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UPSC Chief's Advice to Avoid Coaching Centres
By Express News Service - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Published: 19th December 2013 08:36 AM
Last Updated: 19th December 2013 08:36 AM
Respect your culture, society and language to learn about your country and equip yourself before aspiring for civil service jobs, UPSC chairman D P Agrawal exhorted the civil service aspirants who came for an interactive session here on Wednesday. Speaking at the session organised by the Kerala State Civil Service Academy here, Agrawal said these days the students, who have to be part of the universities, quit the universities for attending coaching centres.
"But the coaching centres turn them into machines for mugging up things. One should study a subject in its depth," he said.
70 per cent of science and engineering graduates who aspire for civil services prefer humanities as an optional subject. In that case, one has to go beyond peripheral knowledge to score high.
"One has to study in-depth about his or her village, district, state and country before accumulating knowledge about the world. You should first be interested in knowing more about the society you live," he said.
Stressing the need for developing respect for languages, especially for our own languages, he said that there was no truth in the propaganda that UPSC was against regional languages.
"There was a hue and cry about the Commission differentiating between languages. Maximum freedom is given to choose languages. Actually one who learns languages can be a better person," the chairman, who was a former professor in IT at the IIT said..
"The Commission supports all languages in the 8th Schedule. We are committed to respecting languages. The conclusion that we are against a particular language is not true," he said.
Agrawal also pointed out that irrespective of the language chosen for the main exam, there is an option to select any language for the interview. "There will be interpreters to translate. We take expert interpreters from Parliament. But one has to give clear answers. In case of interpreters making mistakes we will blacklist them," he said.
Speaking about the newly introduced paper of Ethics, Agrawal admitted that the paper was a little tough. However, all the questions are about Indian ethos."If you don't know the country, the development scenario, you cannot mug up," he said.
"Coming to the interview part, it is not the judgement of one's expertise on a subject. However, if you don't know or remember what you have studied a few years back, it cannot be taken lightly," Agrawal said.
He also said UPSC's reputation was very high and nobody could recommend anyone and if at all anyone recommends, it would be of no use.
In the interview, normally, questions are simple. One has to speak from the heart with all honesty. However, candidates have a tendency to speak lies about even hobbies which will not do them any good. "Be yourself. Face the exam and interview honestly. Only innate qualities will help you," he advised the civil service aspirants.
Also he was very critical about aspirants who have the habit of reading only one newspaper.
"Read more newspapers, including regional language dailies, to get a more balanced approach towards issues and to get more informed," he advised. Former Additional Chief Secretary Babu Paul, Former Secretary of Shipping K Mohandas and Civil Service Academy officials attended.
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Survivors who had losses in Adams, Amite, Clarke, Forrest, George, Hinds, Lincoln, Marion, Pike, Stone, Walthall, Warren and Wilkinson counties are now eligible to register. Hancock, Harrison, Jackson and Pearl River counties also are designated.
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stock goes up 37% in 2 hours and no one talking.
As a long-term investor, I could care less...Ping me when its priced at 2 times book value...
As a long term investor in this stock.....you are a moron.
I read more than I post. Quite a day at the end.
right..... tomorrow the key......will Schumer and Polisi get in the way?


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Skip to comments.Vendor recorded selling beer in the washroom at Redskins games
Posted on 10/28/2009 5:06:42 AM PDT by canuck_conservative
The Washington City Paper reports that the team's vendors were selling beer to patrons while they made use of the facilities last Sunday during their game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The report says a poster named Gracelander first complained about the washroom sales more than a year ago on the Redskins' official message board ExtremeSkins.com.
"[W]hat made me mad was when I went to the bathroom at the start of the 3rd quarter and this guy was in the BATHROOM selling beers to guys who waited for the urinals. I found this just wrong on so many accounts."
While Gracelander later noted on the message board that stadium management apologized for the behavior of the vendors, the user returned last Sunday and recorded video evidence of the overzealous sales tactics.
A spokesperson for the Redskins was unable to confirm if the vendor had been fired but the official told ABC's Washington affiliate that "appropriate action was taken."
The Redskins next play Monday night at home against the Philadelphia Eagles.
In theory, setting up shop in the washroom is a good way to kill two birds with one stone.
Who wouldn't want to buy a can while hitting the can? The particular vendor in the video was probably raking in the cash compared to his colleagues, who were not as creative (or, you know, have standards).
It also brings up a lot of questions as a vendor, would you try to get customers on the way in or the way out?
Good customer service would dictate selling on the way out, when someone is ready to fill up again. But then, selling on the way in means not having to wonder if your patron took the time to, uh, wash up before doing business with you.
(Excerpt) Read more at network.nationalpost.com ...
I don't see the issue. If you are that easily offended the what are you doing at an NFL game to begin with?
Sorry, don't see any problem with this, unless the vendor is blocking my route to the urinal.
Why is he being punished for reading the market and accurately determining whereto sell his product?
Punish the successful?
As Archie Bunker said.... you can't buy beer, you only rent it.
Actually it's pretty smart as the vendor has an assembly of his target domographic.
Best place to see the Redskins play.
Archie Bunker said it best
"...You cant buy beer...you can only rent it..."
Was he recycling?
It could be worse, there was a couple (ahem) getting to know one another in the restroom at the opener of the Cowboys new stadium.
Sounds like the very model of efficiency to me. After all, you only rent that beer.
Capitalism at work.
What's the problem?
The vendor has a captive audience. He's a smart guy. He's making more money with less effort that the schlubs carrying their heavy load up and down the stairs. Give credit where credit is due.
OK. Alright, you win. You nailed it. You hit it out of the park! LOL!
So, I guess that beer really did taste like piss?
Not to mention a captive audience.
My experience is that after the first 6 pack, there's a short cycle time. So, this is good marketing.
Efficiency is a hallmark of successful capitalism, and the ones that never figured it out, or wish they had thought of that will always turn on the successful.
That's what I thought. Oh well. Anti-capitalistic putz.
As Archie once observed, "Ya know, Edith, ya can never buy beer, you just rent it."
If you are that easily offended the what are you doing at an NFL game to begin with?
That's my thought also. You're a guy. At a football game.
I know a few of those germophobe folks, this weenie sounds like one of them. No way he was sitting in the nosebleeds, he was club level.
Sheesh. This country has become totally populated with busybodies. Busybodies on the Left tell us we have to pay more taxes to support people who don't want to buy their own healthcare. Busybodies on the Right get all incensed about the stupidest little things that are none of their business.
What freaking difference does it make if someone sells beer in a the bathroom? If you don't want a beer then don't buy one.
Why can't people just leave others alone. Why can't people just live their own lives and stop worrying about what other people do if it has no effect on them?
It's bad enuf to see guys not wash their hands after using the restroom (I refuse to touch the door handle on the way out, except with the towel I used to dry my hands) and certainly disgusting to see a guy set his drink/beer on the urinal while he relieves himself...
...but handling money, beverages and **** in the same room...
AACK...that creeps me out.
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Potter County commissioners accepted a $98,000 homeland security grant and heard a report on the Ports-to-Plains highway project.
Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve a homeland security grant agreement with the Texas Engineering and Extension Service.
Walt Kelley, emergency management coordinator for the city of Amarillo and Potter and Randall counties, said a list of equipment needs now will be submitted to state and federal agencies for consideration.
Those agencies then must approve purchases before the county can purchase any of the equipment.
"It's a credit card so to speak," Kelley said of the grant agreement.
Kelley also said the federal government likely will approve more homeland security funding in the next two to three years.
Commissioners also heard a plea for more Ports-to-Plains funding from Kevin Evans, representing the project.
The Ports-to-Plains project aims to create a four-lane highway corridor from Laredo to Denver.
Evans asked commissioners to appropriate about $11,000 to participate in the project.
Last year, commissioners decided to eliminate $11,000 in project funding because of budget concerns.
Commissioner Manny Perez said he is against the project and cited concerns about drug trafficking and undocumented immigrant smuggling along the proposed route.
Evans said officials plan to take steps to combat drug and human smuggling along the proposed highway.
Commissioner Bill Thomas said he is concerned that Amarillo residents who live in Potter County will be double taxed because the city also is involved in the project.
County Judge Arthur Ware noted that county officials are worried about budget time this year and said state lawmakers often pass on costs to counties.
"What they don't want to be responsible for, they dump in our laps," he said of state lawmakers.
Commissioners also heard a grim report on rising county health insurance costs.
Human Resources Director Janie Brown said a consultant has recommended that commissioners add $1.1 million to next year's budget for health insurance.
The county budgeted about $3.4 million this year.
Commissioners decided Monday to transfer $200,000 from highway right-of-way funds to cover the depleted health insurance fund, but warned that they may take a close look at health insurance costs during budget time.
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London, UK – 28 November 2012 – Flexiant today released details behind Flexiant Cloud Orchestrator V3, the latest in cloud orchestration software. The latest version extends provisioning of resources to the application and further supports service providers, traditional hosting organisations and telecommunication companies to build a cloud business that offers revenue opportunities, efficiency gains and improved customer service.
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Why Shakespeare?
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I am a photographer living in Kolonaki. I studied in the US at Rhode Island School of Design and then moved back here, where I became a photojournalist working for Time, Newsweek and the InterNational Herald Tribune. Living across the hall from the rental apartment, if you need any info or help I am not far away ! Five things i can not live without are : The sea , nature, oxygen, my dog and veranda.
In Greece my favourite travel destinations are :the islands, Peloponesse and I recently was awed by Meteora...Suspened in air...I swim everyday in Vouliagmeni a 30 min drive from here. I enjoy fresh food and fish in the summer. I like reading 19th century romantic fiction such as Melville and Austen...A real movie buff , I have seen thousands of movies. Lately I enjoyed seeing the Dark Shadows remake.
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What to Buy in March
It's March. We may be thinking of warmer weather and going on a buying spree for short sleeves, but wait. You can score some huge deals in other departments. Here's what to buy and what not to buy this month.
It's March. We may be thinking of warmer weather and going on a buying spree for short sleeves, but wait. You can score some huge deals in other departments. Here's what to buy and what not to buy this month.
The kid is getting fussy and wants to play on your phone or tablet while you wait. You hand it over knowing that they'll quiet down, but have you taken proper precautions to make sure nothing gets messed up in the process?
It's Monday. We're back at work, and that also means we're back at work dealing with our coworkers. Overall, you like most of your coworkers, but there are some you wish would go jump in the lake. Well, the lakes are frozen right now, so here are a few ways to deal with the unpleasant people you're forced to share space with day in and day out.
Whether we know it or not, kids are watching our every single move. We know what we shouldn't do in front of kids (smoke, drink, curse, etc.) but there are some other things that are taboo when it comes to kids.
Bad habits don't have to be all bad. There are some that should definitely be given up forever like smoking, getting falling down drunk every weekend and not getting enough sleep, but there are some that may be OK, as long as it's in moderation.
It's tax season and many taxpayers (myself included) are taking a stab at doing it ourselves this year. Here are some common tax errors we make and how to avoid them.
I remember when I was looking for a job and when that phone finally rang, I was so excited to finally get the opportunity to show them what I was made of. When you get called in for an interview, here are a few things to avoid.
We are now in the age where face to face communication is going by the way side in favor of texting and emailing. While it is handy, there are just some emails you should never, ever send.
How many times has this happened? You roll over, poke your sweetie in the side and giggle, trying to get his attention only to get a mumbled, "Not tonight…" He always seems ready to go at a moment's notice. So, why doesn't he want to get it on?
Thinking of going the fancy route with your sweetie for Valentine's Day? While we women appreciate it, you may want to think again. Here's why.
Love texting? Me too! When I hear my text alert sound, my heart skips a beat because 9 times out of 10, it's Glen. He's usually telling me that he's on his way home and asking me if I need groceries or anything else so he can stop and get it for me. He's so sweet. I love hearing from him, but sometimes guys want to let us know they're thinking of us and they miss the mark.
It's Monday. Maybe you're stressed because you had a bad morning. Maybe you have a big meeting this week or you're working on a big project, you're a little behind and the deadline is looming. Here are a few ideas on what to do and what not to do when you're dealing with stress.


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An elementary school playground caught fire in Lancaster Friday morning.
Firefighters say a jogger noticed the fire at Lafayette Elementary School on Saint Joseph Street just before 6 a.m.
Firefighters say they found newspapers burning. There is about $1,000 damage to the playground.
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Snow Patrol resonates with rock, indie fans
It took a "Final Straw" to break Snow Patrol in the United States. The Scotland-based band had enjoyed success close to home but found it tougher to sell its guitar-driven, sometimes symphonic rock in the U.S.
But the band hit on something with its third album, the rare alt-rock record that catered to arena-rock types and indie snobs in equal measure.
Rather than labor for years over a follow-up, the band got to work quickly and recorded "Eyes Open," which was released last year. Now they're on the road in the States, including a show tonight in Milwaukee at The Rave. Guitarist Nathan Connolly spoke recently about touring, the creative process and how he's learned to love "Grey's Anatomy."
Q.Have you gotten your sea legs yet?
A.(laughs) Yeah, we're adjusting just fine, thanks. Right now, we're sitting around in Denver. There's a bit of snow on the ground. We're just kind of like, let's get on with it. There's a gig almost every night, which is the fun part. That's what you go on tour for. It's not as nice when you have travel days. So we're excited to be back. We've grown a little bit since the last time we were here.
Q.Did the success of "Final Straw" make "Eyes Open" a more difficult undertaking?
A. With any record, there's always challenges. Despair is too harsh a word, but moments of self-doubt and consternation - that's just part of making an album. But with this album, it was actually absolutely a pleasure and joy to make. We worked very, very hard on it. And there's a discipline on this record that we never had. "Chasing Cars" is one of the simpler songs and probably the trickiest to get the build of it right. We kept coming back to that one. It doesn't sound like it when you actually listen to it, though.
Q.Was any of it written on the road while touring "Straw?"
A. No, not really. We're kind of individual, with everyone writing bits and pieces of songs and sticking them on a computer. . . . And America's so big, we spend a lot of time traveling. It's hard to break the instruments out on the tour bus.
Q.American TV has treated Snow Patrol well. Do you ever second-guess kicking a song to a TV show?
A. There's no argument that it opens doors to a bigger demographic for your music to reach. It's amazing; the night "Chasing Cars" was on "Grey's Anatomy," it went to No. 1 on iTunes. As long as they pay us, it's pretty great. I guess the one thing we were concerned about was that people wouldn't recognize the song outside the TV program. We've got a record with 10 other good songs on it. We want people to buy the record as much as the song. So as long as that happens, we're fine with it.
Q.Do you think the album is an endangered species?
A. I don't think so yet. So many bands have made great records that are new at the moment. But lots of people are happy making songs. I always buy the record. Even if I just like a song, I buy the record anyway. But it's important for us to make a whole body of work. I don't think we're alone; bands like The Shins and plenty of others make amazing albums.
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"Kids Rule! is an immensely important and exciting book. Based on meticulous research, with a strong cultural production approach, it is a book that will be widely read by scholars and students alike. It fills a large gap in this terrain of work and it is lively, thorough, and brimming with insight and argument."—Angela McRobbie, author of The Uses of Cultural Studies
"In this remarkable book, Sarah Banet-Weiser delves into the political, cultural, and economic forces that drive Nickelodeon. As it has moved from upstart cable network to international conglomerate, Nick has tried to have its cake and eat it too—it is a place where 'kids rule!' but also a network that understands the value of pleasing parents. The book compellingly reveals how Nick addresses its young viewers as consumer-citizens and how it commodifies both 'girl power' and ethnic diversity to forge a unique place for itself within the children's television marketplace."—Heather Hendershot, editor of Nickelodeon Nation: The History, Politics, and Economics of America's Only TV Channel for Kids


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Sensex trades up 74 pts; HDFC, Tata Motors rise
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Published: 20th November 2012 11:18 AM
Last Updated: 20th November 2012 11:18 AM
Indian equities gained in early trade on Tuesday. At 10.03 a.m., the Sensex was trading up 74.24 points or 0.40% at 18,413.24 with 20 components gaining. Meanwhile, the Nifty was trading higher by 24.75 points or 0.44% at 5,596.15 with 31 components gaining.
The 30-share benchmark index, BSE Sensex opened with a gain of 83.69 points or 0.46% at 18,422.69, while the broad based NSE Nifty started with a rise of 33.40 points or 0.60%, at 5,604.80.
Sensex Movers
Housing Development Finance Corporation contributed rise of 29.49 points in the Sensex. It was followed by I T C (13.01 points), Tata Motors (9.23 points), Tata Consultancy Services (9.19 points) and H D F C Bank (8.88 points).
However, Infosys contributed fall of 12.53 points in the Sensex. It was followed by Grasim Industries (2.25 points), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (2.23 points), I C I C I Bank (1.64 points) and Bharti Airtel (1.07 points).
Biggest gainers in the 30-share index were Housing Development Finance Corporation (2.09%), Tata Motors (1.55%), Tata Power Company (1.03%), Tata Consultancy Services (1.03%), G A I L (India) (0.88%), and Sterlite Industries (India) (0.78%).
On the other hand, Infosys (0.93%), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (0.67%), Hero Motocorp (0.32%), Bharti Airtel (0.23%), Coal India (0.14%), and I C I C I Bank (0.12%) were the biggest losers in the Sensex.
Mid & Small-cap Space
The BSE Mid and small caps outperformed their larger counterparts gaining 0.45% and 0.57% respectively. The major gainers in the BSE Midcap were Aban Offshore (1.31%), Alstom India (1.03%), A B G Shipyard (0.75%), Allahabad Bank (0.52%) and CORE Education and Technologies (0.49%).The major gainers in the BSE Smallcap were A2Z Maintenance & Engineering Services (1.01%), Styrolution ABS (India) (0.92%), Aanjaneya Lifecare (0.74%), Advanta India (0.54%) and Reliance MediaWorks (0.42%).
Sectors in Limelight
The IPO index was at 1,783.64, up by 20.45 points or by 1.16%. The major gainers were C.Mahendra Exports (8.64%), Birla Pacific Medspa (3.08%), Acropetal Technologies (1.09%), A2Z Maintenance & Engineering Services (1.01%) and Aanjaneya Lifecare (0.74%).
The Consumer Durables index was at 7,442.16, up by 61.64 points or by 0.84%. The major gainers were C.Mahendra Exports (8.64%), Gitanjali Gems (1.98%), Rajesh Exports (1.42%), Whirlpool Of India (1.19%) and Blue Star (0.81%).
The Realty index was at 1,903.99, up by 14.42 points or by 0.76%. The major gainers were Anant Raj Industries (1.94%), Godrej Properties (1.7%), Housing Development and Infrastructure (1.15%), D L F (0.78%) and D B Realty (0.74%).
On the other hand, the TECk index was at 3,357.38, down by 4.43 points or by 0.13%. The major losers were Idea Cellular (1.01%), H C L Technologies (0.54%), Dish TV India (0.33%), Bharti Airtel (0.23%) and Mphasis (0.19%).
Market Breadth
Market breadth was positive with 1,167 advances against 670 declines.
Value and Volume Toppers
United Spirits topped the value chart on the BSE with a turnover of Rs. 289.77 million. It was followed by Eicher Motors (Rs. 287.53 million), L&T Finance Holdings (Rs. 229.04 million) and Zylog Systems (Rs. 215.39 million).
The volume chart was led by Zylog Systems with trades of over 3.06 million shares. It was followed by L&T Finance Holdings (3.02 million), Greaves Cotton (1.20 million) and HT Media (1.11 million).
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49ers injury report: Rogers, Wright questionable
Three and Out: Roman's plan, Kap's contract, hamstrung at CB
The 49ers finished practice on Friday without Carlos Rogers. "I ran on it, but I don't know," he told reporters. (USATSI)
The 49ers and Packers will square off at Lambeau Field on Sunday, and each team could be without key defensive cogs.
For San Francisco, cornerbacks Carlos Rogers and Eric Wright are both listed as questionable with hamstring injuries.
For Green Bay, Clay Matthews has been ruled out after thumb surgery.
The status reports for both team going into Sunday's showdown:
San Francisco 49ers
CB Carlos Rogers (hamstring), LB Dan Skuta (foot), CB Eric Wright (hamstring)
WR Jon Baldwin (illness), LB Navorro Bowman (wrist), CB Tarell Brown (ribs), WR Michael Crabtree (quadricep), C Jonathan Goodwin (not injury related), RB Frank Gore (knee), G Mike Iupati (knee), DT Justin Smith (shoulder)
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LB Clay Matthews (thumb)
LB Brad Jones (ankle), RB Eddie Lacy (ankle), DE Mike Neal (abdomen), LB Nick Perry (foot), DT Ryan Pickett (knee)


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Members of the Palo Duro Metro Chorus of Sweet Adelines, pictured here, recently won a first-place medal in the small group division from the regional competition in Tulsa, Okla. The expanding chorus needs women over 18 to join the group, which is considering a move to the next level of competition. Anyone interested in singing with Sweet Adelines can join the group from 7-8:30 p.m. on Monday in the loft area of the Homeland Grocery Store at Plains Boulevard and Western Street. Its six-time regional champion director will teach four weeks of free vocal lessons. The chorus members will assist with information about the organization. For reservations or information, call Sandra at 351-2255.
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PAMPA - Evanille "Sue" Clark, 81, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, in Amarillo.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Trinity Fellowship with the Rev. Lonny Robbins, pastor, officiating. At Mrs. Clark's request, her body was donated to Texas Tech Medical School in Lubbock. Local arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.
Mrs. Clark and her husband owned and operated Pampa Tent & Awning for 33 years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church for 30 years and was most recently a member of Trinity Fellowship.
Survivors include her husband, Melvin N. Clark; a son, Kent Clark of Pampa; a daughter, Cindy Graves of Pampa; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials be to Trinity Fellowship, P.O. Box 2929, Pampa, TX 79066-2929; or Harvest House, 736 S. Cuyler St., Pampa, TX 79065.
Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 28, 2008
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Aircel finally today rolled out its GSM service at Taj Lands End in Mumbai.The company announced its EDGE enable and 3G ready GSM network in Mumbai and become the 7th GSM operator to fight for market share in the city. Aircel has added Mumbai as its 17th circle on the Company's Pan India operation. In earlier post Telecom Talk was the first website, which bought Exclusive details about Aircel roll… Read More
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(ALLEN PARK) - The Detroit Lions released six more players today to get down to the 65 man limit mandated by the NFL. While their were no real surprises, fans were disappointed that former Grand Valley State University star quarterback Curt Anes was among those who were released.
The East Kentwood, MI standout was the 2002 Lindys College Football preseason Division II Player of the Year and a Lindys College Football preseason First-Team All-American as well as being named to Street And Smiths College Football preseason First-Team All-American. Anes led the Lakers to the Division II National Championship while throwing for 3,692 yards and 47 touchdowns en route to being named the Harlon Hill trophy winner as the Most Outstanding Player in Division II.
Lions head coach Steve Mariucci held out hope that although Anes was released today, he may not be done in the Lions organization if things break right.
I havent spoken with him yet. Hes a guy I will visit with regarding Europe and hes a guy who should keep progressing. Hes chiseled up his body and lost about 12 or 14 pounds since weve had him here. Hes got some swagger to him, some smarts and a little savvy. He has good arm strength. Hes a guy who has some more playing to do. He knew exactly what he was getting in to."
"We talked to him on draft weekend. He knew our situation and our depth and he understood his chances and what the alternative would be and he agreed to pursue this. What he has done is improved himself by coming here and I think he is a better quarterback than he was a year ago. Hell be a guy that we keep tabs on. If hes waived and he gets claimed by somebody then that could be altered in a second but if he doesnt we would like him to stay close to this organization. We would put him over there (Europe), let him play some and then get him back for camp.
Also cut by Detroit today were FB Brandon Drumm, WR Scottie Vines, G David Miller, DT Anthony Herron and DT Shawn Price.
On Monday, WR Travis Anglin, RB Luke Staley, G Zach Wilson and LB Ken Philpot were all released.
The Lions must release 17 more players by 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 31 to meet the NFL's 53-mandatory limit.
Currently, they have 70 players on the roster, including 5 NFL exemptions (which expire on the cutdown date).
Detroit hosts their annual kickoff luncheon tomorrow and then travels to Buffalo to take on the Bills at Ralph Wilson stadium Thursday at 7:30 pm.


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Consumer sentiment remains gloomy, but the market may be saying it's time to cheer up. The good times could be back for a while and -- dare we say it? -- stocks could be at the start of a secular bull market.
The latest optimistic sign came from the Dow Jones Transportation Average, which hit a high last week and is up 7.3% already this year. This implies that some of the most cyclical, economically sensitive stocks -- those of airlines, railroads, and the like -- are having a banner year and don't anticipate the much-feared recession.
TECHNICALLY, THE MARKET ENTERS a bull phase only when the transports and the broader Dow Jones Industrial Average both make new highs. But the DJIA is only 4% away from its all-time record close of 14,164, hit in October 2007.
"There's a 25% possibility we're in a new secular bull market, and no one believes it," says Jeffrey Saut, chief investment strategist at Raymond James. Supporting his case: On Dec. 31 and Jan. 2, 90% of stocks traded higher. Such broad-based strength is usually followed by more strength. After two 90%-up days, the market has climbed an additional 6.8% one month later 83% of the time and 12.8% three months later 100% of the time, says Saut.
Could Washington kill the party on Wall Street by failing to agree on the debt ceiling? Absolutely. Our legislators have certainly turned a blind eye to the markets in the past. But even a correction based on Washington's folly could be short-lived. Remember, the market quickly moved past the drama surrounding the debt ceiling in 2011, which in hindsight was a great buying opportunity.
"We are pretty optimistic that the next three to five years are going to be fine," providing investors with returns in the high single digits to 10%, says Sarat Sethi, a partner at Douglas C. Lane & Associates, a money manager in New York. The economies in China and the U.S. have stabilized, and corporations, which pulled back on capital expenditures in the fourth quarter, could soon start spending again.
The market does seem to be anticipating a pickup in capital spending that benefits technology companies, as most of the shares in that sector—except, of course, Apple AAPL 0.7755393118202888% Apple Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD113.05 0.87 0.7755393118202888% /Date(1475269200474-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 34283649 AFTER HOURS USD113.05 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2095457 P/E Ratio 13.20677570093458 Market Cap 609163483021.371 Dividend Yield 2.0168067226890756% Rev. per Employee 1990500 More quote details and news » (ticker: AAPL) -- have started to trade higher. In the past three months, 65% of all techs have outpaced the S&P 500. Semiconductor stocks are at an eight-month high, relative to that benchmark, notes Chris Verrone, head of technical analysis at Strategas Research Partners. "You're getting leadership in the [technology] group from very cyclical names," he says. Companies such as Applied Materials AMAT 1.9269776876267748% Applied Materials Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD30.15 0.57 1.9269776876267748% /Date(1475269200297-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 12761856 AFTER HOURS USD30.32 0.17 0.5638474295190713% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 449038 P/E Ratio 23.5546875 Market Cap 32588954983.1795 Dividend Yield 1.3266998341625207% Rev. per Employee 638452 More quote details and news » (AMAT), Micron Technology MU 1.3683010262257698% Micron Technology Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD17.78 0.24 1.3683010262257698% /Date(1475269200470-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 20946811 AFTER HOURS USD17.89 0.11 0.6186726659167604% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 416262 P/E Ratio 57.354838709677416 Market Cap 18462592536.737 Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee 401950 More quote details and news » (MU), and Juniper Networks JNPR 1.4761703922395613% Juniper Networks Inc. U.S.: NYSE USD24.06 0.35 1.4761703922395613% /Date(1475269226028-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 2592742 AFTER HOURS USD24.06 % Volume (Delayed 15m) : 88116 P/E Ratio 14.944099378881987 Market Cap 9214089880.9249 Dividend Yield 1.6625103906899419% Rev. per Employee 539567 More quote details and news » (JNPR) all have been bouncing along the bottom since this fall, but appear to be heading up again.
Apple, however, continues to drag down the tech indexes. The S&P 500 Information Technology Index is down 1.31% over the past three months, while the S&P 500 is up 1.96%. Take Apple out of the mix and the tech index has risen 4.78%, and the S&P 500 is up 3.06%, according to Howard Silverblatt, senior index analyst at S&P Dow Jones Indices.
The giant of the tech industry is slated to report earnings Wednesday, and investors are undoubtedly jittery. There have been recent reports that Apple has cut orders for iPhone 5 components and that the iPad Mini is eating into demand for its full-size iPad. Concerns have also been raised about the sustainability of Apple's margins.
Apple shares are 30% below their peak and broke under $500 a number of times last week, before struggling to close Friday at exactly $500. The stock last traded this low in February 2012, when it was climbing toward a peak of $702, hit in September. "It's not the Apple of old, but it's back to an area where you want to be buying," says Frank Gretz, a technical analyst at Wellington Shields.
APPLE HAS A GREAT ECOSYSTEM with phones, tablets, PCs, and music, creating a stickiness to keep consumers returning, which is something Nokia NOK 1.2237762237762237% Nokia Corp. ADR U.S.: NYSE USD5.79 0.07 1.2237762237762237% /Date(1475269272385-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 8866836 AFTER HOURS USD5.8259 0.0359 0.6200345423143351% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 90060 P/E Ratio 19.455645161290324 Market Cap 33839950359.6418 Dividend Yield 5.002297063903281% Rev. per Employee 185118 More quote details and news » (NOK) lacked, contends Robert Turner, chairman and chief investment officer at Turner Investments, which owns the shares. Apple, which trades at just 10.3 times current fiscal year's earnings estimates, could fall 10%, to $450, if first-quarter results or second-quarter guidance are disappointing. But Turner believes it could just as easily climb to $600 as new products are introduced this year and sentiment improves, making for an attractive risk/reward scenario.
Estimize.com accepts earnings estimates from anyone on or off Wall Street willing to contribute, and it claims that 67% of the time its consensus is more accurate than Wall Street's. The Estimize consensus for Apple's first quarter, produced from 209 estimates, is $14.36 a share, above the Street's $13.41.
If Apple can beat lowered expectations, it may be time to take a bite. (For more on the stock, turn to The Trader.)
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Aston at the Waikiki Banyan places you in Waikiki, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium. This 3-star condo property has 235 rooms and welcomes guests with a coffee shop/café, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. It's also close to Diamond Head and University of Hawaii at Manoa.
You can sip a beverage at the coffee shop/café.
The 235 air-conditioned condos feature kitchens and lanais, and there's space to spread out with sitting areas. Guests can enjoy WiFi and cable TV. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include sofa beds, coffee makers, and safes.
Property features
At Aston at the Waikiki Banyan, guests have access to an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Self parking is available for USD 20 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Additional amenities include an outdoor tennis court, express check-out, and free newspapers.
- Walking distance to Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium
- Outdoor pool
- WiFi in rooms (fees apply)
- Laundry facilities
Aston at the Waikiki Banyan201 Ohua Ave Honolulu HI 96815
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Four miles from downtown Honolulu, the condo-style Aston at the Waikiki Banyan is 1 block from Waikiki Beach and 2 blocks for the Honolulu Zoo. Kalakaua Avenue, known for restaurants and shops, also is 1 block away. In the hotel, the sixth-floor outdoor recreation deck has a heated pool, spa tubs, and sauna, as well as basketball/tennis court, playground, snack shop, picnic tables, and barbecue grills. Guests have reduced-fee access to a 24-hour fitness center 3 blocks from the hotel.
Wireless Internet access (surcharge) is available inside and outside of Banyan Breeze Coffee Company. Fax and copy services are available at the front desk (surcharge). A meeting room can accommodate 40 people.
- Outdoor pool
- Spa tub
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Meeting rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Total number of rooms - 235
- ATM/banking
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Picnic area
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-out
- Designated smoking areas
- Local Expert Concierge
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Outdoor tennis court
- Snack bar/deli
- Coffee shop or café
- Sauna
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor tennis court
- Kitchen
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Playground on site
- Sofa bed
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Wireless internet access ( USD 0.00 per stay )
Self parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Separate sitting area
- Lanai
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower only
- Cable TV service
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Sofa bed
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Banyan Breeze Coffee Company - Open in the lobby, from early morning through early evening, with drinks and assorted sandwiches and salads.
Nearby restaurants Mac 24/7
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Bar
D.K. Steakhouse
Nearby Things to Do
The sixth floor of the hotel consists of a large recreation deck, including a playground, heated pool, spa tubs, sauna, and tennis/basketball court, plus picnic tables and barbecue grills. Guests have reduced-fee access to a 24-hour fitness center three blocks from the hotel.
Waikiki Beach and various water sports, including surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and sailing, are one block away. Kapiolani Park, which has jogging paths, is two blocks away, and Ala Wai, an 18-hole golf course, is a half-mile from the hotel.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Basketball on site
- Playground on site
To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night
- Internet access
- Newspaper
- Phone calls
- In-room safe
- In-room coffee
- Lending library access
- Additional inclusions
Optional extras
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
- Self parking fee: USD 20 per day
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Sergeant Davies said Mr. Chaouk, who moved to Australia from Lebanon more than 30 years ago, was involved in a deadly feud with another family of Lebanese extraction, the Haddaras, over control of Melbourne's crime rackets.
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