITF completed the circle with bassist, Ross Dubois.
The raw energy NITF generates on stage is enough to make them fun to watch as Examiner did at the Strange Brew III party at Hotel Vegas last week. But do not take our word for it. The band has a new, five song, self-titled EP out that will make you a believer. If you are in Austin it is available at Waterloo Records or get it on iTunes.
We touched on how good Brooklyn indie-pop band Lucius is in our previous post on the Heartbreaker Banquet (HBB) last week. Founded just two years ago by Berklee College of Music graduates, Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, who added Dan Molad, Peter Lalish and Andrew Burri after relocating to Brooklyn. Dan, Peter and Andrew amount to an indie-pop jam band behind the lush harmonies of the girls.
They may have been the least Americana band on the HBB bill and maybe that is why they stood out from the rest of the bands so much. Or it may be that they are a really great band. We are leaning toward the latter after watching the group mesmerize the crowd out at Willie's Luck, Texas ranch.
Lucius' debut album "Wildewoman" drops on March 31 just before the group heads off on an April European tour. On their return Lucius has been invited to play Sasquatch Festival, Firefly Festival and Governors Ball as well as sold-out shows with Tegan and Sara in D.C. The word is already out regarding this "buzz" band.
Stream a live version of their track, "Turn It Around" which they included in the setlist on Thursday. The band is taking preorders for the new album as well.
White Denim
We love psych rock. We love blues. Therefore, we love Austin's White Denim. Originally a trio that blossomed into a foursome, the group has been steadily climbing the rock and roll ladder since forming in 2006. Examiner saw the band perform early on as a trio and we were hooked by the energy put out by White Denim.
Guitarist and vocalist James Petralli is particularly entertaining during their performances. He is known for jumping off the stage and making a circuit around the venue when they play, "I Start to Run" one of our favorite White Denim songs.
The band was invited by Jimmy Kimmel Live to appear as the musical guest the first night of tapings in Austin during SXSW. They featured material from recently released, "Corsicana Lemonade." Several songs from their latest were produced by Jeff Tweedy (Wilco).
Watch White Denim perform "Pretty Green" on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
The band kicks off a national and European tour on April 3 at Stubb's BBQ. Tickets are still available.
Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real
It is not surprising that several of Willie Nelson's children are good musicians. His daughter Amy Nelson is half of standout act, Folk Uke. Paula Nelson is a solid rocker. Lukas Nelson might be the most fun to watch. Nelson plays energetic rock and roll and displays exceptional guitar work. His band The Promise of the Real (POTR) are a fantastic backing band as well.
Photographer, Suzanne Cordeiro warned us not to miss his set and she was right. His live show is electric and left us wondering when we will have a chance to see him play again.
Check out this live version of the title track to his album "Wasted" (2012) from an appearance on Late Night with David Letterman.
Nelson is credited with co-writing "Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die" with Willie. The song has become a staple in Willie's live performances.
Speaking of shows, Lukas and POTR hit the road for a series of West Coast dates supporting Willie next month.
Nicole Atkins
Another act recommended to Examiner is Nicole Atkins. When we bumped into Austin writer Lauren Modery at the beginning of the SXSW Music week, she mentioned Atkins and suggested if there was an opportunity to see her, we should take advantage. The entire week went by and then we noticed the New Jersey singer was on the Balcony TV taping bill Sunday. Despite chilly weather (and being totally worn out) we hung out on the patio of Joe's Crab Shack to see her sing. Sure glad we did. Her voice has been likened to a female Roy Orbison which is about as apt a description as one could imagine.
Atkins is touring in support of her February release "Slow Phaser". Stream the title track (and lots more) at the artist's Soundcloud page. The album is available via iTunes and Google Play.
Suggested Links
- Live music review: Willie Nelson rocked Heartbreaker Banquet at SXSW 2014
- 5 for SXSW 2014: NITF, White Denim, Snoop Dogg, Future Islands, Fader Fort opens
- Exclusive Interview: My Jerusalem's Jeff Klein speaks out on SXSW
- Live music review: SXSW 2014 kicked off with Octopus Project, Jason Schwartzman
- Live music review: After 15 year absence Neutral Milk Hotel reappear at ACL Live


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The one, the only, the amazing Kosmicki's highly acclaimed Kentucky Breakfast Stout will deploy like a barrel-aged beery assault onto the United States beginning on Tuesday, April 1. Founders Brewing Company's most popular and sought-after beer brings the noise wherever it turns up, prompting a mix of headaches and joy for proprietors and consumers from Texas to Maine.
Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) is an imperial stout brewed with coffee and chocolate aged in oak bourbon barrels for one year in caves deep below Grand Rapids. This decadent, boozy, incredibly nuanced beer weighs in at 11.2% ABV and contrary to the rumors – it is NOT simply a barrel-aged version of Founders Breakfast Stout.
The beer will first be available in bottles at the brewery taproom during KBS Week in Grand Rapids from March 18-22 via a pre-ticketed release on Eventbrite. Bottles will hit the greater Grand Rapids area beginning on March 25, with distribution across Founders' 27 state footprint officially starting Tuesday, April 1.
The official price at Founders will be $19 per 4-pack, but expect to see stores and bars splitting these up into single bottles with low limits and prices reaching $10-12 per bottle in some locations. Keep your eyes peeled and chat up your local beer guy to find out where this barrel-aged gem will turn up.


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Bangkok shutdown today as month-long protest begins. 50,000 anti-government protesters have taken over the capital of Thailand. According to UPI on Jan. 13, the protesters are intent on the removal of the current leader of the country.
Organized by the People's Democratic Reform Committee, the shutdown event is the latest protest effort aimed at forcing Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to resign.
Bangkok shutdown originally started as protests in November of 2013. Now the largely peaceful protesters are staking out major intersections and shutting down traffic. Another 4 to 5 days of protest are expected, but could last as long as a month.
So far the Bangkok shutdown has included gunfire heard near the Democrat party headquarters. A hand grenade was also found by police outside the home of a leader of the party which organized the protest.
These protests are a spin off of those that began in November. The PDRC wanted the PM removed then because they feel she is only acting on behalf of her brother, who is the former PM. Since their demand has not yet been met, they protest continue to grow in size.
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Let $1 \leq p < q \leq \infty$ and $x \in\mathbb{R}^n$. Show that $\|x\|_q \leq \|x\|_p \leq n^\frac{1}{p}\|x\|_q$, where $\|x\|_p$ is the metric $\left(\sum_{j=1}^n{|x_j|^p}\right)^\frac{1}{p}$.
A hint is given: "For the left-hand inequality do first the case where $\|x\|_p = 1$, and for the right-hand inequality do first the case $\|x\|_q = 1$." So first I set $\|x\|_p = 1$ and got $\sum_{k = 1}^n|x_k|^q \leq 1 \leq n^\frac{q}{p}\sum_{k = 1}^n|x_k|^q$. This makes sense since $\frac{q}{p} > 1$.
I left this and used the other half of the hint; I considered the inequality again and set $\|x\|_q = 1$ to obtain $1 \leq \sum_{k = 1}^n|x_k|^p \leq n$. I'm not quite as sure what this inequality means.
My question is, how to extend these two inequalities to the more general cases where $\|x\|_p, \|x\|_q \neq 1$? And how can I make my two results relate to each other, since they seem to be two completely different cases? Perhaps this question is simpler than I am making it out to be and I might not be wording myself clearly but once I understand the general principle behind inequalities like this I will be able to do more complex ones on my own.


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SURPRISE, Ariz. — Michael Brantley will be the center of attention in more ways than one this year.
With Grady Sizemore set to begin the season on the disabled list again, Brantley will open the year in Sizemore's spot in center field and bat leadoff — Sizemore's place in the order for much of his career.
Though it comes at the expense of a teammate, Brantley is looking forward to playing high-profile roles in the field and at the plate in his second full season in the majors.
"It's exciting," said Brantley, who was not in the lineup Sunday for the Indians' 6-4 loss to the Royals at Surprise Stadium. "Center field, coming through the minor leagues, is where I played most and I also hit leadoff for most of my minor league career, so it's a comfort thing for me.
"Every day you know that you're going to be leading off to start the game. There's nothing better than that, especially Opening Day. I will never forget it, coming up there the first batter of the 2011 season. It was awesome."
It will be a repeat performance of sorts for Brantley, who filled in for Sizemore last season until he was sidelined himself to bring a disappointing end to what began as a promising year.
Brantley was bothered by right wrist and hand issues for a month before he was finally shut down Aug. 22. He underwent surgery shortly after.
"It was really frustrating," said Brantley, who hit .266 with seven home runs, 46 RBIs and 13 stolen bases in 114 games. "I was doing so well at the beginning and everything was going so smooth. It was one injury that kind of lingered. That's baseball. Everything's not always going to be perfect.
"But at the same time, we got it fixed. I'm 100 percent healthy. I'm really looking forward to showing them what I can do through an entire year."
If Brantley remains healthy, the Indians would like to see him better his below-average .318 on-base percentage from last season. The injury most likely contributed to the low number, but Brantley admits there is room to improve and believes he knows how.
"You be more selective at the plate, but at the same time, you have to be aggressive," Brantley said. "It's a little bit of both. I agree, it's something I need to improve. I look forward to taking that extra step."
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"I'm very comfortable with Michael in center field. He's been there the past two years."
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"I'm feeling great," Brantley said. "I'm healthy and that's one of the biggest keys, getting out of here healthy. I'm just getting my timing down and getting into baseball shape. I feel good about where I am."
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Any Attack On Christianity
Seen As Personal
Christine Lehman
From: "Christine Lehman"
To: "Positive Atheism" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Subject: Martha Nassauer
Date: Monday, May 14, 2001 7:32 PM
Sigh! Cliff, reading your correspondence with Martha Nassauer was really depressing. I have to say I felt a twinge of empathy for her at that last message (the one about "all she was offering you was a hug").
Just as Evangelical Christianity pressures its followers, particularly women, to do, it was so pathetically obvious that she has subverted her own personality so completely into the mythical Christ. And any criticism of Christianity, no matter how mild and patient, is perceived as a personal attack on her.
I would be willing to bet a week's salary that she was in tears when she wrote that last one, because in my days as a "born-again," I used to feel exactly the same. It's such a degrading system ...
Christine Lehman :-)
Los Angeles, CA
(aka "Atheist Gal"
From: "Positive Atheism Magazine" <email@example.com>
To: "Christine Lehman"
Subject: Re: Martha Nassauer
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 12:23 AM
Yeah, I know what you mean. I still cherish the letter you wrote about my last rant.
Cliff Walker
"Positive Atheism" Magazine
Five years of service to
people with no reason to believe
From: "Christine Lehman"
To: "Positive Atheism" <email@example.com>
Subject: Re: Martha Nassauer
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 3:57 PM
Dear Cliff,
Thanks! What can I say? I enjoy the occasional rant myself!
Christine :-)
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For quite some time Ohio has been making negative headlines in the press on how the states animals laws are far out dated for today's society.
This week Ohio made took some much needed steps to catch up with other states in regards to animal laws. Some are bigger than others, and there is still a long way to go, but Ohio, we have a good start.
Here are 3 things that changed for animals this week in Ohio:
For over 20 years Ohio has been the only state to name a dog vicious, based on breed and appearance alone.
A new law went into effect in Ohio on Tuesday protecting pit bulls from being named "vicious".
According to NewsNet5, for over 20 years Ohio has been the only state to name a dog vicious based on breed and appearance. The new measure removes the reference to pit bulls from the definition and dogs in Ohio can only be labeled "vicious" if they do something to warrant it. However, some communities in the state will still have bans on the ownership of pit bulls.
Ohio's restrictions on exotic pets are among the nation's weakest.
A bill that regulates the ownership of dangerous animals passed through the Ohio House and Senate Tuesday. The measure bans new ownership of exotic animals, while allowing current owners to keep their creatures by obtaining a new state-issued permit by 2014 and adhering to strict new caretaking standards.
The Ohio House passed the measure 87-9 with changes Tuesday, and the Senate agreed to the revisions, which included lower permit fees and a lower minimum insurance requirement than the version senators passed last month.
Permit fees for bears, tigers and other dangerous animals would begin at $250. And insurance policies for the creatures could range from $200,000 to as high as $1 million, depending on the number of animals.
Owners would be required to pass a background check and show inspectors that they adhere to care standards and have taken safety measures such as fencing their property. Signs would have to be posted on the property to alert people there were dangerous animals on the premises.
New laws on tethering dogs for Cleveland
Cleveland City Council passed amendments to the city's existing animal tethering ordinance on Monday."These amendments will ensure that tethered animals do not have to face inclement weather and uncomfortable conditions.
They too have a right for safe living and working conditions."
Violations will result in misdemeanor charges.
Ohio still has no laws preventing dog auctions.
An ongoing campaign , the Coalition to Ban Ohio Dog Auctions, is still very hard at work fighting to ban puppy mills from the state.
The measure (similar in language to Pennsylvania's Statute 459-603) will establish a statute to the Ohio Dog Law making it illegal for anyone to auction or raffle a dog in Ohio. It also would prohibit bringing dogs into the state for sale or trade that were acquired by auction or raffle elsewhere.
But after three months of intense lobbying which included calls, letters and visits from Ohio voters and taxpayers ,the Ohio General Assembly has failed to pass the Ohio Dog Auctions Act and the coalition will now move forward to get the issue on the 2012 November ballot. Looks like it is up to the voters on this one.
I believe that the Buckeye state is moving in the right direction to help protect animals. Better a little late than never, right?
8 Comments on Ohio Makes Changes For Pit Bulls and Exotic Animals This Week.
I totally agree..better late than never!! When I lived there, I thought there was always a leash law…but maybe the tethering takes it a step further. That is a very good thing. There are way too many people that don't take into account that they should NEVER tether the dog and leave it out in all kinds of conditions. It makes me so mad when people leave their dogs in HOT cars!!! I have been know to make an emergency phone call!!
Sounds like some much needed changes have been made in both States. Well done!
That's exciting news! Hopefully it means that more change is just around the corner, if people keep pushing for it!
That's good news!! At least there are some positive changes.
However, some breeds aren't so lucky here. Pitbulls, Rotties, GSDs and the other three breeds in Malaysia are listed as banned breeds just a couple of days ago. Sigh!!!
We applaud making cruelty to animals a felony, a bill which is in the Senate of Ohio right now. Hope it makes it through.
BSL is wrong, it is profiling with a different name, I'm glad Ohio is finally taking steps in the right direction.
So what does the permit fee have to do with having exotic pets? It seems every time government regulates it is always an excuse to tax. That I have a problem with. The change to the BSL law seems sensible, as does the change to the tethering law. You know how I feel about regulating raffles…
Sounds like 'Big Brother' at work to me! Sure, perhaps rules and regulations governing exotic animal ownership of animals that absolutely do not belong in the private sector; animal species with a reputation for being dangerous or lethal. To group all exotic animals into one category is the lazy man's out and too imposing on people, in general. Where is the line going to be drawn between our rights as citizens in the United States and the Government dictating our every whim with consequences? Not fair; and, I don't like it at all; and, neither should you. If people do not unite and take a stand to protect themselves against Government enactments, we, the people of the United States will eventually become victims of a dictatorship, our Government. The Government cannot even control themselves; so, why allow them to get into our business? I feel the same way about State Governments. We are allowing the Governments to herd us around like sheep, and doing nothing to stop their interference in our rights as citizens in what is suppose to be a free Country. Agreed and accepted, regulations of animals that plainly do not belong in a private home should be scrutinized; but again, to lump all exotic species under one big umbrella is just plain stupid! All the Government is doing is making its' citizens go underground to get away from its' control, because if someone wants an illegal pet, they're going to do whatever it takes to have what they want. There has to be a compromise between the entities of you and me. Use your brains people! Fight for your rights.


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Feller was an eight-time All-Star and led the AL in wins six times. Runner-up: Robin Yount Worthy of consideration: Josh Beckett, Junior Gilliam, Tony Gwynn, Fred Lynn, Dave McNally and Billy Pierce 22|25 John Iacono/SI No. 20 At 24 Schmidt was a career .197 hitter after more than 400 at-bats. Eight home-run titles later -- and with 548 total dingers for his career -- Schmidt makes most all-time teams. Runner-up: Frank Robinson Worthy of consideration: Lou Brock, Jorge Posada, Don Sutton, Pie Traynor and Frank White 23|25 Walter Iooss Jr./SI No. 21 He is remembered as much for his humanitarianism as he is for his all-around game. Clemente won four batting titles, 12 Gold Glove awards and finished his career with 3,000 hits. He died at 38, in 1972, when a cargo plane carrying supplies and food to Nicaragua crashed with him aboard. Runner-up: Roger Clemens (Red Sox, Blue Jays) Worthy of consideration: Curt Flood, Bob Lemon, Sammy Sosa (Cubs) and Warren Spahn 24|25 Heinz Kluetmeier/SI No. 22 Three Cy Youngs, 268 victories, a .638 winning percentage and eight 20-win seasons. Palmer finished with a 2.86 ERA over 19 years and pitched his entire career without allowing a grand slam. Runner-up: Roger Clemens (Yankees, Astros) Worthy of consideration: Brett Butler (Dodgers), Jack Clark (Cardinals, Giants), Will Clark and Jimmy Key (Blue Jays) 25|25 Next up NBA Jan. 14, 2013 Oklahoma City Thunder v Phoenix Suns 40 NBA Dancers of the Week January 21, 2013 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 More Recommended Galleries MLB Joe DiMaggio's legendary 56-game hit streak lasted from May 15 to July 16 in 1941 — a hit every game for over two months. 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