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NPD has released it's annual Top 10 Holiday Gift Predictions for the Home and Housewares categories.
"Some items on this year's home holiday shopping lists deliver warmth, and others make it cold; some items are functional, and some are about the fun factor. Either way, the hottest home categories for the 2013 holiday season are designed to conveniently deliver comfort, improve health, or bestow simple affordable pleasures," said Debra Mednick, executive director and home industry analyst.
Coffeemakers: All forms, from traditional drip coffee and espresso makers, to single-serve pod machines, are helping to perk up consumers this holiday season.
Food Processing & Blending Solutions: This year, there is a focus on multi-functional blender/mixer/chopper systems and powerful countertop blenders.<
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>Popcorn Makers: It's a healthy snack, fun for the family, and a perfect fit with increased leisure time at home.<
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>Cast Iron Cookware: With and without enamel coating, this is a classic staple for indoor and outdoor kitchens, appealing to men and women through the benefit of healthy cooking and the convenience of easy clean-up.<
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>Wine Glass Sets: From the basics to finer options, the selections for connoisseurs and casual wine drinkers are more specialized than ever.<
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>Throws: The holiday season is the perfect time to snuggle up and add a little warmth while keeping heating costs down.
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Sometimes the box score doesn't tell the full story, but for this one, it did.
The Potomac Nationals were one-hit last night by three Winston-Salem Dash pitchers in a 6-0 shutout. The one hit? A no-doubt-about-it double to the right-center gap by Kevin Keyes to lead off the second inning.
That may be some consolation to Scott Snodgress, who won't wonder if he could have had a no-hitter, but for the P-Nats the lack of offense against a 23-year-old southpaw with mediocre stuff is something to worry about.
More troubling: Robbie Ray continues to struggle in the second half. Since the All-Star break, the 20-year-old has gone 1-5 with a 6.75 ERA and a 1.77 WHIP. He avoided the usual pattern of getting hit hard early then settling in, in favor of the the more worrisome: success early, then a series of diminishing returns (single runs in the 2nd and 3rd, followed by a four-run 4th) that ended his night after just four innings.
The final line: 4IP, 6R, 4ER, BB, 5K, HR (a moonshot to dead center by the Dash backstop, not-Silent-Bob Kevan Smith).
Ryan Demmin turned in three and 2/3rds scoreless innings of relief with two walks and three strikeouts followed by four outs by Aaron Barrett to lower his ERA with Potomac to 1.04 in five appearances.
Anthony Rendon's home debut was also a disappointment: a weak grounder to 1st, a popup to shallow RF that was dropped for an error, a lineout to short (albeit a laser), and caught looking on strikes. In the field, he made a couple of decent plays but also bounced one to first for an error, that perhaps a more experienced 1B would have caught.
Despite the loss, Potomac remains in the playoff hunt at 1½ games behind both Wilmington and Frederick and a ½ game behind first-half winner Lynchburg. Matt Grace (6-11, 5.93) and Chris Bassitt (3-2, 3.41) are slated to rematch last Sunday's contest.
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A counterclaim for alienation of affection has been filed by Jamie Franks of Mooreville, chairman of the state Democratic Party, against Lee County Superintendent of Education Mike Scott, a fellow Democrat.
But the status of the original lawsuit filed by Scott against Franks and against Eric Hampton, chairman of the Lee County Democratic Party, is unclear.
Early Monday, the Daily Journal learned that former Court of Appeals Judge Billy Bridges of Rankin County, who was appointed to hear the case, signed an order dismissing Scott's lawsuit against Franks.
But later in the day, it was revealed that on the same day – May 4 – Bridges signed an order "holding in abeyance" or postponing a decision on whether to dismiss Scott's lawsuit.
The legal wrangling stems from an affair Scott, who is seeking re-election later this year, had with Franks' former wife, Lisa Franks, who is an administrator in the county school system.
Scott alleged in the lawsuit that, among other things, Franks tried to extort, defame and interfere with his employment. Last summer the Lee County Democratic Party, led by Hampton, tried to force Scott from office for what it described as improper conduct.
Franks and Hampton asked Bridges to dismiss the lawsuit, saying Scott had no grounds to sue. Tupelo attorney Jim Waide, representing Scott, argued the lawsuit was filed to resolve the issue since Franks had threatened to sue Scott, but at the time had yet to do so.
Since the time Scott filed his lawsuit, though, Franks filed the counterclaim against Scott alleging alienation of affection.
Waide said that what is at issue in the lawsuit he filed on behalf of Scott against Franks is whether there should be "an offset" of any damages awarded by a jury against Scott to Franks.
One order signed by the judge said that issue should be postponed until it was determined whether a jury awards damages.
But the judge also signed the order dismissing Scott's lawsuit asking for the offset.
"The judge signed the order dismissing the lawsuit," said Franks, a former state House member and the Democratic nominee in 2007 for lieutenant governor. "You can't hold something in abeyance that does not exist."
But Waide said, "He signed contradictory orders. It is unclear which order he meant to sign."
At a December hearing before Bridges, Waide said Scott was not proud of his actions, but did not break up the Franks' marriage. Waide added there had been "discussions about alleged affairs Mr. Franks engaged in."
On Monday, Scott said, "I already admitted to what I did, but I will defend myself on other allegations."
Franks said he hopes the alienation of affection counterclaim against Scott could be resolved by the end of the year. He said he is suing Scott in both his professional and personal capacity, but not the Lee County School District.
Franks also said he is considering legal action against Waide "for abuse of the process to try to humiliate me."
Hampton also said he is considering legal action.
Waide said, "This is America. If Jamie wants to file suit, he has every right to do that."
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This doc**entary is basically about bartnenders and I decided to see it because I used to bartend when I was in college. The film was not very good and I do not think it is worth seeing in the theaters but if you have a personal interest in the subject, you will find it bearable. The film has some interesting interviews and i enjoyed director Tirola's view that the bar is not only a place for booze and and bitters, but it is also a place for people to meet and share their stories. Overall, the film is not worth seeing in the theaters, but watching it at the comfort of your home might be a much better idea.
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STANFORD, Calif. - Stanford senior Nick Amuchastegui has been named the Stanford/Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week after leading the Cardinal to a 23-17 Pac-12 dual win at No. 18 Cal Poly on Sunday.
Amuchastegui, ranked No. 1 in the nation at 174 pounds, faced fourth-ranked Ryan DesRoches in the dual. Both wrestlers entered the match with unblemished season records. Amuchastegui dominated his opponent on his way to an 8-0 major decision victory. He improved to 14-0 over and 11-0 in duals this season. He now holds a 108-18 career record, just one win shy of tying Stanford All-American Steve Buddie for the fifth-most wins in program history.
It is the second Muscle Milk Student-Athlete of the Week honor for Amuchastegui as he won the honor in March 2011 after finishing runner-up at the NCAA Championships.
Also Nominated: Darian Brooks (men's track and field), Mallory Burdette (women's tennis), Shataya Hendricks (women's track and field), Josh Huestis (men's basketball), Eric Mochalski (men's volleyball), David Nolan (men's diving), Chiney Oqwumike (women's basketball), Nicole Pechanec (women's gymnastics), Stephanie Phipps (women's diving) and Sean Senters (men's gymnastics).


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I'm about to buy cables for our first data center install. It's all Gigabit Ethernet. Should we use Cat5 or Cat6, UTP or STP?
You want to use Category 6 or 6a (aka "Class Ea"), as this will allow use of 10 GigE over copper if you ever need it:
Cat6 allows for 37-55m (121-180 ft) cable runs (depending on how much electrical noise there is in the environment) for 10 GigE; Cat6A allows for 100m (330 ft) runs at 10 GigE. Either will be fine for 1 GigE. If your runs are with-in the shorter lengths, then Cat6 should be sufficient. Don't think UTP or STP would make much of a difference.
I'd get quotes for 'parts and labor' for each type of cabling and see what the cost differences are: it's usually easier to "future proof" things at the beginning than retrofitting things down the road.
If you're doing any fibre you may also want to look at the costs for both OM3 and OM4 (which was just released and will help with future 40 and 100 GigE support in your DC).
Unless you are severely cost constrained, CAT6 is the way to go. The future growth and similar cost to Cat5e makes it an easy choice. However, the additional cost of STP is probably not necessary unless your application has strict packet loss requirements or you are required by code to have shielded wire.
CAT6A UTP is the most common copper in the DC. STP is only needed in cases of high EM noise if you have that high EM noise in your DC you have other problems. Bottom line is get your quotes and look at what you need and what your horizon technologies are.
You could use unshielded CAT5 cable, but you really shouldn't. Especially in a data center, where there are lots of cables and quite some EM noise.
cat5 or cat5e is not rated for gigE.
STP is always going to be better imo. less noise is better for SNR.
As a general guide, thicker wire (larger guage) is less resistant than thinner and current travels much better along it, so thicker wire is said to give you a lower signal attenuation (or loss), this is measured in db. Another helpful metric is the SNR (also measured in db) or signal to noise ratio. Noise is introduced to signal transmission it will effect how the signal is received. Shielding, and twisting pairs helps reduce noise.
Attenuation for a medium and SNR can be used with any signalling.
Most modems will provide this diagnostic, but for testing cables you will need expensive testing tools.
fiber optics barely attenuates at all. So the speeds attainable with that is much much higher than copper.


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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama offensive lineman Barrett Jones was selected to the Capital One Academic All-District IV team it was announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
Jones graduated from the University of Alabama in just three years in August of 2011 with a degree in accounting and a 4.0 grade point average. He will finish his master's degree in accountancy next month.
He is a four-time first-team All-District IV selection and a three-time Capital One Academic All-American, earning first-team honors in 2010 and 2011. He was a member of the 2009 SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll and the 2010 and 2011 SEC Academic Honor Roll. Jones is also a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best scholar-athlete in the nation.
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AViiQ has released a new addition to their Portable Charging Station series of products. With its Power Bank and Cable Rack System, it's "the ultimate smart travel accessory for the mobile platform age," says AViiQ founder Eddie Memon.
The new Portable Charging Station is a self-sufficient charging solution. It boasts all the features of the previous Portable Charging Stations, but with the bonus of a robust integrated battery pack that can charge devices from anywhere even when a power source was not available.
Its battery pack features a flat 5200mAh portable power supply integrated into the bag. The key challenge was keeping the profile as thin as the original Portable Charging Station while adding the battery pack feature that could charge your USB devices from anywhere, says Memon. The final product from AViiQ has done just that by adding only 7mm in thickness to the charging station, he adds.
The Portable Charging Station with Power Bank and Cable Rack System also features a new 4-Port USB 2.0 hub unit. This redesigned USB hub includes individual port switches that purportedly overcome limitations with previous hubs by allowing the user to switch between Apple devices, Blackberry devices and "open" devices.
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Like many in the area, I'm an outdoors enthusiast who is always looking for new products for my adventures. One item I keep looking in to is portable power, but it's a pain to decipher which type would work best for me. Should I mess with a generator, or go with a battery pack? What are my solar options, and why do they seem so expensive?
Here's a brief overview of my portable power source discovery and a review of the best device I found, just in time for Colorado's camping season.
Generators, Battery Packs, and Solar Panels, Oh My!
Gas-powered generators are popular devices in the RV'ing community. Not only can they generate all the power you need to run an RV's worth of electrical gear, but they're also fairly portable (at least in the smaller sizes) and they never "run down" like battery systems.
Still, a gas generator doesn't make a lot of sense for my infrequent camping adventures:
- Gas-powered generators are expensive to buy and can be expensive to maintain too, at least if you buy a bad one
- These generators are frequently loud and always smell bad
- Many campsites prohibit or severly limit the use of gas generators now, at least in Colorado
- While some gasoline or diesel generators are "greener" than others, none of them can generate power without also generating emissions that both smell bad and can cause carbon monoxide poisoning in close quarters
- Managing to keep these fueled is sort of a PITA
While I think a generator would be a nice thing to have in case of an emergency (they came in quite handy for a lot of people in Colorado following last fall's flooding), I can't justify the expense of both buying and maintaining one of these gadgets.
Battery packs come in a few shapes and sizes. On the "low" end, you've got jump start boxes that double as portable power packs for campers. On the high end, Goal Zero makes something called a Yeti 1250 that looks very cool.
After a little research, I zeroed in on battery packs because:
- They're generally affordable
- They're essentially maintenance free
- They can be charged from any number of sources – you can charge one up at home before you go camping, charge one from your car, or charge from a solar panel
- They're quiet, they don't create any emissions, and they don't require any fuel
- After looking at a handful of battery packs available online, I decided to try out the ArkPak.
Product Overview
The ArkPak is basically a battery box with a high-speed charger, inverter, and a range of power connection options. To use the ArkPak, you'll need to buy and install a deep-cycle lead acid battery. I bought a pretty big battery (in terms of capacity) at my local WalMart for $110, strapped it into the ArkPak, hooked it up, and dived in.
While the ArkPak has been available in Australia for a few years now, the box is new to the US market. It shows, as there aren't a whole lot of reviews of the device online. TinyHouseBlog reviewed the ArkPak here, as did my colleague Tim Esterdahl (who reviewed the device on TundraHeadquarters.com here). Beyond that, I had to look to some forums in Australia to hear what real people thougth of the device.
Since neither of these reviews was on the Internet when I got my ArkPak, I had to go by the published specs:
- The device includes a 150W inverter with a 120VAC plug
- The built-in battery charger is rated for as much as 6 amps
- There's an LCD screen on the box that indicates charge, charging mode, etc.
- The box includes two 12V "cigarette lighter style" power sockets, plus a standard USB charging port
- According to Ark, the device can hold a battery rated up to 130ah
Of all the listed specs, the last one really drew my interest. Most of the power packs I found had batteries rated from 20-100ah. The higher the number, the more power the device can hold. A refrigerated cooler or camping refrigerator can pull as much as 80W of power at any given time. If you have a 20ah battery, you can run a refrigerator pulling 80W for a few hours...maybe even a whole day if you let it run off your car for a while before you plug it into the battery pack.
But a 130ah battery? That will run a refrigerated cooler for a week.
Setup and Use
Once your battery is installed in the ArkPak, the LCD illuminates and a cooling fan kicks on. The fan isn't loud, sort of like a computer cooling fan.
The LCD panel will display the battery's charge status, and if you plug the ArkPak into the wall (it comes with a standard 120VAC wall adapter) the LCD will indicate what's being done to charge and maintain the battery.
NOTE: If you buy a battery pack for camping, be sure to leave it plugged in when it's not in use. Most of the camping battery packs use a lead-acid battery, and lead-acid batteries will discharge even when they're not in use. If they discharge below 25%, they will be permanently damaged (assuming they're designed for a deep-cycle).
When I first installed my brand new battery, I was surprised to learn that it wasn't quite fully charged. The ArkPak placed it at about 88% charge. After an hour or two, the battery charge was up to 100%.
In terms of use, I've powered all sorts of things with my ArkPak:
My 37" LCD can run for ours off the ArkPak
The ArkPak has sustained my 15" laptop for more than 3 days in one sitting, and that's with the computer on 24/7 (and running backups at night)
My refrigerated cooler works great with the ArkPak – "barley sodas" stay nice and cold, as does any food I drop in the cooler. As long as I don't open the cooler much, the ArkPak can run the cooler for as much as 6 days.
Likes and Dislikes
When I first found out that the unit didn't come with a battery, I was a little annoyed. All of the portable power packs I studied included a battery except for the ArkPak. However, I think this might actually be a strength. If the battery in the ArkPak fails, I can just go buy a new one. With a lot of the other units I looked at (including the Goal Zero portable power packs), a battery failure would require me to either a) get the portable power pack serviced or b) throw it away.
I really like the price. I looked at two Goal Zero products before getting the ArkPak – the Yeti 400 Solar Generator and the Yeti 1250. While the 400 is comparably priced (it's actually a little less than the ArkPak, once you account for buying a batter), it's battery is only rated at 33ah. The Yeti 1250 has a 100ah battery, but it retails for a mind-numbing $1400. For $1400, I can buy an ArkPak and a battery, and have money left over a new tent, a couple of sleeping backs, and a decent backpack (well, almost).
I don't like the 150W inverter. While I can see why a low wattage inverter is beneficial (lower wattage means the battery lasts longer), there aren't a whole lot of devices that can run on 150W or less. I was surprised to see that my large LCD TV can run on less than 150W, but beyond that none of my 120VAC appliances will work. The 150W inverter is basically only good for running a laptop, charging a tablet or cell phone, and perhaps running a TV (something I wouldn't do while camping, but would totally do while tailgating).
I like the ease with which I connected a 100W solar panel to the ArkPak. Setup was easy, the panel I purchased is powerful enough to charge the ArkPak in about a day, and the combination of ArkPak, battery, and solar panel (with charger) was less than $700. I did a detailed write-up of the solar panel on TacomaHQ.com, which you can read here.
I don't like the plastic case. It's not bad, but it scuffs easily and it doesn't fit together very nicely. I looked at a Goal Zero unit at REI, and it looks and feels much nicer.
Still, at the end of the day, it's all about "bang for the buck." Despite the ArkPak's shortcommings, it's an excellent value.
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
While the ArkPak isn't perfect (it needs a more powerful inverter and nicer packaging), it's an excellent value when you evaluate maximum battery capacity against the unit's asking price. In terms of use, I found it to be brutally simple. Setup and use was a breeze, as was hooking up a solar panel (with charger). In terms of size and weight, it's reasonably portable – even with a hefty battery installed, I had no problems moving the box in and out of my car.
If you're looking for an alternative to a gas-powered generator, look no further. If you're looking for a portable power pack you can take boating, camping, tailgating, etc., the Arkpak is worth considering...especially if you're looking for a box that can run a camp fridge for a few days.


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Goodbye to the Europe I knewPosted 12:01 am U.S. ET, June 27
BRADFORD WERNLE : I am deeply shocked and disappointed by the decision of British voters to leave the European Union. I had the privilege of living in London for six years, covering the auto industry for our sibling publication Automotive News Europe. To live in a city that seemed the center of the civilized world was thrilling for a guy from a small Indiana town.I had to pinch myself that I was getting paid to vis ...
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Recapping Toyota's traumatic loss at Le MansPosted 12:01 am U.S. ET, June 23
Toyota was about end its 0-for-18 streak at the 24 Hours of Le Mans last weekend, but a technical problem cost it the race in the last lap.
LUCA CIFERRI : Motorsports can be cruel. Toyota was reminded of this when it lost the 24 Hours of Le Mans to Porsche during the final lap of the world's most famous endurance race. I was with Toyota's executive team members when their near elation was transformed into complete deflation last weekend. After 23 hours and 53 minutes of racing, Toyota had built a lead of about 80 seconds on the closest ...
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VW's long day as shareholders quiz managementPosted 6:40 am U.S. ET, June 22
Christiaan Hetzner is Automotive News Europe's Germany correspondent.
CHRISTIAAN HETZNER : When Volkswagen's 56th annual meeting began today, there were long lines outside the Hanover trade fair grounds as 3,000 shareholders waited patiently to be ushered through the dozen metal detectors dotting the entrance. "They say it will be a long day," one of the numerous security guards said to his colleague as they watched investors stream through the gates on their way to the adjacent Hall 3 ...
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Probe overshadows VW's annual meetingPosted 7:01 am U.S. ET, June 21
Christiaan Hetzner is Automotive News Europe's Germany correspondent.
CHRISTIAAN HETZNER : When shareholders gather in Hanover on Wednesday for what is sure to be a turbulent annual meeting, one of the executives they see on the podium is the official target of an investigation into criminal misconduct. The charge levied by Germany's securities regulator is effectively lying to investors by omission about the existence of the U.S. probe into its diesel emissions – or "manip ...
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How Ford's European arm became a money maker againPosted 12:01 am U.S. ET, June 10
Ford of Europe President Jim Farley has overseen a dramatic turnaround.
LUCA CIFERRI : When Ford of Europe President Jim Farley told Automotive News Europe in January that he wanted the U.S. automaker to achieve an operating margin of 6 percent to 8 percent in the region within the next five years I was skeptical. At best, European volume automakers reach a 4 percent operating margin – globally – and that is only during years when market conditions are favorable. That i ...
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Peugeot offers a two-wheel solution for congested citiesPosted 9:46 am U.S. ET, June 1
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Why Mercedes is overtaking German rivals in ChinaPosted 12:01 am U.S. ET, May 27
The GLA is seeing strong demand hot crossover market. Shown is the 250 AMG version.
: Mercedes-Benz, which used to be far behind Audi and BMW in China's luxury market, is rapidly closing the gap. Last year, Mercedes sales soared 33 percent, while Audi deliveries dipped 1.4 percent and BMW sales edged up 1.7 percent. This year, Mercedes seems certain to catch BMW, while Audi -- still China's top luxury brand -- nervously eyes its rivals. Mercedes has enjoyed strong demand for the ...
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McLaren goes to new heights with the 570GTPosted 2:45 am U.S. ET, May 26
This photo gives a perspective of the challenge McLaren had to overcome to get the 570GT on to the roof of the Ritz-Carlton Abama.
DOUGLAS A. BOLDUC : McLaren went to new heights for the media launch of its latest model. The 570GT was hoisted 95 meters to the 10th floor patio area of the Ritz-Carlton Abama on the Spanish island of Tenerife. It took five hours to set up a 165-ton crane on the beach area below the hotel and about 5 to 10 minutes to get the 195,350 euro (which will start at $198,950 in the U.S.) supercar to its temporary perch. T ...
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CHRISTIAAN HETZNER : European Union governments have stubbornly refused to tighten oversight of the auto industry despite pleas from environmental advocacy groups. Now Germany is paying a humiliating price for this after being snubbed by Fiat, which was backed by the Italian government. No EU government looks good when it comes to how they oversee the industry, which is a key provider of jobs, but Germany appears to ...
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Entrusting my life to Audi's self-driving carPosted 7:44 am U.S. ET, May 18
The A7-based prototype showcases how Audi's autonomous driving technology handles a German autobahn.
CHRISTIAAN HETZNER : At the end of Audi's invitation came the request familiar to journalists attending press driving events. "Due to legal requirements, we ask that you bring your driver's license and present it at the event." For once the request was a formality. The car I was testing was Audi's A7-based piloted driving concept, which steers itself. The prototype, which the company calls "Jack," is far more ...
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CHRISTIAAN HETZNER : UK hedge fund TCI says Volkswagen Group's top management together will have been paid about 400 million euros ($455 million) in salary and bonuses since 2011, a sum it condemned as "corporate excess on an epic scale." That averages out to about 7.4 million euros per person per year despite what TCI estimates will be stagnant operating profits over the same six-year period. "Management has ...
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Risk rises for in-car buttons as gestures take controlPosted 12:01 am U.S. ET, May 15
Continental's solution puts the gesture-detection zone on the steering wheel. This works with the help of a so-called "time-of-flight sensor" that is integrated into the instrument cluster.
DOUGLAS A. BOLDUC : The future of in-car switches and buttons looks even more uncertain as the move to offer gesture-based controls accelerates. Continental has developed a solution that puts the detection zone for gestures on the steering wheel instead of the center console. That is where it is located on the new-generation BMW 7 series that debuted last year with a solution from Delphi that reads hand movements us ...
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High-End Brunch Returns To StripBally's "Sterling Brunch" costs $90 per person
Caesars Sell-off Restructures DebtBally's, three other properties being sold, valued at $2.2 billion.
Jubilee! Returns March 17thThe show went dark in January for a re-do.
Dealers OK Contract With CasinosCasino dealers at three Las Vegas Strip properties have approved a new union contract with owner Caesars Entertainment.
Caesars Workers Approve New ContractUnion workers at Las Vegas Strip casinos owned by Caesars Entertainment Corp. have approved a contract that preserves health benefits and adds new language to protect housekeepers from hazardous work conditions.
Bally's Opens Renovated TowerBally's Las Vegas begins a year-long revitalization effort by unveiling its newly renovated 756-room Jubilee Tower.
Trial Set For Accused Nightclub Shooter
Trial Set In Drai's KillingBenjamin Frazier will go on trial a year from now in the shooting death of a good samaritan at a Bally's after hours club.
Jubilee! Closing For MakeoverJubilee!, the campy Las Vegas show with over-the-top costumes, chorus boys and showgirls, will close on Jan. 30 for a complete makeover.
Man Indicted In Fatal Strip ShootingA 42-year-old man accused of killing a patron and wounding two employees at an after-hours Las Vegas Strip casino nightclub has been indicted on charges that could get him the death penalty.
Accused Ballys Shooter In CourtBenjamin Frazier is accused of murder and attempted murder in the incident at Drai's.
Police: Argument Leads To Bally's ShootingRecords show the accused gunman received probation in a 1996 shooting at a strip club.


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For those that missed it on Saturday, we recapped an interview that Ryback did while doing media in Abu Dhabi (See also – Ryback Shoots On The Internet, Wants To End The Streak, Rubs Abu Dhabi Media The Wrong Way?). Perhaps bigger than the story itself was the discussion that ensued between WNW readers and staff as to where Ryback should be booked. Early Sunday morning, the man himself decided to weigh in. The following is from Twitter:
@wnwdotcom I understand ur miserable existance of living in ur own skin, but try 2 get a life. U suck as a fan and as a human. Btw nice chin
— Ryback (@Ryback22) October 13, 2013
Now the first thing that I want to point out here is Ryback is a heel. If anyone questions him about this Tweet he can dismiss it as an attempt to "play to the audience." However, I think this Tweet adds complete justification to my complaints with him. Allow me to explain.
I do not hate Ryback, I just don't think he's a main event talent…
Ryback was doing fine before WWE decided to strap the rocket pack on him last fall. I don't think anyone saw him as a top guy but he looked like a top guy. So they didn't want to put him over CM Punk and book him with confidence but they wanted to use him as a stopgap main eventer. The lack of confidence in him as a top guy did him no favors, especially given the fact that WWE tried to elevate him as an unstoppable monster. The tag line of "feed me more" was invalidated by consecutive pay-per-view jobs in 2012 at Hell in a Cell, Survivor Series and WWE TLC.
After blowing off his title feud with CM Punk in January 2013, Ryback hit a new low with his job to Mark Henry at Wrestlemania 29. It became clear that any momentum that WWE had with Ryback was lost and it was time to try something different. The following night WWE decided to pull the trigger on a Ryback heel turn.
Given a change in plans with The Rock unavailable for Extreme Rules, Ryback was re-inserted right back to the top of the card and given a feud with John Cena for the WWE title. However, the problems that plagued him just months earlier popped up once again. WWE didn't see Ryback as a viable WWE Champion but they needed someone to operate as a stopgap main eventer and present a believable challenge to Cena. Once again, he was booked without confidence at Extreme Rules and WWE Payback.
Back to where they started, WWE introduced a new twist to the Ryback character that featured him "bullying" call-ins backstage. As with the initial heel turn, this new wrinkle was well-received by the majority of the audience. However, with injuries stacking up and WWE in need of more talent at the top of the card, another main event opportunity came knocking.
This time WWE wanted to pair someone new with Paul Heyman to insert in the ongoing feud with CM Punk. As we reported here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com Premium, it came down to Ryback and Big E Langston. Ryback was chosen for the role and was selected to oppose CM Punk.
Right back on the proverbial treadmill, he's booked under to Punk at WWE Battleground and headed into to an underwhelming rematch at Hell in a Cell later this month. Ryback hasn't stuck as a main eventer because he's not ready to be a main eventer. However, WWE's persistence to "force him to the audience" comes due to the fact the roster is ravaged by injuries and in dire need of believable threats.
The Chris Jericho test…
Sandwiched in-between main event programs, Ryback was given a golden opportunity to prove his worth to WWE and the audience. The opportunity came at WWE Money in the Bank 2013 where he was booked in a match against Chris Jericho. Jericho is a guy that is one of the best in-ring performers of all time but under his most recent run, he remained committed to helping WWE get newer talent over. This was very clear throughout 2013 as Jericho worked stellar matches, where he didn't mind "doing the honors."
At the time, I commented that Money in the Bank was an opportunity for Ryback to have the pressure taken completely off and show fans [and the office] that he's capable of a top spot. I watched the Jericho match very closely and I will honestly say, Ryback failed the test. The match was slow and methodical and Ryback did nothing to help his cause. It's not that the bout was terrible but this was his chance to prove his worth and there was nothing memorable about the 11:20 encounter.
Problematic behavior out of the ring…
A lack of confidence from WWE in Ryback as a viable main event talent isn't the only thing that has blemished his run as a singles superstar. Ryback has racked up the behind-the-scenes incidents that have left more than a few people rolling their eyes about his maturity and ability to handle a top spot.
February 25, 2013: We reported here on WrestlingNewsWorld.com Premium that Ryback was upset over the fact he would not be challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania 29 and was pushing for a heel turn. It was a heel turn he ended up getting but he was very upset and outspoken about the booking of his character.
April 16, 2013: Ryback got a little too personal in his program with John Cena and brought up his highly publicized divorce on Twitter. Here's what Ryback wrote, "Watching the pain on Cena's face was worth standing back for. Funny the 2 things he says I lack his ex wife seems to love. #RybackRules" In what almost seemed like a desperate attempt to get fans to buy him as a viable heel, Ryback took a personal low blow at the face of the company. All while mentioning in media interviews that he felt no one had really challenged Cena for the top spot and he was going to be the guy to take it. The Tweet was later deleted.
May 20, 2013: Ryback infuriated Vince McMahon with a promo for his match at WWE Payback when he proclaimed that he was going to take the entire audience to the morgue with John Cena. (See also – Exclusive Details On What Ryback Did That Made Vince McMahon Irate & Played A Significant Role In Changing The WWE Payback Main Event)
June 3, 2013: There was an issue where Ryback broke kayfabe on live television that got him some heat. He also complained on Daniel Bryan for "working stiff."
September 23, 2013: There was an incident backstage at WWE Raw after blowing a table spot with CM Punk on live television, where Ryback told a producer that Punk should have bumped better. Punk found out about what Ryback said and it resulted in words being exchanged backstage. (See also – Blown Spot On Raw Causes An Uproar Backstage & Two Top Stars Nearly Come To Blows – Who Was Involved & The Fallout From It, Why There Was Chaos Before This Week's Show, RVD Working More Than Originally Agreed Upon, Why Randy Orton Is Seeing A Doctor Today)
October 12, 2013: We were made aware of problematic behavior regarding Ryback and the local Abu Dhabi media. According to Wesam El Nemr, who interviewed Ryback for Super.ae, Ryback interacted very poorly and was uninterested in doing media for the event. Nemr said it was so bad that he actually reached out to the WWE office about how Ryback was the worst WWE media appearance that he's ever done.
Where to go from here…
A lot of people think that I do not see value in Ryback and that couldn't be further from the truth. Ryback's size alone, at 6'3 nearly 300lbs, gives him plenty of value. The Great Khali, with his size and large international following, gives him value. However, just because someone has value does not mean that person is a top star. To give you a sports comparison, LeBron James doesn't win his second NBA Championship if Ray Allen doesn't hit a key three-pointer in a pressure situation. However, just because Allen made it possible for LeBron to win the title, his value is not more than James himself. This is a similar situation here.
When I look at Ryback, I see a guy with plenty of opportunities in the mid-card. I see someone the company could bring along by way of a secondary title and "see where it goes." However, he's been continuously force fed off and on as a top guy for a year now and is no further along today than he was at Hell in a Cell 2012. The rocket pack push didn't work for Ryback like it worked for Sheamus. It hasn't completely flopped, because there are some of you that are big Ryback fans, but it hasn't established him as the next WWE Champion either.
Attaching Paul Heyman to Ryback helps him because it gives him a mouthpiece and an opportunity where the pressure doesn't rest solely on his shoulders. However, Ryback is proving to be very green on and off the job and those are issues that must be fixed if he will ever have a chance to surpass John Cena as the face of the WWE.


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The quarterly Federal Housing Finance Agency purchase-only house price index continued to fall in the second quarter, despite recent improvement in the monthly HPI. According to FHFA, U.S. house prices were 0.6 percent lower in the second quarter than the first quarter of 2011 and down 5.9 percent on a year-over-year basis.
This represents the 17th consecutive quarterly decline in the purchase-only HPI. Overall, the index has fallen 19.2 percent since reaching a peak in the first quarter of 2007. Declines in seasonally adjusted purchase only HPIs from first quarter to second quarter were observed in 31 states.
The largest quarter-over-quarter declines were observed in Nevada (-5.5 percent), Delaware (-5 percent), West Virginia (-4.8 percent), Arizona (-4.6 percent), and Rhode Island (-3 percent). States with the largest sequential gains included the District of Columbia (+7.2 percent), Hawaii (+5.5 percent), Oklahoma (+4.1 percent), Connecticut (+2.1 percent) and Montana (+1.6 percent).
On a regional basis, an increase was observed in the seasonally adjusted purchase-only HPI in seven of the nine Census Divisions (and all nine divisions on a not seasonally adjusted basis). East North Central (+3.3 percent), Middle Atlantic (+1.2 percent) and West North Central (+1 percent) registered the largest gains, while Pacific (-0.8 percent) and New England (-0.4 percent) divisions experienced a decline.
The monthly HPI experienced its third consecutive increase in June, rising 0.9 percent, following increases of 0.3 percent in April and 0.4 percent in May. The year-over-year change is also significantly different from the quarterly HPI, with the monthly index down 4.3 percent year-on-year.
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Sophomore Taylor Harris recorded her first career home run, driving in three runs in game two.
Feb. 8, 2014
SAN MARCOS, Texas— The Southern Illinois softball team swept opening day at the Century Link Classic on Saturday topping Stephen F. Austin and Texas A&M Corpus Christi.
SIU's offense recorded 18 runs in 13 innings to put away the Ladyjacks and Islanders.
SIU 7, Stephen F. Austin 3
Game 1 Box Score
SIU (1-0) exploded for four runs on four hits in the first inning to give the Salukis an early lead.
"I am really pleased with how our offense came out," said SIU head coach Kerri Blaylock. "It really set the tone for the game."
Jayna Spivey recorded her 22nd career double in her first at-bat of the season to score Kalyn Harker who reached base on a hit-by-pitch. Orsburn followed Spivey with a single. Freshman Shaye Harre kept things rolling for SIU, doubling in her first at-bat as a Saluki to score Spivey and Orsburn. Sophomore Meredith Wilson rounded out the inning, singling to drive Harre home.
SFA (0-2) put two runs on the board in the second inning but the Salukis answered scoring one run. The Ladyjacks recorded their final run of the game in the fourth inning.
Southern had another offensive surge in the fourth inning scoring two runs with the help of a Michelle Glenn double and three walks.
Katie Bertelsen recorded the win pitching 5 innings, giving up three runs on seven hits. Senior Taylor Orsburn came in to close for the Salukis giving up no runs or hits and recording one strikeout to help SIU seal its first win of the season.
"I felt we had great defensive plays and Taylor Orsburn was able to close it which was phenomenal," said Blaylock.
Freshman Shaye Harre had a successful Saluki debut going two-for-two, scoring one run and working two walks.
SIU 11 , Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 7
Game 2 Box Score
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (0-2) opened up the final game of the night with a first-inning homerun. SIU (2-0) was unable to answer the run in the first but got on the board in the second inning recording three runs on two hits.
The Islanders responded, knocking in a two-run run homerun to finish the inning with a 4-3 lead.
Sophomore Taylor Harris recorded her first career homerun in the third inning bringing in three runs to give SIU a 7-4 advantage.
SIU brought in two more runs in the seventh inning to take a comfortable 11-6 lead.
The Islanders attempted a late comeback with a solo homerun in the first at-bat in the bottom of the seventh. Taylor Orsburn came into relieve Wunderlich helping the Salukis put away the next three batters.
Wunderlich took the win with three runs on six hits and three strikeouts.
"We hung in there and played two teams who can swing the bat really well," Blaylock said. "I was happy to come away with two wins."
The Salukis close out the Century Link Classic tomorrow with a doubleheader. SIU will face Ball State at 9 a.m. and host Texas State at 1 p.m.


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Bullying behaviour is a complex issue and research in the area does not identify the supremacy of any one cause of bullying. Below is a summary overview of key factors that are considered to contribute in various ways, to the likelihood of bullying behaviours. The information below is not a complete list of all factors. They do represent major categories of focus with examples of predominant factors of influence within each.
Environmental Factors
Physical violence in the media may contribute to bullying (Berkowitz, 1984; Smith and Donnerstein, 1998). This is a difficult area to generalise about as some students can watch a lot of violence in the media and not be affected while other students can display higher levels of aggression from watching a lot of violence in the media.
Social factors
Dysfunctional families – Children who bully are 3 times more likely to have family or parental problems (Stephenson and Smith, 1989). Children who have positive relationships with their parents are less likely to bully (Rigby, 1993; Bowers et al.; 1992).
Bystander Factors
The presence of bystanders can contribute to the bullying (Olweus, 2001). Bystanders can be passive which condones the bullying incident or can prevent others from intervening (Salmivalli, 2001).
Cairns and Cairns (1994) identified the influence of peer groups. While individuals more than groups, exhibit bullying behaviour (Rigby and Slee, 1999), around 85% of bullying incidents happen within peer groups (Atlas and Pepler, 1997). A study on bullying incidents in playgrounds found although bystanders were present in 88% of bullying incidents, they only intervened in 19% of cases (Hawkins, Pepler and Craig, 2001).
Individual factors
The bully's own predisposition. Children who bullied have been reported as being low in empathy and therefore not being sensitive to the plight of others (Enderesen and Olweus, 2001; Menesini et al.; 1997). Students themselves gave the following reasons for bullying (Rigby, 2008):
Theoretical Explanations for Bullying Behaviour
Rigby (2004) puts forth a number of different theoretical explanations as to the potential cause of the bullying behaviour. A summary of these ideas are presented below in a diagram and accompanied explanation of each factor presented in the diagram.
Bullying as the outcome of individual differences
This approach suggests bullying results from the differing level of personal power between each student. These differences are either physically or psychologically based.
School programs based on this perspective tend to focus on changing behaviour of bullies through counselling and/or discipline as well as looking at changing behaviour of victims through social skills and assertiveness training.
Bullying as a developmental process
This approach is based on the belief that there is a natural instinct to dominate, in terms of social dominance, to ensure survival of the species. Initially children engage in more physically direct means of bullying but as they progress developmentally, they adopt less socially offensive means of bullying by replacing them with more indirect means (Rigby, 1997).
This perspective leads schools to adopt programs that positively foster the developmental growth of students and challenges schools to address the subtle changes in bullying as students mature.
Bullying as a socio-cultural phenomenon
This approach takes a broader societal perspective when identifying the cause of bullying behaviour. Bullying is seen as a consequence of the power differential between various social groups in our society based on gender, race, social class, etc.
School programs adopting this perspective develop programs that address prejudice and discrimination and attempt to increase the cultural sensitivity by introducing a collective and cooperative approach. The Australian web site www.bullyingnoway.com.au operates from this perspective.
Bullying as a response to peer pressures within the school
This perspective sees bullying as a group phenomena. Groups are not necessarily tied to race, gender, etc. but exist through a common interest or purpose. Within a school environment, the peer group will often bully another group or individual for a reason (real or imagined) or simply just to have fun.
School programs working from this perspective focus on groups attempting to utilise the peer pressure of the group to positively influence responsible individual action. The Method of Shared Concern (a staff training resource for bullying) works from this perspective.
Bullying from the perspective of restorative justice
This approach takes an individualistic view of the bully and sees bullying behaviour as a result of the specific and unique psychological and emotional characteristics of the bully. It views bullies as not being able to self regulate with feelings of shame.
Bullies are considered not to have pride in their school nor integrate well into their community (Morrison, 2002). Programs based on this approach believe the school community and significant others should support the bullies as they are provided with opportunity to expose their wrongdoing in a caring environment not a punitive environment. The primary aim is to restore positive relationships among the bully and victim and the whole community.


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Mayor Bloomberg in New York has banned the big jumbo sodas because of their adverse effect on public health Japan is approaching the issue a different way Pepsi is introducing a big gulp soda that claims to actually help block fat.
It's the "Pepsi special " and is apparently approved as a "food for specified health uses" so it is regulated by the Japanese government and, according to Suntory,has its seal of approval. It contains the fiber molecule dextrin, which it states helps prevent the body from absorbing fat.
Here's what the Suntory website( in translation ) has to say about it :
Suntory International Food Co., Ltd., launched nationwide from Tuesday, November 13, the "special Pepsi" cola drinks of food for specified health use "reduce the absorption of fat."
"PEPSI" is a cola beverage drinkers in the world that is. And the launch of zero-calorie cola "Pepsi Nex" or "Diet Pepsi" In Japan, we have proposed a new value in the market for cola drinks.
Launched the "Pepsi special" food for specified health use "reduce the absorption of fat", this time, we will further activate cola drinks market.
● Features of the contents
It is a cola beverage to increase the discharge reduce the absorption of fat by the action of indigestible dextrin (dietary fiber), and from the diet, and calm the postprandial rise in triglycerides in the blood. Company and PepsiCo have jointly utilizing the technology development of cola drinks that have been developed over many years, we realize the aftertaste with a crisp refreshing and unique, "PEPSI" I let mitigate the habit peculiar indigestible dextrin was.
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Benno's Lincoln Center Restaurant Called, Shockingly, 'Lincoln'
Because it's at Lincoln Center. Get it?
After months of referring to Jonathan Benno's super-hyped "high-end contemporary Italian" Lincoln Center restaurant as "Jonathan Benno's Lincoln Center restaurant," "the anonymous Benno project," and "Jonathan Benno's post-Per Se restaurant," the restaurant finally has a name: Lincoln. And so we conclude today's lesson on anticlimax. [Diner's Journal/NYT]


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Pellegrini: I am sure we can win these six games
- 16 April 2014 07:54
- Posted by @roline_mcfc
It's matchday! And more than that, tonight's clash with Sunderland is an absolute must-win for the Blues. So what are the media saying ahead of the game?
Well, unsurprisingly the headlines are dominated by comments made by Manuel Pellegrini in his press conference (which by the way, you can watch here).
Let's start with the Manchester Evening News, who report that the City boss is confident his side can take maximum points from their remaining games.
Writes Mike Keegan: "The Blues' title hopes were dealt a hefty blow by Liverpool in Sunday's 3-2 defeat at Anfield but the Chilean reckons his men can win all six of their final games to pile pressure on the Scousers.
"City are seven points behind Brendan Rodgers' side with two games in hand and six to play. A win in both of those would cut the gap to one - but if the Merseysiders win their last four matches they will take the crown for the first time since 1990.
"The sickening Sunday reverse on Merseyside saw Liverpool wrestle the destiny of the title race from City's grasp.
"But Pellegrini can see more points dropped as the Blues, Liverpool and second-placed Chelsea sprint for the finish line."
Quoted in the article, the City boss stated: "The important thing is that we win our games. We can do nothing about the other teams but we can do a lot of things here. The players know exactly what they have to do and we will try to start tonight.
"We will fight to the end to win the title and if we don't do it, it is because Liverpool will win their four games.
"If we keep on playing like we have been in the whole season I am sure we can win these six games. Of course it is possible Liverpool can drop points, or Chelsea, or our team also. Any team can drop points every week. In the Premier League all the games are close and it's not easy to go and win.
"It was a tough game against Liverpool in their own stadium. We didn't deserve to lose that game but things happen."
Elsewhere, the Express have chosen to lead with the Chilean's support of skipper Vincent Kompany.
"Kompany's uncharacteristic but calamitous mistake on Sunday gifted Liverpool a win that took City's championship destiny out of their own hands," Richard Tanner declares.
"Pellegrini admitted skipper Kompany and the rest of his team were mentally flattened by the result after battling back from 2-0 down - and City suffered another blow yesterday when influential midfielder Yaya Toure was ruled out for at least two weeks with a groin injury.
"But Pellegrini insists his players have the character and experience to pick themselves up and take the title race right to the wire in the belief favourites Liverpool and second-placed Chelsea will still drop points.
"City face relegation-haunted Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium tonight with Pellegrini denying he had gambled by playing Kompany, who had picked up a knee injury in training 24 hours before the trip to Merseyside."
According to the Tanner, the Blues boss asserted: "I don't regret playing him. He started the game because he is the captain, he proved he was fit before the game, he said he was okay and the doctor agreed."
Asked if a distraught Kompany will be mentally fit to play so soon after a mistake that could end up costing City the title, he replied: "I don't like to analyse the individual performance with the media.
"I talk with the players and when we win or lose, it is the responsibility of the whole team. But Vincent is okay. He is fit and he is the squad list for the Sunderland game. It is not easy to recover from Sunday's game but we are recovering."
In other news, there is a mention for Manchester City Women in the Independent. The Blues kick-off their FA Women's Super League season tomorrow night against Liverpool Ladies and Robin Scott-Elliot is eager to see how the league newcomers fare against the reigning champions.
"It is a mouth-watering prospect," he proclaims. "Liverpool, the defending champions, hosting Manchester City – rich, ambitious and the envy of just about every team in the league. It is a fixture that has more than a ring of the men's game about it but on Thursday night marks City's debut in the Women's Super League (WSL).
"For the Football Association, the enthusiastic creators of the WSL whose new season kicks off tomorrow night, the arrival of the richest club in the land as a serious player in the women's game – and City insist they are in it for the long term – is a sizeable fillip.
"Steph Houghton was one of four England players recruited by City, joining from Arsenal, the dominant force in the women's game until Liverpool's transformation. The England captain was convinced to move by City's long-term plan and rejects the idea that City's introduction is anything but good for the game."
"A lot of people have seen it in a negative way – a big club coming in and trying to be the best straight away, but I can't see what's wrong with that," she said. "Ultimately, they want the game to go professional, so I don't really understand if these people are disagreeing with that.
"From a women's football side, it's good to see a club go: 'OK, we want to do this professionally, we want to be the best and to give you the best, give you the opportunity to try and play and improve yourself.' As a player, you want to thrive on that."
Scott-Elliot continues: "City have seven full-time players and 11 part-time, with the bulk of the squad made up of those who were competing in the old second tier last season.
"How [manager Nick] Cushing, who has never coached in the women's game before, having been moved across from City's youth set-up, moulds the two groups together will be key to whether his side can find immediate success against the likes of Liverpool, Bristol and Arsenal. City are, unsurprisingly, keen to dampen expectation."
"We are trying to build a new team," said Cushing. "It would be unrealistic to think we can go and roll teams over and win leagues. There is an expectation because of what our men's team have done. With our women's team we have to be realistic."
Here's hoping it will be a very productive 24 hours for our senior sides!
That's all for today. Check back to mcfc.co.uk tomorrow morning for the media's post-match analysis.
The race for the Premier League has come to the boil, so make sure you're there to lend your support as we bid for a second title in three years.
Tickets are still available for the two of the last first-team games taking place at the Etihad Stadium this season, against Sunderland and West Brom.
They could be decisive clashes, so don't miss out.


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College Hockey:2003-04 CHA Season Preview
From the moment that the CHA met the requirements for an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament the whining began. This upstart, diminutive division with barely six teams to its name, could now keep one team from a major conference out of the postseason, while providing nothing more than cannon fodder for a team on its way to the Frozen Four.
What a difference a year makes.
— Wayne State coach Bill Wilkinson
Though the grumbling has not subsided, a year after its first automatic trip to the show, the little conference that could enters the new season with tough out-of-town schedules and unbridled optimism fueled by a near-upset.
"Our automatic bid is absolutely deserved," said Wayne State coach Bill Wilkinson. "I think we showed that, but there were any number of teams in our conference that could've represented us equally well, especially Bemidji and Niagara. There's no question that we are putting together a strong college hockey conference,"
It's amazing how much confidence can exude from a loss, but when CHA champ Wayne State lined up against Colorado College in the first round of the NCAA tournament last season, the question was not whether the Tigers would win, but by how much. Instead, CC needed all to summon all of its superior special-teams play to edge the Warriors, 4-2.
In other words, Wayne State was qualified to skate with the big boys, and the goal this season is to continue to show the rest of the nation just how far the CHA has developed in the scant years of its existence.
"If you look at the CHA, Wayne State represented our conference very well last year," said Findlay coach Pat Ford. "I have been in the WCHA and the CCHA, and the CHA has definitely improved the most over the past few years of any conference, maybe out of necessity. This league has gotten better each year."
The consensus among the league coaches is the overall skill level of the conference has risen significantly, but there are still mountains to climb, starting with finding other programs to round out the league's roster. A search for teams is ongoing.
"We need to expand by a team or two," said Air Force coach Frank Serratore. "I see our league as cyclical. We don't yet have any big-time schools that can reload every year, like Michigan or Minnesota. Instead we have a team that will be in its high cycle in a given year.
"We will have a great team every year, but it won't be the same team."
Serratore's cyclical model perfectly applies for this coming season. After Wayne State's terrific season last year, it is now Bemidji State and Niagara's turn in the rotation. The Beavers marched all the way to the CHA finals last year before falling to the Warriors, and the Purple Eagles went 9-2-2 down the stretch. Each has the veteran squad to assume the conference crown.
Bemidji and Niagara complement each other nicely in the race for the championship. Both teams will fly down the ice in a furious offensive attack. The Beavers, however, have a deeper roster, while the Purple Eagles have perhaps the best player in the conference, Joe Tallari.
After a 55-point season a year ago, Tallari heads the flashiest offense in the CHA, but even he may not be able to push the Purple Eagles all the way to the top.
"I watched Bemidji from the stands in the playoffs last year," said Niagara coach Dave Burkholder. "I was overwhelmed with their speed and skills overall. I have to give them the upper hand right now."
Meanwhile, Wayne State, picked fourth in the preseason coaches poll, finds itself between cycles, having graduated a tremendous senior class.
"Wayne State had a good group of guys and took a real run at the NCAA tournament," Frank Serratore said. "This year it looks like Niagara and Bemidji."
At the other end of the conference, Alabama-Huntsville also has to deal with a high graduation rate. The regular-season champs still feel the sting of playoff defeat, and though still with the dangerous Jared Ross, don't have quite as much talent as the year before.
Findlay, meanwhile, has a new coach and it seems an entirely new roster. The Oilers lost the only coach they have ever had, Craig Barnett, and one of his assistants, Ford, now has the top job. Along with Ford, Findlay also brings 14 freshmen onto the roster.
Sinking towards the bottom of the pile is Air Force. The service academy struggles on a yearly basis to keep its nucleus intact, and this year will prove no exception.
At the end of the yellow-brick season for the CHA is another automatic bid, one the conference expects to really deserve.
Quick Snapshot
Here is the quick skinny on each team along, in predicted order of finish. Full previews of any team can be found by clicking on its name.
Last Season: 14-14-8 (10-6-4, CHA), 3rd Place
Coaches Pick: 1st
Our Pick: 1st
Player to Watch: Grady Hunt, G
Bottom line: Picked first in the coaches poll, the Beavers will take a stinging defeat in the finals of the CHA tournament and use it to fuel an already high-powered attack, coupled with the best goalie in the conference, Grady Hunt.
Last Season: 15-17-5 (11-4-5), 2nd
Coaches Pick: 2nd
Our Pick: 2nd
Player to Watch: Joe Tallari, F
Bottom line: Tallari is the best offensive player in the conference and Niagara has by far the flashiest offense in the CHA. Could easily win the crown, but defense and goaltending are not quite as good as Bemidji.
Last Year: 21-17-2 (11-7-2) 3rd
Coaches Pick: 4th
Our Pick: 3rd
Player to Watch: Derek MacKay, F
Bottom line: The roster may have been cleared by graduation, but a gut feeling says that the Warriors find a way to defy expectations and keep building a winning tradition in the nascent conference.
Last Year: 18-14-3 (13-5-2), 1st
Coaches Pick: 3rd
Our Pick: 4th
Player to Watch: Scott Munroe, G
Bottom line: Last year's regular-season champs flamed out in the final months of the season. With less talent on the roster, look for a slight regression. Jared Ross may be the second-best offensive player in the conference after Tallari, but the real story will be Munroe, who may have the talent to carry his team.
Last Year: 10-21-4 (3-13-4), 5th
Coaches Pick: 5th
Our Pick: 5th
Player to Watch: Brandon Straub, D
Bottom line: Coach Pat Ford, in his first year, will motivate his team to overachieve, but it will take another year to make a noticeable difference in the standings. Freshman Straub's physical presence may not appear on the stat sheet, but symbolizes a change in attitude that Ford instills in the team.
Last Year: 10-24-3 (2-15-3) 6th
Coaches Pick: 6th
Our Pick: 6th
Player to Watch: Ryan Wiggins, F
Bottom line: For a team with no standout players, this could be another long year at the service academy.
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Harry apparently met Taylor's mother recently, and the pair have been linked on a number of dates this year – most recently whilst they both appeared on US X Factor where they were spotted giggling and laughing together backstage.
Haylor, as they're now becoming known as, would be one of the highest profile celebrity couples in the world, and now that Justin and Selena are no longer together, the worlds attention could soon to be turning.
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Does anybody on here have a username and password for the two providers? Anybody?
I have the ipad cyclones.tv app, was able to AirPlay the basketball game to the TV, doesn't appear you can AirPlay the radio feed?
Game in abc in Ames then?
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Originally Posted by Rabbuk
Game in abc in Ames then?
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Does anybody on here have a username and password for the two providers? Anybody?
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Originally Posted by CycloneErik
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Originally Posted by Rabbuk
Game in abc in Ames then?
Kind of quiet....must be basketball season.
Not feeling good about this one.
In my seat at DKR, time to mess with Texas. HORNS DOWN |^|
Heres to another miracle in Austin!! Horns down!
Originally Posted by WhatchaGonnaDo
Don't live in Kentucky.
I like messing with Texas.
Originally Posted by Rabbuk
Don't live in Kentucky.
Originally Posted by cyclonedave25
Oh yeah, I bet you guys are right.
I think it's preparation for how they'll feel after the loss today ;-)
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