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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As archbishop of Vienna and president of the Austrian bishops' conference Cardinal Christoph Schonborn's diplomatic and administrative abilities have been tested by a period of church turmoil involving laity and the hierarchy.
The conflicts have involved disagreement over the nature of the priesthood, the role of lay people and the authority of the hierarchy. The tensions were heightened by a controversy over Cardinal Hans Hermann Groer, the former archbishop of Vienna who resigned in 1995 amid allegations that he had sexually abused minors.
Beyond his pastoral trials, the 60-year-old Dominican has the talents and experience that make him one of a handful of cardinals consistently mentioned as possible papal candidates.
Many have given Cardinal Schonborn high marks for guiding a difficult dialogue with dissident groups and disaffected Catholics in Austria. At the same time, the number of Austrians leaving the church has increased substantially in recent years, and differences among bishops have been made painfully public.
The church in Austria suffered a further blow in July 2004, when the media published pictures of priests and students of the Sankt Polten seminary kissing and fondling each other, and when Austrian authorities found thousands of pornographic photographs on seminary computers.
After a formal Vatican investigation of the diocese and its seminary, the seminary was closed and its bishop, Bishop Kurt Krenn, resigned.
Cardinal Schonborn said the bishops' conference and the nuncio to Austria had "warned for months" that Bishop Krenn was "dangerously ignoring the rules of recruitment" by admitting students to the Sankt Polten seminary without checking why they had been rejected elsewhere.
The scandals have lowered Cardinal Schonborn's ranking on most media's lists of papal candidates, but he has not lost his popularity completely and seems, at least on paper, to have many of the qualities most cited as necessary to be pope.
For instance, the cardinal speaks French, English, Italian, Spanish and Latin, and he delighted journalists during Pope John Paul II's June 1998 trip to Austria by fielding one question in Esperanto.
In 1996 he was invited to preach Pope John Paul's Lenten retreat, a special sign of papal favor. He is a member of the Vatican congregations for the doctrine of the faith, Eastern churches and Catholic education as well as the Pontifical Council for Culture and the Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Goods of the Church. He is a former member of the International Theological Commission.
In October 2003, Cardinal Schonborn created a small storm of controversy when he commented to Austrian state radio that Pope John Paul was approaching "the last days and months of his life" at a time when the Vatican was adding items to the increasingly frail pope's schedule.
When he became a cardinal in January 1998, people outside Austria already recognized his name: Cardinal Schonborn was the main editor of the "Catechism of the Catholic Church." He guided the team of seven bishops that produced the catechism in its original French version in 1992. He also coordinated the contributions of about 1,000 bishops to its drafting and writing and oversaw several of its translations.
In editing the catechism, the cardinal strongly defended the preservation of traditional language in texts and dismissed the debate over inclusive language as an issue that would quickly be forgotten. The catechism did not use inclusive language.
But it was Cardinal Schonborn who formally asked Pope John Paul in October 2002 to approve drafting a more concise catechism, saying the current volume of more than 2,800 articles of church teaching is too ponderous "to be the simple guide to the faith that is needed by Catholics."
The cardinal was then named part of a 10-member commission charged with preparing an official Catholic minicatechism; a 150-page draft was completed in February 2004.
In 2001, Cardinal Schonborn became the most senior Catholic leader to visit Iran after the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war. He called for closer contacts between Catholics and Muslims saying, "Patient dialogue with Islam, backed by educational and cultural initiatives, is the Catholic Church's most important task."
At a February 2004 talk in Florida, he said Islam and Christianity profess to have received God's ultimate revelation, which makes dialogue between them difficult. But dialogue is not impossible, nor is cooperation in promoting peace, justice and morality. In fact, he said, Catholics and Muslims have worked together, for example, in standing against abortion at U.N. conferences in the 1990s.
Pressure for dialogue within the Catholic Church greeted Cardinal Schonborn when he was named head of the Vienna Archdiocese in 1995.
Austrian Catholics had launched a global movement, "We Are Church," to seek more lay participation in church decision-making, to end the requirement of priestly celibacy and to promote the priestly ordination of women.
In August 2001, Cardinal Schonborn said the ongoing discussions between Austria's laity and church officials was a sign of diversity in the Catholic Church and not an indication of serious tensions.
Christoph Schonborn came from a family that produced two cardinals, in the 18th and 19th centuries. His was one of the prominent noble families of the region known at the time as Bohemia, much of which later became Czechoslovakia.
Just after World War II, when some of the nation's communities retaliated for their wartime sufferings by expelling people of Germanic origin, the Schonborn family fled to Austria. Christoph was 8 months old.
At age 18 he entered the Order of Preachers and studied at Dominican schools and universities in Austria, Germany and France. His postgraduate studies included philosophy, theology, psychology and Byzantine and Slavic Christianity. He became a priest in 1970.
Then-Father Schonborn went on to further studies and academic positions in Austria, Switzerland and France and joined several theological commissions.
Pope John Paul appointed him auxiliary bishop of Vienna in 1991 and coadjutor archbishop in April 1995.
Cardinal Schonborn's diplomatic skills were employed in the name of the Holy See as early as 1997, when he traveled to Istanbul to meet with Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople and to Moscow for talks with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Alexy II.
During a talk with Rome missionary officials in 1996, Cardinal Schonborn shared his thoughts on several important church topics. A few samples of his remarks:
-- On women's ordination, Pope John Paul's statements on the all-male priesthood are right, but "we are not at the end of this debate."
"The teaching of the Holy Father is very clear, but the intelligence of the faith must follow it. And it's a pastoral responsibility to fully explain this teaching."
-- Papal infallibility is important and valid, but must be better understood. It is not just the pope's position, but the pope expressing the "infallibility entrusted by Christ to the church as a whole."
-- Religious movements such as charismatic renewal and the Neocatechumenate sometimes upset local bishops and clergy with their aggressive evangelizing, yet this is a "necessary tension" that can help the church.
-- Theology today needs two or three generations to recover from inadequate formation programs. Part of the remedy is use of the new catechism.
-- The church needs new ways for all the faithful to express their understanding of the faith, but majority vote or parliamentary procedure cannot be the church's model.

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6.68 In order to pinpoint the origins of the Nazi practice of killing by the administration of poison gas, it is necessary to go back some years. There was a measure of agreement between the parties that the Nazis moved from the gassing of the disabled to the gassing of able-bodied Jews in the period from 1939 to early 1942.
6.69 As Irving accepted, the so-called "euthanasia programme" was authorised by Hitler in September 1939. It permitted specified doctors to put to death those suffering from grave mental or physical disabilities. Thousands were killed, mostly by the administration of carbon monoxide gas kept in bottles. In addition, however, many were killed using gas vans which the victims of the programme were induced to enter, whereupon the exhaust of the vans was pumped inside killing those inside within 20 minutes or so. The euthanasia programme was discontinued on Hitler's order in August 1941 because it was causing public disquiet.


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Tour the saloons of Breckenridge's past and it becomes clear how big a role spirits played in Summit County history. "Distilling has been going on since the mining days here," said Corry Mihm, administrator for the Breckenridge Restaurant Association. So it seems only fitting that Breckenridge should be the birthplace of the state's first craft spirits festival, too.Now in its third year, the Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival, taking place this weekend, features tastings of specialty vodka, gin, bourbon, tequila, rum, brandy and whiskey from 20 different distilleries, both Colorado-based and beyond, at its signature Still on the Hill Grand Tasting.Many of the featured spirits are infused with locally sourced products, like fruits or chili peppers, Mihm said. Peach Street Distillers in Palisade, Co., for example, makes brandy infused with locally grown fruit.The Breckenridge Distillery, which partners with the restaurant association to put on the event, is bringing its award-winning bourbon whiskey and vodka, local herb-infused bitters and spiced rum. Surrounding the tasting are a variety events chosen to highlight local establishments, both past and present, as well as creative uses for craft spirits ranging from specialty cocktails to cookery featuring infused alcohol. 'What they're thinking'The festivities start today at 5 p.m. with a Historic Saloon Tour hosted by the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance. The walking tour showcases "the watering holes, saloons and early days of Breckenridge nightlife." A poker run to 20 local restaurants follows that evening; participants can pick up route maps at participating bars or the welcome center and tour the town, tasting spirits and gathering a hand of cards which, for the lucky, could be worth a bottle of craft spirits at the Grand Tasting the next day. The poker tour features ambassadors from each distillery stationed at the bars to teach about their craft spirits. "It was a really good chance to get acquainted with some of the distillers," said Rachel Zerowin of the Breckenridge Resort Chamber on last year's event. "Then on Saturday I could focus in on what I liked or what I wanted to try." "They'll share what they're thinking; they're very accessible," Mihm said of the participating distillers. "It's not like you could go meet Mr. Jack Daniels. It's a very small, friendly, interesting group of people."Sourcing local productsOn Saturday from 2-4 p.m., the Breckenridge Distillery hosts an open house at its 4,000-square-foot distilling facility. The distillery won a gold medal at the 2011 International Wine and Spirits Competition for its bourbon whiskey, and its vodka and bitters are also award-winners. Part of what makes its products so distinctive is the local snowmelt water. "Sixty percent of what's in a bottle of alcohol is just clean water," said master distiller Jordan Via. "That beautiful snow serves more purpose than just sliding down the hill on planks of wood." "We try to work with local products," he said. This summer, Via pressed Palisade peaches for a batch of peach bourbon liqueur. At the open house, the distillery presents a watermelon vodka fountain and barrel-aged Manhattans. The weekend's centerpiece event, the Still on the Hill Grand Tasting, follows from 4-7 p.m. at the Riverwalk Center. Still on the Hill features samples of pure liquors as well as specialty cocktails from 20 different distillers, who will be on hand to talk products, pairing, mixology and more. "A lot of the distillers make up a craft cocktail with their product to make it more drinkable to the public, if you will," said Mihm. "So you can see how you would use the products in real life. That part is really fun because the personality of the distillers really comes out." Last year's event drew around 300 people, including distributors and hotel chain buyers. New to Still on the Hill this year is a people's choice award, where guests can vote on their favorite beverage. There will also be acoustic grass-rock by the Honey Gitters, who later play the after party at the Gold Pan Saloon starting at 9 p.m. Commemorative glassware and Colorado-themed artisan snacks round out the event.
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OAKLAND -- After a day of disconcerting injury developments, it seemed only fitting that the increasingly nicked-up A's also would take a nasty lump on the noggin from the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night.
After Oakland had taken the first two games of an important three-game series in fairly thrilling fashion, the Angels pounded Scott Kazmir for 10 hits and seven runs in a 9-4 romp before another sellout Coliseum crowd of 36,067.
But the game was almost an afterthought to the A's latest training room casualties. Closer Sean Doolittle was placed on the 15-day disabled list after an MRI exam revealed an intercostal strain in his right rib cage, and he'll be lost to the club for an uncertain length of time. Catcher John Jaso, meanwhile, is headed to the seven-day concussion D.L. after experiencing adverse symptoms from a hard foul tip he incurred in a game nearly two weeks ago.
Third baseman Josh Donaldson didn't play Sunday after he tweaked his left knee in his final at-bat Saturday night, and while an MRI exam did not reveal any structural damage, it's uncertain whether he'll be ready to return to the lineup Monday when the club begins a seven-game trip in Houston.
During the loss, outfielder Sam Fuld jammed his left knee slamming into the center field wall trying to catch Erick Aybar's drive in the second inning. Fuld probably prevented a three-run homer but couldn't snare the ball. It went for a two-run double that ignited the Angels on a scoring binge that had them up 8-0 after four innings.
The A's have other health issues. They're still missing their starting shortstop, Jed Lowrie, who has a fractured index finger. Backup infielder Nick Punto is nursing a hamstring pull. First baseman Kyle Blanks is done for the season after being placed on the 60-day disabled list with Achilles tendinitis.
And even though they're still playing, Stephen Vogt is hobbled by a foot injury that precludes him from catching, Josh Reddick is wearing a brace on his right knee, and Coco Crisp is bothered by a neck problem.
In short, the A's are in a world of hurt right now, even though they trail the Angels by a mere game in the standings.
"It's several guys, and key guys," said manager Bob Melvin. "We just got (Craig) Gentry back, and now we've got a couple more. It's just something we're going to have to deal with."
The front office is frantically trying to counter with reinforcements. The A's acquired veteran catcher Geovany Soto on Sunday from the Texas Rangers in a straight cash transaction -- Soto will join the club in Houston -- and they reportedly have claimed 31-year-old Tampa Bay shortstop Yunel Escobar on revocable waivers. The A's and Rays have until Tuesday to work out a deal on Escobar.
The game itself didn't improve the somber mood in the A's clubhouse. Kazmir (14-6) simply didn't have it from the outset despite getting out of the first inning unscathed on six pitches. He gave up leadoff hits in the first four innings and couldn't get the ball down. He paid the price with the two-run double to Aybar in a three-run second inning, and again in the third on Josh Hamilton's two-run homer to right field. After giving up two more hits to start the fourth, the left-hander was done.
"He just made some mistakes, some balls were up, and he just missed his location a few times," said Melvin. "I have to give him a little bit of a break, though, the way he's pitched for us this season."
Kazmir was very disappointed in his performance.
"There were some situations where I could have taken control a little bit, I'd throw two strikes and get ahead of a guy, then just throw a ball right down the middle," he said. "I felt like I just wasn't aggressive enough. I was trying to trick people out there instead of focusing on establishing my fastball."
After Mike Trout hit his 29th home run, off Jesse Chavez in the sixth to make it 9-0, the A's did stage a mild rally. Alberto Callaspo hit his fourth homer, a two-run shot, in the seventh, and Andy Parrino hit his first two batters later against Angels starter Jered Weaver (14-7), who nonetheless did his job with six innings of four-hit shutout ball before the A's broke through.
Now Oakland has to hope it can survive in Houston before a four-game rematch with the Angels in Anaheim starting Thursday.
"It's not even about series anymore, it's every game," said Melvin. "We've got less than 35 games (33, to be exact). So no game is more or less important than any other now that we're playing in our division. We have to bear down every game."
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Foods usually do not cause heartburn , but they can aggravate your condition and cause symptoms. Certain foods can cause symptoms by relaxing the lower esophageal sphincter, which allows digestive juices to splash up into the esophagus, causing irritation of the esophagus.
Everyone reacts to foods differently, so keep track of the foods you eat and how it affects you. Share this information with your doctor.
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If you are overweight, losing weight can reduce pressure on the esophagus, which can help relieve symptoms.
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A senior official at the Bank of England has been accused of misleading the public about the safety of UK banks.
Alex Brazier, the Bank's executive director of financial stability, gave a speech in the US on Monday, in which he rejected calls for private banks to be compelled to have considerably larger capital buffers to protect the financial system from another crisis.
"We have to be alert to the possibility that more bank capital could hold back growth," he told the Institute of International Bankers conference in Washington.
He cited Bank of England estimates that a 1 percentage point increase in capital requirements across the board could knock around 0.6 per cent off GDP. "The costs will be borne by real borrowers in higher costs of funds and real savers in lower returns," he warned. But Mr Brazier's remarks drew a strong rebuttal from Professor Anat Admati of Stanford University, a widely acknowledged expert on the banking sector.
"I am alarmed by Mr Brazier's speech because it confirms that important policy regarding financial stability is based on flawed claims and flawed research," she told The Independent.
Ms Admati rejected the Bank's estimate of the wider economic cost of banks using more capital and said one reason banks might find it more expensive to fund their balance sheets with more equity and less debt was because their de facto public subsidies from the taxpayer, such as being "too big to fail" and the tax deductability of debt, would have been eroded.
"It is disturbing that the Bank's head of financial stability seems to be more concerned with supporting the banks by making flawed assertions that contradict fundamental principles of corporate funding," she said.
The row comes at a time when the Bank is under serious pressure to reconsider its capital rules. Last month Sir John Vickers, who chaired the Independent Commission on Banking in 2011, went public with his worries that the Bank was planning to undershoot the minimum capital requirements of 11 per cent of "risk-weighted assets" the ICB had laid out five years ago.
Two deputy governors at the Bank, Sir Jon Cunliffe and Andrew Bailey, denied this charge and insisted they were fully implementing the ICB recommendations - but Sir John remains far from convinced.
The position of Mr Brazier, who was appointed to his current position last year, seems to be in line with those of the Bank's Governor, Mark Carney. Mr Carney has repeatedly sought to assure bankers that there will be no additional capital requirements made on them in the coming years. Referring to the international "Basel" agreements on capital standards sealed in 2011, Mr Carney insisted in Shanghai last month: "There will be no Basel IV".
Mr Brazier has been at the Bank since 2001, and in 2011 was promoted to principal private secretary to the former governor, Mervyn King. But his views now appear to have diverged sharply from those of his former boss.
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ITV withdrew its £1bn offer for Entertainment One, owner of the popular children's television franchise "Peppa Pig," the company said in a statement.
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2/37 Scotland's North Sea oil revenues collapse 97 per cent leaving £14.8bn budget hole - Wednesday August 24
Scotland's revenues from North Sea oil have collapsed by 97 per cent in the past year as oil prices have plummeted, reigniting a fierce debate over whether an independent Scotland could finance itself. Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie said: "The nationalists' case for independence has been swallowed up by a £14 billion black hole." Taxes collected from oil production fell from £1.8 billion in 2015 to just £60 million in 2016. The gap between tax revenues and what Scotland spends is now 9.5 per cent, or £14.8 billion, compared to a 4 per cent deficit for the UK as a whole.
3/37 Swiss watch exports to UK rise as sterling falls -Tuesday August 23
Swiss watch exports to the UK rose by 13.4% in July as tourists exploited the drop in the value of the pound to snap up luxury goods. The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry said watches worth 110.2m Swiss francs (£87m) were exported to the UK last month, the best figures since November 2015.
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4/37 Public borrowing worse than expected in wake of referendum vote - Friday August 19
The public finances were weaker than expected in the wake of the Brexit vote, official figures showed today. July has traditionally been a month of surplus for the public finances as it is one of the four months when companies pay a share of their annual corporation tax dues over to HMRC. City of London analysts had expected a surplus of £1.6bn.
5/37 Surprise jump in retail sales in July after EU referendum vote - Thursday August 18
There was no sign of British shoppers reining in spending in the wake of the EU referendum result, one of the first "hard" post Brexit vote set of statistics has shown. Retail sales jumped 1.4 per cent in July, more than reversing the 0.9 per cent decline in June, according to the Office for National Statistics.
6/37 Unexpected fall in joblessness post Brexit vote - Wednesday August 17
The UK claimant count unexpectedly declined last month, suggesting the British labour market held up reasonably well in the wake of the Brexit vote.
7/37 Inflation rises in wake of Brexit vote - Tuesday August 16
Consumer price inflation picked up in the wake of the UK's Brexit vote, hitting its highest rate since November 2014. The Office for National Statistics said the annual rate of CPI inflation was 0.6 per cent, up from 0.5 per cent in June and slightly higher than City of London analysts had been expecting.
8/37 Sports Direct warehouse staff who were underpaid could receive £1m back pay - Monday August 15
Thousands of workers at British retailing group Sports Direct's warehouse are set to receive back pay totalling an estimated £1 million for non-payment of the minimum wage, Britain's largest union confirmed. The back pay follows an admission by Mike Ashley, the founder of Sports Direct, that his company has broken the law by falling to pay the national minimum wage at a hearing of the House of Commons Business, Innovation and Skills (BiS) select committee in June.
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9/37 Eurozone GDP growth rate halves in second quarter - Friday August 12
Eurozone growth slipped back in the second quarter of the year and dried up entirely in Italy, the bloc's most troubled large economy. Eurostat reported that the single currency's aggregate GDP expanded by 0.3 per cent in the three months to June, down from the 0.6 per cent rate in the first quarter. This was in line with the statistics agency's "flash" estimate from 29 July.
10/37 Arianna Huffington steps down as Huffington Post editor-in-chief - Thursday August 11
Arianna Huffington is stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of Huffington Post. The business woman has said she is leaving the post to concentrate on her new health and wellbeing venture, Thrive Global. Announcing the move on Twitter, Ms Huffington said she is "filled with gratitude" for her colleagues at the media outlet.
11/37 Bank of England to face 'real trial' to implement monetary stimulus - Wednesday August 10
It could be a "real trial" for the Bank of England to implement its £60bn government bond-buying programme to stimulate the economy in the wake of the Brexit vote, market analysts have predicted. The Bank sought to buy £1.17bn of long-dated government bonds, or Gilts, on Tuesday but unexpectedly missed this target by £52m, raising doubts about whether Threadneedle Street will be successful in implementing its latest round of money-printing stimulus known was quantitative easing.
12/37 UK economy contracted after Brexit vote according to leading economists - Tuesday August 9
The UK economy contracted by 0.2 per cent in the month following the Brexit vote giving Britain an "evens" chance of slipping into recession, according to the latest forecast from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR). NIESR, which uses a respected economic model to produce its monthly activity estimates, says output in July dropped by 0.2 per cent as the economy took a hit in the wake of the shock vote by a majority of the British public on 23 June to leave the European Union.
13/37 Mexico's richest man Carlos Slim pushes for three-day work week - Friday August 5
Carlos Slim, the richest man in Mexico, has said he wants to introduce a three-day work week and a later retirement age to counterbalance changes in the way that civilisation is living and working
14/37 Bank of England cuts interest rates to 0.25% - Thursday August 4
Interest rates were slashed to a new historic low of 0.25 per cent and the Bank of England has pushed the button on another £170 billion of monetary stimulus to stop the economy sliding back into recession in the wake of the UK's Brexit vote
15/37 McDonald's shares down after disappointing US sales - Tuesday July 26
Shares in Maccy D's have fallen nearly 4% on Wall Street after reporting disappointing earnings. The company reported lower than expected sales growth at its established US restaurants, despite the popularity of its All Day Breakfast. The fast-food chain added that it faced "a challenging environment in several key markets."
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16/37 Verizon confirms Yahoo buyout worth $4.83bn - Monday July 25
Verizon has confirmed that it will buyout Yahoo for $4.83 billion in cash, marking the end of the six-month sale process and the end of an era for a company that once defined the internet. Marissa Mayer, Yahoo CEO, described the deal as "an important step in unlocking shareholder value for Yahoo". The deal marks the end of the six-month sale process and the end of an era for a company that once defined the internet
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17/37 Brexit shock pushes UK services and manufacturing into contraction says new survey - Friday July 22
The Brexit shock has given the economy "a good kicking" according to a special set of surveys of businesses taken in the wake of the European Union referendum vote, which suggest the UK economy is now contracting at its steepest pace since the last recession in early 2009. The "dramatic deterioration" will significantly increase the odds of a major monetary stimulus from the Bank of England next month to support the economy.
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18/37 Euro rises after Mario Draghi relaxed statement on Brexit impact - Thursday July 21
The president of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi struck a sanguine tone on the aftermath of the UK's Brexit vote, but moved equity markets by urging a "public backstop" for the eurozone's struggling lenders. The ECB kept its main interest rates on hold and in his press conference Mr Draghi stressed markets had responded in an orderly fashion to the UK's shock plebiscite result on 23 June.
19/37 Italy eyes private deal to bail out bank - Wednesday July 20
Italy is eyeing a "private sector" solution to rescue Monte dei Paschi di Siena, the world's oldest bank, in an attempt to sidestep tough EU rules on bailouts, the Financial Times reports. However, Rome's main options to prop up the heavily indebted bank involve using funds from a state-backed Italian bank. That raises the risk of running foul of EU curbs on state bailouts. On Tuesday the European Court of Justice backed EU guidelines designed to prevent taxpayers from footing the bill for bailing out stricken lenders.
20/37 IMF slashes UK growth outlook in wake of Brexit vote - Tuesday July 19
The International Monetary Fund has slashed its forecasts for UK growth, becoming the first official economics body to revise its growth estimates heavily downward in the wake of the shock Brexit vote last month. The IMF now says it expects the UK GDP to grow by 1.7 per cent this year, down from the 1.9 per cent it forecast in April, and the forecast for 2017 is just 1.3 per cent, down from 2.2 per cent previously.
21/37 ARM Holdings chipmaker to be bought by Japan's Softbank for £24bn - Monday July 18
British Finance Minister Philip Hammond (L) greets Masayoshi Son, CEO of Japanese mobile giant SoftBank, outside 11 Downing street in central London on July 18, 2016. Japanese mobile giant SoftBank has agreed a cash takeover of iPhone chip designer ARM Holdings for around £24.3 billion, the pair said Monday, in a major investment boost for post-Brexit Britain.
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22/37 Pokemon Go craze sees Nintendo share price increase 86% in a week adding £15bn to company value - Friday July 15
nvestors are still catching some of the global success of Pokémon Go global success, which has Nintendo shares hit a six-year high. The Japanese game company's shares have climbed 86 per cent since last Thursday on the back of Pokémon Go's popularity. That's almost $15 billion (£11.1 billion) added to the company market value in a week.
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23/37 Bank of England holds interest rates at 0.5% - Thursday July14
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep interest rates on hold, despite heightened market expectations that it would cut the cost of borrowing to a new historic low of 0.25 per cent to cushion the economy in the wake of the shock Brexit referendum result. But the Bank has also heavily hinted that a rate cut will come in August to support a weakening economy.
24/37 Brexit will plunge the UK into a recession in the next year, BlackRock says - Wednesday July 13
Britain will be plunged into a recession this year and be plagued with lower economic growth for another five because of the shock decision for the UK to leave the EU, BlackRock analysts have said. BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world with $4.6 trillion under management as of 2015. Richard Turnill, chief investment strategist, has said that firm's "base case" is recession, meaning at a minimum, it expects the UK GDP to fall for two successive quarters in a row.
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25/37 Nintendo shares soar on Pokemon Go success - Monday July 11
Shares in Japan's Nintendo = soared again on Monday, bringing market-value gains to $7.5 billion (£5.78 billion) in just two days as investors cheered the runaway success of Pokemon GO - its first long-awaited venture in mobile. The game, which marries a classic 20-year old franchise with augmented reality, allows players to walk around real-life neighborhoods while seeking virtual Pokemon game characters on their smartphone screens - a scavenger hunt that has earned enthusiastic early reviews.
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26/37 John Lewis warns over sterling slump - Friday July 8
The boss of John Lewis has warned that the fall in the value of the pound could become a "big issue". Managing director Andy Street said the weak pound could start driving costs higher next year. He also said it was too early to say if the UK's vote to leave the European Union had affected consumer spending.
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27/37 IMF chief Christine Lagarde urges quick Brexit to reduce economic uncertainty - Friday July 7
Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund, has urged the UK government to make a quick withdrawal from the European Union in order to reduce economic uncertainty. The growth of the British economy will be heavily dependent on the new trade agreements the UK negotiates with the EU, Ms Lagarde said. In an interview with the Financial Times, Ms Lagarde said: "We want to see clarity sooner rather than later because we think that a lack of clarity feeds uncertainty, which itself undermines investment appetites and decision making."
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28/37 KPMG appoint new 'head of Brexit' - Wednesday July 6
Brexit has seen a boom in demand for legal and financial services as UK businesses race to make sense of the situation ahead of the UK leaving the EU. KPMG, one of the fourth largest accountancy firms in the world, has created a head of Brexit position to manage client advice as the UK leaves the EU.
29/37 Pound sterling falls below $1.31 hitting new 31-year low
The pound fall below $1.31 for the first time in 31 years amid growing concerns about the financial stability of the UK after the decision to leave the EU. The last time the pound was worth less than $1.31 was in September 1985.
30/37 Three former Barclays traders found guilty in benchmark rate rigging trial - Monday July 4
Three former Barclays traders have been found guilty of conspiring to fraudulently manipulate global benchmark interest rates at a trial in London. Jay Merchant, 45 and born in Calcutta, was convicted unanimously. Jonathan Mathew, 35, a Libor submitter, and Alex Pabon (picture), 38, were found guilty by a majority verdict after the 10-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
31/37 Bank of England to cut interest rates says Mark Carney - Thursday June 30
The Bank of England is likely to cut interest rates over the summer to combat a post-Brexit vote slowdown, the Bank's Governor, Mark Carney said today. The Governor's words, in a speech at the Bank's Threadneedle Street headquarters, sent the pound instantly and sharply down against the dollar as financial market traders responded to the news of the stimulus. READ MORE Brexit: 5 charts that show the vulnerability of the UK economy Ten year government bond yields also plummeted.
32/37 Toyota recalls more than 3.37 million cars - Wednesday June 29
Toyota, the Japanese car maker, said it was recalling millions of car worldwide and thousands in the UK over defective airbag concerns and fuel emissions control units.
33/37 First upside down house in Kuala Lumpur - Tuesday June 28
A two-storey house is the latest attraction for tourists in the Malaysian capital city. Kuala Lumpur Upside Down House is a two-storey house and is the latest attraction for tourists arriving to the Malaysian capital where everything inside such as the furniture are placed in an upside down position.
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34/37 George Osborne says he'll delay 'punishment budget' as pound slumps to new 31-year low - Monday June 27
George Osborne has sought to calm volatile financial markets in the wake of the Brexit vote in the referendum, but has left his own future as Chancellor in doubt. "Britain is ready to confront what the future holds for us from a position of strength" he said in a statement at 7.15am at the Treasury. "Growth has been robust and employment is at a record high. Our economy is now about as strong as it could be to confront the challenge the country now faces."
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35/37 Markets react to Reacts to EU referendum vote result - Friday June 24
nalyst Robert Halver reacts at the Frankfurt Stock exchange the day after a majority of the British public voted for leaving the European Union on June 24, 2016 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The FTSE 100 plunged more than 8 per cent in its biggest opening slump since the financial crisis, wiping £120 billion off the value of the 100 biggest UK companies, after the UK voted to leave the EU.
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36/37 Lock of David Bowie's hair to be auctioned - Thursday June 22
A clipping of David Bowie's blonde coiffure could fetch thousands this week at auction. The current bid is for $2,000 on Heritage Auctions, but The Associated Press is reporting that the Beverly Hills–based auction house is expecting to get more than $4,000 for the lock on Saturday.
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37/37 The Palace of Culture and Science in Polant lit up with Remain messages as Britain prepares to go to vote - Wednesday June 22
The Palace of Culture and Science Warsaw's Palace of Culture and Science was illuminated in the colors of the Union Jack and accompanied by the hashtag, "Vote Remain." Wednesday marked the last day of polling before Britain goes to vote
In his new book The Age of Alchemy, Lord King takes a tough line on capital, saying it would be "a good start" for banks to have a minimum ratio of equity to total assets of 10 per cent. The Bank is currently planning to require them to have equity worth only between 3 and 4 per cent of total assets. For her part, Ms Admati says banks should have 20 per cent buffers.
Bankers have doggedly resisted calls to fund themselves with more equity, arguing that to force them to do so would harm the economy. But experts have dismissed this, pointing out that executives' bonuses are usually tied to return on equity measures that rise when there is less equity on the balance sheet.
"Their hatred of equity only confirms that the subsidies are substantial to their business model – but the subsidies come from the public," said Ms Admati.
A Bank of England spokesperson pushed back against Ms Admati's view. "Nothing in the speech is misleading. The speech follows the December Financial Stability Report in laying out a clear framework of bank capital requirements which protects the real economy without holding it back" they said.
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RENO - Gov. Mitt Romney lavished praise on the National Guard at its annual national conference, and he promised to protect and preserve the military if elected.
But the speech by the Republican presidential candidate was devoid of details explaining his plans.
In the 15-minute speech to the National Guard Association of the United States in the Reno/Sparks Convention Center, Romney conceded that he would normally compare and contrast his plans for the military and its budget with those of his opponent, President Obama. But, citing the fact Tuesday was the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, he said: "This day is not the time for that."
That said, however, he sharply criticized the budget and deficit reduction plan adopted by the president and Congress, which includes sharp cuts to military and Guard budgets.
"The return of our troops cannot and must not be used as an excuse to hollow out our military, to devastate defense budget cuts," he said. "We can always find places to end waste but we cannot cancel program after program. We cannot jeopardize critical missions and cannot cut corners in the quality of the equipment and training we provide for our men and women in uniform."
Romney repeatedly thanked the packed convention auditorium for their service in wars since the founding of the nation, their service during catastrophes such as the Katrina and Isaac hurricanes and other missions.
And since 9/11, he said, "guardsmen have helped keep us safe from attack.
"We live in a time of turbulence and disruption," he said. "We need the Guard's vigilance and strength now more than ever before."
He said America needs a military "that is second to none, that is so strong that no one would ever think of testing it."
"America must lead the free world and the free world must lead the entire world," he said, drawing applause from the audience of more than 2,000.
In return, he said the nation and its leaders owe the military including the Guard "a country that will provide for their needs when they come home."
He said troops should not have to struggle to find work when they return, and they deserve a Veterans Administration system that is strong and provides care and benefits "second to none."
Pointing to the huge backlog in claims for both physical and mental health services as well as the suicide rate among veterans, he made it clear he doesn't think that is the case at present.
"We can all agree the system is in need of serious reform," he said.
"I respect you. I admire you," he said. "Our debt of gratitude can never be repaid."
It was Romney's third visit to Reno during this campaign. The first was at The Grove in south Reno in early February. More recently, he spoke to veterans at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center in August. His running mate, Rep. Paul Ryan, visited Reno-Sparks last week and Romney's wife, Ann, addressed the Douglas County Republican Central Committee in August.
The trip is not expected to be the campaign's last to northern Nevada.


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Radio AccessoriesMusic is one of the pleasures that is so easy to share, at home or beyond. If your RV already has a radio, there is no reason not to improve upon the factory installation. If it doesn't have one, consider installing a stereo system so you can enjoy your tunes everywhere.
It doesn't take too much effort to make your radio iPod compatible. A simple interface cable may do the trick. If you still prefer vinyl, pack up your records in one of our cases and make sure to add a record player to your new sound system. Some new speakers can make a real difference in sound quality if you find your sound thin or tinny.


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Seahouses Cottages
Just show me Seahouses Cottages
Looking for a lively base from which to tour
Northumberland's stunning Heritage Coast? Then consider a
Seahouses holiday cottage in this popular seaside town.
Seahouses promises an unforgettable wildlife watching experience
and is the stepping stone to the Farne Islands - home to incredibly
large numbers of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, eiders,
shags and terns. Mid-April to late July is the official breeding
season. Once the birds flee, the islands transform into a huge
colony for grey seals - view the pups from late October to
mid-December. Several companies operate day trips from the harbour,
a couple of which are licensed to land (at restricted times of
year). Spare a moment to gaze back at the mainland for a fantastic
view of Bamburgh Castle, an iconic landmark for miles around.
Back in Seahouses, potter around the colourful harbour and watch
local fishermen land their catch-of-the-day. The town has an
excellent reputation as a centre for fishing, as well as sailing
and diving. Explore the bustling main street and sample cuisine in
a number of restaurants from international to traditional and, of
course, sensational fish and chips. There's also a good choice
of pubs.
Don your boots and follow the coastal path north to Bamburgh and
visit its splendid castle. Discover spectacular beaches and
windswept sand dunes all around - perfect for walks with your dog
or rock pooling with the family. Visit the local riding centre and
enjoy a countryside hack or gallop along the sands.
Later, unwind at your cosy Seahouses cottage, ready for another
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Medicines in the Pipeline
Explore the Drug Discovery Pipeline
Our growing understanding of human disease gives us the most promising platform ever to discover and develop medicines that treat disease in new ways. Today, more than 7,000 medicines are in development globally, all of which have the potential to help patients in the United States and around the world. According to another data source, there are 3,400 medicines in development today just in the United States, an increase of 40 percent since 2005. The quantity and quality of new drugs in the pipeline reflect a robust research ecosystem. Both basic research and the biopharmaceutical pipeline are thriving. As a result, the potential for new treatments and cures for patients is unprecedented.
Biopharmaceutical researchers are working tirelessly to develop medicines that attack diseases in novel ways. They are exploring new scientific approaches while expanding their knowledge and understanding of human diseases. The increase in the number and variety of scientific tools over the last 20 years has enabled researchers to better understand the molecular and genetic bases of disease and to develop targeted treatments that work more precisely and effectively. Researchers are steadily applying this knowledge to a range of different diseases and conditions, and the result is unprecedented potential for improvements in human health around the world.
New Horizons in Personalized Medicine
Personalized medicine presents a new set of tools to help diagnose and treat patients based on our growing understanding of the genetic and molecular basis of disease. This approach is becoming more widespread, particularly in the treatment of cancer, and it holds potential to prevent disease, find the correct treatment more quickly, prevent side effects, improve patients' quality of life, and treat disease more effectively. As the overall cost of health care continues to rise, personalized medicine could help to control costs by reducing unnecessary treatment and side effects.
The role of personalized medicine is growing. According to the Personalized Medicine Coalition, there were 13 prominent examples of personalized medicines, treatments, and diagnostics available in 2006; by 2011, there were 72. Likewise, a 2010 survey by the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development found that companies saw a roughly 75 percent increase in personalized medicine investment between 2005 and 2010, and expected to see an additional 53 percent increase from 2010 to 2015. Of the companies surveyed, 94 percent of biopharmaceutical companies reported investing in personalized medicine research, and 12 percent to 50 percent of the products in their pipelines are personalized medicines
The Biopharmaceutical Pipeline
The biopharmaceutical pipeline is innovative and robust, with a high proportion of potential first-in-class medicines and therapies targeting diseases with limited treatment options, according to a new report developed by the Analysis Group and supported by PhRMA. The report reveals that more than 5,000 new medicines are in the pipeline globally. Of these medicines in various phases of clinical development, 70 percent are potential first-in-class medicines, which could provide exciting new approaches to treating disease for patients.
The proportion of projects in development which could become first-in-class varies by therapeutic category but is particularly high in areas such as neurology (84%), cancer (80%), and psychiatry (79%). The high number of medicines being researched in these areas likely reflects researchers' growing knowledge of the underpinnings of these disease areas and new opportunities for advances.
Many of the new medicines in the pipeline are also for diseases for which no new therapies have been approved in the last decade. For example, there are 158 potential medicines for ovarian cancer, 19 for sickle cell disease and 41 for small cell lung cancer. Additionally, among other data in the report, the authors found that personalized medicines account for an increasing proportion of the pipeline, and the number of potential new medicines [1] designated by the FDA for rare diseases averaged 140 per year in the last 10 years compared to 64 in the previous decade.
Commenting on the growing pipeline, John Lechleiter, Ph.D., chairman, president and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company has said, "Since 2005, the number of new medicines in development has grown by 40 percent. Our industry has been able to advance scientific discovery—along with the roster of potential new medicines—thanks, in part, to a policy environment that enables medical innovation to flourish. Public policies that value intellectual property, a strong regulatory system, and free market access for patients are critical to maintaining a robust innovation ecosystem and continuing to make progress fighting disease."


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TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. — The High Fives Foundation teamed up with IRIE Rafting Company, Friday, Aug. 10, for the 2nd Annual CR Johnson Birthday Rafting Trip. The event raised $2,000 for the Foundation. Funds raised will be used to help injured winter sports athletes work toward their respective recovery goals.
The sun-soaked day on the river had 60 participants celebrating the life of, and remembering beloved Truckee native and professional freeskier, CR Johnson. CR Johnson's incredible energy created a legacy of positivity and a sense of community that is now forever embodied in the CR Johnson Healing Center in Truckee. Johnson would have celebrated his 29th birthday this year. He enjoyed an amazing career in the freeskiing community until his passing on Feb. 24, 2010.- -
The day began at 8:30 a.m. at IRIE Rafting Co. with participants eagerly waiting to spend a day on the Truckee River; an activity with which professional freeskier CR Johnson was very familiar.
"It was amazing spending a day on the Truckee River with so many of CR's close friends and family," said Mike Laroche, CR Johnson's childhood friend. "Growing up with CR, I was fortunate to spend a lot of time with him on the river. It was a spot that was truly close to him and there is no more fitting place for all of us to spend his birthday."
Many of CR's family and friends participated in the event. Frequent "Happy Birthday CR" cries filled the buses on the ride to "put in" just below the Boca Reservoir dam, where the Little Truckee River flows to join the Truckee River. Following instructions from the IRIE raft guides, the group split up into teams of six, filled the distinctive blue rafts, and faced the mighty Truckee head-on in memory of their friend CR. After laughs, and a bus ride back to IRIE Rafting Company, the group congregated at the CR Johnson Healing Center to view the facility's new additions, and to enjoy a catered lunch from Full Belly Deli.
"On behalf of the High Fives Foundation, I would like to extend a huge thank you to IRIE Rafting Company along with everyone who attended," said Roy Tuscany, High Fives Foundation co-founder and executive director. "We hope to continue to grow this event next year and continue to celebrate and remember CR's amazing life."


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ALAMEDA -- The St. Vincent de Paul Redux Studios & Gallery will celebrate its anniversary with a special open-studios event.
The gathering is set for 6 to 9 p.m. tonight and will feature the work one of St. Vincent de Paul's 2012 artists in residence, Claudia Morales.
"One year ago, St. Vincent de Paul converted our old thrift store on Lincoln Avenue into our current studios and gallery space," said Chris Rummell, creative reuse and recycling manager, St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County. "We now feature 16 art studios for rent to local artists in Alameda, and we hold regular classes, workshops and open-studios events — like the one set for today."
Artists like Morales use reclaimed, donated materials in their artwork, according to Rummell.
"She has been using studio space for free at our East Oakland sorting facility on San Leandro Street, where she has plenty of access to materials for her work," Rummell said.
Morales' show, "Icons of Change," is focused on figures in the social-justice movement.
"Some of them may be pivotal figures like Martin Luther King Jr. or Harvey Milk, along with more recent figures of folks who work to help those struggling in our society — such as Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles," Rummell said.
Morales grew up in an artistic family and has lived in the East Bay for many years. Her aim is to use her artistic talent, academic studies and other experiences to unite her passions -- community organizing, social justice and creativity.
"I feel that art is a powerful tool that captures the imagination, and a fantastic vehicle to try new ways of improving society," Morales said in a statement for the show at Redux.
This show, the fourth exhibit to go up at Redux, includes "assemblage portraits," he said. "They include an interesting blend of styles and themes, and they really remind me a bit of reliquaries ... or little altar boxes."
The St. Vincent de Paul facility in Alameda offers residents both art and vintage objects, according to Rummell.
This includes clothes and household goods, as well as jewelry, handmade cards and other items created by artists using materials collected by St. Vincent de Paul.
"Some visitors come in who may have been expecting the store to be as it was a year ago," Hummell said.
"But they appreciate what is going on now and are interested in supporting important social work. We may have a different face, but the work and profits are going to the same place."
Redux Studios & Gallery also offers classes in range of subjects, including social media marketing, working with fused plastic and transforming -- or "upcycling" -- vintage sweaters into scarves or pillow covers.
"It's been an interesting year for us," the store manager said. "Alameda has really embraced the project and been enthusiastic about our new format."
The Morales show will be on display from today to Dec. 9 at Redux, 2315 Lincoln Ave.


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My decoy spread is a motley collection, compiled a dozen at a time over four decades of hunting. This past season, I set nearly 350 decoys around a pit in a flooded river bottom field, and what a menagerie!
This spread included super magnum, magnum, and standard decoys, all mixed together; weighted and water keels; decoys made from plastic, hard foam, and cork. I used floaters, shells, and full-body stand-ups. I counted eight different species: mallards, pintails, black ducks, green-winged teal, Canada geese, wood ducks, canvasbacks, redheads, and coots. Then, there were several decoys painted all black for long-range visibility and pulling power. There were also different types of motion-makers (wing-spinners and water agitators).
Building a decoy spread is one of the most enjoyable aspects of waterfowl hunting. It combines imagination and experimentation. There are theories galore on how to increase a spread's attraction to ducks and geese. An array of gadgets are available that make a spread come to life and there are dozens of options for rigging decoys. No wonder beginners need help when it comes to putting their first spread together.
However, most confusion can be avoided if hunters will apply two rules:
In a sense, building a decoy spread is like a woman putting on makeup. She starts with foundation, then applies the frills – lipstick and eyeliner. Hunters should start with a basic spread, then add innovations when they can. Before they know it, they will have their own menagerie, and hopefully it will be a spread that waterfowl can't resist.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act into law.
First duck stamp, designed by Pulitzer-prize winning editorial cartoonist, Jay N. "Ding" Darling, issued.
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SAN JOSE -- Within days, we will know if Douglas Murray's departure from the Sharks is the beginning of ... well, something bigger or something smaller.
But we know this much: It isn't the end.
The NHL's trade deadline of April 3 looms. And anyone who has watched San Jose's favorite hockey team slog through the past two months, trying and failing to become a solid playoff lock, knows that the roster is about as ready to win a Stanley Cup as North Korea is ready to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
Doug Wilson, the Sharks' general manager, made his first reactive move Monday by trading Murray to the Eastern Conference-leading Pittsburgh Penguins for two high draft picks. In the trade announcement, Wilson expressed his respect for Murray and added: "This deal places Douglas in a quality situation which he deserves."
Wilson did not mean that statement the way some might construe it: That Murray was departing a non-quality situation that he didn't deserve. But you could not blame anyone for construing it that way, the way things are going for the Sharks.
During a conference call with reporters Monday afternoon, Wilson was more enlightening, while being circumspect about his specific strategy.
"Can this lead to other deals?" Wilson asked, repeating a question. "Sure it can."
But what sort of deals? Will the Sharks be seeking a "rental" veteran player on a short-term contract to boost their playoff chances?
"Very doubtful," he said.
We'll take that as a "no." Wilson called this year's upcoming entry draft a strong one. The Sharks intend to keep all their own picks. So that leaves three possibilities:
1. To obtain immediate help in any one area, the Sharks would have to trade current roster assets -- which might create a deficiency in another area.
2. Wilson will continue to trade Sharks for more draft picks.
3. The Sharks will trade another veteran with a contract that expires at the end of this season (hello, Ryane Clowe) for a young player who is trending upward.
Of those, No. 3 seems to be most likely. Wilson is insistent that there will be no complete or even a somewhat-complete roster blowup. Team ownership is not sure the fan base is resilient enough to keep filling HP Pavilion through several down years until a new Stanley Cup threat is constructed.
Plus, Wilson is not yet writing off this season. For all their faults, the Sharks are hanging around the playoff cutoff line. In this lockout-shortened season, West teams are playing only other West teams. So one simple three-game winning streak could mean a big jump in the standings. Problem is, the Sharks have not even won two straight games in regulation since January.
Still, after the Murray deal, Wilson insisted: "This doesn't take away from our goal of trying to compete and make the playoffs this year."
And when the prospect of rebuilding came up, Wilson repeated his mantra: "We don't use the word 'rebuild.' We like to use the terms 'reset' and 'refresh.' "
The coaching staff apparently is safe for now. The true issue, Wilson said, was that the Sharks have been "a 57-minute-a-game team in a 60-minute game." Those three-minute concentration lapses or physical breakdowns by players at key junctures have led to several brutal losses. But that, Wilson implied, was not coach Todd McLellan's fault. The penalty-kill improvement and defensive success show that the coaching staff's words are being heard.
If there are imminent changes, then, they will involve more players. Murray was Monday's change. He was a popular teammate. The trade surely got the room's attention.
The next trade, however, will be the true message-sender -- to the league and to Sharks fans. If Wilson does acquire a younger but somewhat-established player who can help the Sharks win today as well as tomorrow, that would provide a small clue. If Wilson deals strictly for more draft picks, that would be a definitive statement.
For now, we only know this much: Murray will watch the trade deadline news from his new residence in Pittsburgh.
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On February 28, Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint will sing the praises of a non-pizza dish on its menu: chili.
In celebration of National Chili Day on February 28, Uncle Maddio's will be handing out free samples of its chili throughout the day. Uncle Maddio's founder, Matt Andrew, created his chili from his restaurateur grandfather's 80-year-old recipe.
As chili parlors became popular in the 1930s and '40s, Frank "Scully" Andrew became known as one of the first chili pioneers with his small chain of "Scully's Chilli Parlors," located in Springfield, Illinois, also known as the "Chilli Capital of the Civilized World." His restaurants were pegged by locals as having the best chili in town. Christine R. Toney's book, The Magic of the Chilli, the Midwest Chilli History Cookbook, mentions "Scully's Chilli Parlor" as one of the few early pioneers.
Uncle Maddio's, best known for its fresh, homemade pizzas, also serves gourmet salads, toasted panini sandwiches, and hot soup, including chili.
"True to my grandfather Scully's recipe, the Uncle Maddio's 'Scully's Chilli' tastes like your favorite, down-home bowl of chili," Andrew says. "We use the same fresh ingredients as we do in all of our menu items, and we make it in our restaurants daily.
"Pizza is our specialty, and that will never change," he adds. "But chili is in the family. I remember going with my dad when I was a kid to help judge local chili cook-off contests. Now, I'm keeping the chili tradition going by honoring my grandfather's legacy and sharing a taste of history with generations to come."
Three years ago, Uncle Maddio's launched the fast-casual pizza market with the opening of its first store in Atlanta.
There are now locations open and in development in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.


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HOUSTON – It was a hot and humid Friday evening for the running of the 38th annual Justin F. Cooper Memorial Rice Invitational, where the Texas A&M – Corpus Christi men's and women's teams each posted a sixth place finish.
"All in all, it's a good start," head coach Shawn Flanagan said. "Cross country, unlike other sports, the early matchups aren't the primary focus. We're all looking to get better for the late meets and we're making progress. We're going to keep working hard and we'll be there when it counts."
Pacing the way for the men's team was Philipp Baar, who posted a time of 17:07, which was good enough for an 11th-place individual finish. The next two runners coming across the finish line for the Islanders were Jason Garcia (17:25) and Justin Adame (17:33), who secured 22nd and 28th place, respectively.
Rounding out the scores that counted for the team total were Paul Hansel and Edgar Martinez, who finished back-to-back in 40th and 41st, as Hansel barely edged out Martinez. Each finished with a time of 17:49.
The team's total score of 133 put the team in sixth place, just out of the reach of three Southland Conference schools. Stephen F. Austin and Lamar each combined for a total of 89, putting the Lumberjacks and Cardinals in a tie for third, while the McNeese State rounded out the top five with a total of 94 to put the Cowboys in fifth place.
The top two finishing teams on the men's side were Rice, which had four top-16 finishes for a total of 77, and Texas A&M, which finished in second with a score of 87.
On the women's side it was freshman Lara Huelsebusch with an outstanding performance in only her second collegiate race, leading the Islanders with a time of 15:55 to earn a 22nd-place finish. Also finishing in the top 30 for the Islanders were Brandie Garcia (15:58) and Ann-Kathrin Ott (16:01) who ran to 26th and 30th place, respectively. Jasmine Boutte (45th) and Vanessa Galindo (57th) rounded out the Islanders scorers.
These five runners' times combined to put A&M – Corpus Christi just outside of the top five overall spots, as the fifth-place team, Sam Houston State, posted a team total 152, with the Islanders combining for a total of 160.
The other four teams taking the top spots were A&M (29), meet host Rice (64) and Southland foes Lamar (80) and Stephen F. Austin (124).
The Islanders won't have to do any traveling for their next meet, when they host the Islanders Splash on Sept. 27 at West Guth Park. The women's 5K is set for 6 p.m., with the men's 8K to follow at 6:25 p.m.
For the latest information on the teams, follow Islanders Cross Country on Twitter and Instagram (@IslandersTFXC) and Facebook (Texas A&M Corpus Christi Track & Field/Cross Country).
Women's 4k Run Team Scores:
1. Texas A&M - 29
2. Rice - 64
3. Lamar – 80
4. Stephen F. Austin – 124
5. Sam Houston State – 152
6. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi - 160
7. Texas State – 212
8. McNeese State – 217
9. Houston – 246
10. Houston Baptist – 267
11. Nicholls State – 311
12. Texas A&M-Kingsville – 351
13. Texas Christian – 368
14. Prairie View – 385
Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Individual Results:
22. Lara Huelsebusch
26. Brandie Garcia
30. Ann-Kathrin Ott
45. Jasmine Boutte
57. Vanessa Galindo
65. Saira Gonzalez
73. Kim Ward
78. Ashley Mills
80. Alexandria Rossi
94. Samantha Hardin
Men's 6k Run Team Scores:
1. Rice – 77
2. Texas A&M – 87
3. Stephen F. Austin – 89
3. Lamar – 89
5. McNeese State – 94
6. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi – 133
7. Houston – 147
8. Houston Baptist – 236
9. Texas Christian – 243
10. Texas State – 278
11. Sam Houston State – 281
12. Texas A&M-International – 342
13. Texas A&M-Kingsville – 397
14. Texas Southern – 449
Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Individual Results:
11. Philipp Baar
22. Jason Garcia
28. Justin Adame
40. Paul Hansel
41. Edgar Martinez
54. Cesar Gonzalez
56. Daniel Guerrero
62. Christoph Hintz
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SAN FRANCISCO -- The legal wrangling continues over Walmart's plans to expand its Antioch store into the East Bay's first supercenter.
The California Healthy Communities Network, a coalition of environmental, civil rights and labor groups, filed a petition with the state Supreme Court last week, challenging a recent appellate court decision affirming Antioch City Council's September 2010 application of its development plan when it approved the retailer's expansion without looking at environmental issues.
"There are still significant questions left unanswered. There is an interpretation of law that needs to be clarified," said Phil Tucker, project director for the Healthy Communities Network.
In a 31-page filing, the Healthy Communities Network asked the court to consider whether an appellate court decision involving a San Diego redevelopment project means agencies don't have to consider full environmental studies when looking at design review applications. The Jan. 4 petition also asks if a city can interpret land use laws in a manner that conflicts with its own historic interpretation to avoid full environmental review.
"We're asking the court to look at how the San Diego case was applied. We feel it was used inappropriately in Antioch, but it has more far-reaching implications as far as the interpretation of its use, " Tucker said. "It's worth a shot."
The court has 100 days to review and respond to the petition either by accepting it for review or dismissing it.
Walmart first approached Antioch in 2004 -- four years after its store opened -- about expanding the 141,500-square-foot store in Williamson Ranch Plaza.
In both 2007 and 2010, Antioch required Walmart to review the environmental effects of building the supercenter, twice rejecting its environmental documents in split decisions. In July 2010, a majority of the council said the study underestimated potential urban decay, or economic and environmental effects, in the area.
Antioch's council reversed its decision a month later after legal counsel for Walmart and the city argued that it could not consider environmental issues in a design review application, citing the San Diego case, and said that Walmart's expansion was allowed in the original approval for Williamson Ranch Plaza in 1998.
A Contra Costa Superior judge disagreed in fall 2011, saying that Antioch had required environmental studies in the past and could not change its interpretation of its laws. The 1st District Court of Appeal reversed that ruling in November.
City Attorney Lynn Tracy Nerland reiterated this week that the appellate court found Antioch's actions to be "legal and appropriate" and it will "wait to see" if the decision is reviewed.
Walmart officials say they are pleased with the appellate court decision, and are reviewing its legal options in regards to the latest matter. The company remains committed to the 33,575-square-foot expansion, which would bring 85 new jobs, said Rachel Wall, a Walmart spokeswoman.
"We believe Antioch residents will benefit from the jobs and affordable groceries coming to their neighborhood," Wall said.
Contact Paul Burgarino at 925-779-7164. Follow him at Twitter.com/paulburgarino.
Last week's court filing is the latest development in Walmart's years-long effort to expand its Antioch store into the East Bay's first supercenter.
Here is a timeline:
January 2000 -- Walmart opens 134,000-square-foot store at Lone Tree Way and Hillcrest Avenue.
June 2004 -- Walmart announces intention to expand store by 72,980 square feet and turn it into a 24-hour supercenter. City says it must study traffic and noise effects.
Sept. 20, 2006 -- Planning Commission approves environmental study; appeal is filed.
October 2006 -- City Council hears arguments for and against expansion and delays decision.
February 2007 -- City Council rejects Walmart's plans for 64,980-square-foot expansion.
January 2010 -- Walmart submits new plans to Antioch, calling for 33,575-square-foot expansion and no 24-hour operations; city says it must study environmental effects.
May 2010 -- Planning Commission approves Walmart expansion plans; decision is appealed to City Council.
July 2010 -- City Council rejects Walmart expansion, citing economic concerns.
August 2010 -- Proposal brought back to council after city legal counsel determines that environmental review is not needed for expansion.
Sept. 28, 2010 -- City Council approves Walmart expansion.
October 2010 -- Walmart opponents file lawsuit over city's decision.
Oct. 13, 2011 -- Contra Costa Superior Court sides with Walmart opponents, effectively reversing city's decision.
January 2012 -- Walmart files appeal with state Court of Appeal.
Nov. 27, 2012 -- Appellate court reverses Contra Costa Superior Court ruling, allowing Walmart expansion to proceed.
January 2013 -- Walmart opponents file petition for review with California Supreme Court.


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Shop Along Historic Ballard Avenue
PHOTO CREDIT: Hayley Young / Styled by Cameron Levin
Starting at the east end of the strip, at Ballard Avenue and 20th, first pop into (1) Monster Art and Clothing, a trove for quirky oddities, such as a bronze meat-cleaver necklace, spirited toe socks or a hand-printed octopus shirt. With a stock emphasizing Northwest designs (owner Tara Smith herself runs organic clothing line Revival Ink), Monster exudes a natural, bohemian vibe, with ever-popular shift dresses by Synergy ($64) and local crafter TrilbyMade's wide reversible leather cuffs ($35, shown below).
Photo by Mariana Kajlich
Heading north, keep your eyes peeled for (2) Drygoods Design's petite sign in the window of Anchored Ship Coffee Bar (formerly known as Cugini); tucked in next to the bar is Keli Faw's teensy fabric outpost. In addition to cheery print fabrics (polka dot! chevron! graphic!) for your next craft project, pick up a set of fabric coasters ($20/set of five), a colorful print bib and burp cloth set ($25) or chevron napkins ($28 for four) all from in-house line, Bread & Salt.
Hopping farther north towards 22nd Street, you'll discover the all-star lineup of (3) Camelion Design, (4) LUCCA Great Finds and (5) Ballard Home Comforts, all bursting with gift ideas. (We especially enjoy the somewhat random but pleasant handbag selection at Home Comforts, where owner Cheryl O'Connor is quick to offer helpful advice about her 'hood.)
Flanking Horseshoe (see no. 7) with two boutiques, husband-and-wife team Jenny and Jake Monroe have both ladies and gents covered: At Jenny's (6) Damsalfly, eclectic fashions echo vintage shapes, and are offered up at screaming prices (with dresses starting at $35). And though the back section of (8) Jax Joon contains dapper jackets, jaunty caps and other manly accessories, it's nigh impossible to get past the insanely fun selection of throw pillows ($30–$50) clustered at the front of the shop.
Swing open the wooden fence door to Jill Andersen's (7) Horseshoe and blaze a trail through the kicky cowgirl boots, Prairie Underground hoodies, Indian-summer-ready frocks (we're particularly enthralled with brightly patterned Eva Franco dresses, $218–$298), and graphic-print Collina Strada wallets ($58) and handbags (from $278).
Rounding the corner, take a gander at the dramatic reproduction costume jewels dripping inside (9) Filthy Rich of Seattle, and then peek at Ballard jewelry superstar Amy Bixby's organic-inspired earrings at local art collective (10) Venue, before stopping into neighborhood landmark Blackbird.
Nicole Black's stylish empire extends to three spaces—just northeast of the 'bird, the former Ella Mon space is now (11) Blackbird Apothecary, flush with beauty finds, such as Malin+Goetz rum bar soaps ($10) and Prospector Co.'s woodsy-scented beard oil ($28); classic (12) Blackbird is a favorite for American heritage brands such as Filson, Wings + Horn and Obey, plus Blackbird's own in-house line. The corner triangle space has had multiple lives (including as a candy shop), and is currently stocking black-and-white dishware from Laura Zindel.
Take a Ballard Avenue break with a half-block excursion up to (13) Velouria on Market Street. Although still flush with dainty jewelry and locally made garments by faves Lekkerlife, Una and Out of Line, new owners Cat Wilcox and Chika Eustace (who bought the shop back in January) have also added extra sass via Make It Good's colorful undies ($19-$45) and enamel fox necklaces from Flora and Fawn ($75).
If you tire on your way back down the avenue, take a breather in the gorgeous (14) Curtis Steiner space, in front of its wall of soothingly pretty handmade cards ($6.50 each).
Photo by Mariana Kajlich
Down the block in the former (15) Clover space (the cute toy and kids' wear boutique has moved to larger digs a few doors away), the spirit of the defunct Field House is channeled at Debra Kahwaty's and Jacqueline Mcloughlin's (16) Trouvaille ("lucky find" in French; shown above) boutique, which they opened late last spring. The shop is heavy on menswear, including hearty plaid button-ups, and features consignment suit jackets of excellent quality (around $75), vintage boiled wool Rafe bags ($250) and Ralph Lauren luggage sets ($2,500).
Two-year-old (17) Ketch exudes a NYC-maven-turned-laidback-Seattleite vibe; favorite finds include House of Harlow golden pendants ($65), crop-fit denim by Joe's Jeans ($165) and Osborn florescent printed ballet flats ($150).
Park and go
Parking has become a challenge here, but the lucky nab two-hour free parking on Ballard Avenue. Metered parking on side streets is usually easy to find on weekdays, but on weekends—and busy twilight hours as the myriad restaurants and bars open—we head straight for 20th Avenue in the block between Ballard Avenue and Leary for non-metered, non-time-constrained spots.
Extra incentive
This tight-knit neighborhood often puts on special shopping events (keep an eye on trusty myballard.com for dates); some boutiques also offer special sales and discounts during Ballard's Second Saturday Art Walk (ballardchamber.com), held the second weekend of each month from 6 to 9 p.m.


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1a.Objectives (from AD-416):
The objectives of our project are to:.1)measure N and P loss in runoff from 8 pastures representing different grazing management strategies over at least 2 years; and.2)use the runoff data to validate the ability of our SurPhos model to predict P loss in runoff from grazed pasture.
1b.Approach (from AD-416):
Runoff plots will be established at the UW-Platteville Pioneer Farm in Platteville, WI, and runoff collection systems will be installed. Runoff samples will be collected year-round, and analyzed for total sediment, total N and P, and dissolved P, NH4, and NO3. Initial and annual soil samples will be collected from plots and analyzed. Runoff plots will be stocked with dairy cattle to achieve several management scenarios with variations in diet supplementation and grazing intensity. These grazing strategies will result in different amounts of manure and associated nutrient amounts applied to runoff plots. After grazing periods, the number of dung pats deposited in each runoff plot section will be counted and collected to determine total wet weight, dry matter content, total P and N, and water extractable P. These data will enable quantification of nutrient inputs to the runoff plots in cattle feces. Runoff data will be used to validate our SurPhos model, which simulates dissolved P loss in runoff from surface-applied manure. Validation of the model will determine its ability to accurately simulate P loss in runoff from cattle grazing pastures. SurPhos is currently being adapted to simulate grazing and validating the model with field data from Australia and England and small-plot, simulated grazing data from several locations in the U.S. Information and data from Wisconsin producers will be used to simulate P loss from areas where cows spend time outside, including pasture, over-wintering areas, and barnyards. The physical locations and management practices that represent the greatest risk of P loss will be investigated to assess the ability of alternative practices to minimize that loss.
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In Their Own Words – The Lonely and Disregarded
Robin Bailey e-mailed us this poem written by her 16-year-old son, Blake, who has autism. Both his local and school newspapers have printed it.
There, he stands
Watching those that don't know he stands
In short distance, lonely and disregarded
Waiting for a friend understanding and trusted.
There, he stands
Shedding the tears inside, unnoticed
Listening in misery, lonely and disregarded
Thinking of a sad, cruel world he exists on.
There, he stands
Scared of speaking, for he sees anger
He remaining silent, lonely and disregarded
Crouching in a corner like an old memory.
There, he stands
Waiting for a person to stare and speak
Smiling and breaking him from lonely and disregarded
Wrapping arms around, as true friendship.
There, he no longer stands
No longer lonely and disregarded
Smiling with the purest glee
For he found that friend.
"In Their Own Words" is a series within the Autism Speaks blog which shares the voices of people who have autism, as well as their loved ones. If you have a story you wish to share about your personal experience with autism, please send it to email@example.com. Autism Speaks reserves the right to edit contributions for space, style and content. Because of the volume of submissions, not all can be published on the site.
July 10, 2010 at 10:59 am
Its really make us think how so many take life for granted donst it.
July 10, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Blake is a fine poet. This is a beautiful poem I would like to share on our Tucson autism google group. Is that okay if I give full credit to the author?
July 10, 2010 at 4:10 pm
This is so beautiful. It made me cry. When i read this i see my vinnie, always alone, not one friend to play with. I feel his pain. Me and my husband try to be his playmates the best we can. He has very poor social skills. Not one child that lives near us will play with him. I hope one day he will find a true friend. Great poem!!! Thanks for sharing Lisa Mango
July 10, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Blake speaks to the heart and soul of all of us. A smile and open arms warm each and everyone of us. Beautiful words and strong emotion.
July 10, 2010 at 6:53 pm
That is so true all those children want is understanding and friendship. They have so much love, adornment, admeration and desire to be a friend to share laughs, special moments and to just see someone smile at them with tenderness in their eyes. My granddaughter has autism and is 9 and because her autism is not a wheelchair,crutch or a noticeable thing till she speaks then she gets strang reactions from children, she loves to be a friend and she enjoys other childrens company even those who can be cruel, she just lets it go and tries to conquer their friendship. i admire my little princess and i wish the world was more like her. Loving, understanding and not judgemental. go taylor!!! nunnie loves you forever and always!!!!!!!
July 10, 2010 at 6:54 pm
I could see my 16 year old in those words. Beautifully written piece!!!
July 11, 2010 at 9:25 pm
I have a 14 year old son with Aspergers and I have seen that lost and lonely look in his eyes way too often…….Blake is a beautiful child. God bless Blake, God bless you for raising such a beautiful child.
July 13, 2010 at 11:15 pm
Oh. Wow.
October 20, 2010 at 11:11 pm
He needs to write more :) Fantastic!!!! It also shows that we really need to listen to the Heart and show Good Will towards others. To many people wrapped up in: money, impressions, materials and too many beautiful, artistic people who are loving and sweet left in the corner. We need to "refocus" our BIG picture is getting "fuzzy". Hugs and congrats to him. Please keep writing, I PROMISE, I'll buy his book!
July 10, 2010 at 8:16 pm