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Last year, one of the most anti-consumer pieces of legislation in years was introduced to the House of Representatives under the name HR5034: The Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness act, or ironically, "CARE." I wrote last year about what a piece of shit masquerading as legislation this bill was, and was happy to see that it never made it to the floor of the house for a vote.
Well now thanks to a tool of a senator named Representative Jason Chaffetz, a Republican from Utah, it has been resurrected as HR1161, and the named changed to the Community Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness act.
There is a reason that every winery and beer marketing, production, and sales association in the country, along with every consumer advocacy organization related to alcohol is against this legislation.
The bill is insidious in its simplicity. It would make it effectively impossible to challenge any state's laws about alcohol distribution or direct shipping by forcing the challenger to prove that any particular does not "advance a legitimate local purpose that cannot be adequately served by reasonable nondiscriminatory alternatives.''
In other words, as long as any state can prove that its laws, no matter how discriminatory, anti-competitive, or anti-consumer, do anything useful, like produce tax revenues or prevent children from buying alcohol, those laws cannot be overturned by a legal challenge by any party or any act of Congress.
Under their usual guise of trying to "protect the children" from an "epidemic of alcoholism" this bill, purportedly written by the liquor wholesalers lobby, effectively keeps the alcohol laws of this country an affair to be settled by state legislators and their wholesaler lobbyist friends.
As my friend Tom Wark puts it: "It's as though the wholesalers are admitting that without state-mandated welfare, they can't compete in a free market and they are willing to screw consumers, wineries, retailers, distillers, and brewers in order to keep their cushy, unearned, state-protected profits."
If you have ever ordered a bottle of wine by mail from a retailer or a winery, or if you simply believe that this most basic of transactions should be available to adults who want to do it, then you need to contact your congressional representative and tell them under no circumstances should they vote for HR1161.
Here's the easiest way you can locate and contact your representative.
Also you can join STOPHR1161 on Facebook and help spread the word that this bill will cripple consumer access to wine and give wholesalers an unfair advantage in the marketplace.
If you are a member of some wine, beer, or liquor industry association, make sure they are both telling their members about this dangerous piece of legislation, as well as making their voices heard in Washington.
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There is a time and a place for a full face of makeup. A summer Saturday afternoon isn't one of them. But don't sweat it: These ten sheer beauty products will keep you looking cool.
You can't go wrong with this universally-flattering, hint-of-color balm ($7, burtsbees.com). It comes in six shades, plus boasts hydrating ingredients to keep your lips moisturized.
There's a reason this gel cheek color ($30, beauty.com) has been a must-have for years. Yes, it's a dewy (in a good way). Yes, it lasts all day. It's even alcohol-free. But, most importantly, it gives that someone-just-pinched-my-cheeks natural glow we're all after.
By now you know: Sitting in the sun for hours slathered in baby oil equals major beauty blunder. Yet who doesn't still crave a sun-kissed glow in the summer months? So fake it. This powder ($50, sephora.com) works on all skin tones and allows the look of a tan without the damage.
With 35 shades ($13 each, bareescentuals.com) from which to choose, there's sure to be the perfect, understated hue for you.
Black, deep purple and dark green polishes are fab for fall, but in a season when air conditioning is a must, a lighter shade just seems cooler. This super pale cream ($14, beauty.com) is the perfect everyday lacquer.
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You'll find a new, smiling face behind the front desk at the Keystone Crossing office these days. Stop in and introduce yourself to Lynsey Powers, who joined the MAP staff in April. Powers and her husband, who is a self-employed architect, live in Indianapolis, but have a "second home" in Pentwater, Michigan. Pentwater is described by Powers as "a peaceful spot that looks as if it might have been drawn by Norman Rockwell."
An avid reader, Powers also enjoys visiting museums. The most unusual experience she has had, however, wouldn't have been at a library or a museum. Powers was once tagged by a rare mountain gorilla in the wild of the jungle in Rwanda. Stop by the Keystone office to find out more!
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Arizona and UCLA will meet for the 68th time on Thursday and UCLA holds a 47-20 advantage over UA. The Bruins have won 10 of the last 12 match-ups. The Wildcats won the match-up between the two teams, 74-66, earlier this season in Tucson.
Arizona is 14-14 overall and 3-13 in Pac-12 play on the season. The Wildcats are paced by junior guard Davellyn Whyte's 17.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.6 steals per game. She is backed up by sophomore forward Erica Barnes' 11.3 points and 7.7 rebounds per game and 11.3 points from sophomore guard Candice Warthen. Senior guard Shanita Arnold hands out 4.8 assists per game. The Wildcats are shooting 39.3 percent from the field, 35.7 percent from three-point range and 71.6 percent from the free throw line.
Among the Pac-12 teams, Arizona ranks in the top three in free throw percentage (.716), three-point field goal percentage (.357) and three-point field goals per game (6.5). Individually, Whyte ranks No. 2 in scoring (17.1), No. 9 in assists (3.4), No. 5 in free throw percentage (.780), No. 2 in steals (2.6) and No. 2 in three pointers per game (2.3). Barnes is No. 17 in scoring (11.7) and No. 8 in rebounds (7.7). Arnold is No. 2 in assists (4.8) and No. 2 in assist/turnover ratio (1.7). Freshman center Aley Rohde is No. 7 in blocked shots (1.4).
Nationally, Arizona ranks No. 20 in three-point field goal percentage (.357) and No. 46 in three-point field goals per game (6.5). Individually on the national scene, Whyte ranks No. 54 in points with 17.1.
UCLA is 13-13 overall and 8-7 in Pac-12 play on the season, including an 8-4 home record. The Bruins have three players averaging in double digits with 15.7 from senior guard Rebekah Gardner, 14.0 from junior forward Markel Walker and 12.2 from sophomore guard Thea Lemberger. UCLA is shooting 38.7 percent from the field, 28.7 percent from three-point range and 67.4 percent from the free throw line.
Among the Pac-12 teams, UCLA ranks among the top three in three-point field goal percentage (.278). Individually, Lemberger ranks No. 15 in scoring (12.2) and Gardner is No. 18 in rebounds (6.6), No. 7 in free throw percentage (.722) and No. 8 in steals (2.8).
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Surfing and Paddleboarding
With several prime locations in the northern side of Banderas Bay and points beyond in Riviera Nayarit, Puerto Vallarta has long been a choice destination for surfers, worldwide. Point breaks, reef breaks, beach breaks, jetty breaks and sand bars provide all types of swells, from glassy tubes and barrels for the hardcore longboard surfer, and gentle, soft-breaking swells, ideal for beginners.
In addition to longboard surfing, paddle boarding (or SUP: stand-up paddle boarding) is extremely popular at a handful of destinations that seem custom-made to practice it. All that is needed is a paddle board, a paddle, and the ability to stand on your own feet. Children as young as 6 and adults well into their 80s can learn the basics in less than 15 minutes and be on their way.
Prime Locations
North of Banderas Bay, Sayulita has a great wave reputation that has turned the village into Riviera Nayarit's surf city. The reef break can be soft and ideally suits longboard beginners, and the surf is gentle enough for beginner and advanced paddle boarders. A few miles north, San Pancho features tubes and barrels, particularly at low tides in the morning hours.
In Punta de Mita there are a number of breaks, some accessible from the beach and others only by boat. The most popular is El Anclote, which, when the surf is up, offers three breaks, providing something for beginners, intermediates and advanced. The break here is best for longboards or stand-up, although when a good swell comes through, its good for all. There are three other good breaks on the point, but you'll need a boat to get to them, which can be quite reasonable. Best thing to do is visit one of the many surf shops along Avenida El Anclote in the village, they'll set you up. For paddleboarding, this is a great area. The water is usually very calm, as its protected, allowing for beginners to experienced to cruise up and down this beautiful coastline.features consistent, clean swells that wrap around the point and right into the beach, wonderful for beginners to learn either longboard surfing or paddle boarding.
Between Punta de Mita and La Cruz, there are several good longboard surfing spots at several point and reef breaks. Punta de Burro is a right reef break with occasional barrels. Good rights can also be had nearby at Pools, Veneros and Destiladeras.
Closer to Puerto Vallarta and south, there is a reef break at El Tizate and occasional beach breaks in front of the resorts in Nuevo Vallarta. The only spot south of Puerto Vallarta with a break (for lefties) is Quimixto.
Waiting to be Discovered
There are two prime paddle boarding locations near Puerto Vallarta begging to be discovered. While you won't find instruction or equipment rentals at either (see below) they stand a chance of becoming good paddle boarding destinations in the future.
North of Puerto Vallarta, Jaltemba Bay features gentle surf and a variety of lodging options for anybody looking for an alternative spot to paddle. And south of Puerto Vallarta, Cajón de Peña is a spectacular freshwater reservoir located less than two hours away along Carr. 200 Sur.
Instruction and Equipment Rentals
There are many surf schools at Punta de Mita and Sayulita where you will also find equipment rentals. In addition, there are several surf shops in Bucerias, La Cruz and San Pancho.
Keep in Mind
- In less than four years, Punta Sayulita's annual Long Board and SUP Classic in Sayulita has become the event for national and international competitors and sponsors who are increasingly excited to return to the area, year after year. The event takes place in March. Whether you enjoy surfing or a spectator, this is a very special time to visit Sayulita.
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Zontivity (vorapaxar), a new class of drugs called protease-activated receptor-1 (PAR-1) antagonist, has now been approved by the FDA to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular death, and need for procedures to restore the blood flow to the heart in patients with a previous heart attack or blockages in the arteries to the legs. Available in tablet form, Zontivity is described as "an anti-platelet agent, designed to decrease the tendency of platelets to clump together to form a blood clot. By doing so, the drug lowers the danger of heart attack and stroke." In fact, a clinical trial involving 25,000 participants showed that when added to other anti-platlet agents such as aspirin and clopidogel, Zontivity also "reduced the rate of a combined endpoint of heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular death, and urgent procedures to improve blood flow to the heart (coronary revascularization).
"Zontivity has been found to reduce risk of heart attack on people who have had them, or who have peripheral arterial disease from 9.5%-7.9% over a 3-year period," noted Ellis Unger, M.D., director of the Office of Drug Evaluation I in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
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|Derek Jeter is having a great year, but Scott Miller says Elvis Andrus should be the AL shortstop. (US Presswire)
The sweltering summer Weekend Buzz, while you were loading up on ice the way they loaded up on All-Star votes in San Francisco and Texas.
Talk about slumps, you fans look like Albert Pujols in April: I say voters this year got only six of 17 positions correct. That's down from going 14 for 17 last year. ...
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Catcher: Mike Napoli, Rangers My pick: Matt Wieters, Orioles
What once was nothing but a Cowboys town with a few delicious barbecue and Tex-Mex joints scattered about now pays close attention to baseball, which is yet another miracle performed by Nolan Ryan, Jon Daniels and the rest of the whip-smart Rangers brass. Napoli, last October's cult hero, is Exhibit A of how seriously Texans now take their baseball. But this isn't last October, and Napoli ranks behind Wieters, the Twins' Joe Mauer and even the White Sox's A.J. Pierzynski if you're ranking All-Star catchers. My vote goes to Wieters, who right now is as good a complete catcher as there is in the league. He's been behind the plate for 65 of Baltimore's 70 games, while Mauer has been only a half-time catcher (35 games behind the plate, 18 as DH and 14 at first). Pierzynski didn't even make the team. He should have.
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First base: Prince Fielder, Tigers My pick: Paul Konerko, White Sox
Konerko has made a career out of being woefully underappreciated (that is, everywhere but Chicago) the way Kim Kardashian has made a career out of being grossly overappreciated (for no apparent reason). Fielder's similarly big booty aside, Konerko has a better OPS (.969 compared to Fielder's .856), more homers (14 to 12), was tied for the AL batting lead on Sunday (.336) and ranked second in on-base percentage (.413). He's having another marvelous year. And while Prince's big bat and bigger smile always are welcome at the All-Star Game, and while he was the MVP last year in Arizona, Konerko deserves the start.
Second base: Robinson Cano, Yankees My pick: Cano
It's official: Everything is bigger in Texas, except at second base. Even Rangers fans, with Ian Kinsler leading the league in runs scored, couldn't out-vote their Yankees counterparts at second. Justice is served, though: Cano is the best there is both offensively and defensively. And he's going to win an MVP award one of these years.
Shortstop: Derek Jeter, Yankees My pick: Elvis Andrus, Rangers
Jeter has reached the point of his career where he's scooping up Lifetime Achievement awards. Andrus and the Indians' Asdrubal Cabrera deserve the start over Jeter, but what are you going to do? I'd go with Andrus. But if you go Cabrera, I won't argue. We can meet over a couple of plates of burnt ends at Arthur Bryant's BBQ in Kansas City and hash it out. I like Elvis because of Suspicious Minds, er, I mean, because while he doesn't have the power of Cabrera, he steals more bags and he's graceful as a gazelle in the field.
Third base: Adrian Beltre, Rangers My Pick: Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
OK, I'll admit it: It's the All-Star Game, and I'm going with the stick here. Cabrera continues to produce smash hits the way Motown did in the 1960s. Yep, Beltre may have more gold in his glove (by a longshot), but the way Miggy does the things he does at the plate ... it's like a heat wave. The guy is tied for second in the AL at 62 RBI, seventh in batting average at .315 and ninth in slugging percentage at .541 ... oh, and he leads the league with 99 hits.
Outfield: Josh Hamilton, Rangers; Curtis Granderson, Yankees; Jose Bautista, Blue Jays. My Picks: Hamilton, Bautista; Mike Trout, Angels.
As dear old Meat Loaf sang, two out of three ain't bad. Hamilton, with his 73 RBI and a gazillion homers in May, is a no-brainer. Bautista, aka Joey Bats, leads the majors in home runs and has finally caught up to his slow start. But both Trout and the Orioles' Adam Jones have credentials that out-weight Granderson.
Jones is seventh in slugging percentage (.554) and tied for fourth in total bases (170) with Cabrera.
Trout has turned the Angels around more quickly than you can say "faster than a speeding bullet." Superman? So far, heck yes. Not recalled until late April, Trout is tied for the AL lead in batting average (.336) and leads the league in steals (22). Since he's only 20, by the way, it's "Mr. Meat Loaf" to Trout.
Designated hitter: David Ortiz, Red Sox My Pick: Ortiz
Big Papi owns the DH position the way the Kennedys once had a grip on politics in New England. Only Texas' Hamilton (1.038) has a better OPS than Ortiz's (1.006) in the AL. Poor guy is the last man standing from Boston's 2004 World Series champion team. Isn't it a hoot how the Indians (Derek Lowe, Johnny Damon) currently stock more players from that team than do the Red Sox?
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Catcher: Buster Posey, Giants My pick: Carlos Ruiz, Phillies
Great to see Posey back, healthy and productive. Last year was lonely, when ESPN's Olney was the only Buster producing in the baseball world. But Ruiz, always a gem behind the plate, is having a career year offensively. Without him producing the way he is, the disappointing Phillies would trail even the Toledo Mud Hens in the standings. And kudos, as usual, to the Cardinals' Yadier Molina. You can't spell "All Stars" without "Yadier." Wait ... there is a "Y" in "All Stars", right?
First base: Joey Votto, Reds My pick: Votto
Another MVP-type season. Here's hoping his knee cooperates and allows him to play.
Second base: Dan Uggla, Braves My pick: Brandon Phillips, Reds
Whaaaat? Phillips isn't even on the team? Who will make all of the highlight-reel plays at second base in Kansas City next week? Frank White's not even around anymore (which is a shame, by the way).
One highly respected baseball man wondered earlier this year whether bringing back a retired manager -- Tony La Russa -- to pilot the NL in a game that decides World Series home-field advantage is what MLB should be doing. Among the many legitimate questions he asked: Might La Russa, who now has no dog in the fight as it relates to the World Series, be more inclined to hold old grudges?
Personally, I think La Russa has too much integrity for that. He did, after all, invite Brewers manager Ron Roenicke to be on his coaching staff. But in leaving both Phillips and pitcher Johnny Cueto on the sidelines -- both of whom were involved in ugly brawls with the Cardinals -- La Russa already has a target on his back in Cincinnati.
Still, one thing to keep in mind, as colleague Danny Knobler points out: La Russa used one of his picks to choose the Reds' Jay Bruce, and he did not select any Cardinals.
Shortstop: Rafael Furcal, Cardinals My pick: Jed Lowrie, Astros
I know the Astros this year are more invisible than the keys to the batting cage, but have you seen what Lowrie is doing? He's having a marvelous summer. He's got the best on-base percentage (.349) and slugging percentage (.490) of any NL shortstop; he's got more homers (14); he's playing terrific defense. What more does the guy need to do (besides play somewhere other than Houston)? You'd think a guy who once played in Boston wouldn't drop off the radar so quickly. By the way, the Nationals' Ian Desmond is having a very nice year, too.
Third base: Pablo Sandoval, Giants My Pick: David Wright, Mets
What are you people in San Francisco trying to do, give Panda carte blanche to devour more eucalyptus leaves, burritos and hot fudge sundaes? I mean, really. Here the Giants are, fighting a losing battle to convince Panda he needs to drop weight and keep himself in better shape so that he can become the player he should become, and you all go and pull the rug out from under the organization by voting him into the All-Star Game as a starter. Now how do the Giants convince him?
Giants coaches: "Hey Panda, your range at third base stinks. You need to stop eating so much."
Panda: "Buuurp!"
Seriously, Wright is having a sensational season. He's second in the NL in batting average (.355) and on-base percentage (.449), and seventh in slugging percentage (.564) and tied for seventh in RBI (50). No way he should not be starting.
Outfield: Matt Kemp, Dodgers; Carlos Beltran, Cardinals; Melky Cabrera, Giants. My Picks: Beltran, Andrew McCutchen, Pirates; Ryan Braun, Brewers.
Ryan Braun finished behind Melky Cabrera because San Francisco fans rocked the vote ... or maybe because fans harbor residual anger over Braun's failed performance-enhancing drug test last winter? Looking at Posey's and Sandoval's appearances, I'd say it's pretty clear it's the former. When it comes to computer voting, Silicon Valley holds a distinct home-field advantage. Now if you tabulated votes based on how many bratwursts were grilled for each player and Braun, on pace to match last year's MVP numbers, still lost ...
McCutchen is producing about 35 percent of Pittsburgh's runs by himself (runs scored plus RBI). Beltran, fourth in the majors with 61 RBI, clearly deserves a starting spot. Kemp will pass because of a bad hamstring.
Cabrera? Sensational season, and the Giants certainly killed the Royals in that trade. (Jonathan Sanchez has one win.) No question, he's an All-Star. Just one request: Forget the MelkMen, Cabrera's wacky male fans who come in costume to AT&T Park. How about if Cabrera brings the MelkMaids to Kansas City with him?


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Made in the Shade – How cool are Clementine's sunglasses? I spotted her in Soho wearing these Grey Ant shades called The Foundry and the color is Pearl. Grey Ant actually has a lot of cool styles they produce in limited quantities. I'm also loving these: The Status in Nu-clear or Smoke and I can see some guy in cut off sleeves sporting the Tuff in BBQ Brown.
Clementine's look is thrifted and I think she even said this was a boy's coat, which reminded me I have to meander to that department once in a while (a trick this designer also taught me). She was carrying a Gary Graham bag and her favorite store is Brooklyn's Green Village.


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Registration opens today for the 2011 Baily Hundo
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March 9th, 2011
Noah Aptekar
Executive Director, Bailey HUNDO
Nonprofit 100-mile Mountain Bike Race, Announces Open Applications and Race Details!
Bailey, Colorado, 3/9/2011 – Today, the organizers of the Bailey HUNDO: An Epic Race Making An Epic Difference—a 100-mile endurance mountain bike race produced by Advance Colorado Fund Inc., a Colorado-based nonprofit committed to youth biking initiatives and trail building, announced that applications are now being accepted on PreRace.com (http://www.prerace.com/races/event/23544/The-Bailey-HUNDO) for the 2011 race, which will start in Bailey at 6am on Saturday, June 18th, 2011. There are 250 spots in the race this year thanks to a partnership with the Forest Service, and all capable racers are encouraged to apply!
"We are deeply proud that the Bailey HUNDO will have 250 racers this year who are so committed to supporting youth biking initiatives in Colorado and trail building in the Platte Canyon area that they are willing to raise much-needed funds and spend months training for this 100-mile endurance race," said Bailey HUNDO Executive Director Noah Aptekar. "The Bailey HUNDO provides the opportunity; it is the racers who make the impact on the
state of cycling for Colorado's youth and in the Platte Canyon area through their dedication to raising funds and participating in such an extreme and exciting event."
The Bailey HUNDO was started in 2010 with only 150 racers and was a huge success! The top three finishers in the Men's Open/Pro category were Olympian Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (6:36), Colorado mountain biking legend Dave Wiens (6:49), and Team Epic Endurance racer Brian Alders (6:56). The top finishing times in the Women's categories were turned in by Sonya Looney (8:19) and Eszter Horanyi (9:04, singlespeed category). The Bailey HUNDO looks forward to attracting an even more competitive field in 2011.
Based in Denver, Colorado, Advance Colorado Fund is a Colorado nonprofit organization that encourages mountain bike racers and advocates to support youth biking initiatives in Colorado and trail planning and building in the Platte Canyon area by organizing the 100- mile Bailey HUNDO: An Epic Race Making an Epic Difference. In 2010, the Bailey HUNDO was launched with 150 racers and contributed over $8,000 to further the nonprofit mission of both supporting youth biking initiatives including Trips For Kids
Denver/Boulder, Colorado High School Cycling League, and Kids On Bikes, as well as planning and building new trails in the Platte Canyon area in conjunction with the
nonprofit Colorado Mountain Biking Association. For more information please visit www.bailey100.com or call (303) 877-8314.


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Adjunct Professor, Physiotherapy
Phone: (989) 774-2687
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As a member of Central Michigan University's Movement Analysis Center and an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences, Dr. Lomond's research focuses on understanding the interaction between posture and movement coordination in persons with and without disease and injury. Dr. Lomond's work is based in the tools of biomechanics - using electromyography, 3-D kinematics/kinetics and rigid body modeling to track the coordination of movement in the laboratory. Populations of interest include primarily those with chronic musculoskeletal pain (i.e., non-specific low back pain and neck/shoulder pain) and some populations with neurological disorders (i.e., Multiple Sclerosis or Essential Tremor). Dr. Lomond's work aims to quantify movement patterns in these populations to better understand movement variability and how movement patterns may contribute to or exacerbate disease/injury. The long-term goal of this body of work is to help translate this knowledge of posture and movement coordination patterns into evidence-based diagnostic exams and clinical tools to better characterize and track patient movement patterns over the course of treatment. Graduate students interested in collaborating directly with Dr. Lomond may apply to Central Michigan University's Masters in Health and Exercise Sciences.
Research Interests
Movement Impairments Associated with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Developing Tools to Quantify Movement Impairments in Clinical Settings
Role of Postural Coordination in Low Back Pain
Ph.D., McGill University, 2012
M.S., McGill University, 2006
B.S., Acadia University, 2003
Selected Publications
Lomond, K.V., Henry, S.M., Jacobs, J.V., Hitt, J.R., DeSarno, M.J., and Bunn, J.Y. (2013). Effects Stabilization or Movement-System-Impairment treatments of low back pain on anticipatory postural adjustments: a randomized, controlled trial. Submitted to: Physical Therapy Journal, 2013.
Jacobs, J.V., Henry, S.M., Lomond, K.V., Hitt, J.R., DeSarno, M.J., and Bunn, J.Y. (2013). Effects of low back pain and of Stabilization or Movement-System - Impairment treatments on induced postural responses: a randomized, controlled trial. Submitted to: Physical Therapy Journal, 2013.
Lomond, K.V., Henry, S.M., Hitt, J.R., DeSarno, M.J., and Bunn, J.Y. Altered postural responses persist following physical therapy of general versus specific trunk exercises in people with low back pain. Submitted to: Manual Therapy, 2013.
Lomond, K.V.,Henry, S.M., Jacobs, J.V., Hitt, J.R., Horak, F.B., Cohen, R.B, Schwartz, D., Dumas, J.A., Naylor, M.R., Watts, R, and DeSarno, M.J. (2013). Protocol to assess the neurophysiology associated with multi-segmental postural coordination. Physiological Measurement. (Abstract).
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Such a cute treat for Fall - and a great activity for kids to help out with!
- hershey's kisses (i like the "chocolate meltaway" ones)
- milk chocolate chips
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- any mini sandwich cookies (mini nutter butter, ritz peanut butter mini sandwiches, etc)
Directions Step-By-Step
2Melt your milk chocolate chips in the microwave. 20 seconds, stir, then 10 second increments until it's smooth, stirring in between. Amount depends on how many you're making. I think I used about 1/4 C.
3Dip the flat end of your Kiss into the melted chocolate -you will probably have to remove some excess on the side of the bowl.
5Dip the flat end of a semi sweet chocolate chip into the melted chocolate. Press it onto the other side of the sandwich cookie.
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Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
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Mustafa Tameez, in a February 14, 2014 story in the Houston Chronicle, has a lot of fun at what he thinks is the Tea Party's expense. Rep. Steve Stockman, a Republican, is abandoning his safe House seat for a quixotic primary assault against Sen. John Cornyn, the Republican senior senator from Texas. That leaves his district, which includes a great many NASA workers, up for grabs. This is where the fun starts.
"It's almost a given that with the demographic patterns at play and the district's voter profile, that whoever wins the Republican primary will win the general election in November. Essentially, whoever wins the Republican primary is going to be tasked with advocating for NASA.
"Did you hear that Tea Party voters? Whoever wins the Republican primary will need to represent NASA and that means fighting for the programs, and yes, spending, that sustain it.
"This will put the more fiscally adamant members of the Tea Party wing of Republican primary voters in the uncomfortable position of having to cut their own throats – or those of their neighbors – to maintain the ideological purity of their fiscal positions. In other words, you can't whole-heartedly condemn government spending when a large chunk of your district is dependent on it for survival."
Tameez, like a lot of liberal writers, suffers from a stereotype of the Tea Party. When they are not being racist/sexist/homophobic, they are hell bent on cutting government spending indiscriminately. However, most Tea Party people have a more nuanced view of government spending. There is a lot of waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal budget that needs expunging. But there is some spending, like the military and law enforcement, which are good things.
Whether the Tea Party considers NASA part of that needed spending depends on who one asks. There is a small group calling itself "Tea Party in Space" that wants to end a lot of NASA's programs, like the Space Launch System, and use the space agency as a conduit for subsidies for private commercial companies.
On the other hand, a lot of Tea Party supporters, especially in states like Texas and Florida, support NASA space exploration. Indeed when President Obama cancelled the Constellation space exploration program. Tea Party people were out in force to protest the move, in both Texas and in Florida. Add to that the ultimate Tea Party politician, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas is a warm supporter of both NASA and commercial space endeavors.
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Players chatted familiarly with each other, cracking the usual jokes while sharing stories about their weekends. They awaited the arrival of their coach for what they assumed was a typical recap of their most recent game, a 33-27 win over Rhode Island in their season finale on Nov. 21 of last season.
Junior running back John Griffin arrived at the gym as he did in week's past, expecting an assessment of his own and the team's performances amidst analysis of game film. Yet, something about this meeting seemed a bit peculiar.
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Players chatted familiarly with each other, cracking the usual jokes while sharing stories about their weekends. They awaited the arrival of their coach for what they assumed was a typical recap of their most recent game, a 33-27 win over Rhode Island in their season finale on Nov. 21 of last season.
Junior running back John Griffin arrived at the gym as he did in week's past, expecting an assessment of his own and the team's performances amidst analysis of game film.
Yet, something about this meeting seemed a bit peculiar.
On this day, Huskies coach Rocky Hager was not in attendance. Instead, athletic director Peter Roby came prepared to speak to the players about something, alarming Griffin and his teammates that something may be wrong. Perhaps, he thought, this wasn't going to be a normal meeting after all.
Griffin believed that Hager might have been let go.
After all, the Northeastern football program had suffered six-straight losing seasons.
As Roby entered the gym, the jovial players began getting anxious until they finally found out what this meeting entailed.
Their curiosity mounted and an eerie silence set in.
"I remember it like it was yesterday," Griffin said. "We were sitting there, everyone was having fun, cracking jokes and when he got to talking, you could hear a pin drop in the basketball court."
When Roby finally spoke, he revealed that the Northeastern football program had been cut. His message reverberated through the open gym walls and sent waves of shock and disbelief through the minds and souls of the Husky players.
Griffin was reflective, trying his best to digest the unsettling news that he had just heard.
"Some people reacted, some people got up and left," Griffin said. "Kids were asking him 'Why?' I kind of sat back and took it in and listened to what he had to say and seeing how everyone else around me felt, also."
Northeastern President Joseph E. Auon decided that the university would no longer fund the $3 million dollar program annually. Northeastern agreed to honor all scholarships and any player who transferred maintained his eligibility, yet 87 students and 10 coaches were left without jobs and a place to play football this fall.
The news began to register with each player and initial disbelief turned to disappointment and in some cases, panic.
For some players, football was the reason why they went to Northeastern. The thought of life without it was worrisome.
Griffin's choice to go to Northeastern was mainly due to its academics, but his passion for football and recent success left him searching for an alternative way to combine the two.
Transferring to a new school would force Griffin to adjust to a brand new setting, schedule and routine. In addition, he would need to learn a fresh system of football, including a new playbook, new terminology and new teammates, but it seemed like the natural thing to do.
Griffin's stepfather was in the military doing work that demanded his family move often. Having relocated over 13 different times in his life, his adjustment to the Unniversity of Massachusetts was smooth, but not seamless.
With seven other transfers at UMass, including two teammates from Northeastern and three Hofstra players who experienced their program's demise, Griffin wasn't the only one needing to adjust.
"It's a feeling you never forget. I almost didn't believe it, it didn't seem like reality," senior Minutemen wide receiver Anthony Nelson said, a former Hofstra player. "It was heartbreaking, knowing that in a couple more weeks, you have to cut loose and say 'bye' to some of those relationships you built with people."
As one of the leading rushers in the conference, Griffin's teammates welcomed him, knowing that he would help the team accomplish its goal of reaching a national championship.
Griffin left Northeastern as the fifth Huskie to rush for over 1,000 yards in 2009. He finished with 1,009 yards on 207 carries, a First Team All-CAA performer and member of the 2009 New England Football Writers All-Star Team.
The end of the Northeastern football program brought many suitors to the Boston, Mass., campus, and more who tried to court the star tailback over the phone.
When Minutemen coach Kevin Morris caught wind of the situation, he made sure he was the first to meet with Griffin and his immediacy was a big factor in the coveted player's decision.
Word spreads quickly throughout the college coaching circle and the rumor was that the Northeastern program might be cut later, while Hofstra's decision to cut its program on Dec. 2, came as a complete surprise.
Following Northeastern's demise came an immediate slew of coaches hoping to court the available players. Within 10 minutes of hearing the news, he made arrangements to go to Boston the following day, which impressed Griffin.
"His actions of being there the next day showed that he really cared and he was on top of it," Griffin said. "He sat down with me man-to-man and it didn't really feel like we were talking about college football."
Griffin also received numerous offers from other coaches, including playing at Football Bowl Subdivision programs, so his decision, though opportune, was that much harder to make.
According to Griffin, anywhere from 15 to 20 coaches met with him in person regarding football, along with another 10 to 15 who spoke with him over the phone. These schools represented the Colonial Athletic Conference, Conference USA, and the Mid-Atlantic Conference, including Miami of Ohio, who made a strong case.
After the two-week open house for Griffin subsided, he sat down and weighed out all of his options.
He spoke with his immediate family, who currently reside in Massachusetts and their proximity was a strong factor in UMass's favor. He wanted desperately to play at a higher level, but a decision to play FBS likely meant less playing time, which he was certainly weary of.
However, his credits would need to be cleared for transfer before he could decide on any school.
He spoke with his teammates at Northeastern, some of whom decided to stay at the school and finish their degrees and others who were searching for somewhere to play football as well, including senior lineman Greg Niland and sophomore linebacker Chad Hunte.
Niland was always admired by Griffin as a leader and decision-maker. After finding out that two of his teammates were making the move to Amherst, along with the strength of the UMass program and his respect for Morris, Griffin's mind was made up.
"It's definitely made the transition a lot easier," Niland said. "We were going through the same things at Northeastern after the program got cut. It made us a lot closer and it was great to see him here with me and Chad."
With the conclusion of football season came a disheartening month for Griffin. The Northeastern campus felt unusually cold, even for December. Everywhere he turned, there were constant reminders that he was no longer a Husky football player and he yearned to leave the campus as soon as he could.
He enrolled at UMass beginning in Spring 2010, beginning his acclimation from a big city to a small town.
Griffin lives in Westminster, Mass. and has lived in 13 different places including California, Texas and Germany. He has lived in the hustle-and-bustle of city life and felt the quaint atmosphere of small-town living.
For Griffin, the biggest adjustments were made in his academic life, but even those weren't anything he couldn't handle.
"It was different, but at the same time, it was just school with a different atmosphere," Griffin said. "Putting on the same book bag, going to the same classes, grabbing my pens and notebooks. I've been doing it for three years, it feels like second nature."
The class sizes at UMass are much bigger than those at Northeastern and professors have less time to offer one-on-one assistance to students. Griffin, a sociology major, found it hard to fit in with students whom he felt already had rapport with each other.
Yet, besides the old-fashioned buildings and furniture, Griffin sees nothing different from the education he receives at UMass than he did at Northeastern.
He has classes he enjoys and those he doesn't. He relates to some professors and not to others.
"If you can work independently and have a knack for going out and finding stuff out for your own, it's the exact same education," Griffin said. "It's not necessarily the education, but how you apply yourself."
Griffin takes solace in the fact that some of his teammates faced the same adversities, easing his transition on and off the field. The feeling was mutual, shared by the six other transfers on the team.
"At first, it was nice; we all gravitated towards each other because we really didn't know anybody. After that first week, or so, everyone mixed around with the whole team and there were no 'transfers,' only UMass guys."
When he wasn't enveloped in school work, Griffin made time to study football, including the new offensive system that the Minutemen run.
He trained with the team in the spring, practicing schemes, learning the terminology and picking his coaches' brains.
"In the beginning, everything was a little slow, seeing things in live speed," Griffin said, "but I think it's picking up for me. The game's starting to slow down a bit for me."
"It wasn't like we had to teach a old dog new tricks," Morris said. "These guys were ready for the challenge and ready to be immediately integrated into the offense."
He took after his new teammates in practices, imitating them on field while heeding their advice. He was welcomed by the Minutemen players and was immediately considered a leader on the team as a senior and an experienced player.
Before the 2010 season's start, Griffin was named to the Phil Steele Second Team Preseason and the CAA Preseason First-Team by league coaches.
Currently, Griffin is the team's leading rusher with nearly 96.8 yards per game and is on pace to compile over 1,000 yards rushing on the season. He ranks second in the CAA in rushing yards per game and 25th in the Football Championship Subdivision.
Griffin ends his typical day of classes and readies himself for another day of practice. He emerges from the locker room with his bulking shoulder pads, his high socks under his cleats and his helmet in hand.
He walks onto the field turf at McGuirk Alumni Stadium like he had at Oakmont High School, with the same piece of mind he left Northeastern with.
He dons the same focus and determination that he has carried with him throughout his collegiate career, with a national championship in the back of his mind.
He ducks and weaves through his running back drills, coaches preaching ball security per usual, yelling in his ear, "high and tight!"
These football tenets are not things he hasn't heard before, though they are being taught in a unique way, with different terminology.
While his coaches drill him, he takes it all in, glad to be playing football again and taking things as they come.


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Top Home Siding Types for Cost-Effectiveness
From Renee Rutledge on June 29, 2011 in Siding
Restructuring your home siding can seem like a daunting task. Not only do you want your home to look beautiful, but you need an exterior that can withstand the elements and years of wear—without showing its age.
Luckily there are plenty of materials and options for siding. By doing some initial research and choosing the right type, then maintaining your exterior with simple steps through the years, you can have a beautiful exterior that will last for decades. Here are some of your options.
To get pricing on siding in your area, click here.
Solid Board Siding
Wood siding has long been an obvious favorite for its beauty and uniqueness. Giving an exterior a warmer feel, wood siding looks to nature and more organic elements. Made mostly from those wonderful cedar and redwood trees, wood siding offers strength and durability as well as quaint aesthetics. Be aware that any wood siding should be properly maintained to avoid any cracking, warping, or tree-loving termites. This means simple basic upkeep through the years, such as painting ever 3-5 years and sealing properly before and after installation. The cost is widely dependent upon the specific materials chosen, as well as the cost of installation. To get you started on the right foot, it's best to talk to a contractor about how to install and maintain this option. Solid board siding is a great alternative to solid wood siding—and you can expect that, with proper care, solid board wood siding can last from 30 years to the life of the home. That's sustainability.
Shingle Siding
Offering an equally warm and charming curb appeal, shingle siding adds a look of quality and uniqueness. The drawback of shingle siding is its comparative susceptibility to rotting, splintering, and losing color over time. Simple upkeep and proper treatment can help prevent and remedy the natural aging process of wood. Staining and treating the wood can help as well, and the good news is that each shingle is one piece in the whole puzzle, and can be replaced individually with ease. Cleaning requires a simple low-setting power washer spray. Heat and humidity can lower the life expectancy of this choice, but if properly maintained, the siding can still last up to 40 years. Shingles generally cost around $4 to $7 per square foot, and can range slightly in quality.
Brick and Stone Veneer Siding
There are of course non-wood options, such as aluminum and fiber cement—and brick and stone veneer. Without having to actually construct a home with brick and stone, you can have the realistic look for less. In fact, this siding type looks so realistic that usually only industry experts inspecting closely can tell the difference. Less expensive, of course, than the full materials, this siding runs from around $11 to $15 per square foot. However, brick and stone veneer can be a difficult siding in extremely humid climates, since installation leaves a gap between the two exterior walls for moisture to get trapped in. And because it's porous, extreme and extensive rainwater can also eventually seep between the brick and mortar. However, brick and stone veneer is a comparatively durable siding option, and can protect a home from damages such as fire better than other materials.
Proper siding installation is the most important part of your project. Click here to search contractor pricing and information.
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Auto Appraiser
Auto appraisers provide accurate and unbiased estimation on repair costs for damaged vehicles. The inspections and damage estimates auto appraisers provide play a vital role in the accurate settlement with our insureds and claimants. Appraisers are trained at our state-of-the-art facility, Claim University, to estimate a wide variety of personal automobiles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles and luxury watercraft. Appraisers work closely with Claim representatives to ensure an accurate and timely settlement for our customers. They also work closely with our Special Investigations Unit to prevent fraud and criminal activity. Appraisers spend the majority of their time in the field and enjoy an office-free work environment. Most appraisers work from a virtual location and are provided a home office set-up, as well as laptop computers, digital cameras and company vehicles.
Auto Damage Claim Representative
Auto damage claim representatives investigate, evaluate, negotiate and resolve claims via telephone in accordance with our best practices, office goals and state-specific regulations. Most claims will be low to moderate in complexity.
Auto Field Trainer Manager
Auto field trainer managers coach and support the newly hired as well as existing auto damage appraisers within the region to ensure high quality, effective appraisal management and to develop the best technical resources in the insurance industry. They provide appropriate resources and tools to develop appraiser technical knowledge and workflow process for damage evaluation, method of repair and negotiation. They analyze overall results and trends to identify areas of opportunity for the auto reinspections and participate in fraud deterrence and detection activities.
Auto Liability Inside Claim Representative
Auto liability inside claim representatives provide quality claim handling and superior customer service on assigned claims, while engaging in indemnity and expense management. Responsibilities include promptly managing claims by completing essential functions including contacts, investigation, damages development, evaluation, reserving, litigation management and disposition.
Auto Technical Specialist
Our technical specialists handle complex litigated claims in personal lines ranging from severe injuries to fatalities. Commercial lines complex claim handling includes breach of contract, sexual misconduct and trademark infringements.
Call Center Representative
Call center representatives have strong customer service experience and excellent organizational skills. We are seeking entry-level to mid-level customer service professionals to work within one of our six call centers to telephonically assist those insured by Travelers. Our call centers are fast-paced work environments that foster individual growth and a team atmosphere. The centers are located in Houston, Texas; Jackson, Miss.; Orlando, Fla.; Windsor, Conn.; Richmond, Va.; and Buffalo, N.Y.
Staff Counsel
Claim Legal attorneys provide an array of services, including analysis of first- and third-party coverage issues, litigation of coverage disputes and other claims against the company, examinations under oath, training, drafting and review of policy language, anti-fraud and assistance with regulatory and compliance matters. Claim Legal attorneys advise the company on reinsurance matters and strategic claim initiatives. They work with Claim professionals on significant cases and provide advice on management of counsel and legal expenses. Staff attorneys represent individual and business policyholders in a wide variety of litigation. There are more than 650 attorneys in 60 offices throughout the United States handling cases from inception through trial to appeal. Cases include automobile, general liability, construction, construction defect, subrogation, product liability and workers' compensation.
Associate Manager/Director
Associate managers/directors for Auto Physical Damage Claim, Auto Appraisal, Auto Subrogation and Property Claims are responsible for the daily operation of the Claim team. This position focuses on local quality management processes, including execution of the strategy, distribution of reports, analysis of results and implementation of improvement plans. Associate managers/directors develop and implement process improvement strategies that impact pay out, investigations, subrogation, structured settlement and litigation management. They also provide direction and technical guidance to the service center staff, and will manage between four and eight unit managers.
Director of Operations
Directors of operations support all lines of business in our Claim operation centers. This role is equivalent to an assistant vice president and is responsible for all financial aspects of the Claim field office operation. This role will work closely with all lines of business in the office and will oversee the census, budget and expense management activities. This position supports the field product line managers in developing and coordinating business planning strategies and the integration of product line business plans/strategies. Directors of operations are responsible for monitoring quality, compliance and results of the claim policies and procedures. In addition, this role will also manage a team of operations staff that includes unit managers and operations staff.
Unit Manager
Unit managers provide overall leadership and direction to a team of five to eight claim handlers including coaching, mentoring and development. They ensure appropriate deployment of resources to maximize productivity and unit cost and effectively manage expenses to help promote competitiveness in the marketplace.
Outside Property Claim Representative
Outside property claim representatives analyze, investigate and resolve first-party property claims submitted by Travelers policyholders. In some circumstances policyholders are individual homeowners while in other cases the policyholders are corporate entities. Responsibilities include performing field inspections of property losses to include scoping damages, taking photographs of the loss, writing estimates using Xactimate estimating software and evaluating all relevant facts of the loss to determine coverage and possible compensation due to the policyholder. Representatives use their customer service, writing, analytical, negotiation, time management and problem-solving skills to effectively manage claim file inventory, write denial letters and other complex correspondence, set expense reserves, negotiate claim settlements, maintain file documentation, maintain quality standards and provide excellent customer service to meet the needs of the policyholders, agents and all internal and external customers. Representatives are also required to be on call and deploy for catastrophe duty.
Risk Control Specialist
Risk control specialists conduct specialty surveys at client locations to determine potential hazards and risk factors at the request of customers or to assist in underwriting/risk selection. Responsibilities include documenting findings and recommendations to account executives and/or clients; consulting with clients on ways to control hazards in order to reduce or prevent losses; serving as a technical resource to engineering generalists and account executives; and developing and delivering technical training for customers and staff. They are responsible for building and maintaining productive relationships with underwriting and service teams assigned to commercial lines business, the broker/agent community, Claim, other loss prevention and engineering staff and clients. Risk control specialists also may conduct research for underwriters or clients on class of business, operations, OSHA issues, or any other technical subject requiring similar analysis.
Fraud Investigator
Travelers Investigative Services provides industry-first resources designed to detect and deter fraudulent claims. Our highly trained and experienced professionals are committed to a policy of a "zero-tolerance for fraud." Using some of the most comprehensive technology available, we have the abilities and expertise to identify potential risks and combat fraudulent claim practices. Learn more about Investigative Services.
Nurse/Medical Case Manager
Medical case managers are a critical part of our claims management team, helping to provide professional and technical expertise on all aspects of medical management and medical consultation. Medical case managers communicate with physicians, employers and injured workers to facilitate a safe return to work. They assess the medical necessity and appropriateness of treatment, provide technical medical expertise to claim staff and work toward positively resolving workers' compensation, auto and liability claims. Qualified candidates must have a current relevant state nursing license, excellent written and oral communication skills and proficiency in all PC applications. Learn more about our medical case management opportunities.
Return-to-Work Case Manager
Return-to-work case managers investigate and settle workers' compensation claims. Their responsibilities include contacting the injured worker, employer and medical providers in a timely manner to gather relevant information to assist in the investigation, evaluation and reserving of the claim. They manage all accepted lost time claims to conclusion with an emphasis on file quality (including timely contact and proper documentation), maximizing internal nurse resources in order to deliver medical services to the injured worker and achieving a positive end result by returning injured party to work. The claim emphasis is on minimizing payout, maximizing quality and controlling costs through aggressively implementing and managing return-to-work strategies.
Travelers offers a wide range of career opportunities in North America and Europe.
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Using the style and harmonic texture of Canadian folk songs from the east coast and the story telling features of Newfoundland, A Fisherman's Tale is a piece about a trip out into the ocean. The piece opens with the solemn, chorale-like movement Farewell, as the fisherman leaves his home and family to begin the excursion, and closes with Return to Harbour, an up tempo movement representing the worker's successful homecoming. Parts are as follows: part 1-flute, oboe, clarinet; part 2-flute, oboe, clarinet; part 3-clarinet, alto sax, F Horn; part 4-clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax; part 5-bass clarinet, bassoon, baritone sax, percussion(triangle, suspended cymbal, cabasa, tambourine, claves).


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A personal journey through a nation whose character is being lost to the homogenising forces of globalisation and a top-heavy state.
'I occasionally say of a book that it is important, and that everyone should read it; this time I say so more emphatically than ever.' – Nicholas Lezard, The Guardian, Paperback of the Week
'A watershed study; a crucially important book.- The Independent,
In 2003, I wrote a book which looked at how economic globalisation was flattening historic cultures and human independence from Brazil to Indonesia. Then I came back home, and saw precisely the same thing happening to my own country. I wanted to find out why, and what the impacts were and what could be done.
Real England was the result. I spent another nine months travelling the highways and waterways of my home nation, visiting and speaking with people as I did so. I went to threatened street markets and squatted cafes, privatised city centres and occupied boatyards, ancient orchards and giant shopping malls, and I built up a picture of a nation losing its identity and the people fighting back against this trend.
Real England made made something of an impact. It was quoted in speeches by David Cameron and the Archbishop of Canterbury and it led to me getting involved in any number of related projects, from talking to London think tankers about English identity to being invited by the director of the play Jerusalem to talk to the cast about the issues the book raises, and write an article for the programme.
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Detailed Picture of HTC Trophy Leaked, Specs Revealed
So we just discovered this leaked picture and accompanying specs to go along with it, and right now we're wondering if this "Trophy" is supposed to be for first prize or just for participating. Right now we're tempted to say the latter.
HTCPedia was the source of the leaked photo and specs.
The HTC Trophy, from what we can tell, is a revamped version of the HTC Snap that happens to have a touchscreen and WinMo 6.5 on it. It'll be a perfectly fine smartphone, for sure, but it certainly won't be top of the line. Here's the listed specs:
- 3″ touchscreen capacitive display
- Qualcomm MSM7227 600MHz processor
- TouchFLO 3D
- 11 mm thick
- Camera is 5 MP
- WiFi and 3G (not specified as to which type of 3G)
- 3.5 mm jack
- MicroSD
So the specs are decent, of course, but nothing fantastic. Not when we're starting to see more and more smartphones with Snapdragon processors and 3.7″ touchscreen displays. But certainly, the HTC Trophy is worth a quick look at. It is intriguing to see that the handset is only 11 mm thick, which is actually thinner than the original Motorola RAZR V3 (which was 14 mm thin).
There was no mention of launch date or anticipated price. We estimate the price will likely be mid-range for a smartphone.
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About 5pm, I heard local radio peeps touting the schedule release "soon"....and as I sat there and pondered it for a moment, I thought "what difference does it make?" I mean, there's no agreement between players and owners, so this is all window dressing in an abandoned warehouse.
And without even looking at the schedule, here's what I surmised: no agreement will be reached until sometime around the second week of the season. I suspect they try and get as many games in as they can, so its likely that they'll manage to play 14 games. I figure they can get ready to play in a couple of weeks, lose the bye week and get it going. They already have a plan to move the SuperBowl out a week, and they can lose the bye there as well.
But considering this will be basically the same old sad team we saw last year, I expect about 4-10.
And then the radio announcer voice came on "get your tickets now! As low as $34 per ticket!"
I laughed aloud. I was able to find tickets at StubHub last year for $10. I can't see a reason to think this year would be different. And the other benefit is that I get to hold onto my money, rather than giving it to Stevie to hold. They don't play, I don't pay. And I can decide at the last minute if I want to go to a game - or skip them altogether.
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