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LinkedIn Slumps After Barclays Downgrade
With a sea of green filling our screens, LinkedIn is one stock in the red that caught our attention.
Shares kicked off the new year on a sour note after Barclays downgraded the professional social networking company. Dow Jones' Drew Fitzgerald has the details:
Bullish on LinkedIn for more than a year, Barclays finds no reason to boost its $125 price target further and hence downgrades the professional-networking service to equal weight. Wall Street's 2013 revenue estimate is now 8% above Barclays' view and the investment bank thinks LNKD's initial forecast "could come in slightly below consensus," especially "given management's history of conservatism." The investment bank also stresses that its downgrade isn't the result of a darkened view on LNKD. "We continue to be positive on the fundamentals and growth outlook."
LinkedIn shares fell 1.9 to $112.65. The decline came after the stock jumped 82% last year. LinkedIn went public in May 2011 at $45 a share.
Meanwhile, the S&P 500 jumped 2.5% to 1462, its biggest rally in more than a year.
LinkedIn has been one of the few social-media stocks that has found success in the public markets over the last few years Facebook Groupon, and Zynga, all struggled last year.
Yet all three of those stocks jumped on the first trading day of the year.
For more MarketBeat and other streaming markets coverage from The Wall Street Journal, point your mobile browser to wsj.com/marketspulse.


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Since becoming the country's first permanent settlement in the Northwest Territory in April 1787, the citizens of Marietta and Washington County had been starving for a solid, long-lasting newspaper to deliver the news of the community in a timely fashion.
Important dates in the history of The Times
Sept. 24, 1864 — Walter C. Hood brings his printing equipment from Ironton to begin publishing the weekly Marietta Times. The Marietta Times has operated continuously in Marietta, longer than any other business.
Aug. 3, 1871 — Hood sells the company to S.M. McMillen, who expands the newspaper to eight columns.
Aug. 1, 1890 — McMillen is owner-publisher until Aug. 1, 1890, when he sells the newspaper to B.J. McKinney and his two sons, Frank and Will.
Sept. 10, 1908 — The McKinney sons buy out their father.
1908 to 1927 — The McKinney sons purchased two other local daily newspapers, The Journal and the Register. Several weekly newspapers still operating during these years ceased publication.
1962 — Frank McKinney sells his interest in the paper to his brother's children.
1969 — The Times moves from next to the Washington County Courthouse Annex in downtown Marietta to a new building with offset printing equipment at 700 Channel Lane.
Oct. 6, 1969 — The first paper rolls off the presses at the new Channel Lane location.
May 9, 1974 — Gannett Co. Inc. acquires The Marietta Times from the McKinney family.
August 1979 — W.E. McKinney retires as publisher of The Marietta Times.
1993 — The Marietta Times is named Most-Improved Runner-up in Gannett's Best of Gannett contest.
1997 — The Marietta Times wins a record number (nine) Well Done awards.
June 2001 — Gannett donates The Times to the Gannett foundation, a week later the paper is sold to Ogden Newspapers.
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SOMERSWORTH — Somersworth High School class of 1952 recently celebrated their 60th class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Sheraton Hotel in Portsmouth, and on Sunday, Sept. 16, met for a breakfast brunch at the Cocheco Country Club in Dover.
After so many years, the classmates were overjoyed to see each other and hopefully they will have another reunion in the next five years.
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Anderson County Sheriff's Department detectives are investigating an afternoon robbery involving a homeowner who surprised a gun-wielding burglar.
Sheriff's Department reports said the 37-year-old victim escaped from her home on New Henderson Road in Claxton without injury after the robber tied her up and left her alone.
Deputy Robert Sexton reported the victim called the Sheriff's Department from a neighbor's house after she got loose and fled her house. She told deputies she was upstairs about 2 p.m. Tuesday when she heard a noise downstairs and thought it was her husband coming home. She called out her husband's name, kept hearing noises and then went to the stairway.
While calling her husband's name from the stairway, a white man wearing a hoodie confronted her with a handgun, reports said.
The robber reportedly forced the victim into a downstairs bedroom, tied her up and told her he wanted her jewelry and money. While the robber was reportedly searching the house, the victim got loose and ran from the home.
Reports said the deputies found the house had "been thoroughly ransacked in almost every room."
Detectives have no suspect in the case.
Beverly Majors can be contacted at (865) 220-5514.
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Mario Kart 7 on the 3DS is the newest game in the series. Alongside the basic Mario Kart gameplay, there are also many other features such as the online mode. The graphics as well as the game visuals are visually stunning, the race courses, items, other players, obstacles and all other aspects of the gameplay have been fully upgraded in this latest kart racer.
- Retro Studios
- Nintendo
Release Date(s):
- December 4, 2011
ESRB Rating:
- Everyone
- Single-player
Local Play:
- Co-op 2-8 Players
- Vs
Download Play:
- Co-op 2-8 Players
- Vs
- Co-op 2-8 Players
- Vs
- Yes
- Yes
3D Mode:
- Yes
Technical Information
Average Playing Time:
- 32 Hours
Number of Tracks:
- 32
Number of Character(s):
- 17
Mario Kart 7 is the newest game in the series. Alongside the basic Mario Kart gameplay, there are also many other features added to the game and to the online mode. The graphics as well as the game visuals have all been upgraded for this game. The race courses, items on the race track, karts, other players, obstacles and even the gameplay animations have all been improved. As the player begins the game, they are prompted to choose a character from the Mushroom Kingdom. This can be either Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Yoshi or others.
There are also many other characters from various kingdoms that may be unlocked. There are a total of 17 playable characters that can be unlocked in this game. After choosing a character, players will then race eight different cups for that specific kingdom. After winning first place in all of the available eight cups, the player will unlock more race courses for a total of 32 unlockable courses. While some of the courses may be similar or even reused levels, they are redone and even have parts of the level that are different. One example is that players may now go underwater in the Koopa Beach level.
There are three different game modes: 50cc, 100cc and 150cc of which they all vary in intensity. Also some game modes offer the chance to unlock certain hidden items within the game. There are a lot of stages in this version of Mario Kart that are also similar to other tracks from the other games. The Grand Prix mode lets players race through eight cups of which four of the stages are completely unique to Mario Kart 3DS. There are new stages like the Music Park that lets players drive across keyboards and there is also the DK Jungle that has a Donkey Kong Country feel.
There are some new gameplay items, race features and abilities that are added to this version of Mario Kart. One of the new features are gliders and parts of the race track that are underwater. There are also coins added into the gameplay experience. For every 10 coins that the player collects, they are awarded with a maximum speed boost and may also use the coins to unlock parts for their karts.
The basic race course items include the red shell, green shell, bullet, lightning cloud, blue shells, bombs and many more. Other new items that have been added to the game include new race course items like the Fire Flower that unleashes fire balls at enemies. Another new race course item is the Tanooki Tail which will smack any items or opposing players that are near the player that uses it. A new useful race course item added is the Lucky 7. This power up lets players hold up to seven items in their collection at any given time.
One of the most innovative uses of the 3DS with this version of Mario Kart is the ability for the player to cycle their race view to a first person view via using the gyroscope technology in the 3DS. If the player presses up on the directional pad, they'll shift the racer view into a first person point of view where the player can tilt the 3DS to control the action.
One of the game's strongest points is the multiplayer and it returns in this version of Mario Kart with some added extras as well. The Balloon Battle returns to this version of Mario Kart but they rules are different than before. Also, the player may connect online to race against Mario Kart 3DS players throughout various race courses and kingdoms. There are also many other competitions that one may challenge themselves to online.
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Seattle's Very Big — and Very Complex — Wage Jump
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Seattle Mayor Ed Murray signed one of the country's most generous — and complicated — minimum wage rules into law Tuesday, and it's already drawing the ire of some businesses and at least one threat of legal action.
The easy version of the law is that the pay floor in the nation's 21st largest city will jump 60% over time to $15 an hour. The fuller version is the measure will be phased in over as many as seven years with smaller independent businesses and those offering health benefits having more time to comply, as the heaviest onus falls fastest on larger firms with fewer benefits.
Mr. Murray convened a task force of labor, business and non-profit leaders to devise the wage law, and the result was a highly nuanced measure.
The new law is "a good to start on our own effort to lead the nation in rebuilding the middle class," Mr. Murray said in an interview. "It's my hope that we've shown a way that doesn't have to be a labor-business war."
But the new law could have the effect of pitting Seattle businesses against one another. Seattle's minimum wage will be more than twice the federal rate of $7.25 an hour and well above Washington's current $9.32 an hour level, already the highest state mandate in the country.
How soon the rule goes into effect depends on the size of the business. Companies with more than 500 employees—in Seattle or nationwide—must lift wages in three steps to $15 an hour by 2017, no matter how large the local franchise or whether it's independently owned. Large employers that offer health-insurance benefits would have an additional year to comply. Small, independently owned businesses will have it the easiest, with a grace period until as late as 2021 to reach $15 an hour, with different sets of rules for tipped and nontipped workers.
The International Franchise Association, which represents restaurants, hotels and other businesses, said it plans to file a lawsuit against Seattle in federal court because the law treats franchisees as big businesses by effectively counting the number of workers employed by the corporate brand, not the individual franchisee.
Paul Clement, the lawyer representing the association, said that the suit isn't really about the minimum wage increase but about "Seattle's special decision to discriminate against small business owners who happen to be affiliated with a franchise, and treat them differently from other small businesses."
The mayor's office said late Tuesday that city officials knew about the possibility of a lawsuit from franchisees while the measure was being written, and took steps to ensure that his legislation would comply with state law.
City council member Kshama Sawant, a socialist who won her seat by championing a $15 wage last year, said such a legal fight would not be surprising.
"Corporations will fight this anyway they can," she said. "The franchise model relies on paying poverty-level wages…we can no longer reward that model."
Mr. Murray, a Democrat, said the law was crafted to reflect the "complicated" labor market in Seattle. He said small businesses drive the city's innovation culture and that independent restaurants are the life blood of Seattle's eclectic neighborhoods.
"We needed to distinguish between businesses that were smaller and larger and recognized their different needs in the marketplace," he said.
The law will eventually require all businesses to pay the same wage, but not until 2025.
Steve Neighbors, chief executive of Terra Staffing Group, a staffing firm with seven Northwest offices including one in Seattle, said he is frustrated with his treatment under the law.
He employs 60 staffers in his corporate office, but will likely have to comply with the $15 wage in 2017 because he places more than 1,000 workers at other companies.
The phase-in requirements are "just monkeying around the edges," Mr. Neighbors said. "Politicians always want to appear friendly to the small employer, but ultimately this will hurt all businesses."
Mr. Neighbors said his clients will likely seek fewer low-skilled workers, resulting in less jobs in Seattle. Terra places workers earning $10 to $12 an hour at manufacturing and recycling firms.
Businesses only have themselves to blame for Seattle's complicated law, said David Freiboth, head of the King County Labor Council and a member of the mayor's taskforce.
"I would have been happy with a flat five-year phase-in," he said. "It was the businesses that insisted on different methods of easing the rate of increase."


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Holiday gifts for grandparents and elderly parents
Hugs and homemade cards are great, but grandma, grandpa and good old mom and dad deserve a little something extra this holiday season.
To see more holiday gift guides, visit newsday.com/giftguides.
OLD WESTBURY GARDENS(Credit: Newsday / Rebecca Cooney)
Members roam the grounds of the Gold Coast estate as often as they'd like and get first dibs on registration for programs, annual plant sales and reciprocal admission to Planting Fields, Bailey Arboretum and the New York Botanical Garden, among many others. Members also can purchase a car pass to Old Westbury Gardens' ever-popular summer Picnic Pops outdoor concerts that includes a separate entrance. Memberships cost $50 for individuals or $75 for two adults and children. (516-333-0048 ext. 308, oldwestburygardens.org)
St. Jude Gold Elephant(Credit: Ann Taylor)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital gets 50 percent of the proceeds from Ann Taylor's limited-edition Elephant Jewelry collection, which includes a ring, bangle and two pendants, including this St. Jude Gold Elephant; $49.50 at Ann Taylor stores and anntaylor.com (now through Jan. 30). More information: http://bit.ly/1MzAPME
Christmas Deer Knot Wrap(Credit: Lush)
This eco-friendly Christmas Deer Knot Wrap is made of recycled plastic bottles and can be reused on multiple gift-giving occasions; $8.95 at Lush stores and lushusa.com. More information: http://bit.ly/1LxcCmj
Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace(Credit: Carolee / Daniel Minicucci)
Ten dollars from every Carolee sterling silver water-drop pendant helps Water.org provide clean water; $150 at lordandtaylor.com, macys.com and carolee.com. More information: http://bit.ly/1MOzhMI
SoundBase 350(Credit: zvoxaudio.com)
Turn up the clarity and quality of the sound from a TV with this system that improves dialogue on TV shows, movies and sports broadcasts. ZVOX's AccuVoice technology enables many people with hearing issues to easily understand dialogue even without wearing hearing aids. Its built-in 5.25-inch subwoofer and three speakers give a small profile, making it a great fit for a bedroom. It can stream music wirelessly from a phone or tablet with its Bluetooth connectivity. $249.99; More information: http://bit.ly/1XWyCA0; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1PAy9Cg
10-Year Smoke & Fire Alarm(Credit: firstalert.com)
First Alert is the only commercially available photoelectric and ionization dual-sensor smoke alarm with a 10-year sealed lithium battery, offering a decade of protection against both smoldering and fast-flaming fires. Sealed into the device, the battery doesn't need to be replaced for the life of the alarm. Its Smart Sensing Technology helps eliminate false alarms and the end of life timer sounds when the unit needs replacement. Includes mounting hardware and is backed by a 10-year limited warranty. $59.99; More information: http://bit.ly/1MtpT4w; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1MVp3t6
Silky Plush Warming Blanket(Credit: bedbathandbeyond.com)
Therapedic's blanket features preheat technology and a dual-zone programmable digital controller (dual controllers for queen and king sizes) for personalized comfort. Choose from 10 heat settings per zone and a timer that runs from 30 minutes to 12 hours, with auto shut-off and overheat protection . Made from machine washable and dryer-safe polyester plush. Features a five-year manufacturer's warranty. From $79.99; More information: http://bit.ly/1WFwr6H
Thera Cane Massager(Credit: theracane.com)
This self-massager makes it easy to apply pain-relieving deep compression directly to hard, knotted "trigger points" anywhere on the body, providing temporary relief from muscular tension, stiffness, tenderness and soreness. Pressure applied to the muscles by the Thera Cane helps to maximize blood flow to the muscles. The increased circulation aids in restoring muscle function by breaking up adhesions in muscle fibers and tendons. $47; More information: http://bit.ly/1WH4ITe; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1PAyvc1
Waterproof Furniture Cover Loveseat(Credit: Sure Fit Inc.)
Protect a loveseat from pets and grandkids with this stylish, waterproof throw. The specially bound seaming and laminated backing protect furniture from spills and accidents. Features a 39-inch backdrop with detachable stay-put strap, quilted texture, polyester fill and a soft, suede-like finish for beauty and comfort. Fits loveseats between 58 and 73 inches long (other sizes available). Comes in five color choices. $55; More information: http://bit.ly/1HzDlOA; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1X8mppH
'Days of Our Lives 50 Years' book(Credit: Sourcebooks, Inc.)
Fans of the TV series will covet this in-depth photographic journey of the longest-running scripted program in NBC history. Written by Greg Meng, co-executive producer and executive in charge of production of "Days of Our Lives," the coffee-table book includes rare black-and-white and color historical photos highlighting the characters and stories from the run of the series. $34
Jules Smith Interlinked Statement Necklace(Credit: julessmithdesigns.com)
Whether out to lunch or out on the town, this chain bib necklace by Jules Smith will be the accent piece of any outfit. Made of gold-tone plated metal, the 15-inch necklace (with 3-inch extension) has a lobster clasp closure and a 4.5-inch drop. $49. More Information: http://bit.ly/1NAzHdT
Extra Extra Wide Slippers(Credit: silverts.com)
These slippers, which come in both men's and women's styles and sizes, have a wide opening, memory foam insoles and Velcro fasteners to accommodate even the most swollen feet and ankles. Provides comfort for those with bunions, corns, hammer toes, foot edema, diabetes and podiatry problems. They are also antibacterial to control odor and are available in a variety of colors. $42.99; More information: http://bit.ly/1NkLjNn (men), http://bit.ly/1HB5VPI (women); Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1NcgSPx
Car Charger(Credit: Secur Products/ Wish)
This versatile device is a portable power bank and safety tool, yet is small enough to fit into a glovebox, purse or pocket. It provides a USB outlet when inserted in a car's cigarette lighter; it can charge your phone with its 2200 mAh power bank; contains a 150 lumens LED flashlight; has a flashing red emergency light; can be used as an emergency window breaker; or can cut a seat belt in an emergency. Includes a USB charging cable. $34.99; More information: http://bit.ly/1NlgVCJ; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1RHjse7
Customized Scrabble and Monopoly sets(Credit: Hasbro Inc./CafePress Inc.)
Know someone who loves Scrabble or Monopoly? Now they can own a personalized set, with the game board customized with designs, photos and text you select. Consumers first pick from a multitude of board designs, then select and arrange photos from their Facebook, Picasa, SmugMug or Flickr accounts, or upload images from a computer or mobile device. Each unique, full-size (20 inches by 20 inches), quad-folded game board is printed, packaged and shipped with all the classic game components (racks, letter tiles, tokens, houses, hotels, dice, etc.) They're complete and ready to play. $39.99; More information: http://bit.ly/1SAiam6 (Scrabble) and http://bit.ly/1WIzvd3 (Monopoly)
Mad Hatter Walking Stick(Credit: royalcanes.com)
This walking stick gives extra support with style. The inlaid knob handle is made from a variety of woods, including rosewood, maple and ovangkol. The shaft is wenge wood, native to Europe and Africa. It is suited for users with a maximum height of 6-foot, 1-inch and a maximum weight of 250 pounds. $99; More information: http://bit.ly/1RGwBEh
Damask Print Plush Robe(Credit: QVC.com)
Mizrahi's elegant damask print robe features long sleeves, a removable waist tie and front patch pockets, complemented by the overlay collar and cuffs in a solid color. Made from plush knit polyester, the robe is generously cut for a relaxed fit and can be machine washed and tumble dried. Available in five different colors and in sizes XXS through 3X. Exclusively at QVC for $49.94; More information: http://qvc.co/1MD75vh
Fair Isle Loftmink Throws(Credit: QVC)
Cozy up with these ultra-soft Berkshire reversible throws designed by Ellen DeGeneres. For $39.96, you receive a pair: one in a print, the other in a matching solid color. Measuring 50-inches-by-70-inches each, the polyester throws can be machine washed and tumble dried. Each will arrive tied with a ribbon, ready for gift giving. Exclusively at QVC. More information: http://qvc.co/20EuHde
Digital Ceramic Tower Heater(Credit: hunterhomecomfort.com)
Perfect for heating small areas, the 24-inch tower features a programmable thermostat, a large LED display and motorized oscillation to evenly distribute warmth. It's easy to transport from room-to-room with its integrated handle and its safety switch automatically turns the heater off if it is accidently tipped over. Comes with a multi-function remote control. $49.99; More information: http://bit.ly/1PgDCOs; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1Qcjr4j
Freescape Small Lantern(Credit: gerbergear.com)
A gentle tap turns on this 80-lumens lantern that will come in handy for camping or during a power outage. Light is emitted through the frosted side lens as well as through the bottom for use either above a table or on it. It is powered by three AA batteries and has an adjustable dimmer. Freescape also is water resistant, so it will keep on shining even if left out overnight in the rain. $59; More information: http://bit.ly/1SzIZGR; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1S9Pxev
Digital Tape Measure(Credit: etape16.com)
No more leaning and squinting to see the number on the tape measure. As the tape blade is pulled out, eTape16 displays the measurement in its digital window. It also has a dual memory to save measurements; can convert measurements from fractions to decimals, or inches to centimeters; can calculate midpoints; can measure corners without bending the tape; and automatically turns off when not in use for more than 5 minutes. $29.95; More information: https://etape16.com; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1Hx4uln
AncestryDNA(Credit: ancestry.com)
It started with family trees and historical records. Now Ancestry.com can help loved ones uncover their ethnic mix, close or distant relatives and new details about family history, all with a simple saliva sample. Once the website receives the sample, it will be compared with others in the world's largest consumer genomics database to identify the people who share that DNA and the ancestor they likely share. $99; More information: http://dna.ancestry.com/
Ultra Grabber(Credit: Carex Health Brands)
Grab the Ultra Grabber when you can't reach -- or don't want to touch -- an object. Use its rubber cups to pick something off the floor, take a can off a high shelf, change a lightbulb or dispose of an unsanitary item. The metal grabber features a locking mechanism that closes tightly around an object with minimal effort. Ultra Grabber rotates 360 degrees and has a wrist support. $28.65; More information: http://bit.ly/1Qcz8IJ; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1XXTYgi
BerryBreeze(Credit: berrybreeze.com)
Anyone who has ever opened the refrigerator to find limp, spoiled produce will want BerryBreeze. Place this compact battery-operated device in the refrigerator and its stainless steel vents will time-release activated oxygen, which neutralizes fungus, mold, bacteria and other microbes by inhibiting ethylene gas that triggers decay. It sanitizes the entire refrigerator and keeps drinks, fruit, vegetables, meats, fish and cheese fresh and odor-free two-to-three times longer than normal. Comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a one-year warranty. $49.98; More information: http://bit.ly/1Gf81JO; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1LmyVLs
Talking Alarm Clock
MedCenter's talking alarm clock is efficient and convenient for the seniors in your life. Program up to four daily alarms and never miss a daily dose of medicine again; $39.95. More information: http://bit.ly/1MOQG7l; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1O2VlbN
Power Shovel(Credit: toro.com)
The alternative to a standard shovel, the Power Shovel is ideal for those who don't have the strength to get the job done the old-fashioned way. There is no maintenance required for this machine, and its adjustable handle makes it easy to maneuver; $129. More information: http://bit.ly/1Gt61Oi; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1i9vlNx
Handy Bar(Credit: stander.com)
Getting in and out of the car is hassle-free with the universal Handy Bar, which features a non-slip grip. More information: http://bit.ly/1NvSvZS; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1XtmMgk
Jitterbug(Credit: samsung.com )
Technological advances shouldn't stand between you and your loved ones. The Jitterbug, an amplification phone for the hard-of-hearing, makes it easier than ever to communicate, and it's cost effective, too. More information: http://bit.ly/1GsYFKE; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1O2JCde
UGG Birche Slippers(Credit: Nordstrom)
Your granny might not wear classic UGG boots, but she will delight in these super warm, cushy slippers; $80. More information: http://bit.ly/1RYZaNG; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1MbZvxG
Shoe Dust Bags(Credit: Henri Bendel)
Pretty dust bags to keep footwear in shape; $58 at Henri Bendel stores. More information: http://bit.ly/1GkP9sP; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1GNsJLC
Gold Gilt First Year Frame(Credit: Pottery Barn Kids)
Pottery Barn Kids' memory keeper for grandchild's first year will turn into a treasure for the whole family; $69. More information: http://bit.ly/1VZqCeD
Zippered sweater(Credit: Lord and Taylor)
Snowflake-emblazoned zippered sweater by Black Brown 1826 makes a festive gift; $119 at select Lord and Taylor stores and lordandtaylor.com
Butter knife(Credit: Etsy)
"Spread a little love" on morning toast with this sweet, hand-stamped butter spreader; $20. More information: http://etsy.me/1NjfHu8; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1PrACOU
Fair Isle throws(Credit: target.com)
Fair Isle throws by Threshold; $29.99 each at select Target stores and target.com. More information: http://bit.ly/1MOWKNe
'Keep Moving, and Other Tips and Truths About Aging'(Credit: Weinstein Books)
Eternally boyish, actor Dick Van Dyke is still soft-shoeing through life as he approaches his 90th birthday on Dec. 13. His new book, "Keep Moving, and Other Tips and Truths About Aging," offers late-life insights from the star of "Mary Poppins," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show;" $25.99
Fringe Georgia Santa Mug(Credit: Lord and Taylor)
Cheerful holiday mugs will surely bring a smile; $16.95 at select Lord and Taylor stores. More information: http://bit.ly/1GdiZzz
Beautiful Day Reusable Shopping Tote(Credit: Kate Spade)
No one can ever have too many sturdy, reusable totes! The Beautiful Day Reusable Shopping Tote from Kate Spade New York rolls up and ties for storage, and is a very generous 15.5- by 15.5 inches. $16; More information: http://bit.ly/1LE9b1U; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1PABPmc
Mount Taygetos herbs(Credit: Bruce Gilbert)
Noting that there was a distinct lack of Greek comestibles on the North Fork, Joanne Cosonas and Tony Medina opened Agora: The Little Greek Market in Mattituck in June. The bright shop stocks all the basics, including dried herbs from Mount Taygetos, the highest mountain in the Peloponnese. The 8-ounce jars of oregano and basil ($3.49) and mint ($4.49) are available at Agora (610B Pike St., Mattituck). More information: 631-315-5070
A Taste of the North Fork vinegar and olive oil(Credit: Bruce Gilbert)
A Taste of the North Fork specializes in elegant provisions made with local produce. Dress up any salad with TONF's organic rosemary-infused olive oil (8.4 ounces, $18) and sweet-fennel wine vinegar (8.4 ounces, $13). Available at A Taste of the North Fork (53975 Main Rd., Southold) or online at atasteofthenorthfork.com. More information: 631-734-6100; Rosemary-infused olive oil: http://bit.ly/1jQwfja; Sweet-fennel wine vinegar: http://bit.ly/1GkMejD
Stackable tins(Credit: Ikea)
Storage can be a challenge, and attractive storage is almost unheard of. Help solve that problem with a set of painted steel Vinter 2015 tins with lids. These stackable tins are suitable for storing cakes, cookies or other dry foods. They can also be stored one inside the other in the unlikely case they're not in constant use. $6.99 for a set of three at Ikea, 1100 Broadway Mall, Hicksville. More information: http://bit.ly/1khfn5x
This Cup Provides Water mug(Credit: Toms)
Purchase of Tom's 12-ounce mug ensures one week of safe drinking water to a person in need; $24, available in November at toms.com.
Home Flannel Sheet Set(Credit: JC Penney/ Inc.)
Cozy up to sweet dreams with this soft JCPenney Home Flannel Sheet Set in Fairisle Print. Available in six sizes from twin to California king, each set has a flat sheet, fitted sheet and two pillowcases (one each for twin and twin XL sets). Made of machine-washable imported cotton. $65-$135 at select JCPenney stores and jcpenney.com; More information: http://jcp.is/1Lq1hb5
Zipsack(Credit: Biaggi.com)
This ingenious lightweight, spacious four-wheel "spinner" luggage folds to the size of a small briefcase when not in use. The 22-inch Zipsack can hold a week's worth of clothing, pulls easily with enclosed strap and comes in hot new colors. $70 from biaggi.com. More information: http://bit.ly/1LEUsAm; Find the best price: http://bit.ly/1M6SBDx
Compression Socks(Credit: VIM & VIGR)
Move over, beige, there's a stylin' new compression sock in town. Who knew these long-haul plane ride must-haves, with advanced Gradient Pressure knitting technology to improve circulation and alleviate leg swelling, could be so fashion-forward? $32.95 from vimvigr.com. More information: http://bit.ly/1GikkFu
ThinOptics(Credit: ThinOptics)
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo (KKCO) -- Many of us thank veterans in our own way, maybe donating a few dollars to a veteran's charity; then we go about our lives.
But for the families of those who gave their lives, the heartache never stops.
"That particular year, we only had seven wreaths that came in. They were for the five branches of service, plus the American flag and POW," said Art (Groady) Edwards, a Navy veteran and Patriot Guard Rider.
The Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) is a motorcycle club whose members attend the funerals of U.S. Armed Forces members, firefighters and police at the invitation of the deceased's family.
The Patriot Guard Riders also attend homecomings for servicemen and servicewomen. Edwards first got involved with the "Wreaths Across America" project in 2007.
"The last three years, we've been able to provide a wreath on every headstone here, and also a number that go in front of the colubariums," said Art.
The Wreath Across America project was started nearly 20 years ago by the Worchester Wreath Company in Harrington, Maine.
"They had some wreaths left over, and the gentleman didn't know what to do with them, and a military officer was involved who said 'Why don't you donate them to Arlington?'" explained Art.
Now, Patriot Guard Rider groups nationwide have taken on the project, getting wreaths to place on thousands of tombs at over 450 veteran's cemeteries at Christmas, including the Veteran's Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado in Grand Junction.
"It was very inspiring," said Margaret Edwards, Art's wife who also helps organize the event.
Margaret has been involved with Wreaths Across America since the beginning.
"We didn't have enough wreaths to cover the whole cemetery, so some of us made red ribbons, and put them on every other headstone, so everybody had something on their grave site," said Margaret.
As time went on, people began to notice what the Patriot Guard Riders were doing.
"People that I have spoken to, they're very appreciative of what we do here; it makes them feel good I think to see a wreath on their loved ones grave," said Margaret.
The Patriot Guard Riders rely on businesses and individuals to sponsor wreaths.
"They've been more than generous in this valley to help us maintain and get our goal for the wreaths down here, along with the loved ones that have family and friends buried here," said Art.
To show solidarity for those who have given their lives for us, the same ceremony will be held at Arlington and all participating veteran's cemeteries on Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. our time.
"You're getting the satisfaction that you're giving back to the veterans that went before you: the ones that have provided what we've got in this country, because without it, none of us would be here," said Art.
The Patriot Guard Rider's goal this year is 1,300 wreaths. You can purchase a wreath for $15. All donations are tax deductible.
The wreaths will be shipped from Worchester Wreath Company in Harrington, Maine. Wal-Mart has volunteered trucks to deliver the wreaths.
To know about about the Wreaths Across America Project, visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
If you're interested in sponsoring a wreath, please contact Art Edwards at (970) 434-7053.
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Nerd Coachella TED is bringing its trademark 18-minute Condensed Idea Nuggets™ to schools around the nation, with its new TED-ed platform. They may not know how to do math, but goddamn it our kids are going to learn how to beat a patent troll.
The new Ted-ed is a platform for plugging TED videos into school lessons, complete with quizzes and supplemental links. Here is a good one for students: Schools kill creativity.
With this initiative, America's schoolchildren will learn important career skills, like how to dazzle a crowd of their peers using nothing more than a head-mounted microphone and dramatic pauses, and how to create a brand new buzzword out of two already existing buzzwords. We are gonna paradigm shift right past China, people.


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mattrego wrote: I am taking a wild guess here, but is Academy a popular name for clubs in the UK? Jeesh.
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as long as you're not expecting walls adorned with hieroglyphics and secreted tombs everywhere then you should enjoy yourself.
b. dolan wrote: King Tuts Wah Wah Hut has definately got me more excited for that show than any venue name in recent history.


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PORT JERVIS — The community needs to be heard about the Bon Secours Hospital's plan to close its maternity ward, says Anne Horsham, a community activist.
She noted that when Jeff Reilly, senior vice president of Bon Secours Health Systems, spoke at a Port Jervis Common Council meeting weeks ago, he assured people that community meetings would be held to address the possible closing and resulting transition.
"They keep saying they'll have public meetings, but they haven't had any," Horsham said. "We needed meetings weeks ago."
So Horsham is organizing a meeting for 2 p.m. Jan. 7 at Deerpark Reformed Church in Port Jervis with the help of the Democratic Alliance of Orange County. The plan is to have a panel.
"We'll invite hospital administrators and hope they come," Horsham said.
She noted that representatives from the Port Jervis Common Council, the Deerpark Town Board and the Port Jervis school board have all written letters to the Bon Secours administration challenging the closing of the ward.
"It's the first time I've heard them all agree on something. We have a collective voice. Let's reverse this," Horsham said.
"We have such a small time frame. The ending date for doctors is coming on Jan. 10," she said, referring to the laying off of the maternity ward's obstetricians.
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RICHMOND -- A baby sitting on the floor of an apartment was struck by a bullet fragment and seriously injured Thursday during a shooting in the city's Iron Triangle.
The 1-year-old boy was taken to Children's Hospital Oakland with a neck wound after the city's ShotSpotter audio system reported shots fired about 1:15 p.m. near First Street and Macdonald Avenue.
"Doctors removed a fragment of a bullet from the child's neck," Capt. Mark Gagan said Thursday afternoon. "It was not an entire projectile."
Police said about 3:30 p.m. that the child's condition was improving and that he was stable. Doctors planned to keep him at the hospital for at least one night to monitor his condition.
"(His) condition is less critical than initially thought," said Richmond police Chief Chris Magnus, visibly upset as he spoke to reporters after the incident. "We're putting everything we have into this case.
"You have a 1-year-old child that's literally in the arms of the grandparents there feeding him, and bullets come into the house," Magnus said. "I am really angry about this. I am sickened. I am appalled."
More than 75 people, including dozens of police, were at the scene on the western edge of the city's Iron Triangle in the minutes after the shooting.
The boy was in a unit of the Saint John's Apartments at 121 West Macdonald Ave. when the shooting took place.
An as-yet-unidentified shooter fired at a man in the street outside the building, police said. At least four rounds struck the apartment, which is at least 30 yards away from where the shooter fired.
There was only "one intended victim," according to Lt. Bisa French. Police were investigating whether the shooting was gang-related.
One man showed up at a nearby hospital after the shooting with a gunshot wound in his leg, police said. It was not known whether he was involved in the Macdonald Avenue shooting or a different incident.
A parking lot across Macdonald Avenue was riddled with shell-casing markers, and a bike in the middle of the street also had yellow bullet markers around it.
The baby's grandfather came out of the apartment roughly an hour after the shooting and thanked police before rushing to the hospital to be with his grandson.
The baby's father, who works at a corner market in San Pablo, was also there, sobbing in his car shortly after the shooting happened. He later drove to Children's Hospital Oakland with an agent from the Office of Neighborhood Safety.
"This is tragic," said the Rev. Andre Shumake of the Richmond Improvement Association. "Imagine being at work and getting a call that your infant son has been shot."
Magnus said the department will offer a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect. He said the high amount stemmed from the "brazenness" of the daytime shooting.
Magnus added that he spoke with the baby's family after the shooting, telling them of the department's "deep concern and our willingness to support them in any way we can. They know that we are very, very troubled by this.
"We are not going to tolerate this in Richmond. ... This is completely unacceptable, and it's our highest priority to catch those involved."
A Richmond-area hotel agreed to house the family Thursday night, according to Terrance Cheung, chief of staff for Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia.
"All of us in the community are horrified at these types of events and want to do what we can to help this family," Gioia said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Richmond police at 510-233-1214. Anonymous tips can be called in at 510-232-8477.
Staff writer Katie Nelson contributed to this report. Follow Robert Rogers at Twitter.com/roberthrogers and Rick Hurd at Twitter.com/3rdERH.
A fund has been set up at Mechanics Bank to help the family of the 1-year-old child injured in Thursday's shooting. Checks can be sent to the Ali Family Relief Fund, c/o Mechanics Bank, 4100 Macdonald Ave., Richmond, CA 94805.


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November 2011 Waterfowl Gear Guide
Decoy Wish List
Decoys are the quintessential icon of waterfowl hunters, from hand-carved blocks to the newest variation of injection-molded, fully-flocked spread. From floaters to full bodies, decoy improvements over the years are a testament to technology and waterfowling ingenuity. The DU E-Newsletter Editorial Team has selected various decoys based on individual hunting situations. Enjoy!
Greenhead Gear: Pro Grade Life-Size Wood Duck Decoys
GHG's life-size wood duck decoys can provide a touch of color and confidence to any decoy spread. Sculpted by world champion carvers, Dick Rhode and Rick Johannsen, the natural look provides a sense of security for dabbling ducks looking to decoy. 60/40 Dura-Keel—which is standard on every GHG floating decoy.
Includes two swivel head drakes, two rester drakes, one active hen and one rester hen. For more information visit
Final Approach: HD Gunners Feeding Mallards
Decoy-shy waterfowl need that extra confidence boost to help them commit. Add Final Approach's HD Floating Feeder decoys for realism and maximize your spread's potential. The sight of feeding mallards add a new look to your spread. These are available in two-pack sets that include a drake and hen.
Lifelike anatomy
Vivid paint scheme
Weighted keel
For more information, visit
Greenhead Gear: Oversize Full-Body Pintail Active Decoys
If you are hunting dry or shallow-flooded fields, complete your spread with GHG oversized full-body pintail decoys. These decoys are add the high-visibility white that only bull sprigs can offer, and the RealMotion System adds realistic movement in the slightest breezes.
Length: 21.25 inches
Height: 13.25 inches
RealMotion System
Price includes four active style drakes.
Final Approach: Honkers—Floating Active Six Pack
Final Approach's Floating Honkers provide just the right touch of realism to decoy Canada Geese over water. The active-style floaters are attention grabbers and can separate your spread from others.
One-piece design
Intricately sculpted detail and flawless anatomy
Weighted cord-lock keel
For more information, visit
Dakota Decoys: Flocked-head Floating Mallards
Dakota's flocked-head floating mallards increase visibility and provide a natural look to birds overhead.
These decoys are manufactured out of the same 60/40 blend of high and low density polyethylene that has been proven extra tough. The decoys are slightly oversized, measuring 16" in length. They have a weighted keel designed with the hunter in mind. An added cleat to the front of the keel helps lengthen or shorten lines to the desired depth of water.
The decoys are packaged in one dozen packs with seven drakes with four unique head styles, and five hens with two head styles. For more information visit
Final Approach: Specklebelly Full-Body Upright
FA Brand combines realism and durability to provide a white-front goose decoy which can help you bring them in close. White fronts are known to be non-committal and flare off just out of range. Get their attention and keep it with these full-body, upright decoys.
Originals carved by world-renowned sculptor, Doug Eck
Ultra-high-definition texture and feature detail
Realism and durability
Four pack with four different active heads
Injection-molded Dura-Connect™ head-attachment system with lifetime guarantee, featuring removable swivels for different positions
For more information, visit
G&H: Weighted Keel Standard Decoys
G&H offers reliability and quality with their standard keel, mallard decoys. These standard-size decoys with a weighted keel feature blow-molded, high-impact plastic construction for lightweight durability. G&H's size allows for an increase in overall decoy numbers.
Keel weight and counterbalance ensure they will stay upright in the roughest chop. The keel is designed with tie-offs at both ends and the front has built-in hook for quick anchor line adjustment.
Select from various species with swiveled or stationary heads. Standard come per 12 (Six hens, six drakes). Pintail comes per 6 (three hens and three drakes). For more information visit
Tanglefree: Pro Series, Magnum Pintail Decoys
The Pro Series, Magnum Pintail decoys are a new edition to Tanglefree's waterfowling product line. Their over-sized bodies and detailed paint scheme provide maximum visibility, and added touch of realism to any spread.
Poses: an upright drake which provides a relaxed swimming look, a sleeper drake which gives a loafing look, and a content hen. The upright drake measures 20.75 inches, sleeper drake 20 inches, and hen 18 inches. Sold per dozen.
The Pro Series, Magnum Pintails are available in the following assortments:
6 upright drakes, 4 hens, and 2 sleeper drakes
12 upright drakes
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So, the day is upon us where we'll finally get the first glimpse of the next entry in the storied Grand Theft Auto series. It's been more than four long years and, since then, the bittersweet saga of Niko Bellic has become a fond, distant memory for most gamers. More »


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Last Modified: Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 10:44 p.m.
NAME: Junius Vergin Jr.
DATE OF BIRTH: Aug. 20, 1986
CHARGES: Attempted first-degree murder, two counts
AGENCY: Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS: 150 Al's Trailer Court, Gray
STILL AT LARGE: Tate Paul Allemand, Elroy O. Allridge, Carlos Andrew Alvis, Byron Gerard Brown, Joshua Leo Brown, Stephen Patrick Callahan, Jamie Howard Davis, Christopher Lawrence Diggs, Isaias Alvarran Escobar, Rosella Angela Foret, Resendiz Jose Francisco, Randy Joseph Gorley, Columbus Kennedy, C.J. Mart, Matthew Basin Mitchell, Dirk Ion Mousseau, Peter Long Nguyen, Tyron Anthony Rainey, Kristen Wallace Rios, Rontrell Pierre Robertson, Akeem Jermall Ross, James Earl Samuels, Byron Charles Shelby, Paul Kenneth Smith Jr., Anthony Chaddrick Taylor and Kedar Aska Wallis.
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Gifford Medical Center is offering a handful of upcoming trainings aimed at children and families.
On Thursday, May 8, the Randolph hospital will offer a non-certification Infant and Child CPR course for families, friends and caregivers of babies and children. Classes are presented by an instructor certified by the American Heart Association. The free class is from 6-8 p.m. Call 728-7710 to sign up.
On Saturday, May 10 from 9:30 a.m. to noon will be a training for children ages 8-11 called "Home Alone and Safe."
Designed by chapters of the American Red Cross, this course is offered by instructor Jude Powers and teaches children how to respond to home alone situations, including Internet safety, family communications, telephone safety, sibling care, personal and gun safety, and basic emergency care. Children will role play, brainstorm, watch a video, take home a workbooks and handouts, and earn a certification upon completion.
The cost to participate is $15. Call Powers at 649-1841 to join.
And then on Saturday, May 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. a Babysitter's Training Course will be offered. Again offered by Powers, the course teaches budding babysitters how to be safe, responsible and successful. It covers good business practices, basic care, diapering, safety, play, proper hand washing, handling infants, responding to injuries, decision making in emergencies, action plans and much more.
Communication skills are emphasized along with being a good role model, and participants receive a certification card upon completion of the course and reference notebook to take home.
There is a $20 fee to participant and participants should bring their lunch. Call Powers at 649-1841 to join.
All these events are being held in The Family Center, beside Gifford Ob/Gyn and Midwifery at 38 S. Main St. (Route 12) in Randolph. Registration is required as seating is limited.
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It was a major disappointment for Ottawa fans with how their team came out in the first period against the Canucks. It was clear that the players just didn't have their legs underneath them, something that is all too common when teams play their first game at home after a road trip. Why that happens, I have no idea, but that seems to be the most likely explanation for such a flat start.
Brian Elliott let in 3 goals on his first 9 shots and I was expecting Cory Clouston to pull out the meat hook.
But Clouston sent a message by keeping Elliott in there. Those goals were a result of shoddy defensive coverage and not solely Elliott's fault.
The young goaltender responded with some big saves in the 2nd and 3rd periods as his team woke up and made it a game. The line of Dany Heatley, Mike Fisher and Ryan Shannon were great to watch and Clouston responded by playing them heavily.
The victim of that decision was Jason Spezza who must have played a season-low 14:19. He was a nasty -3 (but so was Heatley) and had zero shots on goal. He'll need to bounce back with a big game against the Habs on Saturday afternoon.
One loss doesn't derail their far-fetched playoff dreams but they better be prepared to play against a desperate Habs squad.
I don't have the numbers in front of me, but history doesn't seem to be too kind to the Senators when they play those afternoon games.
There was something horribly awry with the Sportsnet broadcast tonight in the first period. If you were expecting the game on HD like I was, we were instead treated to a standard definition broadcast that kept cutting out for nearly 10 minutes. Then, like a miracle, we were given the HD feed only to have it ripped from us just a minute later. The rest of the game was in standard.
So they were filming it in HD but decided not to give the signal to us in the East? I can't say for sure but I bet that in Vancouver they were watching it in HD. So why not on Sportsnet East? If anyone has any info on this crapfest, let us know.
***Here's a stat that has largely gone under the radar: Daniel Alfredsson now sits 91st in all-time NHL scoring.
That's a pretty amazing feat for a guy who has had a season lost to a lockout and some lengthy injuries early on in his career.
With 899 points, e needs one more point to tie Tony Amonte for 90th on the list and will probably surpass the likes of Bobby Orr, Scott Stevens and Gary Roberts this season.
It's not Hall of Fame numbers yet, but he's working on it.
Speaking of all-time stats, Jason Spezza is closing in on Radek Bonk for 4th all-time in Senators scoring. Bonk holds the spot with 399 while Spezza is just 8 back after having just passed Marian Hossa for the 5th spot. Antoine Vermette, with 163 points, should pass Alexandre Daigle who sits 14th all-time with 172. Daigle, by the way, finished a whopping minus 137 in his career with the Senators, well ahead of Brad Shaw (-85) for last place. Wade Redden still holds down the top spot in this category with an impressive +159.
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The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Heat & Glo Twilight II and IIB Gas Fireplaces
Units: About 1,550 units
Manufacturer: Heat & Glo, of Lakeville, Minn.
Hazard: Temperatures in the framing header area above these fireplaces can get too high, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Heat & Glo has received a report of one incident resulting in property damage that may be related to this hazard. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall involves the Heat & Glo Twilight II and IIB indoor/outdoor see-through gas fireplaces. The model name, Twilight II or IIB, can be found by looking at the bottom right side of the inside of the control compartment of the inside portion of the fireplace.
Sold by: Fireplace stores and distributors nationwide from July 2005 through April 2006 for about $3,700.
Manufactured In: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these fireplaces until the repair is performed. Homeowners are being contacted by Heat & Glo to schedule an appointment for the free repair. Please contact Heat & Glo at the number below if you have not already been contacted.
Consumer Contact: Contact Heat & Glo at (800) 215-5152 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or see www.heatnglo.com
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PHOENIX -- The most impressive thing about Grant Balfour's rebound from Thursday's surgery wasn't the fact that he got to the A's Phoenix Municipal Stadium clubhouse at 7 a.m. as usual Friday.
It wasn't that he started right in on his rehab work just 18 hours after surgery to repair a right knee meniscus tear.
It was that he was able to stand up for a 10-minute interview on his newly reconstructed knee without any obvious pain or discomfort.
The Oakland closer is one tough dude. And that toughness is one reason the A's are hopeful that he will meet or beat the expectations of his being ready to pitch in four to six weeks, which would have him ready to go for opening day.
``It will work out fine,'' Balfour said. ``It's just that the timing is a little unfortunate. I've got to get ready (for the season) and the best way to do that is to dive straight into workouts.''
Balfour can already bend his knee fully and the doctors told him that ``95 percent of people would love to have the cartilage'' he has in his right knee, even after a bit of it was shaved off and cleaned up during the surgery.
The A's veteran closer even said he could have pitched on the knee without surgery, but what would have made it difficult was all the bending and twisting that a knee takes during the course of a normal game.
``There are a lot of sharp turns,'' he said in explaining why the surgery had to take place. ``You have to do that in baseball.''
Balfour said he didn't want to take too many days away from throwing, so he's going to try to keep throwing even while recovering from surgery.
``I'm going to figure out a way to throw, someway, somehow,'' he said.


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"Nursing research provides patients with the necessary knowledge to advance nursing practice and positively impact health outcomes. It is a demonstration of the nurse's commitment to health and the promotion of quality care," stated Jan Bahle, MSN, RN, CNS, CTTS, CVN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, CC, and Co-Chair of Nursing Research Day Committee. "Utilization of nursing research and nursing research projects can only thrive when certain conditions are in place, including a culture supportive of research. Robinson Memorial Hospital is highly committed to nursing research. The supportive culture at Robinson Memorial has been crucial to the success of celebrating nineteen years of nursing research."
At full capacity, 86 nurses attended the event including staff nurses, student nurses, faculty and administrators from 17 institutions in Northeast Ohio and Pennsylvania.
The day began by honoring Nancy Wiand, MSN, RN, CNP, who retired in 2006 from Robinson Memorial Hospital Women's and Family Health Department. Nancy was one of the founders of Nursing Research Day.
The first keynote speaker was Ronald Hickman, Jr., PhD, RN, Assistant Professor of Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University Hospitals Case Medical Center. Dr. Hickman spoke on "Reducing Health Disparities: The Power of Community."
Breakout sessions were also held, including a wide variety of topics related to nursing practice and improving patient care. Some examples of the research presented included "Cultural Differences across Professions, Agencies and Geographic Regions in Advance Care Planning, Promoting Diversity and Globalization through Distance Preceptorship in Nursing Education and Spiritual Care Practices and Nurses' Perceptions of Efficacy."
The afternoon keynote address, "Nurses and Amish Burn Dressers Collaborating in Practice and Research," was presented by Dr. Rosanna F. Hess, DNP, RN, President and Research Associate, Research for Health Inc. and Adjunct Faculty at Malone University. She was joined by Monica Bear, RN, Pomerene Hospital; Elsie Erb, trained burn dresser; and Marvin Wengerd, Advisory Board Member of Pomerene Hospital and trained burn dresser. They discussed the research being conducted at Pomerene Hospital and in the Amish community using burdock leaves to treat burns.
Seventeen peer-reviewed posters were exhibited along the halls of the hospital, including five projects by Robinson Memorial Hospital staff. One of these posters featured Brandi Smith, BSN, RN-C, and a poster titled "Fasting Guidelines for Orthopedic Surgical Patients."
When asked about her experience with research, Brandi stated, "I really enjoyed the experience of the Nursing Research Academy and research day. The positive response to my research data is so exciting! Colleagues are eagerly awaiting the final outcomes of the project. It was definitely worth all of the hard work."


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OAKLAND -- Outfielders Yoenis Cespedes and Josh Reddick were both out of the lineup when the A's returned home to face the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.
Reddick sprained his left ankle trying to get out of the batters box when he hit into an inning-ending double play in the ninth inning of the A's 3-2 win in 10 innings against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
A's manager Bob Melvin said before Monday's game that Reddick won't be available for "a day or two. We'll see how he feels tomorrow."
Cespedes is available off the bench and tried to talk his way into the lineup despite dealing with a lingering hamstring issue. He helped the A's win Sunday by beating out an infield single to drive in the game-winning run. Cespedes missed four games during the 10-game road trip with a left hamstring strain.
"Yoenis really wanted to play today," Melvin said. "But I just felt like it was best, based on yesterday, it looked like it was bothering him some."
Melvin said he would've taken Cespedes out of Sunday's game if there had been any players available.


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What happens when they have their periods ? How are they going to change their feminine napkins or tampons. Will they just dig a hole in the ground to take a dump like the men? They will be raped if captured and god only knows what else. Men and women don't mix in combat. Too many issues such as attraction, affection, Love triangles, especially in close quarters such as Submarines, Ships and Carriers, Women will not be able to keep up with the men in combat situations. Not a very good idea. Same goes for Gays and lesbians, Transgender.
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It's all well and good that women are now allowed to fight in combat, but why would they want to? Promotion is not an issue--if it were, then every man that fought in battle would be a General.
Additionally, there is no need for women to fight in battle. Our military is the finest in the land and there is no shortage of men willing to go toe-to-toe, mano-y-mano with those who dare cross us. Not to be a pig, but men should take care of women--from opening doors to going to battle.
Lastly, there is no volunteering when it comes down to fighting battles. As a man, when you're told to go, you go, any man with the right skill set, from administration to engineering. Such is not the case with women. Now, personell specialists need to pick and choose which woman is willing to go fight in close combat. Women worked well and succeeded in all our wars back-filling in for duties traditionally held by men, but away from direct combat.
What are we saying to our mothers, daughters and sisters? The prejudice withstood by Blacks, Indians, and Asians can not be compared to tears and lawsuits women use to be accepted.
The second choice is ambiguous. Would the women have to meet the current men's standards or would the standards be lower for both to accommodate both? It wouldn't change my vote but it might change the votes of those who made that choice.
I served with many highly qualified and dedicated women airmen over more than 20 years and was proud to know and work with them. My daughter is a Navy nurse on active duty and ready to perform her duty in peacetime or war. The real issue, however, is not about the ability of women to fight, but what it says about the future direction of American and (by extension) Western Civilization.
"War is ugly," said Aslan to Susan Pevensie, "when women fight." "Women in combat" strikes at the very roots of our culture. The issue also says a great deal about the current regime's dismantling of the American ethos (not to mention the coming dismantling of our military). The Department of Defense made this decision to meet the ideological needs of the progressive government, not to meet pragmatic needs for national defense.
If this is the future course of our military, then so be it. However, the decision also obviates the foundational reason for the Supreme Court deciding Rosker v. Goldberg (1981) in favor of the Director of the Selective Service System. Now that women will serve interchangeably in front-line combat positions with men, there is no acceptable reason why young women should not be required to register for the draft at 18. Congress should act immediately to amend the selective service act, effective to 1 January 2013, to require it.
The Supreme Court established combat service as the sine qua non for draft registration: "If a service member may fight in combat, then registration for the draft at 18 is required by law." It was a policy that constitutionally discriminated against men. Until now, women have not been required to register: "If a woman service member may not fight in combat, she is exempt from mandatory registration."
This is no longer the case. Congress must act immediately to amend the selective service act or defend its denial of equal protection under the law established under the 14th Amendment. In short, either all citizens at 18 must register for the draft, or none, because all citizens may fight in combat. It is now unconstitutional that only men should register.
Young women should demand equal protection under the law and the right to participate in a rite of passage that makes them full citizens—draft registration. To remain true to their professed feminism, women leaders in Congress, as well as those women's groups that purport to promote the rights of women, should be the first to support mandatory registration or prove themselves to be hypocrites in what they have loudly professed for over four decades. Surely they must understand that receiving the privileges of citizenship requires one to fulfill the responsibilities of citizenship--even dying for one's country!
I am a Marine veteran, I have no problem with women in combat as long as the standards required to do the job is not lowered just so they can be let in. It seems like everytime this happens someone either complains because the training is to hard or someone gets hurt while training and the program is changed to make it easier for women to make it in.
This question should not be considered in the context of Man versus Woman. This country was established and guided by the Christian Judeo concept. Therein guidance is given to us by the Scriptures. A woman is not to wear the the clothing of a man. But what is that King James version relating to. It is relating to the wearing of combat clothing. Thank Joan of arc as a warrior instead of a woman. Our nature as a woman female or a man male is that of a nurturer, her and a hunter gatherer him. Our Scripture tells us to care for the widow and the orphan. Our Scriptures tell us that the newly married man and woman, where the man will not be absent from his new family for one year thereafter for war is not in the interest of a family.
This position is not in conflict with the secular acknowledgment of a woman's right to choose secular over scriptural guidance. This secular adherence will support a secular right to equal opportunity. That is an of the world recognition but not an in the world recognition for those following scriptural commandments.
Should women be allowed in combat, and being scriptural, no, secular and according to secular conclusions yes. The choice is theirs. In my opinion women choosing combat are denying scriptural guidance. Recall Joan of arc
There may be some woman who can cut the hard workout, and physical stresses, just as there are some men who cannot. But making a general policy, as we see in the civilian sector with, ex. Firefighters, law enforcement, etc. Invariably they change the requirements so that woman can get in. Especially once you open the door, and next we will see mandatory minimum # of woman in certain units.
Also, I spent 15yrs as a 18D, serving in Infantry, Ranger and S.F., there is no closer living quarters than the fox hole... will the military brass bring in Port-a-poties? What about the unintended physical contacts?
Nothing but headaches and distractions...
And what will the American public think, when the Taliban suddenly have more woman to go after, and they rape them and behead them on T.V.?
Women who pass the same standards as the men should be able to serve in official combat areas. Women already end up in combat because of the nature of war, so I am hoping they recieve the pay and recognition of that. If they are to be 'in combat', then it should be with the supply support or mechanic repair, or medic. Unit cohesion is very important, and the fact that male and female serve in such a highly charged atmosphere will make it even more difficult. Also, the way it is now, it's hard enough for the military to take rape charges seriously, as this pandora's box gets opened further, how will all of that be handled-because 'things' will happen.
Only women who actually want to go into combat who are strong enough and pass the same training should do so. Women, in general, should not be subjected to the violence of combat. Woman was made to be man's help mate, to serve the role of providing love and comfort for the male, and to be protected by the man. Seving in combat should not be the norm for women, but those who are fit and strongly desire to do so should be allowed to serve. It should not be required.
Russian women served quite successfully in many combat roles in WW2. Are they tougher and more capable than American women? If you believe that, you haven't seen some of the women I have. If they want to serve and are qualified, that's fine with me. Your just as dead killed by a woman as you are by a man.
During WWII, Russia needed every warm body they could to prevent invasion. That is not the case in the US. There is no logical reason for a woman to subject themself to the horror of war.
Men and women work side by side everywher, Law enforcement, Fire dept., and day in and day out women interact with men (professionally). This statement; "It's a bad call because it will cause too many difficulties with men and women serving in the same combat units.", is outdated and unsubstantiated. History has shown us that women, part of the Human Animal development, can and have adapted over the centuries. Basic Training weeds out those that can not make the cut, Men or Woman, so why not give them a try! Remember that old saying, "How do you know unless you try!" Some women out there might surprise you.
Wall Street Journal January 24 edition. Article by Ryan Smith. He is a Marine infantry squad leader in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. I would say that that would qualify knowing about Combat. The sanitary conditions for coed operations would be beyond belief!
I am a WWII veteran and served in the US Navy. Women can serve their country in many ways other than combat.
Women have their strengths. Some even have greater endurance than some men. That being said, how many have the strength to carry the heavy equipment loads, endure sustained combat, and have within them the viciousness that close combat sometimes requires to win a fight for your life. Men bond in combat. The bonding between men and women in ground pounder and direct infantry support will be difficult to achieve. But the good news is American families will now be able to see their daughters, mothers, sisters, and such come home in greater numbers maimed and in body bags. Apparently some people think combat is a men's club tea party that has been denied to the ladies? Welcome aboard ladies. And just in case you haven't noticed, your enemies in close quarter combat will be men. The physical requirements are there for a reason and that reason is not to keep women out. It's to keep people alive.
Will women be treated the same? What about the long hair; will their periods affect their abilities and what happens if they become pregnant? Will there be quotas dictating so many have to be promoted even if a male is senior and better qualified? There are a lot of issues that need to be addressed fairly for both males and females.
No, I don't believe women should be in combat units. And not because of all the Polictically correct "they'll mess things up, and we can't get along". Women are in mnay units, and due to the nature of war (as it has always been) the fight isn't always in the expected place and time, sometimes it happens where you least expect it, so yes, sometimes women are thrown into the mix of actual combat by design, or by accident. Do they survive? Yes...but So does anyone thrown into the mix in a moments notice, you do what you must. BUT to be in a combat unit with the high physical demands all the time, and being "in the mix" by design every time it is required No, women do not hold up as well as men. Women and men are not equal they are not meant to be, men cannot give birth, women can, that doesn't make one weaker than the other that just means that nature has designed each of us to perform certain roles. Modern society has blurred these roles because technology has advanced to the point that most anyone can perform most jobs. There are very few jobs left where physical strength, and endurance, are demanded by the job but Combat is one of those. The movies depicting women fighting 7-10 men and killing men with one punch/kick etc... only serve to help foster belief that women can do this. Most men don't kill other men with one punch, and a 120 man or woman will not jump on a 250 man and squeeze the life out of him. It is common sense, and it seems to be less common these days. Yes, I know there are always a few women that can do these things.... but if you pick 100 men and 100 women the number of women capable of this will be much less in actual numbers, and/or by percentage (or any other measurement that you want to use)than their male counterparts. That doesn't make them weaker that just makes them women with a different natural physique, mind set, abilities. Are we so desperate to be politically correct and PROVE that we are all equal in every way that we need to throw our mothers, and daughters into the fight to have 50 killed just so 4 or 5 can say see we can do it?
As a veteran with 30 years in service to my country, a husband, father and grandfather. I am opposed to sending our young women in harm's way whether it is toting a weapon or a bandage for our wounded. Call me old fashioned or out of step with today's society, but I would gladly go in place of sending my bride, daughter(s) or granddaughters into combat.
Women have made great strides in recent history and I applaud their successes but we do not have to send them into combat to prove they are our equals. Give women the training to defend themselves and our nation if the situation demands it, but as long as we have men able to fight, that job should be ours. It is not a question of whether women can be effective on the fields of battle, we know they can and are. And, many other nations have women in combat roles. But, do we really need them there?
I guess the bottom line is that I do not want my wife, daughter or granddaughter to come home in a body bag for me to bury. Yes, during Desert Shield/Desert Storm my daughter was in the desert while I was in the Red Sea and I worried about her constantly. I was proud as punch to have her there, but a father's fears are mighty strong and how could I explain it to her mother if we lost her?
Just call me an old foggie!
Only the ugly ones.
Let's not get our panties in a wad, people. Realistically, the infantry will not be chosen by large numbers of female Soldiers or Marines, but this is America, don't dump on somebody's dream out of hand. My experience of women in the military is not the victims in need of protecting many are describing. The only two female Soldiers I ever saw cry had just been told they they were not deploying. In Afghanistan, in our unit we had females humping it in the mountains just like the boys. I had a lot of respect for those who volunteered, and trained relentlessly so no one could infer they didn't pull their weight. (Invariably, it semed to be males who fell out and went back to the states).
Some suspect standards will be inevitably modified to "enable" females to qualify. Standards of training are adjusted appropriately over time. When my Dad attended Airborne School in 1943, "ground week" was FOUR weeks, and the course was shortened to achieve the same outcome more efficiently, before women were even eligible. The PT standards expected of females today are substantially greater than the WAC era, when male Soldiers would be called in to rearrange the furniture in the WAC day room.
If only a few females could handle infantry, remember only an estimated 20% of the American population are even qualified, physically, morally or emotionally to be in the service. That's not to say nobody is qualified. A few years ago, it was predicted the American people couldn't handle females being killed in combat. That was more than 100 KIAs ago, just sayin'.
We have more than enough men to cover our combat positions. We, as a nation, do not need to allow our daughters, nor our grandaughters to be in combat positions. In years past, our women have proven to be the best doctors, nurses, support personnel on call throughout the military. We have never complained before, why now? Let Congress fight in combat positions first, then maybe I will consent to allowing my daughter fighting in a combat unit. I am shocked at how ignorant America is becoming.....
Women have participated in combat all over the world since combat was invented. The big question is why hasn't the US let our women do their part up to now?
Until now, the US didn't think it was a woman's part to have to fight in combat. There is a reason we have selective service and that's to call up forces in time of need. There shouldn't be a woman in combat until all MEN on the draft line were called to duty.
Women will do fine in combat situations...........Just get ready for more sexual harassment claims, and unfairness lawsuits, jealousy conflicts and rape charges.....but that's OK the Government will pay compensation.........PTSD is a given in todays military
they can register for the draft when they turn 18
Most of my thoughts have been mentioned...however, if a woman gets captured, she might as well commit suicide. The comments about a woman requiring privacy even to go use the 'facilities', among other things is a valid concern. What about carrying a wounded 200# man out of harm's way?
If they are going to do this they should also require women register with Selective Service at age 18.
This decision is going to get some soldiers killed!
No WAY... Unless it is in my foxhole.
I personally don't think women should be in combat. one reason is while being held captive there is a real good chance of being raped. The Geneva Convention doesn't mean anything to many of these combatants nowadays. A woman's life can be destroyed in a very quick way with some of these foreign soldiers. If they are Al Queda then they don't have to abide by the rules because they aren't soldiers. There are many ways to rape a woman that are very damaging. If women are to go into actual battle they should be well versed into what is a very good possibility of rape. I just think it isn't right to put them into those circumstances just to win a conflict or war. There is also those reasons by all the other people commenting. Thanks for letting me vent.
I trained with the ladies,back in the 80's,some could out shoot most of the men.lol I think it's ok, if they want to play the game let's play. The russians did it in WWII,the viking's did it earlier. Study history,its got all the info. Just my opinion.
4vh9yWomen do not have the same body strenght to carry a wounded comrade to safety and it opens the door for more sexual harassment conditions. Is nothing sacred for men anywhere and women have to think they are big bad ass women. Seaual harassment is two sided and women can stire up a lot of it. Look what the Navy and Air force are going through. Put a women in a jungle condition for a few weeks and you will smell the differance and men will act like animals. Our leaders are afraid to stand by the true tradition probably because of their wives. Come down to it are there any true women in the world, all of them want to be men.
Women can be just as capable as men. That said, think of a remote outpost somewhere with twenty young men and three young women assigned for many months (that's about the percentage of men vs women in the military). Anyone who believes that there will NOT be sexual tension can't remember when they were 19 years old. Realistically, will this further the mission of being the best warriors on the planet? I think not. Reality isn't always fair.....
Mr. Hentz makes some very good points. In a combat situation with women combatants in place it could get very hazardous for all combatants involved
Certainly women should be assigned to combat units, but I would NOT put them in front line ground units. There are too many problems that can arise when a unit is pinned down for several days or hand-to-hand combat is required, etc.
Our military is not the place for social experiment. There are plenty of positions woman can serve in but there don't need to be in combat. Now that the decision is made, are woman going to have to register for the Selective Service and be available for a draft if need be? I doubt it, and besides, the physical strength requirements would have to be relaxed to make it "fair" and that does not help our forces at all. Hats off to woman who serve, but not in combat.
There are jobs not made for women and ground combat is one of them. Woman are physically weaker in the upper body and loose muscle mass as they mature. Their bodies undergo a change every month requiring attention. Their body functions are different than men and require more attention, and usually some privacy and they must partially undress to handle their physical situation, even going to the head. When women are assigned with men it has been my experiance that men will be more attentive and protective of women than of other men. When you send a woman on an assignment men feel compelled to accompany her for her security. Thereby using more manpower on an assignment when women are involved. Supervision will ultimately assign the woman to less stressful jobs than the men which on one hand helps the unit to perform better on a more equil footing amoung the men, but on the other hand it prevents men from getting the less stressful jobs because women are filling the slot. When men have to hump the hill they will spend more time assisting the girls than should be necessary if there were no girls (a 60 pound pack on a 120 pound girl is a disaster in the making. Now we address the sex in foxhole problem. Put a couple together in a fox hole, get them friendly, get them warm, and they both will get ideas. Now put a girl in a platoon and have the Sgt start to favor her because they are having a relationship, and you have a recipe for disaster. Check out the pregnancy rate on aircraft carriers to verify my point!
women are all ready on combat ships and working on the flight deck of a cva is not combat then what is? when a DD or a cruser fires a thomahawak that's combat
let us not apply old standards to todays problems!
The concern I have is the parties of political correctness start with allowing them in active combat rolls, and then mitigate the training (lower standards) of some career areas in an effort to boost female representation. This puts everyone at a greater risk, a risk where there is often no second chance.
Send congress into combat. Leave the women home.


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Mr. Fernandes, founder of budget carrier AirAsia Bhd., is looking to sell 210.2 million shares at an indicative price range of 1.55 ringgit ($0.51) per share in Tune Ins Holdings Bhd., according to a filing Friday to the Kuala Lumpur stock exchange, a deal that could raise up to $106 million. The range for institutional investors is 1.20 ringgit to 1.55 ringgit per share, said one banker involved in the deal.
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Mr. Fernandes, who jointly controls Tune Ins with AirAsia co-founder and currently non-executive director Kamarudin Meranun, said in the filing that around one-fifth of the proceeds would be used for "strategic investment," and that the company is in talks to buy insurance providers in Thailand and Indonesia.According to the filing,
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Mr. Fernandes is also planning a $250 million listing of the long-haul unit of AirAsia, AirAsiaX Bhd., some time this year, and seeking to list the Indonesian unit of AirAsia in a deal worth up to $200 million, after the airline scrapped a deal to buy Indonesia's Batavia Air in October. Mr. Fernandes said the deal failed because it was too risky and would have been earnings dilutive to shareholders.
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