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Keep an Eye on White Sox ACE product Ro Coleman and Vandy in College World Series
Friday, June 20, 2014
Today's News
Tonight's Game
White Sox vs. Twins at Target Field (7:10 p.m., CT, CSN). Starters: RHP Hector Noesi (2-5, 5.37) for the Sox, RHP Ricky Nolasco (4-5, 5.66) for Minnesota.
Sox Starting Lineup: Eaton CF, Beckham 2B, Gillaspie 3B, Abreu 1B, Dunn DH, Ramirez SS, Viciedo RF, De Aza LF, Flowers C.
The White Sox Amateur City Elite (ACE) program got a huge boost this season with two of its products, Vanderbilt's Ro Coleman and Louisville's Corey Ray (both pictured above), making it to the College World Series with their respective teams. What makes it an even better story is that freshman outfielders Coleman and Ray are also close friends and former teammates at Simeon Career Academy.
While Louisville has been eliminated, Vandy is still very much alive and undefeated in the double-elimination tournament going into their game today with the University of Texas.
"It's kind of surreal, like I'm actually living a dream." Coleman told MLB.com. "Just a wonderful experience and I'm blessed to be here."
Since its inception in 2007, the ACE program for inner-city youngsters has had numerous alumni drafted by professional teams with 85 players receiving athletic aid to play collegiate baseball. Last year's graduating class included 13 players committed to collegiate institutions during the early signing period.
Three ACE players were drafted during the 2014 First-Year Player Draft–Darius Day by the Rangers and Anthony Justiniano and James Davison by the Sox. Davison, a Morgan Park High School grad, has chosen to postpone his pro career and attend Howard College in Big Spring, Tex. on an athletic scholarship (see story below).
Kevin Coe, the White Sox director of youth baseball initiatives who coached Coleman and Ray, traveled to Omaha with a group of about 50 current ACE players with the hope they could also make it some day to college baseball's mecca.
"The kids really loved the trip. They were able to see in Ro and Corey, kids just like them, that if you dream and work toward a goal, you can make it happen," Coe said. "During the trip, one of the 12-year-olds in our program came up to me, shook my hand and said, 'Coach, I want to thank you for bringing us here. Now I know what all the work is for and what I'm working toward.' And, of course, their parents were so grateful that their youngsters could experience all of it."
Coe also talked about how Ray came by, spent time with the young players, talked to them individually and took pictures.
"This was what we set out to do at the beginning of the program–to teach them the fundamentals at a young age so when they get older, they'll be prepared to do what Ro and Corey have done. This was just proof that we're doing the right things."
"We really could not be more proud of these two kids (Coleman and Ray)," White Sox general manager Rick Hahn told MLB.com. "They've literally grown up as teammates in the White Sox ACE program, and to see them excel at the college level in their freshman seasons speaks to their skills, their work ethic and the baseball fundamentals taught to our ACE kids by our staff and coaches."
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Plays of the Day
Jose Quintana rebounded from his subpar last start, allowing just two runs, six hits and a walk while striking out a half-dozen batters in last night's loss to the Twins…Conor Gillaspie drove in a pair of runs with a single.
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"Wild Pitches"
Chicago White Sox Charities and the White Sox Wives will host the second annual variety show event, "Wild Pitches," on Sunday, July 20 at Bub City in Chicago.
The evening of comedy, music and entertainment will be hosted by Chicago standup comedian Pat McGann and feature live music by the Rendition Band. The event also includes both live and silent auction packages.
In addition to last year's star performers, Paul and Jennifer Konerko, participants will include Brittany and Gordon Beckham, John Danks and his wife, country singer Ashley Monroe, Katie and Adam Eaton, Nancy and Tyler Flowers and Lacy and Nate Jones. Manager Robin Ventura and his wife Stephanie also are participating. Tickets are available at whitesoxcharities.org.
Quote of the Day
Sox reliever Nate Jones has made enough progress in his rehab from micro discectomy surgery to correct back issues leading to hip pain that he's traveling with the team on the current road trip. While there's no timetable for his return, he feels optimistic.
"I feel part of the team again, getting to watch the team on the field instead of on TV. So that's pretty awesome. I'm glad to get to this point because it means I'm throwing.
"We're getting closer, that's for sure. I'm still increasing my workload and the amount of new things I'm doing. So it's really day to day. Increasing my exercises and see how I react the next day. If all goes good, we're going to increase the workload."
Tomorrow's Schedule
White Sox vs. Twins at Target Field (1:10 p.m., CT, WGN). Starters: RHP Andre Rienzo (4-4, 5.67) for the Sox, RHP Kevin Correia (3-8, 5.29) for Minny.
Photo of the Day
Eaton has reached base safely in 14 consecutive games, hitting .327 with a .413 on-base percentage during that stretch. Over his last 11 games, he is batting .372 with six walks and a .449 on-base percentage.
SI.com's Final A.L. Winter Report Card: Sox at the Head of the Class
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Today's News
Sox Make the Grade
With White Sox pitchers and catchers set to report on Saturday, the Sports Illustrated website gives big props to the moves we made over the Winter.
Strikeouts for Sale
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Chris Sale has struck out 417 batters in his 59 career starts. That's the most for any pitcher in White Sox history in their first 59 career starts for the team. And only two active pitchers had more career K's in their first 59 career starts than Sale.
Most Strikeouts, first 59 starts for White Sox: Sale (417), Juan Pizarro (354), Javier Vazquez (345), Jake Peavy (333), Gary Peters (320).
Most Strikeouts, first 59 career starts, active pitchers: Yu Darvish (481), Tim Lincecum (421), Sale (417), Stephen Strasberg (399), Yovani Gallardo (373).
Nate Jones Chosen as "White Sox of the Year"
White Sox reliever Nate Jones was honored Monday as "White Sox of the Year" at the 26th Annual Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois benefiting the March of Dimes. Jones was honored for his outstanding work in the community as well as his play on the field.
White Sox, Birmingham Extend Agreement
The Sox and the Birmingham Barons, the club's Class AA affliate, have agreed on a four-year extension that will run through the 2018 season, ensuring that the partnership will reach 32 consecutive seasons. The Barons won the Southern League championship in 2013.
Dream Comes True for White Sox Amateur City Elite Standout Darius Day
Having overcome early baseball struggles, Simeon's Darius Day is headed to play for "the college of his dreams"–the University of Arizona.
Alex Delivers, Alexei Laughs and "Off-Day" Fun on the Golf Course
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Today's News
Rios to the Rescue
In Wednesday night's WBC elimination game between Puerto Rico and Italy, Alex Rios was a key factor in PR's 4-3 win. He singled in the eighth inning and scored the go-ahead run on Sox minor leaguer Andy Gonzalez's infield single. Let's hope Alex celebrates like this frequently in 2013.
Alexei's Passion
Apparently, a certain White Sox shortstop from Cuba has a certain passion for more than just baseball.
Try the canned air horn.
A grinning Alexei Ramirez can often be heard well before he's seen in camp over the past few days, sneaking up on unsuspecting teammates and startling them with a burst of an air phone.
Then he laughs.
In the shower.
Alexei laughs.
In the clubhouse.
Alexei laughs.
Echoing down the hallway.
Alexei's laughter following right behind.
Where Can You Find the Sox on an Off-Day?
For many players and coaches, it's on the golf course. Two White Sox foursomes tackled TPC Scottsdale on the off-day Tuesday. Here manager Robin Ventura lines up a putt, while director of team travel Ed Cassin, an unidentified golfer in a white floppy hat, coach Daryl Boston and caddie look on. "Unidentified" was latter pegged as bench coach Mark Parent. For more off-day action, see Photo(s) of the Day.
Congratulations are in Order
Darius Day (below on the left) and Rahman Williams (right), both Chicago White Sox ACE participants, have verbally committed to play baseball in college. Day, who attends Simeon Career Academy, will be heading to the University of Arizona. Williams, who attends Morgan Park Academy, will attend the University of Michigan. Both will enroll in the fall of 2014.
Quote of the Day
Bobby Thigpen: "You took a photo of me golfing? Worst round of my life." The photo in question is below.
Play of the Day
Dewayne Wise homered, his second of the spring, Blake Tekotte tripled and drove in two runs and Jordan Danks went 2-2 with an RBI in the Sox's 12-4 loss to the Angels in Tempe.
Tomorrow's Schedule
White Sox vs. Cubs at Camelback Ranch-Glendale (2:05 p.m., Chicago time). Gavin Floyd will start for the Sox while the Cubs starter is TBA.
Did You Know…
…that while the College of Cardinals selected the first Pope Francis, the first Francis to play for the White Sox was Chicagoan Francis (Frank) Roth in 1906 (compliments of @soxnerd on Twitter)
Photo(s) of the Day
Here are bullpen coach Bobby Thigpen (top) and third base coach Joe McEwing on the famous Par 3 at the Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale. Can you hear the roar?


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HOLYOKE - Author and historian David McCullough has won numerous awards and honors in his career, but few have touched him as much as being selected the 2011 recipient of the John F. Kennedy Award by the St. Patrick's Parade Committee.
"(President Kennedy) had a symbolic and inspiration role in my life as profound as any national figure in my time," he said. "To be honored with an award in his memory is, to me, pure gold."
McCullough and his wife of 56 years, Rosalee Barnes McCullough, were in town Saturday for the whirlwind of activities leading up to Sunday's parade.
The couple watched the annual road race, attended a luncheon reception, laid a wreath at the Kennedy Memorial, attended the Bishop's mass, and capped off the day with a 6 p.m. reception at the Delaney House.
McCullough, 77, said they have enjoyed the weekend and the people they have met.
"We are over the moon," he said following the luncheon reception at the Delaney House. "The welcome we have faced. It is as if we have been invited to come into the family."
The John F. Kennedy Award is awarded annually to the Americans of Irish descent who have distinguished themselves in their chosen field.
McCullough, a native of Pittsburgh who now lives in Maine, has had an undeniably distinguished career: two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book awards, the National Humanities Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
His books on American history, "Truman," "1776" and "John Adams" have been best sellers and gone through multiple printings.
The Kennedy award is special not just because of the significance of the person who whom it was named, but for the significance of that person on the direction of McCullough's life.
"He exemplified a generation that believed things could be accomplished with high aspirations," he said.
"John F. Kennedy changed my life," he said. "I was one of those thousands, tens of thousands so swept up in his call to serve the country."
At the time, he had a good job working with Time and Life magazines in New York. But hearing Kennedy's call, he quit and moved to Washington where he wound up with the U.S. Information Service under the legendary Edward R. Morrow.
The job included researching through historical archives at the Library of Congress.
"A soon as I started doing it I realized what I wanted to do for the rest of my life."
The award is also special because he developed a friendship with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy and the two shared an interest in history.
It was Sen. Kennedy who worked to help restore the deteriorating Longfellow House in Cambridge, which was used as George Washington's headquarters during the Revolution.
Kennedy also championed for improving the way history is taught in American schools, he said.
And that is sorely needed, McCullough said.
"We are raising a generation of young people who, by and large, are historically illiterate," he said. "I've seen it over the last 25 years in lecturing at colleges across the country - and it's not the fault of the kids."


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BENTON HARBOR — Home appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. announced solid net earnings growth for the fourth quarter of 2011 and was upbeat about prospects for 2012 after a tough year for sales in 2011.
The maker of Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Whirlpool and other brands of washers, dryers, refrigerators and ranges reported net earnings of $205 million for the fourth quarter, up 19.8 percent from $171 million a year ago.
That was on sales of $4.9 billion, down from $5 billion in fourth quarter 2010.
On a per-share basis, the company reported net earnings of $2.62 per diluted share for the period ended Dec. 31, up from $2.19 per diluted share for the same period a year ago.
The company attributed the sales performance to an improving price/mix offset by unfavorable currency exchange rates and lower industry demand.
For 2012, Whirlpool said it expects to report full-year diluted earnings per share of $5 to $5.50. On an adjusted basis (excluding restructuring charges and Brazilian tax credits), the company said it expects full-year adjusted diluted earnings per share of $6.50 to $7.
"We are assuming relatively flat to slightly improving industry demand during the year and have planned our business accordingly," said Whirlpool Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff M. Fettig said in a press release. "The cadence of strong product innovation, price/mix momentum entering the year, recently announced cost-based price increases, benefits from our cost and capacity reduction initiatives and on-going productivity programs are expected to improve our results in the coming year and show significant progress towards our long-term financial goals."
The company said it expectations for full-year 2012 U.S. industry unit shipments are:
An increase in the range of 0 to 3 percent in the United States;
A decrease in the range of 2 to 5 percent in Europe, the Middle East and Africa;
An increase in the range of 2 to 5 percent in Latin America;
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WhenMarilyn Gerdes accepted her appreciation gift at the conclusion of theDepartment of Accountancy's recent Lyceum, she quipped, "Is this taxable?"
Itwas a fitting conclusion to an engaging presentation on tax controversies givenby two University of Illinois graduates–Gerdes, former Senior Vice Presidentof Tax for Sara Lee, and Patrick Roxworthy, Senior Vice President of Tax forHyatt Hotels Corporation.
Gerdesdrew on her experience in the manufacturing sector to explain to thestanding-room-only audience the ramifications of international tax rates oncorporations. It's a topic she said is relevant not just for those who workwith or for multinational companies, but also for those employed by domesticbusinesses. That's because multinationals are able to engage in tax rate arbitrage,a competitive advantage that is unavailable to domestic corporations. Gerdesexplained that arbitrage in this context is the opportunity to take advantageof lower tax rates by parking your cash in another country where you dobusiness instead of paying the U.S. corporate tax rate of 35 percent if youbring that money home.
Onlyone country in the world, Japan, has a higher corporate tax rate than theUnited States, and most are far lower, so rate arbitrage can play a significantrole in boosting a company's bottom line. When you calculate both the potentialtax savings and the cheaper labor costs in many of these countries, it becomesmore obvious why manufacturers may have less of a presence in the UnitedStates. In fact, said Gerdes, companies that don't take advantage of internationalcorporate tax rate benefits may have to answer to shareholders who see tax ratearbitrage as just plain good business sense.
Manufacturersaren't the only companies avoid paying unnecessary taxes by using tax ratearbitrage. Roxworthy explained that companies with intellectual property (IP) mustbe adept at the game as well. He cited the value of trademarks and other IP asa specific point of contention as regards taxability, with tax collectionagencies such as the IRS typically putting a higher monetary value on the IP thanthe corporations. These concerns and others, he said, keep companies from quicklybringing their money back to the United States "where if it were taxed at alower rate would create many economic benefits, including employing more peopleand growing the company. The current system creates an anti-competitive tax environment."
Withmore than an estimated $1.8 trillion of corporate profits residing in countries outside the United States, it'sunderstandable why the IRS would frequently audit multinational corporations. Butboth speakers agreed that with the 35 percent tax rate waiting for thoseprofits when they hit U.S. soil, it's also obvious why corporations areinvesting their profits in overseas countries instead. An added reason is that corporationsunderstand that the U.S. sporadically offers official tax holidays. When a tax holiday comes down the pike, theycan bring their money back when it's cheaper to do so, or, even better saysRoxworthy, "real corporate tax reform, which is desperately needed but unlikelyto be addressed until 2013, due to the upcoming elections."
Evenwith extensive reform, however, Roxworthy predicts that in 20 years "we'lllikely be right back were we are now" because there is a reset cycle ofcreating tax credits and loopholes and then eliminating them over time only toreturn to the process years down the road.
Butas much as tax policy may change, there's one thing that large corporations cancount on remaining the same, said Gerdes and Roxworthy. And that's thelikelihood that the IRS will audit them.
Whilesharing some of their personal stories of the challenges of being on thereceiving end of an IRS audit, both speakers offered similar advice: beprepared for an IRS audit to take a lot of time and patience; always beprofessional; treat the IRS auditors with kindness, but don't let yourself bepushed around; don't take a position you can't support, and keep a sense ofhumor. In the case of an audit by a foreign government, Roxworthy suggestedusing local accounting firms, not getting involved unless the issue issignificant, and understanding the cultural issues that may come into play,such as the different negotiating styles that are acceptable in differentcountries.
However,at the end of the day, said Gerdes, it's not audits or cultural issues ordiffering international corporate rates that makes our tax system, both forindividuals and businesses, so complicated.
"Thetax code is so complex because it is used has an instrument of public policy,"Gerdes explained. "A tuition or daycare tax credit or deductions for mortgagerate interest have a public policy purpose, to encourage people to buy homes,for instance. In the same way, public policy comes into play in the corporatetax world as well," said Gerdes, with tax credits being provided for environmentalstewardship, research and development, and other corporate initiatives.
It'sunlikely that the marriage of public policy and taxes will be dissolved anytimesoon. However, both Gerdes and Roxworthy agreed that broad tax reform forindividuals and corporations is on the political horizon, and that everyone,from taxpayers to policymakers, believes it's needed.
"Thequestion is how will we pay for it?" said Roxworthy.
And,to quote Gerdes, "Will it be taxed?"


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It was quite the week for sporting events in New Orleans.
On Saturday, the New Orleans Saints wrapped up their final seventh-round selections in the NFL draft, two days after trading to nab two first-round picks, California defensive end Cameron Jordan and Heisman Trophy-winning running back Mark Ingram out of Alabama.
That pick surprised many, even veteran tailback Reggie Bush.
On Thursday night, the New Orleans Hornets hosted the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of their best-of-seven first-round Western Conference playoff series. Though the Lakers advanced with a 98-80 victory, the Hornets feel they had something to build on under first-year coach Monty Williams and General Manager Dell Demps.
Finally, the BCS annual meetings were held downtown. where bowl accountability and TV revenue were hot-button issues.
Here's a look at the Times-Picayune headlines you want to be sure not to miss.
New Orleans Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers finished off the Hornets with a 98-80 victory to win the series 4-2. Though disappointed with the loss, the overwhelming feeling was that the team will only continue to improve with some help in a few key areas.
Here's what the players said after the game:
Video: Chris Paul says Hornets are a no-excuses team
Video: Kobe Bryant enjoyed closing the series out on the road
Video: Jarrett Jack says they gave it their all
Video: Trevor Ariza says team underachieved in its eyes
Video: Carl Landry says Lakers' experience was difference
Video: Beat reporter Jimmy Smith's postgame thoughts
To see how the game unfolded online, check out Smith's quarterly reports and the Times-Picayune's Twitter feed.


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International district project hits snag
"A controversial project in one of the city's downtown subareas might be scrapped.A $173,000 plan to build a pocket park and trail for the city's international district could fall through because the city might not gain the needed easement from business owners there. The international district is bounded by Pacific Highway South and 18th Avenue South to the west and east and by 312th and 316th streets to the north and south.The Federal Way City Council approved spending $173,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds for the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce project in 1998 and '99. But the vote was split, with some council members objecting to funding what they called a project to benefit businesses rather than low-income residents for whom such grants are intended. Project advocates said low-income residents who live nearby would use the park, and that the project would clean up blight and improve pedestrian access in the area. Advocates also said the project fit the federal guidelines for using CDBG funds.Though the project weathered the controversy, chamber and city leaders who are working on it now say it might not fly. The project is in its third incarnation, after two failed attempts to gain easements from property owners in the south end and middle of the district, said city spokesman Derek Matheson.The chamber and city now are seeking an easement in the north end of the district near the Akasaka restaurant from owner Chong Yi. Yi said he favors the project, but wants it to run along the south side of his property, rather than through the middle of it, as the city originally requested. But Yi would need to buy a strip of land there in order to grant the needed easement, and he cannot reach the other property owner.I'm trying my best, Yi said. As much as I can do I'm going to do.Meanwhile, time is getting short to complete the project.Time is ticking. The grant money must be fully expended by the end of the year, Matheson said. ...It's 50-50 at this point.Once an agreement is reached, the city must work on design work, put the project out to bid, and construct it. If an agreement isn't forged soon, the city won't meet the deadline, he said.If the project falls through, the grant money goes back into the pot for allocation next year, he said.The demise of the project wouldn't mean the demise of the international district, said chamber president and CEO Delores Shull.That's because the chamber would continue to pursue other options for establishing an easily recognizable identity for the district, she said.For example, the chamber would try to bring the flavor of Federal Way's sister cities - Hachinohe, Japan and Tonghae, South Korea - to a plaza in the district. That would emphasize the importance of international trade and good relations between Federal Way and its sister cities, Shull said. "
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I get it! Pie are squares!
Also, I LOVE your videos, Danny! You have really been helping me work at improving my chess ^_^ Thank you for making and posting them.
Another excellent video! I might not play any better but I'm certainly becoming more confident and focused from watching it. Thank you IM Rensch
I knew I was misunderstanding someting. I thought that when my opponent had a space advantage it was referring to his laser-equipped satellites pointed at my head that are causing this weird warm spot on my skull. silly me.
Great vid Danny! Im no pro but this was a real eye opener for me. Keep it up!
Thank you MI Rensch Daniel, instructive position video because, i-ve lot of problem to manage my space if my oposant pressure on my game... But please, could speak just a bit slowly.
I love Danny's videos. They seem perfect for someone with my rating. In addition, his method of teaching is easier to follow than a lot of the other instructors around here; although, it is a lot more slow so less ground is covered in larger amounts of time.Still, his voice is not monotone, and he does a great job of keeping listener's attention. Love this videos!
Nice work with the bullet points, great lesson.
@iamdeafzed -- Sorry Zed, but it is bad
No it's not a "sin" of the position, but your logic that "...Re8 will be played sooner or later" is wrong. Why will it be played? The e-file is not becoming open unless white helps you!?!? I explained the reasons it's bad as the "starting point" for the wrong plan of Nf8, Bd7, etc but to go further, you can't just develop your pieces onto "center squares that look nice" and assume those moves are correct". If white is not capturing on d5, then Re8 will remain a wasted move.
Now, if black plays a6, takes on c4, b5, Bb7, and Rc8 to get c5 -- that's a plan that has purpose and the pieces are "working together" toward a common goal to fight for squares and space on the queenside. MAYBE later the d-file will become open and the f8-Rook will find a home there! Or maybe if black had played a6, white would have taken on d5 (we don't know) and then Re8 would have been the normal move within the minority attack.
Make sense? It's not a HORRIBLE move, but it is a bad one in that it does nothing to improve black's position unless white helps out by capturing on d5.
Thanks everyone who enjoyed the video!
Great video once again, Danny. I think I learned at least 3 new important concepts/patterns based on this one video alone. Time will tell if they'll actually stick though!That said, I really don't understand why you were saying that ...Re8 was such a big mistake by black. I admit that I'm hardly an expert on Queen 'Gambit' theory even for my rating level (1.d4 being an infrequent opening move for me) and all the other bad moves by black (...Nf8, ...h6, ...Bd7) that you mentioned I can understand your reasoning behind. But ...Re8? What's so bad about that?Frankly, ...Re8 is likely a move that black is probably going to want to play sooner or later anyway, unless he intends to move his f- pawn shortly after castling. I trust your point that ...a6 was a better alternative, but why does that make ...Re8 so bad? That's your one criticism I don't understand.Also, to those complaining that videos need to be better categorized based on playing strength: you can already filter the video search results via skill level as I recall. Why is further classification necessary? So that chess.com can make up for your laziness/inability to find suitable videos for your playing strength? So you come across some videos here and there that are too advanced for you. Live with it. I've done the same thing with GM Dzindichashvilli videos, but I'm not about to cry over it.If you expect your road to chess enlightenment to be seamlessly linear, then you obviously haven't learned very much.
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@checkspert -- No, the link didn't work and it's not the place for this! I would rather you send me a message if you have a specific question. Not fair to everyone else to distract with your ownn games here unless they have something to do with the specific video lecture.
I am commenting on this video only because it is your latest one. Yesterday I watched your first beauty and entertainment video again. Today I had a game that was pretty interesting. Black should have been winning, but could not give a good check and with one free move I was able to take an awkwardly placed rook and win shortly after. I've never posted a link llike this so I hope it works.
Very instructive analysis, especially for us Queen's Gambit / Slav players. Thanks!
The new bullet points on the side are a great touch. Bravo as always!
Great video! Super educational.
@Gannicus_The_God and Nuscas --
Glad you guys brought that up! We are working on more curriculums, "suggested learning tools" and other things of that nature, including just some simple redesigns of how the material is presented to help people get exactly where they need to be .
Likely most of this stuff will be out this year in our next major redesign!
Thanks guys...
that was really great danny...one of your best!
I love all the videos. I know a lot more about the queens declined now. I wish they had a video about mainlines for the first 10 moves or so about all the major openings. More is always better. This one was very educational but I also like the live sessions that have entertainment as well. Keep up the great job chess.com staff.
I agree @ Gannicus_The_God
Perhaps Chess.com could have training video courses for rating groups such as 1000-1500, 1500-1750, 1750-2000 - or something to that degree. They could lay out all the necessary videos to watch and in a certain order if necessary.
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|6th March 2008, 04:23 AM
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Hydrofoil Serenity
No, I haven't made one but after watching this kayak
it occurred to me that a hydrofoil should be a lot more useful for the Serenity displacement hull than the planning hydrofoil boards. Looks simpler than the Moths, could be fun.
|6th March 2008, 04:44 AM
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Tacking, jibing or turning that thing would be a nightmare with 2 hydrofoils 15 foot apart...
Cheers !
|7th March 2008, 02:54 AM
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Yeah, I guess. Unless rolling it would lean into the turn like a plane.
The hydrodynamics of that is beyond me, but intuitively it feels like it should.
|7th March 2008, 05:20 AM
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I'm unsure whether banking the Serenity to windward or leeward will make her turn while she's on 2 hydrofoils. With a 2 hydrofoils system, you'll need a rudder to turn. Check out some jibing or tacking of flying Moth/hydrofoils or Bladerider movies on YouTube, this is very clear the rudder is doing all the turning job, not the banking of the boat.
With 1 hydrofoil, this is a different story. Lean on the inside curve to initiate a turn (foilboarding � la Rush Randle, air chair, etc...).
Speedwise, I'm not sure a hydrofoiled Serenity would be faster because once she's rised above and out of the water, the hull lenght doesn't matter anymore. I can go as fast as twice the wind speed in the 3-7 knots wind range. Same numbers with a flying Bladerider : twice the wind speed. So I'm a bit skeptical as to foresee the benefits of hydrofoils under a Serenity.
Maybe Tiesda or Jim can tell us what they think about that ?
Cheers !
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|7th March 2008, 06:35 PM
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I guess it does not work at all in a smallest chop.
|8th March 2008, 06:51 PM
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Another vid showing how it works. I'm not sure what he's saying, but the inventor seems to be a guy named Einar Rasmussen. Spose he's a long lost cousin?
|10th March 2008, 01:02 AM
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The C cat championship last year did pretty much prove that if your hull is efficent enough then hydorfoils aren't an advantage. But those hulls are twice the length of Serenity, which looks much more like the kayak to me,.And the vid there looks pretty convinving on the face of it.
But I've gotta concede wands and rudders would be a step to far.
|12th March 2008, 02:11 AM
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I agree narrow hull length is an important factor to sail fast in light wind, but it's not the only one. Sail area to weight ratio is very important as well in very light winds IMHO. This is what I've done last summer against various classes of catamaran with a Serenity + 70 cm fin + Code Red 11.0 m2 sail on ultra flat fresh water lake:
Class A cat (5.50 m lenght, 13.9 m2 main sail, 75 kg weight, one man crew) : I'm faster on all point of sail in 1-7 knots of wind. Above than that, the cat can still accelerate while the Serenity speed is topping up at around 12 knots.
Class B cat :
i) Hobbie 18 (5.50 m lenght, 22 m2 sail, 180 kg weight, 2 men crew, wing seat). I'm faster on all point of sail in 1-7 knots wind. Above than that, the Hobbie is faster while the Serenity is topping up at 12 knots Vmax.
ii) Hobbie 18 Tiger (5.50 m lenght, 21 m2 main sail, 180 kg weight, 2 men crew, wing seat). I'm faster on all point of sail. However, when the Tiger hoists her 21 m2 spinnaker, she's faster reaching & downwind.
iii) Ventilo 18' (5.50 m lenght, 20 m2 main sail, 130 kg, 1 man crew). We both are more or less on par. However, when the Ventilo hoists her 20 m2 spinnaker (2 men crew), she's faster reaching & downwind.
Class C : no drag race yet
Class 28' Ventilo M2 (8.53 m lenght, main sail 49 m2, jib 20 m2, genaker 72 m2, 375 kg weight, wing seat, 3 men crew). With only the main sail, I can barely follow her in winds around 5 knots. When she hoists the jib or genaker, I'm lost behind.
Class 35' Decision D35 (10.81 m lenght, main sail 80 m2, jib 44 m2, genoa 77 m2, reacher 128 m2, 1'250 kg weight, 5 men crew): I'm lost far behind, no questions. Being overpowered in 7/8 knots wind on a deep reach/downwind, the D35 is flying at 18-20 knots Vmax (2 x wind speed upwind and almost 3x wind speed downwind; *) , so clearly no match for any sailing boats including the Serenity in Beaufort 1-2 winds...!
So, I doubt a hydrofoiled Serenity could be faster than those large cats...
Cheers !
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|15th March 2008, 06:39 AM
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Well you have been sailing against the big boys.
A less experimental way of getting more speed would be a tandem Serenity, since the tandem Div 3 were faster than the solo Div2. In fact as Serenity isn't designed to plane the advantage might be greater. Maybe there is enough volume if the mast foot could be arranged ? And a dedicated light wind long board sail like the Aerotech Dagger or Demon VG5 might give you an edge when trying to embarrass those rich boys :-)
But seriously it's fascinating to think what is th fastest way round a short course singlehanded in the various winds.
|15th March 2008, 10:16 AM
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Hi JM,
Regretfully, I seemed to have missed your post above, but your candor is appreciated. While a Serenity sailor may not always be the most competitive race design in the mix, I'm awfully stoked about getting my Serenity very soon.
Although I'm not a formally competitive character in my efforts, I do enjoy the speed and efficiency associated with windsurfing (in higher winds its very obvious and friendly to the individual sailor). I really itch to take advantage of the low wind design from a simple fun and experimental viewpoint. Overall, it must be remembered that formal racing is very controlled and schedule focused, so I can be having fun irrespective of yacht club restrictions almost any time of the day. Nothing against formal racing scene, it just opens doors to individual enjoyment and fulfilment. I think that the individual aspect associated with windsurfing is at the core of the sport. Really, for those of us who want "no rules" time spent, it's a heaven of sorts.
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You might think that testing security software is an exercise in scientific, unbiased objectivity – a study of mathematical precision. This might lead you to think that such test results are The Truth, and that there is no room for discussion.
If that's what you think, you're wrong. Partly wrong, at least.
The test results drew headlines in tech media around the world, with Neil Rubenking of PC Mag taking the lead in reporting that, basically, most security products for Android phones failed the test miserably. As a result, the smartphone owners using the products would be at risk whenever they went online from their phone, even though they pay good money to stay safe from malware.
Among those who scored really poorly in the test was … yes, you guessed it: BullGuard! Very upsetting, we thought, as we're generally not used to scoring low on malware detection.
Other companies, whose products did poorly, were also quite taken aback by the results. One of those companies, MYMobileSecurity, very quickly got in touch with AV Test Labs, and voiced their frustration with the results, causing AV-Test Labs to revisit their test methods.
It turned out that an incompatibility between many of the products and the testing environment made the product appear ineffective. Nice to get that confirmed. Even if it wasn't entirely surprising to the industry because, as the wide range in detection results shows, the testers are mapping completely unknown territories.
The new tests proved worthwhile, as many of the products that at first had been dismissed as poor performers, now came into their own and proved their effectiveness.
For BullGuard, this meant that our Mobile Security product ended up with a catch rate of 65%-90%, and as AV-Test Labs point out in their summary:
"Products with a detection rate between 90% and 65% are still very good and could move to the top range depending on changes to the tested malware set. Some of these products just miss one or two malware families, which might be not prevalent in certain environments."
All in all, the score is well above average and showed BullGuard to miss the elite +90% group by a hairsbreadth since we provided excellent detection rates for more than half of the tested malware families, and well above average detection for other 5 types. The other 3 families where our detection was either average or the family was missed them, tell us where we should direct our efforts. Improving those areas will certainly put us in the +90% detection group.
But how does it happen in the first place?
There is no question that AV-Test Labs do a very good job when it comes to testing security products – they've tested PC security products for years, and I think it's safe to say that they have the respect of the industry, as well as that of the media covering it.
Here's the deal, though:
- This is the first sizeable malware test for the Android platform performed by AV-test Labs and mobile security is still unchartered waters. Android malware testing is a brand new discipline, and therefore there is no well-established methodology for these kinds of tests.
- The very way the Android platform works is a challenge to testing which directly influences how testing is performed.
- Testing rounds are currently mostly hands-on approaches by manually copying malware packages and installing them one by one. That's tedious work and making sure all possible test scenarios are covered takes quite some time, thus limiting the amount of malware samples used during the tests.
So bottom line: Testing a new technology is not as precise and sophisticated a discipline as you might think. But naturally, as the market matures, test methods will improve. And this first large scale Android malware testing round will prove to be quite useful by showing areas that security software developers will want to focus on.
Until then, it's certainly worthwhile to keep this note in mind which AV-Test Labs included in their original comments to the test results:
"Please bear in mind, that malware may not be the only or the most important threat to your Anti-Malware solutions for Android 4 device. Even if a product scores poorly in malware detection it may have other convenient features, such as remote lock and wipe, backup and phone locating, that make it useful for your purposes. It is also possible to run two or more security apps on your device at the same time, using only the best features of the single apps."
What is the most important feature for you, when it comes to mobile security? Antivirus protection or features like Antitheft and Parental Control. Or maybe online backup?
PS from BullGuard:
We'd like to thank AV-Test Labs for the way they've handled this. The entire test was a very good initial evaluation of the AV engines for the Android platform and we are really grateful for AV-Test's cooperation and prompt reaction in updating the test results.


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As described by Lucia (2007), Common But Differentiated Responsibility (CBDR) principal has two matrices. The first is the shared responsibility for shared resources. In fighting climate change, there are common responsibilities all States should accept due to the common resource which is the environment we share. The second is the differentiated responsibility because of the variations in the economic, social and technological levels of States. Under this notion, because developed nations have a higher capability they should lead the fight against climate change. Also, because the developed nations gained their current capability by "past economic exploitation of global commons" (Lucia, 2007), they should shoulder greater responsibilities.
"Fairness to all parties of the UNFCCC/Kyoto Protocol is addressed via the concept of historical responsibility" which is based on CBDR (McManus, 2009). To be fair, the Kyoto Protocol had to enforce differentiated obligatory commitments on the developed nations based on their historical development activities. Hence, Article 3 (1) of the Kyoto Protocol, states that the Annex 1 (developed countries) should reduce their overall emissions of Green House Gases (GHG) by at least 5 per cent below 1990 levels in the commitment period 2008 to 2012 (UNFCCC). The developing countries are under no such obligations. The 5% reduction is a differentiated responsibility of all developed nations compared with developing nations.
The 5% reduction is the common responsibility of all developed nations. But, based on their capability, individual developed nations have different commitments. Differentiated responsibilities based on capability. This concept is incorporated in to Kyoto mechanisms; emissions trading, clean development mechanism (CDM) and joint implementation. All three mechanisms allow developed nations to take on responsibilities based on their capabilities higher than developed nations.
Another area where Kyoto Protocol employs CBDR is in providing financial assistance to developing countries. Kyoto Protocol establishes differentiated "general obligations" on developed countries to assist developed countries in mitigation and adaptation through Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and Adaptation Fund (Lucia, 2007). With the financial capacity of developing nations, their responsibility towards other social and economical development is greater than climate change adaptation and mitigation.
I believe CBDR is a necessary tool in all global negotiation, especially global climate change negotiations. The common resources and concerns of climate change are greater than any other international affair. The necessity for differentiated responsibility is also more distinct in the climate change issue. The historical responsibility and differentiated responsibilities based on differences in economic and technological capacity is much more imperative in the fight against climate change.
I think the reason why Kyoto Protocol is not as effective as it should be is because of the way the parties of the protocol are divided and because it focuses only on the emission levels of those countries. By measuring commitments only based on emission levels the issue of climate change is undermined and division of countries based on just development is not in accordance to the CBDR principal. A developed country like Switzerland might not have to take much action to meet their KP commitment since it's not a big emitter to begin with. But, they have the financial capacity that developing nations do not. So, they should have differentiated financial commitments, not emission commitments. Similarly, China might not have the same financial capacity as Switzerland or the historical obligations as Russia, but it does have affordable technology which can be provided to other developing nations. So, it should have technological commitments. Since USA has technological and financial capacity and historical obligations, it will have the same commitments as China in terms of technology, same commitments as Switzerland in terms of finance and same commitments as all developed nations because of their historical responsibility. Through this concept, post Kyoto Protocol should fully embody CBDR by moving away from dividing the parties based on the dichotomy of developed and developing.
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Carla Hughes stood in the cold, pre-dawn wind and watched her building burn.
Advo Companies Inc.
What: Advo Companies Inc. is a nonprofit agency that provides services for adults with developmental disabilities. Its building at 2736 W. 10th Ave. was destroyed by an early-morning fire.
Value: The property at 2736 W. 10th Ave. is valued at $595,281, according to the Potter Randall Appraisal District.
Group homes: Advo operates several group homes in the Amarillo area. Each home serves four to six people.
Donations: The fire destroyed medical records, medical treatment rooms, a workshop, a supply area and a lunch room. For information about donating, call (806) 342-0600.
Hughes talked of her clients as an early-morning fire destroyed the nonprofit Advo Companies Inc. building at 2736 W. 10th Ave. on Saturday.
"We take care of adults with developmental disabilities," said Hughes, Advo president, as she watched from across the street as firefighters battled the inferno.
Advo provides its clients with residential, medical, financial and employment support, Hughes said.
"It's the cornerstone of their lives," she said.
Hughes said her main concern was how the clients would take the loss and what administrators could do to ease their pain.
"Our goal will be to find another space as soon as possible. That will be our first priority. For this week, we'll keep them at home and work with them there."
Hughes said the area most affected by the fire contained the workshop, medical treatment rooms, medical records, a lunch room and a supply area.
Loss of the workshop means her clients are temporarily out of jobs, Hughes said.
"Our clients earn money for the work they do. Money that they earn here allows them to go to Special Olympics, hockey games and other things they like to do," Hughes said.
"With a job comes increased self-esteem and increased value and worth. Nothing can replace that."
Hughes said not every job is suitable.
"Our clients need more supervision, more structure," she said. "They need jobs that are repetitive, like an assembly line system."
And that is what Advo provides, Hughes said. Advo is one of only two sheltered workshops in Amarillo; Texas Mental Health Mental Retardation sponsors the other, she said.
Companies send products to Advo for completion, she said.
"A product comes here, we complete the product and send it back to them," she said, which saves the business money and provides employment for the client.
Hughes Advo workers provide services for several companies, including sorting gloves and towels for Cintas; packaging for Tech Spray; attaching correct labels for Merrick; and shredding paper for Amarillo National Bank and other businesses and individuals.
In addition, Hughes said, "We bottle a product of our own called Todd's Soap. It's an all-purpose cleaner."
Hughes said Advo has about 150 employees, 90 of whom have disabilities.
Hughes said the organization brings in clients from Hereford and Canyon and also operates 12 group homes throughout Amarillo that house four to six people at each site.
"We take care of 62 individuals 24 hours a day, seven days a week," she said. "We try to get them as close to independence as possible."
Hughes said the loss was devastating.
"We're a nonprofit, so we're concerned about being able to recover. We could use office supplies, desks, chairs, work tables. At this point we'll take just about any help we can get," she said. "We need monetary donations and we need to find alternate space."
Despite the fire, as a licensed agency, Advo is still required to meet state and federal guidelines, she said.
"One of those requirements is that these guys have a place to work," she said.
For information about donating, call (806) 342-0600.
Rich Thorne, chief financial officer, said, "We're very disappointed, but we'll get through it. We will, somehow."
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Worksource Oregon and library staff and volunteers have joined forces to provide a series of free job seeker workshops at the library.
The series starts Thursday with a focus on interviewing. Learn strategies to prepare for interviews and to handle challenging questions to help you make a strong impression. The class is 1-3 p.m. in the library.
The series continues through Feb. 3. Registration is required for all classes. Call 503-992-3337 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Here's the rest of the lineup:
E-mail Basics: 6-7:15 p.m. Thu, Jan. 20. Computer class focused on composing and sending e-mail, attaching documents and managing your e-mail account.
Resumes: 1-3 p.m. Tue, Jan. 25. Learn the basics of putting a resume together and choosing the right format. Get answers to some of the most common questions about resumes from Worksource Oregon staff. An optional one-hour computer practice session will immediately follow the workshop in the computer area.
Internet Job Searching: 6-7:15 p.m. Thu, Feb. 3. Basic Internet searching skills using common job search sites as practice examples.
Funds provided through Worksystems Inc. from the U.S. Department of Labor finance the workshops.
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A case study on building of the new Financial Times web app, it is full of useful tips and tricks one can use on their own project.
Stylify Me is a neat tool to quickly gain an overview of the style guide of a site, including colours, fonts, sizing and spacing (without browser web inspecting).
With its advanced tools and high-end plugins, Autodesk Maya is the go-to package for serious 3D animators. Here are 35 awesome projects to try to demystify its core features and improve your skills.
Being a front-end web developer in 2013 means you're going to have to do a lot of testing on a lot of different devices. @AtlantaJones gives a head-to-head comparison of Adobe Edge Inspect vs Ghostlab.
A look at just what agile is, why it might be good for designers, and how to adapt it accordingly.
munch.js is a utility that rewrites classes and ids in CSS, HTML, and JavaScript files in order to save precious bytes and obfuscate your code.
Web designer John Galantini creates a CSS tube map to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the London Underground this year.
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A tutorial on how to mimic the animation in Apple's product navigation that is full of small innovative details and fancy CSS3 transitions.
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The 14th annual Jefferson Beautification Inc. Arbor Day celebration will be Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Oswald-Dubea Arboretum of LaSalle Park, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie.
Trees will be dedicated in memory of Bob DeViney, Walter Blessing, Joseph Sr. and Estelle Palmisano Caldarera, Dennis Dougherty, Lessie and Lionel Dubea, Bessie and Bill Flaut, Donald Hammett, Ken Hollis, Adam Jacque Jr., Eunice Muniz, James Oswald, George Thompson and Rose and Gus Volz. A tree will also be dedicated in honor of U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson.
Benches will be dedicated in memory of Jacque, Hollis and Oswald. A water fountain will be dedicated in memory of Hollis, the late state senator from Metairie.
"We will be planting a total of 17 trees," said Beulah Oswald Soto, executive director of Jefferson Beautification. "Of these trees, one will be a fig tree, which will be used as part of the groundbreaking for the J. Caldarera and Co. Inc./Louisiana Trace Residential Community Agrarian Garden at LaSalle Park. It is being planted in memory of the Estelle and Joseph Caldarera Sr."
An agrarian garden of fruits and vegetables will serve as a demonstration garden in Jefferson Beautification's continuing environmental education programs with Jefferson Parish elementary school children.
"The garden will be used as a teaching tool," Oswald-Soto said. "The first program will be held in April as part of JBI's Earth Day seminars in LaSalle Park. Other trees within the garden include various citrus trees, a pomegranates tree and a persimmon tree.
"The remainder of the plantings will be completed in early spring, at which time we will have the formal dedication."
Eight more pecan trees, Oswald-Soto added, will be dedicated in the arboretum near the demonstration garden to establish a pecan grove.
"The pecan grove is a significant addition to the Oswald-Dubea Arboretum," she said. "Although this grove is small in comparison to commercial operations, it will have a lasting presence in the park for years."
Arbor Day celebrations historically are held across the country to encourage people to plant, nurture and celebrate the value of trees.
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Posted on 03/06/2012 3:54:46 PM PST by Vigilanteman
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Mitt in 3rd.
Whoops... glad you caught that! It's been a long day... Like Newt and like RICK.... LOL!!! Can I get the admin to remove so I can correct? ; )
Santorum said in his speech he has won in the West (Colorado)
Midwest (MN, MO, IA)
whereas Mitt has won..... Florida????
he was supposed to win MI, his home state
So I think he is going to pull the Hillary thing -— working class voters
love him
but he can't get the nomination cause there aren't enough delegates
out there?
Tht guy at CPAC told it. The one who took over from David Keen
Help me calculate this: 1/2 of zero is _____. Thanks!
That's what scares me about Santorum winning. He seems weak and we don't need weak against Obama.
But, that's just me. He seems like a sissy man who won't get out of his Mr. Rogers sweaters.
But I was for Rick Perry, a real man and I'm for Newt.
I can't stand John Fund.
I know. I about lost it when Hume and Williams were ripping into Newt. It was viscous. I sent them an email, let them know they lost me and I HATE them! (LOL!) I now only use fox business to keep an eye on the markets and tonight was a rare incident for me to listen to what they spew.
Mitt's "wins" tonight:
VT, MA = 2 DEEP BLUE states that will go to Obama in the general, anyway...
VA = only Mitt and Crazy Uncle Ron on ballot. Newt and Santorum didn't have enough cash to GREASE THE RNC TO GET ON THE BALLOT.
Newt/Santorum wins:
GA, TN, ND, OH? = where REAL CONSERVATIVES live
He probably sold any stock he had of it today.
"What do you think? Brokered Convention? I do......."
I don't...
Romney still has more delegates than all three others combined, over 50%, and that didn't change tonite.
Dick Armey was a sleezy guy, maybe even a slut. (can I say that). And he was an enemy of Newt, tried to get him outsted as Speaker.
No, DeWine said Romney spent 12 million in the last two weeks in OH and outspent Santorum 20 to 1.
Hey, I'm not going to broker any dam convention!
I think the most hateful ones truly are—cuz they are sure helping Romney.
CNN calls ND for Rick Santorum....
Expressed in mathimatical formuli. BO=MR squared.
Starting tomorrow per CNN
(Secret service potection) for NEWT
LOL at you calling Armey the "S" word!
Mitt finishing THIRD in a few states tonight. LOL
Toespi, we lost our neighbor in the tornado that hit MO. We have a weather radio and thank God for it! my husband was yelling at me to get in our shelter when it went off...truly a lifesaver.
There are some International difficulties in the very near future.
The lapdog media cannot put one higher than the other without making themselves look idiotic.
MAN OH MAN oughta see the county by county map for Santorum in both Tennesse and Oklahoma. He really kicked but there, almost all purple, with a few lib counties for Romney. Like Newt did in Georgia, I think Newt got nearly ever county in Georgia except a few for Bishop Romney. What a night.
Waiting any moment now for majors to call Ohio for Rick Santorum. (11,000 votes separating right now, but we will see.) Hoping.....
I don't mind
but best we not say the sl** word, at least for a week
like giving it up for Lent :-)
we need to expand our vocabulary
let's see Dick Armey is a brazen opportunist, head of Freedomworks?
I don't mind
but best we not say the sl** word, at least for a week
like giving it up for Lent :-)
we need to expand our vocabulary
let's see Dick Armey is a brazen opportunist, head of Freedomworks?
I don't mind
but best we not say the sl** word, at least for a week
like giving it up for Lent :-)
we need to expand our vocabulary
let's see Dick Armey is a brazen opportunist, head of Freedomworks?
If Hume produced a kid who was both a deviate and so emotionally fragile as to off himself, I'd say he should look in the mirror to place blame.
Newt is not accused of having a hand in the suicide. It was a family secret Hume was attempting to keep...fat chance of that! He's a major figure in politics on Fox News and he thinks he can keep a secret like that in DC?
Anyway, now it makes more sense as to why Hume is against Newt. He's a petty kook and his personal resentment and twisted projection of that painful suicide onto Newt is of no real consequence to Newt's performance as a conservative leader. Now it makes more sense.
Congratulations on your candidate's success, katiedidit, both in Georgia and in knocking Romney down to third place in Oklahoma. As you know, I support Santorum, but your candidate is working hard and deserves credit for what he's done here.
What I really want is for Romney to decide he's throwing away his money and then have a real race between real Republicans. Anytime we can knock Romney down to third place, like Gingrich and Santorum did in Oklahoma, it is a victory for conservative Republicans.
I know, only venting.........Romney will likely get it, I am a realist you know. And sometimes I wish I were not so much.
Cuyahoga County still scares me.
He won't take them back. I just hope enough people who found Carbonite through Rush call and cancel.
Brit Hume = George and Barb's house boy
I hit the abuse button on myself LOL!!! Got it removed. Thanks for pointing that out for me.
Yeah, I've been thinking the same thing. It's like they can't get enough negative ads in for our guys and it doesn't make sense unless they're on Romney's or Obama's team.
Thank you for clearing that up...makes this all the worse for Obamney.
Didn't Santorum warn ND that they could be attacked by Iran?
Up to the minute results
I was a PA resident but did not hear this. That is interesting. Hopefully they at least forgive him today.....just to get rid of Romney.
Newt 102,666
Santorum 159,065
Romney 116,422
You're confusing yourself. Be patient. Let's use simple numbers.
Each candidate starts with nothing, and then the race begins. They each move according to their own individual strength.
Romney moves up 28, but gets hit with a negative two from Gingrich and negative one from Santorum which puts Romney back at 25.
Santorum takes 40, but Romney hits him with negative seventeen and Gingrich throws a negative one, leaving Santorum at 22.
Meanwhile Gingrich makes it to 50, but Romney comes at him with negative 30 and Santorum with negative five, leaving Gingrich back at 15.
So you see? Newt has the best vote-getting machine of all three candidates. Remember—the ability to get votes is the forward arrow, while dumping cash into negative ads is the opposing vector.
6% in from Idaho now, with Romney winning in caucuses, over Ron Paul, from LDS-land.
Remember in Iowa, we were waiting for a pickup truck to deliver
votes in some county??
That's what I feel here in OH.
That one or two counties will report late. Enough to make up any difference.
Not that I'm a conspiracy theorist! :-)
Santorum wins North Dakota!
Did they call it?
May you never, ever know the tears and heartache that come from a child going his own way and making his own choices.
AKA, Putin, (President of Russia) Iran Nuke, Israel using force, Syria, Islamic Caliphate, you know, that 50 Megaton Bomb in the room?
On top of a car?
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Google's Acquisition of Motorola to be decided by EU on February 13
We heard about Google's planned acquisition of Motorola late last year, and now we've got a final date when the European Union will make their decision on the move. According to a new report from Reuters, it looks like February 13th has been marked as the day of days.
The first decision day was passed up as the EU waited for more documents from Google, but it looks like the 13th of February will be the final day of Motorola's wait to find out if they will be acquired or not. The acquisition will be totaled at $12.5 billion, and is still waiting for regulatory approval.
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Homewood has a master list of sidewalk projects for future development.
But priority ranking might not govern which sidewalks get built first, Mayor Scott McBrayer said.
"We're going to try to get the most bang for our buck, to pour the least amount of concrete to affect the most people," he said. "We have some areas where we can connect existing sidewalks. Then entire neighborhoods become a part of a sidewalk system."
The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham recently released to city officials its recommendations for new sidewalks.
The council last October agreed to pay up to $25,000 to the Regional Planning Commission to develop a thoroughfare improvement plan for roads, sidewalks and trails in Homewood.
The commission developed a plan with about 45 areas in Homewood that could use sidewalks. It estimates the cost to build those sidewalks at $4.6 million.
The planning commission divided the list into two categories: high priority and medium priority.
The high priority list is much less expensive -- $815,698 -- than the medium priority list at $3.8 million.
Homewood residents have told city officials that building sidewalks should be a high priority. Residents reiterated that in a public hearing last week.
Ken Nichols and his daughters presented the city with a petition of 35 signatures requesting the council to consider building sidewalks on Ridge Road.
Sidewalks on Ridge Road from Oxmoor Road to Roseland Drive have been included on the master list but is a medium priority project. Resident Mary Ellen Snell thanked the council for including Stuart Street on the list for sidewalks, but asked for more money in the budget for sidewalks.
"The RPC (Regional Planning Commission) plan as it is now is just a baby step for getting the city where it needs to be," she said. "I suggest we find the money, rearrange the financing, somehow pull from other areas and focus on our infrastructure and sidewalks greatly within the next three to five years."
With a sidewalk master list, city officials can start discussing where they should build, they said.
But they caution that the list doesn't lock the city into a particular order.
"One thing we're going to have to talk about is which sidewalks are eligible for match funding," Councilman Peter Wright said. "The planning commission didn't really tie that into the listing. . . . We may want to wait to get match funding for some of those projects even if we have to delay them so we get more bang for our buck."
Homewood is planning for future sidewalks
Homewood has a master list of sidewalk projects for future development.


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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Wednesday looks to be a sunny, mild day mostly free of rain.
Across Central new York Wednesday we can expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures rising into the mid 70s. A light west wind won't reach much above 10 mph.
But because of an upper-level low, a bit of rain here of there Wednesday is still possible, Time Warner Cable News said. Most of Central New York, however, will be dry. Thursday's weather will be very similar to Wednesday's weather.
A cold front pushing into our region will be responsible for our mostly dry, and slightly cool, weather this week, the National Weather Service said.
By Friday though, we will begin to see things warm up a bit and the threat of rain face. Highs in the 80s are expected this weekend.
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny, then cloudy with a chance of rain. West winds up to 10 mph. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the mid 50s.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with a slight chance of rain. Clear in the evening. West wind sup to 10 mph. Highs in the low 70s. Lows in the mid 50s.
- Friday: Sunny. Highs in the high 80s. Lows near 60.
- Saturday: Partly sunny with a chance of rain and thunderstorms during the day and evening. Highs near 80. Lows near 60.
- Sunday: Partly sunny with a chance of rain and thunderstorms during the day. Highs in the low 80s. Lows in the low 60s.
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