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Our Directors
The World T.E.A.M. Sports Board of Directors provides strategic vision and management for the organization's efforts. The Board meets regularly to ensure the organization remains on mission and is performing efficiently.
2016-2017 Board of Directors
James M. Benson
Founder and Chairman, World T.E.A.M. Sports
CEO, Benson Botsford, LLC
Boston, Massachusetts
James M. Benson currently serves as CEO of Benson Botsford, LLC, a financial services investment company. Mr. Benson is former president and chief executive officer of John Hancock Life Insurance Company, a division of Manulife Financial. Additionally, Mr. Benson served on the Manulife Executive and Management Committees. Prior to joining Hancock in 2002, Mr. Benson was president of MetLife's Individual Business enterprise, which manufactures and distributes insurance and investment products. He also was chairman, president and chief executive officer of Boston-based New England Financial, as well as chairman, president and chief executive officer of GenAmerica Financial Corporation, both MetLife affiliates. Before joining New England Financial and MetLife in 1997, Mr. Benson held the dual position of president and chief operating officer of Equitable Companies, Inc., and was chief executive officer of its flagship life insurance operation, Equitable Life Assurance Society.
As a foundation for these executive positions, Mr. Benson built upon a 25-year track record in development and leadership of insurance distribution organizations.
Mr. Benson graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.A. in Economics and earned an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California. He serves on several boards, including Sapient Corporation, United States Olympic Committee, Hospital for Special Surgery, and the University of Illinois Foundation. In addition, he is founder and chairman of World T.E.A.M. Sports, an organization dedicated to providing opportunities through sports activities for people with disabilities. Mr. Benson has participated in numerous events with the organization during the last two decades.
In 2006, Mr. Benson received the John Newton Russell Memorial Award, the life insurance industry's highest honor.
Lon Dolber
Vice Chairman, World T.E.A.M. Sports
CEO, CIO, American Portfolios Financial Services
Holbrook, New York
Lon Dolber is the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of American Portfolios, a firm which he founded in 2001. American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. is an independent broker-dealer with over 800 brokers and 375 branch offices with over 18 billion dollars under management. Lon has over 34 years experience as a financial service professional combining financial product and services knowledge with a strong technological and operational background.
In addition Lon serves as American Portfolios Chief Information Officer providing leadership and strategic thinking to the business challenge of using technology to provide service and support to the firm's financial service professionals.
Mr. Dolber began his career in the financial services industry in New York City in 1978. Excelling as a financial services representative, he established a base of over 700 clients with 40 million dollars in assets under management. By the early 1990's, Mr. Dolber was the Registered Principal of one of the largest offices of an independent broker dealer based in Bryan, Ohio. During this time period, Lon was responsible for branch development, recruiting and compliance for over 125 registered representatives.
Lon served on the FINRA District Committee # 10 (New York) from January 2004 through December 2006 and currently serves on the FINRA Technology Committee.
Mr. Dolber has participated in numerous events with World T.E.A.M. Sports, including the annual Face of America ride, the Return to Kilimanjaro Expedition, the Adventure TEAM Challenge in Colorado, the Coastal Team Challenge in the Pacific Northwest, segments of the cross-country Sea to Shining Sea ride, and is co-director of the annual Adventure Team Challenge, New York.
Fred Hoffman
Managing Director, Business Head
Napier Park Global Capital
New York, New York
Fred Hoffman works with New York's Napier Park Global Capital, joining the company in 2007. As a member of an 11 person Executive Committee, he helped oversee an employee spin-out of the company in March 2013 from Citi Alternative Investments.
With more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Mr. Hoffman is an entrepreneur, working at both start-up companies and global managers. He has a consistent record of exceptional achievement, and an in-depth knowledge of global capital markets. In addition to Napier Park, he has worked with Prudential Insurance, Alliance Capital Management and Northstar Financial Services.
A graduate of Rutgers University, Mr. Hoffman received a Master's in Financial Economics from New Jersey's Fairleigh University. He currently serves on the board of directors of New Jersey's Intersect Fund, and is a past member of the board of trustees for the Rainbow Foundation for Children.
A former Pop Warner football coach, Mr. Hoffman is active in cycling on road and off-road, and is an avid saltwater fisherman. He is a past participant of World T.E.A.M. Sports' Face of America bicycle ride honoring injured and disabled military veterans, riding from Gettysburg to Bethesda in 2006 and 2007.
Kevin McCarthy
Senior VP/Lead Product Specialist, Hilton Capital Management
Garden City, New York
Kevin McCarthy serves as Senior Vice President for Hilton Capital Management, LLC, joining the firm in June 2012. In his role, he is involved with the company's sales and marketing functions.
The Long Island, New York resident has extensive experience within the brokerage and investment management industry. He served as Vice President for GFI Group from 2008 to 2012, and has worked at Chapdelaine Institutional Equities, Fleet Securities Inc., Ashland Management Inc. and M&M Securities Inc.
Holding a BBA from Pace University's Lubin School of Business, Mr. McCarthy holds NASD Securities Licenses and has been involved in the management of equity portfolios and investments totaling in the billions of dollars.
Married with four children, Mr. McCarthy is active in golf, tennis and skiing. He also is a participant of World T.E.A.M. Sports' annual Face of America bicycle and hand cycle ride to Gettysburg, riding with Team American Portfolios.
Alex Rohman
Governance Committee Chair, World T.E.A.M. Sports
Partner, TimeCapital Investor Advisory Services
Port Jefferson Station, New York
Alex Rohman is a Partner of TimeCapital Investor Advisory Services; Mr. Rohman has been with the firm since 2002. Prior to joining TimeCapital, he spent eight years as an associate with Morgan Stanley. He has a BA in Math/Economics from Ithaca College, and an MBA in Information/Communication Systems and Finance/Business Economics from Fordham University.
After spending several years mountain biking, Mr. Rohman participated in World T.E.A.M. Sports' Face of America ride in 2010 and has participated every year since. In 2014, Mr. Rohman, and his good friend George Taborsky successfully reinvigorated World T.E.A.M. Sports' Coastal Team Challenge along the coast of Long Island, now an annual event.
Guillermo Rojas Jr.
Development Committee Chair, World T.E.A.M. Sports
Managing Partner, TORRE Consulting Services
Colorado Springs, Colorado
The Managing Partner for Colorado Springs-based TORRE Consulting Services, a marketing, sales and event activation company that works with a diverse client base including the U.S. Olympic Committee, Rojas is knowledgeable in sports marketing and in creating successful partnerships through brand development. His experience in successful event marketing, athlete integration and sales and business development has provided exceptional assistance to several sports organizations.
As a participant in the Adventure Team Challenge in 2014 and 2015, Rojas has teamed with disabled and able-bodied athletes in completing challenging stages in the annual sporting event in Colorado. In the 2015 Challenge, held in the rugged Gore Mountain Range northeast of Eagle, team activities included river rafting, orienteering, rock climbing and off-road bicycling. In the competition, Rojas was teamed with four athletes, including two with disabilities, one being a wheelchair user.
Rojas has been active throughout his career in outdoor sports. Following his graduation from New York University in 1995, he has worked with the Goodwill Games, the New York Road Runners, the US Olympic Committee and USA Swimming. Most recently, for four years beginning in 2011, Rojas served as Vice President for King of the Mountain Sports, working with clients including USA Wrestling, the World Cycling League, Amgen Tour of California, the Tour of Alberta and the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado.
Michael Row
Managing Director
Pershing LLC, a BNY Mellon company
New York, New York
Michael Row is a Managing Director for the Global Client Relationships group and a member of the Executive Committee for Pershing LLC, a BNY Mellon company. Mr. Row has leadership responsibility for the Relationship Management, Account Management and General Client Service teams for Pershing's domestic introducing broker-dealer businesses.
Mr. Row joined Pershing's Client Service department in 1987 and has worked with a broad range of financial organizations. During his career at Pershing, Mr. Row has assumed all roles within the core Pershing service model, including client service representative, account manager and relationship manager. Mr. Row has also managed the Relationship Management function for Pershing Advisor Solutions, which provides custody, technology and reporting solutions to registered investment advisors.
Mr. Row earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Rutgers University and has also completed the Securities Industry Institute® program, sponsored by SIFMA, at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Paul Tyler
Program Committee Chair, World T.E.A.M. Sports
Senior Vice President, Fidelity & Guaranty Life
Baltimore, Maryland
Paul Tyler, a financial service executive, joined World T.E.A.M. Sports as CEO and President in March 2012. He served in this position until his retirement in October, 2013. During his term, he participated in the Face of America ride, the Adventure Team Challenge Colorado and in selected stages of the 2012 Sea to Shining Sea cross-country ride.
Mr. Tyler currently serves as Senior Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development of Fidelity & Guaranty Life. Mr. Tyler is responsible for corporate strategy, brand development, marketing communication, social media and mobile applications. Prior to joining FGL, Mr. Tyler worked at MetLife, an insurance company, in a variety of roles for 14 years. He held strategic leadership roles in operations, technology, sales, compliance and was Chief of Staff to the President of MetLife's retail business. Prior to his service at MetLife, Mr. Tyler worked in management consulting as a project manager for Monitor Group, specializing in the financial services and telecommunications industries. He earned his A.B. from Princeton University and his J.D. from Cornell Law School.
An experienced triathlete and writer, Mr. Tyler started and directs 1837 Media, a digital media marketing and communications company. Through this company, he launched TriEssential, a website and iPhone application that provides training tips, news and information for active triathletes.
John C. Villar
Finance Committee Chair, World T.E.A.M. Sports
Vice President and Senior Business Banker, Capital One Bank
McLean, Virginia
John Villar is Vice President and Senior Business Banker at Capital One Bank. In this role, Mr. Villar works with small to mid-sized companies and non-profit organizations to help increase their profitability and grow their business. Prior to joining Capital One, Mr. Villar spent ten years working at an international bank, supporting global companies based in the Washington DC area. Mr. Villar also worked in technology sales for several Global 100 companies, including Xerox, Canon, and Siemens. Mr. Villar lives in Alexandria, Virginia with his wife, Jen, and enjoys spending time outdoors, especially on his bike. He holds a BS in Criminal Justice from Eastern Tennessee State University.
As an avid cyclist, Mr. Villar first became involved in World T.E.A.M. Sports in 2012, when he organized the first Capital One Team to participate in the Face of America ride. In 2013 Mr. Villar grew the Capital One Team from 10 to 47 participants, who collectively raised $50,000 to support World T.E.A.M. Sports' mission. Mr. Villar has served on the Boards of the Alexandria Sportsman Club and DC Greenworks, and has actively raised funds for the Leukemia-Lymphoma Society and the Livestrong Foundation.
Special Advisors
L. Paul Bremer III
U.S. Department of State Ambassador (Retired)
Ambassador L. Paul Bremer's diplomatic service spanned eight Presidents with service in Afghanistan, Malawi, and Norway. Ambassador Bremer served as Ambassador to the Netherlands and Ambassador at Large for Counter-Terrorism.
In the 1990s he was a businessman. In 1999, Ambassador Bremer was Chairman of the Bipartisan National Commission on Terrorism. He served on the President's Homeland Security Advisory Committee.
Ambassador Bremer served as Presidential Envoy to Iraq. His book, "My Year in Iraq," was a best-seller. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his service.
Ambassador Bremer received his B.A. from Yale University, a CEP from the Institut D'Etudes Politiques and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He speaks French, Norwegian and Dutch.
In 2010, Ambassador Bremer rode across the United States with the Sea to Shining Sea ride from World T.E.A.M. Sports. The Ambassador has also participated in the Face of America ride from Washington to Gettysburg and the Adventure TEAM Challenge in Colorado. The Ambassador served as the organization's CEO and President from November 2010 until March 2012.
Kevin S. Cochie
Director of Business Development, NAMMO
Arlington, Virginia
Kevin S. Cochie serves as Director of Business Development for NAMMO Inc, a global ammunition and rocket motor corporation from the Kingdom of Norway. In his role, he works to broaden NAMMO's market share in the United States by extending the company's reach with the Department of Defense, Congress, and Inter-Agencies. Prior to joining NAMMO, Mr. Cochie spent 20 years as a Special Operations helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army. He served the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) in multiple capacities from Company Command to various roles in acquisition, logistics, and technology. Mr. Cochie lives in the District of Colombia with his wife, Sara and has a daughter Madison who is a nursing student at Auburn University.
An avid golfer, when not spending time on the links, Mr. Cochie divides his spare time between Crossfit and Cycling. He first became involved in World T.E.A.M. Sports in 2013 after participating in his first Face of America ride. He holds a B.S. in Design Engineering and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida.
Richard Fries
Executive Director, MassBike
Lexington, Massachusetts
Mr. Fries is a lifelong cycling evangelist and event consultant with extensive experience in sponsorship, marketing and communications. A native of Pittsburgh, he attended the University of South Florida where he first competed as a cyclist. Mr. Fries raced at the professional level, including a comical stint in Spain. Afterwards he received his masters in journalism from Northeastern University and settled in Boston. In New England he worked as a journalist and co-founded The Ride Magazine. He is well known as a cycling commentator, having done television, radio and live event announcing. Mr. Fries has served as the UCI English commentator at both the road and cyclo-cross world championships. He is also well regarded for his work as a fund raiser. Mr. Fries served as the marketing director for the Best Buddies Challenge rides and as a development adviser for People for Bikes. As the event director of the Providence Cyclo-cross Festival, Fries was named Promoter of the Year by Behind the Barriers TV. The event was named the best American cyclo-cross event by both Outside Magazine and Cyclocross Magazine. In 2015 Mr. Fries was recruited to serve as the executive director of MassBike, a non-profit dedicated to improving cycling in Massachusetts. He lives along a bike path in Lexington, Massachusetts with his wife, Deborah and their three children.
Frank Lombardi
Assistant to the CEO, Independent Group Home Living
East Quoge, New York
Frank Lombardi was born on August 29, 1966 and moved to Miller Place, Long Island at the age of five. He graduated from Miller Place High School in 1984 and attended SUNY Cortland where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Military History. After successfully completing extensive R.O.T.C. training, Frank graduated as the Distinguished Military Graduate and was rewarded with a commission in the Regular Army as a Second Lieutenant.
Frank entered active duty just two weeks after graduation and was assigned to the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, NY. He participated in many deployments to include Desert Storm, Hurricane Andrew Relief, and Operation Restore Hope to name a few. Frank ended his military career as a Captain with the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii after seven years on active duty. Frank was a highly recognized Army Officer whose leadership abilities would serve him well when he entered the business community.
In 1995, Frank was hand-picked by Jack Welch, CEO of General Electric as part of a group of 20 military officers to provide their leadership expertise to GE in helping GE's now famous Six Sigma Program. Frank became the Operations Manager for GE for the Long Island and New York City region until 1998.
In 1998, Frank decided to change careers in an effort to better serve his community. He began work as an executive for a not-for-profit organization called Independent Group Home Living (IGHL) that provides services for children and adults who are developmentally disabled. With Frank's help, IGHL grew into an industry leader that now provides services to well over 5,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities and employs more than 2,300 people. Frank serves IGHL in many capacities and oversees many of their operations including facilities maintenance, information systems, fleet maintenance, purchasing and warehouse operations, fund-raising and marketing, public relations and government affairs. Frank is also IGHL's Corporate Compliance Officer and the Director of the TWA Flight 800 International Memorial.
Additionally, Frank, who received his MBA from Alliant International University, is also an Adjunct Professor at Dowling College specializing in Executive Leadership and Development, Board Development, Ethics, and Organizational Leadership. Frank currently resides in East Quogue with his wife Lisa and has three daughters and two grandchildren.
Robert Magnus
USMC General (Retired)
General Robert Magnus was born in Brooklyn, New York. He enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1964 and retired in 2008 after 39 years in the Marine Corps. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia (BA History) and Strayer College (MS Business Administration). His assignments included duties as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Aviation from 1995-1997; Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases Western Area 1997-1999; Deputy Commander, Marine Forces Pacific 1999-2000; Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, Policies and Operations 2000-2001; Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources 2001-2005; and as the 30th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps 2005-2008.
General Magnus currently is Chairman of the Board, Elbit Systems of America; and a Director on the Boards of Agusta Westland NA; EnerSys; and Fairway Group Holdings. He is Chairman of the Editorial Board for the Common Defense Quarterly journal. He is a consultant to Huntington Ingalls, Inc., and Northrop Grumman, as well as an advisor to Judlau Contracting. He advises the non-profit organizations World T.E.A.M. Sports, the International Center for the Migration of Birds, the Jewish War Veterans, and the U.S. Global Leadership Council. He is the past Chairman of the Board of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (2009-2011) and former Grand Paramount of the Military Order of the Carabao (2012-2013).
General Magnus is married to the former Meredith Oveta Edge of Macon, Georgia. They reside in Brunswick, Georgia.
Mary Mazzio
Founder, 50 Eggs Productions and former Olympic Athlete
Boston, Massachusetts
Mary Mazzio, an award-winning documentary film director, Olympian, and former law firm partner, is Founder and CEO of 50 Eggs, Inc., an independent film production company. Mary wrote, directed and produced the highly-acclaimed award-winning films, TEN9EIGHT, The Apple Pushers, A Hero for Daisy, Contrarian, Apple Pie, and Lemonade Stories. She just wrapped up Underwater Dreams, narrated by Michael Peña and funded by the Bezos Family Foundation and the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, which was released in partnership with AMC Theatres and NBCUniversal in the Summer of 2014.
Ms. Mazzio, an Olympic athlete (1992-Rowing), is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and Georgetown Law School. She is a recipient of several awards including an honorary degree from Mount Holyoke College; the Women's Sports Foundation Journalism Award, a Gracie Award, a Myra Sadker Gender Equity Curriculum Award, a Henry Luce Foundation Fellowship (to Korea), the Mary Lyon Award (from Mount Holyoke College), and a Rotary Foundation Graduate Fellowship (to France). Ms. Mazzio, formerly a partner with the law firm of Brown Rudnick in Boston, Massachusetts, has served on a number of Boards of Directors including Shackleton Schools (which serve high school students in danger of dropping out of high school), Sojourner House (a homeless shelter), The Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, The Head of the Charles Regatta, The National Rowing Foundation, and World T.E.A.M Sports. She has also served as a judge for the Sports Emmys. The Schlesinger Library at Harvard University has requested all of Ms. Mazzio's papers for its collection.
Ms. Mazzio has also been the keynote speaker at numerous events and ceremonies (both corporate and educational) across the nation, including: the State of Nebraska Convention on Economic Development; the NCAA Title IX Convention; The National Coalition of Girls' Schools Convention, the Women's Sports Foundation Convention, the National Association of Collegiate Women's Athletic Administrators' Convention, and USA Hockey's Patty Kazmaier Awards (celebrating the best collegiate hockey player in the country) as well as hundreds of events at universities and high schools across the country.
Ms. Mazzio and her work have been featured in numerous media and her story has been chronicled in two books. She resides in Massachusetts with her husband, Jay Manson, and two children.
Peter D. Noris
President and Chief Investment Officer, Safe Harbor
New York, New York
Peter Noris is a founder of Safe Harbor and is responsible for all investments, including the selection of investment subadvisors. Mr. Noris has over 32 years of experience in investment management, most recently as Chief Investment Officer of Ivy Asset Management, a US-based hedge fund-of-funds owned by Bank of New York Mellon. Previously, he served as a Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Bermuda-based insurance company Northstar Financial Services Ltd. For the previous nine years he was Chief Investment Officer of AXA Equitable Life Insurance, a leading life and annuity company in the US. Prior to AXA Equitable, he was an insurance asset/liability strategist at Salomon Brothers and Morgan Stanley, where he also structured equity derivatives.
Mr. Noris began his career with General Reinsurance, and holds a BS in finance and accounting from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, an MBA in finance from New York University's Stern School of Business, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
George R. Puskar
Chairman and CEO, Equitable Real Estate Investment Management, Inc. (Retired)
Chairman, Solutions Manufacturing, Inc.
Rockledge, Florida
George Puskar has been a leader in the U.S. institutional real estate industry for more than 40 years, heading the nation's largest investment management company, Equitable Real Estate. He has also served on the boards of four NYSE listed real estate investment trusts, many trade associations and two universities. He has also been a leader in the disabled sports movement as a board member of World T.E.A.M. Sports since 1995 and a member of the Paralympic Advisory Committee.
Mr. Puskar has been an active participant, designer and fundraiser for many World T.E.A.M. Sports events including AXA World Ride, The Vietnam Challenge, Face of America, the 1996 Paralympic Torch Parade from the White House to Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, and most recently, the two Sea To Shining Sea cross-country bicycling events.
Stephen Whisnant
Managing Director, Stephen Whisnant Strategies, LLC
Washington, DC
Stephen H. Whisnant is the founder and managing director of Stephen Whisnant Strategies, LLC. He previously served as director of philanthropy at the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and a managing director for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), where he assisted with a number of special projects, including work with the U.S. Paralympics and the U.S. Olympic Foundation Trustee group. Prior to joining the USOC, Mr. Whisnant served as the campaign director for the "Building for Peace Campaign" of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). The headquarters project, a $186,000,000 campaign, provided a permanent home for USIP that includes an expansive Global Peacebuilding Center on the northwest corner of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Whisnant has an extensive background in fund development and general management and senior leadership positions in nonprofit work. Prior to joining USIP he served as Vice President of Development and Investor Relations at Venture Philanthropy Partners. He also has consulted with a number of national and international organizations, advising them on their development plans, strategic planning, board development and general operations. He served full-time as Senior Director of Development and Non-Profit Initiatives, and then as a consultant to Paul Allen, Jody Patton and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation in Seattle, Washington. He developed long-term fundraising and operations strategies for the Experience Music Project, the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, the Allen Institute for Brain Science, the Documentary Film division of Vulcan Productions, and the Microcomputer Gallery in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Mr. Whisnant spent fourteen years in higher education as a senior development officer and adviser, including ten years at Harvard University and three years at Davidson College; his tenure included work in alumni relations, major gifts and two capital campaigns. He gained political fundraising experience during his tenure as the first-ever Executive Director of the Presidential and Democratic Party Victory Fund in support of the 1988 presidential race.
During his tenure at Harvard, he became actively involved in the community service movement, especially among athletes, and in 1993 he opened the doors of World T.E.A.M. Sports, an international sports nonprofit committed to offering rich and dynamic programs to all levels of athletes, especially persons with disabilities. He served as the organization's first Executive Director/CEO for eleven years. The organization received international recognition for its work in advancing educational and medical initiatives through sports events and programming. Mr. Whisnant oversaw the production of four documentary films and numerous award-winning educational curricula. He is a recipient of an Emmy Award, serving as an Executive Producer of "Vietnam, Long Time Coming."
In addition to serving the National Democratic Institute, he currently provides consulting services to Layalina Productions, Levitt Pavilions, the American Cancer Society, the Asia Society, the US Institute of Peace and Venture Philanthropy Partners.
He holds a B.A. from the University of North Carolina and a Master's in Education from Harvard University. In addition to serving as Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Women's Sports Foundation, he serves as a trustee, director or adviser, respectively, for World T.E.A.M. Sports, Outward Bound USA, PeacePlayers International, Athletes United for Social Justice, and Fencing in Schools. He has presented frequently at national conferences, contributes to regional and national publications, and he was awarded a Lyndhurst Prize by the Lyndhurst Foundation for his work and commitment to community service.
Mr. Whisnant, his wife, and son, reside in Washington, D.C. His wife, Liz, is Principal of the Horace Mann School and Max is a student at St. Albans School.
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OAKLAND -- The A's signed first baseman Daric Barton to a new one-year contract Friday shortly after claiming catcher Chris Gimenez, a Gilroy native, from the Tampa Bay Rays on waivers.
To make room on the 40-man roster for Gimenez, Oakland released left-handed pitcher Pedro Figueroa.
Barton had a roller-coaster of a year, the one-time regular A's first baseman spending most of the season in the minor leagues, hitting .297 with seven homers for Triple-A Sacramento but struggling in a mid-May promotion to the big leagues.
However, when the left-hander was called up for the second time in mid-August, he went on a tear, hitting .301 the rest of the season with two homers and an on-base percentage of .381.
The veteran played in 140 games in 2008 and in 157 in 2010 for Oakland but hasn't played more than 67 games in a season since. And his 2014 status is up in the air with Brandon Moss, who hit 30 homers in 2013, also a left-handed hitting first baseman. It's possible that one of them will get a substantial number of his at-bats as the designated hitter.
With 36 games played at first base this season, the 28-year-old Barton has now played 504 games at first base for the A's, which is third-most in club history.
Gimenez, a Northern California native, seems ecstatic to be heading to the A's.
Talking with the Tampa Bay Times' Mark Tomkin, Gimenez said it is ``a childhood dream, an absolutely awesome Christmas present'' to learn he'll get the chance to play baseball in Oakland where he's ``excited to wear the white cleats.''
The right-handed Gimenez, who can play first base and left field when needed, is a veteran of three big league organizations — Cleveland, Seattle and Tampa Bay. He spent most of 2013 in Triple-A with the Rays' Durham club, hitting .224 with three homers and 22 RBIs, but walked enough to have a .350 on-base percentage.
That got him a late-season callup to Tampa Bay, where he got in four games and hit .333. He is a .199 career big league hitter in 143 games. A good defensive catcher, Gimenez has thrown out 25.6 percent of attempted base stealers in the big leagues.
The A's are loaded with catchers even after letting Kurt Suzuki go to free agency this winter. So it's likely that Gimenez will be headed to Triple-A again if he can't supplant one of the three catchers the A's are bringing back from last year — John Jaso, Derek Norris and Stephen Vogt in spring training.
Figueroa spent most of the season at Sacramento, going 3-4 with a 4.10 ERA. He's had stints with the A's in the last two season, putting up a 4.38 ERA in 24 games.

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Sharks are much older than dinosaurs. Their ancestry dates back more than 400 million years, and they are one of evolution's greatest success stories. These animals are uniquely adapted to their ocean environment with six highly refined senses of smell, hearing, touch, taste, sight, and even electromagnetism. As the top predators in the ocean, great white sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) face only one real threat to their survival: us. The assaults are many. By-catch: the accidental killing of sharks by fishermen's longlines and trawlers. Illegal poaching: selling shark fins for soup. Illegal hunting: sportsfishing for shark jaws as trophies. Nets: placed along coastlines to keep sharks away from beaches. Pollution: toxins and heavy metals that build up in the shark's body. In some areas great white populations have plummeted by over 70%. If not stopped, it could lead to the extinction of this ancient species.
For more about all shark species go to our shark overview.
Life & Natural History
Human Connections
Great white sharks have many more reasons to fear people than people have to fear them. Thousands of sharks are killed every year especially for shark fin soup.


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After four years of intense negotiations, a global binding treaty on mercury has been adopted at the Plenipotentiary Conference which took place in the Japanese cities of Kumamoto and Minamata from 9 to 11 October 2013.
The treaty, known as Minamata Convention on Mercury, aims to regulate the anthropogenic emissions and releases of the metal and its compounds in order to protect human health and the environment. The convention is now open for signatures and will come into force on the 90th day following ratification by at least 50 countries.
The Convention is named after the Japanese city where mercury releases from a factory contaminated fish that eventually led to one of the most serious mercury poisoning in history.
As observed in the victims of the Minamata disease in 1956, and the metal and its various compounds have a range of serious health impacts including brain and neurological damages, memory loss, and damage to the digestive system and to the kidney especially among infants, children, and women of child-bearing age.
The discussion regarding the need to address mercury pollution at a global level given its significant adverse impacts on human health and the environment is not new. Since 2001, governments have been debating how to implement an international treaty through the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC/GMEF). Then, in February 2009, the GC of UNEP agreed on the development of a global, legally binding instrument on mercury through a series of five Intergovernmental Negotiating Committees (INCs) sessions. The meetings culminated in Geneva on 19 January 2013 where governments agreed on the text of the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
According to the new treaty, the production, export, and import of a range of mercury containing products will be banned by 2020, including certain batteries and switches, light bulbs, cosmetics, pesticides and medical equipment such as thermometers. The use of mercury to separate gold from the ore-bearing rock in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) sector is also targeted by the treaty.
"Globally, the beneficiaries of the treaty are anybody who eats fish and, locally, anybody who is occupationally exposed to mercury, particularly artisanal miners, and within that group particularly women and children living in artisanal mining communities," says Kevin Telmer, Executive Director of the Artisanal Gold Council (AGC) and partner of UNIDO and UNEP.
UNIDO has been actively involved in the technical advisory group of the Global Mercury Partnership (created by UNEP in 2008) to the Convention throughout its negotiations. The partnership is the main mechanism for the delivery of immediate actions on mercury and UNIDO plays an important role as the ASGM sector co-lead with the Natural Resources Defence Council (NRDC), an NGO based in Washington, D.C.
"Through the partnership, UNIDO has already managed to develop many inclusive projects which are paving the way to solving the mercury pollution problems in areas such as artisanal and small-scale gold mining, non-ferrous metal smelting and mercury-containing wastes," says Ludovic Bernaudat, a UNIDO expert on mercury.
Currently, ASGM is a major source of mercury release and environmental pollution. Bernaudat says that, according to UNIDO estimates, nearly 100 per cent of the metal used in the sector is released into the environment. Once emitted or released, mercury persists in the environment where it circulates between air, water, sediments, soil, and living organisms, extending environmental and heath risks well beyond the point of origin. Mercury's propensity for long range transport through water, its chemical transformation and tendency to bio accumulate make it a threat not only to the health of miners and of ecosystems at the local level, but also to the environmental health of the global community.
Although UNIDO's Mercury Programme has traditionally focused on the ASGM sector, more recently the organization has demonstrated its comparative advantage outside of this sector by expanding into other mercury pollution areas such as the chlor-alkali, vinyl chloride polymer (VCM) production, and waste management sectors. During a intergovernmental preparatory meeting preceding the Conference, from 7 to 8 October, UNIDO hosted a side event to present several industrial issues and solutions related to the problems and the needs of the aforementioned sectors. In addition, invited experts and representatives of the private sector illustrated several examples of practical technical solutions.
The adoption of the Minamata treaty will be both an opportunity and a challenge for developing countries to fulfill the commitments of the Convention. While most industrialized countries have reduced their use of mercury in recent decades, developing economies have, in contrast, seen a steep rise in its usage.
"Based on its experience and competitive advantage, UNIDO will have an important and increasing role to help countries introduce cleaner technologies and policy reforms in order to minimize the uses and emissions of mercury," says Bernaudat. "Specifically, the promotion of Best Available Technologies (BATs) and Best Environmental Practices (BEPs) can be achieved through capacity building, technology transfer, and awareness raising."
According to Kevin Telmer, all the international organizations need to have some early successes to build momentum to ensure the treaty is effective and results are seen as quickly as possible. "UNEP needs to organize all stakeholders and effectively communicate between them, ensuring that experiences are shared, and coordinate efforts. UNIDO needs to increase the implementation of projects and adopt innovative approaches, something we are already seeing," says Telmer.
Since 2008, the UNIDO mercury team has managed to raise over USD 6 million of project funds and leverage more than USD 12 million in co-financing in 11 countries. The GEF has been the major source of support but bilateral support has also been provided by the governments of Finland and France. "Together with our financing partners, we stand ready to continue and expand our assistant to the signatories of the Convention in order to ensure a rapid ratification," says Bernaudat.
For more information on the Mercury Programme please click here or contact:
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Google Earth gives you a wealth of imagery and geographic information. Explore destinations like Maui and Paris, or browse content from Wikipedia, National Geographic, and more.
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- Fly to your house. Just type in an address, press Search, and you'll zoom right in.
- Search for schools, parks, restaurants, and hotels. Get driving directions.
- Tilt and rotate the view to see 3D terrain and buildings.
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Google Earth - Mac Snow Leopard
I have installed and working v22.214.171.1244, yet appfresh insists that v22.214.171.1242 is the latest? Eh?
sacoreor...what are you talking about? What was 1d? You know 1d is a single point, right?
The plugin and the app are wonderful if you're writing fiction and want to be accurate. I can find the locations I'm using and explore them almost as thoroughly as if I were there in person. Thanks, Google. :)
3d hey... wasnt even 2d it was 1d
126.96.36.1997 (and not 188.8.131.529) is the latest version for Mac OS X 10.6.x (Snow Leopard). AppFresh reports 5.2. This info is probably ( read from Contents/Info.plist, where CFBundleShortVersionString = 5.2 but CFBundleGetInfoString = 188.8.131.527.
Is that a bug of AppFresh?
From macosxhints.com:
"I just read in a German online magazine that Google Earth contains a "hidden" yet complete flight simulator! Currently, two jets are available (F16 and SR22), and also the list of airports is not that long. Just open Google Earth (you'll need the newest version, 4.2), and then type Command-Option-A."
Fantastic view of the world as never before given. Knowledge is truly free.
Quite slow on my machine, Powerbook G4; I often have to shut all other apps before running Google Earth. Best on very fast connections, but definitely worth the wait.
If you have a GPS, paying for the upgrade is worth it, as you can enjoy live location tracking. Especially if your GPS lacks a map!!
Heh. "4.1.7076.4458". And people were complaining about "Mac OS X 10.4.10"...
Oh yes... And performance seems to have picked up a little on my G3 iMac after this update.
Adam Betts has a "9.3% Interface Lift" for Google Earth that really breathes new life into the app:
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Definition of formal in English:
1Done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important situation or occasion: a formal dinner party
More example sentences
- He nudged her playfully and she launched into a cutesy story about how his hair is always sticking up and she can't get him to dress appropriately for formal occasions.
- You would think that after all these years of preparation, I'd be able to at least dress myself appropriately for formal occasions, right?
- We had decided, a couple of weeks ago, to make the night a formal dress occasion - as it's normally more fun if you've made a bit of an effort.
ceremonial, ceremonious, ritualistic, ritual, conventional, traditional;
stately, courtly, solemn, dignified;
elaborate, ornate, dressy;
1.1(Of a person or their manner) prim or stiff.
Example sentences
- And if I ever see him in passing, I'll treat him in a strictly formal manner.
- Whoever said that Germans were a formal people?
- When I go to a meeting, I have to decide ahead of time what to bring, and I'm never sure about the weather or how formal people will be.
aloof, reserved, remote, detached, unapproachable;
stiff, prim, stuffy, staid, ceremonious, correct, proper, decorous, conventional, precise, exact, punctilious, unbending, inflexible, strait-laced
informal buttoned-down, standoffish
1.2Of or denoting a style of writing or public speaking characterized by more elaborate grammatical structures and more conservative and technical vocabulary.
Example sentences
- The writing is pathetic, but there is simply nothing wrong with its grammar or the formal aspects of its style.
- Her writing style was more formal than that of her peers.
- Such writings were highly formal exercises in style and rhetoric, often delighting in dialectically arguing for and against a particular topic.
1.3(Especially of a house or garden) arranged in a regular, classical, and symmetrical manner.
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- To tempt the tourists in, Ford Park's house, its formal gardens and grounds would be restored to their former glory while an access-route to the monument on Hoad Hill from the park would be reopened.
- But my personal favourite was Ballyvolane, a six bedroomed Italianate house with a lovely formal walled garden with dovecote behind, and its own fishing lakes in front.
- The garden to the rear of the house is more formal.
2Officially sanctioned or recognized: a formal complaint
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- But her acting and, of course, dancing talents have actually not got her the deserving formal recognition in the name of awards.
- We want credentials and acknowledgement in some officially recognized, formal way for the work we have invented.
- He said that the audits were not documented because no formal complaint was brought against her.
official, legal, authorized, approved, validated, certified, endorsed, documented, sanctioned, licensed, recognized, authoritative
2.1Having a conventionally recognized form, structure, or set of rules: he had little formal education
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- Increasingly, however, companies are demanding some kind of formal education in interior design, whether it's an evening class programme or a three year degree.
- Western schooling crowds out other forms of formal education like initiation rituals that were designed to bring an entire age group to the same level rather than to weed out students.
- Have you ever had any formal education in design or new media?
symmetrical, regular, orderly, arranged, methodical, systematic
conventional, mainstream;
school, institutional
3Of or concerned with outward form or appearance, especially as distinct from content or matter: I don't know enough about art to appreciate the purely formal qualities
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- There are no distinct actors to give it formal content.
- These sketches stick in the mind not just because of their content but because of their formal qualities.
- It was copied by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Sandrart, all of whom responded to the painting as an image of the noble virtuoso as well as to its formal distinction.
3.1Having the form or appearance without the spirit: his sacrifice will be more formal than real
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- Courtesy is the formal manifestation of the spirit of respect.
- Genuine democracy presupposes that broad layers of the population can satisfy their elementary interests not only in a formal sense but in real life.
- He claims that society must ensure both formal and real freedom.
3.2Relating to linguistic or logical form as opposed to function or meaning.
Example sentences
- In the logical formal mode, proof is provided in linearly connected sentences composed of words that are carefully selected to convey unambiguous meaning.
- In fact, the viewer should be able to inspect a visual representation and a traditional logical formal proof with the same rigor.
- A mathematical proof is a formal and logical line of reasoning that begins with a set of axioms and moves through logical steps to a conclusion.
nounNorth American
1An evening gown.
Example sentences
- She would do her hair up for fun sometimes, and trot around her apartment in evening formals for no reason at all.
- It was Louis dressed in his formals and looking amazingly handsome.
- Inside the elevator we were joined by two older ladies dressed in long formals.
1.1An occasion on which evening dress is worn.
Example sentences
- The Bosco Drama Group will also be holding a Summer School daily for two weeks during August and are also in the process of organising their annual formal which is planned for early October.
- It seems the only things going on there anymore are Thursday night residence parties and high school formals.
- Any parent who has a child in the latter years of high school is only too familiar with formals.
Late Middle English: from Latin formalis, from forma 'shape, mold' (see form).
Words that rhyme with formalabnormal, conformal, normal, paranormal, subnormal
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Free throws and limiting offensive rebounds were they keys to Summit boys' basketball (3-11 overall, 3-7 Western Slope) tallying a second win against Glenwood Springs (3-9 overall, 2-5 Slope) on the road Thursday.
The team was down the first quarter through halftime by a handful of points, but in the third quarter, rallied to take the lead. At the start of the fourth quarter, the score was 44-41 with the Tigers in the lead. That's when Summit took control and outscored them, 22-10 in the fourth quarter to win the game, 66-51.
"We played a lot like we did (against Delta)," head coach Phil Tronsrue said. "We controlled the second half. We did a good job from the free throw line again. In the second half, we were 18 of 24 (75 percent) from the free throw line. We were just under 50 percent in the first half, at 7 of 15. ... We limited them in the second half to five offensive rebounds, and they had had 12 in the first half. Those were two key points we talked about at halftime. Not giving them second-chance opportunities."
Senior Garrett Tousey led the scoring with 15 points and seven rebounds, with sophomore Merrick Crispell finishing with 12 points and five rebounds. Sophomore Thomas DeBonville and Noah Glasco rounded out a solid offensive effort with 11 and 10 points, respectively.
Today, the team faces off with Palisade, a squad that beat the Tigers before Christmas in a 55-38 rout following a mostly tight game. Partway through the contest, Summit lost point guard Coy Coker to his second technical foul. This time around, the Tigers plan to have all players in for a full game, with the same game plan they've had in recent wins against Glenwood and Delta: Play a solid game, limit offensive rebounds and make free throws, particularly when they really count.
"I think it's a game we can win if we are just a little bit smarter, especially if we play the way we played (Thursday) and against Delta," Tronsrue said.
Summit's girls' basketball team lost in their matchup with Glenwood Springs, 46-28.
The Tigers (1-13 overall, 0-10 Western Slope) came out strong against the Demons (8-3 overall, 4-3 Slope), holding the opponent to 17 points in the first half, compared to their 12 points. But at halftime, the Demons turned on the fire, scoring 29 points to the Tigers' 16.
Today, the Lady Tigers face Palisade (5-7 overall, 4-3 Slope), to whom they lost by 16 points on the road before Christmas.


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Trent Deckard began serving as Democratic Co-Director of the Indiana Election Division on January 1, 2011. In his position, Deckard maintains a firm commitment to protecting the integrity of voting for all Hoosier across the state.
Prior to his service at the Election Division, Deckard served as District Director and Field Representative for U.S. Congressman Baron Hill in Indiana's Ninth Congressional District. There, he was responsible to the 20 counties and constituents living in Southeastern Indiana. A Bloomington native, Deckard graduated from Ball State University, where he double majored in Criminal Justice with Criminology and Political Science. Before his service with Rep. Hill, Deckard served in various positions for Speaker B. Patrick Bauer and the Indiana House Democratic Caucus.
Deckard is a graduate of Leadership Bloomington-Monroe County, a past Rotarian and Kiwanian, and serves on the advisory board for Yo-Mon (Youth Leadership Monroe County). He is also a member of the Son's of the American Legion, Ellettsville Masonic Lodge #245, and both the Brown County and Murat Shrine. During his free time, Deckard enjoys time with his three lovely nieces, audio books, and his comic book and vinyl collections.


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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the Eagle-to-Gypsum ECO Trail. The 2.7-mile bike/pedestrian path located north of U.S. Highway 6 ran from Violet Lane in Eagle to the Cooley Mesa Road intersection.A heavy wet snow played havoc with leaf-laden trees around town. One of the hardest hit areas was Eagle Town Park, where two statuesque Siberian elm trees were deemed so unstable they had to be cut down.Construction was completed on the spray play area at Freedom Park in Edwards, but the county noted the water feature wouldn't be turned on until spring.Jessica Horst, a 2006 graduate of Eagle Valley High School, was set to compete in the Miss Colorado and Miss Colorado Teen USA competition in Loveland.
Eagle County Judge Terri Diem stepped down after eight years on the bench. During her tenure, Judge Diem's docket numbered upwards of 56,000 cases, including high-profile trials such as the Nathan Hall skiing manslaughter case.Eagle Lions Club members were preparing for the annual spaghetti dinner. A special recipient of the fund-raiser was Heidi Norton, a longtime local who had undergone brain surgery in her battle against cancer.The 2003 Vail Undressed calendar featured several Eagle residents, including Greg Baldwin, Julie Hunter, Celine Krueger, Wendy Griffin, Paul Witt and Kate Carey.
A Gypsum man was indicted by a federal grand jury in Denver for possession of 100 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute. The federal charges resulted from geography — the man's business, where he was allegedly selling the drugs, was located within 1,000 feet of Eagle Valley High School.The town of Gypsum was eying a $1.5 million budget for 1993.After 15 years of service, John Coffey retired as the Flight Service Manager for the Federal Aviation Administration at the Eagle County Airport. "This isn't the sleepy little airport it once was. It never will be again," said Coffey.The EVHS Devils closed out their season with a 33-18 win over Steamboat. The team dedicated the game to Mark Shultz, a local boy who had lost his battle against cancer the previous week. Many of the players had written "Mark" on the tape around their wrists before heading out on the field.
Controversy surrounding a recall election targeting Eagle Town Board members Pat Carlow, Bonita Eaton and Margo Lorig had the town in an uproar. Voters were set to decide the issue on Nov. 2.The town of Eagle and Adam's Rib Recreation Area parent company HBE Corp. agreed to negotiate a water service deal that involved the prepayment of water tap fees so the town could address critically needed water system work.A community dinner and auction to benefit Eagle Community United Methodist Church raised $168,000. The money was earmarked for the congregation's building fund. EVHS volleyball players Marcie Smith, Kindra Hudspeth, Sandy Mott, Kim Eaton and Rhonda Beagley received Colorado Gore All-League honors.
As the November election approached, the hottest issue in Colorado was Amendment No. 8, which asked voters whether the state should host the 1976 Winter Olympics.Republican Dan Koprinikar was running unopposed in the District 1 Eagle County Commissioner race but District 2 featured a race between Republican Arthur Anderson and Democrat Al Orlosky.First Lutheran Church in Gypsum honored the Lutheran Ladies, a group of local women who cared for the historic church building for nearly 30 years while the congregation was without a pastor. The Ladies included Lydia Hirz, Gussie Baker, Edith Davenport, Mayme Price, Anna Bobson, Ruth Fraizier, Clara Bernstein and Elma Anderson.EVHS chalked up two football wins over the weekend. The Devils beat Walden Friday night, 28-0, and Plateau Valley, 7-0, Saturday night.
County officials reported that 4,140 residents received Type 1 Sabin Oral polio vaccine in September and 3,492 took the Type II vaccine in October.The town of Eagle announced there would be no water service the upcoming Thursday while a new line was hooked to the main line.Eagle County Republicans invited the local Democrats and independents to join them for a free dance to mark the conclusion of the election season. The event was planned at the American Legion Hall.Specials at Stanley's Cash Store included three pounds of Red Delicious Apples for 25 cents and three 12-ounce jars of peanut butter for $1.
"A notice that the Glenwood Clinic Hospital will close Nov. 1 is a blow to Eagle, Garfield and Pitkin counties," reported The Enterprise. The hospital association said that the operation was economically unfeasible, but that local doctors would continue practicing in their respective offices.Harve Hunt, agent at the Wolcott D&RG railway station for 29 years, transferred to the Eagle depot.The Eagle County Republicans hosted a free movie showing of "Clash by Night" at the Minturn Theater.The Eagle Chapter of Rainbow Girls were collecting deer hides for their annual fund-raiser.
R.E. Belding announced his plans to close Ralph's Store located at Second Street and Broadway in downtown Eagle. "It is with no small degree of regret, we can assure you that we take this step," read the front-page announcement.Truck owners in Eagle County were informed they would need a Certification of War Necessity after Nov. 15 to operate their vehicles. All commercial motor vehicles nationwide were required to comply with the order. "This order directly affects the amount of gas the farmer will be allowed to have, the obtaining of tires and the purchase of a new truck, where necessary," reported the Enterprise.A.B. Koonce was re-elected president of the Eagle County Chapter of the American Red Cross. "It appears that the pupils of our schools who were out digging potatoes for our local ranchers are deserving of congratulations. Many of their employers remarked that the students' work has been better than they expected and in several instances the crop has been saved by them," reported the Enterprise.


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Trey Anastasio Band,
Saturday, 12/03/2005
Warfield Theatre, San Francisco, CA
Set 1: Air Said to Me, Plasma, Last Tube, Cayman Review, Wherever You Find It, Pebbles and Marbles[1], Fast Enough for You[1], The Inlaw Josie Wales[1], Sample in a Jar[1] > Bathtub Gin[1], Roadrunner[2], Simple Twist Up Dave, Gotta Jibboo, Tuesday, Ether Sunday, Mr. Completely > Low
Encore: Come Together[3], I Want to Take You Higher
[1] Trey solo acoustic.
[2] TAB debut, with Jerry Harrison.
[3] TAB debut.
Notes: The Hackensaw Boys opened. Trey performed "Pebbles and Marbles" through "Bathtub Gin" solo acoustic. Jerry Harrison sat in on the TAB debut of "Roadrunner" (The Modern Lovers); Trey introduced Jerry as being in "two of the most important bands that came out of this country (Talking Heads and Modern Lovers). "Come Together" (The Beatles) was a TAB debut.
Musicians: Trey Anastasio, Russell Remington, Jennifer Hartswick, Raymond Weber, Ray Paczkowski, Christina Durfee, Les Hall, Tony Hall, Jerry Harrison (Guest)


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Taylor Regional Hospital recently recognized Clinical Services Team Member of the Year nominees and Glen Richardson received the award.
Richardson, certified athletic trainer for TRH Rehab Services, began working at TRH on May 1, 2011, as the head trainer.
This was said about Richardson, "With his many years of experience, he assisted in growing the program with doctors, coaches, therapists, students and parents. He currently provides services at Taylor County High School and participates in all home events and practices.
Taylor Regional Hospital recently recognized Support Services Team Member of the Year nominees and a team member of the year was awarded. Dawn Webster, who works in the business office, received the award.
The following was written about Webster on a nomination form.
"Dawn is a very valued person in our office. She is constantly our go to person when we have a question or problem with the computer system. I know we bother her a lot but she never acts like we do and is always there to help. Dawn is a pleasure to work with."
Chris and Tara DeWitt Bland, originally from Campbellsville but now living in Elizabethtown, were honored with a baby shower recently.
They are expecting a son June 17.
Keely Humphress and Bradley Harris of Campbellsville announce their engagement.
Humphress is the daughter of Kristy Humphress. She is a 2012 Taylor County High School graduate and is employed at The Grandview nursing and rehabilitation center in Campbellsville.
Harris is the son of David and Sharon Harris. He is a 2010 Campbellsville High School graduate and a 2014 graduate of Campbellsville University. He is employed at Kroger in Campbellsville.
Laura Campbell of Greensburg and Levi Smith of Campbellsville announce their engagement.
Campbell is the daughter of Leroy and Sharon Campbell of Greensburg.
She is studying mechanical engineering at the University of Kentucky and is a lab assistant in the engineering department.
Smith is the son of Destin and Marilyn Smith of Campbellsville.
He studied industrial maintenance at Elizabethtown Community College and is employed in the maintenance department at TBMK in Lebanon.
Clay Bowling and Belle Thomas were the first- and second-place finishers in Saturday's annual I'm a Dam Runner 5K run/walk, sponsored by Friends of Green River Lake in partnership with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They also took home the first-place awards in their age categories.
Taylor Regional Hospital recently hosted two Blessing of the Hands ceremonies for its employees.
There won't be a community service this year.
The Taylor County Cooperative Extension Office celebrated 100 years of Kentucky's Cooperative Extension Service with an open house on May 8.
Attendees viewed a slideshow honoring past and present extension members and employees and learned about services the extension office offers through exhibits of local work.
Taylor Regional Hospital named this year's winners of the Nurse of the Year and Nurse Extender of the Year recently. The recipients are chosen by their peers.
Nominees for Nurse of the Year were registered nurses LaRee Bell-Shively, Alex Corbin and Brandi Rector. Corbin received the award.
Corbin has been a team member at TRH since 2005. He and his wife, Faith, have two children, Caleb Seth and Lydia Grace.
Some comments made about Corbin were:
Jimmey Kessler has been named the Taylor Regional Hospital ambassador for spring 2014. Richie Crews, Tina Judd and Christy Rucker were also nominated.
Kessler was nominated by a team member. The following was written about Jimmey on his nomination form:
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Nutrient Data
1a.Objectives (from AD-416)
With the increased emphasis on reducing sodium in U.S. diets, NDL and the Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HHS will pursue a collaboration to review and update the estimates for sodium and selected other nutrients in foods and to monitor possible changes in sodium levels, particularly in processed and prepared foods, over time. The NDL will update the National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference with new values for sodium in the Key Foods for sodium which together contribute up to 80% of the sodium in the U.S. diet.
1b.Approach (from AD-416)
NDL will.1)identify Key Foods (e.g., sentinel foods), including restaurant and processed forms, which collectively contribute up to 80% of the sodium in the U.S. diet;.2)develop estimates for sodium in the Key Foods, including selected processed and restaurant foods, through analysis, acquisition of industry data, or label estimates; .3)develop a detailed plan for monitoring changes in sodium levels in specific food types in response to possible industry reformulations during 2010-2015; .4)update, maintain, and disseminate databases for the selected nutrients in high priority foods consumed by the U.S. population; and .5)determine the reliability of labeled values for sodium in selected foods which have standard Nutrition Facts panels. (This will not apply to many restaurant foods.)
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Here are some clues to help you judge your exercise intensity.
Moderate activity feels somewhat hard. Here are clues that your exercise intensity is at a moderate level:
Vigorous activity feels challenging. Here are clues that your exercise intensity is at a vigorous level:
Beware of pushing yourself too hard too often. If you're short of breath, in pain or can't work out as long as you'd planned, your exercise intensity is probably higher than your fitness level allows. Back off a bit and build intensity gradually.
Another way to gauge your exercise intensity is to see how hard your heart is beating during physical activity. To use this method, you first have to figure out your maximum heart rate — the upper limit of what your cardiovascular system can handle during physical activity.
The basic way to calculate your maximum heart rate is to subtract your age from 220. For example, if you're 45 years old, subtract 45 from 220 to get a maximum heart rate of 175. This is the maximum number of times your heart should beat per minute while you're exercising.
Once you know your maximum heart rate, you can calculate your desired target heart rate zone — the level at which your heart is being exercised and conditioned but not overworked.
Here's how heart rate matches up with exercise intensity levels:
If you're not fit or you're just beginning an exercise program, aim for the lower end of your target zone (50 percent). Then, gradually build up the intensity. If you're healthy and want a vigorous intensity, opt for the higher end of the zone.
To determine your desired target heart rate zone, use an online calculator. Or, here's a simple way to do the math yourself. If you're aiming for a target heart rate of 70 to 85 percent, which is in the vigorous range, you would calculate it like this:
For example, say your age is 45 and you want to figure out your target heart rate zone for vigorous intensity exercise. Subtract 45 from 220 to get 175 — this is your maximum heart rate. To get the lower end of your target zone, multiply 175 by 0.7 to get 123. To get the higher end, multiply 175 by 0.85 to get 149. So your target heart rate zone for vigorous exercise intensity is 123 to 149 beats per minute.
So how do you know if you're in your target heart rate zone? Use these steps to check your heart rate during exercise:
Here's an example: You stop exercising and take your pulse for 15 seconds, getting 33 beats. Multiply 33 by 4, to get 132. If you're 45 years old, this puts you in the middle of your target heart rate zone for vigorous exercise, since that zone is 123 to 149 beats per minute. If you're under or over your target heart rate zone, adjust your exercise intensity.
It's important to note that maximum heart rate is just a guide. You may have a higher or lower maximum heart rate, sometimes by as much as 15 to 20 beats per minute. If you want a more definitive range, consider discussing your target heart rate zone with an exercise physiologist or a personal trainer.
Generally only elite athletes are concerned about this level of precision. They may also use slightly different calculations that take into account gender differences in target heart rate zones. These differences are so small that most casual athletes don't need separate calculations for men and women.
Also note that several types of medications can lower your maximum heart rate and, therefore, lower your target heart rate zone. Ask your doctor if you need to use a lower target heart rate zone because of any medications you take or medical conditions you have.
Interestingly, research has shown that interval training, which includes short bouts (60 to 90 seconds) of higher intensity exercise interspersed throughout your workout, is well tolerated, even by those with certain cardiac conditions. This type of training is also very effective at increasing your cardiovascular fitness.
You'll get the most from your workouts if you're exercising at the proper exercise intensity for your health and fitness goals. If you're not feeling any exertion or your heart rate is too low, pick up the pace. If you're worried that you're pushing yourself too hard or your heart rate is too high, back off a bit.
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SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi softball team came up short on the second day of the CenturyLink Classic at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Islanders dropped a 7-1 decision to Texas State before falling to Purdue in the night cap, 7-0.
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Sophomore Lindsey Lyles cranked her second home run of the CenturyLink Classic, but a four-run sixth inning by Texas State lifted the home team to a 7-1 victory Saturday afternoon.
The Islanders (5-13) tallied five hits with Mickayla Cochran, Hayley Galloway, Michelle Sorenson, Dani Tefft and Lyles all chipping in one apiece. The Bobcats (3-14) sealed their first victory of the classic on with seven hits.
Texas State got on board in the bottom of the third with a pair of runs on one hit and tacked on another run in the bottom of the fourth on two hits to take a 3-0 lead.
With one out in the top of the fifth, Lyles stepped to the plate and drilled her second career homer with a solo shot over the left field wall to put the Islanders on the board.
Tefft started the top of the sixth off with a single through the left side but was caught stealing for the first out of the inning. Cochran followed with a chopper to the catcher and advanced to second on a Galloway single down the left base line. However, the Islanders were caught in a double play after Meagan McKinney lined out to second base.
Texas State added four runs on two hits in the bottom of the sixth. Bethany Slick replaced Islanders' hurler Constance Brandenburg in the circle in the bottom of the sixth with runners on first and second with no outs. After a walk loaded the bases, the Bobcats' Timishia Niorth scored on a hard rip to Cassie Carroll at third base. With bases loaded, the Islanders tallied two outs with a 3-2 play and a pop fly to Carroll. Texas State added three more runs on two outs. Jordan Masek scored on Haley Lemons single to right field before Kelli Baker and Coralee Ramirez scored on a Courtney Harris double to center field.
Brandenburg (3-6) took the loss for the Islanders in the circle. The junior allowed five hits and five runs while striking out two and walking three in five innings of work. Slick allowed two hits and two runs while walking one in one inning.
Ashley Wright (2-5) sealed the win for the Bobcats in seven innings. She allowed five hits, one run and one walk.
In the night cap, the Islanders faced Purdue for the second time in the CenturyLink Classic. The Boilermakers put up three runs in the first inning and four in the fourth frame to seal a 7-0 victory over the Islanders. Purdue outhit the Islanders 8-2 with Sorenson going 1-for-2 while Galloway went 1-for-3 to lead the Islanders.
The Boilermakers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first on one hit. With one out, Lindsey Rains started the frame with a walk before stealing second. The Islanders had back-to-back mishaps resulting in an unearned run for the Boilermakers. After a fly out to Tefft in left field, for the second out of the inning, Purdue's Andie Varsho scored on a Cochran error in center field. Purdue loaded the bases after back-to-back walks and Tori Chiodo followed with a RBI single through the left side for the Boilermakers third run of the frame.
The Islanders had runners in scoring position in the top of the second. J.J. Jackson led the inning with a walk before Lyles reached on an error. Carroll followed with a sacrifice bunt to advance Jackson to third and Lyles to second. However, Jackson was called out at home after trying to score on a wild pitch and Lyles advanced to third. Natalie Zarzabal grounded out to third to end the inning.
Purdue put up four runs in the bottom of the fourth on five hits to take a 7-0 lead. The Boilermakers started the inning off with back-to-back triples to plate one run. Rains followed with a RBI bunt to plate another Boilermaker run. Purdue added a pair of runs on a Erika Petruzzi double to right center. The Islanders pulled out of the jam leaving three Bobcats on after Ashley Elicerio relieved Slick in the circle to face two batters.
Sorenson singled up the middle in the top of the fifth with two outs and Galloway singled to center field in the top of the sixth with one out to cap the Islanders' bats.
Slick (1-2) took the loss for the Islanders in the circle. She allowed eight hits and seven runs in 3.2 innings. Elicerio came in for relief and walked three while facing nine batters in 2.1 innings.
Lilly Fecho (5-4) picked up the win for the Boilermakers in five innings. She struck out five batters and allowed two hits and one walk.


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Definition of nectar in English:
1A sugary fluid secreted by plants, especially within flowers to encourage pollination by insects and other animals. It is collected by bees to make into honey.
Example sentences
- The number of flowers per inflorescence and the volume of nectar secreted per flower were not correlated.
- Flowers offering both nectar and pollen were, as expected, pollinated by diverse small insects, including small bees.
- The mistletoe usually ceases to produce nectar within the flower once it is opened, thereby encouraging birds to concentrate on opening new flowers rather than revisiting old ones.
2(In Greek and Roman mythology) the drink of the gods.
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- So they have a special drink called nectar, and they eat food which is ambrosia, which is immortal.
- Ambrosia, nectar, soma, these swill through our myths and histories
- The thirst that from the soul doth rise, doth ask a drink divine, but might I of Jove's nectar cup, I will not change for thine.
2.1A delicious drink: the cold beer at the pub was nectar
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- The Hot & Sour Chicken Soup served in a coconut at 32 yuan is appealing and a spoon is necessary to get every drop of the delicious nectar.
- In my euphoric state it tasted of nectar, crisp, cool, subtle, delicious.
- The industry fills a staggering 50 million-plus bottles of the amber nectar every year.
2.2North American A thick fruit juice: peach nectar
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- With technological advancements, mangoes are processed into juice, nectar, squash, pulp, jam, and what not.
- I'm used to Emily saying things like that, so I don't take any notice, just nod and pick up a bottle of peach nectar off the shelf, slosh it around, wrinkle my nose.
- She put it down and grabbed the peach nectar, putting it back into the fridge and returning the vodka to the cabinet, removing the evidence.
- Example sentences
- O my merciful Lord Chaitanya, may the nectarean Ganges waters of Your transcendental activities flow on the surface of my desert-like tongue.
- The wise men, the great sages and pure devotees, are to drink the nectarean milk of Bhagavad-gita.
- I shall take the nectarean water that has washed the lotus feet of such a devotee and carry it on my head.
- Example sentences
- There's definitely a great round-up of delicious, ambrosial and nectareous recipes for all of us to try!
- The 1998 vintage is particularly well balance and has a long nectareous after taste.
- He had never tasted such delicious, scrumptious, crispy, luscious, delectable, exquisite, ambrosial, nectareous, yummy lettuce in aaaaaaall of his life.
- Example sentences
- A nectarous glass of iced coffee on the terrace of the Taverna Dionysus, and I took the road to Chora Sfakion.
- At the pinnacle of Australian sweet wines, however, are the nectarous Liqueur Muscats and Tokays.
- Fresh milk from the cow carries the slightest hint of her sweet scent; it is nectarous on the tongue, and fills the mouth with a soft buttery finish.
Mid 16th century (sense 2): via Latin from Greek nektar.
In Greek and Roman mythology nectar was the drink of the gods. Today you might sometimes hear a delicious drink being described as nectar, and in America it is the usual term for a thick fruit drink. The word took on its usual modern meaning 'a sugary fluid secreted in flowers' in the early 17th century. Nectarine (early 17th century), now the name of a smooth-skinned kind of peach, was originally an adjective meaning 'like nectar'.
Words that rhyme with nectarbisector, collector, connector, convector, corrector, defector, deflector, detector, director, ejector, elector, erector, hector, injector, inspector, objector, perfecter, projector, prospector, protector, rector, reflector, rejector, respecter, sector, selector, Spector, spectre (US specter), vector
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News 12 First at Five / Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012
AIKEN, S.C. -- There's no doubt it's been a tough year for people in Aiken.
"It's not new news that in 2011, we had two officers killed, and we had a spike in our violent crimes and murders," said Sgt. Jake Mahoney.
That's why Chief Charles Barranco is seeking change. And in Odell-Weeks Thursday afternoon, change arrived.
Men and women from the High Point Police Department in North Carolina came to share how they do things. The department has the textbook example of community policing -- officers wear the guns and the badges, but the community plays an important role, too.
"We had a full house, strong support from the community, local leaders, local organizations. This is chapter one. I think we're off to a great start," Mahoney said.
In 2003, the city near Greensboro, N.C., was jokingly called "Little Chicago" because crime was so high. But Chief Marty Sumner and the whole community found a way to change things.
"The High Point Intervention really is a philosophy. It's not a special project that lasts for a week or two or a year or two," said Maj. Larry Casterline with the High Point Police Department.
In the High Point Intervention, chronic offenders are brought in front of a panel of community members, ex-cons and even family members. They're told they have to stop and that the community does care about them.
The ultimatum is that if they don't stop, they're going to jail.
"Since about 1990, our population's gone from 70-75,000 to 107,000 people, and our violent crime index has reduced 57 percent," Casterline said.
Sumner told Aiken residents that they focus on problem areas only -- and the facts don't lie. He says it's only a small number of people committing the majority of crimes, and ultimately, the amount of arrests will go down.
They've shared their strategy all around the country, and now, it's Aiken's turn.
"We feel good about it working here. We really do," Casterline said.
The Aiken Department of Public Safety has really increased community policing efforts within this past year. There are bike patrols and neighborhood watches in places like Crosland Park.
Some say community policing is soft on crime, but High Point officers say that's not the case. They say it's actually tougher on crime and that they actually prevent crimes from happening in the first place.


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STOCKTON - The California Highway Patrol apprehended a man who led officers on a nine-mile pursuit along highways and San Joaquin County roads Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
Officers conducted a traffic stop about 1:50 p.m. near Waterloo Road and South Broadway Avenue. Officers asked the driver, 47-year-old Richard Scelzi, to step out of the car after smelling a strong odor of marijuana, but Scelzi refused, authorities said.
Instead, Scelzi drove away, initiating a pursuit that lasted nearly 20 minutes, the CHP said. Officers pursued Scelzi's Ford Bronco to East Harding Way and Beyer Lane, where he drove into an orchard and was taken into custody without further incident, authorities said.
Officers found a large amount of marijuana in Scelzi's vehicle, the CHP said. He was arrested on suspicion of evading police, possession of marijuana over 28.5 grams, marijuana sales and driving without a license. He also was arrested on an outstanding warrant, authorities said.
STOCKTON - Authorities are searching for three men who robbed a Stockton business at gunpoint late Friday night, police said.
Three men entered the business in the 200 block of East March Lane about 11:20 p.m. Friday and approached a cashier, officers said. One of the men pointed a handgun at the clerk and demanded money, police said.
The men emptied the cash register and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money, officers said. They were described as black men standing about 5 feet 8 inches tall with medium builds, masks and black hooded sweatshirts.
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Let gently falling snowflakes and Kai-lan's holiday smile decorate the floor beneath your tree!
Watch Ni Hao, Kai-lan only on Nick Jr.
From the red felt, cut a circle about 32 inches in diameter. From the ice blue felt, cut a circle about 26 inches in diameter.
Center the blue circle on top of the red circle. Glue in place. Let dry.
Find the center of your tree skirt. Place a mug or tumbler upside down at the center, and trace it to create a hole for the tree trunk. With fabric scissors, cut from one edge of the skirt in to the marked hole, and then cut out the hole. Reapply glue if any of the edges now lift up.
Print and cut out Kai-lan Tree Skirt Template. Trace the shapes onto the corresponding colored felt (as indicated on the printables). Draw Kai-lan's nose and cut the snowflakes from the white-glitter felt.
Arrange the pieces on the skirt. Glue them in place. Let dry.
Glue on the blue "gems."
Turn over the tree skirt. Carefully glue the rickrack to the bottom side of the skirt, allowing the tips of the rickrack to extend beyond the edge. Let dry. Turn over.
Show your kids how to tell time with this paper plate peek-a-boo clock!
Make a simple decoration that's SUPER cute
Use words--and make a face--to explore feelings together this no-sew pillow
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Say "ni hao" with the el-egg-ant springtime craft from Kai-lan
We'll shed some light on how to put recyclable jars to good use!
Nothing says "Gong Hay Fat Choy" more than these hand-made money envelopes!
Wear your heart on your CD sleeve this Valentine's Day!
Let sweet holiday wishes bloom with these simple, customized cookie boxes.
It's easy to stay warm when Mr. Sun is overhead
Pick, print, tape -- PRESTO! Enchanting lanterns to put on display!
Face those winter winds with a cheery smile from Kai-lan!
Turn your preschooler into Kai-lan's koala pal, Tolee!
Your kids will roar with delight once you transform them into this friendly tiger!
For the cutest costume at a party, come as Tolee!
A creative paper craft that becomes child's play
Take the game outside or inside and toss to your heart's desire
Your kid's kicks are kickin' with these decorative shoelace covers
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A handy case with a friendly face!
It's perfect for your kids' Pop!
Make a super special card for Mom!
Kai-lan and friends are preparing for spring. Watch their garden grow!
Go, tiger! Step it up with a craft from Kai-lan's best friend
All aboard the Kai-lan Express! Next stop, fun and creativity for you and your child.
Let Tolee's favorite friend give you a hand at bathtime.
Jump in the tub with Hoho!
Make sweethearts super happy with this crafty card
Make your little sweetheart "super happy" with a treats-filled heart box!
Turn a "roarrr!" into a "purrr" with this cuddly pillow
Explore a new way to snack with Dora!
Every explorer will love these festive cupcake decorations!
Libby's lighting the way to a healthy snack!
Send guests home with favors that are sew silly!
Get the cupcakes in on the fun with these whimsical cupcake wrappers and toppers!
These goody bags are sew simple and sew sweet!
Your little Lalas will be sew excited to help create this party item!
Add some Lalas to your lollipops!
Celebrate summertime by crafting this 3D door sign
Kids are going to have sew much fun embroidering eggs!
Add some Easter cheer to your home with these egg wreaths!
Kids are going to have sew much fun with this cute embroidery craft!
Tick, tock, Dora and Boots are inside this clock!
Invite your child's favorite Nick Jr. friends to the kids table with this printable craft
Turn your paper plate into the perfect table topper!
Kids will FALL in love with this seasonal decoration
Greet visitors with a colorful display featuring your child's Nick Jr. friends
Kids can help get ready for the feast by adding color to this printable centerpiece!
This birthday banner makes it simple to deck the walls with the PAW Patrol!
Print, fold, and fill with finger-licking treats!
Create personalized "doggy bags" for PAWesome party guests!
It's a party with your favorite pups!
Top off your PAW Patrol themed party with these print & cut decorations
This goody bag is dressed up for Dad's special day!
Here's a printable purse that's fashionable & makes saving pennies fun!
Fill up Peter's wagon with enough coins to buy radishes!
Dress up cones with cute Nick Jr. characters!
Here's a printable purse that's fashionable & makes saving fun!
Lalaloops-ify your little doll with these printable picture frames!
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Netanyahu Takes Israel's Case to American Public
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to the U.S. airwaves Sunday in a bid to gain the upper hand with the American public as he tried to make the case that Israel's response to attacks from Hamas were reasonable and proportionate.
In multiple television appearances on the Sunday news shows, Mr. Netanyahu compared Israel's experience to the U.S.'s feeling that 80% of the country was under attack.
"We will stop our operations when we can bring back quiet to our people," he said in an interview with CNN. "I support taking whatever action is necessary to stop this insane situation…. Nobody wants to go to excessive military lengths, but what is happening here is excessive."
He pointed to the "terrorist tunnels" Hamas has built to try to reach into Israel and go after Israelis and accused Hamas of deliberately goading the Israelis into attacking civilian areas. "They use telegenically dead Palestinians for their cause–the more dead, the better."
He called for the demilitarization of Gaza, describing it as "an Iranian financed and equipped fortress of terror."
He said Israel's handing of the alleged perpetrators of the killing of a Palestinian teenager shows how Israel is handling extremist in its own ranks responsibly.
"We're putting them on trial," he said. "They'll serve a good chunk of their lives in jail."
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Last Saturday I kicked off my return to an active lifestyle by heading over to the San Diego Zoo for the Walk on the Wild Side 5k walk. I had yet to visit the world-renowned zoo so it was a great opportunity to experience a new place and kick off my active lifestyle, all in one day.
I was excited to start my new training and rehabilitation plan, but didnt realize how excited until the weekend of the Walk on the Wild Side. The night before the walk felt similar to a night before a game --maybe not to the same level, but I was definitely feeling the anticipation and energy. Saturday morning I woke up before my alarm and jumped out of bed, just like I did on game days in college. This is worth noting because I am the farthest thing from a morning person. I stretched and did some physical therapy exercises for my back for about 30 minutes. I never thought I would have to prepare my body for 30 minutes to walk three miles, but thats life. I left the house mentally and physically prepared to take on the days events.
The walk started on Zoo Drive, and took us on a unique trip before the zoo opened to the public. At the start, I laughed to myself thinking about how mentally focused and psyched up I was standing at the starting line. For the past five years Id been preparing myself that way and apparently I approached the walk in the same manner. No harm done, but definitely amusing considering the difference between a Division I college lacrosse game and a 5k walk around the zoo.
We walked past several different animal exhibits on our route, but my favorite was the panda bear exhibit. The San Diego Zoo has four pandas on-site, the largest population of pandas in the United States. Its hard to believe that these beautiful pandas are the most endangered bear species in the world. I was glad to hear that the Zoological Society continues to do its best to help the pandas and many other animals on the verge of extinction.
It was a great day and Im thrilled I had the chance to experience the San Diego Zoo by exercising and raising money for the Zoological Society. I am not sure what my next event will be at this point, but I am sure Ill treat it like a game day just like this one.
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