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Note from dshort : Our growing government debt and the demographic challenges posed by the aging boomer population are problems that I frequently touch upon. In the commentary below, Gordon Green focuses on a particularly troubling twist to these problems: The distinct possibility that future generations may lack the education to address them.
The current economic situation is very grim, but our existing problems are minor compared to what could happen in the next ten years or so if we do not meet impending challenges. Our nation is resting on the edge of an economic precipice. We already have a national debt of more than $16.0 trillion, without any good prospects of paying it off any time soon. There are 78 million people in the Baby Boom generation, and 10,000 of them will be turning 65 years old every day of the year for the next 20 years. They will exert tremendous demands on Social Security and Medicare, both of which are pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) systems. This means that it will be up to current and future generations of workers to pay the taxes to support these programs. The question is, will they be able to do it? According to the OECD's Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), based on comparisons with 30 nations around the world, our 15-year-old students are in the bottom half of reading literacy, the bottom third of scientific literacy, and the bottom fifth of mathematics and problem-solving literacy. Will they be able to compete with the up-and-coming future workers in other nations who will work for much lower wages? Under present conditions, it is very doubtful.
Most of the education officials and policymakers who have thought about how to meet these challenges have had a very difficult time finding a viable solution. We have spent billions of dollars on efforts such as No Child Left Behind, and now Race to the Top, and it is very difficult to identify the benefits. We have experienced several decades of virtually no improvement or decline in student achievement (witness the most recent SAT scores). The U.S. Department of Education and the education community at large have focused on the "supply side" — better schools, better curriculum, better teachers, better standards, etc. Although some of these efforts have been worthwhile, they have not accomplished the hoped for goal of raising student achievement. Now the critics are blaming our teachers. They are cutting their pay, cutting their benefits, meddling in their affairs, and imposing burdensome rules and regulations on them. This approach will exacerbate the situation and chase away the good teachers that we do have. Although we do have some marginal teachers who need to be either rehabilitated or removed, they are not the crux of the problem.
The crux of the problem is that we need to concentrate on the "demand side" — the students themselves. We need to motivate our students and teach them the specific study skills that they need to succeed. It is not enough to tell them to work and study hard, because they will not know what to do. We are not going to turn the present dismal education situation around unless we directly reach the students and get them moving in the right direction. In these austere financial times, this is also the most fiscally prudent course of action to take. I have written two books for Tom Doherty Associates, part of Macmillan Publishers, which show parents how to work with students for academic success and teach students the fundamental study skills that they need to perform at the highest academic level. How to Get Straight A's in School and Have Fun at the Same Time (Forge, 1999) is intended for students in elementary and middle school. Making Your Education Work for You (Forge, 2010) is intended for students in high school and college (at both the undergraduate and graduate levels). Students who have used these study methods have had enormous success.
The current and future challenges we face as a nation are solvable if students (and future workers) develop their human capital to the fullest extent possible. The stakes are very high. It is not an overstatement to say that our entire standard of living and the future success of our nation rest with correcting our education problems. There is no larger or more important task facing our nation.
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Offensive tackle Jeremy Trueblood has spent each of his seven pro seasons with the Bucs, but he probably has played his last game for Tampa Bay.
Trueblood, 29, was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, two days after he suffered a shoulder injury against the Falcons. So ends a forgettable season in which Trueblood was benched for the first time.
It also likely marked the end of his run with the Bucs.
Trueblood is in the final year of a two-year, $10 million contract and will be an unrestricted free agent in the spring. Given his benching and $1 million salary reduction before the season, he is unlikely to return.
Trueblood started 84 of his 101 games and had missed four games in his career entering this season. Trueblood once started 68 straight games at right tackle.
That roster move was one of several on Tuesday. Safety Cody Grimm (hamstring) also went on injured reserve after missing Sunday's game. The 2010 seventh-round pick was relegated mostly to special teams this season after making 12 starts in 2010-11.
The Bucs claimed receiver/returner David Gilreath off waivers from the Steelers. Undrafted out of Wisconsin in 2011, Gilreath played three games for the Steelers this season.
Finally, guard Chris Scott was released from the practice squad, opening a spot for preseason standout Sean Baker, a safety from Ball State.
Coupled with the injury news, the move of cornerback Eric Wright to the suspended list means the Bucs have two open roster spots.
The team is not exploring adding defensive end Jason Babin, who was waived by the Eagles on Tuesday.

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"My name is Kimura U, and I am the most pink creator of the world."
At the Los Angeles Convention Center for the Anime Expo, Kimura U looks the part. She's wearing chunky pink platform heels, a pink leather jacket, pink tights, a pink frilly dress and ombre hair that fades from light purple to light pink. She stands out even among the estimated 200,000 attendees at the July 3-6 event, many of them eager to make a statement with their choice of apparel.
But unlike the thousands who have dressed as anime or manga characters, it's U's job to look the way she does: She's the Japanese ambassador of Kawaii, aka the ambassador of cute.
Appointed by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the position in 2009, U travels the world to promote her country's culture abroad, specifically the youth culture and fashion of Tokyo's Harajuku district. U is one of three Kawaii ambassadors, unpaid positions, although the ministry funds their travel.
"My job is to go to various countries and introduce the real Harajuku fashion to those countries and have the people in those countries love ... Harajuku fashion, and to bridge the understanding between the two countries," U says through a translator, her big, blue eyes flashing as she speaks.
U began designing, making and selling clothes to earn extra money while she was in a band, which got her noticed by NHK, Japan's national public broadcasting service. Noting her growing influence, the Japanese Foreign Ministry chose her to be an ambassador.
U says her clothing line, KOKOkim, fuses the Harajuku and anime looks in apparel designed for everyday wear. The Anime Expo played host to the first KOKOkim fashion show outside Japan.
"She wanted to create something ... that people can wear every day and still relate to the anime culture," says Yuko Ishikawa, U's interpreter.
For most attendees, the four-day event is a welcome break from the ordinary. Aaron Silva, 23, a contractor from Claremont, held an umbrella with a dark cloud "floating" above it. This is his 10th year attending the expo. He says he's dressed as Cecil Gershwin Palmer from "Welcome to Night Vale," a fictional American podcast.
The center's Entertainment Hall is filled with 10 sets that provide opportunities for attendees to take photos in such places as a forest, a rooftop, a classroom and a bedroom.
Martin Ly, 25, from Alberta, Canada, is working diligently in the tearoom set to get a photo of his costumed girlfriend, Sara Biggs, 20, of Murrieta. "The reason that we dress up is we love to be in photos. It's all about pose, style, integrity and organization," Ly says.
"When you take pictures of everyday life, it's fun and all, but in this setting it's more fantastical," Ly says. "It's something you don't see every day."
Meanwhile, U poses for photos with fans, who eagerly post their moments with the ambassador to their Instagram accounts. So far, U has attended three expos this year, including the East Coast's AnimeNEXT last month.


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Many women become less active when they become pregnant, sometimes over fear that exercise could induce premature labor, but a new study shows exercise during pregnancy may do just the opposite.
Kristin loves to exercise, but she slowed down during her first pregnancy.
"So, I gained 50 pounds, and you know, you have the kid, and the kid only weighs seven pounds and you're like, 'Oh, okay, there's all this weight I have to lose," she says.
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A new study shows Kristin is also more likely to carry her baby to term. Researchers studied women who exercised well into their pregnancy.
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The use of stolen Foxconn digital certificates in Duqu 2.0 gnaws at me, but I can't put my finger on what exactly disturbs me. As detailed as reporting has been, there's not enough information about this malware's creation. Nor is there enough detail about its targeting of Kaspersky Lab and the P5+1 talks with Iran.
Kaspersky Lab carefully managed release of Duqu 2.0 news — from information security firm's initial post and an op-ed, through the first wave of media reports. There's surely information withheld from the public, about which no other entities know besides Kaspersky Lab and the hackers.
Is it withheld information that nags, leaving vaporous voids in the story's context? Possibly.
But there are other puzzle pieces floating around without a home, parts that fit into a multi-dimensional image. They may fit into this story if enough information emerges.
Putting aside how much Duqu 2.0 hurts trust in certificates, how did hackers steal any from Foxconn? Did the hackers break into Foxconn's network? Did they intercept communications to/from Foxconn? Did they hack another certificate authority?
If they broke into Foxconn, did they use the same approach the NSA used to hack Syria — with success this time? You may recall the NSA try to hack Syria's communications in 2012, by inserting an exploit into a router. But in doing so, the NSA bricked the router. Because the device was DOA, the NSA could not undo its work and left evidence of hacking behind. The router's crash took out Syria's internet. Rapid recovery of service preoccupied the Syrians so much that they didn't investigate the cause of the crash.
The NSA was ready to deny the operation, though, should the Syrians discover the hack:
…Back at TAO's operations center, the tension was broken with a joke that contained more than a little truth: "If we get caught, we can always point the finger at Israel."
Did the NSA's attempted hack of Syria in 2012 provide direction along with added incentive for Duqu 2.0? The failed Syria hack demonstrated evidence must disappear with loss of power should an attempt crash a device — but the malware must have adequate persistence in targeted network. NSA's readiness to blame Israel for the failed Syria hack may also have encouraged a fuck-you approach to hacking the P5+1 Iran talks. Continue reading
Presumably because of Apple's rocky PR and financial results of late, Tim Cook gave two purportedly "Exclusive!" interviews, to NBC News and Businessweek. The big takeaway from both "Exclusives!" was the same, however: that Apple will move some production of the Mac back to the US next year.
You were instrumental in getting Apple out of the manufacturing business. What would it take to get Apple back to building things and, specifically, back to building things in the U.S.?
It's not known well that the engine for the iPhone and iPad is made in the U.S., and many of these are also exported—the engine, the processor. The glass is made in Kentucky. And next year we are going to bring some production to the U.S. on the Mac. We've been working on this for a long time, and we were getting closer to it. It will happen in 2013. We're really proud of it. We could have quickly maybe done just assembly, but it's broader because we wanted to do something more substantial. So we'll literally invest over $100 million. This doesn't mean that Apple will do it ourselves, but we'll be working with people, and we'll be investing our money.
Thus far, I have not seen any acknowledgment that this move comes just two months after Lenovo made a similar announcement, that it was going to bring production of formerly IBM products back to Tim Cook's old stomping grounds in IBM's former production hub of North Carolina.
And so, perhaps predictably, the analysis of the move has been rather shallow. NBC first focuses on the jobs crisis here, and only later quotes Cook's comments about skills (which echoes Steve Jobs' old explanation for why Apple produced in China).
Given that, why doesn't Apple leave China entirely and manufacture everything in the U.S.? "It's not so much about price, it's about the skills," Cook told Williams.
Echoing a theme stated by many other companies, Cook said he believes the U.S. education system is failing to produce enough people with the skills needed for modern manufacturing processes. He added, however, that he hopes the new Mac project will help spur others to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
"The consumer electronics world was really never here," Cook said. "It's a matter of starting it here."
Businessweek also focuses on job creation (though Cook makes it clear that he doesn't think Apple has to create manufacturing jobs, just jobs, which is consistent with his suggestion that someone else will be assembling the Mac in the US).
On that subject, it's 2012. You're a multinational. What are the obligations of an American company to be patriotic, and what do you think that means in a globalized era?
(Pause.) That's a really good question. I do feel we have a responsibility to create jobs. I don't think we have a responsibility to create a certain kind of job, but I think we do have a responsibility to create jobs.
Matt Yglesias purports to look for an explanation of Apple's onshoring in this excellent Charles Fishman article on the trend. But with utterly typical cherry-picking from him, he finds the explanation in the 125 words that Fishman devotes to lower US wages rather than the remaining 5,375 words in the article, which describe how teamwork–teamwork including line workers–leads to innovation and higher quality.
Which is too bad, because Fishman's article and Cook's comments to Businessweek set up a pretty interesting dialogue about innovation.
Before I look at that, though, let me point to this other comment from Cook, which may provide a simpler explanation for the insourcing.
The PC space [market] is also large, but the market itself isn't growing. However, our share of it is relatively low, so there's a lot of headroom for us.
We know Lenovo is insourcing to better provide customized ThinkPads quickly. Here, Cook suggests he sees a way to pick up market share in the PC space. I would suggest it likely the Mac insourcing relates to this perceived market opportunity, and would further suggest that Apple's reasons might mirror Lenovo's own: to deliver better responsiveness to US-based customers, if not actual customization (though that would be news).
But that's not what I find so interesting about the way the Fishman article and Cook interview dialogue.
Fishman's article largely focuses on why GE has brought production back to its Appliance City in Louisville, KY. And while more docile unions and energy costs are two reasosn GE has made the move, the biggest benefit is that when entire teams–including line workers–focused on products, they could build better quality move innovative products more cheaply. Continue reading


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The Master of Science (M.S.) degree program in Geology offers students the opportunity for advanced study and research in the field of Geology. For degree information, please see the degree website listed below. Qualified students are encouraged to apply for teaching and/or research assistantships and fellowships. Requests should be addressed to the Chair of the Department of Geological Science when application is made for admission to UTSA. An application form for teaching assistantships is available at the degree website. The Master of Science degree program in Geology offers opportunities for advanced study and research designed to prepare students for roles in industry, government, research institutes, or educational institutions.
Why pursue an M.S. in Geology at UTSA?
The department pursues research and teaching in the key areas of hydrogeology (water resources, aqueous geochemistry), geobiology (paleontology and geomicrobiology), geoinformatics (geospatial analysis, GIS, remote sensing), and land dynamics (geomorphology, environmental geology, sedimentology).
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Admission pre-requisites: Bachelor's degree in Geology (equivalent to UTSA's) or a bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, life sciences, or engineering with sufficient coursework in the geosciences. Background or remedial courses may be required to remove deficiencies. Applications lacking these requirements will be asked to complete the deficiencies in their program. Applicant's evaluation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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HSBC's Rebak exits Robin Geffen's Income fund
In his £394.9m Open Global Distribution fund, Mr Rebak said he has been reducing the holding – managed by Robin Geffen (pictured) and three assistant managers – to allow him to initiate new positions in Jan Luthman and Stephen Bailey's £224m Walker Crips Equity Income fund and Clare Hart's £674.9m JPMorgan US Equity Income fund.
"The Neptune fund is coming down. It is roughly 2 per cent now, but it will be sold down to zero," Mr Rebak said.
"I have been looking for new ideas and been using that as a source of capital."
The manager said the two new additions give his fund more exposure to small-cap stocks and geographic diversification, adding he is also looking at a potential Asian fund.
Mr Rebak has also reduced his exposure to the £775.1m Schroder Income Maximiser fund, run by Thomas See, from 8 to 7 per cent "after a strong run in financial stocks and value plays".
Elsewhere, in Mr Rebak's £167.1m Open Global Return fund, a 1 per cent holding in the Schroder vehicle has been divested completely, as has a holding in a Nuveen Investments fund.
Mr Rebak did, however, purchase a new position in Polar Capital's £802.3m Japan fund, run by James Salter and Gerard Cawley.
"We took the sterling hedged share class in that fund, which worked out well as I started my position shortly after Japan's first trade deficit in 30 years was announced and the currency started to weaken, which was helpful to us."
Mr Rebak also said that at the margins of Open Global Return, he has started new positions of roughly 0.6 per cent in the $42.1m (£26.1m) Polar Emerging Markets Income and Polunin Developing Countries funds.


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By any measure, President Obama's first term was consequential. In four years, he signed an $800 billion stimulus program into law, laid the foundation for universal health insurance, secured new regulations governing the financial sector, repealed "don't ask, don't tell," and put the United States on the path back to economic recovery.
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Oklahoma man sentenced to life in prison after killing DeSoto resident
Justice has been served, said the mother of a DeSoto resident killed in a May 2010 shooting in Oklahoma City. A jury found the son of a police officer guilty of murder and shooting with-intent to kill.
Jurors in Oklahoma found Randy Lamar Hall guilty of killing 25-year-old Edward Yearby Jr. and injuring two of his friends, Brenton Williams of Ennis and Justin Reed from Grand Prairie.
Hall, 21, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole 14 years for each of the four counts of shooting with intent to kill. A judge is scheduled to decide if the latter sentence will be served consecutively or concurrently.
"We've got justice," said Yearby's mother, Thalia Yearby of DeSoto. "But closure is a long way away."
Yearby and three of his friends drove from North Texas to Oklahoma City for a friend's graduation. Yearby himself graduated from Langston University in Oklahoma in 2007 with a degree in criminal justice.
The friends picked up a young woman after a graduation party when Hall flashed a revolver at the passengers in the car, according to the Oklahoman. Hall testified it was because he thought someone was shooting at him.
He said he followed the car of the Texas friends to retaliate and shot at it seven times.
But Hall told jurors that he did not see a weapon or see anyone shooting at him.
Thalia Yearby, the victim's mother heard in court that her son died quickly after he was shot in the neck.
"He went fast," Yearby said. "He didn't suffer."
Yearby added that her son was well-liked and had many friends "a lot of them I don't even know," she said. The funeral was attended by 1,500 people.


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In Bugs! 3D we experience a magical and illuminating live-action film about the hidden world of insects. This unique film tells the story of life and death in the wild of the tropical rain forest, using stunning macro-photography and 3D imagery to accurately convey the tiny dramas of bug life on a grand scale.
This film follows the life cycles of a mantis and a butterfly, from their birth to their inevitable encounter in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, where predator meets its prey. Bugs! 3D stars Papilio, a butterfly, and Hierodula, a praying mantis, who live in an abandoned hut by a river, surrounded by lush tropical foliage and a supporting cast of other intriguing and extraordinary insects.
We meet a host of other animals,, which, in various deceptive guises, also inhabit the rich, green and humid world: Leaf Cutter Ants which consume 20 of the rainforest's leaves; Rhino Beetles battling for the favours of a female; the Trilobite Beetle hiding his tiny head under armor plating; a Scale Bug disguised as a ball of fluff; an aggressive Spiny Katydid; an Orchid Mantis which resembles the flower and the Thorn Bug, identical to a thorn. In addition, scorpions, tarantulas, frogs, lizards and a colony of three-million bats which consume two and half tons of bugs every night, skitter across the screen, some magnified 250,000 times their normal size.
From metamorphosis to mastery, predator to prey and community to concealment, extraordinary large-format 3D images will bring your students face-to-face with this amazing universe of creatures. Bugs! 3D will magnify the miniscule world of insects and explore the miracle of their success.
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text: Slip into some epic I'm a sucker for big fonts, and epic shots of permatanned dudes wearing shorts with big fonts moments before riding epically. So needless to say I was intrigued by Rapha's new Pro Team Bib Shorts. Luckily for me, Rapha proved themselves unbelievably generous by sending me a pair so I could pour my decidedly Rubenesque figure into them. Let's see how that worked out for me. Rapha Pro Team Bib Shorts first impressions Upon first glance, I was overwhelmed by the Pro Team Bib Shorts' details. There's an intensity in these Pro Team products due to their singleminded technological focus. The welded seams, the black stripes on the exterior of the right brace, the dual interior radio pockets, and the crisp white material all give an overall edgy feel. This is only heightened by the stark contrast between the shiny black lycra and the bold set white RAPHA along the outside of the right leg. There is a tangible feeling of PRO. But wait, did you say shiny lycra? This is where I had an actual, "Aww, mannn…" moment. I've sold the black stretchy stuff for a long time, and shiny has always been synonymous with cheap. Although I haven't stuffed myself into Rapha's Classic Bib Shorts, from what I can see they are definitely not shiny. Regardless of the techno aspect driving the piece, I still couldn't come to terms with the sheen. Most (not all) high-end fabric at this range has a more matte, if not completely matte appearance. But that reaction is simply an impression based on a pre-existing expectation. In truth, the lycra chosen does its intended job well. It compresses like a beast, it feels natural on the skin, and definitely does not look or feel like cheap lycra. In fact, Rapha goes to great length to apply the right material for the right purpose. In addition to the leg compression material, they've used a heartier weave for the backside of the chamois and seat contact areas. Oddly enough, this fabric is what I might have expected/wanted for the legs as well, but that's my opinion. Flatlock seams handle the stitching duties for the bib area, while a combination of flatlock and welded seams pull together the braces. Cytech pad. Enough said. The sensitive bits receive the finest treatment of all—a delicious Cytech pad. Cytech makes the pads for many of the finest shorts in the market, and this is no exception. Although, Rapha went a little further and had them create a custom version that performs best when the rider is either in the drops or going full-gas on the hoods. Again, PRO. How the Pro Team Bibs ride As stated above, the pad is niiiiiice. Perfect for any ride you throw at it. No hotspots or rogue stitching rubbing things raw. Haven't felt any ass fatigue even during 4 hour ventures, and I'm sure they won't blink at more. While in the saddle, you hardly notice the pulling at the shoulders I stated above, which is exactly how they were designed. However, when performing out of the saddle efforts, I did notice the sensation on the shoulders as well as in the dos pelotas area where it provided a magnificent moose-knuckle. I have to note that after repeated usage and washing, the pulling isn't as severe as it was when I first tried them. That was a shocker. Since there is some tugging at the shoulders, something eventually has to move, and that happens on the legs. By the end of the first couple of rides the shorts had crept upwards at least an inch past my perfectly crafted permatan. If you're also a permatan artiste, then you'd find this as alarming as I did. My first thought was—deal breaker. It was inconceivable to me how a company whose visual aesthetic is founded on the cultivation of cycling traditions could violate such a trust. However, I'm happy to say that just as the tugging at the shoulders decreased over time and usage, so did the creep. Plus, I started the ride with the shorts slightly past the razor edged line of my tan, whereupon by the end of the ride it was in the perfect spot, keeping the protected skin as white as a sun-starved cave dweller. The compression is very firm, but not constricting. Your muscles feel well supported during any effort on the bike. The Coldblack® treatment truly shines when the sun is doing the same. I have yet to experience any hot-crotch during several humid, upper 90˚F rides here in the DC Metro area. Same temps with other non-Coldblack® fabric shorts definitely bake the boys. Opportunities The Rapha Pro Team Bib Shorts in my opinion, have a more than a few opportunities. Aside from the aesthetic choice of the shiny lycra, there were some quality issues as well. The gripper band on one of my legs started "The band itself seems like an afterthought in comparison to many of the exquisite details seen elsewhere on the piece."to come undone looking tattered and damaged. The other band, however, is unscathed from the terror that is my massive thighs. The band itself seems like an afterthought in comparison to many of the exquisite details seen elsewhere on the piece. Their Classic bibs use a tidy looking gripper that falls in line with the rest of the industry at this price range. I would've simply used that instead of the unrefined looking method seen here. Lastly, there are at least two spots where some stitching came undone. Both look like incomplete finishing stitches. Nothing's actually falling apart, but if tugged right it could start to unravel the flatlock where it originated. After cutting them off, neither seemed to get any worse. Final thoughts and rating You can tell I'm conflicted by the Rapha Pro Team Bib Shorts. On one hand, I'm overwhelmed by the style and technical innovations. On the other, I'm underwhelmed by a fabric choice (aesthetic opinion), fit issues, a faulty leg gripper, and some careless finishing. The leg gripper could very well be a one-off issue, but one as I pointed out above that may not even be needed. The fit just may not be right for me, but I've never had an issue such as this. Lastly, for a pair of bibs at the $200+USD range, there shouldn't ever be a loose stitch. I realize that's a tall order, but I hold Rapha to high standards, as I'm sure they do themselves. So in the end, if you don't mind the fabric choice, fit them better than I, and you don't experience gripper/stitching failures, these are some bad-assed bib shorts. Hell, they make me look dope while performing Rule #80 at a stoplight. That's not an easy task. PRO FACTORS: Dripping with style and elegance, perfect chamois, highly effective Coldblack® fabric treatment, and a firm compression. OPPORTUNITIES: Change of fabric (aesthetic opinion), alternative gripper-band solution, shore up the stitching issues. RATING: 80% – Overlooking a few issues, at the core the Rapha Pro Team Bib Shorts are grinta-PRO. LINK: www.rapha.cc/pro-team-bib-shorts Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Hoon Ah this explains everything… Doc Adrian Great observation regarding the slipping gripper band..their classic shorts are >> better. Anonymous I'm riding the next-gen Pro Team Bib in the form of their CX Bib. Gripper band is MUCH better, as well as some of the other issues I had with them. The Classics are definitely on my "next" list though. Anonymous Yeah I have to totally agree with all comments here. I was blown away by the sheer euro-pro nature of these bibs, and quickly purchased a second pair within a week of my first pair. Unfortunately these knicks came undone severely after about a months use. I experienced these problems on both knicks: > Leg gripper completely failing and peeling from fabric. > Fabric loses elasticity very quickly – On long rides, this moves the already awkward chamois around, creating some pretty uncomfortable gonad cleavage – ouch! (not to mention awkward reshuffling at cafes!!) > Unfinished stitching > Rapha logos warping and cracking!! 🙁 So, all up i spent $420 on bib knicks that aside for there awesome aesthetics, sucked! I would like to try the classic bib shorts, but given that I have wasted so much money it will take time and therapy. I purchased these knicks in November 2011. Anonymous Gaah! I thought I had replied awhile ago. I have to update my post considerably. I destroyed them in the same manner as you. I even had separation on one of the welded seams on the braces. Rapha admitted that the shorts weren't up to their standards, even though they were released. They made some good changes in the next version, some of which I've seen on the Pro Team CX bibs. Although, they're still not as hearty(?) as their classic pieces. I'm probably going to get their Classic Bibs since I've heard nothing but good things. You should contact Rapha as they have a fantastic repair/customer service department. They may be able to help you. Thank you for your comment! Pingback: Rapha: Spring/Summer 2013 ‹ Cycleboredom()


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Enjoy saying "no!" but don't make it the wellspring of your vitality. Be fueled by blood-red yeses...
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It is a very inconvenient habit of kittens (Alice had once made the remark) that, whatever you say to them, they Always purr. 'If them would only purr for "yes" and mew for "no," or any rule of that sort,' she had said, 'so that one could keep up a conversation! But how can you talk with a person if they always say the same thing?'
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How do you say yes to yourself?
By allowing desire to be your compass and the wind that fills your sails and asking the mind to be the servant of the heart. In our culture we ask the heart to obey the mind, and it can't because it is something so vast the mind can't even comprehend it. Just let go, say Yes!
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All you have to do is say "yes." Don't make some big project out of it. Don't make some big deal out of it. Just say "yes." You don't even know what it means to say "yes," but you say it anyway. You'll never know what it means to say "yes," but you do it anyway. Freedom and Love arise when you die into the unknown mystery of being.
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Preheat grill on high.
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Toss cooked tips with buffalo sauce until well-coated. Use a toothpick to remove tips from bowl onto a plate lined with lettuce leaves. Pour extra sauce into a dipping cup and serve with tips. Serve with dressing. Yields 4 to 6 servings.
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Warrington based social landlord Golden Gates Housing Trust (GGHT) has become the latest organisation to sign up to the Dementia Action Alliance, as it aims to become a dementia friendly service provider.
GGHT own and manage over 8,700 homes and work at the heart of their local communities, trying to make a real difference to the lives of its customers. By signing up to the Dementia Action Alliance, GGHT is committed to improving the way in which it is able to support people with dementia. This will see the Trust developing tailored services to meet their needs and increasing staff awareness and understanding around dementia and the people it touches.
Key actions being developed include addressing health inequalities and dealing with the early signs or dementia in the more deprived areas of Warrington. The Trust will also be supporting residents with dementia and their families to enable them to live full and independent lives for as long as possible.
The Trust already offers a range of services that help people stay in their home with the support they need to be safe and independent. This includes a Care Call scheme, Supported People service and three extra care schemes.
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Rich Aurilia had to caddy for not one but three different shortstops Royce Clayton, Shawon Dunston and Jose Vizcaino before he finally got a crack at the job.
Pedro Feliz spent six years in the major leagues before finally getting his own everyday position and place in the lineup.
If you're a Giants position prospect, you take a number and wait your turn. Then you wait some more.
The organizational philosophy doesn't appear ready to change under GM Brian Sabean, but it might be willing to bend a little more especially once Barry Bonds has left the scene.
A new wave of hitting prospects is on the way, finally balancing out a system known for producing arms to use as trade chips.
"We have some guys here who are ready to play," Giants manager Felipe Alou said. "Theyare taking advantage of the opportunity."
Kevin Frandsen has earned the nickname "Cactus League Cal" for appearing in every game this spring. He is batting .348 and is heir apparent to Ray Durham at second base.
Nate Schierholtz, a Danville native, displayed major league power and then some when he hit a ball in batting practice that sailed over an 80-foot net and smashed a window in the neighboring apartment complex. Schierholtz also has transformed himself into a solid defensive right fielder.
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The position players got more time this spring because four starters shortstop Omar Vizquel, third baseman Pedro Feliz and outfielders Moises Alou and Randy Winn were off playing in the World Baseball Classic.
The Giants still ranked third in the majors with a .313 average in Cactus League games, mostly because the kids have been hitting.
It's often mentioned that Feliz is the Giants' only drafted and developed position player to break in as an everyday player since Bill Mueller, who was drafted 13 years ago.
But the Giants will have homegrown players at both corners on opening day. Lance Niekro will start at first base after splitting time with J.T. Snow last year. Niekro has been crushing the ball this spring, and if he brings power and production to the Giants lineup, he might usher in a new trend and a healthy one at that.
While Sabean still prefers known commodities, last year's losing ways forced the organization to start incorporating young players. Sabean admitted the performance of some of those young players might have changed his thinking when it comes to challenging the kids.


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Hi! I'm Diane L. Augustin and I am Yarn Happy - Bead Happy
My passions are Knitting, Bead Knitting, Crocheting and Pattern Design
Drawing on many years of graphic arts experience in the ...
Hi! I'm Diane L. Augustin and I am Yarn Happy - Bead Happy
My passions are Knitting, Bead Knitting, Crocheting and Pattern Design
Drawing on many years of graphic arts experience in the publishing world, many years of knitting and crocheting and my love for all things fiber and bead, I joyfully explore yarn, stitch and bead relationships and construction techniques, composing unique designs along with patterns to share with fiber artisans.
I am inspired by fabulous yarn and develop patterns showcasing it in functional and fun pieces using knitting, bead knitting and crocheting.
I am the photographer and page layout artist for my patterns, which contain clear instructions and many views of each project. I also provide back up support should there be any questions and suggest yarn substitutions in many of the designs.
My goal is to produce patterns for pieces that will be a joy to knit or crochet.
I hope my designs will become your favorites. I am Yarn Happy Bead Happy!
Some of my patterns are now featured in the Fiber Art Almanac for 2013, published by Wildwood Press in the Minneapolis area.
My designs are also published in the Knitting: 100+ Patterns Throughout the Year: 2013 and 2014 Day-to-Day Calendar as well as Crochet: 100+ Patterns Throughout the Year: 2013 and 2014 Day-to-Day Calendar.
Thanks for your interest!
Please Enjoy!
My classes are available at:
DarnKnit Anyway in Stillwater, MN;
All About Yarn in Coon Rapids, MN;
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White Bear Center for the Arts in White Bear Lake, MN;
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The Yarn Garage in Rosemount, MN;
Textile Center in Minneapolis, MN;
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Custom orders are available. Please contact me to discuss details.
My Knit, bead knit, crocheted pieces are also available for purchase at:
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Chunky Brioche Cowl (with a Moebius Twist)
This pattern is the Chunky weight version of the Super Bulky Brioche Cowl. This pattern has a very simple form of the brioche stitch. There are so many wonderful baby alpaca and other chunky yarn choices available, every one of them will be extra luxurious when knit in the stitch. Give it a try and enjoy!
Knit this delightfully soft and warm chunky cowl in just a few hours.
The finished size is 8 inches x 26 inches in circumference.
Misti Alpaca Yarns and Plymouth Yarns offer luxurious baby alpaca yarn in solids, and hand paints from which to choose.
Pictured: Cowl knit in Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grand Hues, #7051 and Misti Alpaca Yarns with color CP24, Magic Flute. The gauge is 2 1/2 stitches to the inch in brioche rib stitch.
Plymouth Yarns has solids, hand paints, tweeds and even a sparkly version of chunky baby alpaca.
It is an ideal project for approximately 100 yards of the many chunky yarn choices available.
For a video tutorial of one of the knit below technique used in this pattern, please go to this website: knitpurlhunter.com
Note: Consider making your own chunky yarn by holding two strands of worsted weight yarn together. I've just knit two cowls, one using a double strand of Eco Duo and the other with a double strand of Coffee Beenz. Both had beautiful results. Enjoy!
Another Note: For a seamless join, begin with the provisional cast on method and graft the ends together with the Kitchner stitch. You will need to knit two rows for the set up, then begin the K1, K1 below pattern.
Suggested Yarn:
Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Chunky
Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande Hues
Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande Hand Dye
Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande Glow
Queensland Collection Kuma
Crystal Palace Yarns Danube Bulky
Crystal Palace Yarns Gold Rush
2.5 sts = 1" in Brioche rib
100 yards of Chunky weight


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To make apple cookies you'll need:
- Apple-shaped Cookies
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- Electric Green 10-second Glaze
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- Dark Green 10-second Glaze
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Valentine Projects & Super Bowl Treats
The amount of Valentine's Day projects linked up to I'm Lovin' It this week was just incredible! If you are in need of Valentine decorating, crafts or treats, we've got you covered!
Valentine's Day Ideas
Whether you want to decorate your mantel, print your own Valentines, make a Love Bug or whip up a batch of Valentine S'mores there are plenty of great ideas to be found!
Valentine Mantels
Valentine's Day Mantel at My Blessed Life | Valentine Mantel at Positively Splendid | Love One Another Mantel at My Heart's Desire | Valentine Mantel at My Sister's Suitcase
Valentine Crafts
Valentine Treat Box at Clean & Scentsible | Valentine Banner at Simple as That | DIY Valentine Towels at A Pumpkin and a Princess | Love Bug Craft at Mom on Time Out
Valentine Printables
ABC Valentine Printable from Oopsey Daisy | Valentine's Day Advent at Makoodle | Conversation Heart Free Printable at I Heart Naptime | Free Valentine's Day Printables from Family Fresh Cooking
Valentine Treats
Valentine's Day S'mores at Haniela's | Pie Hearts from Nifty Thrifty Things | Red Velvet White Popcorn at Something Swanky | Marshmallow Conversation Hearts from A Farm Girl's Dabbles
The big game is next weekend, so I couldn't resist featuring a few great Super Bowl food linked up!
Chipotle Lime Tortilla Chips at Good Life Eats | Super Bowl Breakfast at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons | Super Bowl Sundaes from In Katrina's Kitchen | Football Cupcakes at A Pumpkin and a Princess
I'm always so impressed by what you all do!! There's still time to link up this week to I'm Lovin' It — or just check out all of the other great projects, recipes and ideas that were shared!
Don't miss it!! I'll be throwing a party with Clorox Bleach on February 8th! Write a post about YOUR MESSY MOMENTS, link up here at TidyMom and you could win some fun prizes from Clorox! Or enter to win $25,000!
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Thank you so much for featuring our Superbowl Breakfast. My 8 year old came up with that one and is so excited! Great round up!
Aw thanks Cheryl- after all of my drama this week linking up lol! What a fun round up as usual. These Valentines crafts and recipes have me smiling. 🙂
Great roundup of creative inspiration! I couldn't help but FB and tweet it … and can't wait to try some of these ideas with the kids.
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Cheryl, thanks soooo much for sharing my Valentine's Printables with your readers. I hope they get to use them in there crafts 🙂 XO
By the way: I am now obsessed with the Simple as That blog. Thanks to you 🙂
Have a happy Sunday!
Thank you for featuring my Love Bug Valentines! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
What a wonderful round up! I was thinking of skipping the Super Bowl this year as my boys (49ers) are done, but I'm changing my mind. Did you see the promo tease of Ferris Bueller 25 years later? Can't wait to see what they do with that!! Thanks for the motivation!
thank you so much for featuring my banner Cheryl! 🙂 enjoy your Sunday!!
Fabulous features! Thank-you so much for including my Valentine's treat box. It really is amazing how many Valentine's ideas are out there this year! Happy Sunday!
Jenn 🙂
What a fabulous collection of Treats. I'm loving it. 🙂
Thank you for including my Smore's.♥
Thanks SO much for featuring my ABC printable!! So many cute finds here!
Many thanks, Cheryl, for featuring my Marshmallow Conversation Hearts! There are so many creative and yummy looking things here…am off to check them out!
Ha!! LOve them all! I'm going to be busy for an hour!!!
Again, thank you so much for featuring my pie hearts on a stick, Cheryl! 🙂
Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}
Such a great link–up! There is just so much talent and creativity everywhere and I'm so happy that so many gather here. Lovely wrap up and I don't envy you having to go through all of them and decide who to highlight each Sunday 🙂
I just adore the mantel with the mirror! It's such a versatile way to decorate for all seasons and, bonus for me, opens up a tiny apartment. Cute ideas!
Thank you SO much for featuring our Valentine Mantel in your Wrap Up 🙂 We are so excited to be included with the other great projects you chose. Have a great week!
This is awesome!! Thank you so much 🙂 Love the post!
Thank you so much for featuring my Valentine's Day towels and football cupcakes. I hope you have a great week!!
I love your ideas! They are all so beautiful! The things I do are much simpler (as in not difficult) but I love to celebrate just about anything. Valentines is one of the days I love the most and have started a series on it in my blog, too, although this week I'm thinking more about the Super Bowl!
oh so much cute stuff!
What a thrill to see my mantel included in such a stellar lineup! Thank you so much!
These ideas are so cute! I love all of the pink & red!
Great wrap up choices. So cute!
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Martin Eberhard, Tesla Motors founder, has filed a suit against current Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk and the company for libel, slander, and breach of contract, as well as several other reasons.
Eberhard co-founded Tesla Motorswith Mark Tarpenning and was ousted from the company in 2007 by Elon Musk. Since that time, Eberhard claims Musk has defamed him, attempted to take credit for the idea and founding of Tesla Motors, and held back Eberhard's severance pay and stock options after he agreed to leave the company.
In addition to tarnishing Eberhard's reputation and assuming control of the company he founded, Musk is said to have withheld Eberhard's own personal Roadster. Eberhard paid for and was to receive the second-production Roadster, part of the Founder's Series Production. Musk instead gave the second Roadster to one of his personal friends, made Eberhard wait two years to receive his car, and ran it into the back of a truck before giving it to Eberhard, according to the suit.
Elon Musk came into the Tesla Motors equation after Eberhard sought out funding. Musk was one of the first to give the startup company money, and subsequently joined the board of directors. Since then, Musk has assumed control of the company and become CEO.
After putting up with Musk's alleged abuses for nearly two years, Eberhard is finally trying to get back at Tesla's CEO and the company he tarnished. The only real question is: Why did it take so long?
Source: San Mateo County Superior Court
Update – Here's Tesla's official statement about the case:
"This lawsuit is an unfair personal attack and, more importantly, paints an inaccurate picture of Tesla's history. This lawsuit is a fictionalized account of Tesla's early years — it's twisted and wrong, and we welcome the opportunity to set the record straight. As the media have already covered exhaustively, Tesla's full board of directors unanimously fired Martin shortly after discovering that the cost of the car was more than twice what Martin portrayed it to be at the time. Incidentally, Tesla will likely be filing counterclaims and in the process present an accurate account of the company's history. And it goes without saying that it will not have any effect on Tesla's considerable momentum or business strategy going forward."


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CUT the Habit Student Film Project Promotes Changing Attitudes Toward Tobacco
Film festival will take place Friday, March 26
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CUT the Habit, a student-led film project organized by the Healthy Community Coalition, recently launched its Web site featuring 19 films produced by students from area schools. Students from Jay, Livermore Falls, Mt. Abram, Mt. Blue, and Foster Regional Technology Center worked from July 2009 through January 2010 to create unique short films that depict the harmful effects of tobacco, as well as media's—particularly movies'—influence on youth to use tobacco products.
The films can be viewed at www.cutthehabit.org and are open for voting for the best film.
CUT the Habit is funded through a grant from the American Legacy Foundation. "1,200 smokers die each day worldwide from tobacco-related causes," said Lorri Brown, program coordinator for the CUT the Habit film project. "Big Tobacco advertises its products to entice young people into a lifetime of smoking. The goals of the American Legacy Foundation through this grant are to counter the use of products by youth and educate consumers about the cause and prevention of diseases associated with the use of tobacco products."
Throughout the project, students worked with MPBN Executive Producer, Chris Sweet, a graduate of Mt. Blue High School, who offered technical assistance. Another Mt. Blue graduate, Desi Van Til, along with her husband Sean Mewshaw, spoke to students about their own experiences working on movies in Hollywood, offering advice for telling an effective short story through film.
All films will be shown at a film festival, scheduled for Friday, March 26, at the Ben Franklin Center at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
"The winning film team members will each receive a MacBook Pro laptop," said Brown. "The top three films will be put on DVDs and distributed to local schools, community groups, and movie rental stores."
For more information about CUT the Habit student films, the film festival, or joining CUT the Habit, please contact Lorri Brown at (207) 779-2929 or email@example.com.
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La Liga News
Gareth Bale on track for career year under guidance of Zinedine Zidane
Injuries have limited Gareth Bale's Real Madrid career for each of his first three seasons in Spain. That looks like changing under Zinedine Zidane.
Las Palmas surprise Valencia as Leganes win debut in Primera Division
Las Palmas snatched a shock 4-2 win over Valencia at the Mestalla as they punished their hosts on the break on Monday.
Valencia 2-4 Las Palmas
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The ESPN FC crew discuss if Barcelona's Luis Suarez is an underrated player playing alongside Lionel Messi.
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The Leavenworth High School homecoming parade will begin at 3 p.m. Friday at Richard W. Warren Middle School. The parade will move north on 10th Avenue, ending at Leavenworth High School.
The homecoming football game will start at 7 p.m. at Pioneer Stadium, which is located at Leavenworth High School. The Leavenworth High School Pioneers will be playing the Shawnee Mission West High School Vikings.
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