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Make Over Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
Turn what's left of the big dinner into more amazing meals
When Thanksgiving is over and you find your refrigerator is filled to the brim with food, you may find yourself wondering what to do with all of those leftovers. Check out creative recipes—sent in by WD readers—to learn how to turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into tasty meals.
Turkey Flautas
1 1/2 qts vegetable oil for frying
24 white corn tortillas
1 medium onion, diced
4 cups shredded turkey
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano (crumbled between thumb and fingers)
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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1. Soften tortillas in a large skillet with a little hot oil in it for a moment; drain between layers of paper towel.
2. With remaining oil in the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent. Add the turkey and seasonings; cook until heated through.
3. Lay out a softened tortilla, and about 1/3 of the way up, place 1/4 cup of the meat. Pinch the meat mixture together so it goes all the way across the tortilla. Now, starting at the side closest to you, roll it up tightly. This should resemble a fat cigar. Secure with a toothpick to keep closed. Continue until you've used all the tortillas and filling.
4. Heat remaining oil in large pot. Deep-fry 3 or 4 rolls at a time until the tortillas turn light brown. Using tongs, remove from hot oil and hold for a moment to drain the oil from the inside of the flauta. Then drain on paper towels.
Submitted by Karen Cropper of Sierra Vista, AZ
Turkey Pot Pie
2 ready-made refrigerated pie crusts
4 cups shredded turkey
2 cans cream of potato soup
1 package frozen mixed vegetables
Dried or fresh diced onion, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Dillweed, to taste
Chopped parsley, to taste
1. Line pie plate with pie crust. In large bowl, combine turkey with remaining ingredients. Pour into crust and cover with second pie crust.
2. Cut ventilation slits in top pie crust and bake at 350ºF for 1 hour.
Submitted by Gayle Roberts of Oro Valley, AZ
Potato Cakes
2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1/4 cup each chopped green pepper, celery and onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 to 4 Tbsp olive oil
1. Mix together the potatoes, green pepper, celery, onions, garlic, egg, 1/4 cup bread crumbs and 1/4 cup Parmesan in large bowl.
2. Mix remaining bread crumbs and Parmesan on wax paper. Form mashed potato mixture into balls and roll in crumb-cheese mixture; flatten slightly.
3. Heat a couple tablespoons olive oil in a nonstick frying pan or skillet; cook potato cakes 3 minutes on each side. Serve with sour cream or cranberry sauce.
Submitted by Anonymous reader
Squash & Turkey Casserole
1 cup turkey or chicken broth
2 small white onions, chopped
3 pounds mashed cooked winter squash
1 pt regular sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
1 to 2 small cans of water chestnuts
2 cups leftover turkey, chicken or ham (cut into cubes)
2 regular-size packages of Turkey or Chicken Stuffing Mix
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups grated Cheddar
1. Heat oven to 350ºF.
2. In small saucepan, heat broth and chopped onions until onions are tender; drain.
3. In a large bowl, mix cooked squash, sour cream, cooked onions, salt and pepper until blended.
4. In a large bowl, combine water chestnuts, leftover meat, stuffing mix and melted butter.
5. Grease the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Spread half the squash mixture over pan bottom; top with half the stuffing mixture and half the grated cheese.
6. Repeat layers, ending with cheese.
7. Bake 40 minutes or until top is golden and bubbly.
Submitted by Diana Allen Dube of Damariscotta, ME
Turkey Divan
2 pkgs (10 oz each) frozen broccoli florets or equivalent amount fresh broccoli
2 cups chopped turkey
6 slices cheese
1 can (14 1/2 oz) evaporated milk
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can French-fried onions rings (1 1/2 cups)
1. Cook broccoli till crisp-tender. Place in 11 x 7-inch baking pan. Top with turkey, then cheese.
2. Mix milk and soup in medium bowl; pour over cheese.
3. Bake at 350ºF for 25 minutes. Sprinkle top with onion rings and bake for 5 minutes.
Submitted by Sandi Villinski of Fayetteville, AR


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The ongoing progress of Andy Carrol
Quote from tonights live cast of the game ..M of M ...Andy Carrol as he gave the UniTURD backline headaches all night long.Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
Perhaps we should convert him to a midfielder!
- 1 Reply to Loki
Loki hes all;over rthe field at Upton Pk.! Thats what I often noticed abouthim he wouldtrack back quite a lot at certain points in the game and seemed to beanticipating well where the ball wouldend up . He isnt a lazy player hes involved and yes let him roam in the upper regions of the midfield ...why not ?
There cant have been a LFC fan alive that didnt enjoy watching Carroll wipe out De Gayer ;)
Tell you what, that is 4 games in a row where Carroll has played well, havent seen that long a run of form from him in a while! Keep it up big man, whether he is coming back or being shopped out, it is good news for us.
- 1 Reply to Hobitez
How long have I been telling u lads this boy is ....THE BUSINESS ? KK knew he was signing a lad who could do the job. Thankfully he seems to have got his injury problems under control and looks better by the game, he also hit the upright with a lovely goal bound low drive from about 20metres that had De Gia beat. He was voted official MoM V UniTURD and defo got right up SAF's red nose which tells u hes doing his job ! Also do u recall his game v UniTURD at Anfield for us? Old Red Nose wasnt too happy with his presence then either...BRENDAN ROGERS TAKE NOTE !
One of the reasons his value has been driven so low , 7mill according to latest gobshyte Newcastle estimate is because our fans called out there own player and insulted him through longish injury spells...but they stood by him at WHU and wouldnt be surprised if Big Sam doesnt pick up his option of buying the lad end of season with WHU having avoided the drop but hes a shrew fellah and would say he isnt sure if Andy C will be with them come end of season to provoke other idiot managers ie Pardew into making daft low ball bids to open the door for him to negotiate a slight reduction on the agreed upon fee of 17 mill plus remember they paid a nonrefundable 3 mill LOAN FEE to us at begining of season for Andy's services so he knows he holds the whip hand on the deal over any other clubs with first refusal to him and WHU.
He certainly gets brownie points for winding ole red nose up.
- 1 Reply to Colyn
But does he have enough 'bite' to be a Liverpool forward? ;-)
superb. he tore vidic & rio apart! they couldnt handle the big man. he even made a great last ditch tackle to deny a utd winner. i think u should keep him. he gives u something different. once he gets playing regularly he is a good player. not amazing or on the level of suarez. but a good player. sturridge is good but can be flaky. u need 4 strikers so why not keep all 3. borini will never be good enough for u guys. also if suarez got injured then u would be very light upfront. ps. love watching coutinho. thought he was an odd signing but he has been very good.
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To...A YAHOO USER...good post mate your assessment of Andy's talent is spot on he has had his detractors at our club ever since he arrived and he arrived carrying injuries but hes certainly starting to show his true ability now with five goals in last seven outings. No goal last night but still voted MoM for his effort throughout the match turning Ferdinand and Vidic inside out ! Agree 100% with u about Couhtino and also agree Sturridge is flaky not to be relied upon,hardly what Id call a natural talent but ok coming off the bench and as for Borini as u say never be good enough for us shouldnt have been bought a bad decision by Rogers as was Allen and now he wants 12 mill to bring in a 28 yr old average sort of player from Swansea ( yet again ) in Williams...dont want him average player in a very average mid table team.
I agree with your assessment of Andy Carroll. We should keep him, but its Brendan No-Brain what calls the shots.


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In this photo released by Bolivia's Presidency Press Office, Bolivia's President Evo Morales signs a decree allowing the takeover of shares in Empresa de Electricidad de La Paz (Electropaz) and Empresa de Luz y Fuerza de Oruro (Elfeo), Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera at the government palace in La Paz, Bolivia, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. The decree read by Morales also calls for Iberdrola to receive indemnification after an independent firm is hired within 180 days to determine the value of the nationalized shares. Bolivia's Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera is pictured at left. (AP Photo/Presidency Press Office, Jose Lirauze)


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Jim DeMint
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James Warren "Jim" DeMint is the Junior Senator for the state of South Carolina. He is a Republican and was first elected in 2004. (map)
- 1 Record and controversies
- 2 Biography
- 3 Money in politics
- 4 Committees and Affiliations
- 5 More Background Data
- 6 Contact
- 7 Articles and resources
Record and controversies
Iraq War
DeMint voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal
Block of the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007
On June 28, 2007, Sen. DeMint blocked a deal between Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) that would have started up long-stalled conference proceedings on the Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007. DeMint made an objection to the agreement by phone to the Senate floor, minutes after McConnell had said Republicans would drop their objections to naming conferees. DeMint argued that he would not let the bill proceed until certain earmark reforms were accepted. He stated, "We will not have earmark reform during this year's appropriations process. That is why this is being done," DeMint charged on the floor, adding later that "the only reason to go to conference with [the rules] in is to take them out." Democrats responded, Harry Reid commenting, "Here we are, seconds from going to conference and a call comes in to the Republican cloak room. I understand the Minority Leader has a responsibility to take that ... but the eyes of the nation are on us... to not let us go to conference on some petty issue that my friend has raised is really bad."
- Main article: Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007
National security and foreign policy
In early March 2007, the Senate began debate on a security bill (S.4) similar to the one passed by the House. The Senate legislation would drop House-passed provisions that would require that all containers on U.S.-bound vessels be screened in foreign ports for radiation, and all cargo loaded onto U.S. airliners be screened for explosives. Like the House version, the Senate bill contained a provision allowing airport screeners (employees of the Transportation Security Administration) to unionize. The Bush administration declared that the president would veto the bill if the provision was included in any bill which reached his desk. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff echoed Bush's opposition, arguing that unionization would impede the department's quick response to possible threats. Sen. DeMint promised to help uphold a veto, telling Bush "If the final bill contains such a provision, forcing you to veto it, we pledge to sustain your veto."
DeMint was born September 2, 1951 in Greenville, South Carolina. He was educated at Wade Hampton High School in Greenville, the University of Tennessee and Clemson University. He owned a market research firm in Greenville.
DeMint won the Republican primary for the 4th district in 1998, when Fourth District Congressman Bob Inglis decided to honor a promise to serve only three terms in the House and run against Senator Fritz Hollings. DeMint easily won election in November. The district is considered the most Republican in the state, and he never faced serious or well-funded opposition.
DeMint declared his candidacy for the Senate on December 12, 2002 after Hollings decided to retire after the 2004 elections. DeMint placed a distant second in that primary on June 8, 2004, 18 points behind former South Carolina governor David Beasley. However, he won a convincing victory in the runoff, and faced Democratic state education superintendent Inez Tenenbaum in November. The state's strong support for George W. Bush gave DeMint enough of a push to defeat her by 9.6 percentage points in November.
DeMint favors eliminating the Internal Revenue Service and Federal income tax. Additionally, while in Congress he sponsored legislation that would replace the current system with a 23% national sales tax on all goods and services. He claimed he had signed onto the legislation "to advance the debate" on tax reform, and that he did not specifically favor that version of reform over others.
DeMint also stirred controversy during debates with Tenenbaum when he stated his belief that openly gay people should not be allowed to teach in public schools. [1] When questioned by reporters, DeMint also stated that single mothers who live with their boyfriends should similarly be excluded from being educators. He later apologized for making the remarks without specifically retracting their substantive claims, saying they were "distracting from the main issues of the debate." He also noted that these were opinions based on his personal values, not issues he would or could deal with as a member of Congress. He also favors banning all forms of abortion.[2] [3]
Money in politics
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- Revolving door profile for Jim DeMint from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Jim DeMint from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Jim DeMint from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security
- Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security
- Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard
- Subcommittee on Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism - Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Innovation
- Joint Economic Committee
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Water and Power
- Subcommittee on Energy
- Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Subcommittee on European Affairs
- Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance
- Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Democracy and Human Rights
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- Joint Economic Committee
- Senate Special Committee on Aging
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Subcommittee on Aviation
- Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs Product Safety and Insurance
- Subcommittee on Disaster Prevention and Prediction - Chair
- Subcommittee on National Ocean Policy Study
- Subcommittee on Technology Innovation and Competitiveness
- Subcommittee on Trade Tourism and Economic Development
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Subcommittee on Clean Air Climate Change and Nuclear Safety
- Subcommittee on Fisheries Wildlife and Water
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Jim DeMint. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Campaign contact information
DC Office:
340 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-4002
Phone: 202-224-6121
Fax: 202-228-5143
Web Email
District Office- Greenville:
105 North Spring Street, Suite 109
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: 864-233-5366
Fax: 864-271-8901
District Office- Charleston:
112 Customs House
200 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: 843-727-4525
Fax: 843-722-4923
District Office- Columbia:
1901 Main Street, Suite 1475
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-771-6112
Fax: 803-771-6455
Jim DeMint posts on Twitter at http://twitter.com/jimdemint/
Latest posts: Extension:RSS -- Error: "http://twitter.com/statuses/user_timeline/9508922.rss%7Ctitle=none%7C max=3| short" is not in the whitelist of allowed feeds. The allowed feeds are as follows: http://www.prwatch.org/taxonomy/term/75/feed, http://www.prwatch.org/taxonomy/term/103/feed, http://www.prwatch.org/taxonomy/term/726/feed, http://www.prwatch.org/taxonomy/term/723/feed, http://www.prwatch.org/taxonomy/term/59/feed and http://www.prwatch.org/taxonomy/term/659/feed. See all the members of Congress who Twitter
Articles and resources
- Official website
- Technorati Search: Jim DeMint
- Google News Search: Jim DeMint
- Yahoo! News Search: Jim DeMint
- Power Trips: How much did Jim DeMint travel?
- GovTrack Statistics: Jim DeMint
- See how you compare to Jim DeMint
Local blogs and discussion sites
Articles By DeMint
- Jim DeMint, "We have an efficient, clean energy alternative", Spartanburg Herald-Journal, August 31, 2008. (In this column DeMint promotes nuclear power as a solution to US energy problems. The column quotes Patrick Moore as an environmentalist who supports nuclear, without noting he is a paid consultant for the Nuclear Energy Institute industry group.)
General Articles
- Charles Babington, "GOP Nominee Regrets Remarks," Washington Post, October 17, 2004.
- Robert Novak, "How to Erase Earmarks," The Conservative Voice, March 28, 2006.
- Mark Mazzetti, "Bush Allies in Congress Block Bill That Would Require Intelligence Disclosures," New York Times, April 17, 2007.
Corresponding article on Wikipedia and Cause Caller. (If Cause Caller link does not work, pick from its list of senators and representatives.)
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Fuelled by a successful formula of raunch and sap, the Judd Apatow juggernaut rumbles on with this comedy based on two supporting characters from the hugely popular 'Knocked Up'. Paul (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Lesle Mann) are a photogenic couple reflecting on their lives as they approach their 40th birthdays. Debbie runs a clothing shop while Pete tends to his ailing independent record company. As they work their adequately-paid jobs and tend to their quirky but cute kids in their comfortable but not palatial home, the ravages of daily life leave them to wonder if their marriage has run out of steam. Debbie decides to make more of an effort to connect with her family but finds it difficult to reach out to her father, while Pete worries about his business. When they run into financial difficulties they start to feel the strain even more.
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Sarasota Officer Suspended; Suspected of Slamming Homeless Man Into Wall
Published: Friday, November 30, 2012 at 2:07 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, November 30, 2012 at 2:07 p.m.
SARASOTA | Authorities say a Sarasota police officer has been suspended after a video surfaced that showed him slamming a homeless man into a wall during an arrest.
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune (http://bit.ly/WynbNl ) reports Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin viewed the video on Thursday and deemed it was "clearly excessive force."
The video was captured Oct. 6 by a security camera at the downtown bus depot. The newspaper reports the video showed officer Derrick Gilbert pushing Roger Alan Fields into the wall, splitting open his head.
Barwin called Police Chief Mikel Hollaway and told him to suspend the officer. Gilbert was placed on administrative leave.
The matter will be investigated by internal affairs.
The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the city, claiming it uses a trespass ordinance to single out homeless people.
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Ducks Unlimited celebrated its 75th anniversary in our nation's capital this week. A crowd of more than 450 came together on Capitol Hill. Legislators from both sides of the aisle offered congratulations and continued support for the organization's mission to conserve wetlands and other habitat for North America's waterfowl.
Speaker of the House John Boehner kicked off the dinner portion of the event with a little humor. "You may not know that I have been a sponsor of the Middletown (Ohio) DU chapter for almost 30 years, so I'm not surprised we had trouble getting you to quiet down and take your seats.
"I hope you'll always remember that you have a partner in the United States House of Representatives," Boehner continued. "Americans have always been defined by their freedom and their love of the outdoors. Thanks to you at Ducks Unlimited. Thanks for all that you've done for American wildlife, and thanks for all you've done for conservation."
Prior to the dinner, DU supporters mingled during a cocktail hour and silent auction. The venue was crowded and the group was excited to celebrate the conservation organization's anniversary in the city where DU was incorporated 75 years ago. At that time, a visionary group of waterfowlers conceived of an organization dedicated to the protection of disappearing waterfowl habitat. The consortium signed the papers of incorporation at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C., in 1937.
As the live auction wound down, DU President John Newman reflected on two days of special events in Washington. "It's truly historic to be in this city 75 years after our organization's birth, but it's just as exciting to look forward to the next 75," he said. "We have a lot to accomplish, and recognizing what we've achieved only makes me more enthusiastic about what's to come."


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please, come to the city of Rio Negro, Brazil
Hey guys come to Baltimore, MD. We don't get a lot of big bands around here and we could use some good music.
welcome back Billie Joe cant wait to hear you in action again hope you guys come to Belfast again i didnt get to see youse in October 2009 cause i was unwell :(
Oh yeah! I always knew that my idol can fly!
See u in june! I can't wait for u. It's only a half of year. For me it's nothing, I waited for Green Day 8 years! :))
Billie sos perfecto n.n te amamos:D y tambien a tre y mike, Besos desde Argentina!♥
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Billie Come To Turkey İstanbul please :((((
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come on to Mexico city please
Can't wait to see you guys in June 18 Poland :3
Why do not you destroy Argentina with one of your concerts?
Green Day, coming to Argentina!!! <3 *-*
Destroy me :-) waiting for you guys 29.May Vienna!
Very awesome photo. Your concerts are AWESOME AS FUCK please please come to Spain!!
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LOVE GREEN DAY TO THE MOON!!! Cannot wait until they destroy me on April 3 !!
I want to see this jump,please come to São Paulo, Brazil
Ahahaha fircken awesome! Theres this pic of you jumping in the air (it looks like your hovering or somthing lol) and it says on the bottom "Farewell, off to save the galaxy" ahahaha Hopefully I can convince my parents to take me to one of your concerts in PA or somthing. I hope they say yes......
Come to Curitiba, Brazil. Please!
My god i just can't wait to see you at the end of May and the 6th of june here in Italy!!! But this time i want to meet you guysssss is my dream of a life!!! I will do everything to meet you and to thank you in person to have saved my fucking idiot life!!! You're the best for me guys!!!! Love you soooo much!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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SAN ANTONIO -- The harder they fall, the bigger and tougher they seem when they push themselves back up again.
Now the Warriors are playoff giants, amazing how that works.
The Warriors didn't just beat San Antonio in Game 2 at the AT&T Center on Wednesday night, though they did that quite convincingly 100-91 to even this series 1-1 with the next two games at Oracle Arena.
More: The Warriors resolved about a million issues, beat back a billion doubts and re-raised the flag of NBA significance.
They're here. They're not going away, even if it very much seemed like it just one game ago.
That's when they kicked away a 16-point lead in the final minutes of regulation in a Game 1 loss.
And then in Game 2, the Warriors held strong, held on and maybe showed they're a little bit better than the Spurs.
"I think for seven-and-a-half quarters, we've played better basketball than (the Spurs) have," Stephen Curry said as he accepted congratulations walking to the team bus. "So you want more to show for it. But the fact that we came back from that collapse and got this win, it makes up for that feeling."
The Warriors have arrived, because they won a game they almost lost, after losing a game they absolutely should've won.
Their interpretation: Part of the reason they won Game 2 was because of the way they lost Game 1.
They could've collapsed in a hangover of pain and frustration. Instead, they used that anger.
"Yesterday was a bitch of a day for us," center Andrew Bogut said of the reflection time between Games 1 and 2. "We didn't enjoy it. It was a dog day for us. But we forgot about it today, came to the game with a focus."
On Wednesday, the Warriors built another huge lead in the first part of this game, as large as 20 points at one stage.
This time they mainly rode the brilliant shooting and defense of Klay Thompson, who scored 29 points in a blistering first half.
Then the Spurs came rallying back in the second half, the home crowd roared, the Warriors' lead got as small as six points ... and it went no further.
"Game 1 made us better," coach Mark Jackson said. "We didn't panic. We made plays.
"That's a heckuva basketball team that's extremely well-coached and has no quit in them. We don't have any quit in us, either."
In the face of the Spurs' desperate rush, the Warriors made stops, made shots, didn't fumble the ball and generally did nothing similar to what happened in the last minutes of Game 1.
For a young roster in a new situation that had almost fumbled away Game 6 in the Denver series, too, this means something beyond just a playoff victory.
It doesn't guarantee they'll go on to beat the Spurs in this series, but it means the Warriors can play superior basketball at the beginning and end of huge games.
"We needed this win to exorcise the demons," Curry said. "I really think us going through the situation, now we truly realize how big of a deal this is -- what we're doing."
What they're doing is shoving around the Spurs, attacking them, and, oh, by the way, shooting the lights out.
Once Thompson went on his 8-for-9 3-point shooting spree, you could only watch Curry alongside him and think: Now the Warriors have two of these guys.
And, thanks to a handful of Jarrett Jack (a Game 1 goat) and Curry baskets in the late-going, and tremendous defense throughout, the Warriors also have an example of grace under fire.
Now they're headed to Oracle for Games 3 and 4, with the chance to take a commanding lead over a Spurs team that had beaten the Warriors 30 consecutive times in San Antonio.
"This is everything," Thompson said. "It changes the whole dynamic of the series."
This changes everything in this second-round series, just like the Game 1 Spurs comeback changed everything before that.
But this changes it even more, because the Warriors are coming home and standing taller than they've stood in decades.
They took one of the hardest shots a team can take in Game 1, and they're still here. Bigger and bolder than ever now.


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The fallout from a season where Pac-12 basketball was held in little esteem nationally has landed Cal in an NCAA tournament First Four game against South Florida on Wednesday in Dayton, Ohio.
"I feel like it is a little disrespectful. It shows you how they feel about the conference," Cal sophomore point guard Justin Cobbs said.
"We have to go in with a chip on our shoulder," added sophomore Allen Crabbe, "and prove we can compete with any team."
The Bears (24-9), who tied for second in the Pac-12 standings, fared better than Washington. After losing in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 tournament, the Huskies became the first regular-season champion from a BCS conference in the modern era to be left out of the field.
Cal's players were wondering if that was their fate, too, as CBS unveiled the 68-team bracket Sunday. The first three regions were announced before Cal was chosen to play in one of the First Four games in the Midwest region.
"It was pretty tense," senior forward Harper Kamp said of the wait.
President Barack Obama plans to be in Dayton for games on Tuesday but will not be on hand to watch the Bears.
A victory over the Bulls (20-13) of the Big East Conference would give the Bears the No. 12 seed and send them to Nashville, Tenn., for a Friday game against fifth-seeded Temple (24-7).
If they keep winning, it's possible the Bears could play three games in five days in the opening week of the tournament.
"We're in -- that's all that matters," Kamp said. "We have the chance to play some more games."
Coach Mike Montgomery and his staff watched game tapes of South Florida on Sunday night, and the Bears expect to travel to Dayton on Monday afternoon.
But the quick turnaround isn't ideal. Eleven of Montgomery's past 12 NCAA teams -- 10 of those at Stanford -- won first-round games in part because of strong preparation.
"One of the things we've done best was figure out what we can do to give people problems," he said. "This puts a little less of that in play."
But the Bears say they are determined to make sure their stay in the tournament does not end before the main draw begins play on Thursday.
"You don't just want to go and lose in the play-in game or the first round," said Crabbe, a first-team All-Pac-12 selection. "You want to go and actually make some noise, show that we're there for a reason."
To make that happen, the Bears understand they will have to play better than they did down the stretch, when they lost three of their past four games. That slide dropped them into the First Four game and made them the No. 45 overall seed, according to the selection committee.
"Offensively, we've gotten a little stagnant," Kamp said. "We've lost the confidence we've had the entire year. We've really got nothing to lose now."
"We've got to have our key players ready to perform," Montgomery said. "Energy is part of it."
And Montgomery is concerned that his club's lack of depth has left the Bears fatigued. "I don't think there's any question," he said.
While Cal and Pac-12 tournament winner Colorado are the league's only two NCAA entries, South Florida is among nine teams that made it from the Big East.
The Bulls are coached by Stan Heath, who played basketball at Eastern Michigan under former Cal coach Ben Braun. USF leads the Big East in scoring defense, allowing just 56.9 points per game, and ranks last in offense at 59.2 points.
No USF player averages in double figures, but seven score from 6.8 to 9.6 points per game.
Cal is making its third NCAA appearance in four seasons under Montgomery, whose final 10 teams at Stanford played in the tournament.


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STAMFORD -- There's already a lot of skepticism about Connecticut's $115 million deal with Bridgewater Associates, announced in August.
Critics say taxpayers' money would be better spent on a cash-strapped school system, for example, than in helping the world's largest hedge fund move its headquarters from Westport to Stamford. New Jersey and New York had also fought for the new headquarters.
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EAGLE - Nearly 100 people showed up at the new Eagle County Republicans office to show support for the Mitt Romney campaign as its bus rolled through during a tour of Colorado.
Republicans showed enthusiasm for their party's presidential candidate and pointed toward the number of Republicans who are getting involved locally this election season.
It all began with the caucuses in February, said Kaye Ferry, Eagle County Republican chair.
"The most we've ever had before was 185 - we had 550 in February," Ferry said, referring to turnout. "I think there's a real enthusiasm here."
Since the county assembly, Ferry said there's been about 500 voters who have moved from unaffiliated to Republican in Eagle County.
At the new campaign office, located at 50 Chambers Ave., behind the Eagle Diner, Ferry and other Eagle County Republicans Central Committee members plan to help get people registered to vote. They will also host various events, including viewings of all three presidential debates, the first of which is scheduled for Oct. 3.
Romney campaign spokesman Chris Walker spoke to the crowd Saturday morning in front of the Romney bus on the fourth day of the campaign's five-day tour around the state. Romney is set to speak at an event in Pueblo today.
"The energy and enthusiasm we feel and see in Colorado is so, so strong," Walker said. "This is a state that President Obama won by 9 points in 2008, and (now) it is a dead heat."
Walker referred to a Denver Post poll released Friday that shows President Obama ahead "by a single, statistically insignificant percentage point, 47 to 46 percent," the Denver Post reported.
The poll, which has a margin of error of plus or minus four percentage points, reported 34 percent of voters in the sample said they were Republicans, 34 percent said Democrats and 30 percent said unaffiliated.
It's the unaffiliated vote in Eagle County that has both parties scrambling. At 8,319 registered unaffiliated voters as of Sept. 1, there are a lot of local votes up for grabs.
Walker said one of the challenges in Colorado will be finding "those disillusioned Obama voters and making sure they understand what Gov. Romney presents to them as a better alternative."
"That's where this election is decided, with a lot of those voters who kind of bought into the hope and change in 2008, but feel like (Obama) hasn't lived up to the promises that were made," Walker said.
Folks in the crowd made sure Walker got the message that Eagle County Republicans want Romney's message to be loud and clear as the election approaches. Buddy Shipley, for example, told Walker the campaign needs to stop talking about keeping any part of Obamacare.
"We need to stop talking about keeping any kind of alignment with Obamacare - we need to repeal it in its entirety," Shipley said, referring to the campaign's message that Obamacare needs to be "repealed and replaced."
Walker assured Shipley that "replace" refers to bringing free market forces into health care.


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BROOKSVILLE | A married couple from Spring Lake died from after authorities say they crashed nearly head-on into each other.
The Florida Highway Patrol reports that 40-year-old Tracy Arnold was riding a Yamaha YZ85 dirt bike, and 36-year-old Michael Arnold II was riding a Yamaha Banshee ATV in a rural area of Hernando County Thursday night. The two were riding in opposite directions when FHP says they ran into each other.
The man and woman were both thrown from their vehicles and died at the scene.
FHP says neither rider was wearing a helmet. Investigators are awaiting a toxicology report.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Sebastian Holst makes yoga mobile applications with his wife, a yoga instructor.
The Mobile Yogi is sold in all the major mobile app stores. But when someone buys his app in the Google (GOOG) Play store, Holst automatically gets something he says he didn't ask for: the buyer's full name, location and email address.
He says consumers are not aware that Google is sharing their personal information with third parties. No other app store transmits users' personal information to third-party developers when they buy apps, he said.
"Google is not taking reasonable steps to ensure that this data is used correctly," said Holst, whose app has 120,000 users.
Google is coming under fire just as regulators in the U.S. and overseas are stepping up their scrutiny of how all the players in the industry -- mobile apps, stores, advertising networks and others -- handle consumers' private information. Regulators are pushing for greater transparency of what information is collected by apps and how it's shared.
Google Play has worked differently than Apple's (AAPL) iTunes since it launched in October 2008. An app developer sets up an account through the mobile payment system Google Wallet, which makes them a merchant in the store. When someone buys his or her app from Google Play, that transaction -- and the customer's information -- is sent to the developer. The developer has to comply with rules about what he or she can do with the information.
But at Apple, iTunes is the merchant. App developers say they never receive customer information.
Google defended how Google Play operates in an emailed statement.
"Google Wallet shares the information necessary to process a transaction, which is clearly spelled out in the Google Wallet Privacy Notice," Google said.
Barry Schwartz, Search Engine Land's news editor, said he prefers it that way.
"I want to be able to service my customers, and yes, they are my customers, not Google's and not Apple's customers. They download our products. They call the developer with questions. We provide them the tools and the content. They are our customers," Schwartz wrote in a blog post. "Apple doesn't tell us who our customers are, and when we need that information to verify ownership or to give refunds, we are left with blindfolds on. Google, in my opinion, does it right by making the user who downloads the app our customer."
But Danny Sullivan, founding editor of Search Engine Land, said Google should make it clear to consumers that their information is being shared with third-party developers.
"Google's privacy policies don't make clear this is happening, something Google probably needs to correct," Sullivan said. "I sure had no idea that Google Play did this."
Nor did Dan Nolan, an Australian app developer. He said he was astonished when he found out that Google was sending him users' names, email addresses, city and ZIP code. He wrote a blog post Wednesday condemning Google for doing it.
Nolan runs a popular app in Australia called the Paul Keating Insult Generator that throws out quips worthy of the former prime minister there.
"Under no circumstances should I be able to get the information of the people who are buying my apps unless they opt into it and it's made crystal clear to them that I'm getting this information," Nolan said.
Privacy watchdogs say consumers are largely in the dark that Google is sending their information to outside developers despite assurances from Google that it tells them when they sign up for Google Wallet. That, they say, is "troublesome."
"The question is: What constitutes meaningful consent?" said Marc Rotenberg, executive director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center. "The bottom line is that users are not able to control how their data is being gathered and disclosed."


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The acoustic set is great, and songs like Mountains in the Mist, Kissed by Mist and Velvet Sea shine in the stripped down setting. Lots of good Trey banter too.
The electric set is hard to explain, so I'll try an analogy. Remember seeing guys like J.R. Rider and Harold Miner win the NBA Slam Dunk contest back in the day? That feeling of....I don't know what this is, but it could be the best thing I've ever seen! That's the electric set of this show. Years go by, and those dunks are warm ups now, just as we've seen Sands, First Tubes, etc. way better than those from May, 1999. Still, for a couple of weeks on this tour, Trey WAS Jimi Hendrix in the Band of Gypsies album. The balcony in the Murat was bouncing, people. Its amazing the building is still standing.
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The Geeks subscribe to a lot of podcasts. Here's a list of them with descriptions:
Running with the Pack Allan and Stevie always provide a cheery talk about running and triathlons. Both of them are marathoners who enjoy the running lifestyle. One of our favorites for sure. The show is released weekly or bi-weekly depending on their work schedules. Allan was a guest on our show Episode 15.
Iron Brandon Brandon has a weekly show about everything triathlons. An iron-distance triathlete himself, Brandon reviews products, goes over training, and has many big name guests (including Danny Abshire, Chris McDougall, Caballo Blanco). Brandon was a guest on Episode 11.
RunRunLive A weekly show hosted by professional Zombie hunter and yak farmer, Chris Russell, RunRunLive provides a wealth of knowledge, comedy, and guests. Chris usually has a guest on every week ranging from the CEO of ReSole to an Indian ultra-runner. Chris is poetic, poignant, and funny.
A Mile With Me – Steve Chopper takes us around Great Britain via bike or running shoes.
BHAG Running Hosted by Aussie runner JayDub, BHAG (Big, Hairy Audacious Goal) is a mixture of a podcast (from his mobile studio/car) and runcast. Jay shares his training for his own BHAGs as well as shares listener provided BHAG. He usually gets a show out every week.
BTR: The Marathon Show This is listed as an online radio show, hosted by Joe Taricani. I just recently started listening to this show, so I only have heard a few episodes. Each weekly show seems to have a single topic/guest(s). The ones I have listened to have been enjoyable.
The Devoted Runner A mixture of running and religion, hosted by St3ven. He covers his training, his life, and whatever else that pops into his mind. Sometimes a parable will pop in there as well.
Dirt Dawg's Running Diatribe Another weekly/bi-weekly podcast by ultra-runner/cool guy, Dirt Dawg. It is always a mixture of guests, runcasting, podcasting, quotes, and races.
Early Morning Cruzin Typically a runcast done by James/J1. James has years of experience in running. Usually a weekly release, James might be putting the show on hold pending a running injury. Hope not!
FishaDad Hosted by Bill, FishaDad documents his journey of weight loss, running, and veganism. Bill is a compassionate father who is looking to help and inspire others. This is a weekly podcast.
Geek Girl Runner A podcast comes out of Australia on a sporadic basis, GGR is hosted by Kris Howard, an American born resident of Australia. When she gets around to recording, she usually talks life, running, and tips for running from the female perspective.
Intervals – A shorter show by SteveRunner about varying topics. Usually, it's whatever is on his mind including wine, running, Florida, etc.
iRunFar – a video podcast about trail running and ultra running, iRunFar contains great reviews and interviews of some of the greats (Krupicka, Rose, etc.).
Kelownagurl Tris Triathlon Podcast Hosted by the Kelownagurl herself, she talks about the world of triathlons. Good tips for running, biking and swimming.
Out Running A runcast hosted by Chuck, the weekly/bi-weekly show follows his training (and/or healing as of late) which includes running in Vibrams.
The Palmetto Runner – Jason puts out "just another running podcast" with interesting stories about running, biking and swimming down south.
Phedippidations Hosted by the godfather of running podcasts, SteveRunner. With 250 + episodes in the can ranging in topics from running pregnant to the Boston marathon, you will surely find something of interest in his catalog. Definitely one of my favorites!
PRSFit Live – Training with the coaches hosted by Jeff and Diane. They bring on guests and have interesting topic dealing with running and triathlon training.
Real Rookie Running A show not unlike ours featuring two lifetime friends, Mike and Corey. Of course, life has kept them from recording recently. We eagerly await their return to podcasting.
The Reflective Runner – Jeff Mahuta hosts this runcast about his training. Good guy, good show.
RunTriChat – A diverse show hosted by KelownaGurl about different topics every week. You can catch Jason on episode #4.
Run Vegan Run Hosted by Megan, RVR is a mixture of runcast and podcast about her endurance sport lifestyle. Megan is a BQ runner, triathlete, and coach with lots of good tips for us mortals!
RunDiggerRun Matt puts out a sporadic runcast of his adventures through the Washington D.C. area. He will even stop at monuments and historical area for a "You are here" segment describing the area.
Run Like Health – Jake, a vegan, father, age-group triathlete, runcasts on a weekly basis about training, life, veganism, etc. He also plays a fun game at the end of the show call RunLikeHealth Ipod Roulette.
The Runner's Round Table The RRT is like the CSPAN of running. Recorded on TalkShoe, RRT has a revolving number of hosts and guests. Anyone can schedule a topic and guest list, so the enjoyment and quality varies from show to show.
Running Crunch – Hosted by Jeff, it is primarily a runcast with him training in the Middle East while trying to lose weight.
Running from the Reaper A runcast by the mighty Nigel, Running from the Reaper follow his thoughts while on his running journey. Just started listening to this show, so I'll try to fill you in when I listen to more episodes. The ones I have listened to have been quite enjoyable.
Running in the Center of the Universe A runcast by Ashland Dave, an ultra-runner. Updated sporadically, but always a good show.
Running the Golden Years A runcast/podcast by Dan, a 30+ year running veteran. Dan is quite an accomplished runner, a great friend, and dabbles in minimalist footwear. A great show to listen to!
Running the Narrow Path A runcast by Krister, this is the ultimate in relaxation. He has such a soothing voice and describes the scenery of his trail runs so eloquently. This is another new podcast for me, but I highly recommend.
Slow Runner's Club Hosted by Adam and Eddie, the SLC is a new podcast by seasoned podcasting veterans. I look forward to some very good content coming from these friends of the show.
This Running Life This is Gordon's new podcast, switching the name from Running to Disney (which is also a good show). It is part runcast/podcast/weird stuff that happens at Wal-Mart-cast. Gordon just finished his first sub-4 marathon, is a Vegan, and is coached by Megan from the Run Vegan Run podcast
Tribork is Trying Follow the weight loss and fitness journey of TriBork. Plagued with injury, TriBork has a mission to lose weight and complete an Olympic distance triathlon.
Two Gomers – Follow Anthony and Steven as they conquer another marathon, this time in under 5 hours. Sometimes off topic, but always entertaining.
The Ultradad Podcast A runcast done by Rob, a father, volunteer firefighter, and ultra-runner. He just talks about whatever current running events are on his mind, such as the Boston Marathon.
You Don't Have to Run Alone A runcast by Ted, a formerly unhealthy guy who recently retired from the Air Force. Ted runs and talks as if he is next to you chatting away. This show is great for running with.
The 3 Non Joggers – Wonderfully funny (and blue) show with two ultrarunners (Russ and Gary the Vale) and their friend, Carl the Mailman. Sometimes about running, sometimes not so much, I always look forward to their new episodes.
4 Feet Running – Hosted by Nik and Dan, 4 feet running is now more of a sporadic show when they get time to record. Great tips and funny banter between the first couple of running.
This Week in Technology (TWiT) Hosted by former host of the Screen Savers Leo Laporte, TWiT is a weekly video podcast with revolving panelists from the tech industry. It is informative, funny, and a must-listen for any geek.
The Tobolowsky Files – Hosted by David Chensky, this features the stories of the character actor Stephen Tobolowsky. I absolutely adore this show. Stephen has the gift of story, for sure. Just check out one episode, and you'll be hooked.
WTF with Marc Maron – Explicit interviews by Marc Maron with comedy greats. If you enjoy stand up comedians, you are bound to hear a voice you know.


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EAGLE COUNTY - The Tennessee Pass "sinkhole," at 100 feet deep, means USA Pro Cycling Challenge organizers are watching the repair schedule closely so they can anticipate the fate of the Aug. 23 stage in the second-year cycling race through Colorado.
That stage is set to start in Aspen and end in Beaver Creek, with riders crossing Independence Pass, Battle Mountain and Tennessee Pass in the process. But whether U.S. Highway 24 will be open by then remains an unanswered question.
The highway has been closed since July 9, when an apparent sinkhole appeared, which CDOT later determined was collapsed soil over an abandoned railroad tunnel.
"There are no good answers right now," said Adam Lueck of the Vail Valley Foundation, the local organizer of the event.
But, Lueck added, race promoters aren't particularly worried right now, given that the race stage is still nearly six weeks out.
Depending on the state of the hole and possible repair work, racers could ride over a fixed road, a temporary patch suitable for cyclists, or organizers could reroute the stage entirely.
Organizers are discussing alternative routes for the stage, although no one's talking about what those alternatives are just yet.
"As soon as we know, we'll get the word out," Lueck said.
The Colorado Department of Transportation sent out a news release Friday evening that calls the reopening of U.S. 24 a "priority." CDOT has put the repair project out to bid and hopes to hire a contractor by Monday or Tuesday.
"At this time, the repairs are tentatively scheduled to be completed ahead of when the USA Pro Cycling Challenge plans to go through the area, but the schedule is subject to change based on weather, natural disasters and other unforeseen circumstances," the CDOT news release said.


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"It's Showtime!" is the theme for Ripley High School Homecoming 2012, and six seniors are vying for starring roles in the upcoming festivities which include Friday afternoon's Homecoming Parade at 1 p.m., the Ripley Viking-Roane County Raider football game at 7:30 p.m. Friday night at Death Valley Memorial Stadium (where the new Viking royalty will be crowned during half-time ceremonies) and Saturday night's culminating Homecoming Dance. Senior starlets vying for the coveted crown of Miss Viking 2012 are Chelsea Boggess, daughter of Patrick and Leslie Boggess of Given; Caressa Robinson, daughter of Mark and Julie Robinson of Given; and Brittany Tolley, daughter of Marquetta Vanhoose and Vince Tolley of Evans. Senior leading men vying for the crown of Mr. Viking are Colton Holmes, son of Keith and Terri Holmes of Ripley; Andy Mellert, son of Don and Risa Mellert of Kenna; and Tyler Pittenger, son of Jami and Bill Pittenger of Fairplain. The new royalty will be crowned at half-time Friday.
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If you tune into local radio coverage of the Raiders' home game Sunday, you might hear a certain advertisement. And it's not for beer, cars, a phone service, a shoe company or the new weight-loss product that promises to shave off pounds on a diet of unlimited chocolate cupcakes.
The advertisement is sponsored by the Oneida Indian Nation of New York. It supports the campaign to have the Washington Redskins change their nickname to something less offensive.
How pathetic.
How pathetic that, in the year 2013, we're still even having this debate about whether a mascot based on a racial slur is, you know, a mascot based on a racial slur.
How pathetic that in the year 2013, the National Football League, which is so marketing-slick and public-relations-obsessive, allows Washington's team a continuing pass on this easily corrected issue.
How pathetic that a team located in the nation's capital, where legislators pass all sorts of laws that ban discrimination and prejudicial treatment, is permitted to keep doing business with an epithet as a logo.
And how pathetic that a Native American tribe all the way across the country has to spend money for airtime to enlighten folks on the issue out here on the West Coast.
"It's hard to believe we're having this conversation," agreed Ray Halbritter, the Oneida Nation representative who authorized the advertising campaign, when I phoned the other day to ask about it.
The Redskins issue is hardly new. It's been debated for years to no result, frequently with a "what's-the-big-deal" shrug. But lately, the discussion has picked up steam. A few newspapers now ban the Washington nickname in their pages. Peter King, Sports Illustrated's ubiquitous NFL online and broadcast presence, has said he will no longer use the "R" word.
And earlier this month, former Raiders CEO Amy Trask, who now performs television commentary for CBS, weighed in with her opinion that "Washington has an opportunity to do something very powerful and very important by changing the team name and logo."
Halbritter's tribal nation has also decided to raise its voice, too -- with impetus last spring from some teenagers at Cooperstown High in upstate New York, where athletic teams also carried the Redskins nickname. A small group of students, noting that the dictionary definition of "redskin" clearly calls the word "offensive" racial slang, launched a petition drive to have the name changed.
The Cooperstown administration accepted the petitions and acted. The school nickname was changed to Hawkeyes. But there were costs involved in acquiring a mascot and logo. New uniforms needed to be purchased. Hearing this, the Oneida Nation contributed $10,000 to assist the school in its nickname transition.
"It gave us belief and hope in the younger generation," Halbritter said, and then explained how internal discussions within the Oneida Nation led to an epiphany: If some high school kids could campaign so seriously for a nickname change, why couldn't it be done on a larger stage, as well?
Thus, the decision to buy advertising on radio stations wherever Washington is playing. This weekend, that means the Raiders' flagship station, KGMZ-FM (95.7). The spots feature Halbritter's voice and a clip of Trask's commentary, then ask fans to visit a changethemascot.org website for further information.
Are the advertisements having an effect? Possibly. Halbritter was heartened to hear NFL commissioner Roger Goodell recently say on a radio show that "if we are offending even one person" with the Redskins nickname, "we need to be listening" to those who are offended. Yet Halbritter still doesn't see why Goodell and NFL owners even have to question if the nickname is odious and wrong.
"I don't understand," Halbritter said. "Would they actually expect to come over to our house and see our children and say, 'My, what a bunch of cute redskins?' If that's not an acceptable term in casual conversation, why would you use it as a team nickname?"
Well, just because. Ultimately, that's the answer provided by defenders of the word. Dan Snyder, the team's current owner, has said he will "never" change the nickname. Goodell, in a previous statement, even called it "a unifying force." Others cite tradition and claim that the issue is overblown. It's only football, they say. So what?
Halbritter himself acknowledges that his position on the issue has "evolved." As a former ironworker in the nation's capital, he used to shrug off the nickname as cartoon nonsense that didn't really affect his own life.
Then he became a dad.
"As a parent, I saw how this perception can affect who children think they are," said Halbritter, the father of seven. "There are real consequences to this nickname -- and not just bullying in the schoolyard."
Halbritter knows that you can find Native Americans who root for the Redskins and even support the nickname. But he speculates that they just don't want to rock the boat. And for those who think the "Redskins" mascot is overblown and no big deal ... well, that cuts both ways. If it's no big deal to keep the nickname, then it should be no big deal to change it.
Besides, such a move would likely create a financial boon for the league and the franchise itself. Why?
Here's the approximate number of Washington fans who would stop following the team or NFL if the nickname were changed: zero.
And here's the approximate amount of money those fans would spend on buying new merchandise with the new nickname and the new uniforms: millions and millions.
"I think there is a really strong financial argument that it could improve their bottom line," Halbritter said.
Who knows what the new nickname would be? The NFL could probably make money on that too, with a contest or a sweepstakes.
This nation has so many issues that are complicated, in and out of sports. Most have no simple solution. This one does. The NFL front office and owners could set a deadline for Washington to come up with a new nickname, then sit back to accept congratulations and money. Or it could keep promoting a derogatory, racist nickname. Doesn't seem like a tough choice.
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Marketplace: Price Increase or Price-Gouging?
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Posted June 23, 2008
Grades: 9-12
Author: Council for Economic Education Technology Staff
Posted: June 23, 2008
Students learn about price-gouging. Using a hypothetical post-disaster example, they will learn more about supply and demand, as well as the complexities associated with price increases in a supply-constrained market.
Demand, Markets, Price, Price Ceiling, Scarcity, Shortage, Supply
- Learn about market forces, supply and demand, and price-gouging.
- Debate the validity of extreme price increases by exploring and expounding upon a hypothetical post-disaster scenario.
- Examine the reasons for price increases in a supply- constrained market.
- Consider the alternatives to price increases in a supply- constrained market.
Present the students with a brief statement of the central issues addressed in the lesson: Our economic system is called capitalism, and its basic engine is called the market. A market economy is made up of buyers and sellers. Buyers try to get what they want for the lowest price possible, and sellers want to get the most money they can for the things they are selling. Together, this push-pull effect helps keep the market system in balance.
One of the mechanisms that helps maintain this balance is called supply and demand. The central principle of supply and demand is that prices are determined by the levels of supply (amount of items available) and demand (degree to which an item is desired). If more people want to buy a particular kind of product, the large demand will make the price increase. If fewer people want that kind of product, the price will decrease. Supply is quite similar. If there is a low supply of a particular product, the price will be higher than if there is a glut of similar resources on the market.
How does this interaction of supply and demand affect pricing? What happens if supplies run low of something everyone needs in order to live? Let's find out more.
[Note to teacher: The following link requires RealPlayer www.real.com/dmm/realplayer/search .]
- The Disaster Zone: This interactive flash activity has students think about what sort of items are in demand after a disaster like an earthquake.
- Marketplace Segment- March 12, 2008: The charge of price-gouging is often leveled at the petroleum industry. Learn more in this segment. The text of the discussion is available, or an audio version can be heard using RealPlayer. Play through 2:50.
- Demand Shifters: A related EconEdLink lesson on demand.
- Is The Price of Gas Too High: Another EconEdLink lesson on demand.
Tell the students that market forces of supply and demand help to keep the capitalist system in balance. Earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters often cause extreme shifts in the supply of and demand for certain items. When extreme events affect supply or demand for a particular item, pricing may seem outrageously inflated - something people often refer to as "price-gouging." In fact, however, when demand outstrips supply in an extreme way, the natural response of a market should be for the price to increase significantly.
To learn more, students will enter DISASTER ZONE by assuming the role of the shopkeeper, Mr. Green, and allowing the students to assume their roles as members of the crowd. In either event, encourage some form of interchange that explores the alternate means by which this scarce resource might be distributed.]
Pose these questions and discuss the students' responses:
Do you think Mr. Green's solution was the best way to distribute the water? Can you think of other ways in which the water could have been distributed? What do you think will happen to Mr. Green's sales in the long run, based on his method of distributing the water?
[Possible responses:
- Rationing:
In this scenario, each person or family unit receives a certain amount at the pre-disaster price, regardless of need.
Problem: Among any group of free people in this situation, some would choose to resell their allotment for significantly more money than they paid, and the accusation of price-gouging could once again be leveled. And, if resale were somehow prohibited, how else would those people who have a greater need for water obtain it? Would they be forced to watch as those with a lesser need expend a portion of their allotment on frivolous activities, such as washing a car?
- Price controls:
In this scenario, the price would be held at its pre-disaster levels, post-disaster changes in the market notwithstanding.
Problem: Given that there is not enough supply to meet everyone's demand, some sort of queue, or line, would be required. How would one's position in the queue be determined? Would it be first-come, first served? This would favor: (a) the people nearest the water store [unfair because their need might not be the greatest], or (b) the people who first learned about the queue [unfair for the same reason], or (c) the people who could run the fastest [unfair because it favors the young and the swift.]
Perhaps other criteria could be used to determine one's position in the queue.
- How about a wrestling match? [This would favor the strong.]
- How about a chess competition? [This would favor those good at chess.]
- How about a beauty pageant? [This would favor the beautiful, and the determinations are subjective.]
Challenge the students to say whether any of their ideas are more "fair" than charging extra money for the water. Do any of the proposed solutions to the problem favor one group over another? On a separate piece of paper, or together with the rest of the class, make a list of all the alternatives the students can think of for distributing the water. Next to each alternative, they should write down who is favored and who does worse in each distribution scenario.
Then pose these questions:
- All things considered, which scenario do you think is the best?
[Each one of these scenarios favors one group above another, and no scenario is entirely fair. Governed by market forces, exchange of money is the primary means by which goods and services are distributed in society, and it is a means that we all have in common. Price controls do not solve the problem because there will still be a shortage, and over time this can exacerbate the problem. It is true that, in our post-disaster, supply-constrained water market scenario, the poor are not favored if money exchange is the means by which the water is distributed. However, there is no reason to believe that poor people would necessarily do better if strength, swiftness, beauty, or other such criteria were used. The fact is that in the case of each alternative some poor people would do better and some wouldn't. While no scenario seems entirely fair, it might be argued that market-governed money exchange is the least subjective. Moreover, while this is an extreme example, the price changes resultant in this scenario are in concert with the market forces that normally govern our day-to-day economic interactions.]
- How might water suppliers be enticed to make an extra effort to increase the supply of water in this earthquake-stricken town, if water is distributed via the pricing mechanism?
[It is in their interest to do so because the market will allow them temporarily to sell at a much higher price. It is also important to think about the long-term effects on the firm's decision after the disaster.Iif the firm raises the prices to extreme levels, how will that affect their sales later on?]
- How will this cause the price of water to begin to decrease? [The increase in supply will lead to the price decrease.]
Assess the students' comprehension of the main concepts used in this lesson by having them work together in pairs to answer the following questions in writing (one paragraph or less per question):
If someone asked you to explain the principle of supply and demand, could you do it? Get together with the person sitting next to you, or with a group, and answer the following questions:
Answer each question in one paragraph or less.
- How do fluctuations in levels of supply and demand affect prices?
- What can happen when the demand for something is extremely high for something and the supply is extremely low?
- What are some of the ways in which scarce supplies can be distributed?
In a market economy, supply and demand are the primary determinants of pricing. When the supply of a product outpaces the demand for that product, prices will naturally go down as sellers compete for consumers. When the supply of a product is not able to keep up with the demand for it, prices increase - sometimes dramatically - in response to the sellers' ability to attract consumers.
Other methods for the distribution of products can be considered, but none would be any more or less "fair" than exchange of money for goods or services - the dominant method of distribution in a market economy.
If you wish to expand upon these concepts, consider the issues raised in the following example:
These are complex questions. Extreme price increases are often labeled price-gouging and deemed unfair. But as we have seen, price increases occur because of normal market changes in supply and demand, and extreme increases can sometimes occur if the market conditions become extreme. There are times, however, when price-increases occur as a result of perceived changes in levels of supply or demand, rather than real ones. After the North ridge earthquake in Los Angeles, many people were without electricity. In order to keep their food from spoiling, some filled their freezers with ice purchased from stores in parts of the city where the power was still on. These stores were selling ice at the normal price, but there were some people who brought ice into parts of the city where the power was out and attempted to sell it for as much as $10 per bag. Market forces did not cause this price increase; there was plenty of supply in the city. The people selling the ice at an inflated price were hoping that a perceived lack of supply would be enough to get consumers to spend the extra money, and, in many cases, they were right. Price-increases that cannot be explained by changes in real levels of supply and demand are arguably far more appropriately described by the term "price-gouging." Two lessons are to be found in this example. The first is that consumers must be savvy in order to avoid paying more than they have to, and the second is that capitalism, while it is arguably the best economic system available, functions a good deal better if sellers balance their self-interest with ethical behavior.
The charge of price-gouging is often leveled at the petroleum industry. Students may learn more about the complexities involved in determining whether a producer is price-gouging or simply responding to supply and demand in this "Marketplace " segment. The text of the discussion is available, or an audio version can be heard using Real Player.
Related Lessons on demand:


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As a long time A's fan, I cannot help but be excited and proud of a team that has endured so much over the past few years - especially this season. From a team written off as getting nowhere close to playoff contention, to one that fought hard and won the west. You gotta love the underdog!
However, my excitement is tempered by another issue that has been on the table for the past few years: The A's are thinking of leaving Oakland. For folks from The Town, it's hard to fully support an organization that constantly teases us with its bags by the front door. Especially considering the potential loses the city could experience - losses much larger than I feel the team's ownership and Major League Baseball fully understand.
I cannot bear the thought of the hundreds of jobs that people from Oakland could lose if the A's ventured to another city. I cringe at the idea of a stadium remaining dormant for 9 months out of the year- filled not with thousands of cheering, Bernie-leaning fans, but only with the memories of what was.
As excited as we are over the A's improbably success, the thought of the team leaving sobers things just a little bit right now.
Oakland is hurting right now. Five people were just killed in less than a day. The OPD seems bound for a federal takeover. We need something to cheer about, and Balfour closing the deal in the 9th was good medicine. Still, preoccupation with the team's plans to skip town could also rob Oakland of the opportunity to being acknowledged for something positive for a change.
But we true fans from Oakland remain committed to doing what we can to keep the team here, so that the strong legacy of The Athletics can continue. And for the folks that just realized the potential of such a talented team over the last week, my hope (as well as that of other people from here) is that you step up to the plate when talk of the team leaving ramps up again. Not only are the A's counting on your support - The Town is, too.
About Katherine Brown: Katherine Brown was born in Houston, and her family moved to Oakland when she was 6 months old. "I am fortunate to have a loving family and an amazing community of friends," Katherine says. "I love to help others, which is fused into my life and work." Katherine enjoys volunteering, dance, and sports, with football being her favorite.


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One of the last remaining copies of O.J. Simpson's infamous book "If I Did It," is on eBay, with bids starting at $250,000.
Why would anyone pay that much for a crime book when they already know who did it?
The book was originally announced in November 2006, with 400,000 copies being printed before the publisher woke up and realized what they were doing. Following the predictable public backlash, the release was canceled and the books were recalled to be destroyed.
Apparently a small number survived. One reportedly is at original publisher News Corporation, another was auctioned on eBay in 2007 for $65,000, and now a third copy has surfaced.
The latest copy is listed at $250,000 and, in case you're getting any ideas, payment is required in full within 48 hours of the auction ending.
A revised version of "If I Did It" was published in 2007 -- with added commentary -- and proceeds went to one of Simpson's alleged murder victims, Ron Goldman, who won a $33.5 million civil suit against Simpson and is still owed quite a bit of money. Original editions are obviously pretty hard to come by.
The auction ends at the end of next month.
Simpson was acquitted in 1994 of the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. He's currently serving a 33-year sentence in a Nevada prison for kidnapping and armed robbery.
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With hundreds of trees showing up on roadsides this time of year, towns and individuals are looking to find ways to recycle Christmas Trees rather than having them wind up in a landfill. Bridget Butler our Conservation Correspondent from ECHO visits a couple of folks who give our Christmas trees a second life.
To find out more about what to do with your tree after the holidays, check out these links:
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USA, 2012, 76 Minute Running Time
Genre/Subject: Documentary
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In the mountains around Nairobi, Kenya, and more precisely close to the village of Ngong, there is a place where education, protection, creativity and initiative have come together to give hope for a better future and a great opportunity for a group of Kenyan girls. Anita's Home is part of the Koinonia Community projects for former street girls.
Grace Orsolato went to Anita's Home for the first time in 2002 for a volunteer camp and was so impressed with the stories of the girls that she went back every summer as the responsible of the camp, seeing the girls growing and becoming young women. They all finished high school but because some of them didn't do very well in school, they were provided with a scholarship and ended up being home re-integrated. In December 2009, Grace, after hearing about the girls not doing so well, quit her daily administration job at the very established firm Pirelli and moved to Anita's Home for creating Get Together Girls Collection (GtoG), a tailoring project for them.
Get Together Girls Collection celebrated two years of activity on February 25th. Among the peaceful environment of Anita's Home, the colorful and creative activities of GtoG and the struggles of their daily lives, there is always the will and the awareness that they can hope and aim for a better future.
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I'm very happy to have Maria Lima, author of the Blood Lines series, as a guest blogger here at Vampire Wire.
Here's a description of her first novel in the series, Matters of the Blood:
If you thought your family was strange...Try being Keira Kelly. A member of a powerful paranormal family, Keira elected to stay among humans in the Texas Hill Country when the rest of the clan moved (lock, stock, and grimoire) to Canada. But family duty means still having to keep an eye on cousin Marty -- a genetic aberration who turned out 100% human, poor guy. And recently Keira's been having violent dreams -- or are they visions? -- featuring Marty as the victim of a vicious murder. Something sinister seems to be brewing in little Rio Seco. Can Keira get to the bottom of it all while avoiding entanglement with her former lover, Sheriff Carlton Larson?
Maria's giving away a copy of Matters of the Blood in a contest. To enter, just leave a comment telling us about your first vampire gateway experience. The contest runs through Wednesday, March 10, and a winner will be selected by random draw.
Hmm, I think the one that made me really interested was an episode of "The X-Files."
Vampires: the Gateway Drug by Maria Lima
Hi, my name is Maria and I'm an addict.
I got my first hit around twelve or thirteen when my father handed me a copy of Dracula--along with a hardbound copy of The Complete Sherlock Holmes. It wasn't long after that I discovered Mary Stewart's Gabriel Hounds on the wall-to-wall bookshelf in our living room. Then my dad's business partner, whom we called Uncle Jack, blew my mind open with a three-book set: Lord of the Rings. (Little did I realize that's how pushers worked: befriend the kid, talk about the high and then give them a taste…)
I was swept into the world of dark mystery, blood, romanticism, adventure. How could I resist such delicious temptations as Frank Langella's Dracula. [Marta's note: awesome video here.] It debuted while I was in college. My roomie and I drawn to its power. We sat silent in the dark, letting the fantasy wash over us, then walked back to our dorm, sighing over the tortured darkness of Langella's vampire, the beauty of Lucy (angry at the ridiculous swapping of Lucy and Mina). Neither of us slept that night as we stared out at our dorm room window, hoping that somehow, this amazing, gorgeous creature of the night would find his way to San Antonio and crawl up onto our wee second floor balcony and shatter the sliding glass door.
I then discovered Tanya Huff and her brilliant melding of two of my favorite genres. I dove in glee into a different Toronto, one that contained the gorgeous Henry Fitzroy.
Turning that first pristine page on a new Charles deLint, I fell into his world of Other, not set in a far off medieval style land, nor on another world, nor even Middle-Earth, but just an open window or door away.
Delighting in the new blossoming of urban fantasy--whether Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, Christopher Golden, Jim Butcher--so many names and amazing stories involving vampires, werewolves, the Fae, demons and angels, I was a happy, happy addict--no more did I have to dig through the dusty stacks in ill-lit used bookstores, nor beg my friends for another book recommendation, another source to sooth my addiction. The onslaught had begun…and luckily, now, not only did I have books to read, there were shows on television--no longer did I have to satisfy my longing with Sunday matinees of Hammer Horror and Christopher Lee.
I watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer in awe of Joss Whedon's talent in finding exactly the kinds of stories I'd craved, then gleefully devoured Angel: the Series with just as much joy. When Joss announced the end of Buffy, I was devastated. Then Angel trumpeted his last hurrah.
Crushed, I scoured TV web sites for signs of more, more, more--needing that fix. Thank goodness and Eric Kripke I didn't have to wait for long. Two hot guys and a hot car roared onto the scene with Supernatural, bringing me folklore and fantasy, tales of heroes and apocalypses, soothing my need, giving me another fix. I bought more and more books, watched more shows, pored over blog posts to see what other author or show I hadn't yet found, creating lists of to-be-read and to-watch.
I became a pusher, an enabler, buying copies of paperback releases and shoving them at my friends, hooking them, too. Then at some point, I realized I could do more than just buy my fixes--I could create my own! I wrote and wrote, and eventually, I too became a purveyor of the drug, with my own mix of vampires, shapeshifters and other supernatural creatures. No longer just a consumer, I'd built my own crackhouse, telling the stories pounding in my head, pushing them out to the world in hopes that they, too, would taste the joy as I did, decades ago.
I'm still hooked: on vampires, mysteries, strong heroines and fantasy tales. So yeah, vampires are a total gateway drug…be careful, one taste, one bite and you, too could become an addict.
Thanks, Maria!
Remember to leave a comment about your first vampire gateway experience in order to enter the contest for a copy of Matters of the Blood.
This week's theme is longing and desire, and these are in honor of Maria's favorites.
And sometimes one desires to protect the people he loves.