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While the key metrics from Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) third-quarter earnings results received their fair share of attention when the company reported earnings on July 17, there's more to the story. Particularly, a few important comments in the company's earnings call seem to have been overlooked. Here are five important items management went over during the Q2 earnings call that every investor following Google should be aware of.
Android is free, but there's money in apps
While Google's Android is free for manufacturers to adopt for their smartphones, there is still a profitable business in the proliferation of Google's mobile operating system -- and it's not just in ads.
Google Chief Business Officer Nikesh Arora emphasized during the call that Android's Google Play app store is a meaningful business for the company.
"As we mentioned at IO, since last June, we paid out more than $5 billion to developers through Play, which clearly means it's a growing business for us as well," Arora said.
Add a robust and rapidly growing app store to the company's 1 billion active Android users and the truth emerges: Google Play is a key asset for building long-term value.
Google's "other" revenue is becoming increasingly important
Now accounting for 10% of revenue, up from 8% in the year-ago quarter and 4% of revenue just two years ago, Google's "other" revenue is becoming increasingly important to business results.
"Google other revenue grew 53%, year over year, to $1.6 billion and was up 3% quarter-over-quarter," Google CFO Pichette said during the call. "Digital sales of apps and content in our Play Store drove the year-over-year growth." Comparatively, Google's total top line rose 22% in Q2 from the year-ago quarter.
The transition to mobile is a key catalyst for Google's business
As more users are actively using smartphones, Google says the company's business will benefit. Even more, Arora says (via a Seeking Alpha transcript of the second-quarter earnings call) it is a long-term opportunity for the company.
As we see more and more users with penetration of smartphones, people spend more time looking for things in their smartphones. And I think there's a very, very long sort of runway that this opportunity has, because we're just seeing people getting on to smartphones. Now you're beginning to see businesses and other websites take mobile very, very seriously. They want to be present on mobile. I think the revenue opportunity is phenomenally high, because right now mobile does not monetize as well as certain other forms. But given the huge influx of queries we're seeing, we expect as people make it more and more relevant to be able to find information in the long-term, mobile should be monetizing even better than desktops. So, I think as a tremendous runway going forward, I don't think we have to fear the sort of saturation of smartphone penetration in developed markets for a while.
YouTube is an amazing business
There is "clearly a great runway ahead of [YouTube]," Pichette said during the call. YouTube's success seems to stem from the platform's impressive value proposition to marketers as a better place for TV marketing budgets.
Arora eloquently captured the value in YouTube for marketers.
And our monetization model in YouTube is working. It's a phenomenal model. It is now the linchpin of each of our brand strategies if our partners and advertisers want to come work with us to create brand campaigns because YouTube allows you to actually target a fragmented set of interest in a most efficient fashion as opposed to try and do burst advertising that you would do in television and broadcast more.
International markets are key
While the U.S. and the U.K. are Google's biggest markets, other markets may offer more growth opportunity, going forward.
Pichette noted that Google's "non-U.S. revenue excluding the U.K. was up 31% year over year to $7.7 billion, and this accounted for 48% of our total revenue."
Google will be tested in the coming years on its ability to capture search traffic in many non-English speaking markets. To live up to expectations and to continue growing revenue robustly, Google will also need to continue to effectively market its businesses in foreign markets.
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The Hawaii Police Department will hold a community meeting from noon to 2 p.m. May 21 at the Naalehu Community Center.
The meeting will allow the public to meet the department's command staff and discuss concerns with the police chief and commanders who oversee police operations in the Kaʻu District.
The Kaʻu event continues the district's community meetings, which are rotated throughout the eight police districts on the Big Island. To aid police commanders in focusing on specific concerns, it is requested that participation be limited to persons who live or work in the Kaʻu District.
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My 2003 travel expedition across the US, featuring nearly 300 colored photographs with captions. This book was the companion book to my solo photography exhibition at the Ambré Gallery in 2007. Since this was my first ever book to be self published, there are a couple spelling mistakes in a few of the captions. But as a first photography book made by myself it's pretty good, in my opinion at least.
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In a statement released Monday, Manchester Police reported that two men who allegedly broke into a church food pantry late last year have been arrested in connection to the incident.
Police said Eric Tyler, 43 and Mark Yphantis, 53, have each been charged with one count of Burglary.
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on November 25, 2013, Manchester police officers responded to the Blessed Sacrament Church, at 14 Elm Street for a report of a burglary. Upon arrival, Officer John Levasseur met with a worker who reported that the food pantry, located at the rear of the church had been burglarized.
The worker told police that at about 9:00 a.m. he found an AC Unit pushed in, allowing access to the pantry. A number of items were missing from the pantry, including 11 turkeys, 100 cans of tuna, 200 jars of peanut butter, frozen meat from two freezers and assorted candy and cookies. Church workers suspected that some homeless individuals camping near the church might be responsible for the burglary, resulting in police quickly developing leads in the case, police said.
The next day, Officers Brian Karoul and Tony Battistelli developed preliminary information on two possible suspects, identified as Eric Tyler and Mark Yphantis, both of Manchester.
Based on further investigation, the officers were able to obtain arrest warrants for both Tyler and Yphantis, charging each of them with one count of Burglary. Police received tips from homeless people who were upset that the food pantry had been broken into, police said.
The officers arrested the men on the warrants without incident on Friday, January 3, 2014 when they spotted them in the area of Bridge Street and Elm Street. The stolen food has not been recovered.
According to the New Hampshire Union Leader, the two men were arraigned at the Circuit Court – Manchester District Division Monday, where police prosecutor Carrissa Pelletier said Tyler has a criminal record dating back to 1993. Yphantis' goes back to 1980. In October, the Union Leader stated, Tyler was convicted of theft; most of a one-year sentence was suspended on the condition he stay out of trouble.
Yphantis told a judge he was homeless at the time of the crime, but not now. Yphantis also was convicted of theft last year, the paper said.
Tyler said he was to start a job Monday and asked for personal recognizance bail.
Their bail was set at $10,000 cash or surety, and because they are charged with felonies, a probable cause hearing is scheduled for Jan. 21 for each of them, the Union Leader stated.
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Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexican culture and heritage and has a become a staple in the U.S. as a food and beverage filled celebrations. Over the years, Los Angeles has become a city known to keep this celebratory tradition alive. 41 Ocean, Santa Monica's beachfront restaurant, has the perfect Latin-inspired menu to top any Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Executive Chef Jimmy Martinez, formerly of BOA Steakhouse, has created a menu featuring Latin dishes with a California twist that you won't be able to find at any other restaurant in LA. Some of Chef Jimmy's innovative items that would be a great addition to any Cinco de Mayo festivity are the Shrimp and Oyster Ceviche, Jumbo Baked Crab Tamale, Chorizo Mussels, and brilliant vegetarian option, Grilled Veggie Soyriso Handmade Tacos.
We all know that drinks are just as crucial as the food, and at 41 Ocean, they have not skip a beat with their Latin-infused cocktails. The Ginger-Smoke Margarita is a creative rendition of the overdone margarita and the Pico and Sour uses cinnamon and lime to really make those Latin flavors pop. Most notably, 41 Ocean includes an extensive Tequila list, to say the least, featuring more than 41 types of Tequila. Before the party really gets started, finish off your meal with Churros and Seasonal Dipping Sauces, Choco Flan, or a Tres Leches Cake with Mixed Berries.


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My family is not one for rituals, but we do have one fun Christmas tradition that seems to have stuck throughout the years. That is making a huge batch of Christmas cookies and getting together to decorate them. Since I no longer live near tons of relatives the number of decorators has decreased and with it the number of cookies, which is fine with me since I have to make them all now. The recipe is a big bother, but worth it when you bite into a freshly frosted tender and delectable Christmas morsel.
The cookies are an overnight, roll-out, sour cream recipe; which means lots of time, flour, dirty dishes and messes. My first batch I tried last weekend was a huge failure. The dough was way too soft and I ended up with Christmas lumps too horrid to frost, or even look at...so I ate them with my eyes closed because truth be told they were still pretty tasty.
This batch was a bit more successful. Anthony frosted his first cookies and learned it's quite an art! Venus had a piece of her cookie, which was in the shape of a dog bone, but she didn't get any frosting.


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- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1-1/4 cups applesauce
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the egg and applesauce; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cloves. Stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins and nuts.
- Pour into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Yield: 1 loaf.
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"Love, love, love! The first time I made it, it was gone the first day. The 2nd time I used homemade pear sauce. Again, gone in one day. Today I doubled the recipe, got 4 foil pans (not the mini but next size up). These will be Christmas gifts with my homemade caramel sauce....if I can keep hubby out of them! Delicious! Thank you!!"
"You don't need to change a thing, perfect, moist, loved the raisins, reminded me of a bread pudding a little bit. I suppose you could make it without them too."
"I made this recipe with only a few minor changes. I substituted the raisins for dried cranberries, and I used a mini loaf pan that makes 12 mimi loafs. My neighbors loved it."
"This recipe could be improved. The baking powder should be simply 1 teaspoon , and the baking soda should be 1/2 teaspoon. One- third cup of butter is 5 and 1/3 Tablespoons of Butter--a rather bizarre choice-- you can safely use 6 Tablespoons of butter. If you want it warmly spiced, use 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon cloves or allspice."
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text: Mar 12, 2013 16:02 La. online program chooses to register La. online program chooses to register by Will Sentell| Capitol News Bureau Comments Despite legal questions the state is taking applications for online and other courses that will be offered by private firms and colleges, state Superintendent of Education John White said Monday. The new program, which is called course choice, was approved last year by the state Legislature. White said it offers students a chance to take classes often not available at their schools, including advanced placement courses for possible college credit; career and technical education and test preparation classes. "This gives parents the power to tailor the education that they want for their child as their child pursues a life beyond high school in the 21st century workforce," he told reporters. 19th Judicial District Court Judge Tim Kelley ruled on Nov. 30 that the law illegally diverts money for public schools to online firms and others. The state is appealing Kelley's ruling to the Louisiana Supreme Court, and a hearing is set for March 19. Asked if the state has a plan in case the law is struck down, White said it is best to wait for details of the decision, which he said are unlikely to be identical to what Kelley ruled. The classes are free to students who attend schools rated C, D and F by the state. Those who attend schools rated A or B do not pay any tuition if the course is not offered at their site. The program is set to begin during the 2013-14 school year. Among the 42 providers approved by the state are LSU, Southern University and Acadian Ambulance. Students can register at http://www.LouisianaCourseChoice.net. White declined to estimate how many students will sign up. He said about 6,000 families take part in the Louisiana Virtual School, which provides online classes that are difficult for some students to access. Nearly 5,000 students who formerly attended troubled public schools now go to private and parochial schools using state-financed vouchers, which are also under legal fire. Louisiana has about 712,000 public school students. Gov. Bobby Jindal pushed the course choice program last year, and backers call it another option for students trapped in failing schools. Teacher union leaders and others have branded the change another diversion of sorely-needed state dollars away from public schools. The average cost of a one credit course is $700, according to the state Department of Education. Providers are supposed to be paid half the costs initially and the other half if the student finishes the course on time, and slightly less if he does not. Get The Advocate in your inbox Subscribe


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STANFORD, Calif. - Stanford's Allyse Ishino was named Pac-10 Gymnast of the Week for her performance in the Cardinal's dual-meet victory at Utah on Friday.
Ishino, a fifth-year senior out of Santa Ana, Calif., won the uneven bars and balance beam with 9.90 scores on the way to capturing the all-around victory in Stanford's 196.825-196.500 triumph before nearly 14,000 fans in Salt Lake City.
Her all-around score of 39.475 was a collegiate career high, and her beam mark tied her all-time best while helping No. 2 Stanford break a tie score going into the final rotation.
Ishino also was fourth on the floor (9.825) and fifth on vault (9.85) for the Cardinal (8-0), which continues its season Saturday against San Jose State at Burnham Pavilion at 4 p.m.
This is Ishino's second Pac-10 Gymnast of the Week honor, and second in as many weeks for Stanford, following Shelley Alexander's award for her performance against UCLA on Jan. 23.


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Inspectors with the Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office have investigated two manufactured home fires in Kent County that were caused by attempts to thaw frozen water pipes or to keep pipes from freezing. The first blaze was reported at 9:15 p.m. Jan. 6, in the 100 block of Stardust Drive, near Pearsons Corner and Dinahs Corner roads, west of Dover, said Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal B. Scott Bullock. The Cheswold Fire Company arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the home, Bullock said. The investigation showed the fire was caused by a kerosene heater placed under the home that ignited combustible materials; damage was estimated at $7,500. The second fire was reported at 10:50 a.m. Jan. 7, in the first block of Boyd Drive, London Village, near Woodside. The Magnolia Fire Company arrived with heavy fire inside and underneath the mobile home, Bullock said. The investigation determined the fire was caused by the occupant using a hand held heating device to thaw frozen water pipes which caused combustibles under the home to catch fire. Damages were estimated at $25,000. No injuries were reported in either fire, and the Red Cross is assisting the home's occupants in both incidents, Bullock said. The Office of the State Fire Marshal urges home owners and occupants to exercise extreme caution when using any heating device to thaw frozen water pipes.
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College Hockey:Late Goal Gives Bentley Tie With Army
WATERTOWN, Mass. — Freshman Carmen Posteraro scored at 16:41 of the third period and gave Bentley a 2-2 overtime tie with Army. The tie was the first for Bentley in 48 games, dating back to January 11, 2002 and moved the Falcons to 1-2-1 overall and 0-1-1 in Atlantic Hockey games.
The Falcons jumped out to the early 1-0 lead at 9:43 of the first period on rookie forward John Hooks' first collegiate goal. Hooks pounced on a rebound in front of the net and poked it by Army goaltender Brad Roberts.
Army evened the score 43 seconds into the second period when junior Chris Casey netted his second goal of the season. Casey gave Army the lead two minutes and 51 seconds later when he beat Bentley goalie Simon St. Pierre.
Roberts and the Army defense stifled Bentley's offense early in the third frame, but failed to convert on its second five-on-three advantage of the game, leaving the door open for Posteraro's game-tying score with less than four minutes left. Posteraro's goal was the first for Bentley in the third period this season.
Both goaltenders were sharp, with St. Pierre making 37 saves and Roberts 29. Army is 2-1-1 overall and 1-0-1 in league games. Bentley plays on the road at Union College tomorrow afternoon in the program's first tilt with an ECAC member school. Army will travel to Mercyhurst and Canisius next weekend.
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"You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it," said Robin Williams, who died today, less than a month after his 63rd birthday. The Chicago-born actor leaves behind a varied body of work that illustrates the fine line between comedy and drama.
After making a splash on TV in Mork & Mindy (1978-1982), Williams toured the country with his standup acts An Evening With Robin Williams (1982), Robin Williams: At The Met (1986), Robin Williams LIVE on Broadway (2002), and Weapons of Self-Destruction (2009).
He achieved even more success on film, participating in both live action and animated movies across several genres. Williams brought the cartoon character Popeye to life with his performance in Robert Altman's Popeye (1980). He also supplied the voice for Genie in Disney's animated Aladdin (1992) and Dr. Know in Steven Spielberg's live action sci-fi feature A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001).
Perhaps his best role was as Garp in John Irving's The World According to Garp (1982) directed by George Roy Hill. Other fine performances, though not widely seen, include his portrayal of Vladimir Ivanoff in Paul Mazursky's Moscow on the Hudson (1984) and as a man out of focus in Woody Allen's Deconstructing Harry (1997).
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Dead Poets Society (1989), and The Fisher King (1991) earned Williams Oscar nominations in the leading actor category, before he took home the Academy Award for supporting actor in Good Will Hunting (1997). Williams also starred in the Best Picture nominated Awakenings (1990) and his voice can be heard in the Oscar-winning Best Animated Feature Happy Feet (2006).
Williams portrayed two American presidents: Teddy Roosevelt in the Night at the Museum series (2006-2014) and Dwight D. Eisenhower in Lee Daniels' The Butler (2013). Ironically, he's more recognizable as the title character in Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) which he played in drag.
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Born: August 10, 1970 in Albuquerque, NM
High School: Del Norte
College: Miami (FL) (school history) (Etheredge college stats)
Drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 6th round (157th overall) of the 1993 NFL Draft.
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SHAKER HTS. — Taylor Armagost didn't see the basketball go through the hoop. His teammates were more than happy to tell him that it did.
Armagost took a pass from Kyle Wheeler and scored on a driving layup as time expired Tuesday, lifting Brunswick's boys basketball team to a 44-42 upset of Shaker Heights in Northeast Ohio Conference Valley Division play.
The Blue Devils (9-9, 2-4), who trailed by 11 points midway through the third quarter, ended the game on a 20-7 run to stun the Raiders (11-6, 4-2) on their home court.
"I looked up, but I didn't know if the shot went in," Armagost said, smiling broadly. "When Kyle hugged me, though, I knew right away it did.
"We wanted this win so bad after what happened against Twinsburg. It just shows that we will never quit."
Both squads were missing elite players, as Brunswick junior guard Ryan Badowski (hip flexor) and Shaker Heights senior forward Kash Blackwell (high ankle sprain) were in street clothes and visibly limping with long-term injuries.
The Blue Devils also were just four days removed from a 70-69 triple-overtime loss to the Tigers, but showed no after-effects from the heartbreaking defeat.
Senior point guard Wheeler had a game-high 15 points, while junior shooting guard Zach Parker had 12 points and a team-best five rebounds. Senior power forward Patrick Jarvis added 10 points for Brunswick, which also got four points, four blocked shots and three steals from senior center Armagost.
Sophomore center Esa Ahmad paced Shaker Heights with 12 points and eight boards, but was harassed into a game-high five turnovers by Armagost's constant defensive pressure.
"We finally closed the door at the end of a game and got a big-time road win," Wheeler said. "The Twinsburg loss was very tough to swallow, but wins don't get much better than this."
The Raiders took the biggest lead of the game at 35-24 with 4:19 left in the third when sophomore guard Kaleb Roy scored on a highlight-reel layup for a three-point play.
Wheeler, Jarvis and Parker brought Brunswick all the way back with an 18-2 run over the next 9 minutes. Wheeler's short jumper gave the Blue Devils their largest advantage at 42-37 before Shaker Heights scored five unanswered points.
Roy knotted the score at 42-42 by going 1-for-2 at the foul line, but missed the second with 43 ticks on the clock.
Brunswick coach Joe Mackey called timeout with 19 seconds left and called a play for Wheeler, who ran it to perfection. He drove into the circle, then fired a no-look pass to Armagost on the left block. Armagost banked it off the glass just before the buzzer sounded.
"This was a phenomenal road win for us," Mackey said. "That three-overtime loss was as deflating as a game could be, but our guys kept working and truly deserved this.
"I am as proud of this team as I have been in a long time because they showed more resilience than anyone could have hoped for. This was a great, great win."
The Blue Devils staged a three-game sweep as their junior varsity and freshman teams won earlier in the day at Shaker Heights. Nate Armagost scored 12 points and Jason Okulovich had nine as Brunswick's JV claimed a 43-38 victory, while Zach Cebula poured in 26 points for the frosh in its win.
Many members of Brunswick's freshman squad wore Blue Devils shooting shirts with the name of teammate Josh Herron on the back. Herron was recently diagnosed with cancer.
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TACOMA — If there's any good news for drivers of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge watching toll hikes, it's that a 25-cent increase planned for this summer won't be more.
The bad news is that distracted state legislators working a short session this year are not likely to address proposals by Peninsula lawmakers to freeze or lower tolls.
And by 2016, tolls could be significantly higher to accommodate a roughly $8 million increase in bridge debt payments.
"Tolls are going to continue to go up; they can't help but continue to go up," said Alan Weaver, chairman of the bridge's citizen advisory committee tasked with recommending the toll rate.
The expected July 1 increase was set by the state Transportation Commission last May. The committee recommended two 25-cent increases, the first in 2013 and the second in 2014 to the commission.
The increase this summer means Good to Go users would pay $4.50, while tollbooth users would pay $5.50 and pay-by-mail rates would be $6.50.
Traffic across the bridge remained flat in 2013, a trend that state Department of Transportation officials expected. Department officials reviewed traffic and revenue figures from fiscal year 2013 with the advisory committee Wednesday night.
"Around the region (on all interstates and state roads) we're starting to see traffic rebound about 2 percent as we come out of the recession," said Craig Stone, director of the state's tolling division, by phone Thursday.
"But it does seem to be slower around the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and probably part of that is the toll on the bridge."
Revenue was down 4 percent, but that's largely because of a change in how the data are reviewed. The other reason for the decline is it's hard to predict when pay-by-mail payments will be received, Stone said. In some cases people who don't pay are issued civil penalties, which adds time to the collection process.
The bridge debt payment for fiscal year 2014 that ends June 30 is $54.3 million. It jumps to $61.4 million in fiscal year 2016 and to around $70 million in year 2017 before leveling off.
Building the eastbound bridge was financed by backloading the debt to keep tolls as low as possible when the span opened in 2007. It was assumed toll hikes and increased traffic fueled by population growth would generate enough revenue to make the escalating debt payments. The financing plan called for $1 toll increases every three years, with a maximum of $6 in 2016.
But with traffic remaining flat, there's a growing concern that toll revenue won't generate enough money to cover debt payments.
Last year the Legislature asked the state Transportation Commission to look at the repayment plan to see if the state would need to step in to help lessen the burden on daily bridge users.
Released last month and approved Wednesday by the Legislature's Joint Transportation Committee, the study included payment scenarios that proposed increasing tolls above the $6 maximum.
"This gives them a sense of the fact that it would take a chunk of money to defray the rising bond repayment costs if the state ever had to bail out the bridge if tolls weren't covering the payment," said Reema Griffith, executive director of the state Transportation Commission.
Griffith was quick to point out the report relied heavily on assumptions about future traffic. Previous predictions overestimated the number of vehicles crossing the bridge, which is why Griffith said she's hesitant to look beyond one or two years.
One bright spot for Sen. Jan Angel, R-Port Orchard, was the determination that tolls likely won't reach double digits.
That was one of Angel's takeaways from the study, she said. The other is that the report showed the bridge is "clicking along just fine."
Both Angel and Rep. Larry Seaquist, D-Gig Harbor, agreed that any talk about lowering Narrows tolls probably won't gain traction in the 60-day legislative session that begins Monday. That's especially true, considering other transportation problems facing the state — including state Route 520 bridge cost overruns and Bertha, the tunnel-boring machine stuck in Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project.
"I had a bill to cap tolls last year and it went nowhere," Angel said. "I think we're stuck for right now."
One thing the Legislature might do this winter is take a first step toward removing tollbooths at the newer Narrows Bridge.
Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson has identified shutting down the booths as a possible efficiency for the state's tolling program. The Transportation Commission would like money to study tollbooth removal included in the state's supplemental budget.
If Legislators approve the study, the results would be presented during the 2015 legislative session, Stone said. If legislators then decide to get rid of tollbooths, the cost of that transition could be part of the 2015-17 budget.
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 2:Five UCLA players earned Conference honors on Monday, led by junior middle blocker Nana Meriwether (Potomac, Md.) and Nellie Spicer (Barrington, Ill.) who were named to the 2005 All-Pac-10 team. 3:
Nancy Barba (Austin, Texas) was named Honorable Mention All-Pac-10. The group of Bruin honorees also includes Pac-10 All-Freshman selections Kaitlin Sather (Santa Rosa, Calif.) and Spicer as well as Honorable Mention All-Freshman selection Jordan Smith (Corona Del Mar, Calif.). 4:
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Greetings loyal readers! Before beginning any of my normal rants on
life, telling anecdotal tidbits on foreign countries, or quoting song lyrics
from the 80's, I am humbled to issue a SINCERE
thank you!!! Por que you may
ask??? I have recently been informed by
the person directly responsible for the creation of this blog, Women's
Basketball Sports Information Director Steve Schaack, that we currently have
the honor of being the most read blog on gobulldogs.com!
As I ponder how long it will take the committee from Nobel to take notice and bestow deserving trophies and accolades, I am saddened by the recent news that Steve Schaack, the aforementioned innovator of "Just Being Frank" will be departing Fresno State for an Assistant Athletic Director position at Idaho State. Steve and his family have been a blessing to our program and we will miss them immensely! We wish you all the best and look forward to seeing you on the road in Boise and Logan!
The event is being held this Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the University House located at 4411 N. Van Ness Blvd. beginning at 6 p.m. Free Ice Cream Sundaes and Root Beer Floats will be on hand for all to enjoy. Additionally, the entire women's basketball team and staff will be in attendance to meet with anyone willing to come say hello to us. The price is definitely right for the economy as entrance is free and open to the public. President Welty will be on hand to say a few words and The Hoop Club will officially kick off their annual membership drive. Rumor has it that Time Out, members of the cheer and dance squad, along with the directors of the Junior Bulldog Club will be in attendance to insure a good time will be had by all!
All this talk of ice cream is making me hungry! Actually, it makes me think of gelato. When thinking of gelato, only one thing can possibly come to mind . . . JERSEY SHORE!!! I mean, come on people! Is there anything more riveting, more thought provoking, or filled with more substance than the shows Snookie, JWoww, The Situation, Pauly D, Vinnie, Sammi Sweatheart, Ronnie, and that other cast member I refuse to name bring to our television screens each week? I'm amazed at how they can continually co-exist under one roof with no one remotely bearing a semblance to stability or even in the realm of being considered a mature adult?
Even more astounding is the fact that one living quarter that size can handle so much hair product without being sealed off as a biohazard for a 3 mile radius! Okay, so you're not allowed to tell anyone else this, but if I had to break down our staff, Wigs is totally Pauly D (hair obsessed, makes his own ipod playlists for team meetings, and loves to fist pump), Sajo is JWoww (strong willed and when clothing stores have sales they go to her closets to fill their shelves), and AP is the Snooki (wants to do hair, try acting, writing, always laughing at herself and others). Don't forget, that last part is just between you and me!
So you now know one of my greatest "guilty pleasures." I'm pretty sure it's not fair that I'm the only who shares the tiny, many times embarrassing, parts of life we attempt to keep on the DL. I've always been told it's who we are when no one is looking that makes up our character. Well, I'm not sure what type of character this group of people has, but I can assure you after reading their responses we're full of characters!!!
With that being said, I welcome you to the 1st Annual Fresno State Women's Basketball Guilty Pleasures List.
Adrian Wiggins (Wigs/Dub) - Addicted to scented lotions (Bath and Bodyworks Vanilla Bean is his favorite)
Sadiaa Jones (Sajo) - Affinity for Young and the Restless (will even watch on her computer if not around a television)
Amy Parrish (AP) - Can't pass the grocery store line or convenience store without getting a copy of the latest gossip mag (People and Us Weekly have her the most excited)
Ryan Nelson (IT support) - All things ABBA
Mandy (Mandolin/Dingo - Athletic Trainer) - Hasn't missed an episode of "Charmed"
Cyndy Favilla (Cyndyrella - Administrative Assistant) - plays wii tennis for hours, even if alone
Jaleesa Ross (J) - Hannah Montana
Hayley Munro (H) - chocolat-a-holic
Marnique Arnold (Nique) - The smell of men's cologne
Emma Andrews (LaEmma Jaynique/Em J/Em) - The smell of men's cologne
Veronica Wilson (V) - Disney Channel Addict
Blakely Goldberg (Blakes*) - Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
Rosie Moult (Ro/Ro Ro) - Cadbury Chocolate and Grande Marnier Connoisseur Ice Cream
Jeanna Furst (G/G Money) - Jeopardy junkie
Alison Drennan (Ali/Drenno) a tie between drinking smoothies and watching Top Gear
Taylor Thompson (Tay/Taylor Tot) - rotates between watching Twilight or Walk the Line Daily
Jalei Kinder (Lei) - Shopping, shopping, shopping, & then more shopping
Bree Farley (Breezy/Breeza) - two words . . . Chick Flicks
Alex Furr (3fer*) - Uses conditioner at least 3 times during every shower
KeShawna Moore (Kiki/Ki) - SpongeBob Squarepants
Anna Smith (AnnaBanana- Student Manager) - Big fan of Disney shows (Winnie the Pooh is her tops)


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Hacked Dropbox Accounts Used in Gambling Spam Campaign
Hacked Dropbox accounts were recently used in a spam campaign that affected a few hundred users. Usernames and passwords were allegedly accessed via third party websites two weeks back, but the recent spam campaign confirms the breach was real.
The online file storage service confirmed that user accounts were accessed and an employee documents containing user emails was used in the spam campaign. Users from Germany, Holland and the U.K. complained on the official Dropbox forum that they received online casino and gambling spam from Dropbox-associated email accounts.
"Our investigation found that usernames and passwords recently stolen from other websites were used to sign in to a small number of Dropbox accounts. We've contacted these users and have helped them protect their accounts," Dropbox wrote in a blog post. "A stolen password was also used to access an employee Dropbox account containing a project document with user email addresses. We believe this improper access is what led to the spam."
To improve users' account safety, Dropbox set in place two-factor authentication, automated mechanisms to monitor suspicious activity, an activity report page where users can view all logins, and even notified them for a password change.
"At the same time, we strongly recommend you improve your online safety by setting a unique password for each website you use," said the online file storage service in the same blog post. "Though it's easy to reuse the same password on different websites, this means if any one site is compromised, all your accounts are at risk."
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Problem security of Dropbox from user is main. I like dropbox and I usually change pass :). Thank your post :)


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We hear self-adhesive and we think... genius! You mean we won't be screaming bloody murder when we blunder in wallpaper land? Thank God! Etta Wallpaper ($85) is a vinyl coated self adhesive wall decor that's printed using gravure, or the intaglio copper plate engraving technique. Not that you'd ever tire of this gorgeous pattern, but should you, it's temporary - again we say, genius!
Is it just me or does it look like a repeating pattern of female genitalia....I am a chick, for the record....
Jaime, I was thinking the same thing! Vajayjays all over the walls! Georgia O'Keefe would approve. Or not. I don't think she ever admitted to all her flower paintings actually being of coochies.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William will soon hear the pitter-patter of little feet when Prince George becomes old enough to take his first steps. Unfortunately for Kate and William, they missed seeing baby George crawling for the first time while they were away on vacation in the Maldives this month, according to MSN Wonder Wall on March 26.
Was it a hired nanny to see the baby crawl for the first time? No, the little prince stayed with Kate's parents while the couple went on their vacation. Kate and William just experienced what thousands of first time parents have experienced when it comes to a milestone of their baby, they missed it.
With both parents working in families today, so many milestones of first steps, the first time the baby crawls or even the little one's first words happen at daycare, or with a babysitter. Baby George got to impress his maternal grandparents with his first attempt at crawling.
Can't you just see Carole and Michael Middleton clapping their hands in excitement and making all kinds of happy noises when they witnessed their first grandchild crawl?
So Kate and William missed this one, at least Prince George was with folks who love him like his parents do. Now that George is eight-months-old, there's a lot of firsts around the corner. Sources say the little guy has cut his first tooth and his cheeks are chubbier than ever.
George will be heading out on his first trip with mom and dad in April when they tour Australia and New Zealand for three weeks. Little George's nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, who is the very first foreign nanny to look after a future British king, will join the family of three.


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You've probably seen some variation of reuben dip at a party or gathering. It's hard to resist any hot, creamy dip or spread, but even harder when it's an homage to your favorite sandwich. Is it even possible to have a lower-fat version of something as decadent as reuben dip? And would it even be worth eating?
Yes, yes, and yes.
The reduced-fat version of your favorite reuben spread may have less fat and fewer calories, but it's got plenty of taste, and it doesn't skimp on the ingredients that make a reuben dip a reuben dip: corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese. Make up a batch in your slow cooker for a guilt-free party appetizer that no one will pass up --and no one has to.
You can choose just how far you want to go with reducing the calories, by opting for either reduced-fat or fat-free ingredients. It's up to you. Keep in mind that even if you choose fat-free dressing and cream cheese, the salty meat and tangy kraut will still provide plenty of flavor.
Low Fat Reuben Spread/Reuben Dip Recipe
- 8 oz. deli corned beef, chopped
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and chopped
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, reduced-fat or non-fat, softened and cut into large pieces
- 2 cups shredded low-fat Swiss cheese
- ½ cup reduced-fat or non-fat Thousand Island dressing
Combine corned beef, sauerkraut, cream cheese, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing in the crock of a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 2 - 3 hours. Uncover and stir, then switch to warm setting to serve.
Note: You may also combine the ingredients in a baking dish and cook until bubbly, about 30 minutes at 350 degrees, then transfer to a slow cooker or chafing dish.
Serve with one or more:
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- Sourdough pretzels
- Rye crisps
- Mini pumpernickel bread slices
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The latest – and last – of absurdly wealthy author J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, has been completely leaked to several torrent sites, reports Torrentfreak.
Two torrents of the book showed up on piracy utopia Demonoid.com and immediately gained a ton of downloaders and over a thousand seeders. However, the torrents were removed and that was that. They later sprang up on Mininova which has since removed the torrents.
There have been loads of fake leaks popping up all over the place, says Torrentfreak, however this one is the real deal.
the Inquirer – Leaked Potter book photos buzz round the Internet
So popular are J.K. Rowling's stories, and the Web pages built around them, that a handful of online fans have become stars in their own right.
Arguably the biggest is Emerson Spartz, who was just 12 when he set up www.mugglenet.com. Today the site is visited up to 40 million times a month, making it one of the biggest Potter sites in the world and a viable commercial venture.
"Pottermania" has never been more intense ahead of the publication on Saturday of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", the seventh and final installment of a series that has already sold 325 million copies worldwide.
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Just interested in hearing peoples opinions on marijuana and the parents who smoke it. Also want to know if any of you do and what are your reasons? It seems that this is becoming something that is more and more acceptable for people to use. People you wouldn't expect to be smokers are unwinding at the end of the day with a joint.
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No, I didnt see that. I was just commenting on a pp's comment. Just seems a bit much to give a child pot!!
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I think it was 20/20 that did a special on moms medicating their kids with pot for Autism, ADHD, and other things. It was interesting. Still not sure how I feel about that!
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Now about the gateway drug thing...here's my opinion on that after at one point dating a crackhead. I feel pot is only a gateway drug because its illegal, bc the same ppl selling it sell other stuff and they tend to give your first try free so then ur hooked. If it was legal and the government stepped in and sold it and ppl could buy it legit from legit places I feel the gateway drug arguement would almost disappear.
its natural, is healthy (when not inhaling the smoke i.e. vaporizer), and it helps you unwind and chill i used to smoke, but do not now due to bfing and other personal reasons. imo it should be used by adults who understand the consequences and should be used responsibly, it should be treated the same as alcohol imo.
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I think some people are more prone to addiction and that pot is an easy place to start and work up from.
Honeybee- Your totally right, people should hold theirselves responsible for their choices. Unfortunately we live in a society where people have been taught otherwise and where the government has promoted irresponsibility. Not saying it is right or wrong but look at the bail outs, welfare, abortion. Where does personal responsibilty come to play in these situations?
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DEKALB, Ill. - The Northern Illinois men's golf team travels to Normal, Ill., to compete in Illinois State's D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate for the third-straight season Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22.In addition to Redbirds, the Huskies will be joined by a contingent of Midwest programs. Bradley, Central Arkansas, Detroit, Illinois, Loyola, Miami, Missouri State, Nebraska, Northern Iowa, Southern Illinois, SIU Edwardsville, Western Illinois and Wisconsin comprise the 15-team field."We had our best week of practice this week," said NIU head coach Tom Porten. "We are familiar with this event and we are very excited to get back into competition and keep improving. Kurtis Luedtke is back in the lineup after his finger injury and Paul Hammerschmidt also returns. It will be the first time we have had this lineup together and I am looking forward to seeing what they can do on a golf course that is very different from the two we have competed on so far."Veteran Huskies Nick Schiavi (Barrington, Ill./Barrington) and Griffin Bauman (Crystal Lake, Ill./Central) will play the lead roles in NIU's return to the Weibring Golf Club. Schiavi enters the event coming off a 15th-place showing at the Wolf Run Intercollegiate. After finishing 44th at Rich Harvest Farms in the season opener, the sophomore has risen to the number-one position on Coach Porten's scorecard. Schiavi will look to improve on his tie for 48th at the D.A. Weibring last fall. Senior Griffin Bauman has been the most consistent Huskie this season. The Crystal Lake native has hovered around the top 30 during the year's first two events, including a team-leading tie for 29th at Rich Harvest Farms. Bauman, who is NIU's active leader with 28 tournaments played, finished tied for 40th at Illinois State in 2011.Sophomore Nick Huggins (Marietta, Ohio/Marietta), senior Paul Hammerschmidt (Westerville, Ohio/Westerville Central) and senior Kurtis Luedtke (Aurora, Ill./West) round out Porten's lineup card. The trio will be making their first trip to the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate.The Huskies will be challenging Weibring Golf Club, a par-71, 6,915-yard layout built in 1962. After a 2000 renovation, the course was dedicated to its new architect, ISU alumnus, and former PGA Tour player, D.A. Weibring. "The D.A. Weibring course has collection areas, chipping swales and a lot of tight-lie shots around the green whereas Wolf Run and our home course have deep, bluegrass rough," Porten said of the differences between Weibring and the other courses played this fall.With this in mind, the Rich Harvest Farms grounds crew cut the fringe and greenside areas shorter to simulate the Weibring Golf Club experience for NIU's practices this week.Northern Illinois will open with 36 holes on Saturday beginning at 8:30 a.m., as the Huskies are paired with Illinois and Illinois State, teams will be repaired for Sunday's final 18 holes.


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If you aim for nothing that is exactly what you will get…. People who have achieved their goals knew what they wanted in the first place. They decided what to go after, and they went after it.
Many people resist goal-setting because they assume it leads to a formula-driven, highly uncreative life. Actually, the exact opposite can be true. People who passively assume that everything will somehow all work out in the end can hardly be termed creative. They're not creating their lives, they're just hoping against hope that something good will happen to them.
It's fashioning and molding the life of your choice. It's approaching your life the way an artist might stand before a new canvas, on which a beautiful painting can be crafted. There are other useful metaphors for creativity in goal-setting. The rudder of a plane, for example, is small and rigid, like a short term goal you might accomplish in just a day or two. But the rudder can turn the plane in any direction the pilot chooses. In that, there's a great deal of freedom and flexibility. Once you set a goal, you can adjust and fine tune it any way you wish. That's creativity. And persistence is what allows you to keep progressing, moving toward the goal no matter how many adjustments are required, and no matter how long it takes to accomplish.
The mind is the most magnificent bio-computer ever created. But remember, like a computer, it only responds to specific instructions, not to vague ideas. So come alive in 2010!
Any day we wish; we can discipline ourselves to change it all. Any day we wish; we can open the book that will open our mind to new knowledge. Any day we wish; we can start a new activity. Any day we wish; we can start the process of life change and set goals. We can do it immediately, or next week, or next month, or next year. The act of reflecting, thinking, dreaming and planning to be one of the most important exercises you can do that will positively impact the next 12 months.
Clarify your vision to yourself. Don't worry about how it will happen right now. Once you have a clear picture of what you want going through your mind, the steps and opportunities to get it will appear. Don't let anyone talk you out of it! More than likely, they want the same thing for themselves but believe it's impossible. Deciding what you want is the first step to getting what you want. Don't put off creating your vision! And, remember, do not neglect to commit yourself to set this time aside, or you will find that the business of life can and will get in the way. When you know what you want, and you want it bad enough, you will find a way to get it.
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You can change your life by changing your habits……………sometimes we loose
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The Indiana Pacers lost Game three of the first round to fall behind the eighth seeded Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. The 98-85 loss was a telling sign for the Pacers. With Game four looming, it is downright feasible that the NBA will have its fourth No.1 seed lose to an No.8 in the history of the first round playoffs.
There are no easy answers for the Pacers in their present state, but one thing they need to do is play better. In a bad way, you never know who's going to take the lead role offensively for Indiana. Last night, Lance Stephenson finished the game with 21 points and 13 rebounds, but Paul George's double-double of 12 points and 14 rebounds came on 3-11 shooting.
None of those performances were enough to offset Roy Hibbert's four points and two rebounds. It's not time to panic, it's simply time to move on from Roy Hibbert. He's not playing up to his ability, so he should find himself on the bench.
This is not all Frank Vogel's fault but he is not making any decisions to help his team win this series. Some of the Indiana starters are not getting it done on the court, yet they have been mainstays in the first three games.
Maybe Vogel is "too close to the forest to see the trees" right now. Indiana needs scoring punch and a little more "don't care" who the opponent is. That could be provided by Chris Copeland. He's toiling on the bench just like he did for the Knicks against the Pacers last year. In game three, Copeland played one minute.
Nobody wants to hear about how the Pacers are disinterested. That's just a preposterous statement that keeps giving Indiana excuses. They are on the court and they need to play ball.
The NCAA has a no tolerance policy when it comes to marijuana use. Frank Vogel should have a similar no tolerance policy towards bad play. It's time to let everybody on the team know they will earn playing time. Well, that is what you have a full roster for. There's no time like the present to actually use your tools Coach Vogel.
We also act like the series between Atlanta and Indiana didn't go seven games last year. It certainly did, but at that point Indiana wasn't prone to giving up a game one home loss. Now they have to be mentally tough enough to win at least one game on the road and two games in a row.
Hey Indiana Pacers, it's your turn to step up to the plate.
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There is a frantic drive to remove all discussion or reference to religion from the public square. The enemies of our Republic know that we cannot survive if they can divide us and convince young people that the only morality that matters is whatever feels good and that saying you have compassion for the less fortunate is just as good as actually doing something about it or that it is not how you get good grades, just that you do.
The increase in pressure to remove religion is strategically timed. The principle tool our enemies use is our own justice system and that tool is particularly effective now that local governments' and many churches' finances are in such poor condition that the threat of a law suit is all it takes to get the "offending" party to capitulate because there just is not enough money to defend their rights.
When the President can declare that we are no longer a Christian country and that our traditional values must be suppressed while judges embrace the values of another society to influence court decisions, we should be in open but peaceful rebellion, not cowering in fear of being called Islamaphobic or homophobic or racist. We should be putting up more crosses and Stars of David and rallying physically and with our money to defend whomever is attacked because of our collective Constitutional actions. The First Amendment was not put there to protect government or others from the influences of religion but to protect us from the tyranny of the government. (Paraphrase from R. Reagan)
When we see articles like Atheist Threatens Suit Over RI Firehouse Cross we should all be emailing, mailing or phoning the person or entity who was attacked urging them to defend their rights in court and offering to contribute to a defense fund should they choose to start one! The loss of anyone's right is the loss of all our rights.
In case you have not noticed, our first amendment rights, in addition to freedom of religion, prohibit the government from inhibiting our freedom of speech and the press but the political left in this country, personified by Barack Obama, his administration and the organizations that support him, have been on a nonstop campaign to do just that. They have systematically attempted to segregate, through name calling, physical intimidation and threats of government legal action, anyone who would mention religion or complain about the left's attempts to legitimize lifestyles and activities that are outside of the mores held by a large majority of the citizenry. They want to convince the majority that their long held beliefs are wrong and that those of the minority are right. The Statist Left expect you and me to subsidize, with our tax money, the indoctrination of our own children and grandchildren to believe that humans are destroying the earth and therefore need to be controlled like weeds; that two of anything make a marriage and that sex of any description is perfectly normal.
The beginnings of the thought police are in our hate crime laws and the indications are that this slippery slope will steepen if the left maintains control of the Executive Branch through the next election. The Left knows that the removal of our moral compass will leave the Ship of State adrift and ripe for the picking.
In the quiet of the morning when the days absurdities have not yet clouded my mind, I wonder what those people say to their children when asked; "Mommy, why am I here?" Could it be that an inadequate answer to that question is what causes so many teens to give up on life?
If you would like an uplifting video reminder of the promise our Constitutional First Amendment protections have provided us since the beginning and what is available to us now for the taking, spend a few minutes here http://www.youtube.com/embed/OvN1jTkzXbY?rel=0 then do something!
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In public school Christians have been silenced. Therefore, I will not tolerate Islam being taught in Public Schools.
Chas- makes no sense to me what you said- It contradicts itself.- You can believe what you want but those that see it a little differently are just as moral and good as you. As long as we realize we "are endowed by the creator" with certain rights- and not by the state or the dictators or the Federal Government- THIS IS What BHO WANTS TO DO- TOTALLY TRANSFORM OUR COUNTRY- HE SAID IT AND HE IS DOING IT! It is terrifying to realize so many don't get it. I watched a great netflix movie last night - Sarah's Key- what society accepts and then it is too late. and about Romney- sad the establishment got their way but we need to grow the Tea Party and not just type but work at the local levels but if we get BHO -Game Over-well Romney is NOT A MARXIST- IS NOT AN ANTI AMERICAN TERRORIST -IS NOT ANTI FAMILY- DOES NOT BOW TO DICTATORS -WILL NOT HIRE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD AND GIVE THEM POSITIONS IN HIS ADMINISTRATION DOES NOT HAVE HOLDER, JONES JENNINGS AND ALL THE OTHER RADICAL CZARS AS FRIENDS - AND BETTER DAMN WELL FRILL BABY DRILL- WE HAVE THE MEANS TO SEE AND WATCH THEIR MOVES NOW. IF I HAVE TO VOTE ROMNEY I SURE THE HECK WILL.
God, our Creator, has revealed Himself and His teaching in the Holy Bible. I personally hold with the declaration of the difference between Christianity and religion: religion is mans attempts to define and reach god while Christianity is God's actions to redeem and restore man to God. To me, Christians are followers of God and His WORD.
We ought all be reminded that many of the original 13 States in our united States adopted "State religions." The 1st amendment to our constitution was intended specifically to prevent the creation or designation of a "national church" by the federal government, such as existed in Great Britain, France and many other nations. Additionally, the 1st amendment declared the inalienable Right of each individual to worship and follow God in accord with their own conscience.
Ronald Reagan was a true Gift from God to our republic and to our people.
Our nation needs another "Great Awakening," a turning of the people away from sin and back to God. I pray regularly for this as it is the only Way we will have any Hope of restoring our constitutional republic and "the Rule of valid Law."
Carol Williams, you are so right, Christianity and true believers is what made this Nation's Freedom.
This Nation allows so many Choices, Opportunities and Liberties for all willing to using their own Tools and Knowledge. This treasure of being, is what brings so many foreigners, believers and non-believers to our shores. Yes, Christianity has always been the better choice and religion. Thank God!
Fear Not America, For We As Americans Are Being Protected For Or By The Same Bozo That Has Taken And Continues To Take Our Freedom, Our Liberties And Security Rights From Our Constitution. All That Is Wrong With America Is Obama! So Let Him Finish the Job!!
Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum!
Bureaucratic Army. Remember his campaign speech?
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In the last three years numerous domestic US government agencies have ordered a total of over 750 million rounds of .40 caliber ammunition.
That's right, multiple government agencies that specifically operate primary inside the United States have gone on a literal ammunition spending spree in preparation for what they must believe will be some sort of violent event.
In 2009, Winchester Ammunition was awarded a contract to supply the Department of Homeland Security with 200 million rounds of .40 caliber hollow point ammunition.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Winchester Ammunition was recently awarded a contract by the Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE) division of the Department of Homeland Security to supply a maximum of 200 million, 40 cal. rounds over the next five years. Source
This huge ammunition order was apparently only the beginning.
In early March 2012 ATK won an indefinite delivery contract to supply DHS with a whooping 450 million more .40 caliber hollow point rounds.
ATK has secured a major Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity deal to supply up to 450 million rounds of .40 caliber ammunition to the Department of Homeland Security.
The 1 year contract with four option years comes at a time when many Americans believe that DHS, along with certain aspects of the military, will soon turn their sights on the American people during some sort of martial law scenario.
"We are proud to extend our track record as the prime supplier of .40 caliber duty ammunition for DHS, ICE," said Ron Johnson, the president of ATK's Security and Sporting group," reported a PR Newswire release.
The Department of Homeland Security is not the only US agency openly stocking up on .40 caliber ammo.
In November 2011 the FBI posted a request to the FBO.gov website for up to 100,000,000 rounds of hollow point ammunition.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reserves the right to make multiple award under RFP-OSCU-TD2WP7101 for a fixed price indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity type contract.
The anticipated period of performance will be for one (1) base year and four (4) possible one-year options. The contractor will provide commercial, "off-the-shelf" .40 caliber ammunition compatible with pistols currently used by the FBI.
Not to be left out of the ammunition stocking spree, the US Forest Service recently purchased 320,000 rounds of ammo and, for their part, the US Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking an additional 13,500 rounds.
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(1) 40 caliber, 180 grain, 120,000 rounds or equivalent,
(2) 9 mm, 124 grain, 50,000 rounds or equivalent,
(3) .38 caliber, 135 grain, 10,000 rounds or equivalent,
(4) .380 caliber, 90 grain, 6,000 rounds or equivalent,
(5) .223 caliber, 64 grain, 87,500 rounds or equivalent,
(6) 12 gauge 00 buck, 15,000 rounds or equivalent,
(7) 40 caliber frangible, 10,000 rounds or equivalent,
(8) 9 caliber frangible, 10,000 rounds or equivalent,
(9) .223 caliber frangible, 10,000 rounds or equivalent,
(10) 12 gauge 1 oz slug, 7,500 rounds or equivalent
The cartridges shall be delivered to Albuquerque, NM.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services require the following items, Exact Match Only, to the following:
1. Remington Frangible .40 Caliber Pistol Ammunition – 2,500 rounds
2. Remington .40 Caliber Pistol Ammunition (180 grain) Full Metal Jacket – 6,000 rounds
3. Remington .223 Caliber Rifle Ammunition (62 grain) Full Metal Jacket – 3,000 rounds
4. Remington FX Marking Cartridges (9 mm) – 2,000 rounds
Why is the US government buying millions of rounds of hollow point bullets specifically for use in domestic operations while at the same time attempting to label everyday gun owning Americans as possible terrorists?
I have seen "Expelled", a very good movie... and as it happens, our local Tea Party is showing it tonight at our monthly M4P (Movies for Patriots) meeting. Since it has been awhile since I saw it, I'm looking forward to seeing it again.
Carol, if I may respectfully ask, can you describe what a "Secular Christian" is?
watch - http://www.amazon.com/Expelled-Intelligence-Allowed-Ben-Stein/dp/B0...
What he concludes at the end is fascinating- yep just what we are discussing.
well to Carol Williams - faith yes is very important and I think that a narrow minded version of faith is what one turns against- I am so involved in Dossey's ideal and I subscribe to that- Your dismissal of what mirror neurons is is demeaning- I think it is highly significant and by no means limits faith. What I said in my first post is that people do not realize their spirituality- they either feel like it is hocus pocus or they feel like it is this God dictating and having a plan for you. Those who think it is nonsense become lost and have no moral compass. They have no core- I believe BHO has no core- just his black liberation theology- which is at the core of everything he does- very dangerous man as is his defenders who have very high posts in his administration.
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New research from The Nature Conservancy and the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre shows that important advances have been made in establishing marine protected areas (MPAs) globally. However, their analysis of the data also reveals that progress in marine biodiversity conservation may not be as great as the numbers initially suggest, and call for a fresh look at today's commonly used metrics.
"MPAs cannot be islands of conservation in a sea of depletion, and we need to think of them and design them with the bigger picture in mind," said Imèn Meliane, Director of International Marine Policy at The Nature Conservancy and one of the report's authors. "To successfully reach the global target, there is an urgent need to improve definitions of what protection means, and how to measure progress towards effective conservation. It is fundamental to the success of any MPAs that they be considered as part of a wider management strategy, including both marine and terrestrial management measures. MPAs cannot be islands of conservation in a sea of depletion, and we need to think of them and design them with the bigger picture in mind."
"For years now we've been pointing out the benefits of MPAs to people, but we need to work harder to put this into practice and design them to truly deliver on their promise" concluded report author Mark Spalding, Senior Marine Scientist at The Nature Conservancy. "We need to start putting MPAs where the threats are, bring them home and make them local. A simplistic pursuit of MPA coverage targets is meaningless if we do not also account for the needs of people. MPAs really can make a difference to lives and livelihoods: enhancing fish catches, reducing storm damage and raising tourism revenues. Get it right and everyone will want them."
The findings were presented in Hyderabad, India, at the eleventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 11) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Representatives from over 190 countries are meeting to discuss ways to protect the planet's biodiversity, particularly focusing on how to meet the CBD's "Aichi Biodiversity Targets" for the 2011-2020 time period.
Aichi Target 11 states that "By 2020, at least…10 percent of coastal and marine areas, especially areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services, are conserved through effectively and equitably managed, ecologically representative and well-connected systems of protected areas and other effective area-based conservation measures, and integrated into the wider landscape and seascape."
MPA coverage is the primary indicator used for assessing progress toward this target, and the research shows that MPA coverage has shown dramatic increases in recent years.
In 2010, an estimated 1.31 percent of the ocean surface was covered by MPAs. Today's findings show that MPAs now cover over 8.3 million square kilometers, or 2.3 percent of the global ocean area, and there is now MPA representation in all coastal realms and provinces. Twenty-eight countries and territories (out of 193) have over 10 percent MPA coverage, an increase from just 12 countries listed in 2010. These statistics represent a quadrupling of MPA coverage over the last 10 years.
Driving this change is a strong trend to set up large MPAs in areas far away from people, where conflict with other ocean uses is relatively low. Indeed, 60 percent of the entire global MPA coverage is within the 20 largest MPAs which alone cover over 5 million square kilometers. This pattern looks set to continue, with new sites proposed for Australia, New Caledonia and the Cook Islands likely to add another 5.2 million square kilometers to the global estate in the coming 12-24 months.
Recent trends in MPA coverage suggest that global coverage could reach 10 percent even before 2020. Using a broader definition of MPAs and "equivalent areas," it might even be claimed that the 10 percent target has already been reached.
Such apparent success, however, would mask some significant failings, as the Aichi Target 11 calls for a great deal more than MPA coverage. For example, the target places an important focus on protecting "ecosystem services," or the potential for using MPAs to support people. This will require that much greater attention is given to the development of conservation measures close to centers of population where reliance on marine ecosystem services is high.
The rapid progress in marine protection and the proliferation of approaches requires a more holistic vision of marine protection beyond traditional tracking of MPA coverage. Four primary recommendations for improvements in MPAs were presented in the report today. First, there should be a clear definition of conservation objectives and what should be counted in the 10 percent coverage. Second, greater attention should be given to areas that best safeguard ecosystem services and better link to delivering social, cultural and economic benefits to people. Third, there should be benchmarks against which to assess the MPAs that are "effectively and equitably managed." And fourth, MPAs should be embedded in a wider context of comprehensive marine and coastal management.
Today's presentation by The Nature Conservancy was based on research being done for a paper that will be published early next year in Ocean Yearbook.View the complete policy brief.
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The US Supreme Court issued a key ruling in favor of Fourth Amendment rights in the digital age June 25, finding unanimously that police in most cases need a warrant before searching the cell phone or personal electronic device of an arrestee. Chief Justice John Roberts firmly rejected arguments that searches of digital devices are comparable to searches police routinely carry out for contraband after making an arrest. In the cases of Riley v. California and United States v. Wurie (argued separately, but decided together), Roberts wrote: "Modern cell phones, as a category, implicate privacy concerns far beyond those implicated by the search of a cigarette pack, a wallet, or a purse... The fact that technology now allows an individual to carry such information in his hand does not make the information any less worthy of the protection for which the Founders fought. Our answer to the question of what police must do before searching a cell phone seized incident to an arrest is accordingly simple -- get a warrant."
The court did find that while the police may not search the cell phone data, they may search the phone itself to make sure it cannot be used as a weapon. Justice Samuel Alito filed a concurring opinion, agreeing with the court's basic holding on warrants but saying he'd give legislatures greater leeway to set rules limiting the warrant requirement in certain circumstances. The Justice Department issued a statement pleding to work with law enforcement to assure "full compliance" with the ruling.
The decision comes days after an appeals court ruling in Atlanta similarly found for the Fourth Amendment on the related quesiton of whether police need a warrant to get a person's cell phone location history from the service provider.