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There is an element of schadenfreude in seeing the Europeans disappointed in the man they hailed and fervently wished would win the presidency 5 years ago. I guess the bromance between Obama and Putin has flamed out.
by Michael Hirsh
President Obama's honeymoon with the world is over.
What was it, exactly, about Obama's controversy-marred trip to Germany and the G8 Summit in Northern Ireland that fell so flat? Ummm, how about … everything?
There were the snarky words from Vladimir Putin, who expressed an almost Soviet-esque distance from Washington in his views about Syria. "Of course our opinions do not coincide," the Russian leader said bluntly. There was the coded warning from Chancellor Angela Merkel about spying on friends, and her and Obama's continuing frostiness over the issue of economic stimulus versus austerity. Above all, there was Obama's vague attempt at the Brandenburg Gate to capture some wisp of his past glory by pledging vague plans to cut nuclear arms and an even vaguer concept of "peace with justice."
The "peace with justice" line was a quote from John F. Kennedy, Obama's attempt to steal just a little of JFK's thunder from 50 years before. [……..] A crowd that, at about 4,500, was also much, much smaller than Obama drew as a candidate in 2008.
Not only is the honeymoon long over, folks. The marriage is becoming deeply troubled and, increasingly, loveless.
On June 26, 1963, you may recall from your history books, Kennedy flew to West Berlin, which was isolated behind the Iron Curtain, and declared "Ich bin ein Berliner" to delirious roars from a crowd of 450,000 Germans who immediately understood that he was telling them that "all free men, wherever they may live," stood behind them.
Some linguists later quibbled that Kennedy should have said "Ich bin Berliner," and that by adding the "ein" he was really saying, "I'm a jelly doughnut," since "Berliner" was the name of a pastry in some parts of Germany. […….]
In contrast to JFK, and Ronald Reagan's almost-as-famous line 24 years later — "Mr, Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" — Obama came across as more of a jelly doughnut, a little soft and perhaps too sweet inside, especially compared to the hard-edged Putin. After their meeting, it was clear that Putin, right or wrong, was pursuing a set course on Syria and other issues, frankly backing the regime of Bashar al-Assad, while Obama was continuing to temporize over how much and what kind of aid he would give to the Syrian rebels.
"We cannot dictate the pace of change in places like the Arab world, but we must reject the excuse that we can do nothing to support it," the president declared in his Brandenburg Gate speech. It wasn't much of an applause line. [……..]
Compare that to Putin's active military support of Assad, which has helped the Syrian dictator regain the advantage against the rebels, and Putin's harsher words. After his meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron, in opposition to arming the rebels, Putin declared: "You will not deny that one does not really need to support the people who not only kill their enemies, but open up their bodies, eat their intestines in front of the public and cameras. Are these the people you want to support? Is it them who you want to supply with weapons? Then this probably has little relation to humanitarian values that have been preached in Europe for hundreds of years."
And even as he quoted Kennedy in his Brandenburg Gate speech Obama appeared to hop lightly from topic to topic, much as his foreign policy has. "The Russians know what they want. [………]
Indeed, as I have previously written, to a degree that the administration has not really acknowledged, Russia under Putin has become the chief countervailing force to U.S. power and influence around the world, even more so than China, which often follows Moscow's lead in the U.N. Security Council.
So now, instead of the Americans, it's the Russians who are delivering up the challenging quotes, and drawing the hard lines, in Europe. History may well still be on Obama's side, as he suggested by touting Berlin's "lesson of the ages" in his speech. The audiences, perhaps not so much.
Read the rest – Obama's turbulent European vacation
Tags: Angela Merkel, David Cameron, Michael Hirsh, Vladimir Putin


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Craig's Philosphy
Native Texan Craig Cameron, one of the original
clinicians, is on the road more than 44 weeks a year
covering 80,000 miles demonstrating the style of
horsemanship he has perfected in the last 23 years.
Called the "public defender of the horse,"� Craig
dedicates himself to those who educate their horses by
first educating themselves. At an age where most have
long since retired the thought of starting colts, Craig
Cameron known as "The Cowboy"s Clinician,"� starts
hundreds of horses each year; plus his four-day clinics
held at his ranches in Bluff Dale, TX and Lincoln, NM
blend education with entertainment.
Clinic topics range from basic to advanced horsemanship,
colt starting, ranch and cattle work, problem-solving,
reining and trail obstacles. This year he plans to
incorporate horse-camping and back-country riding
techniques into his lesson plans.
Craig has created a program that builds confidence and
trust between man and horse. Rather than fight the
animal, he offers patience and understanding that leaves
the horse wanting to do what is asked of him. In the
early 80"s Craig was fortunate to meet a man named Ray
Hunt who opened his eyes to the art of working through
understanding when training horses. Building upon his
experiences, Craig uses a philosophy of teaching that
eliminates rough handling of horses earning him a
well-deserved international following.
Craig is
headquartered out of his unique Double Horn Ranch in
Bluff Dale, TX and in Lincoln, NM.
Cameron"s original entertaining and motivational style
is regularly sought after by TV, radio, magazine, fairs,
ranches, concerts, universities and many celebrities.
Craig has worked with and for such notables as Lynn
Anderson, Ralph Lauren, Ty Murray, Michael Martin
Murphy, Cody Lambert, Bum Phillips, Charmayne James, Bob
Moorehouse, Buck Taylor and others. Singing artist Red
Steagall says, "Cameron"s year includes hundreds of
public appearances nationwide, in Europe and in the
Canadian Provinces. He always entertains the crowd and
he"s as good with a horse as anybody I have ever seen."�
His humility
and fairness go a long way with horses and people and by
using the western way of life so successfully in his
endeavor to teach and communicate his skills, Craig is
keeping our western heritage alive. Craig has been a
regular for many years at "Michael Martin Murphy West-
tests,"� Amanllo Ranch Rodeo, National Cowboy Symposium,
Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium. Wichita falls Ranch
Rodeo. Edmonton Farmfair and Canadian National Finals
Rodeo. Red Steagall"s Cowboy Gatherings, Tulsa Farm
Show, Oklahoma City Farm Show, Midwest Agriland Farm
Show, Minnesota Horse Expo, Michigan Horse Expo, West
Dakota Roundup, Abilene Western Heritage and many other
shows. Craig"s incredible brand of horsemanship has
brought him national sponsorships from such companies as
Purina Mills, Priefert Mfg., Sundowner Trailers, Polaris
Ranger, Professionals Choice, EQ Solutions, and Farnam to name a few. Craig has a long line
of horse handling products, including his successful and
very popular four-video collection Gentle Horse
Breaking, Dark into Light, Predator-Prey and his newest,
Back to Basics, are still being sold world-wide. He
introduced in 2004 his new book and a new line of
Craig"s hard
work has not gone unnoticed In 2002, he was awarded the
prestigious Working Cowboy of the Year award by the
American Cowboy Culture Awards Committee, he was one of
only three men selected to participate in the First
Whisper Challenge Competition in August of 2002. Craig
is also featured weekly in Hoof Beats on cable TV and is
a regular on R-FD-TV. Cameron"s cowboy humor, often
compared to Will Rogers, and his common sense approach
(Craig calls it horse-sense) are opening the eyes of
horses and horse enthusiasts world-wide. Put to the test
by countless numbers of tough horses, Craig Cameron is
still going strong. He was recently asked by a reporter,
"I guess you are going to "ride until hell freezes
over."� Craig"s reply, "When hell freezes over, I am
going to start riding on ice,"� The reporter"s response,
"...and that"s Craig Cameron."�
"Craig has a
genuine love and compassion for horses. He respects them
enough to try to see through their eyes."� -- Ty Murray
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Believe it or not an Oregon couple is weighing the decision on whether or not to keep their beloved family cat that attacked their baby and then turned on them on Sunday.
Lux, a 22 pound house cat, is being caged after holding an Oregon family hostage and attacking their 7 month old baby. They were forced into their bedroom by the cat where they called 911.
Police are referring to Lux as a " ferocious feline."
Lux "went over the edge" according to his owners after he was punished for scratching the baby. He started charging his owners and growling. Even the family dog sought refuge in the bedroom with the family.
Lux's owners sat that "He's got kind of a history of violence." The caller stated that the cat would charge them when they tried to leave the bedroom.
Officers sat that Lux "attempted to flee custody" through the kitchen when they arrived on the scene.
Lux was unharmed in his capture by way of a dog snare and crate.
In a police statement officers stated that "The cat remained behind bars in the custody of the family, and officers cleared the scene and continued to fight crime elsewhere in the city."
Lux has been his normal self since the incident.


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Beekeeper, Shepherd and Cowboy
By Bob Hueston on Feb 06, 2007
BeekeeperBees are very self-sufficient creatures. They know what to do, and they are very eager to go do it. The role of the beekeeper in an apiary is to create an environment in which the bees can be productive.
The beekeeper must provide the physical resources that a colony of bees needs to produce honey, including a hive in which to build their honeycombs. And the beekeeper must make sure the bees have access to nectar-producing flowers. The bees are also a vital part of farming, so the beekeeper will work to establish a symbiotic relationship with agriculture, ensuring that the bees have plenty of nectar, and in turn the bees provide a pollinating service to the farmer.
It's not sufficient for a beekeeper to simply own bees. In order for bees to be productive, the beekeeper needs to ensure that the colony consists of the right members -- a queen, drones, and workers (both foragers and ripeners). Having the right combination of bees is essential to a productive colony.
A beekeeper cannot force a bee to make honey; he does not have to. Bees do what bees do naturally, and will remain with the colony and work hard as long as there are appropriate resources for them to do their job. A beekeeper cannot tell a bee how to make honey. If he tried, he'd probably get stung on the nose (I once got an email from a manager saying, "We have a lot of bugs. Let's assign engineers, get them root-caused, and implement fixes asap." Sometimes I wish I had a stinger!) A beekeeper does not count the number of flowers a bee visits each day; he measures the colony based on its output, the amount of honey being produced. A beekeeper cannot force a bee to stay with the hive. Bees are free to leave whenever they want. The beekeeper trusts the bees to return every evening. And when the hive is overcrowded, the beekeeper tries to prepare another hive so the bees can expand without having to leave the apiary.
Engineering project leaders need to look at the system in total -- the system that our project fits into, and the system of individuals that make up our team and our organization. As a beekeeper, the project leader acts as:
- Systems Engineer: Looks at the overall design to ensure that the product fits within the system, just as the colony fits into the environment.
- Team Builder: Works to ensure the project team has the right members, with the appropriate mix of skills in the correct quantities. Works with other teams and organizations to achieve symbiosis with other organizations.
- Empowerer: Trusts the engineers on his team to do good work, and empowers them to make decisions.
Sheep follow a shepherd because they know and trust him; and the shepherd knows his sheep. A shepherd typically does not own the flock. He's a hired hand charged with their care. He needs to make sure the sheep are safe, healthy and growing. He leads them into areas with grass to eat, safe from wolves and other predators. A shepherd knows each and everyone of his sheep, and when one is in trouble, he will leave the flock to go help.
A shepherd moves the flock as a cohesive group. He does not need to force sheep to follow him. He simply leads the way, and they follow because they know that he is always acting in their best interest. Being organized in a flock is also safer for the sheep -- they can look out for each other.
A shepherd will brag about his flock, and praise his sheep. He doesn't walk around saying, "I'm a great shepherd," for if he did, people would tell him to get back to tending the sheep. Instead he promotes his sheep, keeps them healthy, happy and productive, and brags about them, and as people admire the flock, they will also recognize the shepherd that tends them.
Engineering project leaders need to recognize that the people we work with are indeed human beings. It sounds funny to say this, but all too often one can start treating people as tools to get a job done, looking at head count instead of faces. As a shepherd, the project leader acts as:
- Guide: Moves the team in an organized and calm manner through difficult situations, earning the trust of the team members.
- Relationship Builder: Builds relationships with team members, and establishes relationships with other teams, management, and customers.
- Mentor: Always looks out for the well being of the team members. Ensures they have the opportunity to grow, learn, and improve.
I was once at a conference and a presenter was talking about the importance of establishing rapport with others. "Get to know them as people, their likes and dislikes, their hobbies. And when you need help, they'll be more willing to come to your aid," she explained. One member of the audience (whom I'm ashamed to admit I actually knew personally) raised his hand and asked, "Won't they eventually see through this?" The presenter looked confused. "You know," he continued, "all this pretending to be interested in them." That illustrates the difference between most people and good leaders -- good leaders do not pretend to be interested; they develop genuine relationships with others.
Cowboy: Goal Oriented
The term cowboy can have a negative connotation: someone who works outside the rules. But here I'm referring to the real, working cowboy, who moves a herd of cattle across the countryside.
Before starting a cattle drive, the cowboy needs to select a route. He factors in all sorts of environmental variables -- snowfall, river depths, etc -- and plans where the herd should be on any given day, based on the number of miles they should be able to traverse of a given terrain. The cowboy looks at the big picture, and determines the best way to accomplish the goal.
Out on the drive, the cowboy keeps the cattle moving quickly in the right direction. Speed is important, but so too is keeping the herd together and organized. He prods the slow cattle to keep up with the herd, and makes sure the faster ones don't get too far ahead of their peers. And when cattle wander off in the right direction, he's there to lead them back onto the right path.
Always, the cowboy is thinking about the goal, and monitoring the herd's progress toward that goal.
Engineering project leaders need to identify the goal, and drive everyone toward a successful finish. As a cowboy, the project leader acts as:
- Visionary: Understands the goal, and all the factors that stand between his team and achieving the goal.
- Motivator: Encourages everyone on the team to keep moving forward.
- Navigator: Keeps everyone moving in the right direction, never losing sight of the ultimate goal.
Some leaders are good beekeepers and shepherds, but lack the cowboy drive. They'll assemble a great team, and identify the goal, then sit back and hope something good happens. I call them laissez-faire leaders -- they exhibit a hands-off approach to leading their teams. Good leaders will know what every single team members is working on, where there are, and where they need to go next in order for the entire team to achieve its goal.
One Trick Ponies
I'm mixing metaphors here, but I have seen many examples of leaders which exhibit one of the leadership roles I've outlined above: one-trick ponies. They can be successful, but their lack of well-roundedness will always hold them back.
Consider the leader who is only a good bee keeper. They will understand the product, and perhaps have a great vision of what it should be, but they're unable to drive the organization toward the goal. They may understand how to work the corporate system, but lack the skills to form a close-knit team. They tend to be alouf and introspective. People often say of them, "He's got great ideas, but he never delivers."
The leader who's a shepherd builds a great team -- his people trust him and love to work for him. But the team itself tends to be unproductive. They don't have a key product they're working on. Or they wander aimlessly around, from technology to technology. Or they develop a great technology but are unable to get all the bugs out and it never ships. I worked at a company that fired a shepherd once; all of the engineers were irate because he was a beloved manager, but in all the years I worked there, he had never delivered a product.
Finally, the cowboy drives people hard and never loses sight of the goal. But in the process, he often overworks his team members; in turn, the team members tend not to trust him because they believe he'd betray them to achieve his own goals. This person also moves forward without regard to how the system works. From a technical perspective, they deliver a feature that doesn't play with the other product features. From an organizational perspective, they don't follow established processes, and are always seeking waivers, or bad-mouthing the system for holding them back.
Playing one, or even two of the leadership roles can result in a marginally successful leader. But when a person understands and plays all three roles, they perform at a much higher level.


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The Library of Congress has issued their 2014 list of recordings to be preserved in the National Recording Registry, bringing the total number of honored records to 400.
Every year, 25 new works are added to the registry which was originally formed in 2000. Each selected track or album is deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" and must be at least ten years old.
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington said of the registry: "These recordings represent an important part of America's culture and history. As technology continually changes and formats become obsolete, we must ensure that our nation's aural legacy is protected. The National Recording Registry is at the core of this effort."
This year's inductees:
•The Laughing Song - George Washington Johnson (c. 1896)
•They Didn't Believe Me - Harry Macdonough and Alice Green (1915)
•Brother, Can You Spare a Dime - Bing Crosby; Rudy Vallee (both 1932)
•Were You There - Roland Hayes (1940)
•Caldonia - Louis Jordan (1945)
•Dust My Broom - Elmore James (1951)
•When I Stop Dreaming - The Louvin Brothers (1955)
•Cathy's Clown - The Everly Brothers (1960)
•Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969)
•Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley (1994)
•A Night at Birdland (Vols. 1 and 2) - Art Blakey (1954)
•Texas Sharecropper and Songster - Mance Lipscomb (1960)
•The First Family - Vaughn Meader (1962)
•Carnegie Hall Concert with Buck Owens and His Buckaroos - Buck Owens and His Buckaroos (1966)
•Theme from 'Shaft' - Isaac Hayes (1971)
•Only Visiting This Planet - Larry Norman (1972)
•Celia & Johnny - Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco (1974)
•Copland Conducts Copland: Appalachian Spring - Aaron Copland (1974)
•Heart Like a Wheel - Linda Ronstadt (1974)
•Sweeney Todd - Original Cast Recording (1979)
•The Joshua Tree - U2 (1987)
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Cris Cyborg: 'No Other Champs In MMA Would Fight Muay Thai'
Invicta FC champion, Cris 'Cyborg', is coming off her first-ever defeat in Muay Thai. Last Friday she fought, Jorina Baars, in one of the most entertaining female fights of all time and came up short on the judges scorecards. Check the video above for her post-fight reaction.


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April 14, 2012
STILLWATER, Okla. (SMU) - The SMU women's soccer team was handed its first loss of the spring on Saturday afternoon in a 1-0 defeat to Oklahoma State. Kendra Boydstun registered the game-winner for the Cowgirls in the first half.
"We were disappointed to lose at OSU this weekend," said SMU head coach Brent Erwin. "The girls played great and worked incredibly hard. It was a good game, but the result just did not go our way. It was good to play a quality opponent in what proved to be very tough weather conditions. It was a good challenge and we will be better for the experience. "
The Mustangs will now turn their attention toward another 2011 NCAA tournament qualifier in Texas A&M. The Ponies travel to College Station, Texas, for a 1 p.m. CT, kick-off on April 21.
"We are excited to go and play at Texas A&M," Erwin said. "They are a good team and it will be a very good game for us as we continue to prepare for the fall."


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The Saints have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with veteran wide receiver Courtney Roby.
Roby, who has excelled as a kick returner as well as on kick coverage since joining the Saints as a free agent in 2008, was one of the team's 11 unsigned player at the start of the free agency signing period on March 12.
Roby's teammates have elect him as a permanent captain for the special teams units the past two seasons.
Roby has played in 61 games with the Saints. The former Indiana University standout has averaged 25.6 yards on 94 kickoff returns with one TD and has also recorded a club-best 61 special teams stops with two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble over that period.
The 6-foot, 189-pound Roby played in 13 games in 2012 and again was among the team leaders with 10 special teams tackles. He also recovered a blocked punt in the season opener against the Washington Redskins that he returned for a touchdown,


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Senior defensive tackle Carlos Williams has the support of two families
By Blair Willis
Arizona Athletic Media Relations
One moment he is a hardworking, emotional, Arizona football player. The next moment he is a relaxed, laid-back, family man.
Who is he?
He is Carlos Williams, a 6-4, 305-pound defensive tackle and student-athlete. It may not be hard to spot him around campus, but if you only knew him off the field, you wouldn't realize he has a completely different side to him.
Williams hails from Montbello High School in Denver, Colo. It was there that Williams began to emerge as a star both on and off the field. On the field he was a three-year starter while playing three positions (tight end, guard and defensive end). All three years he earned all-city honors, and was selected by the Denver Post as one of the state's top 15 players. He also made the Principal's Honor Roll for three years.
But all was not so good in Denver for Williams, particularly the weather. When offered a football scholarship to play for the University of Arizona, Williams wasted no time in making one of the biggest decisions of his life.
"I played a couple games in blizzards in Denver, and I was just tired of the snow," Williams said.
With his bags packed for Tucson, Williams had no idea what the next four years had in store for him. As with most college athletes, adjusting to the demands of college life was difficult at first.
"It took me a little while to adjust to being on my own," Williams said. "To not have anyone there to get me up in the morning and to discipline myself to go to class and take care of my business was hard."
Luckily for Williams, support was not hard to find. His family always has been a big influence in life.
"My family is my biggest supporter," Williams said.
It is with this family where you will find the more subdued Williams.
"I consider myself a pretty relaxed person," Williams said. "I like to listen to my CD player and stay relaxed."
"Carlos is a real private person (off the field)," defensive line coach Mike Tuiasosopo said. "It's hard to get to know him that way. As a student-athlete a lot of his time is consumed."
As a senior, Williams has endured a long and tumultuous four years on the football field. Having played for a number of position coaches and even head coaches, Williams has learned perseverance the hard way.
"The coaching changes have been hard, but that's the way it goes," Williams said. "They come in and come out but you just have to learn what each coach expects out of you."
With the arrival of head coach Mike Stoops and his staff, the expectations for all the players are higher than ever before, especially for Williams.
"He's a big part of what we do," Stoops said. "Our defensive line and how well they play is going to depend a lot on Carlos. He's got to play a big position and take up a lot of space inside. He's a very good player and we expect great things from him."
Williams' expectations for himself aren't far behind.
"I just want to stay healthy and make big plays," Williams said. "That's all I'm out here to do; to make big plays and help this team win."
It is with this team that Williams sees himself finishing his Arizona career successfully.
"I expect us to win all out," he said. "I want every team that comes in here to know they are in for a fight."
Opposing offenses may not know how much of a fight they are in for when Williams lines up across from them.
"I get pretty amped up," he said. "I do a lot of yelling and screaming, but that's the type of player I am. A lot of players are different, but that's how I am."
Not exactly the same relaxed, laid-back man that he is off the field.
One thing does remain the same for Williams on the field and off, and that is family.
"Being out here with the guys and traveling as a team, the unity of it all, it's your family away from home," he explained.
Perhaps his two families could come together at the end of the season if the Wildcats were to play in a bowl game.
"It would be my first bowl game and my last bowl game," Williams said. "That would be a great way to go out."
Article first appeared in the Sept. 18 Arizona football game program


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There were tough conditions at the Queensland Academy of Sport to open the series but the Matildas just couldn't hold on falling to a 1-0 loss on Sunday
Australia were impressive in the wet in Brisbane as they contained the Brazilian team well throughout the match, but just could not quite hold on.
The Matildas started the match well and in the opening minute they went close as Michelle Heyman was able to get a shot away but didn't find the target.
Emily Van Egmond and Lisa De Vanna were linking up well and creating chances without really getting clear cut shots away.
In the 23rd minute Brazil went close as Debora Oliveira found space in distance and sent her effort wide of goal before Benites headed over the bar from a corner.
At the half hour mark the heavens over Brisbane opened which made life tough for both teams but Australia settled to the change first as Heyman was able to play De Vanna through ball but she was denied as Thais Pacarte came off her line quickly and slid in to clear the ball away.
Brianna Davey was impressing in goal for the Matildas and in the late stages of the half, she was all that kept the match scoreless at half-time.
Facing tensions from senior players, Herestine De Reus, did not change her methods, and made plenty of changes at the break, including switching out De Vanna who came off for Kate Gill.
Clare Polkinghorne had the first chance of the second half, for Australia, as she came up from defense for a set-piece as she came up and hit a header at the back part that was well saved by Pacarte.
Teigan Allen was impressive down the right and was able to create chances for the Matildas on the hour mark, sending in a cross, that beat the two strikers.
With time running down Brazil were getting frustrated as they earned a number of yellow cards, forcing the world number six team to sit back a little more.
But in the 68th minute Oliveira was played clean through, allowing her to easily slot the ball past Davey, for what would turn out to be the winning goal.
Just two minutes later Australia could well have equalized as Tameka Butt sent Katie Gill clean through but Gill could only find the side netting.
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NBA commissioner David Stern slapped the San Antonio Spurs with a $US250,000 ($A240,000) fine after the club rested a number of their top players in a game against the Miami Heat on Thursday.
Stern ruled that coach Gregg Popovich's decision not to have Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Danny Green make the trip to Florida was in violation of league policy against resting players "in a manner contrary to the best interests of the NBA."
The Spurs said they needed a rest because they were playing for the fourth time in five days in the finale of a six-game, nine-day road trip.
Despite being without four of their top five scorers, San Antonio's motley crew of bench warmers led 92-85 against the defending NBA champion Heat with under five minutes to go before Miami woke up to win 105-100.
"The result here is dictated by the totality of the facts in this case," said Stern.
"The Spurs decided to make four of their top players unavailable for an early-season game that was the team's only regular-season visit to Miami.
"The team also did this without informing the Heat, the media, or the league office in a timely way. Under these circumstances, I have concluded that the Spurs did a disservice to the league and our fans."
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My take on it is that the Hornet is overall a better pure fighter. It has a better default weapons, engine, and thrusters. I think it will out turn the 325A and have a higher in system speed. Once on target I think it will put out more damage. I can't really compare the shields as the stats are not out but I think they would be equal at a minimum and possibly a slight advantage to the Hornet.
What does the 325A have then besides the lower price? Well it has some cargo space and it will help in the early parts of the game when you might be able to run small trade missions to build up your standings. The other thing to notice is the weight difference. The 2T difference might not mean a whole bunch but considering the main jump engine is the same you would likely have a better fuel economy. This very well might allow you to jump farther before a refuel.
As of right now I think that hornets would be better served upgrading to get the best short range dogfighting ship possible. The 325A might be better served trying to max their distance and fuel economy. That way The hornets can launch from the Idris and the 325As can jump along with the Idris. This would give us the most protection any time we pulled the big boys out for an op.
(By the way this is all throwing crap at a wall and seeing what sticks at release. Way to early to really look at the stats but thought this would be a fun discussion.)
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The 325A can't install a Turret (Class 4). The Hornet however can install 2 class 4 hardpoints (though using up almost all its upgrade/cargo points.)
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+1 for the Hornet, it is the Dedicated, Pure Best Dogfighter atm.
Now we should keep info known about the Hibernation 14million goal( The ability to make your ship in space go to a stasis before you log out, tucking in the rest compartment, and resuming your journey when you log back).
If it can only be done with ships having rest compartment, and not with a single sit ships, then ships like hornets, m50s, will have a disadvantage too.
In terms of escort, a Hornet may need to be hauled in, while the 325a is able to make a jump or two more before refueling.
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This may be our first fleet group task - help to upgrade ASAP to out team of the dedicated/ SIM pilot experienced pilots with their Hornets to defend our corvettes.
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Hornets are so ugly, but if, until the deadlock of 26 Nov for original and vet backers, there is no other ship, that is an equal, or better dogfighter, than the Hornet, we will have to succumb.
But all can change, we should keep a close eye to what the Avenger has to offer in the future, or if the 325a can be upgraded so that it holds it's own.
Theory wise, our squadrons should have most types of ships in stock for call of duty ops for ToG.
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They made the 325a so damn pretty....and the ugly hornet with fans on the sides a better dogfighter...why? Why doesn't the hornet get a less ugly design...how am i supposed to relish or enjoy a dogfight when i see piloting a tin can with fans?
Brochures are coming though...like the treatment the 300i got, i guess a commercial and the hornet's upgraded versions.
Rumor in the forums, has it, that Hornet or Freelancer is next and then the Constellation.
PS: I wanted so bad the 325a to be my default solo ship, or the 315p, but comparisons all favor the M50 and the Hornet, the mosquito that is and the tin can, not fair
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National contractor Walsh Construction bought Trimble Tablets to go paperless while placing concrete for runway expansion at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Photos: Joe Nasvik
3D laser scanners. Able to shoot millions of points in every scan, the most expensive and technically sophisticated surveying tool. Imagine using a conventional total station or theodolite to lay out 10 or 15 points for a project. Now imagine setting up a 3D laser scanner, which looks very much like a robotic total station, and recording a million points in a few minutes. With this data, you can generate an infinite amount of information: locate any number of points needed, record information on a site to create CAD drawings, create as-built drawings, or generate accurate records of construction progress to use when job conflicts arise. Several large general contractors, as well as a few subcontractors, own these.
Once regarded as leading edge, robotic total stations are becoming increasingly common because unlike their predecessor — the total station — only one person is needed to plot points. An operator can stand at the instrument to shoot points and elevations for developing site information to help generate CAD drawings, saving time and obtaining information that might otherwise be dangerous to collect. These instruments also direct excavators and concrete placing equipment that require 3D contours. Total stations cost much less, but require two people to operate: one at the instrument and one at the rod.
Digital levels can be extremely accurate across long distances. They gather very precise elevations over long, level routes. Surveyors often use a rod with barcode lines that the level reads to determine elevation. Sometimes the rods used have barcodes instead of numbers, so the instrument reads the barcode to determine elevation.
Laser levels remain the construction industry's workhorse; just about every contractor uses them to set elevations or to guide equipment. Newer models automatically level themselves, are easier and faster to use, and are less expensive than earlier models.
Especially good for inside buildings or low-light conditions where the laser beam can easily be seen, small laser level systems establish level automatically and provide colored laser beams to help users lay out level, plumb, and square. Add a remote sensor to lock on the beam in bright light or outside conditions, and you also can easily plot points accurately up to about 100 feet. Inexpensive compared to other instruments, they're used for laying out floor tile, ceiling panels, or smaller forming applications.
Lindblad Construction Company of Joliet Inc. in Joliet, Ill., sometimes employs a professional surveying firm to provide at least two control points before beginning a project when no established points exist on a site. A few years ago, the general contractor purchased its first total station unit followed by a robotic total station the next year, and is considering buying another one.
"We were skeptical at first so we rented one and tested its accuracy by conventional means and quickly discovered the benefits, and then bought one," says Vice President Mark Stadalsky.
Three employees are trained to use the layout instruments to set points for structures, piers, footings, and locate anchor bolts — a major challenge in their business. Lindblad markets itself on its ability to precisely locate anchor bolts for machines and equipment. The general contractor also often sets control points for subcontractors as well.
It's expensive to buy a 3D laser scanner and provide the necessary staff training. Contractors that can't afford this hire a company like SEC Group Inc., an HR Green Co. , in McHenry, Ill.
SEC Group uses 3D laser scanners, robotic total stations, laser levels, and GPS systems to establish control points, calculate excavation volumes, stake out points for mass grading, plot points for underground structures, lay out curbs and pavements, locate columns, perform anchor bolt surveys, and provide spot foundation surveys required by some municipalities. The firm also collects and interprets data for studies or record drawings and, depending on state law governing surveying and construction layout, performs some survey services that require licensed surveyors.
Mike Fischer, group leader of surveying, says the firm makes it a point to respond to client calls within 48 hours.
Although the relationship between contractors and surveyors is changing because of the influx of easier-to-use equipment, some functions are best handled by professional surveying consultants. A word of warning: Don't automatically assume that contractors' surveying divisions, which rarely employ licensed surveyors, can completely replace the industry's more experienced counterparts.
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Represented in all levels of education, English Language Learners (ELLs) have a variety needs, apart from simply learning the curriculum. In addition to learning grade level content, ELLs must also learn a second language: English. As the population of ELLs increases, so does the diversity associated with this student group. Learning styles, preferences, and prior education experiences all contribute to ELLs unique cultural identity.
Considering this expansive diversity, ESL teachers need to build their arsenal of English-teaching strategies. One such addition to an ESL teacher's repertoire should be CALL, or computer-assisted language learning. As with any approach, there are advantages and disadvantages. Understanding both can help an ESL teacher make an educated decision as to whether CALL will work for their individual group of students.
Benefits to using a CALL approach
With the diverse range of English Language Learners, a major benefit to computer-assisted language learning is that it can be narrowed to a specific skill or task based on students' needs or interests (Kumaresan, 2012). Another advantage to incorporating CALL is its flexibility and accessibility. Students can continue their learning outside the traditional classroom setting by logging on to the internet, which can be done at home, in a neighborhood library, or at a local coffee house. Computer-assisted language learning also provides a level of entertainment by marrying oral and written language with visual cues.
Drawbacks to using a CALL approach
As with most anything, there are drawbacks to computer-assisted language learning. One such demerit is computer illiteracy. If ESL students do not possess a basic level of computer literacy, the CALL approach might prove detrimental to their development of the English language. Another disadvantage of CALL would be the lack of face-to-face time. Receiving support and direction from an instructor or peers is a vital aspect of language learning. An ESL program devoid of authentic opportunities for interacting with others could be viewed as unfavorable.
To make learning English meaningful, teachers must find ways to connect the lesson or skill to the student. Whether through authentic, face-to-face learning or via a CALL approach depends on each learning situation. Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of adopting a computer-assisted language learning program will help teachers make the best choice for their students.
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Former WWE champion and current WWE announcer JBL took to his Facebook page today to formerly respond to accusations of him being the brains behind the Vince McMahon parody Twitter account – @CrankyVince.
Here's the @CrankyVince story from yesterday…
And here's JBL's FB page response…
"So let me get this right, some have claimed I am behind a parody account-and the proof of that is that last night I tweeted out something and then shortly after the parody account tweeted the same thing?
So, I would have had to tweet it on my iPhone, then right away tweet it on the WWE computer (not my computer) on my desktop (because it showed that the two tweets were sent from different devices) that is on camera and in full view of fans and of course King and Cole, all the while doing commentary for Raw. Brilliant.
I can say 100% it is not me-it's crazy to me that anyone would think it would be. Don't know why this was done, I think WWE's IT guys have it figured out-but doesn't matter, someone is having fun on Twitter and that's fine. I'll block anyone who brings it up as whoever is behind this account certainly doesn't have WWE's best intentions.
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Does it even make sense that I would tweet it out from my personal account and then also from a parody account right after-why would anyone do this? Why would anyone tweet from both accounts, if this is possible-I'm sure it is if you know the tech world well, which I don't.
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Functional genetic polymorphisms involved in folate and methionine metabolism play an important role in both DNA synthesis and methylation, and affect the risk of various malignancies including lymphoproliferative disorders such as systemic non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. In a retrospective analysis of 185 immunocompetent patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) and 212 population controls we therefore investigated eight genetic polymorphisms affecting methionine metabolism for potential association with the development of PCNSL. We observed underrepresentation of the G-allele of the methyltetrahydrofolate homocysteine S-methyltransferase (MTR) c.2756A > G (D919G) missense polymorphism among PCNSL patients (P = 0.045; odds ratio (OR) = 0.65; 0.43-0.99). Furthermore, for the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) c.1298A > C (E429A) polymorphism the mutated C-allele was found more frequently among PCNSL patients than among population controls (P = 0.026; OR = 1.57; 1.05-2.34). There were no associations of the other polymorphisms investigated (MTHFR c.677C > T, transcobalamin 2 (Tc2) c.776C > G, cystathionin beta-synthase (CBS) c.844_855ins68, reduced folate carrier-1 (RFC-1) c.80G > A, thymidylate synthase (TYMS) 28-bp repeat, and dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) c.594 + 59del19 bp) and the presence of PCNSL. This analysis is the largest to date to evaluate associations between genetic variants of folate and methionine metabolism and PCNSL. Our results suggest the hypothesis that folate and methionine metabolism is relevant to susceptibility to PCNSL.
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So The Killers are taking a break from making music - dry your eyes friends, enigmatic and dare we say, dashingly handsome front man, Brandon Flowers, is not about taking breaks. Working with producers Stuart Price and Daniel Lanois, Flamingo ($10) is a little bit Killers and a little bit stripped down Vegas. The first single "Crossfire" hooked us, and a rounding out of gospel, pop, and electronic tracks are making us count the days till his fall tour hits our cities!
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The Alabama rowing team finished out the 2013 Head of the Charles Regatta in Cambridge, Mass. on Sunday with a 20th place finish in the Championship 4+ race.
The Crimson Tide Varsity 4+ boat of Zoe Lynch, Caroline Blackington, Lynsey Marshall, Katy Case and Ashley Allison crossed the finish line with a time of 20:41.04. The Championship races at the Head of the Charles included the USA National Team as well as several international and Ivy League crews.
In the Tide's first race at the legendary regatta, Alabama finished 11th in the Club 8+ race.
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As the over abundance of pop/punk bands grew at a phenomenal rate, the genre, many felt, had died. Indeed, many of the untalented, all-too-similar bands were enough to lose all hope in the genre, but pop/punk is not dead.
The revival of this genre is gaining momentum and thanks to Motion City Soundtrack it is almost in full swing again.
The guys of Motion City made a splash in the scene with 2003's I Am Movie. While the album was not groundbreaking, the catchy lyrics and poppy sound proved the band had some serious potential.
However, it was not until their sophomore effort, Commit This to Memory that Motion City got the recognition they deserved.
Yet, just when they were really perfecting their sound, they released their third album, Even if it Kills Me, which tended to disappoint most fans. This is not to say that Even if it Kills Me was a terrible album, it just had lacked the power of their previous albums.
After a three year break, Motion City Soundtrack returned with My Dinosaur Life. Needless to say the boys created a near perfect blend of pop/punk. This is what the fans of the genre and band have been waiting for since their first two releases. Catchy melodies and intelligent, sometimes humorous lyrics are found in almost every song. Not to mention Justin Pierre's vocals are at their finest.
There are few bands that can create witty lyrics and yet, make each song unforgettably catchy. While this album tends to be "poppy" it is more of the Motion City fans grew to love.
Motion City Soundtrack is one of those bands that truly shine above the rest. While they may make occasionally side steps in albums, it is all part of the creative process.
Pop/punk and Motion City Soundtrack fans rejoice; this is the album you have been waiting for.
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The argument for gun control has always been based more on utopian visions than empirical facts. That, and the Left simply does not trust an armed citizenry. David Niedrauer
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The idea that the Constitution forbids a government to ban any type of weapon regardless of the reasons is unsupportable. It is plainly relevant that the District [of Columbia] allows residents to possess other perfectly effective firearms, especially given how much more death and misery handguns have caused than those other firearms. DC Mayor Adrian Fenty, pledging to continue the fight for DCs gun ban
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Knowing the watch plans for the entire city is a big help here, she thought. I bet Id have run into a score of guards by now if I hadnt known where they would be at what time. Apparently the PDF hadnt worried about checking if their system had been compromised. If they had known, the whole place would have been full of the blighters.
Calina came up on the door to the reactor monitoring room. In there was the reactor core, along with the warning system that should be used if there was a danger of overheats. She knew that there were other warning systems for citywide alert, but that mattered little. What did matter, however, were the two green clad guards posted inside the room.
Knowing that she would have to deal with them before the next patrol swept the passage that she was standing in, she made a daring move. Bursting through the door she ducked a shot from the first guard and ran towards him. In a swift move she grabbed his wrist and squeezed. Holding him upright to shield her from the other, she picked up the gun that he had dropped.
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You should have fired when you had the chance, whispered Calina as she snapped of a precise shot at the threatening guards chest. As she dropped the one that she was holding and knocked him unconscious she noticed the microphone in his uniform.
So, she thought, those two were just put to make sure that the others would be alert of any trouble. Clever, clever.
The door behind her burst open. Calina turned, gun in her hand, ready to greet the intruder with a deadly rain of fire. The only thing that kept her from instinctively shooting the form in the door was the fact that she sensed another Templar nearby.
Recognising Ina at first sight, Calina lowered her weapon. By the Creator! It was you at my heels all the time. Why did you follow me? Never mind. Unless we do something well get company really soon.
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I have a page where when user will login then he will be dispalyed a list of his 15 recent records created.The jsf page is having two forms one form is having few fields for search criteria and command button.and another form is having a datatable which will fetch the records and display it.In data table last column is having some links displayed based on status.
To display the records in h:datatable tag i am using a backing bean RecordSearchBean property records which will fetch the records if that beans's search proerties are null. RecordSearchBean is having proerties:
fromDate(used for search criertia) toDate(used for search criertia) records(used to display the records) fetchRecords()(method to get the recent 15 records for user) searchRecords(ActionEvent e)(invoked by search button on jsf page)
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This RecordSearchBean is in request scope.
What i am doing in jsf is when user will login then he will get the records populated by records property and display in datatable.
when user will click on search button on jsf page ,the records property will be populated by searchRecords actionlistener. Till then everything is working proerly but when i m clicking on any link provided by the datatable in last column of record then again i am getting the list of records which were display when user has logged in.
There is one home page tab in menu when user will click on this tab he will get the list of 15 records which was displayed to user when he logs in.
I think this propeblem is something related to jsf managed bean scope.If i will change the scope of bean then every link in last column of databale is working properly.
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Ronnie Eunice and Brandon Smith it takes all kinds. Fishing tournaments are attracting more and more people to them for the money prizes. Last spring two anglers were caught cheating in a Lake Guntersville tournament. For a $305 prize, the two anglers want to win, but doesn't everybody who enters a tourney? The story according to them is; they were approached by a couple, Dustin Miller and Sarah Demott who were fishing and caught a lunker they needed to weigh, all this during the tournament, so the story goes.
A marshal in the boat, Bassmaster with big money at stake, has another party in the boat just to keep an angler honest. "Cheating is a concern," says Ray Scott founder of Bass Anglers Sportsmen Society B.A.S.S., "it's a major worry. People intent on breaking the rules can be very cunning. The true judgment of a man's character is what he would do if he knew he wouldn't be caught."
Strict rules, draws, invitational formats and professional polygraph tests. "Buddy tournaments leave me on edge," says the B.A.S.S. owner," At my first tournament in Arkansas in 1967 on Beaver Lake, I put a third man an observe on the boats of anglers who were leading, changed the partners each day, to diminish the chances of cheating. But the fishing tournaments where partners already know each other is dangerous." Each man polices the other. The polygraph acts as a deterrent.
At the heart of the exasperated scam is a deception Lie detector tests given at a tournament last 30-minutes by an off duty police officer. Scott says to insure the integrity of his tournaments three polygraphs are given, to the winning team-just one person is suffice, the big winner, and random selection determined by the tournament sponsor or promoter.
The story sounds like one of those Beavis and Butthead stories, someone with too much time on their hands. Chances are everyone was involved at the start. The couple had just landed a fish which turned out to weigh some eleven-and-a-half pounds. The couple says they want to know what it weighs and sked the two men Eunice and Smith during their fishing tournament, if they might borrow their fishing scale to weigh the big one.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources law Enforcement Division had their own reasons for getting involved Is it breaking new ground to ask a fisherman to tell the truth? The tournament anglers said they bought the fish from the couple. Dustin Miller is the said angler to have caught the mighty, mighty fish. Oh and he just happened to be fishing without a license, a big ticket item as far as the state of Georgia is concerned. Everyone involved got a fined for illegal sell and purchase of said fish.
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Recently signed by the Cubs, Samardzija set Notre Dame records as a wideout for yards (1,249) and TDs (15) in a season. 2|15 Richard Mackson/SI John Elway At Stanford, John Elway set virtually every Pac-10 career record for passing and total offense, pacing the country in touchdown passes (24) in 1982. An All-America, he also excelled on the diamond, hitting .361 with nine homers and 50 RBIs in 49 games as a sophomore before spending his collegiate summers playing for the Yankees. 3|15 Courtesy of University of Notre Dame Bob Golic Though he is best known for his role on "Saved by the Bell: the College Years," Golic was a two-sport phenom at Notre Dame. He was a unanimous All-America linebacker for the 1977 national championship team and an All-America heavyweight wrestler. Golic placed third and fourth in the country in '76 and '77. 4|15 AP Wilt Chamberlain At Kansas, Chamberlain earned All-America honors in hoops twice in two years and led the Jayhawks to the 1957 national title game (a triple-OT loss to UNC). The Stilt was also a track star who won the high jump at the Big Eight championships. 5|15 Scott Meyer/University of Richmond Brian Jordan At the University of Richmond, Jordan was an All-America cornerback and still holds the school record for punt-return yardage (692 in 60 tries). In baseball, however, the All-East Region first-teamer rewrote the record books. Jordan hit .321 for his career, scored 66 runs and stole 27 bases -- both school records -- in 1988. 6|15 Peter Read Miller/SI Raghib Ismail At Notre Dame, the Rocket won a national title as a flanker and finished second in the Heisman voting, earning All-America status and two SI covers to boot. The wideout and kick-return threat was also an All-America on the track, setting a school record in the 55-meter dash and winning 23 straight heats in that event. 7|15 AP Jackie Joyner-Kersee The UCLA All-America set records in the long jump and pentathlon in 1985, won the Broderick Cup as the country's best female athlete and was the NCAA pentathlon champ in 1982 and '83. The 1988 and '92 Olympic heptathlon champion was also a four-year starter and All-America basketball player for the Bruins. 8|15 Manny Millan/SI Marion Jones An All-America in track and a multiple-medal winner in Olympic competition, Jones also steered the North Carolina Tar Heels to a 92-10 record during her tenure with the basketball team, including the national championship in 1994. An All-America point guard, she ranks fifth on UNC's all-time assists list, third in steals and seventh in blocks despite playing only three years. 9|15 Heinz Kluetmeier/SI Dave Winfield The only man drafted by four leagues (MLB, NBA, ABA and NFL) starred in two sports at Minnesota: basketball and baseball. He led the Gophers to their first Big 10 hoops championship in 43 years, and he was the 1973 College World Series' Most Outstanding Player, hitting .467 and fanning 29 in two starts as a pitcher. 10|15 Allen Steele/Getty Images Deion Sanders Deion Sanders was a two-time All-America cornerback who won the Jim Thorpe Award in 1988 and also started at center field on a Seminoles team that finished fifth in the College World Series. 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I see it is a lot faster developing a WS in TIBCO compared to coding in Java.
Is it wise investment to use TIBCO as your WS Service Provider & Service Requester?
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How would my Server-side Java code use/listen to the BW Process? So far I read about TIBCO Adapters to do that with a lot of features like monitoring, but would this be just an overhead? Is it better to just code your WS & JMS codes in your Java app?
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FDA Could Weigh Claims for Safer Cigarettes
The building pictured at left is a $350 million complex where physicians, biochemists and others in the employ of Philip Morris USA will soon busy themselves trying to come up with cigarettes that are less toxic than those sold today.
The company, a unit of Altria Group, is betting that the Democratic Congress will make good on long-discussed plans to give the FDA the power to regulate cigarettes.
Under bills now wending through Washington, FDA would be empowered to approve cigarette makers' marketing claims if a tobacco product is scientifically proven to "significantly reduce harm" to smokers, and the product's availability would benefit the "health of the population as a whole," the WSJ reports. That designation could be provide "a potentially lucrative opportunity" for the company.
Philip Morris has a bunch of test products in the works, including one with a carbon filter, and another with a battery-powered device that heats the tobacco. But it's unclear whether any of them would qualify for the potential FDA-approved marketing claims. And the public health community is skeptical. "We must be extremely wary of claims made by manufacturers," the dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health told the WSJ.
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Learn how to add a twist to your cocktails at Adagio Teas State Street's Tea Infused Cocktails event! From 6-8 pm, guests will be able to sample cocktails that incorporate tea and learn from Adagio's tea consultants how to use tea as an inexpensive and healthy mixer.
This event is free and no reservations are required. To attend this event, you'll need to bring a government-issued ID to confirm your age (the event is 21+ only). You'll also have a chance to check out Adagio's State Street store, which features 80+ teas as well as a huge assortment of teaware.
Adagio State Street is located at 617 N State Street (between Ohio and Ontario). The shop is about 2 blocks north of the Grand red line station.
Can't attend the event? Check out these links on blending tea and spirits:
- 694 Wine and Spirits Pumpkin Spice Tea Toddy: I worked with 694's bartender to come up with this recipe. Just the thing on a cold day. . .or to treat a cold that won't go away.
- Yummy Oolong Punch: A spicy delight, perfect for parties.
- Tea Drink Recipes on Drinks Mixer: A large list of tea cocktail recipes. Go ahead and experiment!
- Tea Meets Vodka: Tea-infused vodkas are now widely available.
Have you ever experimented with creating tea-infused cocktails? I'd love to hear about your experiments and creations!
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Sun Campus Ambassador Meeting - day 1
By Miroslav Kopecky on Feb 26, 2009
I wanted to post this part yesterday but I was too busy by other tasks. I caught only images preparation. It took little time to convert them all to JPG format. So back to the day 1 of SCA Prague meeting.
Only comments to images: Img1. Our meeting room Img2. I was awarded by Poland Ambassadors by Vodka be cause this support and issues we solved in Poland. Thank you again ! My pleasure to support you guys. Img3. David Botterill our every great tech lead
During this day most of all ambassadors were in Prague since day before but during early morning we were completed. Last group from Poland came too. We named unofficial photographer of this meeting. Named was Andrzej Grzesik. In this way I want to thanks him for all images he did .
Comments: Img1 Leen before hers presentation about SAI. Cecilia sat close to Leen. Img2 My desk changed after Guy awarded me. Cheer and vodka for being stronger in managing meeting background. Img3 Sharing experiences between Hungary, Poland and Czech Zoltan and Andrzej are in direction finder
Day 1 was focused on marketing questions. Ambassadors recognized them self too. Everybody was little different then in image placed in the OSUM portal Sometimes it was funny.
Comments: Img1:our room Img2: Claudio Serena and Daniel Img3: we had discussion on every coffee breaks
The first presentation had our site director Pavel Suk. He started our meeting in really great way ! Pavel introduced our Czech Site and also cooperating with Czech universities. This news were really inspiration for most of ambassadors. I came 10 minutes late because metro was broken. What say more I really wanted to be there in time but we have Murphy laws.
After Pavel's introduction Alexander and Cecilia (SCA Program managers). Had presentation about communities and program goals. They did also long recap. They describe also importance of OSUM. After theirs presentation we did also brainstorming about OSUM improvements. This was really interesting but I could mention it later I should have presentation together with Cecilia but in the end I just only introduced the result of our brainstorming session. I hope it satisfied all of SCAs because they asked me many times when I'm going to have presentation. In the future I'm looking forward to have longer presentation for them. But during our meeting I had a full plate with duties connected with managing other things connected with right flow.
Comments: Img1: Davind is looking for inspiration Img2: Our special guest Roman Strobl but without any presentation because he was too busy Img3: Our Brainstorming session about OSUM led by Cecilia
Sun Learning Services Department was introduced by Pavel Veljacik. He explained to ambassadors what SCA Program really offers to them. Ambassadors have unique chance to increase their knowledge by certification using and what does it really means to be certificated. Other point was differences between certification levels. Leen Marcelis did very nice overview about our SAI ( Sun Academic Initiative ). SAI is offered to every ambassador for free. Every ambassador could also provide access to his campus. SAI can be used by every university or student for free. SAI should be offered hand by hand with OSUM.
We had also session of sharing best practices between all SCA some of them had presentation. It uncovered that across European countries are big differences. What is in one country applicable in other country is not working. But definitely this experience was very useful for all who were not familiar with. About that I had very long discussions with most of ambassadors. I tried to ask them for all theirs needs and difficulties. We had also in most of cases discussion how to improve it and what kind of help they need. Everybody was more open to me when they speak to me personally. I was glad to have such discussion. I really appreciate all open conversation I had about. It could help me to better understand.
On the end of this more marketing day ( Some of SCAs named it as brainwashing day) we had very nice dinner in Novomestsky Pivovar. But about this part of day in next post


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Columnist Peter Finney's annual guide to the upcoming year. Happy New Year ...
JANUARY: As another year comes to a close, LSU fans celebrate a 26-20 victory by their Tigers over Clemson in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, a game highlighted by two Zach Mettenberger touchdown passes. ... Florida defense carries Gators to hard-fought 27-13 win over Louisville in Allstate Sugar Bowl. ... other bowl results: Ticket City: Oklahoma State 38, Purdue 20; Gator: Mississippi St. 26, Northwestern 19; Outback: South Carolina 29, Michigan 23; Capital One: Georgia 38, Nebraska 27; Rose: Stanford 33, Wisconsin 20; Orange: Florida State 36, Northern Illinois 17; Alabama captures BCS championship with 26-19 win over Notre Dame as AJ McCarron throws for three TDs. ... blue-chip recruit, linebacker Kendell Beckwith of East Feliciana, commits to LSU.
FEBRUARY: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, in town for Super Bowl XLVII, announces he declined an invitation to ride as Krewe of Endymion grand marshal atop a new Mutiny on the Bounty super float after learning he would have to dress as Captain Bligh. ... Goodell also announced he was planning to launch an investigation into the safety of Mardi Gras. '"The longtime effects of getting hit above the waist by a pair of Mardi Gras beads remain unknown,'' Goodell said. ''My feeling is that practice should be discontinued until further study. New Orleans is a great city. But because I'm a firm believer in diet as well as player safety, I feel New Orleans, during Super Bowl week, would be better off banning the sale of such things as muffalettas, oyster po-boys and second-line umbrellas.'' ... On the playing field, Peyton Manning throws three TD passes in 27-24 Denver Broncos win over San Francisco 49ers. ... in other news on the sporting scene, Laney Chouest was invited to wave checkered flag at Daytona 500, Indy 500 and F-1 race in Austin, Texas, in recognition of building world-class NOLA Motorsports facility on the West Bank. ... blue-chip cornerback Priest Willis of Tempe, Ariz., signs with LSU. ... in a nod to one of the Beatitudes (''Blessed Are the Merciful''), Creole Creamery removes poster of Roger Goodell it had on display behind the counter, one that said: ''Don't serve this man.'' ... on Feb. 23, an event called ''Eric Gordon Bobblehead Night'' turns into a fiasco when 5,000 statuettes prove to be defective. Head bobs up and down but body missing right leg.
MARCH: Bobby Hebert is thrown out of the Theatres at Canal Place during late-night screening of ''Lincoln'' after jumping up during pivotal scene shouting ''way to go, Abe, way to go.'' ... Departing, trained by Al Stall Jr., captures Louisiana Derby with stirring stretch run. ... Duke, Michigan, Louisville and Arizona win way into men's Final Four. ... on the women's side, it's Baylor, UConn, Stanford and Georgia. ... Bourbon Courage takes New Orleans Handicap. ... Mayan calendar mistake discovered when recalculation on stone tablet proved the world actually ended on Feb. 7, 2010, the day Tracy Porter intercepted a Peyton Manning pass as Saints won the Super Bowl.
APRIL: LSU alum Brian Wilson shaves his trademark beard after arriving at spring training but announces he will pitch from the bullpen in 2013 with his hair in blond pigtails. ... in men's NCAA finals it's Duke 74, Michigan 67. ... Jason Dufner takes Masters with final-round 69, finishing two strokes ahead of Tiger Woods, who closes with a 68. ... Baylor women capture NCAA basketball title with 51-45 win over Georgia. ... in the NFL draft, Saints take Florida safety Matt Elam with first pick.
MAY: Rosie Napravnik becomes first female jockey to win Kentucky Derby after steering Shanghai Bobby to one-length victory over Dewey Square at Churchill Downs. ... in a surprise, Tulane baseball team wins spot in NCAA Tournament. ... Shanghai Bobby wins Preakness by a nose to keep Triple Crown hopes alive. ... Will Power wins Indy 500.
JUNE: Ernie Els holds on to win U.S. Open with final round 71. ... He's Had Enough surprising winner of Belmont Stakes with strong stretch run. Shanghai Bobby finishes third.
JULY: In a press conference at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI announces he has accepted an offer to become the unpaid commissioner of the ''Catholic Conference Seven,'' a basketball-only conference that has welcomed DePaul, Marquette, Georgetown, Providence, St. John's, Seton Hall and Villanova as initial members. It followed a vote by those seven schools to leave the Big East, a conference in turmoil, after the 2014 season. "We are not planning to be a Catholic-school-only conference,'' said DePaul's athletic director. ''We plan to have more than seven schools. We'll grow, just like the Big Ten. Pope Benedict envisions our conference having basketball teams on every continent.'' ... Matt Kuchar captures British Open.
AUGUST: Tulane quarterback Nick Montana throws for two touchdowns in 28-17 opening-game victory over Jackson State. ... Lou Oosthuizen sinks 15-footer on final hole to edge Phil Mickelson by a stroke in PGA Championship.
SEPTEMBER: Drew Brees and Lance Moore hook up for two TDs in 27-20 Saints win over Seattle in season opener. ... Saints lose to St. Louis, beat Atlanta and Arizona.
OCTOBER: In an all-West Coast World Series, back-to-back homers in Game Seven by Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton highlight Angels victory over Giants. ... Darren Sproles' 23-yard TD run big play in 20-18 win over 49ers. ... Saints lose to Buffalo, defeat Carolina.
NOVEMBER: In a first, Les Miles rides bareback aboard mascot Mike the Tiger as he leads his team onto the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium for its annual meeting with Nick Saban's Crimson Tide. Mike the Tiger snores through 17-14 Bama win. ... U.S. Ferrari fans go wild as Fernando Alonso wins Austin F-1 race and world championship. ... Saints beat Miami and Jets, bow to Patriots, Falcons and Tampa Bay. ... surprising Green Wave complete 8-4 football season topped by upset win at Syracuse.
DECEMBER: Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron voted Heisman Trophy winner. ... Wide receiver Trey Quinn, a blue-chip recruit from Barbe High School in Lake Charles, narrows his college choices to Texas A&M and LSU. ... Saints lose to Redskins and Carolina, defeat Cowboys and Tampa Bay to finish 9-7. ... on Christmas Day, Tim Tebow announces he's retiring from professional football to form a company providing anger counseling for pro and college athletes. ''My first client will be Metta World Peace,'' said Tebow. ... Happy New Year.
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I am not a person who blogs. I have been a member of Sparkpeople for over 3 years and haven't posted a real blog yet. I'm pretty shy until I really know people so I know I will second guess everything I write. This is going to be hard for me to do but I think it is something I need to do to get some help.
I originally lost 45 pounds before joining SP and have used the site to help me maintain my weight loss and keep me motivated. Unfortunately, over the past year my motivation has deserted me. I have had some starts and stops along the way where I think it may be back but then it is gone again. I do pretty good with staying on track with what I am eating it is exercise that I am having a problem with. I have gained 10 pounds back over the last year and it is really getting me down.
I had thyroid surgery at the beginning of November so right now the only exercise I am allowed is walking. I am so ready for a long run but I don't think my incision site is ready for that yet. I have an appointment with my doctor on the 13th and my hope is that I will get the okay to run and strength train again.
I just signed my whole family up for the Warrior Dash in May. I am hoping this will be the catalyst to get me back on track.
I know what the problem is and what needs to be done. I guess I just need some help getting my "Spark" back again. Any advice would really help.
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Have a new goal to challenge yourself is a great way to get your motivation back. I am always trying to find a new challenge to track to keep my head in the game, and it doesn't have to be food or fitness related, if that is an issue right now (meaning the running) I think walking is really great for overall fitness, it's underrated in my book.
If you want some accountability, come join the December challenge on the 40 Something Maintainers team, you just post your goal for the month, and track away.
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I had lost over 50lbs before staring spark. I have gone up and down over the 4yrs I have been sparkin'. It is a journey of ups and downs for me.
You will just love the Warrior Dash. We did it last year and had so much fun. We rented a cabin for the weekend with friends. We can't do it this year because our daughter graduates HS the same weekend.
hang in there.
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I lost 33 lbs. when I first joined spark and even maintained for over a year which is something I've never done before. Life got busy and I gained it all back plus another 10. I started over last Sunday. My goal is to have this weight off by May when my son graduates. I think your race will be a way for you to get motivated again. Start with 10 min. of exercise a day and build from there.
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In honor of our 15th anniversary, we dug deep into the MORE archives and pulled out a few of our favorite celebrity quotes about aging fabulously
"I never think about age. I believe your age is totally how you feel. I've seen women of thirty-five who are old and people of seventy-five who are young. As long as I look after myself physically, mentally and emotionally, I'll stay young."
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"Even though all these obstacles keep coming at you, you just have to keep going through them. Because it's worth it to do something in your life, as opposed to fantasizing about doing something."
"Now, as I move through my fifties, I can be professional and domestic, creative and intellectual, patient and urgent. I have learned that we should never settle for someone else's definition of who we can be. Growing to this age, I realize, is kind of like feeling your voice deepen. It's still your voice, but it has more substance, and it sounds like it knows its own origins."
"I take comfort that aging happens to everybody. It's part of life. Aging offers great lessons in dignity, since the indignity wins in the end. Yes, it bothers me when I have lines or puffiness or droops. But it connects me with the human race. Like weather bringing people together, aging brings people together."
"You grow. You don't want to stay the same. The thing that was great for you before isn't going to be great for you now. A woman should have many faces through her life, not just one face, not just one hairdo, not just one way. You want to keep rediscovering what's fun for you."
"When you're 16, you think 28 is so old! And then you get to 28 and it's fabulous. You think, then, what about 42? Ugh! And then 42 is great. As you reach each age, you gain the understanding you need to deal with it and enjoy it."
"Fifty is a big corner to turn. It used to mean being put out to pasture, but it's the opposite with me. I feel more vibrant; I'm more active than I've ever been. The F-word really is freedom. It's the freedom to have dropped the rock—the rock of addiction, of family, of comparisons with other people. It's being fit and focused and kind of furious."
"At 45, you know what you're doing, but you're still not done."
"The trick is to age honestly and gracefully and make it look great, so that everyone looks forward to it."
"I think I've always been a follow-the-leader with my career, or maybe waiting for things to happen. Now I'm like, 'I'm OK—I know the direction, whoever's on board can go with me.' "
"I'm not interested in being perfect when im older. Im interested in having a narrative. It's the narrative that's really the most beautiful thing about women."
"For many, many years, I was always whipping up things in order to keep myself busy and moving ever forward and saying, 'What's next? What's next? What's next?' I like the equanimity that comes with my age. I don't have big highs, and I don't have big lows. Even if this job goes away tomorrow, the nonstop ambition is a thing of the past for me. I've mellowed"
"I don't have any regrets. If I could have talked to my 19- or 20-year-old self, I would have said, 'You're going to be fine. It ain't that serious!' "
"I've spent a lot of time wondering, What's going to happen? What's going to happen? I try not to allow myself to do that much anymore. I think ive gotten more comfortable with the unknown."
"As scary as change can be and as much as I might resist it, there's always some unkown gift that comes out of it. I really never thought you could begin again. You can."
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