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Our government leaders have once again kicked the proverbial can down the road, failing to find the middle ground needed to address tough fiscal issues plaguing our country– stagnant economy; national debt of more than $16 trillion; and a $1 trillion annual deficit that exceeds revenue.
Despite having more than 16 months in which to reach consensus, the end of 2012 brought a fierce partisan battle surrounding not only the permanent extension of the Bush Administration tax cuts, but also a heated debate over how to reduce the deficit and avoid sequester.
Ultimately, most of the Bush tax cuts were permanently extended, taxes were raised on upper income earners as well as most Americans, and sequestration was delayed until March 1, 2013. However, complicating matters is that the U.S. once again reached its debt limit on December 31, 2012 and Congress must raise it in the next few months, least we default on our debt obligations and see a government shut-down.
Undoubtedly, the stage is set for a turbulent legislative beginning to 2013.
Democrats have stated they will not be held hostage by attempts to cuts spending as a tradeoff for raising the debt limit and Republicans have vowed that they will not accept more tax increases and are demanding significant spending cuts.
Obviously, we all realize the implication this situation may have on our personal financial lives, but there are also implications for park and recreation programs that receive federal funding.
A likely scenario is a combination of discretionary cuts and tax increases to generate "revenues."
The lingering question is whether Congress will put each and every federal program under the microscope and make cuts on an individual programmatic basis, a heavy lift for a short two month period, or whether it will implement across the board agency cuts at a level which is smaller than that proposed by the sequester.
The danger of programmatic cuts is that Congress could zero-out programs such as LWCF or place a spending cap on annual funding. Across-the-board agency cuts, on the other hand, provide more opportunity to influence funding through the appropriations process; although, there will be less overall funding available and competition will be fierce.
This issue will consume the majority of time and attention during the first few months of this year and will impact the next 10 years of funding for park and recreation programs.
What can park and recreation professionals and citizen supporters do to impress upon elected officials that park and recreation agencies are more than just a place where kids gather to play kick the can?
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I don't know about the others, but Newcastle merely changed their name from East End to Newcastle United, after West End, who played at St. James' Park, folded.
Anyway, mergers aren't the right thing to do, but I think that we have to accept that in the longer term, natural selection will leave one of each of the pre-merged teams at a higher level than the others.
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There were two things that concerned A.J. Hawk as the veteran linebacker trudged out of the Green Bay Packers locker room late Monday night.
One, of course, was the injury to his friend, teammate and the Packers' star quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, who suffered a left (non-throwing) shoulder injury at the end of the opening drive of the team's 27-20 loss to the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.
"Obviously it's horrible. It's what everyone in the whole state fears – watching him go down," Hawk said after watching Rodgers jog to the locker room after the injury – and not return until the third quarter, when he stood on the sideline in sweatpants, a hoodie and baseball cap, with his left hand in the pouch of his sweatshirt, and not in a sling.
Numerous sources, including ESPN, are reporting Tuesday morning that Rodgers could be out three weeks with a small fracture in his collarbone.
"I felt terrible for him, and then obviously the longer he stayed in the locker room, the more I worried about him. I don't know. I haven't gotten to talk to him really about it in specifics. I hope he's all right."
But while the Packers' offense without Rodgers and with veteran backup Seneca Wallace was a mess – even with running backs Eddie Lacy (22 carries, 150 yards, one touchdown) and James Starks (32-yard touchdown) running over, around and through the Bears' defense – there was something else gnawing at Hawk: The Packers still should have won the game, if only the guys on his side of the ball – Hawk included – had delivered.
For while the Packers' passing game was understandably out of sync without its leader, the defense could have and should have found a way to stop the Bears and their backup quarterback, Josh McCown, who started for an injured Jay Cutler (groin).
"The score was 27-20. We definitely should have pulled it off. Obviously we didn't help our offense out. They were running all over the place and we couldn't get off the field," Hawk said, shaking his head. "They got us on all fronts. They ran the ball very well, we couldn't stop them. We couldn't get off the field on third down and didn't really affect the quarterback, really. They pretty much handled every aspect an offense would want to.
"We want to be able to win games as a defense. Today was our opportunity, and we didn't find a way to."
More on those failures in a moment. First, here's what we know about Rodgers' injury: It occurred on a third-and-8 play from the Chicago 9-yard line, as he eluded the rush and stepped up, only to be hit from behind by Bears defensive end Shea McClellin. He landed hard on his left shoulder and was wincing as he came off the field before Mason Crosby's 30-yard field goal.
Once he arrived at the team bench area, team physician Dr. Patrick McKenzie examined him. Rodgers then threw a handful of passes to backup quarterback Seneca Wallace, then stopped and was examined by McKenzie a second time. Rodgers then jogged to the locker room along with athletic trainer Nate Weir.
After the game, neither coach Mike McCarthy nor Rodgers would divulge any specifics of the injury.
Asked in an iMessage if he had suffered a broken collarbone, as was being reported by some media outlets, Rodgers wrote, "We're getting some tests tomorrow."
Rodgers offered no explanation beyond that. He did come back onto the field with 6 minutes 54 seconds left in the third quarter, pumping his right fist as the crowd cheered him passing by.
"Obviously when anyone goes down, you're concerned about it. When they just leave the field, you don't know the severity of it, what happened, what it is," wide receiver Jordy Nelson said. "I just wanted to make sure he was all right, and we'll see what happens throughout this week and moving forward.
"He wasn't obviously in too much pain or uncomfort(able) or whatever, if he's able to come back out. He still was walking around without a sling. I don't know anything; I don't think they know everything, so we'll just have to wait to see how it goes."
Rodgers agent, David Dunn, also said he didn't know the extent of his client's injury when asked about it after the game outside the Packers' media auditorium. McCarthy, meanwhile, was not particularly forthcoming with whatever he did know about the injury.
"I just had a chance to speak to Aaron before he went into the training room. He has a shoulder injury. They want to run more tests," McCarthy said. "They don't have an exact diagnosis. (That) is where we are. We'll have more information for you probably tomorrow."
Asked specifically if Rodgers had broken his collarbone, McCarthy replied, "Exact diagnosis hasn't been given," and then got testy when a reporter pressed him for more information. "Why do we have to keep doing this?" McCarthy said. When told that it was his quarterback being discussed, McCarthy replied, "I gave you the answer. OK? You have a medical meeting; you've met with the player. This is where we are."
Where the Packers appear to be, frankly, is in trouble. Wallace, whom the team signed after the final roster reduction at the end of training camp after cutting incumbent backup Graham Harrell, training-camp experiment Vince Young and developmental quarterback B.J. Coleman, completed 11 of 19 passes for 114 yards with four sacks, no touchdowns and an interception (53.4 rating). The interception was on Wallace's first series and did not lead to points, while two of the sacks came on the final two plays of the game, after a completion to Jordy Nelson gave them the ball at their own 40-yard line with 40 seconds left and no timeouts.
"I tried my best. I put a lot of pressure on myself to make sure there's not a letdown from what Aaron is doing and what I'm doing. But obviously it's tough to get put in that situation and go out there and not have a lag," said Wallace, who has started 21 career regular-season games and has a 6-15 record. "But you want to go out there and compete; that's what I'm about and I love to compete. I put a lot on myself and feel like I should've played better.
"I've been in this situation before and it definitely will get better."
Thanks to Lacy, Starks and the special-teams units, the Packers (5-3) almost found a way. Instead, they're now in a three-way tie with the Bears (5-3) and Detroit Lions (5-3) at the midpoint of the season.
"We're still 5-3, still got it all in front of us. We have half the season left," fullback John Kuhn said. "We have to play well. We still have a good run game. Seneca went out there and played with confidence. If he has to play for us in the future, we have confidence in him."
They certainly should have confidence in their run game. Even with the Bears not respecting the pass – how's that for a sentence you never thought you'd read about the Packers? – and putting eight or nine defenders in the box during the second half, Lacy still broke off big runs. And two special teams plays actually helped the Packers to a 20-17 lead midway through the third quarter.


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Originally Posted by iiPyromaniac
Nice find, +Rep. It's really got me interested to see what happens next. Hope your theory's right.
Thanks +rep back at you.
Tomorrow is the day for the big reveal if Kakashi is a zetsu clone or not.
This thread is dead. I will make the last comment by saying... kakashi is a zetsu clone.
Kakashi use his headband to cover the sharingan left eye. If and when he need to use the sharingan eye, he had to moved the headband up, that may be possible that it came loose. Do you need to tighten the headband when fighting. This may cause a fatal mistake...
Him not having his headband proves nothing, the kakuzu arc and kakashi gaiden he has it
Fail thread
lol looks like this theory failed epicly
Um....It could be that Zetsu transformed into Obito and was able to recall Obito's own memories. And since the last time Obito say Kakashi, Kakashi had the cut on his left eye and mask. So Zetsu just used that image from Obito's memory and made a clone with that? Lol idk, just wanted to throw out a guess haha
Look here smart one, put your facts straight before you write on this. How do you expect obito and kakashi to awaken the mangeko sharingan if it was zetzus clue being kakashi? Zetzu cannot make a real sharingan to make work with obito's. They awaken the MS once they felt the pain for losing someone close to them(Rin). Plus Kakashi cried and Obito did not see him cry, it only showed him cry which means if it was zetzus clone he would had wanted to make kakashi look more bad(which crying doesnt portrait that) to get obito more mad.
Originally Posted by NarutoFan20
Lol I agree.
kakashi -the one thought to b zetsu and obito activated both deir magekyo at once...so kakashi not zetsu.. !! bad english
Kakashi is missing his dad's sword aswell. I think people are reading more into the situation more than needed. I think it was just an intense battle for only Rin and Kakashi to handle. Since he lost his headband and sword.
As for why Rin is dead. The Bloody Mist ninja kept on saying 'The Enemy' about Kakashi. So maybe she was a spy for bloody mist, or under control, or even maybe a rare bloody line we dont know of.
Damm I cant believe I havent logged on for a year
Hnm... interesting theory. I don't think its true tho. His headband must have fallen of in the battle, and there must be an other reason why he killed Rin.
I think its the real Kakashi. If it wasn't him, the MS wouldn't have been awoken...
There are many reasons Kakashi could have done this but it more than likely was at her request, possibly to awaken MS to win the fight because they would have both died and she was already so down because of Obito dying, she couldn't take it. Theres alot of self-sacrifice in this series. Kakashi doesn't kill any friends up until this point.
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I like this thoery the best. Makes good sense. We'll see I guess.
Originally Posted by NarutoFan20
so wheres my cookie and cream ice cream ...
I really wonder why am I even reading this forum. Full of blind and moronic people. How could Obito see through Zetsus eyes and they would gain MS at the same time? And why would Zetsu cry?
Originally Posted by Bloody Temari
I really wonder why am I even reading this forum. Full of blind and moronic people. How could Obito see through Zetsus eyes and they would gain MS at the same time? And why would Zetsu cry?
I'm glad I read this post. Sometimes I forget its a waste of time trying to debate in certain threads. This chapter made it clear that Kakashi isn't a clone. There are a lot of huge reasons too. If Kakashi was a clone then how could Obito see through the eye he gave Kakashi? Also how could Obito unlock the MS for a clone as well? What sense does that even make?
I new to this but wasnt there something about the leaf sending ninjas to bloodmist village where kakashi never want to talk about
something similar like when danzo made sai kill his brother maybe it not a zetsu clone !
Originally Posted by NarutoFan20
Fail post. Go to Naruto wiki and search Zetsu. Then click substitute technique.
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This technique allows White Zetsu to create an exact copy of anyone, simply by touching them. The clone used for the technique becomes a perfect duplicate, even possessing chakra identical to that of the one they are impersonating. These clones can also copy their victim's abilities to some degree, once they are known to them. (Source:Naruto Wiki)
FAILED. kakashi is one the brightest shinobi's in history. in saying this, kakashi would have known the most crucial of evidence to win the war by knowing what the zetsu's can do because of the only way a zetsu can mimic a persons chakra. and also copying a persons chakra has nothing to do with the persons elemental affinity, so the kakashi you see is definitely not a zetsu clone. there could be a number of reasons why kakashi never had his headband on, like how naruto lost his trying to escape the clouds village secret turtle island.
If not kakashi, how could he awaken Mangakeyu Sharingan..
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A new warning today about cosmetic laser surgery and the growing number of lawsuits being filed against operators who are not physicians.
Researchers scoured an online national database of public legal documents and found 175 cases related to skin laser surgery from 1999 to 2012. 75 of those cases involved non-physician operators or N-P-Os.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 — Track and field athletes were on hand Thursday to help kick off the new Montavilla Teen Center, the latest phase of Mayor Charlie Hales' Mayor's Community Centers Initiative.
Athletes taught youth — and Mayor Hales! — how to throw a shot put, and also joined in throwing footballs and kicking soccer balls. The IAAF World Indoor Track and Field Championship games come to Portland in March, 2016.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 — The Oregonian reports that the Portland Thorns are going to break a record tonight with their first sell-out game in team history, filling Providence Park with 21,144 fans.
It will be the second-largest stand-alone crowd in the history of women's professional soccer. Congratulations, team! We're rooting for you!
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2015 — KATU interviews Portland Thorns players who are proud of their teammates, Tobin Heath and Alex Morgan, for being on the winning team Sunday, when the United States beat Japan to take the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2015 — The Oregonian reports that eight Portland Thorns players will play on various teams for the international FIFA Women's World Cup this month. An excerpt:
"Which two of [Coach Paul Riley's] players is he most excited to see go head-to-head in the Women's World Cup? Watching U.S. Women's National Teamstriker Alex Morgan go 1v1 against Australian left back Steph Catley would be an interesting matchup, but seeing English forward Jodie Taylor face Catley would be equally as compelling.
Watching Canadian Women's National Team captain Christine Sinclair try to take a penalty kick against her good friend Nadine Angerer, the captain of the German Women's National Team, would also be a battle of the minds worth paying admission to see.
And the list goes on."
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 – Portland: The clock is ticking.
The city on Wednesday unveiled the countdown clock for the World Indoor Track and Field event, which is coming to Portland in March 2016. More than a dozen the world's greatest track and field athletes were on hand at Pioneer Courthouse Square on Wednesday, including Olympic gold medalists, world record-holders and world champions
The four-day meet will include events at Moda Center, followed by three days of competition in a temporary 7,000-seat stadium in the Oregon Convention Center. Many of the events are free and open to the public, and will include opportunities for student-athletes to participate.
Mayor Charlie Hales and City Commissioner Amanda Fritz, along with hundreds of area residents and many student-athletes, were on hand Wednesday to unveil the countdown clock.
The international lineup included Renaud Lavillenie (France, pole vault, world record-holder); Genzebe Dibaba (Ethiopia, distance, world indoor record-holder in four events from 1,500 to 5,000 meter); Liu Xiang (China, 2004 Olympic gold medalist, retired); Eunice Sum (Kenya, 800 meter, reigning world champion); Silas Kiplagat (Kenya, mile, ranked No. 1 in the world); Ivana Spanovic (Serbia, long jump, #2 world ranking); Sally Kipyego (Kenya, distances, 2012 Olympic silver medalist); Mohammad Aman (Ethiopia, 800 meter, three-time world champion); and Sheila Reid (Canada, middle distance/distance, 2012 Olympian).
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29, 2014 — It's finally opening night for the Trail Blazers, and Rip City is ready.
The Blazers ended last season with success, making it to the second round of the NBA playoffs. Damian Lillard's incredible game-winning shot in Game 6 of the first round of playoffs was voted by NBA fans Top Game of the Year.
Now Portland is ready for their team to take it to the championship. Here's a roundup of coverage so far:
A roundup of coverage by The Oregonian.
Will Barton embraces role of 'The People's Champ,' but he wants more—a great piece by The Oregonian's Andrew Theen.
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THURSDAY, AUG. 21, 2014 — Portland could host a world-class cycling event — the Grand Prix of Portland — in August 2015.
Josh Alpert, the mayor's director of strategic initiatives, has been working with organizers to make the race happen. He says there's a lot of work to be done if the 115-mile, one-day Tour de France-esque race is going to happen in downtown Portland.
"The potential of bringing an event like this to one of the world's great bicycling cities is too good to pass up," Alpert said. "This could be the next iteration of shining the world spotlight on this great city."
The Oregonian's Mike Tokito broke the story. Organizers tell him they've gotten approval from national and international biking organziations.
Bike Portland is also following the story.
Mayor Charlie Hales has encouraged high-profile sport events — the Major League Soccer All-Star Game, the BMX bike and skateboarding Dew Tour event, and hopefully the NBA All-Star Game — to come to Portland.
Cycling in particular would be a good fit, Hales said, noting that among the city's many outdoor and athletic companies is Rapha Performance Roadwear, one of the world's top road bicycle racing gear companies. Its headquarters are in Portland and London.
"It's a great fit," Hales said. "We're an outdoors state. We're an active city."
MONDAY, AUG. 18, 2014 — Southwest Broadway this weekend was transformed into skateboard and BMX courses for the Portland stop of the national Dew Tour.
Over the two-day event, roughly 16,000 fans lined barriers to catch each trick, flip and twist as some of the United States' top competitors — joined by two from Australia, two from Canada and one from Puerto Rico — competed for the Dew Cup.
Ryan Scheckler, from California, took first in the skateboard streetstyle, retaining his championship status for the third consecutive year. Dennis Enarson, from California, took first in the BMX streetstyle competition.
"This event puts a national spotlight on Portland, and on our skateboard and BMX culture," Mayor Charlie Hales said. "The Major League Soccer All-Star Game, earlier this month, did the same. The national and international sports world has been turning toward Portland and seeing us as a major player. We love showing off this city."
Portland native Ben Hucke competed in the BMX streetstyle event. In Portland, BMX-ers ride at Lumberyard Bike Park on Northeast 82nd Avenue draws riders to its jump lines, pump tracks, skill sections, and technical trail riding. The iconic, almost 25-year-old Burnside Skatepark under the Burnside Bridge has made Portland a destination for skateboarders.
In June, the 10th anniversary Dew Tour kicked off in Ocean City, Md. This weekend it returned to Portland after a two-year absence. Its next stop is Brooklyn, N.Y., Sept. 20-21, then Breckenridge, Colo., Dec. 11-14.
MONDAY, AUG. 18, 2014 – The Portland Thorns needed a win against arch rivals the Seattle Reign to advance to the Northwest Soccer League Playoffs. A tie or a loss would have drawn the season to a close.
Calling Alex Morgan.
The star forward scored the goal that advances the Thorns to the playoff in Sunday's 1-0 victory over the Reign at Providence Park. Morgan put in a header past the Reign's keeper Hope Solo for the only score of the day.
On the other end of the pitch, Thorns keeper Nadine Angerer defended the Reign's every response, notching five saves.
The win puts the Thorns into the NWSL playoffs again this year.
FRIDAY, AUG. 15, 2014 – Portland plays host to the Dew Tour this Saturday and Sunday, welcoming the nation's best in BMX and skateboarding.
"This has been the 'Sports Town USA' year for Portland," Mayor Charlie Hales said. "The Thorns win the women's soccer tournament; we host one of Germany's great football clubs for the Major League Soccer All-Star Game; and the Blazer announce this week that Portland is in the hunt for the NBA All-Stars."
Broadway is being transformed into an outdoor venue for the tour's Toyota City Championships, which will include a downhill streetstyle course and a fresh format in BMX dirt.
Dew Tour's streetstyle event takes competition back to its roots by using real-life street obstacles on a downhill course that makes a thrilling experience for both the athletes and fans alike.
The new format in BMX dirt opens up the competition for athletes to throw down their best bangers and go head-to-head in a heated session unlike anything you've seen at Dew Tour before.
You can watch the action live at DewTour.com/LIVE or come downtown to watch the fun live!
AUGUST 15, 2014—The Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday announced they had submitted a bid to host either the 2017 or 2018 NBA All-Star Game, which could bring the exhibition game with all the Western and Eastern conferences' best players to Rip City.
Mayor Charlie Hales in July was filmed for a video the Blazers produced to support their bid.
"The Major League Soccer All-Star Game was a warm-up," Hales said. "It was great! People absolutely loved it. And the NBA All-Star Game would be bigger and better.
"These kinds of events fire up the community," he added. "It wasn't just the game, it was the carnival air throughout the city. Street performers, opera, musicians, people dancing: The MLS All-Star Game let Portlanders celebrate Portland. And the NBA All-Star Game would, too."
The Blazers' bid campaign is themed, "We Got Next," hyping Portland as a top-10 fastest-growing city in the United States, with sportswear giants — Nike, adidas, Columbia — headquartered in the area. The campaign also notes the area's attractions: Oregon Coast, Mt. Hood, Columbia Gorge, more than 400 wineries and 60 breweries.
The Oregonian reports that Portland's bid brought together various entities, including the city, Metro, Oregon Convention Center and Oregon Sports Authority, with Mayor Hales ushering the parties together.
"We love showing off Portland," Hales said. "The All-Star game would bring with it a wide array of international media, who'd get to see this city at its best."
AUGUST 7, 2014— The best of American soccer came to Portland on Wednesday for the Major League Soccer All-Star Game, featuring the best domestic players of the American league versus the Bayern München football club of Germany.
The sold-out crowd came from around the world to watch 17 players who competed in the World Cup in Brazil, as well as six who helped Germany win the Cup. Eyes in 150 countries watched the American league win, 2-1.
"What a great night," said Mayor Charlie Hales, who walked to Providence Park from a pre-game party that featured local roaster Stumptown Coffee and snacks from Portland eateries Lardo and Pok Pok.
Along the walk he passed the Portland band Lovebomb Go-Go; singers from the Portland Opera; Portland's own Darth Vader helmet-wearing, bagpipes-playing unicyclist; and scores of Timbers and Thorns fans.
"I'm glad tonight the international eye is on Portland," he said.
Here's a full album of the MLS All-Star Game and surrounding events.
THURSDAY, AUG. 7, 2014 – The best of American soccer came to Portland yesterday for the Major League Soccer All-Star Game, which featured the best domestic players vs. the Bayern Munich football club of Germany.
And in case you doubted that the world was watching, here's the coverage from the Indo-Asian News Service, India's largest independent news service. The story also quotes from the Xinhua news service of China:
Portland (United States), Aug 7: American footballer Landon Donovan scored in the second half to help the MLS All-Stars team beat German giants Bayern Munich 2-1 at Providence Park, Portland. Robert Lewandowski scored in the eighth minute to give Bayern an early lead Wednesday. MLS All-Stars found their rhythm in the second half, levelling the match with a powerful shot from Bradley Wright-Phillips, reports Xinhua.
Donovan found a chance in the 70th minute and his right-footed shot from the centre of the box went straight to the goal. It was the sixth goal for Donovan in MLS All-Stars games, tying Brian McBride, who is the all-time leader in the league's history.
AUGUST 5, 2014—In front of a record-breaking crowd Sunday night, the Portland Thorns came back from an earlier loss with a 1-0 win over the Houston Dash.
The National Women's Soccer League game attracted 19,123 fans—smashing the previous league record, also held by Portland, of 17,619.
"The Thorns players showed dedication and perseverance—the mark of a great team," said Mayor Charlie Hales. "And I'm sure a nearly full stadium didn't hurt."
John Stupak with Oregon Sports News has a full analysis.
AUGUST 1, 2014—NBA fans have voted Damian Lillard's incredible game-winning shot against the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of the NBA playoffs the Top Game of the Year.
In its 2013-14 NBA Season Top Games of the Year feature on NBA TV last night, it was revealed that fans voted the Portland Trail Blazers' game No. 1 of 10 contenders.
Find the full list and the video of that incredible play here.
TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014 — Portland Mayor Charlie Hales on Monday joined the international celebration in Eugene celebrating the United States' return to hosting the International Association of Athletics Federations World Junior Championships track and field meet.
The kick-off dinner Monday night welcomed Oregon leadership — including Hales and Gov. John Kitzhaber — and heads of federation's more than 200 members. Track and field events began today at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus, and continue through Sunday.
The international championships haven't been held in the U.S. since 1992, in Boston. Eugene's winning bid brought the 15th World Junior Championships back to the country, hosting 1,540 athletes from 167 countries. And in an Oregon coup, Portland will host the 2016 World Indoor Track and Field Championships. Now Eugene is bidding for the 2019 World Championships.
"Eugene is Track Town U.S.A., Portland is home to the world's greatest outdoor and athletic companies," said Mayor Charlie Hales. "It's a great fit. Oregonians have been running since before it was cool. We're an outdoors state. It's part of our culture."
Federation president Lamine Diack, who arrived in Portland from Senegal on Thursday, said for years he'd wanted to hold an event in the United States.
"It has been my dream to have an IAAF event in the U.S.A.," Diack said at a press conference. "The World Junior Championships this week marks an important moment for the future of track and field in the U.S.A., the most powerful athletics nation in the world."
JULY 19, 2014—Two Portland Timbers players have been named to the MLS All-Star team that next month will play in the Major League Soccer's star-filled match against the Bayern München football club of Germany.
Timbers captain Will Johnson and midfielder Diego Valeri will play under their own coach, Caleb Porter, who is coaching the MLS team since the game will be in Portland. Last year Johnson was a fan pick for the All-Star team.
The Oregonian's Jamie Goldberg has the details.
JULY 14, 2014—Thousands of soccer fans packed in to Portland's Living Room—Pioneer Courthouse Square—Sunday afternoon to watch Germany and Argentina face off in the finals of the 2014 Fifa World Cup.
Roundhouse, a creative agency, and Adidas put on the party, which was expected to host 7,000 people despite the rainy weather.
"The energy here is outstanding," said Mayor Charlie Hales, who donned his Germany shirt and attended the party with First Lady Nancy Hales. "Portland has become such a sport city and such a soccer city, and this is exactly what Pioneer Courthouse Square is for."
The Oregonian's Erik Anderson filmed Hales talking about Portland's sporting and international growth.
JULY 2, 2014 — Dew Tour, the street-style skateboard and bike competition, for its 10th anniversary is returning to Portland after a brief hiatus.
From Aug. 16 to 18, thousands of visitors—and the national spotlight—will be in downtown Portland. The event is free for Portlanders to enjoy.
The Oregonian writes that this is the first time the Portland stop won't be in the Rose Quarter and first time it takes place under the "Skateboard Charlie" administration.
MAY 4, 2014—In a heart-stopping, earth-shattering, crowd-stunning win, Damian Lillard took a shot with less than a second left on the clock to steal Game 6 of the NBA playoffs from the Houston Rockets last night, garnering a 99-98 win.
Reports The Oregonian's Joe Freeman: "He grabbed the microphone and released two words and one big exhale, exorcising the ghosts of seasons past.
'Riiiiiiiiip Ciiiiiiiity,' Damian Lillard screamed. And the sellout crowd went nuts."
"Enough said," said Mayor Charlie Hales. "Besides, 'Incredible.'"
The Blazers will play the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Watch that game-winning shot on repeat here.
APRIL 24, 2014— Repeating their win—but less dramatically than Sunday night's opener—the Portland Trail Blazers last night beat the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of the NBA playoff series 112-105.
Mayor Charlie Hales showed his support at City Council on Wednesday, donning a Blazers jacket for the meeting.
"Keep it up, Blazers!" Hales said.
The Oregonian's Mick Richman rounds up the national press on Game 2 and the Blazers' two-game streak.
The next game in the series is Friday.
APRIL 20, 2014—The Portland Trail Blazers came out of the edge-of-your-seat NBA playoff game against the Houston Rockets Sunday night with a 122-120 win in overtime.
The crowd of 18,240 Rip City fans were euphoric about the upset; sports pundits had picked the Rockets as an easy winner. Read details in The Oregonian's coverage.
"What an incredible win," said Portland Mayor Charlie Hales. "I'm with the rest of Rip City rooting for our Blazers to keep it up for the rest of the playoffs."
NOVEMEBER 25, 2013—The Timbers ended their season Sunday night, falling to the Real Salt Lake, 5-2 aggregate.
"The team put forth an incredible effort," said Mayor Charlie Hales. "They did their fans and their city proud."
Major League Soccer talked to Timbers Coach Caleb Porter and team captain Will Johnson.
NOVEMBER 15, 2013 — Portland will host the 2016 World Indoor Track & Field Championships, showcasing the city to an international audience.
"This is an incredible opportunity for Portland," Mayor Charlie Hales said. "It's an economic opportunity, and the international media presence will be invaluable."
The Oregonian's Ken Goe writes that Vin Lananna, president of TrackTown USA, the organizing committee that brought to Eugene the 2008 and '12 U.S. Olympic Trials for Track & Field, has big ambitions for Oregon's track scene.
"We're an athletic city," Hales said, noting Adidas headquarters in Portland, Nike headquarters in the region, and a slew of other outdoor and athletic companies: Columbia, Gerber outdoor geer, Keen Footware, Rapha bike gear, and many, many more.
"And we're a city of crazy sports fans," the mayor added, citing the dedicated Timbers Army and Thorns and Blazers fans.
NOVEMBER 7, 2013—The Portland Timbers beat rival Seattle Sounders FC on Thursday in an action-packed home game — sending the Timbers Army into an ecstatic frenzy and advancing the team to the MLS Cup playoff Western Conference finals.
Read The Oregonian's Jamie Goldberg recap of the exciting 3-2 win.
OCTOBER 26, 2013—The Timbers defeated Chivas USA 5-0 on Saturday to advance in the Major League Soccer Cup Playoffs as the top seed in the Western Conference with a 14-5-15 record.
"We look like a well-oiled machine right now," Coach Caleb Porter told The Oregonian's Geoffrey Arnold.
Mayor Charlie Hales praised the team for the eight-game winning streak that led the Timbers to the 34-game MLS record for fewest losses, set by the LA Galaxy in 2011.
"These guys showed athleticism and commitment," Hales said. "They made their city proud. The Timbers Army and all Portlanders will be cheering them through the finals."
The team will face rival Seattle Sounders FC in the conference semifinals.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2013—ESPN has profiled the Portland Thorns championship win and the Portland fans who support the new team.
ESPN writer Graham Hays set up the odds the Thorns faced prior to their National Women's Soccer League championship win last week:
"Down two goals early in a semifinal against FC Kansas City, they rallied to win in overtime on the road.
"Down to 10 players for most of the second half in Saturday's championship game, they dug in on the road.
"Down two stars with Heath and Alex Morgan limited by injuries, well, let's not get crazy. Eighty percent of Heath or Morgan is still something of a luxury, as Saturday made clear."
Hays noted the Portland fans supported their teams with more gusto than any other city in the new National Women's Soccer League.
"More than 16,000 fans showed up for Portland's first home game of the season. And they kept coming, fueling attendance marks that dwarfed the other teams in the league. It was a unique experience for a women's league."
Mayor Charlie Hales says the soccer frenzy in Portland was fueled by a women's team—and reached overdrive with a championship-winning team.
"It's an exciting time to be a sports fan in Portland," Hales said. "The Thorns and Timbers—and the Blazers—and their dedicated fan bases show what a sports city Portland is. And thanks to the Thorns, it's a city of champions."
Read the full ESPN article here.
AUGUST 31, 2013—The Portland Thorns on Saturday night in New York beat the home team 2-0 to become the first National Women's Soccer League champions.
Both the Thorns and the National Women's Soccer League were established in 2012. The Thorns' dramatic win over Kansas City last week advanced the Portland team to the league's first championship game.
The Oregonian's Geoffrey Arnold details how the Thorns' defense against New York's relentless shooting earned the win.
"This was another exciting match that ended in an historic win for Portland," said Mayor Charlie Hales. "We're so proud of the players, making their mark in just four months. As they celebrate, their city celebrates with them."
Here's a great photo essay by The Oregonian.
AUGUST 24, 2013—The Portland Thorns came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Kansas City FC in overtime on their home turf, 3-2.
In the first year of the United States' women's soccer league, the Thorns are the first team to advance to the championships. On Aug. 31 they'll play the winner of the Western New York versus Sky Blue game.
"Anytime you go down 2-0, it's a moment where you either throw the towel in or you stand up and fight," Thorns Coach Cindy Parlow Cone told The Oregonian's Geoffrey Arnold. "They were standing up and fighting and believing in each other and believing in themselves. You could see it on the field. They were clapping their hands, telling everyone 'We got this. We're okay. We can do this.' "
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales said the Thorns' dramatic win was an historic moment for Portland sports, as well as for soccer.
"For a new league, a dramatic win shows the value of giving these athletes a chance to compete professionally," Hales said. "I'm excited to watch the championship game."
APRIL 12, 2013 — The Portland Thorns, the city's new women's soccer team, tomorrow begin their inaugural season in the new National Women's Soccer League.
"This is an exciting time for Portland — and national — sports," said Mayor Charlie Hales. "With a strong men's soccer league established, women finally have the chance to come out kicking."
Oregon Sports News' Arran Gimba writes about the Thorns' strong roster, led by Alex Morgan and Christine Sinclair.


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This thread was listed on another thread as a resource, and I thought I would bring it full circle. I decided to continue pumping and providing dd with breastmilk--she has never really liked cow's milk and she needed the extra calories. I pumped until she was around 14 months, providing her with 9 ounces of breastmilk for the sitter every day. She drank it out of a sippy cup, for the most part. At that point, my supply took a significant dip as a result of pregnancy and I was only getting 3 ounces total, with my 3 pumping sessions, so I put the pump away. I didn't have to worry about engorgement because my supply had decreased. I have continued to nurse her, on demand, while we are home, and my supply continued to decrease as a result of the pregnancy. We are still nursing 3-4 times a day, sometimes less, sometimes more, and she is most definitely a comfort nurser now. Funny how things change. Giving up the pump was hard, because I had become so used to providing that for her, and to be perfectly honest, I would probably still be pumping once a day if it weren't for lack of milk. She is still not a big milk drinker, and actually prefers water, but she NEEDS the extra calories from the breastmilk.
Anyway...this probably won't help many, becuase i am pregnant and that affects supply, so its not pertinent to a non-pregnant mama, but maybe someone can benefit!


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March 22, 1995
Release # 95-097
WASHINGTON, DC - CPSC, Division Sales Inc. of Itasca, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 toy boats with small people figures. The people figurines and their hats are small parts and present a serious choking hazard to young children.The toy is packaged in clear blister packaging on cardboard with multicolored label which states in part "Funtasty *** Made in China *** Justen Products Itasca, IL 60143." The toys are packaged in sets of three boats and three people. The two-inch-long boats are made of solid red, yellow, green, or blue plastic. The people figures are 1.5 inches tall, with a solid red, yellow, green, or blue plastic barrel-shaped body, a round white head, and a small plastic hat.The toys were imported from China and sold nationwide from June 1993 to August 1994 at small discount stores for $1.95.The toy should be taken away from young children immediately and returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, call Division Sales at (800) 621-8143 or write the company at 1311 Meacham Rd., Itasca, IL 60143.Neither CPSC nor Division Sales Inc. is aware of any injuries involving this toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.The toy was identified by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, and was tested by CPSC.
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- Federal proposal targets fresh produce contamination
- Exemptions can be cancelled
• If adopted, it will establish mandatory practices that farmers must employ to prevent microbial contamination of fresh produce.
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Growers should be aware of the Produce Safety Rule proposed Jan. 4 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to a food-safety expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
If adopted, it will establish mandatory practices that farmers must employ to prevent microbial contamination of fresh produce.
The draft regulation is far reaching, explained Luke LaBorde, professor of food science. It will address worker health and hygiene, the quality of agricultural water, biological soil amendments, the use of domesticated animals, potential contamination by wild animals and sanitation standards for equipment, tools and buildings.
LaBorde stressed some important points about the proposed rule.
"First, it covers only fresh produce that is sold commercially," he said. "It does not apply to produce used for personal consumption, such as home gardens."
The focus of the new regulation is on fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, mushrooms and sprouts that typically are eaten raw, not commodities that generally are cooked or further processed, LaBorde noted.
"For example, potatoes, eggplant, winter squash, beets and beans for drying are exempt," he said.
Not all farms that grow fresh produce will be required to comply with the rule. Farms with gross food sales under $25,000 are exempt. Farms with gross food sales over $500,000 generally are required to comply.
"Those with total sales of between $25,000 and $500,000 may or may not receive exemptions, depending on what kind of marketing channels are used," LaBorde explained.
"For instance, if farmers sell more than half of their strawberry crop directly to consumers — such as at a farmers market or farm stand — or if they deliver it directly to a grocery store or restaurant, they are exempt from the regulation.
"However, to receive this exemption, these kinds of direct sales must be to buyers in the same state as the farm, or if out of state, no farther than 275 miles from the farm."
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FREMONT CENTER, NY — There are normally just a couple of members of the public at the Town of Fremont meetings, but at the one held on August 8, the number jumped to more than 70, with residents packed through both doorways and peered in through the windows into the small chamber.
They had come in reaction to a resolution passed during the July meeting that endorsed gas drilling if it was done safely. While a majority of those in the room are opposed to drilling, for some, the more important matter was the way the resolution was passed. Resident Kate Bowers said that some people were informed that the resolution was going to come up, but that most of the community was not.
She said, "I contacted the town clerk that day to see if there was an agenda, but there was none, so you even left out your town clerk. You deceived your community about something that clearly affects all of us. No matter how you feel about gas drilling, this resolution was done wrong."
Resident Doris Sharp directed a remark to councilperson Paul Kellam. She said, "Paul, I've got to say, I came here when the old benches were here, and you specifically stated you didn't want new chairs because you didn't like it when people came to these meetings." She added, "I've seen how the town board works—it does some good things, but last month, I don't think you did such a good thing for your town."
The board did not respond directly to the charge, but supervisor George Conklin at one point said, "Sometimes things come up." He added that the board might have a statement about the resolution at the next meeting.
Some residents at the meeting were clearly in favor of the board's action. Responding to a suggestion that the town should have a wider discussion about gas drilling before a resolution endorsing it is passed, former Sullivan County legislator Frank Armstrong said, "Just listening to what was said already, you can see what the divide is all about. There is pro-drilling, there is anti-drilling, and if you think any protracted conversation is going to change significantly anybody's mind, you're wrong. I want to applaud you [the board] for what you did, and hope you hold to it."
Bill Graby, a member of the Delaware Sullivan Property Owners Association, agreed that residents who opposed drilling were never going to be persuaded that it is safe, even though various university studies have determined that hydraulic fracturing is safe.
In response to that, resident Heather McArdle asked, if it is safe, why is it exempted from so many environmental laws? She said fracking is exempt from the Safe Drinking Water Act, The Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Energy Policy Act of 2005.


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For information see Welcomebooks
This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Macedonia and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that each experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. You can always have things sent to you later. As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have an 102pound weight restriction on baggage. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in Macedonia.
General Clothing
All Volunteers will need an assortment of clothing for work, play, and socializing. Layering is recommended for winter wear as it is cold outside and generally hot inside. Suitable attire for male teachers includes slacks with a nice shirt and an optional tie. Community development Volunteers working in a municipal or NGO office may find a suit and tie de rigueur for everyday wear, but wearing nice slacks with a sport coat or blazer is fairly common. Community development Volunteers working with an environmental NGO fall somewhere in between, depending on the organization they're placed with. Suits, dresses, and skirts that are not too short, or nice slacks with blouses are all suitable work attire for women. For both men and women, nice jeans (but not the grunge look), dressed up with a nice shirt and jacket, are also acceptable in many situations, especially social ones. For most places outside of Skopje, a more conservative approach to dressing is appropriate for women. Most men and many women wear jeans to work with a pullover shirt or blouse. Clothing is expensive because most of it is imported, so it is best to bring most of what you will need. Shipping clothes from the States is also possible but expensive. See further suggestions below:
- Two or three pairs of fleece or silk long underwear (available locally but not of great quality), in colors other than white (which is harder to clean)
- Several sweaters
- Scarves, hats, and gloves (Gore-Tex if possible)
- Winter socks
- Windproof and waterproof coat or warm jacket
- Jeans
- Clothing for warmer weather - shorts
- Pullover shirts - long and short sleeve
- Hiking boots made of leather, waterproof, and lightweight (good-quality ones are available in Macedonia but expensive); winters are cold and very wet
- Work shoes - most Macedonians men wear tennis shoes of every kind, women wear high heels (very difficult to maneuver on streets and sidewalks) as well as typical women's shoes.
- Summer/casual shoes
Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items
A wide variety is available in Macedonia, so do not pack extra toothpaste, toilet paper, dental floss, and shampoo.
Note that most items can be bought in Macedonia and many dried spices and herbs can be found here, especially in Skopje.
- Favorite recipes
- Plastic measuring cups and spoons
- Travel alarm clock
- The Peace Corps discourages you from wearing contact lenses and does not provide contact lens cleaning supplies. You may bring your own supplies or buy them here. Contact lens maintenance supplies can be found in Skopje, but are somewhat expensive (around $15 to $30).
- Backpack, small, durable, lightweight, and of good quality for overnight trips (suitcases are a nuisance and large packs may be cumbersome for short trips)
- Money pouch or belt (to hide your passport and other valuables when traveling)
- Cash (for vacation travel) ATMs are readily available in most communities and will accept American debit/credit cards.
- Personal checks from a U.S. checking account (handy if you plan to apply to graduate school; can be cashed at a bank in Skopje)
- Credit card (accepted in most places in Skopje and other large cities, also useful for wiring money to Macedonia)
- Laptop computer (not required, but tough to get along without one as it is the primary means of communication between Peace Corps Macedonia and yourself; please see prior sections for tips and other advice on transporting this item)
- Flashlight (small and durable), an absolute necessity
- Compact sewing and tool (a multi-tool knife such as a Leatherman works well) kits
- Compact sleeping bag (not necessary but may be useful is visiting other volunteers; they take a lot of room in a suitcase and can be purchased in Macedonia)
- CDs (also available in Macedonia, except for country music)
- Colored chalk (if you will be working in a school)
- Family pictures or postcards to share with your host family and friends
- Electric plug converters and extension cord
- Hearing aide batteries - they are not readily available in Macedonia


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National group to push for legal pot in Vt.By PETER HIRSCHFELD
Vermont Press Bureau | September 11,2013MONTPELIER A national organization pushing for the reform of marijuana laws says it plans to launch a state-level lobbying effort aimed at legalizing cannabis in Vermont by 2017.
The announcement Tuesday from the Marijuana Policy Project coincides with hearings in the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, where Sen. Patrick Leahy cheered the Department of Justices recent decision to take a hands-off approach to marijuana enforcement in the two states that have legalized the drug.
It also comes on the heels of comments from Gov. Peter Shumlin, who said last week not only that he was open to starting the legalization debate, but that he didnt want to allow much time to elapse before Vermont adopted the kinds of laws passed by referendum in Colorado and Washington.
Vermont is a state that does have medical marijuana, that has passed decriminalization, and those are factors, including the governor saying he is open to the debate, that make us think its a good conversation to have in Vermont, said Matt Simon, legislative analyst for the Marijuana Policy Project.
MPP, based in Washington, D.C., has spent thousands of dollars between contributions to statewide and local candidates and contracts with a Montpelier lobbying firm on marijuana reform efforts in the Green Mountain State.
The group helped underwrite a years-long Statehouse lobbying campaign that earlier this year bore fruit with the enactment of a decriminalization statute that eliminates criminal sanctions for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana and replaces them with a $300 civil fine.
Simon said he has spoken with state legislators in advance of the next legislative session, and he expects to see the Vermont Senate debate a bill, shelved last year, that would establish a study committee to explore the risks and benefits of legalization.
I think the study is good way to move forward and see what various stakeholders have to say, Simon said.
In a statement included in the MPP release Tuesday, Rep. Susan Hatch Davis, a Progressive from Orange, said legalization makes sense both for law enforcement and the fiscal bottom line. Prohibition, Davis said, has no effect on availability and only enriches criminals.
If we tax and regulate marijuana like alcohol, we can save our limited law enforcement resources while creating local jobs and tax revenue, she said. It is time for a sensible approach on this issue.
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