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A-Rod 600: Make Your Own Kind Of Judgement
Last week, Alex Rodriguez hit his 600th home run:
Was there a big hoopla over an event that, 20 years ago, would have captivated the entire sport? No, as long as you don't count the number of at-bats it took him to finally blast-off again.
More interesting, though, is the lack of steroid-related snipings and gripings. Where's the outrage at "A-Roid" joining the same club as the Say Hey kid:
To me, this indicates what the future of the Steroid Era might hold. Instead of the outrage that accompanied the feats of McGwire, Sosa, and Clemens, now baseball fans are taking a "make your own judgement" approach to the issue. It used to be that we wanted to re-write the record books, but now we realize that the steroid issue is so pervasive that it cannot be successfully excised. So, we make up our own minds as to who the record holders are.
I know who mine are:
Not a perfect system, by far, but perhaps it will have to suffice, like a scar reminding you of an old wound that will never quite heal.
The Ongoing Clemens Saga
Not that I enjoy posting this sort of news on my blog, but the most recent development in the Roger Clemens vs. Brian McNamee case involves McNamee claiming that he injected Clemens multiple times (either in an apartment or right in the Yankee Stadium hot tub) during the 2001 with steroids and HGH. Supposedly, the syringes McNamee handed over to the federal government some time ago even contain traces of Clemens' DNA.
As I've said many times before, I think that Clemens is one of the most obviously guilty parties of the Steroid Era. The only difference between him and pretty much all the others (McGwire, Sosa, etc.) is that Clemens (being a hothead his entire playing career) is fighting McNamee tooth and nail instead of just keeping quiet. Thus, McNamee is now bringing out his big guns.
Of course, I don't know what it says about McNamee's character that he saved syringes that Clemens wanted him to discard, but this could be one of those situations where the ends justify the means.
Why Hello There, Mr. Anderson…
For those of us who want to see Barry Bonds punished to the full extent of the law for perjuring himself to the U.S. government, a major blow was dealt today. The judge in the case barred Bonds' positive steroid tests from 2003, citing that there isn't definitive proof that those tests belonged to Barry. Plus, along the same vein, the doping calendars seized from Bonds' personal trainer Greg Anderson cannot be used in the trial, as (even though a B.B. is present throughout the journals) the court cannot prove with 100% certainty that B.B. is Barry Bonds.
So, in all likelihood, the entire case will rest on the testimony of Mr. Anderson. However, he has proven to be one tough cookie, serving a long prison sentence already because he didn't give up Bonds' name from the get-go. It makes me sick that Bonds could get by on these technicalities. Just look at the guy…an A-1 example of a punk who still thinks he will get away with something illegal.
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A day or two ago, MLB Commissioner Buddy-Boy Selig had a few harsh words for those criticizing his stand against steroids in the game. Selig said that it "annoys the you-know-what out of me" to be criticized for the Steroid Era, and that he tried to institute a tough testing policy in 1995 but was fought by the MLB Players Union (led by Donald Fehr) every step of the way.
Now, while I can understand Selig's frustration with Fehr's Union, which has gotten completely out of hand with too much power the last decade or so, the commish seems to have forgotten one certain thing: the title in front of his name. As commissioner, what Selig says is what WILL happen in baseball. If he was frustrated by Fehr in 1995 while negotating the new bargaining agreement to avoid a longer players strike, why didn't he just come to the public with the information? He could have easily just held a press conference and told baseball fans that the Union is impeding my efforts to clean up the sport. So much pressure would have been place on the Union at that time that they likely would have complied. However, Bud instead chose to overlook the entire issue at the time (think all the U.S. Presidents before Abraham Lincoln overlooking that "little" issue call slavery) in order to gain a brittle trust with the Union. That was his big mistake, and he is paying for it royally now.
So, when I hear Selig getting defensive about all the negative press he is currently receiving, I think he deserves every bit of it. Only certain commissioners (Kennesaw Landis being first and foremost) have truly tried to do what was best for the game, but Selig is not one of them. He THINKS he is (because he got the players back on the field in '95), but really he just mortgaged the next decade to steroid issues.
Skirting The Truth
With all the current controversy surrounding Alex Rodriguez's leaked positive drug test from 2003, I just wanted to put in my two cents worth: I think he is still (while not outright lying) trying to cover up a large portion of his steroid involvement, or at least make it seem much more benign than it really was. The only thing different with A-Rod is that, once he was caught, he opened himself up to a live press conference (more accessibility than guys like Mark McGwire or Rafael Palmeiro, for example). He allowed himself to be put through the wringer and now hopes that his answers will prove satisfactory to warrant some forgiveness. I, however, do not believe that he is portraying himself in the correct light based on two portions of his recent comments:
First, he has not (to this point, and likely ever) given what I would consider a decent explanation for why he continued to take steroids. All he says is that he was "young, naive, and stupid", but to me that is a cop-out. You can't tell me that when A-Rod saw his HR numbers surpassing 50 (in 2001 and 2002), up from his usual low-40s number, he didn't realize it was because of the substances he was injecting into himself. Sure, Rodriguez may say that his rookie year in Seattle and his 2007 Yankees campaign were his two greatest seasons in the major leagues, but that is strictly a matter of opinion. I think that A-Rod knew EXACTLY what he was doing (taking steroids).
Also, we are all forgetting that MLB DID actually have a steroid "policy" in place before 2003. Basically, the policy stated that all substances deemed illegal outside the game were also illegal within the game. The steroid that A-Rod tested positive for, Primobolan, has never had an approved prescription use. Also, by itself it is a rather weak steroid, so it is often used in conjunction with other products (such as HGH, perhaps, the other substance that A-Rod tested positive for in '03…hmm).
Thus, there are two many loose ends and fishy coincidences here for me to completely believe A-Rod's claims. Plus, in 2007 (when under the steroid allegations of Jose Canseco) Rodriguez told Kate Couric point-blank that he never used steroids. Either he was a great liar, then, or a complete idiot. He wants us to believe that "idiot" line, but I lean towards the "liar".
The "Rocket" Fizzles!
Besides all the fallout of the Alex Rodriguez steroid admission, which I will discuss on this blog in more detail in a later post, it was also recently announced that a federal judge dismissed basically all of Roger Clemens' "defamation of character" lawsuit against former personal trainer Brian McNamee, who said in last year's Mitchell Report that he injected Clemens with steroids and human growth hormone.
For once, I think the U.S. justice system got things right!! McNamee was promised federal immunity for his contributions to George Mitchell, and that is exactly what he is getting right now. So, in essence, Clemens isn't able to screw him over for just telling the truth.
As you will likely find out by reading my upcoming blog posts about steroids in major league baseball, I am a huge proponent of holding everyone (players, managers, trainers, commissioner Selig, etc.) accountable for the Steroid Era of 1994-2003. Thus, I think that Clemens is getting EXACTLY what he deserves. Whereas most players (Mark McGwire, Rafael Palmeiro, Sammy Sosa, etc.) have completely disappeared following steroid accusations, Clemens (because he is a jerk…just ask Mike Piazza about that) decided to lie through his teeth and fight it tooth and nail. So far, though, he's not winning and I'm all for that.
A Few More Free Agent Signings
Three new free-agent signings this week I wanted to comment on…
1. Jason Giambi is going back to the Oakland A's. After spending a bunch of years with the Yankees, the big man is going back to his roots. I'll never forget that Sports Illustrated cover (pictured above) showing the grease-ball Giambi and thinking "whoa…this guy is crazy". I became very jaded towards Giambi when his name kept popping up in the steroid scandals of the past decade, but I now have much more respect for him, as he is the ONLY player I can think of who has come clean.
2. Trevor Hoffman signed with the Milwaukee Brewers. Hoffman is a no-brainer first ballot Hall of Famer, but he may be on the down-slope of his career. By and large he's still a pretty good closer, but he is beginning to fail a bit too often in those pressure-packed situations.
3. John Smoltz is now a member of the Boston Red Sox. If healthy, Smoltz can dominate a game basically wherever you put him (starter, reliever, closer, etc.). Of course, keeping him healthy is another matter entirely…
The Slippery Slope Of Steroids
I found out the other day that former Minnesota Twins reliever J.C. Romero (who now plays for the Philadelphia Phillies and was instrumental to their World Series title last year) has been suspended for the first 50 games of the upcoming 2009 baseball season due to testing positive for a banned substance.
Romero's defense is that the product (6-OXO Extreme) is readily available in most health supplement shops, and in that defense he is correct, creating a new wrinkle in the "war against steroids" in professional sports.
Though it is very difficult for me to sympathize with athletes who defend themselves after testing positive for a banned substance, there has been a rash of incidences lately in which players plead guilty and had a decent case. Take Pat and Kevin Williams of the Minnesota Vikings, as well as Deuce McAllister and a lineman from the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. They all faced suspensions for taking banned substances, but their defense was that they were just taking weight loss pills and the banned substance was not listed in the ingredients. Romero is essentially saying the same thing, as he claims the substance was approved by his team-hired trainers in Philly.
Cases like these are why the steroid problem in professional sports is so hard to untangle. On one hand, Romero could be a victim of an unscrupulous company. On the other hand, though, he could just be using the newest defense of 'roids ("it wasn't on the label") and trying to worm his way out of punishment.
Of course, the MLB Players Union supports Romero fully.


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Sept. 15, 2012
Arizona State (3-4-1) vs. Florida International (3-3-1)
Sunday, Sept. 16 • 12 p.m. MST
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Arizona (4-3) vs. Loyola Marymount (5-3-1)
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Tucson, Arizona • Murphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium
Arizona 2, Florida International 0 (Box Score)
TUCSON, Ariz. - The University of Arizona women's soccer team kicked off the Loews Ventana Canyon Cats Classic tournament with a 2-0 victory over Florida International on Friday night at Murphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium.
Sophomore Candice Osei-Agyemang scored her first goal of the season for Arizona (4-3) in the 33rd minute on a cross from teammate Emily Lai. In the 77th minute, junior forward Julia Glanz scored her second goal of the season after a shot from Osei-Agyemang was deflected off the Panthers goalkeeper, Kaitlyn Savage.
In a very physical match, the Wildcats out-shot Florida International (3-3-1) 21-5 with 12 of those shots taken in the first half. Junior Ana-Maria Montoya led Arizona on shot attempts with six and fellow junior Jazmin Ponce right behind her with five shots. Nine separate Arizona players added to the shot attempts including Hannah Wong, Kristin Strother, Shannon Heinzler, Susana Melendez, Ariel Boulicault, Julia Glanz, and Osei-Agyemang.
"The result was good, you can't complain about that," head coach Lisa Oyen said. "We hadn't had a win at home yet so that was one of our goals. We came out really strong, applied pressure and had some good shots. I thought that the team's persistence was good but we did break down a little in the second half."
In the net, Arizona goalkeeper Gabby Kaufman registered three saves for the Wildcats while Florida International goalkeeper, Savage, registered eight. Up next, Arizona will take on Loyola Marymount to conclude the Loews Ventana Canyon Cats Classic on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 7:00 p.m. on Murphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium.
In the first match of the Cats Classic, Loyola Marymount (5-3-1) was defeated by Arizona State (3-4-1) 3-0. Three separate Sun Devils including Devin Marshall, Holland Crook, and Taylor McCarter scored in the victory. The Sun Devils are set to play Florida International at 12 p.m. at Muphey Field at Mulcahy Stadium.


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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
I recently fell in love with my kitchen scale. OK, love/hate. I love that it tells me accurately how much I am eating. I hate that what I used to think was a single serving of cereal, now I know is actually 2 servings by weight!
It was very eye opening to weigh my food for the past few mornings. I wish more foods had weights on them in the Spark nutrition counter. For example, a "medium" baked potato is so confusing -- but if you had a weight in grams, I would know exactly how big that potato is supposed to be.
When I weighed my food, I learned that I'm probably WAY overeating, which would explain my plateau of the past few weeks. Sigh. I did lose 1.4 at my last weigh in, but it still feels like a plateau because I am still above my recent lowest weight. But I should still give myself credit for moving in the right direction!
In happier news, I just finished Couch 2 5k week 6 day 1 (8 min run, 3 min walk, 8 min run). It wasn't too bad, though I still need to be better about slowing down so that I can keep running without a break for longer periods of time. Oh, and I also need to be better about getting out of the house to RUN!
I was disappointed to find that the race I was planning to do, the Redondo Beach St. Patrick's Day 5k, is actually this weekend (March 3, 2 weeks early). I'm not going to be ready then, so I need to find another race in my local area -- hoping for something in early April. And then I guess I'll have to do a race every month or two just for motivation to keep on training. There are worse things than having a collection of race finisher T-shirts! Unfortunately I don't think 5ks give you medals the way marathons do.
Hope you all are having a great week -- we're over the hump now, and coasting toward the weekend!
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I agree with you about the scale. I got one and I am thankful for it because it takes all the guesswork out of portion sizes. I just have to stop eating junk now!!
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Now I have to go and buy one. But I love new high-techy things. Any recommendations on types?
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I love my food scale, too and have also been wishing that more foods on Sparkpeople were listed by weight. And I had the same revelation about my breakfast cereal! Portion measurements other than weight are so imprecise. Keep on weighing your food and I'm sure you'll do better.
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I actually kept mine at an arm's reach.
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I have taken out my food scale once again - and my measuring utensils. Accuracy is major part of this journey. I also have been surprised in the past of what I thought by eye balling portions - what a shocker !!
In regards to the 5k - the T-shirts are a nice accomplishment due to the fact that most races are held to benefit something and the 5ks do give out medals to the top contenders in your age group - first, second and third . For me just be able to participate in the race makes me a winner. It took six surgeries for me me to walk again so speed is not my first goal to finish and be a part of something that is healthy is my medal - it all depends on how we look at a situation - Keep up the fantastic work - oh yeah - I have few miles before my next spark buddy visit - lol - thanks for the visit- Hugs K
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You said it. That food scale is a REALITY CHECK for me. No more eyeballing portion sizes for me. I end up entering a lot of my own foods so I get the right weights.
Congrats on losing a size in jeans. That is so great! I know the GAP and J CREW are both having sales! Have fun!
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The food scale is my friend...bathroom scale, not so much!
I'm considering a monthly weigh in alternating every 2 weeks with taking my measurements so I stop driving myself nutty over this and just focus on the RESULTS.
Have fun shopping for new jeans! How exciting! I'm still in the same size as when I started but they are loose/comfortable now instead of cutting off my circulation! LOL!
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I so agree. I also wish more foods gave us exact wts.
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Emergency planning is a proactive mission
Chancellor G.P. "Bud" Peterson
Sixteen months ago something unconscionable happened at Virginia Tech University when a student gunman killed 32 people. The cataclysm challenged all of American higher education to re-examine campus safety and emergency communications. The University of Colorado at Boulder was no exception. Soon after this event the Emergency Communications Systems Task Force studied how our campus responds to emergencies and how we could improve our emergency communications.
One of the recommendations put forth by the task force was an emergency text message notification system. It was implemented just before the first day of classes last fall and very quickly thereafter proved both useful and effective, allowing us to notify students, faculty and staff in less than 25 minutes of a campus emergency.
The CU Alert system allows us to notify the campus community of emergencies with the immediacy of cell-phone text messages. A software update will allow us to add voice messaging to the mobile-phone alerts later this fall. The service is free and I highly encourage you to sign up at cuconnect.colorado.edu or CU-Boulder Campus Alerts.
Today, 13,600 people have been proactive and have taken the time to sign up so that they can receive campus emergency alerts, about 35 percent of the campus community. That's a start but we would like to see much higher participation. It is one step you can take to be as informed as possible. CU Alert takes just minutes to notify campus subscribers in the event of a crisis.
CU Alert is supplemented with a reverse 9-1-1 system to campus phones, email notification and Web postings. While not as immediate as the text-message alerts, university community members may also call 303-492-INFO or 303-735-INFO for updates on emergencies, blizzards or school-closing information.
When it comes to campus safety, our work is never done and we are continuing to examine ways to enhance safety and security. We are now reviewing additional safety options and a follow-up task force report is due in October.
Under review now are:
Last fall we revised our employee background-check policy requiring criminal history checks for all new faculty and staff, current employees who are promoted or transferred, and some student hires.
CU-Boulder also has several longstanding safety measures in place. Our full-service campus police department commissioned by the City of Boulder and the State of Colorado employs 40 full-time officers who patrol the campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. CU Police can remotely activate electronic locking systems on several academic and administrative buildings in the event of an emergency lockdown. Facilities Management staff are able to shut down building ventilation systems if there is a hazardous chemical release. And we have regular exercises to prepare for various scenarios.
Residence halls are locked from the outside 24 hours a day, seven days a week except for the main entrances and only students who are hall residents are permitted entrance. I encourage students to be aware of who is following them through the door and be conscientious about allowing strangers to enter without an escort.
More than 50 emergency blue-light phones across the campus connect callers directly to campus police to report crimes in progress, suspicious persons, medical emergencies or personal safety concerns. CU NightRide (303-492-7233) offers free nighttime escorts to students, faculty and staff within Boulder city limits.
The first line of safety starts with each of us as individuals. CU-Boulder Police list several steps you can take to protect yourself, your colleagues and your fellow students. Some of their tips include: Be alert to your surroundings, avoid needless confrontations, negotiate conflicts peacefully, don't allow unfamiliar people into residence halls, use the buddy system when out at night and be aware that alcohol can blur your judgment. For more tips please visit the Campus Safety website.
Safety is paramount on our campus and it deserves constant attention. Here's wishing each of you health and safety as we embark on a new academic year.
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West Allis trail proposal gets double-crossed
Railroad officials deem two crossings as unsafe for pathway
West Allis - West Allis' plans to build a crosstown pathway for bicyclists and pedestrians as part of a regional trail system has stumbled at the foot of two railroad crossings.
The proposed off-road trail - in a former interurban train route from approximately 92nd Street west to 124th Street - would enable trail users to get to Lake Michigan via the Hank Aaron State Trail to the east and to near Madison via the New Berlin Recreation Trail and Glacial Drumlin State Trail to the west, with further connections to the Mississippi River.
It would also provide an off-road connection to the on-road, off-road Oak Leaf Trail through the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
However, the city needs permission for the planned pathway to cross the Union Pacific railroad tracks at two places: east of Highway 100 and a bit north of Rogers Street.
The Office of the Commissioner of Railroads held a hearing on the city's request, but hearing examiner Douglas Wood has notified the city that he would recommend denying permission. He said the crossings would not be safe.
Questionable decision
For one West Allis city official, that decision simply doesn't make sense.
"I was shocked," said Alderman Marty Weigel, a strong proponent of the pathway. "I strongly disagree."
Thirty or 40 places along the heavily used Oak Leaf trail in Milwaukee County are more challenging than the two local crossings would be, Weigel said. In fact, the proposed crossings have been used on an informal basis for many years.
"People use it on a daily basis and have been for decades," he said.
Joggers, dog walkers, even bicyclists travel the corridor, now owned by We Energies, and kids cut through it on their way to school and parks, Weigel said.
"Talk to anybody who lives on that side of town - everybody knows the spot," he said.
Weigel believes the sightlines for spotting trains are already good, and the city would make them better.
"All we're asking for is permission," he said.
But Weigel realizes it is an uphill battle for the city. A denial from the commissioner would leave the city with three expensive and unlikely alternatives: building a bridge over the tracks, tunneling under the tracks or appealing the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads' decision in circuit court.
Even if the railroad commissioner signaled the city's plans to proceed, the railroad itself would challenge the decision in court, Weigel predicted.
Safer approach
An official with Union Pacific said the issue comes down to safety.
"From a safety standpoint, we would not do (allow crossings)," Union Pacific spokesman Mark Davis said.
Davis said he didn't want to guess how the railroad would fight the city on the issue, or whether a court battle would be involved.
The railroad strongly opposed the crossings for three reasons: trains travel those tracks at 30 mph, it is a double track, and both crossings would have limited visibility because of the track curve.
The hearing examiner said that railroads typically oppose any new crossings. But whether they take a decision to court depends on how strongly they feel, Wood said.
"This time they were vigorous," he said.
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Southern Highlands Golf Club (photo, Southern Highlands web page)
The University of Texas men's golf team is on a roll as of late moving up to number four in Golfweek's current college team rankings with their most recent tournament win coming at the Puerto Rico Classic last month. This weeks tournament is the Southern Highlands Collegiate Masters at the Southern Highlands Golf Club in Las Vegas, NV.
The tournament field is stacked with some of the best young talent in all of college golf featuring six of college's top ten individual players. Not to mention eight of the top fifteen teams on Golfweek's team rankings will be playing this weekend. Fans will definitely be watching some of the PGA's "stars of tomorrow."
The Longhorns have a solid team all-around which is currently being led by freshman, Cody Gribble. This southpaw golfer dominated competition at Highland Park High School in Dallas, winning two Texas class 4A individual championships, and he looks to be carrying this trend on into the college ranks. Gribble has finished in the top three in four of his six appearances this season, including a 2nd place finish at the Puerto Rico Classic in February.
Another young gun on UT's team is Dylan Fritelli (sophomore), who is the team's leading scorer with a 71.13 stroke average. Fritelli managed a tie for 4th place in Puerto Rico and has cracked the top-five three times this season. Bobby Hudson (71.77 avg), Lance Lopez (72.20 avg), and Charlie Holland (73.25 avg) round out the starting five for Texas. The Texas team could nab back-to-back tournament wins this weekend with the Collegiate Masters wrapping up on Sunday, March 14th.
Texas Longhorns First Round Tee Times Friday, March 12th (central standard time)
Charlie Holland 10:00am
Lance Lopez 10:09am
Bobby Hudson 10:18am
Dylan Fritelli 10:27am
Cody Gribble 10:36am
Jonathan Schnitzer 10:09am (playing as individual, 10th tee)


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The Crimson Tide's total includes a pair of NCAA champions, 11 All-Americans and four Academic All-Americans
The Crimson Tide's sweep of SMU marks Alabama's third-straight sweep over opponents in Tuscaloosa
The Crimson Tide rowing team led the way with 26 honors while the men's and women's track and field teams added 19 and 18, respectively.
The Crimson Tide place 18 on the First Team, seven on the Second Team
2013-14 (SOPHOMORE): Competed at the Chattanooga Head Race finishing third in the Collegiate 8+ race... rowed in the Open 8+ race finishing 23rd at Head of the Hooch... a part of the 2nd Varsity 8 boat that finished 1st against Eastern Michigan and SMU... finished 11th overall with the Varsity 4 at the Knecht Cup... rowed with the Varsity 4 at the C-USA Championships.
2012-13 (FRESHMAN):Part of the First Novice 8+ that earned first- and second-place finishes at the Cardinal Invitational ... rowed with the Novice 8+ at the Clemson Dual Regatta for a second-place finish ... rowed as part of the Novice 8+ against Central Florida and West Virginia ... rowed with the Novice 8+ at the Knecht Cup for two second-place finishes ... earned three second-place finishes with the First Novice 8+ at the Dale England Cup ... part of the Novice 8+ that earned a third-place finish at the Conference USA Championships.
Prep Highlights:Competed in volleyball and swimming at Ashland High School.
Personal Information:Full name: Rachel Swiech Henderson ... daughter of Karen Swiech and Timothy Henderson ... brothers, Matthew and Ryan ... sister, Mariah ... aerospace engineering major ... born Oct. 25, 1993.


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SEMA Update: Chatting with Racer Lou Gigliotti about his LG Motorsports C7
Yesterday, we had the chance to catch up with Mr. Lou Gigliotti for a moment and learn a bit more about the sharp LG Motorsports C7 Corvette Stingray. In case your memory is a bit rusty, Lou is a national racing champion who built LG Motorsports and developed Corvette performance parts based on his track […] More »
LG Motorsports Adds Long Tube Headers to a 2014 Corvette Stingray
Now that the tuners have their hands on the new 2014 Corvette Stingray, we're starting to see the aftermarket world works its magic. LG Motorsports has a Z51-equipped Corvette Stingray and they've already added a set of their popular Long Tube headers to the LT1. Still equipped with the stock GM tune and air assembly, […]
LG Motorsports Corvette ZR1 Sets Record Time at Spectre 341 Hill Climb
Content courtesy of Keith Cornett of CorvetteBlogger.com LG Motorsports founder Lou Gigliotti and his 2010 Corvette ZR1 dominated last month's Spectre 341 Hill Climb with the overall win and setting a record for the fastest Corvette. Lou released a new video of the run yesterday, complete with his signature multi-camera view with some awesome telemetry […] More »


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How to Borrow From Annuities
Original post by Cindy Quarters of Demand Media
An annuity is an investment that you can buy from a life insurance company that is designed to provide you with an income for the rest of your life. Depending on the type of annuity you buy, it can stop making payments when you die, or it can pay your beneficiary up to a certain point. If you need money, you may be able to get your money out of the annuity as a single lump sum payment. You may also be able to borrow from your annuity.
Step 1
Review the documents you received when you purchased your annuity. These should clearly state whether you are allowed to borrow from your annuity. If you aren't sure, contact the company that holds the annuity to find out. If borrowing from the annuity is forbidden, they will not make an exception for you. Many times, however, it is permitted. Check the terms to see what you will be able to borrow, and what the repayment terms will be. Such loans can be fairly costly depending on the company that holds the annuity, so make sure it is worth it before proceeding.
Step 2
Request the appropriate loan forms from the annuity administrator. Fill these out and return them to the administrator. Borrowing from an annuity is typically a simple matter, since the money in the annuity fund secures the loan you get. Usually you cannot borrow more than half the value of the annuity, but this is determined by the holder of your annuity, and should be covered in the policy documents.
Step 3
Keep all loan documents in a safe place. Depending on your situation, you may have to report your loan as income for the year. If so, you should receive a form 1099-R that indicates the funds are taxable. Whether or not the loan itself is taxable, you usually can't deduct the loan fees or any penalties you were required to pay. If you are taxed on the loan, the interest is sometimes tax-deductible depending on what the money was used for. Check with a tax professional for specific details as they relate to your situation.
Tips & Warnings
- If you can't borrow directly from your insurance company annuity, you may still be able to use it as security for a bank loan.
Things Needed
- Annuity documents
- Ohio Department of Insurance: Buying an Annuity: What to Know
- Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System
- IRS: Retirement Plans FAQs regarding Loans
- IRS: Pension and Annuity Income: Loans Treated as Distributions (p. 17)
About the Author
Cindy Quarters has been writing professionally since 1984, creating both user manuals and training documentation. She also writes travel, pet and gardening articles, with work published in "Radiance Magazine" and the "AKC Gazette." Quarters earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Washington State University, as well as a master's degree in management information systems from West Coast University.
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Ryan Hopkins
2005 Highlights:Made 24 appearances, including three starts...posted 3-3 record...tallied 6.00 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 51.0 innings of work...earned first win of season in a start in the second game of a doubleheader against Chicago State on March 27, going a season-high eight innings and fanning a career-best five while giving up only two runs in a 17-2 UIC win...struck out three in 2.1 innings of perfect relief against Valparaiso on April 2...picked up a victory over Youngstown State in the second game of a doubleheader after working three innings of relief, giving up a mere run while striking out two...earned another victory over the Penguins on May 15, pitching an inning with a strikeout in a 3-2 UIC win.
2004 Highlights:Redshirted his sophomore season and will retain three years of eligibility.
2003 Highlights:Appeared in seven games for UIC, with six relief appearances,...picked up first career victory over MacMurray, allowing no runs and one hit in four innings, while striking out two batters,...pitched two innings of scoreless relief with two strikeouts against Trinity International on April 16th,...pitched one inning of scoreless relief with one ,`K,' against Youngstown State on April 5th.
Prep/Personal:Two-year letter-winner for Carmel High School,...set school-record for most first-pitch strikes in a single game (24 out of 27 batters),...was selected to the All-East Suburban Catholic first team as a senior,...was named an All-Area Second-Team special mention and was named to the All-Lake Shore Third Team,...born May 1, 1984,...son of Robert Hopkins,...major is undecided.
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Taking the Amazon battle to last-mile delivery seriouslySeptember 29, 2014
Amazon's decision to experiment with deliveries bypassing traditional delivery companies takes the retail battle to the newest area of competitive advantage: the last mile.
Amazon's decision to experiment with deliveries bypassing traditional delivery companies takes the retail battle to the newest area of competitive advantage: the last mile.
In the rush to build the mobile site of their dreams, marketers and publishers have turned their larger-screen Web sites into a nightmare.
The pressure to create stripped-down mobile versions of ecommerce sites is unrelenting. The logic goes that the site or application is easier to load with less imagery and better to navigate with fewer calls to action. But that misses the point about mobile commerce.
Enough time has passed in the annals of mobile for brands and retailers to seek clear-cut answers on some meekly accepted wisdom. Failure to do so will sap budgets in the wrong direction, resulting in lost opportunity costs and decreased customer loyalty.
While cofounder Bill Gates stepped away from the CEO's job in 2000, handing over the day-to-day running to lieutenant Steve Ballmer, he cannot be blind to the obvious: his legacy is about to be undone. Unless Microsoft gets its product and customer focus right, it will wither on the vine.
Discussions around mobile in 2013 should no longer focus only on technology or marketing, but include a harsh reality about to hit marketers.
For several years, retailers have struggled to use mobile messaging effectively. It is an enticing proposition – reaching roughly 300 million U.S. consumers on a device that is almost always nearby.
Extreme leniency from Wall Street, venture capitalists and angel investors in the past two decades has enabled flights of fancy and the launch of ventures that would never have lasted a year in the pre-Internet era.
Most dialogue within marketers and retailers focuses on how to tap new technology and marketing to hang on to consumer relationships. What they should be discussing is the sea-change in consumer behavior expected in the next three to five years.
The past couple of years have been dominated by one-upmanship within the mobile advertising and marketing ecosystem. It seems the only way one mobile channel can succeed is by demeaning another. This must stop.


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Hip Resurfacing
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Is Hip Resurfacing Right for You?
Governor Doyle Undergoes Hip Resurfacing Surgery at UW Hospital
At UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin, our orthopedic surgeons are prepared to offer hip resurfacing, a hip replacement technique for young and active patients that may be offered as an alternative to traditional total hip replacement.
It should be emphasized that standard total hip replacement is an outstanding operation with a long-term record of success. For the majority of patients, standard total hip replacement will remain the primary operation offered to treat severe hip arthritis.
Hip Replacement Versus Hip Resurfacing
Compared with traditional total hip replacement, total hip resurfacing removes less bone and probably will have less risk for dislocation (popping the hip out of joint).
In traditional total hip replacement, the patient's socket (acetabulum) is replaced with a metal socket and a plastic liner (see figure at right). The neck of the femur (thigh bone) is cut and this neck and femoral head are removed. A metal device (prosthesis) is then placed down the femoral shaft and a metal ball is attached. The metal ball sits in the plastic liner of the socket and serves as the newly reconstructed hip joint.
What Does a Total Hip Resurfacing Look Like?
In hip resurfacing, less bone is removed from the socket, an all metal socket is used, and a metal ball is used to cap the surface of the femoral head. Neither the femoral head nor the femoral neck are removed in a total hip resurfacing operation.
Whether a total hip replacement or a total hip resurfacing is the procedure of choice for a specific patient is dependent on a variety of factors and requires a consultation with an orthopedic specialist.
Recovery and Rehabilitation
Your recovery after hip resurfacing will generally take from six weeks to three months, with rehabilitation as the cornerstone of your recovery. Hip resurfacing patients can speed up the recovery process by staying active and performing exercises designed to build hip strength. UW Health physical therapists will work with you to create an exercise program that is right for you.
Similar to total hip replacement, long term recovery goals include regaining hip function and reducing the pain you experienced before surgery. After following a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, many patients can expect to return to their normal activities with relatively few limitations.
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Cold Chisel members Phil Small, Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss and Don Walker.
Cold Chisel are back at work working on something new in the studio, but aren't giving too much away.
The legendary Aussie band posted a message on Facebook announcing their return to the studio, that said: "Cold Chisel are messing around in the studio? Just writing and demoing? See what happens."
Cold Chisel's last album No Plans in 2012 was their first studio album since The Last Wave Of Summer 14 years earlier.
No Plans was the seventh studio album for Cold Chisel and peaked at No.2 on the ARIA Chart. It was also the last recording to feature Chisel's founding member Steve Prestwich, passed away in January 2011.
Cold Chisel's last concert was in June 2012 in London, and their last Australian gig was in April 2012.


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T. Boone Pickens on Generosity – In His Own Words
Posted on Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 5 Comments Click Here to Comment!
Posted on Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 5 Comments Click Here to Comment!
i created the page on facebook that makes everyone money and i have not gotten any profit yet actually some make billions. My page and Michael Jackson world tribute that i created on Facebook. My page is the Michael Jackson Heal the world Page and maybe i have a website i do not know i run the page all the time just with my name. other opportunities have come my way but they all ask for money i just need to get started. I need to know how to get money i am a store for everyone but not getting paid.
I need to know how?
Actually, social justice and a fair taxation system would be 'spectacular' .. The end never justifies 'the game'..
Human Rights violations have never been worse, why not break down and try something legal instead?!
I am ready for my clean vote across the board ~ it won't speed up anything entertaining more crime sprees.
~ Thanks!
The first thing in my mind and I'm sure many people who listened to this snippet was, "If you want to give away money, I'm willing to take it!" Of course the best money is the kind you make on your own. You simply have to try harder than your competitors, keep your ears open and continue learning your craft… whatever that might be.
Great to see Tony still interviewing the best of the best! Rock on TR
You don't need to be a billionaire to think and act like this, you just need the passion and inspiration these people can give you – the best things in life ARE free, but you have to give back too! If you can't do it financially then do it with your spare time, your wisdom and your spirit.


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In the Phoenix version of the Craigslist Chronicles, we are going to look at the local Phoenix Metro, Tucson, and Flagstaff listings which will show billiard cues for sale throughout the state, and allow players, collectors, or businesses the chance to find a good deal.
The Phoenix Billiards Examiner makes no guarantee as to the validity of the information provided, nor for the availability of the products linked. Instead, this series is intended to provide potential information for players, collectors, and even businesses that purchase and consign used equipment to perhaps find a gem of a bargain throughout the state.
Player Pool Cue w/ Hard Case - $100 (Mesa)
McDermott Pool Cue's (Mesa River View)
Classic Sports Pool Cue - $20 (Tempe)
Pool Cues- one adult and one childs pool stick - $1 (apache Junction)
Schon-Meucci-McDermott-Mali-TCG Pool Cues For Sale
Pool Billiards Cue Stick - $225 (East)
Halex titanium pool cue - $1 (east)
Lucasi XI Pool Cue - $75 (Ocotillo)
We hope you enjoy the Phoenix Craigslist Chronicles, and look for the next one in a few days!


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Beginning June 5th through June 12th, the Chicago School of Hot Yoga will be featuring yoga demonstrations and offering free classes to the Chicago yoga and health community.
The Chicago School of Hot Yoga has become home to many people who have begun the practice of yoga, as well as many who continue and embrace both the physical and spiritual benefits of yoga.
Events during the week include some of Chicago's finest teachers, as well as a trunk/trade show. Discounted membership and class packages will be for sale. Specific schedule information can be obtained from our website www.chicagoschoolofhotyoga.com or call 773-868-9642 and ask for Jessica Carlin, Yoga Director.


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Why Nest will be bigger for Google than Android
Plus, Google has the opportunity to make real money from its entry into the internet of things. With Android, Google was playing catch-up, so Google's only real chance at beating Apple was to make Android free. Not so with the internet of things, which …
Google acquires Nest Labs for $3.2 billion
Nest not giving Google data access, still supporting iOS and Android
Why Nest will be bigger for Google than Android – Quartz
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How to Buy a Soldering Iron for Your Electronics Projects
Soldering is useful for electronics to create a strong physical connection between metals. A soldering iron — also called a soldering pencil — is the basic tool for soldering.
Here are some things to look for when purchasing a soldering iron:
The wattage rating should be between 20 and 50 watts. Note that the wattage doesn't control how hot the soldering iron gets. Instead, it controls how fast it heats up and how fast it regains its normal operating temperature after completing each solder joint.
Each time you solder, the tip of the soldering iron cools a bit as it transfers its heat to the wires you're joining and to the solder itself. A higher-wattage soldering iron can maintain a stable temperature longer while you're soldering a connection and can reheat itself faster in between.
The tip should be replaceable. When you buy your soldering iron, buy a few extra tips so you'll have replacements handy when you need them.
Although you can buy a soldering iron by itself for under $10, spend a few more dollars and buy a soldering station that includes an integrated stand. A good, secure place to rest your soldering iron when not in use is essential. Without a good stand, your workbench will soon be covered with unsightly burn marks.
A ground three-prong power plug is desirable, but not essential.
The grounding helps prevent static discharges that can damage some sensitive electronic components when you solder them.
More expensive models have built-in temperature control. Although not necessary, temperature control is a nice feature if you'll be doing a lot of soldering.


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1893: Juicy Fruit gum was introduced. The oldest brand in the Wrigley family, Juicy Fruit was launched just a few months ahead of Wrigley's Spearmint gum.
1944: During World War II, company president Philip Wrigley led an unusual move to support U.S. troops and protect the reputation of the company's brands. Because of wartime rationing, Wrigley could not make enough top-quality gum for everyone. So rather than compromise the high quality that people expected, the company took Wrigley's Spearmint, Doublemint and Juicy Fruit gum off the civilian market and dedicated the entire output of these brands to the U.S. Armed Forces. Juicy Fruit was reintroduced in 1946, and quickly regained, then exceeded, its pre-war popularity.1974: Juicy Fruit gum helped to launch the use of UPC codes as the first product to be scanned with a laser scanner. The milestone took place at a Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio, where a 10-pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit was run through a hand-made laser scanner.
2006: Wrigley announced a partnership with Chip Ganassi Racing with Feliz Sabaates. NASCAR driver Juan Pablo Montoya currently drives the No. 42 Wrigley's Juicy Fruit Dodge.
2008: Launch of Slim Pack.
2009: Launch of Slim Pack 3 Pack.
2009: Juicy Fruit is the first of the Wrigley's Brands to join the portfolio of Big E Pak offerings, while it is being offered for the first time in sugar-free pellet form


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Aside from releasing a string of releases that maintain a rare balance between visual and audio design, Audion has been something of an enigma since 2004. He is better known under his pop-music moniker Matthew Dear but is now shifting his focus to his techno-minimalist project. To follow the critical acclaim of his recent album "X", Audion debuted "Subverticul", his audio-visual tour this past Saturday - and Audion and Matthew Dear fans alike could not be more pleased with the unveiling.
Before the curtain was fully open Audion was already laying on a thick sub-bass roar that could alter your blood pressure through teeth chattering frequency alone. Revealing a massive tetrahedron-like structure between two triangles, he took to his multi-colored throne like the leader of a secret cult. The daunting structure encased Audion and his set-up, adding to the mystery of his music hardware of choice.
Visual projections lit the structures with increasingly mind-altering displays, seemingly ripped from an acid-head's best trips, which was perfect to complement the acid house squelch permeating many of his tracks. His musical structure and visuals play off one another perfectly and blur the senses, much like his past album covers.
Staying true to his avant-garde style are a musical attack and release that is almost too intuitive for a standard dance music fan. Rather than bore the audience with predictable drops, he lulls you into a tantalizingly unfamiliar cadence through frequency manipulation and delayed time signatures. He weaves his soundscapes like art with a look on his face that can only be described as post-coital satisfaction. His music is raw, untapered emotion and he is the conductor of that feeling.
All things considered, Audion's music packs that bass punch to satisfy the average fan with enough intricate detail to appease the pretentious audiophile. His visual set-up is daunting and will fit perfectly in a festival setting. At times his electronic riffs may seem a little jarring but this is where a rare patience must be exercised among those looking simply to party and fist pump. It was a successful debut that is sure to challenge performance norms.


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It's amazing what just under four years can do in Washington. We're coming up on the anniversary of an infamous Joe Biden gaffe - the hot mic moment when he told Obama that the signing of Obamacare was a "big fucking deal." Well, times have changed more than a little in the intervening years, and the hyped-up and excited Biden has been replaced by an obviously older, subdued, and downright gloomy version of his former self.
The reality of the landmark legislation is setting in, with very few moments of really good news. Numbers are filling the headlines, primarily focusing on the fact that there simply aren't enough people signing up for Obamacare. In Pennsylvania, even those that did sign up may not actually be covered. While Obama keeps pointing out that Obamacare is much more than just the flailing website - Healthcare.gov - one thing obviously got lost in that narrative. In order for people to be covered, the website must function properly. Otherwise, the people have to pay their premiums on their own, without the aid of entering financial information on a site that most experts in the field of internet security would say is not safe for such transactions. So, many Pennsylvanians haven't paid their premiums, if for no other reason because there wasn't a way to do it safely online.
Add to that the confusion of the delays of various requirements under the law - an issue that has many lawmakers up in arms over the president reaching beyond the power of his office - and it is no wonder that Biden is looking at least a little sullen. What is being done with the presidential pen presumably to save Obamacare from self-destructing, is a bad idea when GOP lawmakers propose it in the House. Obama may need to consider whether or not he's actually using a poison pen, because the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office is suggesting that the combination of Obamacare and the recently ordered increase in the minimum wage for Federal contractors is a toxic mix for low-wage earners.
So, it's not surprising that Biden was talking with supporters in hushed tones, looking weary and defeated, as he admitted that the enrollment goal set by the administration would fall short - much lower than anyone else had admitted. Just under four years has taken Biden from being a cheerleader by a hot mic, to quietly saying Obamacare has had a "hell of a start." Does it mean it's really bad when even the profanity Biden chooses gets knocked down a few notches?


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Social Media Tips Everyone (Including Businesses) Can Use
To celebrate America's birthday, the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, we're offering you fifty ways to be a bright star on social media and to show your rocket's red glare.
- Determine how you want to present yourself on social media. Before you dive into the social media pool, think about your personal brand. Will you try to keep your personal and professional lives separate?
- Remember anything you post on social media can become public or get shared without your realizing it. As I advise my nephews, consider that something that appears fun or harmless today may be viewed differently when you're applying for college or a job.
- Set up a personal social media account on the major social media platforms. You're building your own digital/social media footprint. Include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and Pinterest.
- Create a business page or profile on major social media platforms. Use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and Pinterest.
- Show up on social media regularly. Schedule time for social media interaction. This way you don't spend hours on social media without working towards any goal.
- Skip the me, me, me. Face it, even your mother doesn't want to know that much about you or what you're doing. Like your followers, she cares more about her interests than yours.
- Become known as a resource. Help others on social media by paying-it-forward.
- Be original and give credit where credit is due. Don't copy other people's work.
- Update your status regularly on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+. But space it out.
- Promote your social media presence. Beyond reaching out to family, friends and colleagues. Let people know where they can connect with you on social media in your emailings, blog, on business cards and other places online and offline.
- Start a blog. Many people overlook the fact that a blog is social media and owned media. Post at least two to three times a week to leverage most of the benefits of blogging multiple times a day.
- Share patterns and recipes on your blog. Give prospects a reason to buy your product.
- Mobilize your blog. Make sure that it renders on a smartphone or tablet.
- Add social sharing buttons to your blog posts and other website content. Make it easy for visitors to share your content as it yields earned views.
- Create a podcast. Michael Stelzner of Social Media Examiner believes that this is the media format of the near future. Include it in your blog.
- Slice your blog post into a set of tweets. This enables you to share your blog post differently over time.
- Made your images pinnable. In fact, go one step further and incorporate a useful data graphic in your blog post to encourage sharing.
- Use Click-to-Tweet to make data points or quotes easily tweetable. This encourages sharing of your blog posts.
- Leave comments on your favorite blogs. Write thoughtful contributions to the conversation. BUT don't use this as an opportunity to paste your URL on other blogs!
- Respond to comments on your blog. Every blogger wants comments. By responding to each one with a thoughtful answer, you'll double the number of comments and encourage others to join the conversation.
- Start a Tumblr. This is particularly important if you're targeting a young demographic (teens and twenty-somethings) or if you have a visual product.
- Show customers how to style your product. Customers seek information regarding how to use your offering. Use Facebook, your blog, Tumblr and Pinterest to strut your stuff.
- Encourage visitors and customers to like your business on Facebook. Include a call-to-action on your website, emailings and blog.
- Share photographs that are relevant to your business on Facebook. Make it fun and personal.
- Spotlight your customers on Facebook. Alternatively, you can get them to share their photographs of your product. This works well for crafts. Ford gets customers to share photos of their old Ford cars.
- Advertise on Facebook. Micro-target your message.
- Respond to customer questions on Facebook and Twitter. Let customers know if you have limited hours or they'll expect you to be there 24/7.
- Curate useful information on Twitter. The goal is to become known as an expert. Schedule your tweets through out the day.
- Participate in a Twitter chat. Show that you're a member of the community. This is a time to interact with others in real time.
- Start a Twitter chat. This is useful to help build your thought leadership. Understand that it can take time to gain momentum.
- Incorporate hashtags into your tweets to extend your reach.
- Test out Vine. Give your target audience real time info they can use.
- Reach out to colleagues with a note. Make your connection personal.
- Write reviews for former colleagues on LinkedIn. Again, pay-it-forward.
- Use LinkedIn to fill open positions. It's one of the most common reasons small businesses use this platform.
- Join LinkedIn Groups to expand your network. Become an active participant.
- Put yourself in film—well, at least video. Start a YouTube channel.
- Tape videos at tradeshows. Don't forget to add searchable text.
- Interview experts on video. Post these videos on your blog and on YouTube.
- Establish your authorship on Google+. This says it all.
- Hold a Google+ hangout. Test out this platform for your business.
- Ask customers to rate and/or review your products. Use your post-purchase follow up to get customers to come back. If you're nervous about what they'll say, then you need to engage with customers and resolve any issues first.
- Share presentations on Slideshare. This is useful for businesses as well as solopreneurs looking for work. Bear in mind that Slideshare isn't only for presentations!
- Include hashtags in your presentations both live and online. Expand your reach beyond the event.
- Establish a presence on Instagram. Show the beauty in your brand and products. Also, check out their new video option.
- Don't overlook Flickr, the granddaddy of image sites. It can provide another way to get backlinks by requesting that people who use your images link to your site. (BTW—Facebook is the biggest repository of photographs. Think baby pictures.)
- Answer questions on Quora. Help others by responding to questions.
- Monitor ratings and review sites. Think Yelp, TripAdvisor, Amazon and others. While not always considered formal social media (is that an oxymoron?), they provide public interaction and sharing. Additionally, they're often entryways to your products.
- Use targeted social media platforms. Depending on your interests or business focus, niche social media venues can be very useful. My favorite is Ravelry, a community dedicated to knitters, crocheters and spinners.
- Test the new, new social media options. If you're one of the cool techies, it's useful to continually test new venues. (BTW—Ian Cleary does a good job of this on Social Razor.) Among the newer platforms are Snapchat (big with the teen set,) and Potluck.
No matter how you celebrate your independence on social media, please remember to be nice. You never know how someone at the other end of your communications may interpret your interactions.
What other social media tips would you add to this list and why?
Have a wonderful holiday!
Happy marketing,
Heidi Cohen
P.S. We won't be publishing on Thursday, July 4th since we'll be enjoying the real life fireworks.
P.P.S. The title of today's post is from this list, in case you're looking for inspiration.
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Michael Wayne Campbell Jr., 28, of Harrisonburg, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at his home in Harrisonburg.
Mr. Campbell was born Oct. 14, 1984, in Rockingham County. He is survived by his parents, Sharon Sue Stover and stepfather, Skip Stover, and his father, Michael Wayne Campbell Sr.
He attended Harrisonburg High School and worked as a security guard with Wackenhut Security until his health would not allow him to continue.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Michael Ryan Campbell and mother, Kimberly Curry; his fiancée, Stephanie Bragg; one brother, Randy Rexrode and wife, Kelli; three sisters, Theresa Campbell and fiancé, Jerry Shifflett, Tina Campbell and fiancé, Joseph Bilyard, and Amanda C. Ratliff; three sisters-in-law, Linah Bilyard, Sarah Bilyard and Amanda Regan; a number of nieces and nephews and loved ones that were like family, Joseph Light and Amber Byrd.
Pastor George Williams will conduct a funeral service at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the McMullen Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends until 6 p.m. following the service.
A graveside service will be held Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Weavers Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg to assist with funeral expenses, 5784 Greenmount Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com .


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Measurement of arginine kinase activity in hemolymph ...
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|The concentration of arginine kinase (AK) in the hemolymph of lobsters may aid in the identification of muscle diseases in these animals in the same way that creatine kinase activity in blood plasma does in mammalian species. Both manual and automated analysis methods were developed for measuring AK levels in the hemolymph of the American lobster Homarus americanus. A commercial reagent that is used to measure creatine kinase in human blood serum was modified by substituting phospho-L-arginine for creatine phosphate as the substrate to allow measurement of the AK enzyme. Stability of the enzyme in lobster hemolymph plasma was less than 3 h at room temperature (22 degree C), 6 h when refrigerated (2-5 degree C), and 24 h when frozen (-20 degree C). Comparisons were made between the manual and automated protocols using three lobster hemolymph plasma samples. The average recovery in the latter relative to the former was 103%. The automated assay was linear up to 1,940 U/L. Precision studies were conducted using the automated procedure with low and high AK plasma samples. Coefficients of variation were less than 2% for the within-run (N = 15) and less than 3.5% for the between-run assays (N = 7). A nonparametric description (range, 9-3,322 U/L; median, 111 U/L; 25th-75th percentiles, 71-304 U/L) was applied to the data from the automated method for AK concentrations in lobster plasma using 95 healthy lobsters obtained during the 1995 spring season in Lobster Fishing Area 26A, Prince Edward Island. No significant differences in AK levels were detected between male and female lobsters. Identifiable increases in hemolymph AK activity were detected in 5 out of 10 lobsters 44 d after they were experimentally infected with the ciliate parasite Anophryoides haemophila. Our applications will facilitate consistent analysis of AK levels in the hemolymph of the American lobster.
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The Fort Collins Parents of Multiples Club's Spring Sale will be Saturday, April 24 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the The Edge Sports Center, 4450 Denrose Court, Fort Collins, 80524 (on frontage road at I-25 and Mulberry). The club has doubled the amount of computers to keep the lines shorter and checkout time quicker. Click here if you have questions regarding the sale.
The Boulder County Parents of Twins & More Semi-Annual Sale will be Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 at the Boulder Valley Christian Church, 7100 South Boulder Road, Boulder, 80303. You will find gently used infant and children's clothing, toys and equipment. Admission is $1 at the door per person. Purchases can be made with cash and credit card only. There will be a half price sale on select items from noon to 1:00 p.m. Click here if you have questions regarding the sale or would like to be added to the club's e-mail list for future sales.
The Colorado Springs Parents of Multiples Club's Annual Everything 4 Kids Sale will be held June 12 at Beth-El Mennonite Church, 4625 Ranch Drive, 80918. If you have kids, this event is "2 Big 2 Miss". You will find a great selection of gently used merchandise for infants to school age children ranging from toys to clothing to furniture and equipment; plus maternity items and much more! Admission is $1 at the door. Click here if you have questions regarding the sale.
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The Center for Security Policy (CSP) released a new report on Monday to the Paulding County Republican Examiner and other media outlets through email communications, analyzing reforms announced by President Obama in the wake of former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden's unauthorized disclosure of vital intelligence programs.
The CSP report refers to Obama's 45-minute speech on January 17, 2014 where he is ordering NSA phone data limits, tighter restrictions for spying on international leaders but some members of Congress remain skeptical.
FoxNews reported that Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY said in a statement, "While I am encouraged the president is addressing the NSA spying program because of pressure from Congress and the American people, I disappointed in the details."
While Obama was short on details, CSP is warning Obama that his new NSA reforms will jeopardize national security.
The CPS' new report analysis, "A Critique of President Obama's Reforms of U.S. Intelligence", concludes that while the president had decided to reject some of the more radical recommendations made by a panel, the panel he named last summer, the reforms he announced on January 17, will seriously undermine U.S. intelligence capabilities and could damage American national security.
In the CSP report, authored by CSP Senior Fellows and former Central Intelligence Agency analysts Fred Fleitz and Clare M. Lopez, in part observed the following of Obama's reforms.
President Obama's reforms of NSA programs reflect a dangerous bias against signals intelligence and could weaken the crucial role it plays in gathering intelligence to protect our nation's security.
Despite the president's claims that the NSA metadata is an important program designed to fill pre-9/11 intelligence gaps, the changes Obama has mandated would impose bureaucratic and legal hurdles that will make it almost impossible to use.
The president's proposal to move the metadata database from NSA to a third party would create real privacy concerns.
President Obama's directive that signals intelligence collection must respect the privacy rights of non-U.S. citizens is inconsistent with the nature of intelligence and will harm U.S. national security… and second, the president's decision to exempt dozens of foreign heads of state from U.S. intelligence surveillance is a serious mistake.
In regards to those two observations, Fleitz and Lopez said, "We are especially concerned that this will make collection difficult against terrorists in friendly countries planning attacks against U.S. interests. We are very concerned about this because of the occasional need to surveil close allies to learn leadership plans and intentions related to important U.S. interests."
Fleitz and Lopez continued, "Congress should reject President Obama's proposal for FISA Court advocates. This idea will further complicate what is already a cumbersome legal process in the name of addressing what are unfounded privacy concerns."
The report further stated that care must be taken in declassifying information on sensitive intelligence programs.
"We are concerned that Mr Obama's rush to declassify FISA court decisions and national security letters is endangering sensitive electronic surveillance programs, sources and methods and will enable America's adversaries to better conceal their malevolent intentions and activities," said Lopez and Fleitz.
"While we agree with President Obama's proposal to study "Big Data," we are concerned that the commission he proposes will narrowly focus on privacy concerns and ignore intelligence collection possibilities."
Lastly, in the report's observation points, Lopez and Fleitz stated, "Instead of focusing on alleged and unproven privacy concerns from U.S. intelligence programs stemming from the compromise of classified documents by Edward Snowden, President Obama's intelligence reform speech should have focused on improving the security clearance process and the security of classified networks."
Frank J. Gaffney, Jr., President and CEO of the Center for Security Policy, commented and said, "Many critics of NSA programs – and even some of their supporters – have dismissed President Obama's intelligence reform speech as inconsequential, mere window dressing or an exercise in splitting the difference. This is not the case."
"As the Center's Fred Fleitz and Clare Lopez make clear in this new report, many of the President Obama's announced changes will damage crucial signals intelligence efforts. In particular, his extending of privacy protections to non-U.S. citizens threatens to undermine all U.S. intelligence collection," Gaffney continued.
"It is crucial that U.S. intelligence officials and Members of Congress weigh in with the president to stop these reforms and protect U.S. security in a dangerous world."
Fleitz and Lopez's did a previous analysis entitled, "Report and Recommendations of The President's Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies" and the report was sent to President Obama prior to his January 17, 2014 speech.


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This dark roast makes for a good sip of coffee. Whether it's straight up or with milk, no matter how you drink it, you'll never be disappointed. This is the coffee that takes you beyond. The final destination? The decision is yours.
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I've been a happy user of cmd-key-happy for running emacs -nw on my Mac. After upgrading to 10.6.6 and rebooting, cmd-key-happy seems to run, but doesn't seem to function. There isn't much in the way of support or mailing lists for the tool itself, so I figured I'd at least post here to see if the problem is a general one or mine. Does anyone know if cmd-key-happy has a problem with 10.6.6?
Working fine for me on 10.6.6.
Is there anything in the logs that indicates a problem:
No, it's not broken by 10.6, but it may have a conflict with Google Chrome. I had similar symptoms (had been running fine for a long time, then noticed it wasn't functioning even though the process was running, and cmd-key-happy-restart didn't fix it), but restarting Google Chrome fixed cmd-key-happy. Thanks to Drew R.'s comment on a different answer here for pointing that out.


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Secretary of State for Health Approves Next Phase of Foundation Trust Application
Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health, has given the green light for Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust to move into the final phase of its application to become a Foundation Trust.
The Trust has already passed through detailed scrutiny of its plans and a range of support documentation submitted in earlier phases of its application. The Secretary of State's support is a legislative requirement that applicants must obtain in order to progress through to final stage of the application process.
Monitor, the external body that reviews and authorises all Foundation Trusts in England, will now inspect the work of the Trust closely, starting later this year.
Explained the Trust's interim chief executive David Allcock: "A lot of hard work lies ahead, but this is a very significant step, and a welcome development.
"We have worked very hard on our application, and look forward to working with Monitor to ensure our organisation completes this process in as strong a position as we can achieve.
"Our staff deserve hearty congratulations for all the successful work they have done to date, but we know there is much still to be done."
During the Monitor stage the Trust will be holding its first ever election to form a Council of Governors. The Trust is looking for people from among its 13,000-plus members to stand in the election and become Governors. They will form a body of people who will hold the Trust Board of Directors to account in the newly-formed Foundation Trust.
In order for the general public to stand for a Governor position, they must sign up and become a member of the Trusts Foundation membership scheme. Free to join, it gives members the opportunity to support their local NHS Trust and help develop the Trust's services for the communities it serves.
To find out more about becoming a member or standing as Governor of the Partnership Trust, please visit http://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/makeadifference


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My Favorite Posts from The Kitchn
- Look! Crispy, Creamy Avocado Fries - These ingenious fries may even upstage my long-time obsession with guacamole. A notion that would please plenty of people in my life, relieving them of the weekly strain of hearing me ask "can we have guacamole again soon?" Every. Single. Day.
- Small Business Saturday: 30 Etsy Shops for Cooks - I love the idea of supporting small business in all its incarnations and Etsy is one of my favorite places to do so. This roundup of Etsy shops added plenty of new favorite small businesses to support again and again (or at least spend hours dreaming of places to store the handmade ceramics, gorgeous linen aprons and tea towels.
- Liquored-Up Sweets: 11 Spiked and Boozy Desserts - I can't resist the urge to splash a bit of booze in my baked goods. These 11 ways of incorporating spirits into dessert include port-stewed prunes and whiskey-spiked sorbet. So inspiring.
- 10 Ways To Eat Brinner (Breakfast For Dinner) - 10 fabulous new ways to enjoy breakfast for dinner. They had me at "Brinner."
- Look! Savoury Broccoli Cupcakes - Gorgeous, tasty and brilliant. I can't wait to try this technique with other seasonal veggies.
My Favorite Posts from Around the Web
- Pistachio - Cocoa Nib Macarons With Bourbon Buttercream from My Tartelette - Not too sweet, with just a hint of chocolaty flavor, cocoa nibs are one of my favorite ingredients. Combine that with bourbon and pistachios, then blend those flavors into something sweet and I'm sold. Not to mention Helene's awe-inspiring photography and amazing eye for props.
- Rainier Cherry and Pumpkin Seed Butter Financiers from Cannelle et Vanille - The combination of unlikely flavors makes these amazing little (gluten-free!) cakes a showstopping treat for guests...or a lovely afternoon snack with a cup of tea.
- Watermelon Radishes, Candied Walnuts, and the Best Salad Ever from Sweet Fine Day - I love everything about this post on one of my very favorite blogs (they also run Whimsy and Spice, one of my favorite Brooklyn-based online sweet shops). This post roped me in with the tiny, perfectly lit watermelon radish, captivated me with gingery, candied walnuts and left me happily snacking on the leftover pomegranate seeds.
- Sunday Morning Baked Eggs from What Katie Ate - I've already waxed poetic on my love for "Brinner" so does it really come as a surprise that this post on baked eggs make the list? Katie's beautiful photography and innovative ingredients made breakfast for dinner even more enjoyable. (Is that possible?)
- Tiramisù That Soaks Up Wine Instead of Coffee from The New York Times - A good tiramisu is one of my favorite ways to cap off a meal and I love to see what Melissa Clark has to share with us in her always enticing A Good Appetitecolumn for The New York Times. By soaking ladyfingers in a sweet, fizzy wine rather than espresso, this recipe is another great - and unexpected - way to add a bit of spirit to dessert.
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Welcome to The Kitchn's end-of-year roundup! We are rounding up some of our favorite (and your favorite) posts from the last year, including lots of recipes. We are also shaking out our reader mailbag, and giving you a few more great guest posts from our friends.
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