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Comments Thread For: Fighting Words: Pavlik Bolts Before Boxing Breaks Him
by David P. Greisman - Nearly everyone has left a relationship that once was great but had since become no longer as good as it should have been and never could get better. Some of us have still stuck around too long, fooling ourselves into reminiscing about the past rather than recognizing the present.
Too many boxers fail to extricate themselves from their dependent relationship with this Sweet Science, a relationship fueled by adrenaline and testosterone, by the gamble of taking more punches in order to receive more paychecks.
That is why it was surprising yet refreshing to hear Kelly Pavliks reasons for retiring. If those reasons are genuine, then his announcement made late last week was a good decision, an exception in a sport where bad decisions tend to be the rule.
"When you stay in the sport too long you have health problems. That's a big, big thing for me," Pavlik told Dan Rafael of ESPN.com. "I'm not talking about now. I'm talking about in the future. I'm talking about when I'm 55 or 60. What's gonna happen to me then? Why take any more chances, especially in that sport. It's a brutal sport, and you never know what can happen. I won the world title, I defended my title, I was champ for three years and I made good money. Why take the chance of medical problems? [Click Here To Read More]
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Fair dues to Pavlik for his decision. I hope he lives a good life with all this money he's tucked away - he's earned it. Looking back though, I still think it's a shame that the Williams fight never happened. It was guaranteed to be a good scrap. Hell, even possible FOTY material on par with Martinez-Williams.
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He'll be back. (Pavlik from retirement, 2013)
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If he can find himself a career that he enjoys and makes a decent living at, he will stay away. I wish him luck.
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The internet says his net worth is $6 million; so he should be okay for a while.
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he should open a sports bar. I'd go have a drink or ten at Pavlik's Pub
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the thing with pavlik is he used to be a blue collar worker before he hit the big stage...he's not known for living large but I really don't believe he would've continued after cussing out arum and his management if he didn't feel he needed the cash...he chose to fight the will rosinskys of the division instead
he also sounded very excited about working with garcia until ward had the surgery
I'm pretty sure he'll be back...there aren't any business ventures he can get into and I don't think he'll be looking to get back to hard labour in his mid forties
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If he's worth $6M, all he needs to do is invest the principal wisely. If he can obtain a 5% annual return, a reasonable goal, that's $300K a year in income produced from the funds while never reaching into the principal. Solid living.
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The networks have toned down the sounds of the crowds more because the commentators loooove the sound of their own voices more. But kudos to this weekends BAD crew, first time in a long time I didn't have to use the MUTE button. Bob Papa actually does blow by blows rather then when Jim Lampley is working, talking about what this guy or that guy (who isn't even fighting) was doing back in 1992 in a country far far away.
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Pavlik didn't need to leave boxing before it broke him. Pavlik will break himself. I wonder how many days/weeks will go by before he is in the boxers behaving badly section
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The Promise Keeper is the first feature film on the Monami slate.
While talent management, television, and film production are at the core of Monami Entertainment's business, Scott-Young's background in marketing has led her to brand and consumer product development. She is part owner and Chief Marketing Officer of MYX Fusions, a fruit-infused premium, ready-to-drink moscato beverage.[3]
Mona's business and philanthropic achievements have garnered recognition from a variety of prestigious organizations, including Black Enterprise, Vibe magazine, and The Hollywood Reporter. She has been honored with awards from the National Association of Black Female Executives in Music Entertainment, ASCAP's "Woman Behind the Music" Award,[1] "Marketer of the Year" by Ad Age, and she was recently recognized by the National Congress and Convention of Haitian-Americans. She currently serves on the board of The Haitian Roundtable, The RSQ Foundation, and The GrassROOTS Foundation.
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- ^ a b "ASCAP Honors Janelle Monáe, Siedah Garrett, Monica and Other Leading Ladies in Music at 3rd Annual Women Behind the Music Series". ascap.com.
- ^ Delerme, Felipe (May 8, 2013). "Personal History: Mona Scott-Young". TheFader.com. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
- ^ Breslin, Susannah (July 15, 2013). "Nicki Minaj Battles Hip-Hop's Heavy Hitters For Booze Supremacy". Forbes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
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- Dorsey, Cynthia L. (April 28, 2015). "Is Mona Scott-Young A Game Changer In Telling Our Stories?". MadameNoire. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- Mitchell, Gail (March 25, 2016). "Mona Scott-Young, the Brains Behind VH1's 'Love & Hip Hop,' Sounds Off on Sexism, Reality TV and Missy Elliott's Next Album". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- Mitchell, Gail (March 12, 2015). "'Love & Hip-Hop' Creator Mona Scott-Young To Be Honored". Billboard. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- Williams, Brennan (June 11, 2014). "Black Fraternities & Sororities Band Together To Shut Down Mona Scott-Young's Latest Project". The Huffington Post. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
- "Mona Scott-Young Appoints Dorothy Toran as Monami Entertainment VP". yahoo.com. September 17, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
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(60% grenache and 40% mourvedre): Inky ruby. Heady aromas of red fruit liqueur, lavender, sandalwood and cola, with a smoky mineral topnote. Picks up a darker fruit character with air, showing superb concentration and spicy lift. The floral and cola notes come back strong on the finish, which is framed by smooth, sweet, harmonious tannins. This sexy Chateauneuf was one of the most impressive '11s that I tasted from the southern Rhone this year.


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2012 Arizona Latina Trailblazers Honored
Community members gathered to celebrate four of the state's pioneering women at the fourth annual Arizona Latina Trailblazers event on March 28, 2012 at Phoenix Art Museum. Cheers, laughter, applause, and tears greeted the stories of Amanda Aguirre, the first Latina to represent the Yuma area in the State Legislature in over 130 years; Liz Archuleta, who became the first Latina elected to the Coconino County Board of Supervisors in 120 years; Terri Cruz, who is recognized as the "mother" of Chicanos Por La Causa; and Anna Maria Chávez, the first Hispanic woman selected to serve as President/CEO of the Girl Scouts of the USA in its 100-year history.
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... and everything feels much better.
It's been almost pleasant being a Villa fan for the past couple of weeks; with this Tuesday's scheduled match against Bolton being postponed, the glow that comes with winning has lasted that little bit longer. There's nothing like a victory to put an extra spring in the step and Villa's 1-0 win over Fulham was perfectly timed; without a home win since the beginning of winter 2011 (November 5, to be precise), this was a first Villa Park three-pointer for four months.
The victory was literally scrambled, substitute striker Andreas Weimann scoring on all fours after following up his first effort, a header, which was blocked by Fulham 'keeper Mark Schwarzer. The goal came in the 94th minute.
The scruffiness of the goal didn't matter, and in a way, it was scored in befitting style; Weimann wasn't the only one on his knees - Villa manager Alex McLeish was just about there, too, in the build-up to the game, with pressure mounting due to continued underwhelming performances and results. His relief - and the relief among the home fans - was palpable on the final whistle. As was the delight among the players.
A big win? Not in the sense of how it was achieved - Villa played reasonably neat football but nothing more than that - and not in terms of the opponents. Fulham can be ruthless at home, but toothless away. But in the context of a testing and challenging season, yes; this pushed Villa significantly away from the bottom three and rendered relegation a distinct threat.
Victories for Blackburn and QPR (over Liverpool; I'm saying nothing to those fans who berated me back in December for claiming Arsenal were a more complete side than the Reds and would have the better campaign in the league: 13 points now separating those two) have tightened things up just under Villa but there's still a ten-point gap between us and the relegation places.
Mathematically, we're still in trouble but realistically, it's surely going to take a hell of a swing in points for Villa to drop. One of the current bottom three needs to win at least three of their remaining nine or ten games, coupled with us taking next to nothing in terms of points, for that to happen. I can't see Wolves or Wigan doing that. Bolton might, at a stretch.
So, what could be the ugliest goal of Weimann's entire career could be crucial. Villa can, properly, look forward, not back. There are fixtures, of course, to see out - and some pretty difficult ones at that (Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all coming up in the next five games - ouch) but the talk already is of the summer and pushing on.
We've even had the boost of a new signing - in March. Nothing too dramatic; a Bosman free signing. But it could be a shrewd one: the Australian midfielder Brett Holman from AZ Alkmaar. It's fair to say I knew little about him until a week ago, and I don't know a tremendous amount more now, other than the fact he's 27 years old, is versatile enough to be able to play in midfield, out wide and in behind a centre-forward, like a second striker, and he's widely acknowledged as being Australia's current star player.
It's a signing with a little bit of imagination behind it (McLeish has described him as 'a hell of a player') and a welcome change to the recent approach of beefing out the squad with expensive surplus from other Premier League clubs.
It's an encouraging start to what I suspect will be a busy summer at Villa, as the streamlining of the squad continues. It needs to: still too many established players in the comfort zone, barely justifying their status and wages. It cannot be ignored that Villa had six players groomed through its Academy involved against Fulham: Gabby Agbonlahor, Chris Herd, Gary Gardner, Barry Bannan, Mark Albrighton and Andreas Weimann. Another Ciaran Clark, is more or less a nailed-on starter when fit - he's currently back in training after a knee ligament strain. The onus is on the continued promotion of young talent at Villa Park, and the evidence of it occurring is there. The conveyor belt is now fully functional.
Clark aside, those six should all be involved against Arsenal on Saturday. There may even be a first Premier League start for Weimann, with an injury doubt against Charles N'Zogbia - who did manage to cast a shadow this week with some published mutterings about his role in the team, coming via an interview with French newspaper L'Equipe, subsequently explained/apologised for/retracted on the club website.
If N'Zogbia is unavailable, McLeish needs to shuffle his pack and his striking options are limited, with Darren Bent, of course, sidelined. It could come down to a start for Weimann, or a recall for Emile Heskey. I'll leave you to guess which selection may further convince fans that Villa are moving forward.
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Movies of Hong Kong in the nostalgic era of the fifties.
DVD # 2 HONG KONG 1949/50. Black and white films originally on 9,5mm film size. The author follows a management course, then travels by slow boat to Hong Kong in 1949, just after WW2. Scenes of the British colony from 1949-51 as experienced by the author. His first car, the old waterfront, trips into the New Territories, cruises on water, HK Central and Sheung wan district, Kowloon, Ho Man Tin Hill. Visit to the Buddhist monastry on Lantau island before it was being rebuilt and a tour around the New Territories, walled city and beaches. 5 Chapters. Length: more than one hour. Excerpts of this DVD may be seen on YouTube (see below).
HK Central and Sheung Wan, the waterfront, Aberdeen, typhoon, big Shek-Kip-Mei fire, the beaches, trips to the New Territories etc..Length: about one hour and twenty minutes.
Video clips of selections of the abovementioned films may by seen at YouTube (select '480' resolution)
Only these films, of which YouTube clips were made, are available. My many other Hong Kong clips should be downloaded at YouTube
I can make copies on DVD of the abovementioned films for you at Ç 12 each, including postage. Email to: email@example.com, after deleting NOSPAM from the email-address. Payment by PayPal or otherwise. If you choose PayPal I can request them to send you an invoice. For Hong Kong residents there is a special arrangement to obtain the HK DVD's locally at a reduced price. Ask for details.
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Many of the scenes in the above films were used in TV programs as hardly any footage of Hong kong in the fifties is available.


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Sorry for _really_ late responce.
I recently found this patch in linux-next.
In general, I like this patch.
> + case PR_SET_TIMERSLACK:
> + if (arg2 <= 0)
> + current->timer_slack_ns =
> + current->default_timer_slack_ns;
> + else
> + current->timer_slack_ns = arg2;
> + break;
> default:
> error = -EINVAL;
> break;
I wonder to why PR_SET_TIMERSLACK decreasing doesn't need root privilege.
nice() systemcall is
- nice increasing (pirority decreasing) doesn't need root privilege.
- nice decreasing (priority incriasing) need root privilege.
So, I think time slack setting need similar one.
Otherwise, non-privilege user can increase power consumpsion easily by PR_SET_TIMERSLACK.
What do you think?
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Reflections on a Rival: The Los Angeles Lakers
This is the first edition of a new feature here at 48 Minutes of Hell entitled "Reflections on a Rival." Some teams deserve more than a discussion of a single match-up. The Lakers are one of those teams.
During the last decade the San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most successful franchises in all of professional sports. 4 Championships. A playoff appearance every year since the 97-98 season. No first round exits during that stretch. It is a legacy of dominance that most fans dream of and few have the pleasure of experiencing. And yet these glorious years have not come without their fair share of pain. And more often than not, that pain has been caused by the boys in purple and gold.
In the 5 meetings between Gregg Popovich and Phil Jackson in the post-season, Popovich has only managed to walk away with a single series victory. Although the Lakers have failed to finish the job as often as the Spurs (earning only 3 rings over the same decade long stretch despite 5 trips to the finals), they are the only franchise whose achievements even compare. They are without a doubt our arch-enemy.
In the regular season, our fortunes have been more evenly matched. During Popovich's and Jackson's joint tenures, SA and LA have evenly split the 34 regular season games they have played against one another. This is a pretty uncommon statistic for the Spurs: I can assure you no other franchise has a better postseason than regular season record against us.
There are any number of key match-ups this evening, so I'll go through them one-by-one:
Parker vs. Fisher
Derek Fisher is a good defender. Both physical and crafty, he can keep up with men several years younger than him (for instance, Fisher has drawn 32 offensive fouls this season, the most of any NBA player. He led the league last year with 55). The official scouting report on the Parker-Fisher match-up is that Fisher, at age 34, cannot keep up with Parker's quickness. But in all honesty, Fisher did a decent job combating the elusive frenchman during last season's playoff series.
The key difference in this game compared to the '08 Western Conference Finals will be Parker's improved jump shot. He is nailing his mid-range looks at a much higher rate than last season and that is making him considerably more difficult to defend. If Fisher can no longer play off him or confidently go under the pick to prevent the dribble-drive, I am not sure he will be able to prevent penetration as successfully (or even funnel Parker into the waiting arms of LA's shot blockers).
Lamar Odom vs. Ime Udoka
Udoka hasn't seen the minutes this year that he was getting at the end of last season and rightfully so: His play has fallen off a tad. But he may see a decent amount of time this evening as no Spur matches up as well against Lamar Odom as Udoka. He has the size to bang with Lamar on the block. He has the quickness to pursue him to the perimeter. No other Spur has the ability to handle both these assignments. I can't be positive this is the decision Popovich will make, but I strongly believe it is the right one.
Thomas/Bonner/Oberto vs. Bynum/Gasol
The frontcourt combination of Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol is the full-throated manifestation of the Spurs' worst fears. Tim and I have talked extensively about our concerns regarding our frontcourt depth and the Lakers big men are exactly the reason why. In recent weeks we've increasingly noted the Spurs' struggles on the glass and there is no reason to expect that to improve in anyway this evening.
I would say "expect Thomas to see some solid minutes," but I'm not positive that will be Popovich's approach. Instead of going head-to-head with Bynum and Gasol, Pop may try to subvert their size by playing surprisingly small lineups and unashamedly gambling our chances at victory on the rate our 3-pointers are falling. In all honesty, I am not sure I have a better prescription. We have never faced the two of them together. During the recap I'll be sure to include extended thoughts on how we chose to approach this situation.
Kobe Bryant
When you figure out how to stop Kobe Bryant, you give me a call.
Closing Thoughts
Tonight is going to be a tough game. The Lakers are the only team in the Western Conference that is definitively better than the Spurs and they create match-up problems for us all over the floor. But despite that fact this remains a very winnable game. Relax and enjoy it. One day, many years from now, we will all look back and pine for the days when players like Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan roamed the courts of Los Angeles and San Antonio. Win or lose, these are two great teams and it has been a pleasure to watch them do battle all these years. The game starts at 9 Eastern/8 Central on ESPN.


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Action and comedy come to the fore this week as 'Iron Man 2' and 'Get Him to the Greek' arrive on DVD and Blu-ray. 'Iron Man 2' is, of course, the sequel that all Marvel fans have been waiting for; it's pumped with action sequences and a story line that actually advances the main character's motivations and development. 'Greek' is a comic take on the music business, with a young record company exec forced to babysit a raunchy rock store on his way to make a comeback concert appearance. Let's not forget 'Babies,' a pleasing documentary look at one year in the life of four babies from around the world. And, to round out the week's releases, there's a Blu-ray edition of the granddaddy of all monster movies, 'King Kong.'
'Iron Man 2'
What It's About: Iron Man Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) has a lot of problems: the government wants his Iron Man suit for weapons research, his palladium power supply is slowly killing him, his nasty competitor Justin Hammer (Sam Rockwell) is dogging his heels, girl friend Pepper (Gwyneth Paltrow) doesn't want to have anything to do with him, and resentful Russian science whiz Ivan Vanko (Mickey Rourke) has created super villain Whiplash to give Iron Man a run for his money. What's a super hero to do? Pass the champagne.
It's Kinda Like: 'The Dark Knight' meets 'King of the Rocket Men'
What We Say: Sometimes you just gotta root for the villain -- 'specially when he really one-ups the hero. We were all for the Joker in 'The Dark Knight' and we kinda got behind Whiplash here -- only if to knock some sense into Tony Stark/Iron Man. Despite all the interesting back story and political intrigue, the film only really takes off when Iron Man battles the robots. Next time, Marvel: more Scarlett Johansson/Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, please.
• Extras: The DVD is pretty sparse (with commentary and a few deleted scenes) but the Blu-ray version heaps on the behind-the-scenes-featurettes and an interactive "S.H.I.E.L.D. Data Vault."
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'Get Him to the Greek'
What It's About: What do you do with a fading rock star who's last album was a bust and whose life has spiraled down into a mixture of drugs and booze? Why you book him on the 'Today Show' and get him a gig at the prestigious Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. And then try to get him from London to New York to Hollywood in three short days, fending off groupies, orgies, boozefests and general activities that surely signal the end of Western Civilization. That's the premise behind 'Get Him to the Greek,' with talented shlub Jonah Hill as a record company exec tasked to get Brit rock star Aldous Snow (the talented snarky Russell Brand) to the Greek on time.
It's Kinda Like: 'Spinal Tap' meets 'American Pie'
What We Say: We like Hill and Brand but the pair have difficulty carrying this at-times-lumbering comedy that borders on the obscene; the movie seems to have a life all its own with or without the main leads. Chalk that success -- part raunch, part music-biz industry satire, part slapstick -- to Nicholas Stoller, who wrote and directed 'Greek' as well as directing 2008's 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall.' 'Greek' has its hilarious moments -- but also an over indulgent focus on bodily fluids, gratuitous slang and sex -- particularly the unrated version.
• Extras: Both the DVD and Blu-ray have deleted and extended scenes, a gag reel, several featurettes, music videos and a funny promo for Sarah Marshall's new TV series, 'Blind Medicine.' The Blu-ray adds cast auditions.
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What It's About: This enthralling documentary tracks the first year in the lives of four babies from four different countries: Ponijao, who lives with her family near Opuwo, Namibia; Bayarjargal, who resides with his family in Mongolia, near Bayanchandmani; Mari, who lives with her family in Tokyo, Japan; and Hattie, who resides with her family in the United States, in San Francisco. It's a fascinating study that reveals the differences and, more importantly, the similarities among human beings.
It's Kinda Like: 'March of the Penguins' with kids
What We Say: This is a cute outing that's part anthropological treatise, part travelogue, part cultural study. You'll be hard-pressed to dislike any of the sequences in the film -- babies are just so darn cute, no matter what country they're from. Cuddle up with someone you love and while away a brief 80 minute adventure.
• Extras: "The Babies: Three Years Later" featurette.
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King Kong
Why the Re-Release? Warner Home Video has been taking great pains to plumb its catalog for classic films to turn into Blu-ray gems, and they're added 1933's 'King Kong' to the short list of legendary movies getting new high-def treatments ('The Wizard of Oz', 'Gone With the Wind,' 'North by Northwest,' 'Doctor Zhivago'). They've taken on the mighty Kong and sharpened up the picture (though there's still a lot of grain and soft images due to the source material) and beefed up the mono soundtrack with DTS-HD Master Audio sound. This version, like the previous 2005 restoration, includes several gruesome scenes that were excised for later theatrical (and DVD) re-issues. It's one of the greatest films of all times and a must for any home video collection.
Special Features: A commentary with special effects icon Ray Harryhausen, effects master Ken Ralston, actress Fay Wray and producer Merian C. Cooper; 'RKO Production 601: The Making of Kong, The Eighth Wonder of the World,' and almost three-hour long, seven-part documentary on the making of the film; 'I'm King Kong! The Exploits of Merian C. Cooper,' a fascinating featurette on the filmmaker-producer; 'The Lost Spider Pit Sequence,' a fabulous special effects sequence cut from the film.
Is It Worth Upgrading? This edition doesn't add anything to the special features on the 2005 double-disc special edition -- but it doesn't come packed in a 32-page digibook with production photos, notes, and a background of director Merian C. Cooper. The image and sound is indeed better than the DVD, but the qualitative jump is not nearly as impressive as several recent, more modern films' transformations into high-def. If you don't have the 2005 edition, this version is a must. If you own that DVD special edition, you might want to put this on the backburner while you await some of the other fourth quarter Blu-ray releases.
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Seaview - A Dolce Resort, in Galloway, N.J., has completed a $1.4 million capital improvement project.
The Bay Course, home of the ShopRite LPGA Classic, and the Pines Course underwent a series of refinements during the off-season. Highlighting the renovations to Seaview's Bay Course is a complete bunker restoration project, complemented by re-turfed fescue mounds along the fairways and an improved drainage system on certain holes. The Pines Course at Seaview also benefited from a bunker restoration; a cart path upgrade; and the removal of select trees throughout the course, designed to open up the fairways.
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By BILL MOORE
Special to the Press-Register
The debate on lottery and gambling in Alabama is unresolved despite years of debate. All viewpoints on the issue probably rest on one or another assessment of costs vs. benefits, positives vs. negatives.
Some people believe that the negatives of either lotteries or gambling (loss of family budget, social and moral ills, etc.) are much greater than the benefits (small or large revenue increase, chance of personal wealth). Others feel that the benefits surely are greater than any negatives.
I believe that the reasonable approach is to first consider critically whether either a state lottery or gaming/casino-style gambling could offer a revenue source that is a net positive for our state.
Casino-style gambling seems very popular with many people. It is done in a generally more attractive and exciting environment than a lottery.
When people win large sums at a casino, their photos and winnings are sometimes displayed on billboards. (The amount these patrons put into the casinos over their gaming careers is not displayed, nor is the large number of people who have lost large sums.)
These factors can create a very positive image of gambling, at least at an emotional level.
It is an obvious mathematical fact that the casinos can only give back to their patrons a small part of the money they take in. The vast proportion must go to overhead and profits.
Let me note that beyond this, a considerable part of the profits may go out of state. (Even many locally owned casinos would likely have out-of-state shareholders).
Bear in mind also that the amount of revenue to the state is only a part of the profits. The portion of the casino's intake which goes toward overhead, such as the opulent buildings and those glorious billboards, comes straight out of that family budget.
It is impossible for me to believe that this practice is an overall benefit to our state.
Lotteries might not be perfect, either. Many people feel that the private sector, even the casino business, would be better than a public sector option such as a lottery (due to the reputed inefficiency of anything the government runs).
Honestly, though, do we really believe that any loss due to supposed government inefficiency could possibly be greater than the amount casinos would remove via after-tax profits and overhead?
Lottery revenue and winnings are more likely to stay in a state than money put into a casino. In addition, lottery tickets could be sold at more locations.
A lottery is obviously a much greater potential source of revenue.
It is also a fact that a behavior is more likely to become addictive when the "reward" is given soon after the behavior in question. This is why drugs are usually more addictive when smoked than when taken most other ways. (Smoking will generally deliver the drug very quickly from the lungs via the pulmonary veins to the heart and a short stretch of arteries to the brain).
Which seems a more desirable option from the addiction viewpoint: a lottery drawing hours or days after purchase, or casinos with wins seconds or minutes after actions?
Some would reject either a lottery or a casino for moral reasons. I would remind them that the institution of a lottery would remove the argument of budgetary gain from the rhetorical arsenal of the casino proponents.
This might well be sufficient to make our state safe from rapacious gaming interests. Also, a lottery for an end such as education should be as morally acceptable as a church raffle.
Bill Moore is a resident of Foley. The Press-Register welcomes reader submissions for "Your Word" on topics of general interest. They should contain about 650 words and be mailed to "Your Word," P.O. Box 2488, Mobile, Ala. 36652 or sent via e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Work Finishing up at Makai Golf Club on Kauai
Aerial View of Makai Golf Club
The Makai golf course on Kauai's north shore has long been considered one of Hawaii's top 27-hole layouts. Over the years it's been ranked as one of Hawaii's top courses.
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Makai opened in 1971. It's comprised of three nine-hole courses that extend like spokes from the clubhouse and encompass 200 acres. Each nine has a distinctive name that reflects its predominant traits: the Lakes Course (winds around lakes), Ocean (runs to the coastline and back) and Woods (meanders through native forests).
In October 2008, a multi-million-dollar renovation was initiated at Makai. The firm of Robert Trent Jones II, the architects of the original Makai layout, is overseeing the renovation. The golf course construction phase (see below) has been completed, and the project is now in the grow-in phase.
The course is currently closed, with reopening planned for January 2010. The revitalized Makai will feature an 18-hole course (comprised of what were the Ocean and Lakes nines) and a separate nine-hole course (Woods).
The renovations involve:
Golf Course Construction Phase:
Introduction of Seashore Paspalum to the teeing areas, fairways, and greens.
Reconfiguring the strategy of greens complexes.
Bold reshaping of bunkers and filling with G-3 Silica sand.
Additional tee boxes to provide gold tees.
Upgrading of the practice facility to include two large, new practice tees, a practice fairway bunker, and a new, expanded practice putting green.
Grow-In Phase:
Irrigation, fertilization, and mowing of new turf.
Post-construction clean up of the course.
Grooming of trees and vegetation.
Ongoing Renovation Projects:
New golf course signage.
Remodeling of restroom facilities.
Renovation of the Golf Clubhouse is planned to start in 2010; a temporary clubhouse will be in use during this renovation period.
For more information, visit www.princeville.com/makai_course.html.
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The 2011 Aiken Trained Horse of the Year broke well out of the gate and set the early fractions, but was no match for the winner. The 4-year-old daughter of the 2003 Horse of the Year Mineshaft is trained by Kiaran McLaughlin, and was broken and trained in Aiken by Tim Jones.
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In our portfolios, I include anecdotal notes, photographs, art, stories, and other samples of children's work. I take photos of children building with blocks, participating in science explorations, dramatic play, pretend-reading a story, etc. and attach it to a page along with a description of what the child was doing and quotes of things the child said while engaged in the activity. I sometimes also take photos of artwork or other projects that are too large or bulky to put in a portfolio.
I do hands-on activities in my class rather than worksheets, but when I need something for a portfolio, I think about how to make a "hard copy" of the same activity. For example, if I am assessing sorting, I have children sort paper cutouts to glue on divided paper, rather than sorting manipulatives in a divided tray. I use the paper punchers that are sold in craft stores for assessment of sorting, patterns, and counting. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes: apples, stars, hearts, bears, leaves, butterflies, etc.
I like to write the objective on the back of each paper I add to the portfolio. This way the parents understand the purpose of the activity. For example, "Math: Making an AABB pattern" or "Math: Sorting by size" or "Literacy: Retelling a story". One way to do this is to print labels with the objectives on them and stick them to the back of the paper. If you print out all of your labels ahead of time, it can work as a list of which samples need to be added to the portfolio and which children were absent when a sample was completed.
I use the portfolios during parent conferences to show what children have accomplished. I also use them when I need to fill out progress reports.
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I use notebooks with children's work in clear page protectors. The children's work is placed in chronological order. I like using the clear page protectors because children can flip through their book to look at their photos and work. I keep the portfolios out where the children can get them anytime. I use notebooks with clear covers with a photo of the child in the front sleeve.
Update: As of 2011, I changed schools and began using the Work Sampling System Online. I no longer use the notebooks because the portfolio is online. Even if you don't have Work Sampling Online, you could make e-portfolios by organizing the students' work into folders on the computer. Work Sampling has four types of samples collected for each child: notes, matrices, samples (photos of the children's work), and photos (photos of the children in action).
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A congenital pattern of prominent capillaries and veins is present and is manifested as a bluish-red, lace-like pattern over the trunk, limbs, and face of the neonate. These mottled areas easily blanch with slight pressure, and the overlying skin has a thin, parchment-like quality. Congenital glaucoma, patent ductus arteriosus, and mental retardation have also been reported.Skin biopsy of the involved areas shows dilated capillaries and veins, with occasional thin-walled sinusoids in both the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. Ectatic vessels confined only to the dermis have also been reported.Cutis marmorata telangiectasia congenita (CMTC) has been described with other vascular defects such as local varicosities, hemangiomatous malformations, and bone and soft tissue atrophy and hypertrophy. This has raised the possibility that CMTC is part of the spectrum of the Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. However, in most of the cases, the disorder
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In grades 6 – 8, students are ready for new levels of intellectual challenge. If they have followed Great Minds's Wheatley Portfolio up to this point, they should have a strong background in mythology, folktales, and fables from around the world; classic and contemporary fiction and poetry; and literary nonfiction related to historical and select scientific topics. They should be able to write a short paper in which they articulate a central idea and support it with examples from texts.
Through the diverse use of texts, new topics are introduced and old ones reintroduced in greater depth deliberately across the middle school grades. As in the earlier grades, many units combine fictional narratives with historical accounts; students may build background knowledge while considering similarities and differences between fiction and nonfiction. For example, in seventh grade, students build upon the "Literary Heroes" unit from Grade 4, and then read about the Middle Ages, as they compare varying depictions of medieval characters. Students make connections between literature and science as well: In sixth grade, they read about flying from literary, historical, and scientific perspectives, and in seventh grade they consider to what extent the science in science fiction must be truthful.
The arts are integrated into the units, both for comparison with literature and for enrichment. Through class discussion, close reading, and careful writing, students deepen their understanding of all of these works and concepts. The suggested texts reflect a wide variety of cultural and personal perspectives and accommodate a range of interests. The unifying themes allow students to consider what seemingly disparate texts have in common; for instance, one unit focuses on determination, another on survival in the wild, and another on the greater good. The arts are deeply integrated into select units; students look at how authors and artists are similar in a grade eight unit, "Authors and Artists."
Students hone their writing skills through a variety of assignments and projects. They learn to write cogent arguments, responses to literature and informational text, narratives, reflective essays, and more. Each unit includes word study, with special attention to word origins and history. Students work with graphic organizers in order to clarify their ideas and plan their writing. They engage in discussions, give presentations, and deliver expressive readings of literature. By the end of eighth grade, students have learned many ways of looking at a text, have built historical, scientific, and cultural knowledge and understanding, and have learned to express their ideas clearly. They are prepared to explore literature as a subject in itself and to engage in close textual analysis.
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oneworld Airlines' Bid for Level Playing Field Draws Broad Support From Nearly 500 Elected and Public Officials and Airports Throughout the United States
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nearly 500 elected and public officials from across the United States have sent letters asking the Federal government to level the playing field by granting global antitrust immunity to five oneworld® airlines. These officials state that businesses, consumers and communities they represent all will benefit from the proposed arrangement among American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Finnair and Royal Jordanian.
The five airlines today announced that they have filed letters of support from elected and public officials from 47 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), which is expected to issue its decision by Oct. 31, 2009. In addition to the application to the U.S. DOT, American, British Airways and Iberia continue to work with the European Union through its regulatory process and remain hopeful that they will be in a position to proceed with implementation by the end of this year.
Federal-level support includes 28 U.S. Senators and 133 U.S. Representatives. At the state and local level, 43 Governors and Lieutenant Governors, representing more than 83 percent of the U.S. population, and 110 Mayors who represent an aggregate population of more than 37 million, have written in support of the airlines' effort to gain approval to work more closely together and compete more effectively with other alliances that already have received immunity.
Federal Elected Officials Weigh In With Support
"Approval of American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia's pending application will give consumers more travel options, increase competition for international travel and create jobs in Illinois," said Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin, D-Ill. "I stand with airports and businesses across Illinois in supporting this alliance and the economic activity it stands to create."
"Putting oneworld on an equal footing with other airline alliances is vital and will be a positive for Fort Worth. More competition among airline alliances will bring more travel choices with a combined route network and provide more seamless service among American, British Airways and Iberia," said U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas. "It will also provide travelers with more opportunities to earn and redeem frequent flyer miles on flights worldwide."
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The application is also supported by 129 U.S. airports representing more than half of all departures from airports within the 50 states, as well as the Puerto Rico Ports Authority and the Manchester Airport Group in the United Kingdom.
With the 499 letters from elected and public officials and airports announced today, the alliance has received a grand total of 3,382 letters for support from 47 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Previously filed were 2,883 letters from 521 corporations and small businesses, 615 travel industry organizations, and 356 other groups such as non-profits and chambers of commerce.
This broad-based support demonstrates that antitrust immunity will deliver more convenient, improved travel options for customers and enhance service on oneworld's network of 8,951 daily departures to 663 destinations in 134 countries. As a result, oneworld, of which American, British Airways and Iberia are key members, will compete more effectively with the Star and SkyTeam global airline alliances that already enjoy antitrust immunity.
For more information about the airlines' application for antitrust immunity and a complete list of support letters filed with the DOT, visit www.moretravelchoices.com. Visit AA's YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/americanairlines for video information about this and other initiatives at American Airlines.
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