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DETROIT— Fitch Ratings downgraded Ford Motor Co.'s credit rating deeper into junk status Monday as economic worries dragged down auto shares along with stock markets around the globe.
The credit rating agency said it reduced the issuer default rating one notch to "CCC" from "B-" for both Ford and its finance arm, Ford Motor Credit Co. Both ratings are noninvestment, or junk, grade.
Fitch analyst Mark Oline said the growing impact of the credit crisis on auto sales, supply chain financial risks, the financial health of dealerships and the capital advantage of its Asian competitors were all factors in the downgrade.
"These issues are compounding the already severe stresses resulting from weakening economic conditions and the migration to fuel-efficient vehicles," Oline wrote in a note to investors. "Plummeting sales volumes will accelerate negative cash flows in the second half of 2008 and will result in deep cash drains through 2009."
Even though Ford has made progress in cutting costs and commodity prices have eased, the automaker could reach its minimum operating cash requirements of $10 billion to $12 billion in the second half of 2009 unless it raises more capital or sells assets, Oline wrote.
Ford shares fell 36 cents, or 8.9 percent, to close at $3.69 Monday as the Dow Jones industrial average fell 370 points. Earlier Monday, Ford shares dropped as low as $3.32, their lowest price since Nov. 14, 1985, according to the Center for Research in Security Prices at the University of Chicago.
Ford spokesman Bill Collins declined to comment on the rating or the share price.
Other automakers also saw their shares fall. General Motors Corp. stock dropped 52 cents, or 5.8 percent, to $8.48, while U.S. shares of Toyota Motor Corp. fell $4.72, or 6 percent, to $73.38. Honda Motor Co. shares tumbled $1.29, or 4.8 percent, to $25.34, and Daimler AG's U.S. shares plummeted $4.82, or 11.4 percent, to $37.65.
Oline wrote that struggling Ford had $26.6 billion in cash at the end of the second quarter, and it has access to an $11.5 billion revolving line of credit. But that has been reduced by the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, which had committed to lend $890 million.
The automaker also has liquidity sources in the $25 billion federal loan program for the industry and possible delays in its payments to a union-administered trust fund that will take over retiree health care expenses starting in 2010, Oline wrote.
Fitch downgraded General Motors Corp. to "CCC" on Sept. 22, citing similar factors.
"Although Ford remains the best positioned among the Detroit Three in terms of liquidity, financial resources, manufacturing footprint and intermediate-term product plans, these relative attributes are being overwhelmed by industry conditions and the impact of the credit crisis," Oline wrote, adding that Fitch does not expect industry sales to bottom out until 2009.
Part of the decline was attributed to the credit crunch in which banks, fearing defaults, have raised credit standards for those wishing to buy vehicles. Many dealers report losing sales after a deal is signed because loan applications are being rejected.
Experian Automotive, a division of global information provider Experian, said Monday that auto loan delinquency rates are on the rise. Of $795 billion in open auto loans across the nation, more than $25 billion are currently delinquent, the company said.
The number of loans that are 30 days past due rose 9 percent year-over-year in the second quarter, while loans more than 60 days past due rose 11 percent.
Consumer credit scores also have worsened in the past two years, with the percentage of people taking out auto loans with prime credit -- scores of 680 and above -- falling 8 percent, the company said.
Also, Chrysler LLC's finance arm ended leasing in July, and some other automakers have reduced it dramatically, further cutting into auto deals.
This all comes at a time when the Detroit Three are trying to downsize and retool their factories to make small, fuel-efficient models instead of trucks and sport utility vehicles. All three have lost billions of dollars in recent years. Even Toyota and Honda, which had been seeing sales increases, have seen declines in recent months.
Ford CEO Alan Mulally said Monday in a radio interview that the company is assessing whether to bring its ultra-small Ka model from Europe to the U.S. because of high demand for small cars. Ford previously had said it would not sell the Ka here because U.S. cities have wider streets and are less congested.
U.S. auto sales dropped below 1 million last month for the first time in more than 15 years last month as some consumers struggled to get financing and others were frightened away from showrooms by bank failures and turmoil on Wall Street.
Americans bought 964,873 vehicles in September, the lowest figure since February 1993, according to Autodata Corp. and the Edmunds.com automotive Web site. Sales fell 27 percent compared with September 2007.


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The Detroit Tigers have had extraordinary success with the bases loaded this season, with everyone from Miguel Cabrera to Adam Everett driving in key runs, cashing in on prime scoring opportunities. SI.com's David Sabino marvels at the team's early success.
May 19, SI.com: With the bases soaked, Tigers hitters are 18 for 36 on the season with three doubles and four grand slams, including two on Friday night by Brandon Inge and Ryan Raburn in the Tigers' 14-1 trouncing of the Athletics. Only the Phillies (.527) have a better on-base percentage with three men on than Detroit's .511 and only the Rockies have a higher slugging percentage (.920) than the Tigers' .917. Individually, otherwise light-hitting shortstop Adam Everett leads the way with his only home run and 10 of his 16 total RBIs coming with the bags full.
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Although X-MEN 2 is banging at the gate doors to conquer us all, we bring you this X-MEN: Next Dimension (XM1) review at the very last moment.
As opposed to what I was expecting, this is not a third person beat 'em up game but a regular arcade fighter like Tekken and Mortal Kombat.
Even though this title got released pretty late on the European market and was not intended to compete with the almighty MK: Deadly Alliance I still have to compare it to that other big fighting title: DOA3.
Is XM1 a match for DOA3 then you ask? Well, it cannot compete on the graphics level. Where DOA3 had incredible graphics and environments that were more or less interactive with the snow that was moving and water that made some nice effects, XM1 has those "hey I used to be a ps2 game' graphics and levels that were static for the larger part.
I'm not saying it is bad, but it could be better. What the levels do have in common is that hitting the wall in some places gives you a nice effect (like electricity) and in other place knocks the player out of the level to another part where the fight continues. It's shamelessly stolen but it adds to the gameplay.
Everything seems OK in the sound department. The voices sound like the real actors (especially that of Dr. X) and the sound effects are pretty much what they are supposed to be. Music is, to me, of no importance here.
Only downside is the fact that the characters are repeating themselves a lot. Play the game and you will see what I'm talking about.
What about the gamplay then? As said, every level has different parts so that's a "thumbs up" although it's not original.
The controls are easy and the special moves aren't all that hard. One point of criticism is the fact that characters don't always seem to listen to what you want them to do. That's mainly because some special moves can't be stopped when they start and they do a lot of moving without fighting so it looks as if they are off on their own.
This is an X-MEN game so there is no harm in expecting to play with the real characters. Here they all are: Cyclops, Phoenix, Wolverine, Gambit, Rogue, Nightcrawler, Psylocke, Storm, Beast, Havok, Forge, Lady Deathstrike, Magneto, Juggernaut, Mystique, Sabretooth, Toad and then some that you need to unlock. Most of the characters have special moves like in the movies or series; others have a weapon that they can use on different levels.
The specials are divided in 4 levels and you have a power bar that is divided into 3 parts. Making moves or taunts fills the bar starting with part 1 until its completely full. Depending on what parts of the bar are full you can do a level 1 attack (first part full), level 2 attck (second part full), level 3 attack (third part full) and level 4 attack (completely filled bar). The higher the level of the attack the more damage it does. With your right trigger combined with a colour you can decide what part to fill but higher levels take longer to fill. This is the first time I encountered this in a fighting game and I liked it.
There are several game modes; Story is just fighting with cut scenes where you get orders from Dr. X, Arcade and practise is you against the computer with and without AI and Survival is the same as Arcade except you only have one live and the enemies keep coming.
All those modes are fine but it all comes down to multiplayer in this type of games. And I can assure you this: if you are looking for a kick ass multiplayer game, buy this. It gave me, my brother and my father hours of fun with all the special moves and dirty tricks that are in the game.
Maybe the length of the review doesn't show it, I can be pretty short about this game. It's good in single player, has descent controls and absolutely rocks in multiplayer. If you don't mind the ps2 graphics and getting to know the controls, it's a very good game.
One last remark though is that single player takes a lot of practise because the opponents are almost perfect.
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Due to funding through a grant, ABLE classes are offered free to people ages 18 and older. Classes in reading, writing and math are available for people wanting to improve basic skills for the purpose of understanding materials related to the home, workplace or community. For anyone wanting to obtain a GED, classes prepare students for all components of the GED test and provide test-taking tips.
To enroll in classes, students are required to attend an orientation where registration forms and placement testing are completed. Orientations are 5:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and 12:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Students should plan to stay for the full two-hour session. Orientations will be held in room 244 of the Family Learning Center at Sentinel.
Class times are 9-11 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
A distance education program also is available that offers online lessons.
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PS1, 1998. Developed and published by Squaresoft.
"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last...."
This oft-quoted passage from the Book of Revelations is the very beginning of Xenogears, a RPG behemoth clocking in at over 60 hours. A mishmash of Judeo-Christian symbolism, the nihilistic philosophy of Nietzsche, Jung, and Lacan (who lends his name to one of the characters), American sci-fi, Hong Kong cinema, and giant Japanese mecha, it's confusing, its convoluted, and it's absolutely brilliant.
It is a product of Japanese anime and video gaming culture of the mid-late 90's. During that period, two popular anime franchises dealing with humans, machines, and spirituality became hugely popular: Ghost in the Shell and Neon Genesis Evangelion, and their popularity reached across the Pacific to the United States, particularly with Ghost in the Shell. Even the biggest Japanese video game of this time period, Final Fantasy VII, carried some of this influence.
The first video game I ever pre-ordered was Parasite Eve, Square's "cinematic RPG" and still a favorite of mine. As a nice extra, Parasite Eve included a bonus disc which featured a 2-minute trailer for the then-upcoming Final Fantasy VIII, and a trial version of Xenogears, which would prove to be even better than PE.
Following an apparently non-sequitur 5-minute opening anime movie (which ties into the story much, much later) you see a prologue detailing a devastating war between the nations of Kislev and Aveh using battle mecha known as Gears supplied by the floating city of Solaris directly to Aveh through its military, Gebler, and indirectly to both countries through Solaris' church, the Ethos. Then the game drops you into the role of Fei, the protagonist, as his home town of Lahan is annihilated. Fei is a young man with no memory of his past beyond talents in painting and the martial arts. However, he has been well cared for by the village chieftain and by the village physician, Dr. Citan Uzuki. He is living quite contentedly in Lahan when his past abruptly catches up with him in the form of a Gear stolen from Kislev by Elhaym "Elly" Van Houten, a young, inexperienced Gebler officer who is strangely familiar to him. Within minutes, Fei's peaceful existence is literally shattered, and he is forced into exile with the Gear that he is unwillingly bound to, pursued relentlessly by Aveh, Kislev, the Ethos, and Gebler.
By today's minimalist standards, Xenogears is the epitome of the excessively convoluted JRPG loaded with cut-scenes. While such games seem to have fallen out of favor for the time being, I loved the complex, layered story and could never wait to see what happened next. There have been precious few games released in recent years which have captivated me so much. For two months, Xenogears was an obsession. Moreover, it was one of the most thought-provoking games I'd ever played. Its basic premise is, "What does it mean to be human?" Topics such as free will, euthanasia, eugenics, racism and nanotechnology are explored throughout Fei's journey. There is even an unsettling reference to the classic Charlton Heston thriller Soylent Green. The game's use of Judeo-Christian imagery was said to have potentially jeopardized a US release of Xenogears, but this has not been substantiated, particularly since there was no similar controversy over Final Fantasy Tactics, which depicted the worst excesses of Christianity as practiced during the Spanish Inquisition.
Fei comes into contact with lots of friends and enemies during his journey. At times, the size of Xenogears' cast seems to rival that of War and Peace. Central to the story is Fei's relationship with the heroine, Elly - a love saga that appears to have repeated multiple times throughout history as recalled in Fei's subconscious, as Fei recognizes his long-lost love instantly even though she is a Gebler officer and an enemy of Fei's. Fei and Elly are analogous to Adam and Eve in this story. Fei also encounters Bartholomew, the last surviving heir to the throne of Aveh after Gebler assassinated the old King and installed a puppet government in Aveh; Rico, the demi-human convict champion of Kislev's Gear gladiator competition, who bears more than a passing resemblance to Blanka from Street Fighter; Billy, a young cowboy priest of the Ethos charged with hunting ghouls who is forced to face some ugly truths about his faith. The big scene stealer is Dr. Citan Uzuki, who has watched over Fei since he came to Lahan and who has some surprising - and disturbing - ties to Solaris.Because of his insiders' knowledge of Solaris' dealings and his awesome fighting powers, Citan is the resident Marty Stu and elder statesman to the party. When I first played Final Fantasy X and first saw Auron, I was instantly reminded of Citan.
Both Fei and Citan are based upon the legendary Chinese martial artist, physician, and folk hero Wong Fei-hung, whose story was the basis for the films that launched the careers of Jackie Chan and Jet Li.
Fei and his friends are beset on all sides by fierce enemies. The ultimate power behind the throne in Solaris lies with Krelian, a man whose knowledge of nanotechnology has made him immortal and has allowed him to carefully manipulate all human life, in Solaris as well as on the surface world. Krelian has apparently been involved in a love triangle with the various incarnations of Fei and Elly throughout history. Krelian does not commit his misdeeds out of malice; indeed, at the end of Xenogears, Elly points out that he cared more about humanity than anyone else did, and his desire to protect humanity from itself, triggered by his witness to the death of a previous incarnation of Elly, Sophia, lead him to single-mindedly decide that he knew what was best for the human race, regardless of cost.
"If God doesn't exist in this world, then I will create God with my own hands!" - Krelian
Krelian, is a more behind the scenes villain. Fei's ultimate enemy turns out to be himself. When Fei is confronted with great personal pain, he blacks out and turns into a destroying demon appropriately known as Id. Id's first appearance in the game is the event that destroys the quiet life Fei has been living in Lahan. Even worse, Id's power is brought to the surface by the actions of yet another dark manifestation of Fei's personality, Grahf. When you hear Grahf's theme playing, you know some seriously bad stuff is getting ready to go down. Grahf is actually the Id of a previous incarnation of Fei, Lacan, who is hosted by what turns out to be Fei's father, Khan. 500 years ago, Lacan and Krelian both loved Sophia (Elly). Her tragic death, which drove Krelian to take the mantle of humanity's keeper upon himself, triggered a murderous rage and hatred of humanity in Lacan. In time, this hatred grew to consume Lacan. In Id, Fei's powers are unleashed to their fullest, and Grahf utilizes Id to further his quest to destroy the world that killed his beloved Sophia.
"Even if I go to hell, I will live to the end of this world. And if this world does not come to an end...I will destroy it with my own hands!" - Lacan/Grahf
Fei faces a more earthly danger in the person of Kahran Ramsus, the commander of Gebler. Initially interested in arresting Fei only as an enemy of Solaris, Ramsus discovers the true nature of Fei as it relates to his own past, and his pursuit of Fei becomes an obsession. To Ramsus, Fei is not simply an enemy of the state, Fei is a threat to his exalted position in Solaris, and indeed his very existence.
Xenogears' gameplay takes the player through a huge world rendered in detailed, fully rotatable 3-D polygons, in contrast to the fixed-angle pre-rendered environments more typical of the PS1, and the effect was quite impressive for its time. The battle system is a turn-based, combo-driven system where your characters use the martial arts to defeat enemies. Each of the playable characters has his or her own Gear. Xenogears goes to great lengths to emphasize that the Gears are not merely vehicles, they are giant mechanized personas of their pilots. Since the Gears are infused with the essence of God as he is understood in the Xenogears world, there is a strong spiritual connection between Gear and pilot, hence the fighting abilities of the Gears are directly tied to the fighting abilities of its pilot. You can save up action points to unleash devastating combo attacks for both human and Gear battles, which is handy during boss fights.
Xenogears is infamous for its second disc, in which the game becomes a linear sequence of cut-scenes and dungeons until the very end, when the ability to travel the world map is restored to the player. I personally didn't mind the second disc, which contained some of the most haunting scenes of a game loaded with unsettling moments, which is why I don't mind Final Fantasy XIII as much as other people do. On the other hand, I didn't enjoy the Xenosaga games, which completely retained the linear structure of Disc 2, as much as Xenogears. Since the main story of Xenogears was essentially wrapped up at the end of Disc One, I viewed Disc 2 as a sort of expansion pack. The unusual structure of the game of Disc 2 was probably because Square needed to divert more resources towards Final Fantasy VIII.
Looking back, I can see this blog has run nearly as long as Xenogears itself did, but one aspect of the game deserves mention as to a reason why I cherish Xenogears so much: the music. Xenogears' sountrack, a fusion of grand opera and electronic music, is the magnum opus of Yasunori Mitsuda and one of my all-time favorite video game soundtracks. Taking advantage of the PS1's improved sound capabilities, the music pieces are complex and powerful, and always establish the proper mood for the scene. No song is less than 90 seconds long, and there is not one single piece of filler. Every time I heard Grahf's theme, which begins with a low, sinister sound followed by an orchestral explosion, I would get chills down my spine. However, Xenogears' best-known piece is one of its most poignant, as well as one of the simplest songs - that of the ancient music box Citan has refurbished for the birthday of his daughter, Midori.
As always, thanks for the reading and the thumbs! Especially in light of the length of this particular blog.
Here's what to expect for # 8:
- Widely considered one of the most successful "reboots" in video game history, it successfully refreshed its game play and story while sticking with the fundamentals that made these games great to begin with
- Released on three different platforms in three years, it sold more than 1 million units in the US alone on all three re-releases


text: Richard Kelly is a Pittsburgh-based photographer, producer, and consultant at Indigo Factory Inc. Richard received the 2011 United Nations' International Photographic Council's Leadership Award, and in 2009 a fellowship from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Currently he is associate professor of photography at the Pittsburgh Filmmakers and a visual media consultant at publicsource.org. A past president of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), Richard remains an educator and moderator at photography and publishing industry conferences. Richard has exhibited at the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Carnegie Library. He continues to focus his lens on documentary projects of creative and innovative subjects.


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Rodgers said on his radio show on 540-AM ESPN Milwaukee that he's doing everything he can to return from the fractured left collarbone suffered a week earlier in a 27-20 loss to the Bears. He said he's giving the bone time to heal, and that Tuesday was the best he had felt since getting hurt.
He said he hasn't ruled out playing this week, though "Mike (McCarthy) probably already has."
The risk of re-injury by returning before completely healed is not on his mind.
"I don't (worry)," Rodgers said. "I don't. I think I'm going to know when I'm ready to play and I'm going to play."
General manager Ted Thompson replenished depth Tuesday in announcing the signing of Rodgers' former backup Matt Flynn, who has been released this year by the Raiders and Bills.
With Rodgers hurt, Flynn will back up one-time practice squad player Scott Tolzien, who replaced Seneca Wallace in the 27-13 loss Sunday to the Eagles.
Given the circumstances, Tolzien played well after Wallace left with a groin injury after the first series. McCarthy was so impressed that he's already named Tolzien the starter for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Wallace was placed on injured reserve Tuesday to make room for Flynn, the Packers' seventh-round draft pick in 2008 who spent four years in Green Bay.
The ultimate goal is to get back to the 2011 NFL MVP. Rodgers on Tuesday pointed to "small victories" in his recovery, like sleeping through an entire night, and putting socks on without being in extreme pain.
"I haven't given up hope on playing any week. It depends on how I heal," Rodgers said on his radio show. "Obviously this week is probably not going to happen. Not going to happen."
Pressed again, Rodgers said "probably not going to happen."
McCarthy said Monday he thought Rodgers might be a couple weeks away, though he didn't have a specific date.


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Stimulating creativity
Being creative has many advantages. It is beneficial for all to develop the creative side of our personality, even more so for children. Being creative does not mean you have to be Pablo Picasso, a star musician, or that you transform everything you do into a masterpiece. Everyone can develop their own creativity without being an artist. A person who has learned to be more creative will find conflict resolution to be easier. Finding solutions, expressing one self, self-confidence, and exploring and finding new ideas are second nature. Just like certain adults, some children are afraid to use creativity in their daily activities. Some do not know how to do so.
Creativity should not be associated only to art. It should be present in everything we do. Here are a few tricks to stimulate creativity in children and therefore enrich their days.
Tricks and advice
- Offer a wide range of material and be sure to have enough for everyone. Select toys which offer several possibilities. Children should never be limited to use toys a certain way. They must be able to give a toy whatever function they imagine. For example, a plastic bowl may be a hat, a basket, a drum, a bed for small animals, etc. To explore all these options, children must be given sufficient time to play.
- Observe children at play. Watch their movements, their ideas, anticipate what they want or would like to do. To do this, sit in a spot which makes it easy to observe them without disturbing their play. Find additional material to encourage their ideas and allow them to elaborate their games further as per your observations. Keep your interventions brief. Participate in their game only at their request.
- Beware of models which are to be copied. Their widespread use can discourage creativity. Evaluate their use and children's personalities. Models, when used correctly, can also set the stage for many learning opportunities. Do not forget to plan periods for children to create as they wish. For example, spread large sheets of paper on the floor and provide children with crayons. You may play music for added inspiration.
- Since we are often models for children, it is important we develop our own creativity. Show children the benefits of creativity in your own life. This will encourage children to do the same. Here are a few ways to demonstrate our creativity: create decorative elements with recycled material, change the setup of the daycare on a regular basis, wear costumes, and invent new characters... You do not have to be a comedian or good at drawing, there are so many different ways to adapt creativity to your capacities and personality.
- Encourage children to use their imagination. Educational outings, books, and songs are all great sources of inspiration which lead to new ideas and situations.
Have fun!
Sonia Leclerc
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CHARLESTON - Delegate Denise Campbell, D-Randolph, says she was honored by her appointment as chairwoman of the Committee of Escort.
The committee, made up of three state senators and three delegates, was charged with waiting upon "his excellency," Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, Wednesday night.
She said, "I am pleased to serve on this traditional committee, which has a long history. We met with Governor Tomblin in his chambers and escorted him to the House Chambers for his State of the State Address" at 7 p.m.
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Campbell said the governor's address was very important for everyone in West Virginia. "This is when the governor explains the issues facing the Legislature and the goals that should be addressed during the session," Campbell said. "It lets residents know what is on the governor's mind and issues that will be addressed during this session."
Campbell said that as the committee escorted the governor to the House Chambers, she announced that he arrived in the chamber.
"I am thankful to serve as a delegate, and it is such an honor to be selected for this committee," Campbell said. "I have the utmost respect for our governor and appreciate this committee. It continues to use the established protocol that has been handed down through the years, and I hope it never changes."
Campbell said serving on the committee was exciting, and she was happy she was appointed by the speaker of the House, Delegate Timothy Miley, D-Harrison.
"Our duties on the committee ended when we announced Gov. Tomblin and escorted him to the podium," Campbell said. "I hope everyone had the opportunity to listen to the governor's address. He is the leader of the great state of West Virginia."


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Former Mass. Sen. Scott Brown was back on stage over the weekend.
Click to view News 9's report.
Brown, a potential contender for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire, played lead guitar with the rock band, Cheap Trick, on Sunday at a concert in Lynn, Mass.
Brown is still weighing his options when it comes to a possible Senate run in New Hampshire.
When reached for comment, Brown called the experience a tremendous amount of fun.
Brown also hit the stage with the band last year during a concert in Hampton Beach.


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Kerry cites some progress in Mideast diplomacy
RAMALLAH, West Bank -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday cited progress on the Middle East peace process, yet acknowledged that some of the most intractable disputes between Israelis and Palestinians were unsolved after more than 20 rounds of negotiations.
"This is hard work," he told reporters after a two-and-one-half-hour meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, their second in two days.
Afterward, Kerry resumed his shuttle diplomacy by heading back to Jerusalem for his third set of discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in as many days.
"We're not there yet, but we are making progress," Kerry said outside Abbas' West Bank headquarters. "We are beginning to flesh out the toughest hurdles yet to be overcome."
Kerry is trying to nudge Abbas and Netanyahu closer to a peace pact that would establish a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
The talks have entered an intense phase aimed at getting the two sides to agree on a framework and provide guidance toward a final settlement. Reaching a deal on that framework is not expected on this trip, Kerry's 10th to the region for peace talks.
He cited difficult complications and enduring mistrust that have built up over the years.
He said he was confident that his most recent talks with both sides had "fleshed out -- even resolved -- certain kinds of issues and presented new opportunities for others."


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Donna Cooper writes in The Hill that GOP cuts to the budget will affect the poor and the middle class.
Donna Cooper writes in The Hill that Democrats and Repulicans can find common cause in a divided Congress.
Donna Cooper explains at PennLive.Com why Pennsylvania has so far avoided the divisive union battles sweeping the country.
We need to invest in infrastructure now for the sake of public safety and to boost our economy, says Donna Cooper.
Congress should use the new GAO report to help identify areas of the federal budget that are ripe for cutting, write Donna Cooper and John Griffith.
Donna Cooper explains why tax breaks should get just as much scrutiny during the budget process as other items.
Donna Cooper and Jitinder Kohli discuss how this embattled program that offers opportunity to less fortunate Americans can bridge political divides by improving performance.
Donna Cooper explains why Republican cuts to health care for women and children will cost more than they save.
Donna Cooper applauds high-speed rail investments unveiled by Vice President Biden, but challenges the administration to create public-private partnerships to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure.
Donna Cooper and Raj Sharma detail how the federal government can save on the goods and services it buys and sells.


text: The town of Kajaani is the capital of the Kainuu region in the geographic heart of Finland. It is 35 miles north of Helsinki amid rivers, lakes and forests. With car hire in Kainuu you can explore the region. The natural highlights include ferries and bridges to tourist islands in Lake Oulujärvi, the protected forests of Talaskangas Nature Reserve and the Kajaani River, which is a favourite among anglers. Paltamo has one of Finland's most scenic golf courses and the Lakeland views from the hills of Jättiläisenmaa are renowned. Look out too for the sandy beaches on the island of Manamansalo.


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About the Sensory Trust
The Sensory Trust is a leading authority on inclusive and sensory design. We make places accessible, attractive and meaningful for everyone, regardless of age, disability or background.
We are a UK registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. Our remit is national and at times international through the relationships we've built with like-minded organisations and individuals in mainland Europe, Japan, USA and Australia. Currently we are exploring exciting new collaborations in China.
We are based in Cornwall, south west UK, where we work closely with the Eden Project, helping ensure that visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy this fantastic venue. Our work has helped Eden become a leading example of accessible visitor destination and has led to us developing tools like the Social Sustainability Toolkit to share the learnings and approaches as widely as possible.
We run a rich mix of projects, supported through grant funding and consultancy work. Our recent work has focused on making places and communities in ways that support older people and people living with dementia. We have been extending our sensory engagement techniques to the world of farming, creating sensory rich visits for people who would not normally have access to these opportunities. And more locally, we have been working with the communities of one of the most economically challenged areas of Cornwall to support new initiatives like community cafes and new access trails.
We have a rich portfolio of consultancy work and recent clients have included Eden Project, Natural England, Forestry Commission, National Trust, Dame Hannahs and architectural design practices such as Grimshaws and Jerry Tate architects.
Our multidisciplinary team bring experience from different sectors - environment, arts, creative media, business and education - and skills in inclusive design, community engagement, project development, information design, resource development and sensory design/engagement. We have an extended network of people we know well and who work with us as consultants, adding extra capacity and specialist expertise when the opportunities arise.
Our robust financial management systems are independently audited and we have over twenty years' experience of successfully managing large and small projects.


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I grabbed the recipe originally from the Chobani Greek Yogurt website, but then I altered it to make it slightly more healthy – and flavorful! Even my husband who is not a pancake fan loves these. =)
Amazing Pancakes
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour (I use Bob's Red Mill brand, but you can use what you like)
- 1/2 cup almond meal/flour (again, I use Bob's Red Mill brand)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 whole egg (whisk it a little before adding other wet ingredients)
- 12oz vanilla Chobani Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup milk (I use 2%, but you can use skim to save calories, or whole if you like it best. You might even give some almond milk a try!)
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
You will need 2 mixing bowls. In one bowl mix together dry ingredients until well blended. In the second bowl mix together wet ingredients until well blended.
Pour the contents of the dry ingredient bowl into the wet ingredient bowl and mix together until well blended.
Use a 1/4 measuring cup as a ladle for the batter to control the size of each pancake. (This helps greatly in figuring out the calorie count for each pancake since they will all be uniform in the amount of batter used).
Cook as normal, add your favorite toppings, and then enjoy![fb-like]


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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Cornerback Antoine Winfield has a neck strain and will most likely be doubtful, at best, for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
It would be a huge blow because Winfield is a vital part of the defense, both against the pass and the run. At left corner, he stuffs the run better than any cornerback in the league. Against the pass, teams typically throw away from him.
The Cardinals' running game that must be respected. Beanie Wells is averaging 5.4 yards per carry with five TDs. Also, the Vikings were hoping to double cover wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. That's more difficult to do with Winfield out of the game.
Winfield's replacement, Chris Cook, isn't the problem. Cook will line up at left corner, which is where he plays when Winfield shifts to the slot in the nickel. Cook is a big, instinctive corner who is gaining confidence each week.
The problem comes when Asher Allen, a disappointing third-year player, has to play in the nickel. Allen was picked on by quarterbacks several times last season when injuries forced coaches to play him.
Winfield missed practice Wednesday and Thursday. If he can't practice Friday, he'll be a game-time decision, coach Leslie Frazier said.
Notes: Punter Chris Kluwe rested his right hamstring for the second consecutive day on Thursday. He'll try to punt on Friday. Kluwe says he's "definitely" ready to play on Sunday, but if he can't punt on Friday, Frazier said the Vikings could end up signing a punter. Former Lion Nick Harris worked out for the team on Wednesday. ...
Center John Sullivan (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday on a limited basis and should be ready to play by Sunday.


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How To Be Taller
Do You Have Serious Problem On How To Be Taller
By : Marcus Kindangen
It is an open secret that height of body is to be one of characteristic people wished to increase their physic performance. For people who have short body, they must think hard the ways on how to be taller than before. For some people, it becomes serious problem which must be solved in order to not disturb their performance in public.
Are you one of them who always have in your mind : how can I get taller ? Nowadays, there are many ways on the market which offer ways on how to be taller. It starts from the cheapest one up to the most expensive, from the simple one like wearing shoe lifts for men, up to the most complicated. Besides, there are also people or products that offer instant ways to get the taller body. Something likes kinds of drugs, green teas or drinking waters. Being taller can be also achieved by some sport equipments. The use of sport equipments, besides there are no negative side effects for bodies, it instead has superiority for people health. So, if people choose this ways, they would get double advantageous, the first is for their height, and the second is for their health. It is like English idiom 'kill two birds with one stone'. Another way to increase the height of your body is interlock bones, especially feet bone, with imitation bone through surgical operation. In some developed country, this way has done. However, it is not recommended because it is risky enough and not a cheap way.
Some ways above are all about the ways to reach how to be taller one. People who need to get more height can try some ways above as alternatives. However, they have to select appropriately which one the better for them. Don't use wrong ways, or something which can danger or threaten their health. Remember that the health is the number one. Get the best result and keep your spirit high.
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Pesticide Products: Registration Applications To Register New Uses
This Notice document was issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Notice of Receipt of Pesticide Products; Registration Applications To Register New Uses
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
This notice announces receipt of applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. This notice provides the public with an opportunity to comment on the applications.
Comments must be received on or before March 11, 2013.
Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number and the EPA Registration Number or EPA File Symbol of interest as shown in the body of this document, by one of the following methods:
Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along with more information about dockets generally, is available at .
For Further Information Contact
A contact person is listed at the end of each registration application summary and may be contacted by telephone, email, or mail. Mail correspondence to the Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. As part of the mailing address, include the contact person's name, division, and mail code.
Supplementary Information
I. General Information
A. Does this action apply to me?
You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. The following list of North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them. Potentially affected entities may include:
B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?
1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments, remember to:
i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes.
iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used.
v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced.
vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives.
vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats.
viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified.
II. Registration Applications
EPA has received applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients. Pursuant to the provisions of FIFRA section 3(c)(4), EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these applications. Notice of receipt of these applications does not imply a decision by the Agency on these applications. For actions being evaluated under the Agency's public participation process for registration actions, there will be an additional opportunity for a 30-day public comment period on the proposed decision. Please see the Agency's public participation Web site for additional information on this process (). EPA received the following applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients:
1. EPA Registration Numbers: 264-824 and 264-825. Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0876. Applicant: Bayer CropScience, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12014, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Active ingredient: Prothioconazole Technical Fungicide [2-(2-1-Chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl-2-hydroxyproptyl)-1,2-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thione]. Product Type: Fungicide. Proposed Uses: Bushberry (crop subgroup 13-07B), low growing berry subgroup, except strawberry (crop subgroup 13-07H and cucurbit vegetables (crop group 9). Contact: Rosemary Kearns, RD, (703) 305-5611, email address: .
2. EPA Registration Number: 1001-87. Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0017. Applicant: Cleary Chemicals, LLC., 178 Ridge Road, Suite A, Dayton, NJ 08810. Active ingredient: Tebuconazole. Product Type: Fungicide. Proposed Uses: Turfgrass use on home lawns, sod and athletic fields. Contact: Heather Garvie, RD, (703) 308-0034, email address: .
3. EPA Registration Number: 7969-278. Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0008. Applicant: BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Drive, P.O. Box 13528, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3528. Active ingredient: Saflufenacil. Product Type: Herbicide. Proposed Uses: Post-emergent applications to rice. Contact: Bethany Benbow, RD, (703) 347-8072, email address: .
4. EPA Registration Numbers: 59639-35 and 59639-76. Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0899. Applicant: Valent U.S.A., 1600 Riveria Avenue, Suite 200, Walnut Creek, California 94596. Active ingredient: Fenpropathrin. Product Type: Insecticide. Proposed Use: Barley, fruiting vegetable group 8-10, citrus fruit group 10-10, pome fruit group 11-10, and berry subgroups 13-07 B, F & G. Contact: Olga Odiott, RD, (703) 308-9369, email address: .
5. EPA Registration Numbers: 62719-437 and 62719-442. Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0912. Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268. Active ingredient: Methoxyfenozide. Product Type: Insecticide. Proposed Use: Herb subgroup 19A (except chives), dates, sorghum, peas and bean subgroup 6C (except blackeyed and southern pea), fruiting vegetable group 8-10, pome fruit group 11-10, berry subgroups 13-07 A, F & G, sugar apple, cherimoya, atemoya, custard apple, llama, soursop, and biriba. Contact: Olga Odiott, RD, (703) 308-9369, email address :
6. EPA Registration Numbers: 62719-519, 62719-572, 62719-628, 62719-629, and 62719-630. Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0015. Applicant: Dow AgroSciences, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Active ingredient: Aminopyralid. Product Type: Herbicide. Proposed Uses: Weed management in aquatic areas. Contact: Bethany Benbow, RD, (703) 347-8072, email address: .
7. EPA Registration Numbers: 71049-2 and 71049-4. Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0011. Applicant: KIM-C1, LLC, 2547 W. Shaw Ave., Suite 116, Fresno, CA 93711. Active ingredient: Forchlorfenuron. Product Type: Plant Growth Regulator. Proposed Uses: Almond; cherry, sweet fig; pear; pistachio; plum; and prune. Contact: Cynthia Giles-Parker, RD, (703) 305-7740, email address: .
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Environmental protection, Pesticides and pest.
Dated: February 1, 2013.
Daniel J. Rosenblatt,
Acting, Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2013-02921 Filed 2-7-13; 8:45 am]
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Lenice Fontenot Fontenot
Lenice (Fontenot) Fontenot, 91, of Eunice, died Monday, March 9, 2009, at Oak Lane Nursing Home.
She is survived by her two sons, Raymond Fontenot & Wanda of Eunice, Robert Fontenot of Eunice;.six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Lastie & Amythe Ardoin Fontenot; Husband, Clevaine Fontenot; Sisters, Bernice Manuel, Agnes Berzas, & Loyce Jagneaux.
Visitation at Quirk & Son is from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday, March 10, 2009 with a rosary @ 7:00 PM. Reopen at 8:00 AM Wed.
Funeral service will be at St. Anthony Catholic Church at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 11, 2009. Burial to follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.


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At the annual meeting, members read papers, play music, give demonstrations, and display items on a variety of folklore subjects. (For a glimpse at titles of papers presented at meetings over the years, see the List of Meeting Papers.)
The Vice-President/Program Chair plans the program for the next year's meeting, and accepts proposals from members.
To be considered, a paper should meet the following criteria:
It must be on a folklore-related topic (e.g., customs, beliefs, traditions, skills, music, art, legends, superstitions)
The topic must be relevant to Texas and the Southwest.
It must be presented orally, by the author, at the meeting in a 15-20 minute presentation.
Audio-visuals (PowerPoint, videos on DVD, demonstrations, artifacts) may be used and are encouraged.
A manuscript of the presentation must be submitted to the Program Director who will select the papers to be presented at the meeting.


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Hundreds of people, from patients and students to hospital employees and corporate sponsors, will be walking and rolling in Johnson Park this weekend as part of a fundraiser for the Children's Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick.
Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation's Walk 'n Roll, sponsored by Kohl's Department Stores, kicks off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 -NT in Johnson Park, on River Road in Piscataway. The event is expected to attract more than 700 people. Funds raised will support the medical programs of the hospital.
Johnson Park's flat course will be divided into 1-, 2.5-, and 5-mile courses, all of which are accessible for wheelchairs or other adaptive equipment. Participants are encouraged to collect donations and pledges for the event, and every walker will receive a free event T-shirt and a signature reusable grocery bag from Whole Foods.
The WPLJ Party Patrol will be on hand with music, giveaways and prizes. Food and beverages will be provided throughout the morning.
Walk 'n Roll will be followed by Kohl's KidsAbilities Carnival, held to raise money for the nation's largest pediatric rehabilitation center and to help families learn more about caring for children with special needs and autism. The free carnival will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the park, in the main picnic grove off Cedar Lane.
It will feature games and entertainment for kids, with a special awareness for children with disabilities. Face painting, car seat checks, storytelling, a moon bounce, magician, a live band and free food will be offered, including gluten-, wheat-, and casein-free foods, in consideration of children affected by autism.
To participate in the Walk 'n Roll, or for more information, call Beth Anne Myarick at (908) 301-5415 or visit forchildrens.org.