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While visiting the Enterprise, Wesley Crusher protests the removal of Native Americans from a planet ceded to the Cardassians.
Summary Edit
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As a result of a long-disputed treaty with the Cardassians, the Federation has agreed to return several planets to Cardassian control. One such planet, Dorvan V, is inhabited by the descendants of Native Americans. They do not wish to leave their new home, which they had spent many years searching for.
Meanwhile, Wesley Crusher has returned from Starfleet Academy for a vacation. He's out-of-character though, snappy and caustic in manner. He is rude to Geordi La Forge in engineering when La Forge tells him about his new ideas involving plasmadyne relays. Dr. Crusher tries to talk to her son, but gets nowhere.
Jean-Luc Picard is tasked by Admiral Nechayev of Starfleet to ask the Native American tribe on Dorvan V to relocate, even though he disagrees with the decision. He pleads with her, but she says that Starfleet has ceded the planet to the Cardassians and they insist on the removal of all inhabitants. Anthwara, the leader of the tribe on Dorvan V, resists Picard's attempt to convince them to relocate. Deanna Troi says that there are other available planets to colonize with similar environmental conditions and could be settled immediately. Anthwara says that the environmental conditions themselves are not the concerns of his people. He says that when he arrived on Dorvan V, the mountains and the rivers welcomed him. The other members in the council group say that Picard is laughing at Anthwara even though his face shows no sign of jest. Before any more misunderstandings occur, they adjourn the meeting and Picard invites the group to the Enterprise for a party later that night.
Dr. Crusher doesn't understand why Wesley is so moody and rude. Wesley says that he just wants to be left alone. Later that night, Dr. Crusher is in Ten Forward for the party and Wesley comes in and apologizes to his mother for being late. He sits down and comes in contact with Lakanta, a Native American holy man of sorts. He tells Wesley about the Habak, which is a colony meditation chamber for visions quests. He tells Wesley that he knew that he would come to Dorvan V two years ago when he had a vision involving Wesley. Lakanta tells Wesley that he should go to the Habak to see if he is where he is supposed to be.
Anthwara and Picard talk about the tense situation concerning the people on Dorvan V. Anthwara talks about his ancestors and says that their spirits still guide him and his people. Anthwara talks about his grandfather, Katowa, and how he was the first person to lead the tribe to Dorvan V over two hundred years ago. Anthwara says that there was opposition to the move, but when his grandfather made the decision, it was final. Now they've settled. Anthwara asks Picard about his family traditions and Picard says that his family is also guided by the decisions his ancestors made. Picard then starts telling Anthwara about his family history.
After the party, Beverly asks Picard for help with Wesley. She says his grades are dropping and that he is defensive with everyone. If he continues on that path, he will end up being dropped out of his Starfleet class, according to Admiral Brand.
The next morning, Wesley is on the planet's surface and sees Lakanta. Lakanta has been watching him and Wesley questions why he has been doing that and asks about the Habak. Lakanta asks Wesley what he thinks is sacred. Wesley says he respects a lot of things, but he's not sure he really thinks of anything as sacred. Lakanta asks Wesley what he thinks Lakanta's people consider sacred. Wesley looks around, and says perhaps the necklace Lakanta is wearing, and the symbols on the walls.
Lakanta replies that everything is sacred to them – the plants, the mountains, even the dirt beneath their feet. And here Wesley is also a sacred person. Lakanta says that Wesley needs to respect himself as sacred. Wesley, surprised by this remark, says that maybe he should try using the Habak.
In the meantime, negotiations continue about the inhabitants on the planet. Anthwara says that he didn't know why Picard was sent to the planet to relocate the people until last night's party when Picard was telling him about his family's history. Anthwara asks if he knows about the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 when the native tribes revolted against the Spanish when they tried to gain control of the land. A few years later, the Spanish came back, and in that group of Spanish soldiers, a man named Javier Maribona Picard participated in the conflict. Anthwara says that his participation in the displacement of his people by force is a stain of blood worn by Picard's family for 23 generations. Picard says he didn't know about the revolt, and it was 700 years ago. He doesn't think it has any bearing on the present situation. But Anthwara says they believe everything is connected. He refuses to leave the planet.
Worf is on the planet's surface and Picard sees him and asks what is the matter. Worf replies that there are unwelcome visitors, namely, the Cardassians. Picard talks to Gul Evek, who says that the evacuation should be underway by now. Picard does not understand why Cardassians are on the planet six weeks early and asks Gul Evek what they are doing there. He says that they are doing a survey of the buildings. Picard warns them that any harm done to the colonists while they are under the jurisdiction of the Federation means that Picard would have to respond accordingly.
Wesley, somewhere in a building, walks with Lakanta to the Habak. Lakanta says strangers are not allowed in the Habak, but Wesley is not a stranger because Lakanta saw him in his vision quest two years ago. Wesley asks him what he should do. Lakanta tells Wesley to start a fire and start his journey because while Lakanta can "open the door, only he [Wesley] can go through it".
Picard returns to the ship and asks Admiral Nechayev to ask the Federation Council to have an emergency session to reopen the issue of relocation for the tribe, and she says that she asked two days prior, but that Starfleet already declined the request. Picard then asks Worf if he has made preparations to remove the inhabitants of Dorvan V and Worf says yes.
Lakanta guides Wesley on a spirit quest. During this spirit quest, Wesley encounters the spirit of his late father, Jack Crusher. His father congratulates Wesley on his travels and for having come this far, but he also tells Wesley that the path of a Starfleet officer, the path he was following his father upon, was ending. Wesley therefore needed to make preparations to begin a new path that was genuinely his own. The vision at first startles Wesley, but he soon thereafter gains clarity from it.
After this experience, Wesley discovers Worf attempting to enact a forced, but covert, relocation of the planet's inhabitants and tells the people of Worf's plans, resulting in the planet's inhabitants demanding Starfleet's departure.
In the observation lounge, Picard strongly reprimands Wesley for his behavior, which jeopardized the away team's safety. Wesley responds by calmly denouncing the relocation on moral grounds, saying that the people are not just some random group of colonists, their culture predates the Federation. Picard understands but demands that Wesley keep his opinions to himself and follow orders so long as he is in a Starfleet uniform. Wesley promptly announces his resignation from the Academy and leaves his combadge on the table.
Beverly doesn't understand why Wesley is leaving the Academy and Wesley finally tells her about his vision of his father. He explains that he has known for a long time that he wasn't meant to be a Starfleet officer and that he was doing it to please her, Captain Picard, and everyone else who hoped for him to become a Starfleet officer, since he was born to two Starfleet officers and was raised on the Enterprise, even holding the rank of ensign before his departure for the Academy. Beverly drives home the point that she would be proud of Wesley no matter what he does because she loves him regardless of what he does. Beverly tells Wesley that the Traveler had told Captain Picard long ago that Wesley was a special boy, like Mozart, and that he was destined for things quite different from the rest of the crew. She resigns herself to the fact that this might be the first step in that direction.
In the meantime, Gul Evek wants to discuss the situation on the planet and Picard says to beam him on board the Enterprise. When some Cardassians are taken hostage by the colonists, Gul Evek wants his ship, the Vetar, to be ready to beam more troops to the surface, but Picard says that he would have to attack the Cardassians if they do so.
On the planet's surface, a fight breaks out and a phaser is fired at a Cardassian. As Wesley watches, he tries to stop it and suddenly, all movement stops. A phaser beam is fired halfway through the air but hasn't reached its intended target yet. Wesley's guide, Lakanta, reveals himself as the Traveler, with whom Wesley had last had contact with years ago. Wesley, it turns out, can travel to a different plane in time and existence. The traveler tells Wesley that he has evolved to a new level, ready to take the first step on a journey that few humans will ever experience. The traveler will be Wesley's guide if he wishes.
Wesley asks about the colonists. The traveler says they have to find their own journeys and Wesley has to trust that they will do that. They step back into regular time, and the phaser strikes the Cardassian as the fight continues.
Back on the Enterprise, Picard pleads with Evek not to force a battle and states that they have taken so long to reach an agreement that they should try to avoid conflict whenever possible. Gul Evek tells the Vetar crew to lock onto and beam his people back aboard, avoiding a direct fight. He then tells Picard that he lost two of three sons during the war with the Federation and that he does not wish to lose the last one.
The Colonists, still insistent on staying on the planet, decide to forgo Federation citizenship and remain on the planet under the Cardassians' control. Picard confirms with them that they understand that this means they will not be eligible for assistance from the Federation or Starfleet in the case of problems, which they accept. Gul Evek then indicates that the Cardassians are willing to leave the colony in peace so long as they do not interfere in Cardassian affairs, although he cannot promise all Cardassians will feel the same way. Picard says he will send a report to Starfleet, and that he hopes they will accept the deal as it would have the support of Admiral Nachayev. Anthwara says that Picard's stain on his name has been wiped because he did not take their land from them like his ancestor did so many years ago.
Wesley decides to leave Starfleet and explore the universe with the Traveler and says his studies will begin by learning with the people on Dorvan V, because the traveler says they have an understanding of many things. His mother reminds him to "dress warmly on those other planes of existence" and they both smile. Wesley beams off of the Enterprise-D for the last time, while Picard comforts his mother as they walk out of the transporter room.
Memorable quotes Edit
"There has been a certain amount of tension between us in the past."
""Tension" is hardly the word I'd use."
- - Picard speaks of his relationship with Nechayev to Riker
"Gul Evek, those people are Federation citizens, and I am sworn to protect them. If your troops attack that village, my security forces will respond."
"I hope you realize the consequences of Federation officers firing on Cardassian troops!"
"Oh, yes I do. That is why we must stop this now, before it's too late."
- - Captain Picard and Gul Evek
"I don't know what's gotten into you, Wes."
"Look, do you want my help or not?!"
"With this kind of an attitude, absolutely not. You're dismissed."
- - Geordi and Wesley
"Now, you be sure to dress warmly on those other planes of existence."
- - Dr. Crusher, to Wesley
"Have faith in their abilities to solve their problems on their own."
- - The Traveler
"Evek, the last war caused massive destruction and cost millions of lives. Don't send our two peoples down that same path again, not like this. Now the future lies in your hands right now! Give us one last chance for peace."
- - Captain Picard, to Gul Evek
"So if you're sacred... then you have to treat yourself with respect... to do otherwise is to desecrate something holy."
- - Lakanta, to Wesley
"Starfleet isn't for me."
- - Wesley Crusher
"Earl Grey tea, watercress sandwiches, and Bularian canapés... are you up for promotion?"
- - Riker, to Picard
"Maybe I am sick of following rules and regulations! Maybe I'm sick of living up to everyone else's expectations! Did you ever think of that?!"
- - Wesley Crusher, to Beverly Crusher
"That is why you have come to us. To erase a stain of blood worn by your family for... twenty-three generations."
- - Anthwara, to Picard after learning that Javier Maribona-Picard killed Native Americans in the Pueblo Revolt
"There comes a time in a young man's life when he doesn't want to stay with his poor senile mother, I understand."
- - Beverly Crusher, to Wesley Crusher
"You set out on a journey that wasn't your own. Now, it's time to find a path that is truly yours. Don't follow me any further."
- - Jack Crusher during Wesley's vision
"Do you know what they're trying to do? They're preparing to beam you away and take you to their ship! You're not gonna let them do that, are you?"
- - Wesley Crusher, to the inhabitants of Dorvan V
"Inexcusable! You defied the orders of the ranking officer on the scene! You put the lives of the entire away team in jeopardy, and you've made an already tense situation worse!! Your actions reflect very badly on this ship and on that uniform. Now I want an explanation, Mr. Crusher, and I want it now!"
"What you are doing down there is wrong. These people are not some random group of colonists. They are a unique culture with a history that predates the Federation and Starfleet."
"That does not alter the fact that my orders are to..."
"I know Admiral Necheyev gave you an order, and she was given an order from the Federation council, but it's still wrong."
"That decision is not yours to make, Cadet! I don't know what has gotten into you lately; and frankly, right now, I don't care. But I will tell you this: while you wear that uniform, you will obey every order you are given, and you will conform to Starfleet regulations and rules of conduct. Is that clear?!"
"Yes sir, it is; but I won't be wearing this uniform any longer. I'm resigning from the Academy."
- - Picard and Wesley Crusher
"By giving up your status as Federation citizens, any future request you or your people make to Starfleet will go unanswered. You will be on your own, and under Cardassian jurisdiction."
"I understand, captain. And we are prepared to take that risk."
- - Picard and Anthwara
"I cannot speak for every Cardassian you may encounter, but if you leave us alone, I suspect that we will do the same."
- - Gul Evek, to Anthwara
"I was right, captain. You did not take us from our land... and you have wiped clean a very old stain of blood."
- - Anthwara, to Picard
"Well, good luck, Mister... good luck, Wesley."
"Thank you... for a lot of things."
- - Picard and Wesley Crusher say their farewells
Background information Edit
Story and production Edit
- Shawn Piller and Anatonia Napoli wrote the original story for this episode.
- Jeri Taylor intended the Native American colony in this episode to be the home of Voyager character Chakotay, (Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion) though this was never mentioned on screen. Coincidentally, Ned Romero, who plays Anthwara in this episode, would later play Chakotay's grandfather in VOY: "The Fight".
- This was the first episode directed by Corey Allen since "The Game" in season 5. Also, this was the last Next Generation episode directed by Allen.
- Ronald D. Moore commented:
- "I was the one who pushed to get Wesley out of the Academy and send him off with the Traveler. I felt that there was a built-in contradiction in a character that we'd said was like Mozart in his appreciation of higher mathematics and physics, yet was just on the same career path as any Starfleet cadet. I didn't get it – if Wes is truly special and gifted, what the hell is he doing at the Helm? It seemed like he was only going to the Academy to live up to the memory of his father and the expectations of Picard, not because it was his best destiny. "Journey's End" also seemed like an opportunity to see someone walk away from Starfleet with their head held high and just say "It's cool, but not for me." I was tired of everyone in the 24th century saying, "All I want to do is wear the uniform and serve on a starship." Hey, it's cool, but it's not for everyone. So I pushed to have Wes realize his destiny was elsewhere and have him walk away." (AOL chat, 1997)
- First UK airdate: 22 May 1996
Continuity Edit
- Admiral Nechayev slightly misquotes Otto von Bismarck when she says to Picard that "Diplomacy is the art of the possible." In fact, the correct wording of the famous quotation is "Politics is the art of the possible." [1]
- This episode marks the creation of the Demilitarized Zone and the beginning of the Maquis. The Maquis are formed in the DS9 episodes "The Maquis, Part I" and "The Maquis, Part II". This episode was intentionally used by the writers to show the beginnings of the Maquis for use in Star Trek: Voyager. (AOL chat, 1997)
- In the scene where Wesley follows Lakanta upstairs, a member of the sound department can be briefly seen. This is the sixth time a member of the production staff was accidentally filmed and appeared in the final episode. The first five were a camera operator in "The Naked Now", two camera operators in "Angel One", Bill Gocke in "Unification II", an unnamed production staff member in "Time's Arrow", and June Abston Haymore in "Birthright, Part I".
- When Wesley explains to Dr. Crusher why he's resigning, she tells him of how the Traveler spoke of Wes to Picard as a kind of "Mozart", and that Picard mentioned it to her. However, in the episode "Where No One Has Gone Before", whose events Crusher recalls, the Traveler explicitly tells Picard, "It's Wesley I wanted to speak to you about. ... It's best you do not repeat this to the others, especially not to the mother. Whatever happens, it is imperative that proceed naturally. ... He should be encouraged, but told none of this." Apparently, Picard, in speaking to (of all people) Dr. Crusher, blatantly disregarded this request. However, as Dr. Crusher evidently did not mention any of what the Traveler said to Wesley before he chose to resign, the Traveler's concern may have been unnecessary.
- The set for the village is a redress of that used for "Thine Own Self".
Cast and characters Edit
- This was Wil Wheaton's last appearance on television as Wesley Crusher. He later reprised the role for a cameo in Star Trek Nemesis, although the majority of his scene was cut from the final release.
- Richard Poe reprises his role as Gul Evek from DS9: "Playing God". He would return as the character later in the year in TNG: "Preemptive Strike" and two DS9 episodes; "The Maquis, Part I" and "Tribunal", as well as Star Trek: Voyager's pilot episode "Caretaker".
Video and DVD releases Edit
- UK VHS release (two-episode tapes, CIC Video): Volume 86, 22 August 1994
- As part of the TNG Season 7 DVD collection
Links and references Edit
Starring Edit
Also starring Edit
- LeVar Burton as Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge
- Michael Dorn as Lieutenant Worf
- Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher
- Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi
- Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data
Special appearance by Edit
Guest stars Edit
- Tom Jackson as Lakanta
- Natalija Nogulich as Alynna Nechayev
- Ned Romero as Anthwara
- George Aguilar as Wakasa
- Richard Poe as Evek
- Eric Menyuk as The Traveler
- Doug Wert as Jack Crusher
Uncredited co-stars Edit
- Arratia as Alfonse Pacelli
- Lena Banks as operations division ensign
- Joe Bauman as Garvey
- Ed Dennett as Tribal Council member
- Hal Donahue as command division lieutenant
- Tom Donahue as Native American colonist/Vulcan vision
- Elliot Durant III as operations division ensign
- Henry Kingi, Sr. as Native American colonist
- Ron Large as command division officer
- Marianne Lewis as operations division lieutenant j.g.
- Scott Marklyn as Native American colonist/Ferengi vision (deleted scene)
- Michael Moorehead as science division ensign
- Tom Morga as Cardassian officer
- Sara Nabor as Native American colonist
- Lewis Ninham as Native American colonist/Indian vision
- Bobby Parker as Native American colonist
- Rebecca Parker as Native American colonist
- Matilda Recindes as Native American colonist
- Cindy Rocco as Native American colonist
- Frank Salsedo as Tribal Council member
- John Saint John as Tribal Council member
- Victor Sanchez as Native American colonist/Tailhead vision
- M. Smith as Native American colonist
- Noriko Suzuki as operations division ensign
- Will Yazzie as Native American colonist
- Unknown performers as
Stand-ins Edit
- David Keith Anderson – stand-in for LeVar Burton
- Carl David Burks – stand-in for Brent Spiner
- Michael Echols – stand-in for Michael Dorn
- Nora Leonhardt – stand-in for Marina Sirtis
- Lorine Mendell – stand-in for Gates McFadden
- Richard Sarstedt – stand-in for Jonathan Frakes
- Dennis Tracy – stand-in for Patrick Stewart
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FORT PIERCE, Fla. Shirley Cooper, 89, of Fort Pierce, died Jan. 9, 2013, at Treasure Coast Hospice.
She was born in Rutland, Vt., where she lived and raised her family until moving to Florida 44 years ago.
Prior to retiring, she owned and operated Enos Market in Rutland with her first husband, Clarence Eno.
She was a member of the Indian River Presbyterian Church in Fort Pierce.
She enjoyed lighthouses and butterflies.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Gerald Cooper; two sons, Ronald Eno of Rutland, Vt., and James Eno of West Haven, Vt.; two granddaughters; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Clarence Eno; a son, Edward Eno; a granddaughter; sisters Martha and Beverly; and a brother, Reginald.
Friends may call Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 4 to 6 p.m., with a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Yates Funeral Home and Crematory in Fort Pierce.
Memorial contributions may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 5000 Dunn Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34981.
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Mayhem follows Onishi as Organo loses faith in his power as a leader. A messenger delivers a warning that investigations from above the city have begun. When Onishi returns home, it is evident that there is little room for wrong moves or carelessness.
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The Honolulu Police Department would like to invite the public to participate in two events on Monday, May 13, in honor of the officers who have died in the line of duty.
At 12:30 p.m., Mayor Kirk Caldwell will proclaim May 12 through 18 as Police Week in the City and County of Honolulu. The proclamation will be held at Tamarind Park.
At 6 p.m., HPD officers and families of fallen officers will walk from the Alapai Headquarters to the State Capitol, where a memorial service to honor the fallen Honolulu police officers will be held.
Roads will be temporarily closed so participants can walk from the Alapai headquarters to the State Capitol, where a memorial service for fallen officers will be held in the Rotunda. Drivers are asked to take alternate routes and expect delays.
Beginning at 5 p.m., the three makai lanes on Beretania Street between Victoria and Richards Streets will be closed.
Beginning at 6 p.m., Alapai Street between King and Beretania Streets will be closed, and traffic will be redirected at the intersection of Punchbowl and King Streets. Vehicles heading makai bound on Punchbowl Street toward the intersection will be required to turn right on Beretania Street. No vehicles will be allowed to head in the mauka direction on Punchbowl Street between King and Beretania Streets.
Roads will progressively reopen once the participants have passed.
The candlelight vigil and memorial service will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Rotunda. This touching tribute is the highlight of Police Week.
Since 1903, 45 HPD officers have been killed in the line of duty. Their names are listed on the HPD Roll of Honor at: www.honolulupd.org/department/index.php?page=rollofhonor.
Police Week is observed around the nation as a time to honor and remember law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating the week in which May 15th falls on as National Police Week.


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Larson elected Democratic Senate leader
Jon Erpenbach challenged Larson for leadership post
Sen. Chris Larson of Milwaukee has been elected as Democratic leader in the state Senate.
Larson was chosen Tuesday during a closed-door meeting of Democrats who are in the minority in the Senate heading into the 2013 session. Larson was challenged by state Sen. Jon Erpenbach for the leadership post.
Erpenbach is a 14-year veteran of the Senate who previously served as minority leader a decade ago. The 32-year-old Larson was just elected in 2010 and has emerged as one of Gov. Scott Walker's sharpest critics.
Larson said he is committed to working with Walker and Republicans in the majority. Larson said he intends to be a voice for the middle class.
Republicans hold an 18-15 majority in the Senate. The Republican leader is Scott Fitzgerald of Juneau.
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Russell Wilson is president and founder of Jeffrey Russell Inc., also known as Koontz Hardware. He started this family business back in 1978 as an old-fashioned hardware store, selling everything from dishes to power tools, in the center of Hollywood, Calif. In 2002, Wilson ventured into a new business in addition to the hardware store. Along with a partner, Wilson created a company called FFA making designer toilet handles and towel bar/bath accessories. They developed a patented "designer" line of toilet flush handles, which compliment other items, such as designer drawer pulls now found in home fashion stores like Expo and The Great Indoors.


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The last time San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick faced the Green Bay Packers, he beat them with his feet, running for 181 yards -- an NFL rushing record for quarterbacks -- in a 45-31 victory in an NFC divisional playoff game in January.
In the rematch at Candlestick Park on Sunday, Kaepernick beat Green Bay with his arm.
Kaepernick threw for a career-high 412 yards and three touchdowns, lifting the 49ers to a 34-28 victory.
Kaepernick, who destroyed Green Bay's defense with read-option runs in January, spent most of the day playing catch with wide receiver Anquan Boldin. In his first game as a 49er, the former Baltimore Raven caught 13 passes for 208 yards and one touchdown.
"(Kaepernick) did exactly what he's capable of doing," Boldin said. "He did exactly what he needed to do. He's a quarterback first. Being able to run is just a bonus."
Kaepernick completed 27 of 39 passes, including two to tight end Vernon Davis for touchdowns. He had a passer rating of 129.4.
"I feel like there are more throws I should've made out there," Kaepernick said. "There were plenty of times I feel like I should've completed passes I didn't. That's something I have to get better at."
Boldin came within nine yards of matching his single-game career high for receiving yardage that he set in his NFL debut for Arizona on Sept. 7, 2003 at Detroit. Boldin caught his most passes in a game since grabbing 13 as a Cardinal on Nov. 16, 2008 against Seattle.
"You never know when your number is going to be called," Boldin said. "You never know when you're going to have that big game. You just have to be prepared."
Boldin caught six passes for 104 yards and a touchdown in Baltimore's 34-31 victory last season in the Super Bowl. The Ravens traded him to San Francisco over the offseason for a sixth-round draft pick.
"I think we got the better end of that deal," Kaepernick said.
With the Packers geared to stop Kaepernic's read-option runs, he carried just seven times for 22 yards and had an aerial duel with Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers threw for 333 yards and three touchdowns. He completed 21 of 37 passes and posted a passer rating of 102.6. Wide receiver Jordy Nelson caught seven passes for 130 yards and a score.
"I don't think we played our best game," Rodgers said, pointing to two turnovers. "We've got to do a little better."
The 49ers took the opening kick in the second half and drove 80 yards for a touchdown, Kaepernick hitting Davis on a 2-yard scoring strike to put San Francisco ahead 21-14 with 9:46 left in the third quarter. During the drive Kaepernick completed four passes to Boldin for 70 yards.
"He was very tough," Packers cornerback Sam Shields said. "My first time ever guarding him. He's real aggressive. He's very strong. I realized that today."
The Packers answered with Rodgers' 8-yard touchdown pass to Nelson with 3:48 remaining in the third. Lined up right, Nelson beat nickel cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha on a slant for the score.
Phil Dawson hit a 27-yard field goal with 14:17 left to play, giving the 49ers a 24-21 lead, but Rodgers marched the Packers 76 yards in eight plays for a touchdown. Rookie running back Eddie Lacy leaped into the end zone from 2 yards out, putting Green Bay ahead 28-24 with 8:26 left to play.
The 49ers answered quickly, driving 80 yards in five plays as Frank Gore bulled in for a 2-yard touchdown, putting San Francisco ahead 31-28 with 5:47 left. Kaepernick hit Boldin for 43 yards to the Green Bay 32, and running back Kendall Hunter gained 23 yards around right end to the 9. Gore gained 7 yards on first down and reached the end zone on his next carry.
Shields said he wasn't surprised by Kaepernick's ability to throw from the pocket.
"We knew that he had a strong arm," Shields said. "They changed up just like we had to change up. Everybody knew they did the little pistol (offense) thing, so I guess they changed up their little scheme or whatever and started throwing it."
The 49ers forced a quick punt then made on a long drive capped by Dawson's 33-yard field goal with 26 seconds left that extended their lead to 34-28.
The 49ers and Packers battled to a 14-14 tie in the first half.
The 49ers struck first, taking a 7-0 lead on Kaepernick's 20-yard strike to Davis with 2:52 left in the first quarter. Lined up right, Davis shot off the line, then angled sharply toward the right corner of the end zone, beating safety M.D. Jennings for an easy score to cap a 13-play, 83-yard drive.
Green Bay pulled even on Rodgers' 5-yard touchdown pass to Randall Cobb with 1:05 left in the opening quarter. The Packers marched 80 yards for the score, with Rodgers hitting Nelson for 31 yards on a deep strike and Lacy for 31 on a screen pass.


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There is a project in the works to expand the width of the runway from 75 feet to 100 feet and repave the surface. The project is estimated to cost as much as $3 million and draw from local, state and federal funds, leaving Macon County on the hook for about 10 percent of the price.
Proponents of the expansion say the money would be well spent, making the airport safer and attracting more visitors by air, which will boost the local economy.
"The planes are bringing in folks to Highlands, Cashiers, Maggie Valley," said Neil Hoppe, fixed base operation manager at the runway. "Seasonal tourists and a lot of well-to-do people have vacation homes in those areas."
The Macon County Airport is centrally located for popular vacation home sites, tourist destinations and attractions like Harrah's Casino and Resort in Cherokee. Hoppe, who leases plane parking and sells fuel at the airport, said many residents don't realize the pluses of having a quality airport in the county. It is a boon for everything from the real estate market to local employers like Caterpillar and Drake Software.
Macon County taxpayers have contributed nearly $850,000 to airport operations and improvements since 2008.
Of that, $230,000 has been in the form of annual operating subsidies from the county to the tune of about $40,000 a year. The county has put up another $617,000 for capital contributions like runway expansion and paving.
Although still not a done deal, the widening would be the second major runway expansion in a matter of years. The Macon County Airport Authority recently finished a widely controversial project that lengthened the airport's runway by 600 feet, bringing it to 5,000 feet long. That project cost roughly $4.5 million and was paid for with a combination of federal, state and county money.
But it attracted criticism from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians because of the archeological sites and burials it threatened to disturb. Neighbors also spoke against the projects because they don't necessarily like the idea of more plane traffic over their rural community.
This time around, the project hasn't met with the same pushback, so far, said Miles Gregory, chairman of the airport authority. Rather, he said the focus is on the perceived economic benefits.
"It's a vital part of economic development here in Macon County," Gregory said. "It attracts jobs, business and visitors."
Hoppe agrees. Since the runway was lengthened, Hoppe said air traffic has noticeably increased. He said reaching the 5,000-foot mark opened the airport up to charter services that use jet planes, which otherwise avoided the short runway because of insurance limitations and safety concerns. That traffic was instead diverted to Asheville's airport.
Widening the runway would supposedly make Macon County's airport safer, too. The expansion would add 12.5 feet on each side, allowing for more maneuverability, and incorporate brighter lighting and a better runway surface.
"That's a safety factor," Hoppe said. "Would you rather drive on a narrow highway or wide highway?"
The project is part of decade-long improvement plan for the airport, said Gregory. In addition to the runway extension three years ago, the airport also embarked on a costly repaving project for the entire runway.
He said the project will be put out to bid as early as August, but still needs the full support of the Macon County Commission. If approved, the work should take about two months to finish and Gregory says it can be completed as early as December.
The commissioners already gave the green light and funded a project study and engineering work. But the county will be on the hook for a lot more if commissioners vote in favor of the full expansion.
However, Gregory was optimistic they would come through.
"They have already supported us," Gregory said, referring to previous projects the county has approved. "We need to stay alert and spend a little money to keep it as safe as we can keep it."
A plane crash at the Macon county Airport killed five people in 2012.
Commissioner Jimmy Tate, who represents Highlands, said not all members of the commission are in support of the runway project, although he is. He acknowledged the airport is used regularly by many homeonwers in Highlands. But he said it is also used by the county as a whole, and the region for that matter.
"I'm in favor of it," Tate said. "I think the Macon County Airport is a fantastic asset for Macon County. It's obviously one of the nicest, if not the nicest, west of Asheville in North Carolina."


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And now another 3 weeks of talking and flashbacks . smh
Originally Posted by lyokangirl
why are you crying kabuto? Why?
I'll give it a 5 when I get to see Izanami, as for now I'm just grateful we're out of the flashbacks of doom.
Because according to him his pawns are part of his powers that's why he wanted to capture Itachi to control him again. But knowing that Itachi planned to end the edo-tensei, he has no choice but to kill him. Thus, it somehow broke his heart.
Anyways, I'm wondering why Itachi have to deactivate the susanoo just to cast Izanami. That's too risky, & we've seen the consequence.
Originally Posted by Superman925
And now another 3 weeks of talking and flashbacks . smh
I want to see what happens to Naruto vs. Tobi and Madara vs. 5 Kage!!
Awesome manga ... Now we just have to wait till next week to see that izanami had already been activated and Kabuto loses hahaha !!!!!
Itachi NOOOOOOO!!!!!
Originally Posted by serpiente clan
broky sasuke is 0 vs kabuto what you goin to said he goin to use amaterasu and a alien tsukutomi broky hi get hit izanami and izagami are diferen
kabuto win this broky acept what kishi make
:flaw::flaw: your so wrong:sy::sy::sy:
Go away :y
Good chapter although there wasn't much happening. In real time I'm guessing like 20 seconds just went by.
I think Izanami is like a jutsu that puts the users body at risk to cast an irreversible genjutsu on the victim almost like an opposite to Izanagi.
Fair chapter: 3/5. Enough action to keep me occupied for the few minutes it took to read it, but basically no new info. Nothing to ponder for the next week. Dare I say, last week's chapter was better.
WTH did Itachi get Izanami off in time?
4 stars. A decent pace has finally been set.
http://www.narutobase.net/manga/Naruto/585/15 top left corner, Itachi's one eye is already blackened out... does that signal that Izanami has already been activated?
Wonderful to finally get back to the plot and action.
- Kabuto displaying the abilities of the Sound Five.
- Tayuya's awesomeness finally getting some recognition.
- Another combo by the brothers.
- Izanami finally seeming ready.
- Dat ending.
- Izanami taking so long.
- Despite his clear ability to gain abilities as he wishes and obviously having the Dna of the two strongest Uchihas, Kabuto still going after Sasuke instead of just giving himself Itachi and Madara's powers.
- Sasuke for some reason not being able to cut through the webbing.
- Sasuke as a whole still not playing a major role here.
can itachi defeat kabuto already , we all know it's gonna happen eventually but God damn kishi for taking so [email protected]
I didn't like how Kabuto was spamming abilities... wasn't his Dragon sage enough! Just die already Kabuto!
Next week Izanami time!
4/5. Good chapter, still wondering if that picture was his eye shutting after using izanami or if his body is deteriorating after Kabuto's blow.
What a chapter! So glad Kabuto's background was over with.
So the sound four return is a surprise but not Orochimaru! I knew they could t keep him out much longer, also Idk if this has been said yet but I think itachi being cut in half is just his Izanami....guess we'll find out next week! Lol
damn kabuto messing shit up shame he's gonna die soon but atleast he can confirm now that he was stronger than oro he got kimmiro's abilities and much more.
Originally Posted by JuJuMan
i was just thinking of it in terms of the final naruto v sauske fight. no doubt naruto is probaberly faster than kabuto unless kabutos speed matches minato if naruto is still slower than minato?
actually i figured it out cuz of the frame someone put up....he came through the snakes mouth that's why they didn't suspect the attack. Totally unsuspected spot. Look at it closely where the snake head/corpse is
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Bond Girl Berenice Marlohe & Olivia Munn Look Gorgeous In Gold At Britannia Awards
The BAFTA Los Angeles 2012 Britannia Awards presented by BBC America took place on Wednesday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in California.
French actress Berenice Marlohe, 33, dazzled in a low-cut gold sequined Oscar de la Renta gown. She stars in the new 007 film, "Skyfall," which hits theaters on Friday, Nov. 9.
She recently told FHM about her character, Severine: "She is mysterious: good, evil, adventurous. I had to give her a lot of substance and charisma, and the sexiness came from that."
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Paul wrote, "We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves." (Romans 15:1) In other words, Christians with strong faith need to come to the aid of those whose faith is weaker. They do this by assisting, guiding, and patiently loving as Christ loves. John the Baptist said it best: "He must increase, and I must decrease." (John 3:30)
Christ gave His disciples His power, His Spirit, and His authority and commanded them to go and make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:19) As Christians assist their weaker brothers, God is glorified because scriptural guidance and deeper understanding allow those with weak faith to recognize the glory of God, answer questions of doubt, and become motivated.
Maturing the weak in faith is a Christian's duty. Just as Christ did not come to please Himself, but to please His Father, Christians are to present Christ to their neighbors for their neighbor's sake.
Christ is the model of strong faith. He rejected self-gratification and clearly represented God's purposes. He came to serve, even unto death on a cross. In the same manner, His disciples do not search for power or authority, but seek ways to help others. The greatest disciple will be the greatest servant.
Only through Christ-like endurance and encouragement will the weak begin to exercise hope and learn that they are not alone. Through having someone to talk with and purify their thoughts and understanding, and by exercising the Spirit's gifts of love, joy, peace, endurance, gentleness, and goodness, a person gains the strength to become an active Christian.
Paul wrote, "If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me." (1 Corinthians 9:17) He also wrote, "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2) As Christians praise the Lord for such opportunities, those who are weak learn to stand in unity of mind and voice with all believers, glorifying God, through the Lord Jesus Christ.
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I don't know if it is a strike or not. DS just turned 6 mo on friday. For the last couple of days he only sucks for a couple of minutes and then begins popping on and off. I switch him and the cycle repeats. So I will burp him, he gets mad and I put him back on the other breast.
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Postdoc Appreciation Week, taking place Sept. 16-20, is a time when universities across Canada and the United States can recognize the significant contributions that postdoctoral fellows, or postdocs, make to research.
A postdoc is a recent PhD graduate who is doing research, usually at a university in collaboration with a faculty member.
Lauriers postdocs play a critical role in the research enterprise of the university in terms of productivity, but also by bringing innovative ideas and approaches to existing research projects while at the same time developing their own independent research areas, said Matt Smith, associate dean, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. They also play key mentorship roles for junior undergraduate and graduate student researchers.
In recognition of the important contributions that postdocs make to the university, the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies will be hosting a networking event for postdocs Sept. 18. The event will also feature information about ASPIRE, Lauriers new professional skills development program that was created to help prepare graduate students and postdocs for the next steps in their career.
At Laurier, there are typically 15-20 postdocs working at any given time, and their numbers have been on the rise in recent years. Postdocs are becoming increasingly important to the research output of the university.
Were delighted to recognize all the hard work and important contributions made by the postdocs at Laurier, and will continue to strive to provide postdocs with a positive and productive experience while they are here, said Smith.
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Posted 30 November 2012 - 01:48 PM
BARLA Bulldogs bravely crashed out in the quarter finals of the International Veterans tournament at the Dubai 7in the all rugby league team clash against the star studded Joining Jack side which featured current and former Great Britain and England rugby league and union legends 15-5 after shocking them and taking a 5-0 lead and being level at the break.
After the had won their pool games on the opening day 26-0, 47-7, 19-15 against South Africa Vets, Malta Marauders, and Lagos Racing Vets respectively it was battle of the unbeaten records as Joining Jack had also won their three games.
In a game of 'blood and snot the Bulldogs gave the might of the star studded Joining Jack team a torrid test throughout the compelling contest.
They also took the lead on two minutes following good lead up work by Steve Bird, Sean Richardson and Kieran Cavanaugh who gave former Great Britain and Warrington Wolves winger and now veteran player coach Mark Forster a half a chance to open the scoring which he did in good style.
The passion boiled up which saw the Bulldogs Jimmy Walker sent to the sin bin and the side playing a player down on field.
The Jack's took their chance with the extra man and Sean Long kicked crossfield for Brian Carney to create an opening for Steve Blakely to open the scoring for his side to make the half time score 5-5.
Despite some ferocious and magnificent defence from the Bulldogs the Jacks edged in front with a try from Kris Radlinski and they finally ended the match with another late try from Blakely flattered the team of rugby league legends.
Although ending in a good spirit there was no quarter neither asked nor given by either side, one brief scuffle between Sean Long and Jimmy Walker sparking a minor flurry from both sides. At one stage in the second half Adrian Morley was sin binned for complaining about an alleged elbow!
BARLA Bulldogs Manager & Media Manager Mick Turner said, "I was a proud man today our lads gave their heart and soul and were unlucky to lose. This was great coverage for the Joining Jack charity. What a spectacle the World Club Challenge would be here with a Nines competition to support it."
BARLA BULLDOGS: David Wynne, Paul Dean, Thomas McKinnon, Kevin Hetherington, Michael Ward, Sean Richardson, Stephen Bird, Stephen Morton, Lee Kelley, Adam Hoyle, James Walker, Christopher Peach, Mark Forster, Kieron Kavanagh, Steve Caley
JOINING JACK: Jason Robinson, Kris Radlinski, Sean Long, Gary Connolly, Martin Offiah, Steve Hampson, BJ Mather, Dennis Betts, Mick Cassidy, Paul Sculthorpe, Stephen Blakely, Adrian Morley, Brian Carney, Nick Wilkinson (Rugby Union), Andy Johnson (Captain)
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Posted 30 November 2012 - 05:09 PM
We're taking veterans RU by storm. Australia just won the Bermuda international veterans tournament on the back of their two stars, Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns. And that one was 15s.
Fittler and Johns could still play for the Wallabies.
Posted 30 November 2012 - 06:04 PM
Edited by my missus, 30 November 2012 - 06:06 PM.
as old and as true as the sky;
And the Wolf that shall keep it may prosper,
but the Wolf that shall break it must die.
As the creeper that girdles the tree-trunk
the Law runneth forward and back --
For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf,
and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.
Posted 30 November 2012 - 11:41 PM
Fantastic pictures.
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As we begin the first day of February, we at your Karnes City Community Chamber of Commerce are looking forward with even more anticipation and excitement to our yearly Annual Banquet, just a month away, on Saturday, March 2. And by now, we're sure you have marked your calendars with plans to attend. It will be a fantastic, fun-filled evening when the Panna Maria Hall door is opened at 6 p.m. and throughout the evening until 11 p.m.
One of the reasons that it will be at the Panna Maria Hall this year is to provide more space for the Live Auction that is planned and the band, Cool Freddie & Friends, that will be entertaining. Along with the food and drinks, the annual Silent Auction and the presentation of our yearly awards, Business, Citizen and Organization of the Year, we cordially invite all of you to come by the Chamber Office to pick up tickets that will be $25.00 per person. You may also get tickets from any of our board members.
Also, we encourage your nominations for any or all of the categories for the awards to be given. And, if you would like to donate items for the Live or Silent Auctions, we would appreciate that as well.
In the meantime, have a great February and if we can help you in any way let us know. We are still welcoming new businesses to our area, increasing the opportunity for all to find help or assistance in many areas. One of the latest to come to Karnes City and our surrounding area is the Futurity First Insurance Group. As they join the chamber, they have said they want to be helpful members of our community. And that seems to be what makes our increasing growth in all areas so very wonderful. We are in this together! 'Til next time, Cathy Passmore.


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A Japanese company ensures you'll never have to drink alone again, unveiling a new wine for cats.
That's right. Wine. For cats.
This special feline libation is called "Nyan Nyan Nouveau," referencing the Japanese term for a cat's meow, and doesn't contain any actual alcohol, Kotaku reported.
But it does contain juice made from Cabernet grapes. Oh and catip, lots of catnip.
Only 1,000 bottles of Nyan Nyan Nouveau are being produced by Japanese company B&H Lifes, according to Sankei Biz.
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Wednesday, March 5th, 2014 Mill Valley Public LibraryConference Room7 PM (doors open at 6:45)Introduction to Growing Your Business Online| March 5th, 7:00pm
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Hall, Taccone, Shoemaker and Tremblay the winners in Salinas and Clermont
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Apartment complex in Fort Collins sells for $39 million
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The deal came a little more than a month after the pair sold 116 apartments at the Uptown Broadway development in Boulder for $26.9 million.
The Sanders' entity, Mountain View Terra Vida LLC, bought Terra Vida from Denver-based Milestone Development Group LLC and partner Les Kaplan, a Fort Collins developer.
Jeff Sanders said Monday that Terra Vida, located at 3707 Precision Drive, is about 95 percent occupied. The one- and two-bedroom units range in size from 780 to 1,146 square feet. They rent for $1,218 to $1,432 per month, according to information on the apartment complex's website.
Milestone has another 276-unit apartment complex just north of Terra Vida going through the development review process with the city. But Milestone development manager Carter Laing said she's not certain when that phase will break ground. Sanders added that he has no plans at this point to buy the second phase, which will have different floor plans and building types than Terra Vida per terms of the Terra Vida sale contract so that renters won't confuse the two.
Terra Vida opened in 2012. Sanders said he and his wife, who also own an apartment complex in Denver, will upgrade some of the common area amenities with things like a fire pit and built-in barbecue area.
"I really like the property," Sanders said. "I'm sold on this area. I think the Northern Colorado story is very positive. I plan on holding it for the long term. What that long term is, is tough to tell."
Terra Vida includes 10 buildings of 24 units each, plus a clubhouse and one garage for each unit. Sanders said the complex is almost the same as the 240-unit Prasanna development that Milestone Development Group broke ground on last month in Lafayette. Prasanna sits next to another similar Milestone project, Prana, which the company completed in 2010 and sold in 2012 to a California entity for $36.1 million.
Laing said Prasanna will be completed about a year from now.
The second phase in Fort Collins, she said, will be three-story buildings, with a mix of 24- and 36-unit buildings. She said it will include a clubhouse and garages similar to Terra Vida.
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Sox-wise and Otherwise…Merry Christmas to All!
My Weekly Offseason Musings About the White Sox and More…
The Yankees' acquisition of Javier Vazquez brought the number to three of Ozzie Guillen castoffs that are on the roster of the World Champs. Javy joins Damaso Marte and Nick Swisher who have gone from Oz's doghouse to The Bronx.
BA on the Move Again
Once the heir apparent to Aaron Rowand in centerfield, Brian Anderson certainly hasn't panned out the way many expected. After a failed few years with the Sox, BA was jettisoned this past season to the Red Sox for Mark Kotsay. Now he's off to Kansas City where he just signed a one-year $700,000 contract in an effort to salvage his career.
Top Pitching Rotations? Don't Forget About the White Sox
New York and Boston are all abuzz with excitement over their respective rotations–and, of course, those folks are ignoring the White Sox who have the best rotation in the AL Central. A starting rotation, by the way, that could eventually rank favorably with the more publicized staffs in the A.L. East.
I, for one, am really looking forward to watching Sox starters Jake Peavy, Mark Buehrle, John Danks, Gavin Floyd and Freddy Garcia in action next year.
Top Sox Moments Redux
In my last post, I went on record with my Top Sox Moments of the Decade. It was pretty excruciating to decide only 10, but because the 2005 postseason was the best time in my baseball life I went with seven moments from that year's ALDS, ALCS and World Series. Hated to ignore the rest of the decade, but a guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do.
I wanted to include one moment from the '05 postseason, but felt it would be too personal for a list like this. But count it as my No.1 Sox moment of the decade–and of all-time.
The moment I'm referring to was being at Game 1 of the World Series with my 82-year-old Dad (please see the photo opposite my blog). Like so many other fathers and sons we went to countless White Sox games together at both Comiskey and the Cell and here I was with him, finally watching the South Siders play in the World Series. You see, he got two tickets for Game 1 in 1959, but couldn't go because he had to work. I went instead with my older cousin. I had been hoping since then that the opportunity would arise that he and I could go to a Sox World Series game together.
I'll never forget what my Dad said when the Sox finally reached the promised land when Bobby Jenks retired Orlando Palmiero on that great play by Juan Uribe.
"All those games, all those years, we finally did it."
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Kenny Williams is indeed full of surprises. On a road trip to Baltimore, as I waited with my family for the will call window to open, I was about to take a picture of my wife and son, when coming from the parking lot, he walks towards me and offers to take a picture of the three of us. Who was I to refuse?! He autographed a program I purchased outside the park (you know the unOfficial one). Of course I recognized him right away. My whole reason for being there was having a relative on the ChiSox. I introduced him as Mr. Williams to my wife…etc…my point is he insisted, call him Kenny. His father was Mr. Williams he told me. With that I said, "Yes Sir Mr. Williams", told him about my relation to a member of the team and thanked him kindly. I have that autograph, the front pages of the Chicago Tribune and Chicago-Sun Times 2005 WS edition, pictures of the ALDS vs. Boston and ticket stubs from that series, the ticket stubs from the world series and two more autographs, in a collage hanging on my wall….right up there with my Mets stuff.
That story about your dad really hits home for me this Christmas as my dad passed away on the 6th of November. (I wrote a blog post about him after he passed away…..MY TURN TO BLOG). He was the reason that I am so passionate about the White Sox. Although we didn't make it to the World Series in 2005, I am glad that he was able to see his White Sox win it all before he passed away. I cherish those times I got to go see a ballgame with my dad. Now it's my turn to create memories with my two little girls. Merry Christmas!


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From the start of the 2013 NRL season, referees will make an on-field call in relation to all try-scoring situations, and if in doubt will signal 'time out' and refer to the video referee.
However the video ref will only change the on-field referees' original decision if there is sufficient evidence to suggest that decision was wrong.
From 2013 no player will be eligible to play for NSW or Queensland unless he has lived in that state before the age of 13, or unless he is the son of an Origin player.
The player must also be eligible to play for Australia.
I guess these will be generally welcomed as they are responses to what some fans saw as outrageous decision in the 2012 NRL season.
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A shot in the arm for longevity swaps
As life expectancy continues to rise, 2013 was the busiest year on record for longevity swaps, with six deals covering almost £9 billion of pension liabilities.
One of those deals was last month's £2.5 billion deal between AstraZeneca and Deutsche Bank, which will cover the drug company against the risk that 10,000 of its former employees will live longer than expected.
Matt Wilmington, a partner at Aon Hewitt, who helped to arrange the deal, said it was appropriate that AstraZeneca should be one of the firms that gave a triple shot in the arm to the longevity swaps market in December.
"When we talk about rising life expectancy people seem to focus on the outliers, the people who live to 120, or the prospects for people living to 150. But the problem that pension funds are facing is all the people that used to die in their 70s are now living into their 80s. That is the key market for AstraZeneca and the other drug companies. Their focus is on curing death at 60 or 70, on improving average life expectancy – and it's that which pension schemes need protection against," Wilmington said.
The transactions have been steadily gaining in appeal in the past few years. The first involving a company pension scheme was in May 2009, when Credit Suisse agreed to cover the retiree life-expectancy risk for engineering company Babcock International.
Since then, another 16 such deals have been signed, including three just before Christmas. On December 11 construction group Carillion signed a £1 billion swap with Deutsche, AstraZeneca's was announced on December 16, and Legal & General announced its second deal with defence group BAE Systems on December 19, covering £1.8 billion of pension liabilities in addition to the £3.2 billion swap it signed earlier in the year.
There is plenty of scope for more in 2014, according to advisers and arrangers of these deals. Fundamentally, this is because reinsurers want to take on this risk.
Sadie Hayes, a senior consultant at Towers Watson, said: "The risk in life insurance is mortality – ie, people dying too young. The risk in pensions is longevity; people living too long. The reinsurers, who take on mortality risk from life insurers, have an awful lot of mortality risk they need to cover."
Paul Puleo, head of the pensions and insurance risk markets group at Deutsche Bank, said: "In each of our transactions we syndicate the risk across multiple reinsurers. On our recent deals, we added new names that we have never traded with before.
"New players are coming in, which means additional capacity entering the market. There are also others that have yet to do transactions that are watching closely."
The interest is coming primarily from life reinsurers based in Europe, such as Hannover Re, Scor, and Pacific Life Re, according to Dominic Carpenter, head of the bulk purchase annuities longevity team at Legal & General.
L&G has passed most of the longevity risk from its BAE deals to reinsurers – 70% of the risk it took on from the BAE Systems 2000 Plan in February, and 85% of the risk it took on from the Royal Ordnance Pension Scheme in December, was passed to Hannover Re. It also signed a deal with the Reinsurance Group of America to take 70% of the life expectancy exposure from the Shipbuilding Industries Pension Scheme, another BAE fund, in November.
Carpenter says there are reasons to be cautious about dealflow in the early part of this year. "I have been involved in this market since 2009, and what I have always seen is that when people are executing a lot there is a quiet period after that."
In the long term, however, he is bullish. He said: "Definitely, the demand among the ultimate risk-takers, whether they are reinsurers or insurers like us, is very high. It's much higher than the supply coming to market at the moment."
About £9 billion of pensions longevity risk was insured in 2013. Carpenter said: "Even if we saw £15 billion coming to market, I don't think we'd see a material deterioration in the terms on offer to pension schemes."
There has been movement among middlemen in recent years. Some banks, such as Credit Suisse, UBS and Nomura, have pulled back from the market while others, such as Deutsche Bank and Societe Generale, are pressing ahead.
Puleo said Deutsche plans to create tradable derivatives called "longevity experience options" based on country-wide indices in the UK and the Netherlands. These would allow hedge funds and insurance-linked securities funds to gain exposure, as well as facilitating hedging by insurers themselves.
Companies and pension trustees face a choice between picking a bank or an insurer to structure these deals. Previous relationships – such as corporate broker roles – might play to banks' advantage. But Hayes said some firms, particularly larger companies, might consider setting up a special insurance company subsidiary to structure the deals and pass risk from their pension schemes to the reinsurance market – cutting out the middlemen entirely.
--This article first appeared in the print edition of Financial News dated January 6, 2014


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