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by Mike Brophy - January 29, 2008 11:58 AM UTC
The Ducks move into the second slot thanks to the return of Teemu Selanne, but the Red Wings are still hanging on to first.
OK, break time is over. Time to get down to business. For some teams, say the Toronto Maple Leafs, this means trying to clear the deck of big contracts to make room for prospects.
by Mike Brophy - January 21, 2008 7:39 AM UTC
The Pens may have lost Sidney Crosby, but their solid play of late has them in the No. 2 spot behind the Red Wings in this week's Power Rankings.
No Sid? No problem. With superstar Sidney Crosby nursing an ankle injury, the Pittsburgh Penguins waltzed into Montreal and blanked the Canadiens 2-0 on the strength of goalie Dany Sabourin's second shutout of the season.
by Mike Brophy - January 14, 2008 2:50 PM UTC
The Senators may have upended the Red Wings in their Saturday matchup, but it's Detroit who hangs on to top spot in this week's THN.com Power Rankings.
The game lived up to the billing: The Battle of the Titans. And although the Red Wings lost 3-2, it's going to take more than one road defeat, albeit to their nearest challengers, the Ottawa Senators, to bounce them from the top of The Hockey News' Power Rankings, particularly when they played their backup goalie, Dominik Hasek.
by Ken Campbell - January 7, 2008 3:17 PM UTC
Pittsburgh, Calgary and San Jose are headed in the right direction, but the Red Wings continue to hang on to the top spot in this week's team-by-team rankings.
It's time to work off that Christmas paunch and get to breaking those New Year's Resolutions. It's also the time when the elite of the NHL begin to separate themselves from the rest of the pack, and teams such as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames and San Jose Sharks are beginning to do just that.
by Mike Brophy - December 24, 2007 1:12 PM UTC
Ottawa and Detroit continue to hold down the top two spots in the NHL's standings and The Hockey News' Power Rankings, but thanks to points in eight of 10, the Avs slide into No. 3.
They still don't know who their No. 1 goaltender is, but that hasn't stopped the Ottawa Senators from climbing toward the top of the NHL standings.
by Mike Brophy - December 17, 2007 2:43 PM UTC
Detroit remains the team to beat and the Senators have worked their way back up in this week's look at the 30 NHL teams.
One week after we anointed the New Jersey Devils the second-best team in the NHL, after they won nine in a row, they went into the dumpster losing three of four.
by Mike Brophy - December 10, 2007 1:52 PM UTC
Detroit keeps the top spot, but the red-hot Devils slide in at No. 2 in this week's rankings of the NHL's 30 clubs.
While the Detroit Red Wings remain the NHL's No. 1 team in The Hockey News' weekly power rankings, keep a close eye on the surging New Jersey Devils.
by Mike Brophy - December 3, 2007 3:37 PM UTC
After securing the top spot for the entire season, the Senators have finally slipped after six straight losses.
You had to see this see coming. With the Ottawa Senators riding a six-game losing streak they take a tumble out of first place in the THN Power Rankings.
by Mike Brophy - November 26, 2007 12:25 PM UTC
Ottawa keeps clinging to the top spot despite recent troubles, but just how far will their Ontario brethren fall?
1. Ottawa (Last week: 1) Starting to look human after all 2. Detroit (2) Dropped a pair of close ones to Columbus, Nashville 3.
by Mike Brophy - November 19, 2007 3:19 PM UTC
The Penguins and Rangers are at different ends of the spectrum in this week's power rankings.
1. Ottawa Loss to Leafs just an aberration (Last week: 1) 2. Detroit Bounced back after three straight losses (2) 3. NY Rangers Getting it done in OT and shootout (6) 4.
by Mike Brophy - November 12, 2007 3:13 PM UTC
Nothing's going right in Buffalo, but how far have the Sabres dropped in this week's Power Rankings?
1. Ottawa (Last week: 1) Perfect on road at 5-0-0 2. Detroit (2) Need more from Datsyuk than just two goals 3. Colorado (7) Seven points in five games for Stastny 4.
by Mike Brophy - November 5, 2007 12:30 PM UTC
Where do the surprising Columbus Blue Jackets sit in this week's power rankings?
1. Ottawa Spezza signed, sealed and delivered 2. Detroit Ozzie has been really good 3. Carolina Look who's bouncing back to life 4.


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Definición de foul en inglés:
1Offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste or being dirty: a foul odour his foul breath
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- They began hobbling towards the car, Leanne almost crumbling under the weight and the disgusting, foul smell of alcohol.
- He pulled me close to his face, so close that I could smell his foul breath.
- He came so close to her she could smell his foul breath, and she turned her head away.
disgusting, revolting, repellent, repulsive, repugnant, abhorrent, loathsome, offensive, detestable, awful, dreadful, horrible, terrible, horrendous, hideous, appalling, atrocious, vile, abominable, frightful, sickening, nauseating, nauseous, stomach-churning, stomach-turning, off-putting, uninviting, unpalatable, unappetizing, unsavoury, distasteful, nasty, obnoxious, objectionable, odious;
noxious, evil-smelling, foul-smelling, smelly, stinking, high, rank, rancid, fetid, malodorous;
North American vomitous
informal ghastly, horrid, gruesome, God-awful, gross, diabolical, putrid, yucky, icky, grotty, sick-making, gut-churning
British informal beastly, whiffy, pongy, niffy
North American informal lousy, skanky, funky
Australian informal on the nose
literary noisome, mephitic
archaic disgustful, loathly
rare miasmic, miasmal, olid
dirty, filthy, mucky, grimy, grubby, stained, dirt-encrusted, muddy, muddied, unclean, unwashed;
squalid, sordid, shabby, sleazy, nasty, soiled, sullied, scummy;
rotten, defiled, decaying, putrid, putrefied, smelly, fetid
informal cruddy, yucky, icky
British informal manky, gungy, grotty
literary befouled, besmirched, begrimed
rare feculent
1.1 informal Very disagreeable or unpleasant: the news had put Michelle in a foul mood
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- 'OK, sorry,' Leanne said, taken aback by Rob's uncharacteristically foul mood.
- Never mind me, I'm just in a foul mood after today's work.
- The 72-year-old R&B legend is in one of his famous foul moods.
unkind, unfriendly, disagreeable, inconsiderate, uncharitable, rude, churlish, spiteful, malicious, mean, mean-spirited, ill-tempered, ill-natured, ill-humoured, bad-tempered, hostile, vicious, malevolent, evil-minded, surly, obnoxious, poisonous, venomous, vindictive, malign, malignant, cantankerous, hateful, hurtful, cruel, wounding, abusive
informal bitchy, catty
vulgar slang shitty
2Wicked or immoral: murder most foul
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- In the popular consciousness, however, paganism and witchcraft have come to be associated with black magic, foul deeds, even devil-worship.
- There is a case of murder involved here - and a foul murder, at that - by a person who had a modus operandi that has been known to the police now for years.
- The phantom king begs Hamlet to avenge his foul murder.
2.1(Of language) obscene: foul oaths foul language
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- The language is foul (no surprise), and they have been seen urinating in front gardens.
- However, your language is exceedingly foul for someone in your position.
- Don't be distracted by my foul vocabulary or by your own frustration.
vulgar, obscene, profane, blasphemous, gross, coarse, crude, filthy, dirty, indecent, indelicate, suggestive, smutty, off colour, low, lewd, ribald, salacious, scatological, offensive, abusive
informal blue
2.2Done contrary to the rules of a sport: a foul tackle
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- In the first 20 minutes Knowles put his side into a 2-0 lead with two superb lobbed goals, but was later dismissed following a foul tackle.
- All I can say is that I'll certainly be expecting my men to get stuck in and it's up to the referee after that to decide what s a fair tackle and what s a foul tackle.
- Therefore, the proportion of foul tackles equates to the likelihood of player error occurring during the execution of a tackle.
3Containing or full of noxious matter; polluted: foul, swampy water
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- Most of these tasks were in the pipeline anyway as part of Beijing's plan to modernise its outdated infrastructure and clean up its notoriously foul air.
- In 1285 London's air was so foul that King Edward I set up an air pollution commission, which banned the use of coal.
- In the 19th century refuse, waste, water and foul water were just dumped in the streets, resulting in widespread disease.
contaminated, polluted, adulterated, infected, tainted, defiled, impure, filthy, dirty, unclean
rare feculent
3.1 (foul with) Clogged or choked with: the land was foul with weeds
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- She was glad not to be able to see much of the place, foul with seeping water and fungus, a chamber of old horrors where prisoners hunched under the vaults of cold stone like monstrous white insects, wingless and half-blind.
- Wheat is an exhausting crop, which requires land in good heart, whilst if grown continuously, or too frequently, disease often becomes serious, and, most important of all, the land becomes very foul with weeds.
4(Of the weather) wet and stormy: he walked in fair and foul weather the weather turned foul
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- The new building will have improved facilities, ensuring it remains a welcome retreat for ramblers, particularly after climbing Mount Snowdon in foul weather.
- Meanwhile, while the Irish and their neighbours in Britain may bemoan the foul weather, spare a thought for residents along the east coast of the USA.
- The situation is worse when the weather is foul.
inclement, unpleasant, disagreeable, dirty, nasty, rough, bad;
stormy, squally, gusty, windy, blustery, blowy, wild, rainy, wet;
foggy, misty, gloomy, murky, overcast, louring
4.1 Sailing (Of wind or tide) opposed to one's desired course: it sometimes becomes advantageous to anchor during the periods of foul tide
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- This is nearly twice the power usually found on boats this size and provides lots of power for punching through chop and motoring against foul winds and currents.
- Nicolson, a successful writer but somewhat inexperienced sailor, teams up with an old salt and buddy George Fairhurst, who continually bails them out of near calamities - foul currents, fierce tides, raging winds and equipment failures.
1(In sport) an unfair or invalid stroke or piece of play, especially one involving interference with an opponent: the midfielder was booked for a foul on Ford
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- It was a tough time for the French and Silvestre, having already been booked for a foul on Gillespie, just couldn't contain the winger in the 69th minute.
- He even had the ball in the net, but was booked for a foul on the goalkeeper.
- World Cup referees yesterday vowed to crack down on players who orchestrate and feign fouls to get opponents in trouble.
unfair, against the rules, illegal, unsporting, unsportsmanlike, below the belt, dirty, dishonourable, dishonest, underhand, unscrupulous, unjust, unprincipled, immoral, crooked, fraudulent
informal shady
1.1A collision or entanglement in riding, rowing, or running.
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- With a personal best of 6.68m from earlier in the season, she surprisingly had fouls on her first two efforts and waited long on the runway as she composed herself for her last attempt.
Contrary to the rules; unfairly.
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- That's the real problem: even guys who want to play fair are under pressure from cheaters to play foul.
- Italian editors shrieked that the Austrian team had 'played foul'.
- So that if you're knowingly taking advantage of people with a disadvantage, then you're coming foul of the Trade Practices Act.
verbo[with object]
1Make foul or dirty; pollute: factories which fouled the atmosphere
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- Its design is outdated and inappropriate; its size, looks, and four-wheel drive bring out the worst in drivers; it clogs streets and fouls the air.
- At rush hour the streets are plugged with cars producing vast quantities of toxic gases that foul the air.
- Moreover, our dependency on coal to generate energy not only fouls our air, but poisons our fish with mercury.
dirty, soil, stain, blacken, muddy, begrime, splash, spatter, smear, befoul, besmirch, blight, defile, make filthy, infect, pollute, contaminate, poison, taint, adulterate, sully
literary besmear
1.1(Of an animal) make (something) dirty with excrement: make sure that your pet never fouls paths
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- The land is now being used by the football and rounders club, whose members want to stop dogs fouling the pitch and youngsters riding motorcycles across it.
- It was also pointed out that a fence was necessary to stop cattle from getting onto the boat club land and to stop dogs fouling pasture meant for silage.
- Concerned residents of the heritage town of Abbeyleix are surprised that there are a few dog owners who look the other way when their pets foul the footpaths and other public places.
1.2 (foul oneself) (Of a person) defecate involuntarily.
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- Nervous of legal action from passengers humiliated by fouling themselves in their seats, most carriers allowed crew to decide whether the person requesting admission to the smallest part of the plane was desperate or a desperado.
- Now and then, she fouled herself or wet herself.
- They described 'torture techniques' and claimed that detainees had been forced into painful positions for 18 to 24 hours at a time or left to foul themselves.
2(In sport) commit a foul against (an opponent): United claim their keeper was fouled
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- The keeper fouled his opponent but avoided a red card.
- Portlaw did have claims for a penalty turned down late on when it seemed keeper Wayne English had fouled a Portlaw player in the area but referee Martin Halley waved play on.
- The Town keeper Darren O'Grady was obviously fouled as he went to catch a high punt with Gary Smyth tucking the loose ball into the unguarded net.
3(Of a ship) collide with or interfere with the passage of (another): the ships became overcrowded and fouled each other
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- In The Edison [1933] AC 449, the appellants, whose vessel had been fouled by the respondents, claimed damages under various heads.
3.1Cause (a cable, anchor, or other object) to become entangled or jammed: watch out for driftwood which might foul up the engine
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- It is apparent that the wreck has been cleared to below deck level, with some additional damage to the starboard side of the hull, perhaps a consequence of the Silver Harvest fouling its anchor on the wreck in 1998.
- The Stromness lifeboat attended the fishing vessel Arkhangel at 4pm on Saturday after the vessel fouled her propeller 20 miles off Noup Head in Westray.
- Stromness lifeboat was called out at the weekend after a Scrasbter fishing boat fouled her propeller in severe weather conditions.
tangle up, entangle, snarl, catch, entwine, enmesh, twist, tangle
foul one's (own) nest
- Do something damaging or harmful to oneself or one's own interests: we seem to have fouled our own nest, running up huge debts and deficitsMás ejemplos en oraciones
- Yet consistently, with appalling regularity and style, he has displayed an equivalent capacity to foul his own nest, plucking frequent disasters from the jaws of personal victory.
- Do these other magazines understand that by painting a dark and distorted picture of the bodybuilding world, they are fouling their own nest, shooting themselves in the foot by undermining their own future?
- Of course, this romantic observation occurs in an essay called 'Murder in the Kitchen,' in which Watts also writes that by 'destroying our environment and fouling our own nest… the world around us looks as if we hated it.'
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foul something up (or foul up)
- Make a mistake with or spoil something: leaders should admit when they foul things upMás ejemplos en oraciones
- 'Here was an ideal opportunity for Yorkshire to have done something positive and they have gone and fouled it up,' he said.
- We're just another species - the dominant species, maybe, and the one who's doing the most to foul things up for all the rest, but surely we're flattering ourselves if we think that we are somehow essential to the operation of this planet.
- Although it's a relatively easy daily task, reduced with usage to a routine I can accomplish in a couple of minutes, running on auto-pilot, it takes no more than the click of a wrong button in the text editor to foul things up.
- Oraciones de ejemplo
- The Richard III Society remains firmly convinced that Richard III was foully traduced by revisionists like William Shakespeare and other Tudor dynasty hagiographers.
- A feminist wore pants, smoked, drank, spoke foully, flaunted her promiscuity; in short she did everything those men had done and got away with for centuries.
- Tuesday was quiet, but at the Wednesday 2 a.m. break, the entire staff heard Olag curse, foully and for long minutes.
- Oraciones de ejemplo
- Despite all the diseases they carry, the nuisance they make of themselves and their general foulness, I'm actually quite fond of these little rats.
- I couldn't run, or even move, for fear that the watery goop covering the floor would splash up and cover me with its oozing foulness.
- But for the sheer foulness of the atmosphere, you'd have to go some to beat Soho after about 11 at night - chucking out time.
Old English fūl, of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse fúll 'foul', Dutch vuil 'dirty', and German faul 'rotten, lazy', from an Indo-European root shared by Latin pus, Greek puos 'pus', and Latin putere 'to stink'.
The Old English word foul comes from an ancient root shared by Latin pus (adopted into late Middle English) Latin putere 'to stink' (source of LME putrid), and the original sense was 'stinking or disgusting'. Foul play indicating unfair conduct or treachery is recorded from the late 16th century, and sports players have been able to complain of 'a foul' since the 1750s. See also fair
Palabras que riman con foulafoul, befoul, cowl, fowl, growl, howl, jowl, owl, prowl, Rabaul, scowl, yowl
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VIENNA - Our Community's Foundation celebrated the launch of its 50th year of community service with the annual luncheon on Friday.
"Our Community's Foundation has a deep appreciation for our donors," said Marian Clowes, program and development officer for the foundation. "All we have ever done and will ever do is because of you."
Our Community's Foundation is the collective name for the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and its Regional Affiliate organizations in Doddridge, Jackson, Little Kanawha Area, Mason and Ritchie counties.
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From left, Fred Rader, outgoing chairman of Our Community's Foundation, stands with incoming chairman Ann Beck as Judy Sjostedt, executive director of the foundation, speaks during the annual luncheon Friday at the Parkersburg Country Club. (Photo by Jolene Craig)
This calendar year marks the 50th anniversary of the PACF as a tax-exempt, nonprofit public charity foundation, which was created in 1963 by local citizens to make grants to nonprofits, schools, churches and municipalities in 11 counties and scholarships to students. While the foundation offers many different types of charitable funds, the focus is to build permanent endowments to annually distribute some earnings forever.
"Fifty years ago, 1963, was a very turbulent year nationally, but there was a group of people who saw a way to do good locally," said Judy Sjostedt, executive director of the foundation. "Because of their foresight, we are able to do so much good in the community and be a light for future generations."
In the past year, 1,677 individuals supported the foundation by donating $3.5 million to build the permanent resources in the region. In the past 50 years, the foundation has given more than $32 million to help the community.
"In 1963 we gave $2,000 in grants," said incoming chairman Ann Beck. "We have come a long way."
During the luncheon meeting, Beck was introduced as the new chair of the foundation while Fred Rader was honored for his three years in the position.
Sjostedt spoke about the foundation's Civic Leaders Fellowship Program, which had its first year last summer and gave 14 area students meaningful paid summer employment and a program of civic education.
"This is our new major initiative," she said. "The area is experiencing a migration of our educated young people leaving the area because they feel what they are looking for career-wise is not here and we want to show them that it is."
The program matches students with businesses and organizations to enhance the students' personal skills and ability to find meaningful employment in the region following graduation.
"The goal is to provide a collaborative way for employers, nonprofit organizations and foundations in our area to work together to build our region's potential workforce for the future," Sjostedt said.
The foundation is committed to two more years of this program and is currently taking applications from student participants for the 2013 program.
While the foundation celebrates its first half century of service to the community, it will not be holding a large party, Sjostedt said.
"Many organizations celebrate 50 years with a gala, but that is just not us," she said. "We would rather take the funds and put it back into the local communities.
"Our role is to be here for the people of our area today and tomorrow, to work for the broad public benefit of our region for the causes that matter locally," Sjostedt added.
The PACF plans to use the milestone anniversary as the occasion to celebrate its partnerships throughout the year by making a difference in the community.


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ACUSHNET — Representatives from BankFive are teaming up with retired New England Patriots player Matt Light on Nov. 19 at the 18th Annual Steak & Burger Dinner, a benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford.
The dinner, held at the Century House, honors the children not only by raising money for their club, but also by serving them a special steak dinner while the adults dine on burgers and fries.
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of New Bedford.
Raffle prizes include two tickets to the Patriots game against the Houston Texans on Dec. 10, a Dine Out Delight Package to local area restaurants (valued at more than $250), two tickets to the "Mariza" Concert on March 9 at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center and golf for four with carts at Hawthorne Country Club. A separate raffle for youth attendees will also be held.
Over the years, the Boys & Girls Club has had a tremendous influence on the youth of New Bedford, BankFive President and CEO William R. Eccles Jr. said in a news release.
"We're proud to support such a great organization and be participating in this event, which has such a positive impact on the youth of the community," Eccles said.
During dinner, the Robert Chadwick Community Service Award will be presented to Peter Britto, who has been volunteering for more than 40 years with city youth as a referee, coach and league supervisor.
Matt Light will also present one of the Dan Pires Memorial Scholarships, which honors the late Pires, a former Standard-Times correspondent who covered the Patriots. Scholarships of $500 will be awarded to two current high school seniors.
Reservations for the dinner are required by Nov. 15. For more information about sponsorships or reservations, visit www.bgcnewbedford.org, call 508-992-8011, ext. 13, and ask for Wendy or go online at www.bgcnewbedford.org.
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The symbol of spring and rebirth, the emerald has a color of green that communicates harmony, love of nature and a primeval joy of life. The word emerald was derived from the French "esmeraude," which comes from the Greek root "smaragdos," meaning simply "green gemstone." For centuries, emerald green has been the color of beauty and eternal love. Even in ancient Rome, green was the color dedicated to Venus, goddess of love and beauty. Many cultures and religions today hold a special position for the color. For instance, green is the holy color of Islam; all states of the Arabian league sport green banners symbolizing the unity of their religion; and green is among the liturgy colors in the Catholic church. The emerald gem is May's birthstone, and it is the traditional gift for couples celebrating their 20 th and 35 th anniversaries.
Emeralds come in a variety of light and dark shades of green, often with subtle background hues of other colors such as yellow, blue, brown or gray. Most often, the purer and richer the green color, the more valuable the stone. Flawless emeralds are exceptionally rare, and therefore command great prices (even higher than diamonds, in some instances). Most naturally grown emeralds, however, have numerous inclusions that weaken their structure and cloud their color. F laws and cloudiness, called "jardin," are very common in emeralds, so many are treated in some way to remove surface flaws and enhance color. The most common technique is to oil the stone with a green-tinted oil that strengthens the stone and fills in surface cracks.
Emerald gemstones have been prized for thousands of years for their lush green hues and rare beauty. Venus, the goddess of love, is said to have loved the stone, and ancient Romans associated the emerald with her because it symbolized reproduction. Nero is said to have watched the Roman games in the coliseum through a set of highly prized emerald glasses. It's also said that Isis, the mother goddess, wore a green emerald on her headband. Supposedly, all who looked upon it would be able to conceive and were guaranteed a safe trip through the land of the dead. The gem is also considered the magical stone of forest spirits (elves).
In ancient Egypt, emeralds were mined close to the Red Sea. This tranquil green gem was highly prized by priests and the wealthy, and it is said that Cleopatra loved it more than any other gem. In fact, gemstone mines called "Cleopatra's Mines" were exploited by Egyptian pharaohs between 3000 and 1500 B.C., and were found empty when they were rediscovered centuries later. Even the ancient Incas and Aztecs in South America, where the best emeralds are still found today, worshipped the emerald as a holy stone. With the conquest of South America by the Spaniards in the sixteenth century, emeralds became more plentiful in Europe. Pizarro and Cortez took over the existing emerald and gold mines of the Inca and Mayan civilizations. They shipped these fortunes back to Spain, who in turn shipped them to trading ports throughout the world, turning Spain into one of the leading world powers of the time.
Phrases about emeralds appear in the Veda, ancient sacred writings of Hinduism, including "Emeralds promise good luck" and "The emerald enhances your well-being." Treasure chests of Indian Maharajas and Maharanis contained wonderful emeralds. One of the largest emeralds in the world is the "Mogul Emerald." Dating back to the year 1695, it weighs 217.80 carats. One side is inscribed with prayers, while the other side is engraved with opulent flower ornaments. This legendary stone was auctioned off at Christie's of London for 2.2 million U.S. dollars to an anonymous buyer. Other famous emeralds include a cup made from pure emerald that was owned by Emperor Jehingar. It is currently located in the New York Museum of Natural History, as is a Colombian emerald crystal weighing 632.00 carats. The entire collection is owned by the Bank of Bogota and contains five valuable emerald crystals weighing between 220.00 and 1,796.00 carats.
Throughout the ancient world, emerald symbolized eternal hope, rebirth and the arrival of spring. The ancients ascribed numerous magical and mystical properties to this most precious of green gems. It was believed to give a person psychic powers, in that the gem could tell if a lover's affections were true. Some cultures believed the gem rewarded its owners with love, intelligence, eloquence and a soothed soul. Middle Age seers used emeralds to foretell the future, as well as to ward off evil spirits and cure ailments ranging from bad eyesight to infertility. During the Renaissance, emeralds were used as a test for friendship among the aristocracy. It was believed that an emerald given to a friend would remain perfect as long as the friendship endured. The stone was also said to improve memory and bring great wealth to its wearer.
Emeralds have long been thought to have healing powers, especially for eyesight. It is said that in business, emeralds can be used to promote sales and cash flow. It is also used to attract love by quickening the heart. The emerald is believed to put one in touch with the mind and have positive effects on psychic powers. It is said to increase those powers when used in meditation. Wearing an emerald bracelet on the left wrist is said to protect you when traveling in forests.
Brazil is by far the world's largest producer of emerald, with a wide range of quality. The finest emeralds have traditionally come from Colombia, but Russia's Ural Mountains also have produced top-quality gems. Other sources for the stone include Afghanistan, Australia, Egypt, India, Pakistan, South Africa, United States, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Emeralds belong to the beryl group of stones. They have large, perfect, six-sided crystals with a hardness of 7.0-8.0 on the Mohs Scale.Ruby:
For thousands of years, ruby has been considered one of the most valuable gemstones on Earth. It is called the "King of Gemstones" and known as the stone of love. The gem is the red variety of the mineral corundum, and while any other color of corundum is denominated as "sapphire," only red corundum may be called "ruby." Pure corundum is colorless, but slight traces of elements are responsible for ruby's purplish bluish-red to orange-red color. In fact, the name "ruby" was derived from the Latin word "rubens," meaning "red."
The finest rubies are an intensely saturated pure red with no overtones of brown or blue. They are readily available in sizes up to 2.00ct and have incredible durability, ranking a 9.0 on the Mohs Scale (second only to diamonds in hardness). Rubies may show very different shades of red depending on their origin, and the range of these reds is quite considerable. The gem's intense color was once thought to come from an undying flame inside the stone, while other legends say each stone is a piece of the planet Mars.
Some rubies distinguish themselves with a wonderful silky shine, called the "silk" of the stone, which is created by fine rutile needles within the gem. The rutile mineral is also involved within very scarce "star" rubies. As can be found in sapphires, there is a translucent variety of ruby that displays a six-point star when cut into a smooth domed cabochon. Rutile is embedded in an asterisk-shape within the ruby, causing a captivating light effect called "asterism." Six-ray stars appear to magically glide across the surface of the stones as they are moved. Star rubies are expensive rarities and should always display the stars exactly in the center of the gem. The star stone is said to be the home of each person's angel, who lives there in contentment with the ruby's spirit.
Rubies are found in many countries throughout the world, each location producing rubies of specific qualities and colors. Gemstone experts agree that the Burmese ruby is the most valuable and luxurious category of the stone. The former country of Burma, now Myanmar, is situated in a mountain valley surrounded by high summits. Rubies that are mined from this "Valley of Rubies" feature an exceptionally vivid red color with a slightly bluish hue. The stones display their unique brilliance in both natural and artificial light.
Rubies from Thailand, another classical supplier of the gem, are often dark red tending towards brown. This "Siam color" is considered almost as beautiful as the Burma color. Rare rubies from Ceylon are mainly light red, like ripe raspberries, while rubies of Vietnamese origin generally display a slightly purplish hue. Rubies are also produced in India, where relatively large ruby crystals have been discovered. These particular rubies, however, have many inclusions, but are excellently suited to be cut as beads or cabochons. Afghanistan, Pakistan and Russia have also produced occasional top-quality rubies, but the rough terrain in these areas has made mining difficult.
Top-quality rubies are quite rare and are often considered even more valuable than colorless diamonds, particularly in sizes above 5.00ct. High prices tend to reflect their tremendous value. In 1988, a 16.00ct ruby sold at auction for $227,301 at Sotheby's in Geneva, Switzerland. A 27.37ct Burmese ruby ring sold for $4 million at Sotheby's in 1995, which was an astounding $146,145 per carat.
It is possible that no other gemstone has been as prized as the ruby. Celebrated in the Bible and in ancient Sanskrit writings as the most precious of all gemstones, rubies have adorned emperors and kings throughout history. Until improvements in chemical testing in the 1800s, most red gem-quality stones were called rubies. Thus, many of the famous "rubies" in the crown jewels of Europe, including Britain's "Black Ruby" and the "Timur Ruby," have since been identified as red spinels or garnets. Today, rubies continue to decorate the insignia of many Royal Houses.
In the 13th century, traveler Marco Polo wrote that Kublai Kahn, the Mongol Emperor of China, once offered an entire city for a ruby the size of a man's finger. In ancient Hindu writings, the ruby represents the sun power. In China, the stone was given as offerings to Buddha.
Rubies were also given as offerings to Krishna in India. For a long time, India was considered the classical country of rubies. Their literature offers a rich and varied knowledge of the stone that was collected and handed down for over two thousand years. In the Sanskrit language, ruby is called "ratnaraj," which translates as "king of gemstones." Whenever a spectacular ruby was found, the emperor would send out his notables to welcome the precious gemstone in an appropriate style fit for a king.
In the Middle Ages, it was believed that a ruby could change color and grow darker to warn its owner that danger or illness was near. Thought to ward off misfortune, it was believed to chase away evil spirits and the spirits of the dead. The deep red color of rubies has been used for centuries as protection and to convey invulnerability. Soldiers wore them into battle to guard against wounds and promote healing if they received a wound. The color of blood, the stone is symbolic of courage and bravery. Warriors were said to have implanted rubies under their skin to bring them valor in battle, make them invincible against enemies and ensure victory.
Rubies have also been historically thought to bestow wisdom, wealth and love. In China and Europe during the 10th century, dragons and snakes were carved in the gems' surfaces to increase the flow of money and power to their owners. A common belief was that dreaming of rubies meant the coming of success in business and money matters. Rubies were also used to capture a mate and light the passion of romance. The gem was believed to have the magical powers of sexual fire and success in love. It has also been said by ancient lore to be capable of reconciling lovers' quarrels.
When combined with gold and worn on the body, it is said that rubies can cause the body to rejuvenate and absorb energy from the sun to heal all types of body sickness and skin afflictions. It is believed that it should be worn with gold to banish sadness and bring joy.
Given as a symbol of success, devotion and integrity, the ruby is July's birthstone and the traditional gift for 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries. Rubies have symbolized passion and romance for centuries, so when placed in engagement rings, they express unbridled love and promise of the heart.
An ancient Persian legend states the Earth rests on a gigantic sapphire that gives its blue reflection to the sky. The most popular colors for sapphires range from light blue to a blue that appears black. Hence, the name was derived from the Latin form of the Greek word for blue, "sapphirus." Bright daylight makes most sapphires shine more vividly than the somewhat muted artificial light. So the most highly cherished color for blue sapphires is not the darkest blue, but a deep and satiated blue, which even in dim, artificial light remains to appear blue.
While sapphires are best known for being velvety blue, it was decided long ago to consider all gemstones of the mineral family corundum to be sapphires. Non-blue sapphires are termed "fancy" and can be nearly any color, including yellow, green, white/colorless, pink, orange, brown, purple, golden and even black. Red corundum is the exception, however, and was given the special name of "ruby." Since pink is really just a light red, the International Colored Gemstone Association has resolved to consider light shades of the red hue to be included in the category ruby, as it is too difficult to legislate where red ends and pink begins. In practice, however, pink shades of corundum are known as either pink ruby or pink sapphire. All sapphires rank a 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, second only to diamonds in hardness.
There are a great number of varieties of sapphire, many of which are quite rare and highly sought-after in the gemstone market. A rare orange-pink variety, known as padparadscha, can be even more valuable than blue sapphire. Pronounced PAD-PA-RAD-SHAH, the name comes from the Sinhalese word for lotus blossom. Endowed with both pink and orange color components, its hues range from pastels to fiery shades. Padparadscha sapphires are usually heat treated to improve and intensify their color, while the color of untreated stones will fade over time. An untreated padparadscha sapphire that has faded will return to its original pinkish-orange color, however, if exposed to sunlight for about an hour.
Another rare variety of sapphire is known as the color-changing sapphire. This stone exhibits different colors in different light. In natural light, color-changing sapphire is blue, but in artificial light, it is violet.
For experts and connoisseurs, the Kashmir-color is considered the most beautiful and valuable shade. It features a pure and intensive blue, which is enhanced by a fine, silky gloss. Its color does not change in artificial light, but remains intense with a deep, velvety sheen. Setting the standard for the color of top-quality sapphires, Kashmir sapphires were found in 1880 after an avalanche. They were intensely mined for only eight years until the source was depleted. The Burma-color is also considered especially valuable, ranging from rich royal blue to deep cornflower blue. Ceylon sapphires are prized as well for the luminosity and brilliance of their light to medium blue color.
There is a translucent variety of sapphire, called star sapphire, which displays a six-point star when cut into a smooth domed cabochon. The mineral rutile is embedded in an asterisk-shape within the stone, causing light to reflect in a phenomenon called "asterism." Six- or twelve-ray stars appear to magically glide across the surface of the stones as they are moved. Star sapphires and rubies are expensive rarities and should always display the stars exactly in the center of the gem. Value is influenced by the intensity of the body color and the strength and sharpness of the star. The star stone is said to be the home of each person's angel, who lives there in contentment with the sapphire's spirit.
The stone is mined in many parts of the world. The oldest sapphire mines are situated in Ceylon, today called Sri Lanka, where gemstones were mined in ancient times. Most blue sapphires today come from Thailand or Australia, but sapphires from Kashmir and Myanmar (formerly Burma) are considered the most rare and highly prized. Sapphires are readily available in sizes of up to 2.00ct, but gems weighing 5.00-10.00ct are not unusual. The cushion-cut Logan Sapphire from Sri Lanka weighs an astounding 423.00ct and can be seen at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. There is also a 258.00ct stone set in the Russian crown, which is kept in the Diamond Fund in Moscow.
Because the gem has long symbolized sincere love and enduring faithfulness, blue sapphires are often given in engagement rings to express commitment and loyalty. Many women throughout the world decide on the blue stone for their engagement rings, as the gem also represents truth, friendship, harmony and consistency. Sapphire blue has become a color related to anything permanent and reliable, making it an ideal stone to symbolize the promise of marriage.
Often referred to as "Gem of the Heavens," sapphire also symbolizes a noble soul. It is September's birthstone and is traditionally given as 5th and 45th wedding anniversary gifts. Star sapphires are given for the 65th anniversary. The color sapphire-blue is known for representing clarity and competence. In fact, the first computer to ever declare victory over a chess grandmaster and world champion was named "Deep Blue."
Sapphires have been associated with magical powers throughout the ages. The Greeks identified white sapphires with Apollo and the oracles at Delphi used them to tap into the subconscious and super conscious. During the Middle Ages, sapphires symbolized the tranquility of the heavens and wearing them was thought to bring peace, happiness and purity of the soul. The color blue became the symbol of the union between a priest and the heavens, so sapphires came to be adorned on the rings of bishops. Soldiers wore them to prevent capture by enemies and kings wore the gemstone to defend against harm and put themselves in divine favor. This supposed "divine favor" is why sapphires were often the gemstone of choice for high priests and royalty throughout history. In fact, the British Crown Jewels contain a number of notable sapphires.
Today, sapphires are still believed to hold special powers. The stone is said to provide healing properties for mental illness and depression. It can be considered an aid to psycho kinesis, telepathy and clairvoyance, while providing spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. White sapphires, like diamonds, are considered the guardians of love, enhancing it and ensuring fidelity in marriage. The most powerful type of the gem is said to be the star sapphire. They are believed to protect against negative energy and have a calming effect that allows the mind to experience tranquility, joy and clear thinking.
The great imposter of gemstone history, many famous rubies have been found to actually be red spinels. Perhaps the most famous of which is the Black Prince's Ruby. Once worn by Henry V on his battle helmet, this 170.00ct red spinel is now set in the British Imperial State Crown. Another famous misidentification is the Timur Ruby, a 352.00ct red spinel now owned by Queen Elizabeth. This particular stone is engraved with the names of the Mughal emperors who previously owned it.
History is unclear whether these mistaken identities were merely accidents or clever substitutions of rubies for the less valuable spinels by dishonest jewelers. In Burma, spinel was recognized as a separate gem species in 1587, but the masquerade lasted for hundreds of years after that in most other countries.
Spinel carries a considerable amount of worth not only based on its history, but due to its brilliance and wide range of spectacular colors. When interpreted by the Greek, the word "spinel" means "spark" in reference to its beautiful sparkle. In addition to red, it can be found in shades of pink, purple, green, brown or black. An exceptional color from Burma is a vivid hot pink with an orange undertone. Spinel can also come in a beautiful blue hue, sometimes called cobalt spinel, but this color is quite rare.
The most beautiful colors of the stone are mined in Myanmar (formerly Burma), but spinels are also found in Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Russia. They have a hardness of 7.5-8.0 on the Mohs Scale and are traditionally given as a 22nd wedding anniversary gift.
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Rebecca Dart, 20 years old, was flown by helicopter to Blake Medical Center in critical condition. She was hit in the 1300 block of Main Street near the intersection with Palm Avenue after 10 p.m.
Capt. Paul Sutton, the spokesman for the Sarasota Police Department, said Dart emerged from between two parked cars into the path of the passing car. Sutton said the crash is still under investigation.
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Tracing the Personal Ties of the Dell Buyout Deal
Dell is currently in talks to be taken private, and Silver Lake Partners and TPG have been in talks on the deal and could team on an offer, according to reports coming in yesterday.
While this isn't the first time we've heard talks of Dell being taken private, the report suggests the new discussion is "serious."
There is some history between Dell and the two firms, to be sure — namely in the form of two current and former high-end Dell executives who are tied to the two firms.
For starters, Kevin Rollins, former CEO of Dell who took the reins from Michael Dell for a short stint from 2004 to 2007, joined TPG in 2007 as a senior advisor. He's still listed as a senior advisor for the firm on its website.
In addition, John Swainson has been Dell's head of software since 2012. Prior to joining Dell in 2012, Swainson was senior advisor to Silver Lake.
The two firms are also known for working together when it comes to big deals, as noted by Deal Journal's David Benoit:
TPG and Silver Lake have in the past teamed up for some of the biggest technology buyouts of all time, though any buyout of Dell would likely far surpass their previous deals. Dell's market capitalization as of Tuesday morning was about $21.4 billion and shares were rallying again, up 2.3% to $12.57 in recent trading.
In 2005 TPG and Silver Lake were in the group of PE shops that purchased SunGard Data Systems Inc. for $11.3 billion, excluding debt SunGard had on its balance sheet before the deal. That counted it as one of the biggest buyouts of the early years of the PE boom, and still ranks as the third biggest tech buyout of all time, according to Dealogic.
Two years later, TPG and Silver Lake bought Sabre Holdings together for $4.3 billion. That still ranks as the No. 7 tech buyout of all time, said Dealogic.
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Central Michigan University
Special Meeting
May 14, 1965
Central Michigan University Board of Trustees
Special Meeting, May 14, 1965, 10:30 A, M.
Members present: Willis Campbell; Lloyd M. Cofer; Mrs. Katharine C.
Hafstad; Lawrence D. Rahilly: John W. Sivier; E. Allan Morrow, Chairman;
Judson W. Foost, President. Also : Norvall C. Bovee, Treasurer; Mrs.
Doris L. Crippo, Secretary.
Members absent: Mrs. Jean Backus; Walter W. Wightman.
President Foust called the meeting to order.
:Mr . Morrow, Chairman, thanked everyone for coming to this meeting am
stated the main reason for asking for this meeting today. Discussion relative
to the Senate Committlile Investigation followed. President Foust reported
on his conference with Dr. George Blackburn, Chairman of the local AAUP
Chapter,am his subsequent conference with Mr. Miller of the AAUP.
It was moved, seconded and carried that a statement be prepared for President
Foust to read to the Senate Committee and that a release for the Press be
prepared including President Foust's statement to the Committee. The two
statements follow:
The Board of Trustees of Central l\1ichigan University on May 14,
1965, adopted and instructed me to read the following preliminary
statement at the first meeting of the Senate Committee:
The Board of Trustees of Central1fichigan University, in considering
several matters of policy pertaining to the operation at
the University, pointed out that the Board is a Constitutional Body
and has not only the constitutional duty to govern Central Michigan
University but the responsibility to govern and guide the University
through policies which it establishes, and Instructed me to cooperate
in giving assistance to the committee, reserving the constitutional
authority of the Board of Trustees of Central Michigan University.
Representatives of the Board of Trustees will be in atteooance at
Meetings of the Senate Committee as they are vitally interested in
outoomes that may result from a wholesome and constructive
legislative inquiry.
They have requested its Attorney, Gerald J. Cotter, to assist President
Foust and the Board of Trustees through the Committee hearings.
The Board of Trustees of Central Michigan University on May 14,
1965, considered several matters of policy pertaining to the operation
at the University. It pointed out that the Board is a Constitutional
body and has not only the constitutional duty to govern
Central Michigan University rut the responsibility to govern and
guide the University through poliCies which it establishes.
The Board of Trustees unamiously extended a vote of confidence
to President Judson W. Foust and the entire Central Michigan
University administration in a statement issued by E. Allan Morrow,
Chairman of the Board . He said this action was taken because of
recent unpleasant publicity which the Board feels is misleading and
not representative of the true situation .
Morrow pointed out that the members of the Board have had ample
opportunity to examine the operation of Central Michigan University
from personal observation and contact and believe they are in
a position to appraise the administration of the University.
In other action taken by the Board they approved bids for the two
new residence halls housing 668 students and one sixteen unit
apartment building for married students, construction cost of
which will amount to $3,050,000,
Mr. Morrow reported that Mr . Gerald J. Cotter, Attorney in Mt. Pleasant,
had been asked to sit in at our Board Meetings and serve as our legal
adviser in connection with the Senate Committee Investigation.
It was moved, seconded and carried that the enrollment for the fall semester,
1965, be extended by 400 students.
It was moved, seconded and carried that L. Michael Carson, Assistant
Professor, Department of Chemistry, be promoted to Associate Professor.
(This to appear in the formal recommendations of June 16, 1965).
Dr. Ira Polley, Secretary of the Council of Presidents of the State Supported
Institutions, asked for an expression from each Board relative to the
Blue Ribbon Committee Report on Branches. It was suggested that the
report be referred to the State Board of Education.
President Foust extended an invitation to the members of the Board to atterxl
a recognition dinner bonoring Dr. and Mrs . Eugene Elliott, Ypsilanti, to be
held on Wednesday, June 16, 1965, at 6 o'clock .
It was moved, seconded and carried that the following contracts be awarded
Award of Construction Contracts for Saxe and He!'rig Halls (Residence
Halls G and H, Southeast Quadrangle) and Married Student
Apartment Building No . 12 (BuDding R) Washington Court
1. For general construction, including mechanical and
ColHnson Construction Company, 1111 Washington
Street, :Midland, 1fichigan -- $2,418,000
2. For Kitchen Equipment:
Gold Star Products, Inc., 4403 Russell at Canfield,
Detroit, Michigan -- $38,801 (base bid $37,669 plus
alternates 1 ari! 2 $1,132)
It was moved seconded ari! carried that the financing plans as presented,
(Saxe and Herrig Halls , :Married Student Apartment Building No. 12-$
2,850,000, and refurbishing older units -- $200,000, total of $3,050,000)
with the City National Bank and Detroit Bank and Trust Company be completed
for the project.
Mr. Morrow extended special thanks to the members of the Questionnaire
Committee for the speed with which they carried through on the assignment.
Mr. Cofer, Chairman of the Committee, stated the results of the survey
will be available for the June Meeting.
Meeting ad,joW'ned at 2:00 P. M.
Mrs. Doris L. Crippo
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Knitter's Review
March 10, 2011
I love how adaptable knitting is. We can knit with a pair of sharpened pencils if need be, or we can use needles made from ebony, aluminum, casein, or even the carbon fiber composite used in race cars and fighter jets. Each material makes for a slightly different experience.
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U.S. Open competitor Hannah Teter has her own ice cream flavor courtesy of Ben and Jerry's - Hannah Teter's Maple Blondie.Teter, like Ben and Jerry's, is from Vermont - also the home of the Burton U.S. Open for its first 30 years until this year's move to Vail for the 31st installment.And while the special-edition Hannah Teter ice cream was short-lived, Teter's snowboarding career is not.She comes from a family of great snowboarders and U.S. Open veterans andwon Olympic gold in 2006 and silver in 2010. She's piled up a stack of X Games medals along the way, as well.But aside from all of those basic intimidation factors, she has another advantage over her competitors here in Vail.She doesn't have to live out of a hotel."It's been super nice to stay at Elijah's pad and train with him," she said on Sunday. "It's veryconvenientto have (the Burton U.S. Open]) here at Vail; this is one of the better mountains so it's been super nice."Her brother, Elijah Teter, is the head halfpipe coach for Ski a& Snowboard Club Vail and lives in the valley. In 2005 Elijah, Hannah and their brother Abe all made it to finals in the U.S. Open, the first and only time a sibling trio has ever made it to finals in a major snowboarding competition."I'm really excited for it," she said about this year's Open. "It's always the bigcompetitionat the end of the year and all the countries are here, so you'll see the best from every country show up."She described this year's U.S. Open in Vail as an Olympic prepper."You'll get an idea of what you need for next year," she said. "I can't wait to see the level of competition for this weekend."Her Olympic goals?"I want to go to the Olympics to win, not to get one of those places that doesn't matter," she said.One tough TeterWith the hardware she's already earned have come a few bumps and bruises.She took the hardest fall of her career at last year's U.S. Open, and had to be ushered off the course to the hospital where they told her she suffered a concussion.Just weeks before that fall, she receivedplatelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment on a nagging shoulder injury, describing it as the most painful thing she has ever experienced. The shoulder treatment was going really well, up until Teter went launching off an enormous, 22-foot quarterpipe wall into a volleyball-court sized air bag at Golden Peak in January. The practice is supposed to be among the safest options the sport provides, but Teter found some bad luck out there and dislocated her shoulder again."It was anawkwardlanding that totally got me," she said.She rested a few days before returning to the snow."She just needed a week and she was back at it," Elijah said. Not one to be slowed down by bodily set-backs, Teter is always working on improving her run, which isrecognizableby hersignature900-Teter was the first woman ever to land a 900 in competition way back in 2002 at the Junior World Championships."I want want to go for new tricks this summer, and this spring, to really get something going," she said. "The Olympics is going to be insane."'See the huge benefits a little bit of money can do'After achieving her first Olympic medal in '06, Teter widened her focus to include a significant amount ofcharity work.She sponsors a village in Kenya, and has raised more than $300,000 for improvements there. Chief among her fundraising efforts in Africa is a website called hannahsgold.com, where you can buy maple syrup with the proceeds benefiting the small village of Kirindon."We've been working on bringing in clean water there," she said. "They had no way of getting clean water before ... it's going really well. "The Teter family sponsored a child while Hannah was growing up, where she saw first hand the benefits of charity work."You could see the huge benefits a little bit of money could do," she said.She helps other charities, as well, and while her approach to fundraising may be slightly unorthodox,she makes it easy to get involved. In an effort to bring sports to underprivileged children around the world she sells a product that caters to women, but male readers may want to check out her website as well - strictly for donation purposes, of course."We sell panties at sweetcheekspanties.com," said Teter. "The money goes to help Children International and their Game On program. "Check out Hannah Teter in the women's halfpipe today with semifinals starting at 10 a.m.
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Relational Takes On Another Target: Timken
Activist Relational Investors has yet another target for agitation: industrial parts maker Timken, WSJ is reporting.
It would be at least the hedge fund's fourth new target this year, and another example of it teaming up with pension-fund giant California State Teachers' Retirement System, or CalSTRS. The two teamed up to tackle Occidental Petroleum in 2010.
Relational, run by Ralph Whitworth, has gone after both giant companies and smaller targets this year.
Among its more notable wins was taking a small stake in Hewlett-Packard. Relational managed to quickly land a board seat after H-P's deal to buy Autonomy, which Whitworth criticized. (He looks particularly smart now that H-P has written down $8 billion of that deal and alleged Autonomy was deliberately hiding accounting irregularities, charges Autonomy's former CEO has denied.)
Timken, which Relational wants to split into a bearings and transmission parts, jumped on WSJ's report, and is now up 12% to $46.34 the highest they have traded since July.
Relational has had that impact on several companies it has gone after this year. Here's a recap of the hedge fund's hit list.
January — PMC-Sierra – Relational revealed a 7.2% stake in the semiconductor early this year, saying the stock had underperformed its peers. Relational said it believed there could be sales growth coming, but the board may need to consider "broader strategic alternatives" if the results don't materialize. Shares jumped 10% the following session but have since slumped as the year's results have proven underwhelming. The stock is now at $5, 14% below where it traded before Relational began agitating.
May — Pepsi – One of the bigger moves in the activist trend of targeting corporate behemoths, even when only small stakes can be built. Relational took a 0.6% stake in the snacks and drinks giant and said it would be looking for changes if results warranted pressure. Relational told Pepsi that it felt the a separation of some assets, including the beverage operations, may work, WSJ reported. Pepsi shares rose 1% after WSJ reported the investment and are up 4.7% since then.
Later in May — Esterline Technologies – Only a week after revealing the Pepsi stake, Relational took a 6.6% position in aerospace manufacturer Esterline, saying it would push for a sale. The filing blasted management's results. Shares rose nearly 4% immediately after the filing but gave it all back, and more, in a seven-day losing streak that followed Relational's filing. Shares are currently around $61, down 5.6% since before Relational revealed its position.
Meanwhile, Relational has found success in a few older fights this year as well.
January — Illinois Tool Works – Relational and the conglomerate reached a deal in January that allowed the investor to nominate a board member, in exchange for not carrying out a proxy fight. Illinois Tool has sold off several assets, but has pushed back against splitting itself up. Its shares are up 31% this year.
July — Par Pharmaceutical – Relational began pushing Par Pharmaceutical to sell in 2011, and the company acquiesced with a July buyout by private-equity firm TPG Capital. Par sold for $50 a share, a 37% premium at the time.


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Stubbs hires Washington as defensive line coach
Published: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 11:36 p.m.
Nicholls State University football coach Charlie Stubbs announced Tuesday the hiring of Brandon Washington as defensive line coach.
Washington, who lettered four years at LSU and was a member of the 2003 National Championship team, joins Nicholls after spending three years at the Atlanta Sports Academy where he coached the defensive line.
Under his direction, the Spartans recorded 123 sacks in three seasons, helping the team to a 40-6 record. While at ASA, he also served as the strength and conditioning coach.
After a short stint playing in the Arena Football League, Washington began his collegiate coaching career by interning from 2007-08 at the University of Alabama under Nick Saban, working with the defensive line and the strength and conditioning program. Washington, a native of Tuscaloosa, Ala., was coached by Saban in all but one year while at LSU and was part of the 2005 class that went 54-11 with two SEC Championships and three division titles.
Washington replaces former defensive line coach Tyler Donaldson, who coached one season before leaving to pursue other interests.
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Headlines for Thursday:
- Stirfry with Mike Tsang 00:43
- Backlog: TLUG 00:51
- Reflections 01:42
- Pinged 01:45
- Limit 03:09
- Sacha-sense tingling 04:32
- Woooooohooooooo! Congrats, Ateneo! 17:33
|Call Tita Elmi and set up visit
|Work on reading paper
|Book my train ticket
|Play with Rails
|Go to IBM
|Work on article for IBM
|GH travel stories
|Ice cream with Anthony and Samuel
1. Stirfry with Mike Tsang: 00:43
Very good food. =) Happy girl.
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Random Japanese sentence: その子は猫の尻尾を捕まえた。 The boy caught the cat by the tail.
2. Backlog: TLUG: 00:51
I like going to those meetings, and I feel very much welcome there. Now that I've made friends, I don't have to worry about drooling fanboys or whatever because my friends will take care of things. I love it when I can sit down and drop into a conversation, when people smile when they see me and draw me in, when they joke... =) It's almost like being home, almost like being in PLUG.
And hey, Drew's totally cool now. =) Thanks to Bill for asking him to be nice to me, and thanks to Maureen for being an absolutely wonderful person...
I like this group. I'll go again next month.
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Random Japanese sentence: イヌとは対照的に、ネコはごく最近になって飼い慣らされたものである。 In contrast to the dog, the cat has become domesticated only in recent times.
3. Reflections: 01:42
One of those knotty things hasn't really been mentioned in my blog, aside from oblique references to forks (metaphorical) and onions (literal). A friend reminded me that a lot of people care about what's going on in my life, though, so even though I try not to bore you with all the details of my almost-always-sunny life, here's one of the clouds.
For practical reasons, Dominique and I have decided to no longer be in an exclusive relationship. I still hold the greatest respect for him and I hope it'll work out in the future, but the timing sucks, and there's nothing we can do about it.
I've learned that life is so much better when I'm in a good relationship, or at least among good friends. I'm in no rush to get into a crappy relationship, though. Having tasted what a wonderful, wonderful thing love is, I won't lower my standards.
So what happens now?
Well, life goes on. My reading paper is due next week. My research proceeds. My friends and family are there for me. Life goes on, and spring brings the sun back.
In terms of people? I don't know. I really don't know. I don't have a good idea of my future yet, so courtship is out of the question. I'm not into dating for the sake of dating, and I'm accustomed to more affection and love than most people know.
Perhaps this is a good opportunity, then, to shower that affection and love on my friends. I am free, and I choose to remain free so that I can be where I am needed and wanted, and where _I_ need and want to be.
When I miss the feeling of being very, very special to someone, I can hug my stuffed toys and remember that I am at least a little bit special to at least a few people.
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4. Pinged: 01:45
Thanks, everyone. <hugz> You make my day sunny.
Random Japanese sentence: ジェーンは猫よりも犬が好きです。 Jane prefers dogs to cats.
5. Limit: 03:09
I am adrift, no stars to guide me. I can follow the current, but I must then follow alone... I should keep faith that when I am closer to shore, I will find what I need. In the meantime, let me do whatever I can. It is but one of the sacrifices I must make, and it is merely the sacrifice of something I have so recently discovered. May I have the strength to live without it!
"Where I am going, you cannot come."
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Random Japanese sentence: あれはネコですか。 Is that a cat?
6. Sacha-sense tingling: 04:32
I was having one of my I-hate-being-an-international-student moments when Dominique turned up online, telling me his Sacha-sense was tingling. I was incoherent during the first half of our Skype conversation, but he just kept listening to me and joking with me until I felt better.
I don't think I'll wake up in time to go to IBM tomorrow, so I'll make it up on Monday instead. I guess I'll work on the reading paper, then...
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Random Japanese sentence: 我々は犬や猫や鳥などを飼うことができる。 We can have dogs, cats, birds, and so on.
7. Woooooohooooooo! Congrats, Ateneo!: 17:33
Goodness, I _miss_ Ateneo and the competitions...
The Ateneo Team "Linden BoyZ" bagged 6th place in the 2006 World Finals of the ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Java Challenge held April 11 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
The Ateneo contingent to the ACM ICPC consists of students Allan Espinosa, Mark Punzalan, Christopher Rigor, and faculty members Dr. Pablo Manalastas and Dr. John Paul Vergara as coaches, and Dr. Rafael Saldana as Regional Contest Director for Asia-Manila.
The first place in the ICPC Java Challenge went to KTH - Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden). The Ateneo team Linden BoyZ beat the other top universities participating in the Java Challenge portion of the 2006 ACM ICPC World Finals including Massachussets Institute of Technology (MIT), California Institute of Technology (CIT), and Princeton University.
E-Mail from Dominique Cimafranca
Random Japanese sentence: いなくなった猫はまだ見つかってない。 The missing cat has not been found yet.
I'd love to hear about any questions, comments, suggestions or links that you might have. Your comments will not be posted on this website immediately, but will be e-mailed to me first. You can use this form to get in touch with me, or e-mail me at [email protected] .


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Victor Wooten has performed in Vail many times, either with his own Victor Wooten Band or with Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, a band he helped found. His Colorado shows are a highlight for him, he said."I always love playing anywhere in Colorado. The air is so pure and the view is always brilliant," he said. Wooten, a bass player, composer, producer and the winner of five Grammy Awards, will take the Vilar Center stage with his band on Sunday evening for a show that's in support of album "Words and Tones," released in Sept. 2012. "Wooten's 'Words and Tones tour' really showcases his multi-faceted approach to music, performance and songwriting, and is the perfect blend of technical and vocal talents for a spectacular show," said Kris Sabel, executive director of the Vilar Performing Arts Center.Wooten took the time to answer a few questions for the Vail Daily.1. Vail Daily: Your 14-year-old daughter Kaila sings on some tracks on your new record "Words and Tones." Are you hoping she follows in your footsteps?Victor Wooten: Yes! I hope she follows in my footsteps of being a happy confident adult. Whether she chooses music as a career is totally up to her. 2. VD: I've read your live show is a sight to behold. What can you tell us about it?VW: I change my touring band and show quite often. This band features two drummers, an incredible female vocalist, and four of us who play three or more instruments each. We all switch instruments a lot during the show and even mid-song. It's a fun show that keeps you paying attention. 3. VD: Over the course of your career, you've collaborated with a lot of folks. Is there someone on your bucket list that you've yet to play with?VW: There are many, but I don't over-focus on it. I'm thankful for the opportunities I've been provided. Just a few nights ago, I performed a show with my wife and four kids. That was the biggest treat ever. 4. VD: You've played with Bla Fleck and the Flecktones, Stanley Clarke, Dave Matthews and more. Overall, what's the best and worst part about fronting your own band?VW: There are many, many more responsibilities when fronting a band. You're in charge of most or all of the decision making as well as keeping everyone happy. A few years ago, at the end of a tour, my band got stuck at the airport in Madrid, Spain. They were told they wouldn't get out until three or four days later. I couldn't stay with them because I had to continue on to Italy. Rather than risk having a disappointed band sleeping in the airport, I bought all of them tickets home. When things go right, you get the credit. But when things go wrong ... Well, you get the idea. 5. VD: You've been asked to speak at colleges around the country. What do your talks mainly focus on?VW: I usually talk about life, but I disguise it as if I'm talking about music. I want people to become more free when playing as well as become better when listening. I try to help them play more of the music and less of the instrument. 6. VD: Tell me about the camps you run at Wooten Woods? VW: Our camps are a bit different because we add in a large nature element. The best way to become natural at anything is by following nature's example. Our musical staff as well as our nature staff helps everyone with that. We've been running camps for 13 years and accept all instruments and vocalists. Our season runs from spring through fall and are for adults as well as kids. The easiest way to find out more information is to visit www.victorwooten.com and click on "camps." 7. VD: What am I not asking that you wish I would?VW: Do Geese See God? It's a palindrome. Read it backwards.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- PG&E officials told state regulators Friday that its natural gas pipelines are safe, despite its continuing failure to keep accurate records -- a problem that contributed to the fatal gas explosion in San Bruno three years ago.
The state Public Utilities Commission grilled PG&E officials about the utility's maintenance and performance records concerning three natural gas pipelines, including one in San Carlos. The newly revealed record-keeping flaws have sparked fresh questions about the safety of the gas system.
"In my opinion, these errors did not present a safety issue," M. Kirk Johnson, PG&E vice president of gas transmission maintenance and construction, told the hearing. "It is safe to operate these pipelines."
The hearing before a PUC administrative law judge was also attended by three PUC commissioners, as well as the agency's chief administrative law judge -- a rare event and a clear sign the PUC deems the matter serious. A PUC ruling on the flawed records is at least several weeks away.
"Are there other instances like this one out there? What does that say about the safety of the system?" PUC Commissioner Michael Florio said in an interview with this newspaper during a break in the hearings. "We have some comfort that we are not dealing with a ticking time bomb here. But we need to get to the bottom of whether there are other cases where something like this could present a problem."
Critics pilloried PG&E over why it waited from October 2012, when the record flaws first surfaced, until July 3 of this year to notify the PUC it had incorrect records regarding the maximum allowable pressure for the pipes.
"I don't understand why PG&E waited 10 months to tell the city of San Bruno that there were errors in the records," said Britt Strottman, an attorney for the city. "That should have raised a red flag. PG&E is not being forthcoming."
The disclosure comes at a delicate time for PG&E, which faces a possible $4 billion penalty by the PUC, including a fine of $300 million, as its punishment for causing the San Bruno explosion in September 2010 that killed eight people and devastated a neighborhood.
"These mistakes undermine PG&E's claim that they have righted the ship," said Thomas Long, legal director with The Utility Reform Network, a consumer group. "PG&E was worried this makes them look bad."
Human error was partly to blame for the new problems, Sumeet Singh, PG&E's senior director of asset knowledge management, testified.
"We did not turn a blind eye to the mistakes," Singh said. "The gas system records are reliable."
The utility has reviewed 3.8 million documents covering 3,750 miles of pipes and 500,000-plus pipeline components, Singh said.
"Our culture is find it and fix it. Find it before it finds you," Johnson said. "We have turned a corner. I believe the culture has changed significantly."
Contact George Avalos at 408-859-5167; follow him at Twitter.com/georgeavalos.


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Definition of unipolar in English:
1Having or relating to a single pole or kind of polarity: a unipolar magnetic charge
More example sentences
- To achieve unipolar charge sensing over the largest possible portion of the detector volume, then, requires the smallest possible strip pitch compared to the thickness of the detector.
- Waltz theorizes that the units in an anarchic system will be profoundly affected by the degree of polarity, and he distinguishes between unipolar, bipolar, and multipolar systems.
- That is not to say, however, that the new world order is unipolar, in which one unique pole is universally accepted as the unchallenged arbiter of world affairs.
1.1 Electronics (Of a transistor or other device) using charge carriers of a single polarity.
Example sentences
- A unipolar sensor basically acts as an NPN transistor whose base current is on when the device is in the presence of a south magnetic pole.
- As the majority of commercially available bronchoscopes are not electrically grounded, the bronchoscopist risks becoming the grounding electrode should the unipolar probe tip touch the scope while the current is on.
- The scrub person and circulating nurse attach the camera and light source to the thoracoscope and the unipolar and bipolar cords to the electrosurgical unit.
2(Of psychiatric illness) characterized by either depressive or manic episodes but not both.
Example sentences
- The antidepressant effect of lithium in unipolar depressive illness has been investigated in 14 controlled studies.
- An additional 5% have severe depressions only sometimes called unipolar disease.
- The book is also limited by restricting the accounts of personal experience of madness to extreme mental states, such as mania and psychosis, and not mental illnesses such as unipolar depression or anxiety disorders.
3(Of a nerve cell) having only one axon or process.
Example sentences
- The somas of the sensory fibers in the vagus nerves lie in the ganglion nodosum whose unipolar cells possess a branched process, one branch receiving signals from the gut and the other carrying them on to the brain.
- Those located in sensory ganglia are unipolar, whereas those in autonomic ganglia are multipolar.
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- Liberal internationalists are not interested in divesting America of its hard won preeminence; indeed, they believe that maintaining unipolarity is an essential element of any foreign policy 'grand strategy.'
- Then there is realism, which has the clearest understanding of the new unipolarity and its uses - unilateral and preemptive if necessary.
- One of the great skills of the statesman is the ability to present a potentially divisive reality (and unipolarity is exactly that) in ways that promote understanding and acceptance.
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My name is Jamison Huhner and my blog presents and discusses claims to fame for small towns all over the U.S. And other random nonsense. Claims to fame include celebrity residents past and present, historic events (battles, crimes), oddities, records of some sort and a million other things. I'm a graduate of Devils Lake Central and, eventually, a graduate from the University of North Dakota with degrees in Russian/Soviet studies and business. After college I moved south to Atlanta before finally ending up in Nashville where I now live with my wife and twin boys.
The Small Town: Salem. North Dakota Population 946
The Claim To Fame: Salem Sue - The World's Largest Holstein Cow
I'm pretty sure that Johnny Cash had a song about a cow named Sue. I could be wrong, but I rarely am. Those that have seen Sue know that she is well worth singing about. Of all of the oversized roadside attractions in North Dakota, she is the largest. Measuring in at a whopping 38 feet tall and 50 feet long, she is larger than any of the other large turtles or fish or buffalos that the state has to offer. She is visible for miles around and, when standing at her hooves, one gets a wonderful view of the surrounding North Dakota countryside.
Her promoters claim that she is the world's largest Holstein cow. Fake cow anyway. I've done a little research and believe they might be missing out on a golden opportunity to claim that she is simply the world's largest cow of any breed. I've Googled the heck out of it and, for the life of me, I can't find a larger cow of any sort on the planet earth. And we all know that if you can't find it Googling it, it doesn't exist.
Here's a nice video of Sue.
Sue is, as I said, a fake cow. I starting wondering how big the world's largest real cow is. I know this blog entry is about Sue and I don't mean to steal her thunder, but my mind gets wandering and, if I want to talk about real cows, I can. It's my blog. You're free to stop reading at any time.
The world's TALLEST real cow is Chili, a black and white Friesian bullock that weighs well over a ton and stands 6 feet 6 inches tall. Chili ---à http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BSzLd-ayUs
The world's LARGEST or heaviest cow was a Chianina bull from Italy named Donetto that weighed in at an amazing 3840 pounds.


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The second set starts off strong with a nice DWD>Free a part of the show that has worked real for a while now. This sounds really nice here and (hmmm.... let me turn this up). Alaska is another safe choice, a song that the band plays really well, but is not very risky. Get Back on the Train is full of nice melodic Trey soloing and beautiful sinuous interweaving by Mike. This is tasty indeed. I am liking how this set evolves. Maze is a ringer for me I love the song and it always seems to kindle high energies from the band and the audience. Coming so late in the show, it seems clear that their reserves are high. It's a band that loves to be playing together again. Lucky them! Lucky us!
By the end of the jam, Trey's guitar is tearing through the seams of the celestial void and we are getting some major hosings. This is a nicely executed Type I jam that bodes well, especially as I mentioned so late in the set. What's going to top that? The next song Joy is a wonderful, pretty mellow ballad that I really love lovely, serene lyrics delivered in a naked voice (quavering on the album) with a powerful refrain that is inclusive. Still, coming after that Maze though... hmmm.
Well, I didn't really want to stop raging quite yet. I'm getting those first painful pangs of The Impending END of the show and this is one I would like to see keep going. There is nothing special about the jam. It dies and we hear Tweezer's rumble that fades and comes back omnipotent and unforgiving. Tweezer is not the crazy jam vehicle it once was, but is still to be respected because after all, who knows? This Tweezer is rocking and full of high-speed stiletto chops (especially Trey). Short, no meandering, but incisive. I like this a lot and now there is a good chance for a Tweezer Reprise closer (or two I'm sure we must be still one short in the Tweezer Accounting, not counting interest). I like it how it fades into Fluffhead. That's pretty.
OK, so many nice Fluffheads, but in general these are always generally strong, demanding precision and supreme dynamic control and are thus a good litmus test of the band's state. This is a nice start to Fluff's Travels. The band is really neat here important for The Chase. This is excellent all the way, through and through. The band sounds great no question at all. I'm listening to the LP version now. Very yummy! Page, especially, sounds awesome here. I like the voices in Bundle of Joy - they are definitely having some fun! Great buildup! Boom!!! OK, this is awesome, really joyful and well-played. After some stage banter about Magic Wood, we get a great Loving Cup (this one's like an exclamation point for the night) and Tweezer Reprise. A Good Show I think.


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For the last several weeks, the media coverage of the presidential election has focused on so-called battleground states. President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney have been knocking themselves out trying to woo voters in Ohio, Colorado, Wisconsin and Virginia.
Those are states with wishy-washy electorates where "independents" and "soft supporters" of both candidates incredulously had not made up their minds whom to vote for just weeks before the Nov. 6 elections. Or at least that's what they told pollsters. Maybe they just like all the attention.
Just once, I wish I could vote in a state where I would feel like my vote was a deciding factor in who becomes the next inhabitant of the White House. Instead, I'll be casting my ballot once again into a sea of Democratic blue in a state Republicans haven't won since George H.W. Bush in 1988 and which Obama is expected to carry for the second time.
It's easy for Californians to feel left out of the game -- regardless of their party affiliation -- with all of the attention elsewhere in the final stretch of the presidential campaign.
Yet our votes do matter.
The fact is, California is the largest and most important state. We command the most electoral votes in the country -- 55. That in turn is one-fifth of the 270 total electoral votes needed by the president or Romney to win.
So who cares if Wisconsin gets its day in the sun?
I've heard some people say they're not going to vote. That their individual ballot doesn't matter when the outcome of the presidential race in California is pretty much a foregone conclusion. According to state officials, a record number of state residents -- 18,245,970 are registered. Yet one-fourth of Californians who could vote did not register by the Oct. 22 deadline.
In order for votes to be tallied, they have to be cast. What would happen, God forbid, if oh, say, 12 million other people took the same attitude and decided that they just wouldn't bother.
This election isn't just a presidential race. We have several key races and ballot propositions at the local and state level. These include Proposition 30 -- Gov. Jerry Brown's effort to temporarily raise taxes on earners over $250,000 a year and levy a quarter-cent sales tax hike. This in the hope of averting billions in cuts to K-12 schools as well as community colleges and state universities.
I can't even imagine not voting at such a critical time in our nation's history -- the most important election, certainly, of my adult life.
I am appalled by efforts by extremists within the Republican party to turn the clock back 40 years when it comes to women's rights. Across the country, conservatives -- most but not all of them men -- have sought to restrict women's access to birth control while at the same time placing more and more restrictions on abortion.
The intent seems to force women to bear children that they do not want, which of course has serious negative economic consequences for women.
We have GOP Senate candidates who want to pass laws that would force a woman who gets pregnant after a rape to give birth to the child. Even if it is a child victim of incest -- claiming that is what God intended.
Romney has made no effort to distance himself from extreme positions that are so far out of the mainstream.
He has endorsed so-called "personhood initiatives" that treat a fertilized egg as a human being under the law. He wants to eliminate Title X family planning funding, which would cut off access to contraceptives. He would cut off all federal funding to Planned Parenthood when it pays for breast cancer and cervical screenings -- not abortion.
If Romney were elected president, there is a strong likelihood that he would get to nominate the next Supreme Court justice. If that were to happen, you could pretty much say adios to Roe v. Wade.
If that's not enough to get people worked up enough to go to the polls all over this country, I don't know what will.
Tammerlin Drummond is a columnist for the Bay Area News Group.


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In May, Lake Regional Health System will host Show-Me Better Health, a series of free workshops to help Morgan county residents manage ongoing health issues, like diabetes, heart disease and chronic pain.
Classes, based on criteria developed by Stanford University, will be held 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 2 through June13, at the United Methodist Church in Versailles.
Participants meet the first week for orientation and a health screening, then 2.5 hours weekly for six weeks to develop needed skills and receive support. Sessions cover topics related to living with a chronic condition, including goal setting, exercise, nutrition, communicating with health professionals, managing emotions, medications and stress reduction.
Each week, participants will set goals and will meet to share ideas.
During the introductory session, participants will receive a free book and DVD. Participants each may bring one guest. Refreshments will be provided.
Space is limited, and registration is required. For information, including additional workshop dates, or to register, visit lakeregional.com/events or call 573-348-8222.
Additional workshops will be offered on an ongoing basis, rotating among locations in Camden, Miller and Morgan counties.
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Trey Anastasio Band,
Tuesday, 11/08/2005
Roseland Ballroom, New York, NY
Set 1: Air Said to Me, Night Speaks to a Woman, Sweet Dreams Melinda, Money, Love and Change, Shine, 46 Days > Push On 'Til the Day, Loving Cup[1], Pebbles and Marbles[1], Never[1], Invisible[1], Sleep Again, Simple Twist Up Dave, Low > Mr. Completely > Spin, Wherever You Find It, Come As Melody
Encore: Strange Design[2], Waves[2], Waste[2]
Encore 2: First Tube[3]
[1] Trey solo acoustic.
[2] Trey (on acoustic) and Page (on piano) only.
[3] Peter Apfelbaum on saxophone and Page, Les and John Medeski on keyboards.
Notes: The Wood Brothers opened. Trey performed "Loving Cup" through "Invisible" solo acoustic. "Never" was played at the request of a group of fans outside the show. All of the songs in the first encore were performed by Trey on acoustic and Page on piano. Before "Strange Design" Trey joked that he and Page were starting a band called "Halfway There." "First Tube" featured Peter Apfelbaum on saxophone and Page, Les and John Medeski on keyboards (along with Ray, dubbed "The Keyboard Quartet" by Trey).
Musicians: Trey Anastasio, Jennifer Hartswick, Skeeto Valdez, Ray Paczkowski, Christina Durfee, Les Hall, Tony Hall, Page McConnell (Guest), Peter Apfelbaum (Guest), John Medeski (Guest)