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The county's septic inspector, Steve McKinney, denied the game room proponents, doing business under the name Sound Planning Inc., a permit for the system saying Refugio County would be setting a precedent if it approved the variance.
The county's ordinance approved in September 2001 (2001-0-04) lists rules for on-site sewer disposal.
"They want to designate it as a movie theater," McKinney said.
He added that clients would be in a movie theater two to three hours and leave.
"I declined the permit. I see it as a lounge," McKinney said.
He explained that a lounge is where clients would relax, play games and drink, but in this case they would be drinking water, not alcohol.
The measurement for such facilities is four gallons of water per seat for movie theaters and eight gallons of water per seat for bars.
McKinney said for safety reasons, he believed denying the permit was the decision to make. He said there are other water wells near the game room.
Representing the game room were Bill Nickerson, septic tank installer Jerry Allen of Jim Wells County and attorney Jaime Carrillo of Kingsville. Game room principal David Garcia was not present.
Allen said the state has no designation for game rooms.
Carrillo added that the facility is asking for six gallons of water per seat, a compromise between the movie and bar measurements.
Refugio County Judge Rene Mascorro asked if any studies had been done to determine how much a facility like the game room uses.
Nickerson added that a game room in San Patricio County or Aransas County has the six gallon per seat, and it has worked fine.
The game room group said they were not bound by costs to expand the system, but rather by space around the facility.
"I have reservations if the state hasn't identified what these facilities need," Mascorro said.
"It is not a movie theater-like facility," Commissioner Ann Lopez said.
Mascorro proposed putting a meter on the facility to measure usage, and if the facility used more than the six gallons per seat, the permit could be pulled.
"We're putting ourselves at risk either way ... it's a catch 22," Commissioner Stanley Tuttle said.
"(Deny the variance) is what your inspector has advised you," he added.
Carrillo reiterated that the six gallon per seat was a compromise – usage between a movie theater and a bar.
Addressing county inspector McKinney, Mascorro asked if a meter and daily readings would satisfy him.
"You would be setting a precedent. I want it at eight gallons a seat for public safety," McKinney said.
McKinney said the eight gallons per seat would ensure no threat to nearby water wells.
And he warned if a variance was given, it would be hard to stop what is in progress..
"You try to stop it after it's already started, you will find it hard," McKinney said.
"Accountability is in the court," Mascorro said.
He added that the group were doing business outside the city limits.
"I'm trusting business owners to give me those reports," he said.
"We have the room to do it. We can increase the parking and do it for more area for the drain field," Allen said.
But weekly reports, he said, would have to be the manager and establishment's responsibility.
Tuttle rejected the idea of the establishment doing their own reports.
"I don't think it is in the best interest of the court to imply any business is dishonest," Mascorro said.
"If we don't go by waht our inspector says, why do we have him?" Commissioner Gary Bourland said.
"It it was cut and dry (and the state had statutes), we wouldn't be here," Mascorro said.
"I'm stuck on safety of the community. It's a better job for the county if we go to the other (eight gallons per seat)" McKinney said.
"It is not unreasonable for us to issue a temporary permit," Mascorro said.
He suggested a six-month permit.
"If it exceeds, we can pull it," Mascorro said.
"That is perfectly fine with us," Carrillo said.
"We're reasonable. We don't want to dig our heels in and say no," Mascorro said.
With that, Mascorro made a motion to issue a temporary six-month permit with the threshold of six gallons per seat and require a weekly report. He added that if the amount exceeded the threshold, the permit would be pulled.
"I'll receive that report in my office," he said. He added that it would be shared immediately with commissioners.
The motion did not carry because the vote was a tie with Mascorro and Bourland voting for and Lopez and Tuttle voting against. Commissioner Rod Bernal was not at the meeting.
After the meeting, Tuttle said information was needed to see if the septic systems at new game rooms north of Bayside were in compliance.
In other business, the court approved moving forward with a Transportation Infrastructure Fund grant provided by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Ten county roads will be repaired or replaced under the project that totally costs $1.8 million.
Of that amount, the county gets $1.45 million from the state and is responsible for $360,000 in matching funds.
Commissioners approved of GrantWorks Inc. to administer the grant.
Eric Hartzell, of GrantWorks, said the next step is to arrange a Texas Historical Commission environmental review, including procurement and bidding of materials and a list of equipment that would be used on the road projects.
The court scheduled a June 17 workshop to set each of the 10 road's turn for construction. July is the starting month for work.


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New York Times best-selling author Julie Garwood captures the Highland splendor of medieval Scotland in this breathtaking love story. The inspiration for her acclaimed bestseller Ransom, this classic tale is a passionate masterpiece from one of the best-loved storytellers of all time.
Judith Hampton was as beautiful as she was proud and loyal. Her dear Scottish friend from childhood was about to give birth, and Judith had promised to be at her side. But there was another reason for the journey from her bleak English home to the Highlands: to meet the father she had never known, the Laird Maclean. Nothing prepared her, however, for the sight of the Scottish barbarian who was to escort her into his land...Iain Maitland, laird of his clan, a man more powerfully compelling than any she had ever encountered.
In a spirited clash of wills and customs, Judith reveled in the melting bliss of Iain's searching kisses, his passionate caresses. Perplexed by her sprightly defiance, bemused by her tender nature, Iain felt his soul growing into the light and warmth of her love. Surely nothing would wrench her from the affection and trust of Iain and his clan...not even the truth about her father, a devastating secret that could shatter the boldest alliance, and the most glorious of loves!
©2013 Julie Garwood (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
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"Nice Historical Highland Romance"
I found this book to be well written that kept my interest. I enjoyed the friendships, struggles, and romance throughout the book. I don't understand why many people disliked the narrator but I thought she was good.....not great but good. She whispered when the words said "she whispered" so what was the problem. Anyway I will definately listen to the next book in the series.
I love being swept away by a new romance and thankfully Audible's ever growing Library means I get to indulge myself over and over again
Oh boy, I'm so easily pleased - just give me a hunky handsome Highland Warrior in a kilt (a must), add some interesting amusing and likeable characters (also necessary) who are all involved in a charming passionate and funny story (preferable), throw in lots of romance and a little sex (an added bonus) then have it written by the gifted and talented Ms Garwood (wow) finally have it brought to life by the many voices of Susan Duerden and then folks...... I'm one happy lass.
Audible - I'm afraid you will be getting an email from me soon begging you (on bended knees if necessary) to carry on with this series and add books 2 Ransom and 3 Shadow Music to your Library very very soon so I can add them to mine.
Worth a credit? Well folks if you're like me and enjoy being mentally transported back in time then that would be a definitely, positively and absolutely YES.
"Bravo !!"
Everything. This was the best book I've ever read or should I say listened to. It made me laugh out loud , cry, and just felt pure happiness and didn't want it to stop.
How pure and innocent and finding true love with no boundaries.
It was a little off and took a little time but she made all her characters come to life.
I couldn't stop. I can't rave enough about it.
I recommend this over all the others. Best sellers fifty shades and bared to you were good. But this book was great. Read it. You will love it.
"Fabulous audiobook!!! Loved!"
I've listened to so many audiobooks and this is the first time I've written a review! I really loved everything about this story! The characters were well defined and the love story was enchanting, funny and spicy! I know there have been a few reviews regarding Susan Duerden's narration, but I loved her voices, male and female! At times, I was laughing out loud at many of the voices of the clan elders! Soooooo funny! I hated getting out of my car! Love love love!!! Thank you Julie for creating a sexy, funny and sweet story for me to get lost in, in horrible traffic!!
"Absolutely A Refreshing Change!"
It is so refreshing to find a historical romance that is not just a bunch of sex scenes strung together around a weak story. It is also rare to find one.
The Secret fits that rare mold.
This story honestly looks at real life on 13th century Scotland, in a funny interesting story that entertains to the last page.
Ian and Judith and all the rest make just the right kind of clan.
"Absolutely loved this story!!"
This was the first book that I have read by Julie. It was so good I could not put it down. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great romance novel.
Susan was a great narrator. I could tell the difference of the characters just by the voice.
"Prepare to Tingle"
This is perhaps one of my most favorite books. The story was captivating and the narrator did an excellent job bringing the characters to life.
Julia is the main character and I loved her spunk and ability to hold her own against the Highland warriors.
The characters of the Elder Counsel were brillantly portrayed by Susan. I often laughed outloud during many of their conversations.
I could not stop listening to this book. The story was amazing! I laughed out loud so many times. Sexy and Funny!
Lost in a good book
"Awesome story and great performance!"
Romantic, Sassy, Engaging.
I love a spirited woman and Judith was beautifully developed with a nice blend of compassion, spirit, and humility. I also enjoyed the humor in the story - many times I laughed out loud! I really loved all the charaters - Ian was strong but tender and so respectful.
I haven't listened to her before but I totally enjoyed listening to her and definately look forward to listening to her again.
Definately made me laugh and when I had to put the book on pause, I couldn't wait until the time I could begin to listen again.
I really enjoyed this story - my first Julie Garwood book but won't be my last. She writes a great book. I loved the charaters, the romance was very sweet and perfectly (and respectfully) graphic. The narrator only added to the story making it very enjoyable - I didn't want it to end. I wish the next book was avaliable "Ransom" and read by the same narrator!
"Great narrator!"
The story was excellent. The narrator was terrific! I listened to another Julie Garwood book with a different narrator, and she did a terrible job on the men's voices. They sounded like croaking frogs not the sexy FBI men they were supposed to be. This narrator was wonderful. The men sounded like men. The accent was also good. I will make sure the narrator is a good one before I buy another book.
The plot was excellent. The characters were loveable and the story very funny.
She did an excellent job. The accent was good and the men sounded like men.
Laugh, laugh, and more laughter!
Please give us good narrators. It makes all the difference when it is an audible book.
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Has the truth become optional?
"The business of the journalist is to destroy the truth, to lie outright, to pervert, to vilify, to fawn at the feet of mammon, and to sell his country and his race for his daily bread."
- John Swinton, 1829-1901
Editorial writer, New York Times.
In an incredibly Orwellian move, the Obama administration's chief lapdog, the New York Times, has come out with an investigative report that has determined that the September 11, 2012, Benghazi attack that killed four Americans including Ambassador Chris Stevens actually WAS caused by that infamous homemade video, and was not some coordinated al-Qaida terrorist attack related to the anniversary of 9/11.
This piece actually contradicts other NY Times stories that have said the attack was premeditated and al-Qaida coordinated. The author of this surreal piece of journalism claims that a Times reporter interviewed participants during the actual attack on the embassy, and they assured him that all the outrage was over the video and had absolutely nothing to do with terrorism.
The conclusion of this report is that the attack was spontaneously orchestrated, not by Al-Qaida, but by a religious group called "Ansar al-Sharia," ordinary Libyan citizens furious at this vile videographer who insulted their religious beliefs, thus causing them to vent their anger at our Libyan embassy and, unfortunately, killing our ambassador to Libya, a staff member, and two contract employees who rushed to their rescue.
Other eyewitnesses say differently. Deputy Ambassador to Libya Gregory Hicks disagrees with the New York Times report. He testified under oath that the attack was absolutely a coordinated, professional hit that came in waves over an eight-hour period. Lawmakers of both parties who have seen the evidence and heard closed door testimony from other eyewitnesses say the same. But why take their word over a real, live, anonymous Libyan jihadist?
The Pentagon, incidentally, had referred to Ansar al-Sharia as an Al-Qaida affiliated group just weeks before the attack. The author never mentions that. In fact, the author never once mentioned Ambassador Stevens' boss, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; never mentioned that she had actually spoken to Greg Hicks that night; never mentioned what was said. I guess Hillary Clinton DID answer that famous 3 a.m. phone call that she campaigned on. Apparently, she hung up and went back to bed.
The following morning, she and our president stood together in the Rose Garden. Both blamed the video. The president then jetted off to Las Vegas for a campaign fundraiser, and Secretary Clinton sent her surrogate, Susan Rice, out to sell the video story. Secretary Clinton then disappeared until after the election. The administration kept blaming the video for weeks afterward. Eventually, in the face of mounting evidence and growing skepticism, they reluctantly came around, but only AFTER the election. Apparently, according to the Times, they had it right all along.
I think that when the founders put that free press clause in the Constitution, they assumed that the press would actually report news objectively and accurately, that they would keep the news pages and the editorial pages separate. I guess their sense of honor didn't allow for media outlets that would manipulate news stories for political favor. The only reason the Times editors would attempt to sell this piece of journalistic malfeasance to the public 15 months after the event is to promote a political agenda. They're trying to save Barack Obama's legacy and rehabilitate Hillary Clinton, their heir apparent for the 2016 presidency.
When the media watchdogs allow themselves to be neutered, when the fact finders manipulate facts to fit a prearranged conclusion, they're no longer reporting news. They're selling a product, in this case, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. The New York Times has shown itself to be a far left newspaper supporting a far left agenda and a socialist administration that it philosophically agrees with. This article is an embarrassment to real journalists and news organizations. It's an attempt to rewrite history.
– Mike Holz is a member of the Blue Ridge Patriots, a Berkeley County-based Tea Party group. E-mail us at email@example.com or visit us on Facebook.


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ONU to hold panel discussion on Human Trafficking
Ohio Northern University will present a panel discussion on "Human Trafficking: The Invisible Problem" in the Dicke Forum on Tuesday, March 12, at 11 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The panel will discuss the issue of human trafficking, exploring the criminal aspects of the trade in human beings and the impact of trafficking on victims. The panel also will look to raise awareness of the issue of human trafficking on campus and in the community, and to begin suggesting ways that everyone can help combat trafficking.
Prior to the panel discussion, two ONU criminal justice majors, James Lee, a freshman from Frankfort, Ohio, and Jordan Turner, a sophomore from Casstown, Ohio, along with Kelly MacDonald, who is doing post-graduate work at ONU while studying middle childhood education, will be giving short presentations of their class projects on human trafficking.
The panel will be comprised of Ronald DeLong, lecturer in ONU's psychology and sociology department, Keith Durkin, professor of psychology and sociology, and a representative from the Northwest Ohio Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition. Reverend David MacDonald, ONU chaplain, will serve as moderator.


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Astronaut, senator John Glenn dies
Area lawmaker making push to restore funding
MINGO JUNCTION – State Rep. Jack Cera, D-Bellaire, knows he has an uphill battle to get state funding restored to local communities. But he was preaching to the choir when local elected officials began talking about the difficulties they are having without the money.
Cera chose Mingo Junction to announce Monday he is co-sponsoring a bill in the Ohio House to restore local government funding to the 2005 level. He was joined by several local and county officials.
Cera said cities and villages in the county have lost $776,112 in local government money since 2005. County government lost $799,373 and townships, $221,649.
According to Cera, Gov. John Kasich and the Republican-controlled state Legislature cut local government funding to force governments to work together and join in on services, especially while the state was facing its own budget crisis.
But Cera said there is a billion dollar surplus, some of which has been proposed to go the school districts. He said the state should give local governments back some of the money lost since 2005.
The worst cuts in local government funding came in the past two years, a time when local governments were feeling other revenue cuts because of the recession.
He said local governments are making cuts to services because of the dwindling revenue.
Cera said Mingo Junction police officers took a pay cut just so officers can stay on the street, and Steubenville is struggling to keep cops on the streets.
"We are talking about keeping citizens safe," Cera said.
Steubenville Mayor Domenick Mucci said, "It is a hard struggle to locally come up with the funding to protect the citizens. We could talk about sharing services but that only goes so far. We need the basic services for citizens."
Mingo Junction Mayor Ron DiCarlo said the village's "back is against the wall" with the funding cuts it has faced in the past several years, mainly due to the closing of the RG Steel plant.
Richmond Mayor Harry Thomas said local communities have levies but they are based on property values from the 1970s or so and don't bring in a lot of revenue.
Mingo Junction Police Chief Steve Maguschak said the village has lost 75 percent of its revenue in the past three years.
"It has been absolutely devastating to the community. We try to be fiscally responsible. But what if we can't provide the services to the hardworking people," the police chief said.
Maguschak said he believes municipalities combining services will only create bigger government, something he doesn't see as a cost savings.
County Auditor Patrick Marshall said the grassroots elected officials need to put pressure on Columbus to restore some of the local government funding.
"This money provides necessary services. It is not just cream on top," he said.
Cera said it is unfortunate that local government is talking about shutting off streetlights and telling residents they can pay for the lights. He said these are the same people that have been hit with electric cost increases.
Cera said there are eight co-sponsors to his bill to restore some of the local government funding, all Democrats. He said it will be difficult to get the measure passed since Republicans control both houses of the Legislature.


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'Win It' Wednesday: 'Go Veg' Cow Necklace
Cows are cool, and so is bling. And that's what makes Alternative Outfitters' 'Go Veg' Cow Pendant Necklace a must-have accessory.
Handmade out of recycled aluminum, this pretty conversation piece is a great way to spread the pro-vegan message (and look good while doing it). So cow's about trying to win one of these necklaces? Just tell us what mooved you (OK, I'll cool it with the cow puns … for now) to go veg. The person who leaves the most inspiring comment will walk away with this awesome animal-friendly accessory.
Before you start dreaming about fine jewelry, please read the fine print: The contest ends on May 12, 2010, and we'll pick the winner on May 15, 2010. Be sure to read our privacy policy and terms and conditions, as you're agreeing to both by commenting.
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Becoming a vegan was the most important decision I have ever made. Discovering the horrific abuse these animal's face, being in complete subjection to money-greedy humans, I could no longer have anything to do with the use of any animal products. My intense love for every living thing made the transition from carnivore to herbivore quite easy. After countless debates and arguments with mindless people, angry that I (and many others) will not stand for the violence, I am more determined than ever to remain strong in my fight. I will starve to death or die naked before I use or eat any animal product.
I decided to go vegetarian when I was 13 and not so naive. It was definetly a great decision that impacted my life so much. I quickly heard about PETA from my aunt and decided to do more research about it. It made me more aware of the cause and a better person. Go vegetarian/Vegan! Put someone's life first, rather than your taste buds because. Every life matters.
How do we find out who won???
I would love to win this necklace because it's made from recycled materials which is good for the environment and it would promote vegetarianism which is very important to me as some people honestly don't know that there are other options and the suffering that battery farm animals go through
I watched 30 days on FX about peta and I was overwhelmed by what I saw. I made the choice then and there to go vegan and not ever go back. After numerous hours of research I completely changed my lifestyle and habits and have been living crueltyfree for almost 2 years now!
Before I was a vegetarian I was stupid and naive. I didn't think much of what I was eating and where my food came from. I just ate whatever my mother put on my plate. But after my friend sent me the link of "Chew On This" it opened my eyes. It made me realize that animals were like me. They had feelings and emotions. They didn't chose to be killed for me and my taste buds. They felt pain. After that day me and my friend decided that we didn't want to cause anymore preventable suffering. So after that video we both went vegetarian.
i went veg because off all the videos ive seen of poor abused cows chickens and other animals. after researching this matter even further i was shocked to learn the animal abusers were let off so easily. i was disgusted and refused to eat meat from then on. its a challenge because all my family eats meat but im coping.
I went to the Philippines in 2007 when my uncle was driving me around in his van. I didn't know that we were driving around to find the perfect goat to kill for dinner. It horrified me to know that we went around to at least 6 different goat cages where the conditions were filthy and confined. Every time we stopped I hoped and prayed that he wouldn't find one to take home and kill. To my dismay at the 6th stop he had picked a pregnant honeycolored goat. I was really sad and demanded that he pick another one but we went home with her. Within her last hours of life my cousins were breaking her ribs for fun and kicking her belly. I declared to become a vegitarian after my uncle slashed her throat incorrectly causing her a long painful death. Ever since that day I now respect animals they don't deserve to be on our plates just for the sake of our cravings.
I'm 14 and became a vegetarian 3 years ago. I've always loved animals but felt like I wouldn't be able to survive living in a small town that doesn't provide many protein alternatives. I started out removing all red meat and chicken from my diet and eventually dropped fish too. After discovering PETA I also discovered many different ways to help myself and the animals and make me feel like a much better person. THANK YOU PETA
Once upon a time Sundays at my house had a big beef roast in the oven as we went to church. No more of that. I just miss the well roasted flavorful carrots that baked with the roast.
I became a vegan because I had a best friend who worked in a chicken factory farm and she would come home with the saddest stories on how the chickens were abused and mistreated. Needless to say she quit pretty soon and also became vegan. She said that when the employees got bored they would torture the chickens kicking them and spitting at them bullying them into fights. I had always turned a blind eye to the videos PETA and other people would try to show me but I had no idea of the abuse that not only chickens but all animals endure when they are raised for food. I am truly embarrassed when I think of how I used to not care about the well being of another living thing but I am proud to be a vegan and do everything I can now in the name of animals.
I have always believed what they do to animals for meat is absolutely disgusting. At first I had to eat meat my family are all meat eaters. When I came across PETA I realized how much damage I was doing to myself. Since I have came across PETA I have become vegetarian. Already I am much healthier.
ummm many things just built up to make me go veg. i didnt like the way animals were being treated. also why would i want my food to be all tortured!! really. i want to protest animal cruelty and eating the animal they mistreated is helping them to grow and be succesful. i really thought it was really nasty to eat something that being shot up with chemicals and hormones. it's like are you really going to eat a carrot that fell on the floor and is all dirty? i wouldnt. it's the same with what they do to the animals meat. also are you going to eat a rotting brown peach? i don't think so. by the time the meat gets to the store is probably bad but they gave it a clorox bath. i really dont want to be drinking crusty puss in my milk. i feel better mentally physically and emotionally. my face has cleared up completly!! i just want the world to be a better place. it also helps the environment!!! and i've been big on environment since i was little
I think relizeing what's actualy on ur plate is probably one of those moments ull never forget. I went veg cuz of all the animals that don't deserve to suffer. I've always loved animals as a child but I never really thought about what I was eating. I refused to watch the PETA videos because I knew Id be told the truth and that scared me but thank god it did haha I've never felt more happy and healther then I do now. Going veg opened a new chapter in my life I'm eating better and excersicing regularly all from going veg. Best feeling in the world. I'd love to win this so I can share my story every time people tell me how cute my necklace is and share with them how to eat healthy and save some lives while their at it.
just trying to change my life for the better by living the vegan lifestyle while away at college. Defnitley harder than expected but I refuse to give up!
When I was 13 I decided to stop eating red meat for Lent. I'll admit in part this decision was just to annoy my mom who like many old southern women even cooks vegetables with meat in them. I wanted to go allout veg right there and then but it was obvious I would exist on a diet of potato chips if that were the case I was a picky eater in a family not known for its dietary variety. After Lent I decided to stick with it and never ate another fourlegged creature again. Once out of my parents' house I continued eating chicken and dairy mostly out of habit even though I knew a few vegans who assured me that giving it all up was easier than I thought. Two years ago I finally let logic catch up to me If I wasn't eating fourlegged animals because I thought it was cruel why would I deny that reasoning to birds and fish? I was a vegetarian for about a week before I went vegan realizing quickly with the help of Peta that dairy cows suffer so much more than anything ever should. Since then much to my surprise and pleasure I've convinced my boyfriend to go vegan one of my friends to go vegetarian with limited dairy and two other friends to drastically cut down their meat consumptionall by good example! Going veg was honestly the best decision I ever made!
I've flirted with vegnism in the past and came back to meateating which is really dumb and only because of cravingspeer pressure. No more! Now more and more of my friends are vegn which makes life so much easier and I love the feeling of knowing that I'm not harming animals plus as an added bonus I feel phenomenal
I've been a lifelong animal lover ever since I was a little girl. Yet I still ate meat and always felt very guilty about that fact. One day I was on Peta's website and watching a "Meet your Meat" video. I decided I would try and see how long I could go without eating meat. Two years later I still have been going strong and could never imagine going back. I feel like becoming a vegetarian really helped me to grow up and realize my potential on this earth. In our culture we all have the conscious decision of whether or not we take part in the cruelty of the meat industry for our own selfish pleasures I just wish more people made the right decision.
I was really disgusted and turned off when I saw what really goes on to all these innocent animals. It's really sad and no animal should suffer like that. Currently I'm 27 and have not had a hamburger since 1993.
Ghandi incidentally noted that the wealth of a country is dictated by individual attitudes toward animals. I think that this gorgeous artifact is a nice way to encourage respect among every species.
I'm veg for the animals. I view them and treat them as people. I am also veg for my family we have saved over $800 since I converted about 2 years ago. I'm veg for my friends by helping them lead a healthy lifestyle and talking to them about animal cruelty. I'm veg for myself because it has helped me to make healthier choices. I veg for my planet because I know I'm making a positive impact. I'm veg for my family my friends myself and my planet.
i'm a young mother to a beautiful almost one and a half year old son he means the world to me and i want to be the best role model possible for my little guy. i want him to grow up having the same appreciation and respect for animals that i do and i realized how hypocritical that would be if i was to love animals and yet still eat them. he is my inspiration for everything and he really inspired me to go the healthy and righteous route my son is my number one reason to GoVeg!
Since I was a little girl I've always LOVED dolphins more than anything. Anything that had a dolphin on it I would buy. Necklaces tshirts and I even dreamt of getting a dolphin tattoo! My dream was to swim with a dolphin and that dream came to! Anyway so we watched the Cove at school not so long ago and it broke my heart into a million pieces. I couldn't bare seeing people eat dolphins or be so mean to them. I cried during the movie and suddenly I realized how horrible humans were to animals. I realized how horrible I was for supporting this dolphin park because this dolphin was supposed to be out in the sea! So that's really how I decided to be a vegetarian. Because why should I be more worth than all these animals? So basically my love to dolphins made me a vegetarian! But it has not been easy for me. I haven't been a vegetarian for long. My parents don't support my choice and my friends haven't really been supportive either so it's definitely a difficult time for me but it's my life and my choice and I would love that necklace so I could show the world that this is really something I am passionate about.
I tried reading all these entries! Wow! I started vegetarian years ago because of PETA videos. Then I decided to dedicate a independent projects quarter at college studying all the inhumane aspects of Factory Farming. I made it an argumentative paper where the side could not be established by reading it. However in doing 10 weeks of research and putting this together I could no longer justify using or consuming animal bi products. It was a traumatizing quarter and I was constantly having nightmares and sick to my stomach. I subconsciously places myself in the animals place what that pain would feel like? I hated when it came time for MORE research. So I quit it all about two weeks into the quarter and never went back. Anything that gives one nightmares long after becoming vegan or makes a living creature scream bloody hell isn't something I want a part of. Now I know that we have no right to consume another living being.
ok it's not very inspirational in fact it's very selfish actually but what made me go vegetarian was the bse mad cow disease crisis we had here in the uk. i was about 12 at the time and was pretty shocked to learn about the realities of modern farming so i turned vegetarian in protest. not a very auspicious start i know but i've never looked back.
Leading a vegan lifestyle is absolutely the best thing I've ever done. Winning this necklace would be absolutely bovine!
Knowing that calves are torn from their mothers right after birth being deprived of the milk that is really theirs only to have these babies tortured and slaughtered….moooved me…to tears.
Love that necklace! What made me decide to go veg was spending childhood summers at my aunt and uncle's farm. It was extremely difficult for me to be petting the cows and pigs then sit down to eat a meal containing beef or pork knowing all too well where it came from. It's not like walking into a restaurant or deli or whatever and seeing "food" all ready for consumption and not having to see the ugly side. So the farm made a big impact on me.
Because I love animals and it's not right for us to eat them! Plus it's such a healthy lifestyle meat is badddd!!!
Cows are the exact reason I became a vegetarien… There so cute!
I went veg after following the Atkins diet and becoming sick. I literally became depressed and non functioning. I did my research and decided never to eat meat or dairy again. I feel a 100 better and clearer. Also since there is a history of cancer in my family was more incentive.
I'm veg 'cause my stomach is not a cemetery!


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- Valuation and reporting of intangibles: state of the art in 2004
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- Roos, Goran; Pike, Stephen; Fernstrom, Lisa
- Abstract
- For 500 years, companies have been obliged to report their operations and success, or lack of it, to their stakeholders. Traditionally, this function has been performed by conventional accounting methods. However the recent corporate collapses have shown us that traditional financial accounting methods do not always work. Indeed, there has been a growing demand in the last decade for organisations to report on the intangible resources they deploy in their operations to give a more balanced view of their output. The objective of this paper is to look at how intangible resources maybe measured, valued, and disclosed meaningfully to organisational stakeholders in an effort to secure sustainable advantage over competitors or levels of performance that exceed social and economic budgetary expectation.
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- Journal article
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- International Journal of Learning and Intellectual Capital, Vol. 2, no. 1 (2005), pp. 21-48
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- 2005
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- 1503 Business and Management
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- Disclosure; Financial accounting; Future; Intangible assets; Intangible resources; Intellectual capital; Measurement; Reporting; Valuation
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- Inderscience
- 1479-4861
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- Copyright © 2005.
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What is Michael Bourn worth? What is a steady defensive centerfielder with great speed worth on the free agent market? We're about to find out, and it could be a lot.
The talk is that he'll command a $100 million deal in the off-season, with Scott Boras, his agent, doing the dirty work. After seeing Boras suck $142 million out of the Red Sox for free agent outfielder Carl Crawford, perhaps nine-figures is a possibility. I have a hard time seeing that large a number come to fruition, but anything is possible, and it only takes one team to do it.
But what exactly is his value in dollars? Does he deserve to be paid like one of the top outfielders in all of baseball?
According to Fangraphs, Bourn's WAR since 2008 – the year he became a full-time player – is 18.5. That places him 12th among all outfielders, ahead of guys like Hunter Pence, Carlos Gonzalez, Justin Upton, and the aforementioned Crawford. Since 1.0 WAR is equal to roughly $4.5 million, Bourn would be worth about $20 million-per-season using that metric. Since we all know that's not true and teams don't operate that way (although maybe Boras can use this as leverage) let's compare him to some guys with similar numbers.
As Corey Seidman so eloquently put it over at CSNPhilly.com, Bourn falls in between Jose Reyes and Chone Figgins. I like that comparison. From Corey:
In the four seasons leading up to Reyes' free agency, he hit .302/.354/.460 with an average of 26 doubles, 12 triples, nine homers and 34 steals per season. He also missed a total of 194 games with various injuries.
A more apt comparison is Chone Figgins, who signed a four-year, $36 million deal to play third base with the Seattle Mariners in the winter of 2009, the same off-season the Phillies signed Placido Polanco. Take a look at how similar the production between Bourn and Figgins was in their four seasons leading into free agency:
BA OBP SLG XBH SB Michael Bourn
39 50
Chone Figgins
.291 .372
Unless he breaks both legs or doesn't get a hit the rest of the season, it's safe to assume Bourn will get plenty more than $36 million. Reaching Reyes' territory also seems like a long shot in my estimation, but I guess we all thought it would be impossible for Jayson Werth to get $126 million. But it happened.
It's entirely possible Bourn gets himself a five-year deal, but what about the money? If you split the difference between Reyes and Figgins, you get $71 million over five seasons, which actually seems like a pretty fair assessment of what Bourn is worth.
Is that a number the Phillies should go to? In my opinion, I stay away. It's not that I'm not a Bourn fan – I am – but he'll soon be 30 and is it smart to give a guy on the other side of 30 a long-term deal? Especially with the rapidly aging roster?
There will be other outfielders on the market once the winter hits. How about B.J. Upton? Maybe he takes a lesser deal, as he's been unable to put up steady numbers throughout his career. The talent is there, but the production has never quite matched it, at least at the plate.
Would it be crazy to think Shane Victorino returns? He never really wanted to leave and loves Philadelphia. I find it hard to believe he'll get a five-year contract, or even a four-year deal, which is what he so desires. But Victorino at three years for a reasonable dollar figure? Might entice both sides.
Whatever the case may be, Bourn will likely get a very large offer from someone. I don't think he'll get $100 million, but $85 million-plus is possible. At that price, it's best to steer clear.
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The way the phils are structured, I believe they have to have above production from all three outfield positions. They really need Dom Brown to be one of them unless they could get Chase Headly for him. I think they need two sign two of these three; Hamilton, Cabrera or Bourn.
My guess is that he's probably trying to win the fans over… he was the Dodgers' public enemy #1prior to the trade, after all.
I'm not so down on Bourn as you seem to be, Phuture. He didwhack a coulpe of dingers in Cuba, you will remember, and maybethe small confines of the Bank would give him a few more. But,clearly, his virtues do not include power. They DO includedangerous speed a real threat on the bases and excellentdefense (including arm). I think that, unlike guys like JRolland Vic, he has a better idea of how to use his speed too. Inany case, that's basically why I voted to keep him at least forthe time being on the ML roster as a spare part. I think he becould be quite useful in that role.
I'm really mixed on this. Third base is a big issue as well and there's been this debate about signing Youk to a $30+M deal over 3 years. Just how do you allocate funds when both 3rd base and CF are positions that need filled? I guess I'd rather pay Bourn something like 5/60ish and roll the dice with a guy like Frandsen maybe at 3rd as opposed to throwing big money at Youk who has injury issues and isn't all that great defensively.
Boras will ask too much, and the Phils should stay clear. I don't think they care for that rat of an agent after the Madson negotiations, anyway.
Josh Hamilton. No thank you. declining druggy. Getting boed in Texas/ Borune not worth that kind of money. Been there done that. Melky no thanks. Fluke. Upton yes. Headley Yes.
This team is aging. Utley and Howard stink
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Totally agree on not paying Bourn that much. BJ Upton is an interesting option. Shouldn't cost too much b/c he's having a bad season. Still young and hasn't lived up to potential so maybe a change of scenery would help. Plus he's right handed with pop.
Another option is to put DBrown in center and sign Swisher (for maybe 3/24 or 27) for left. See if you can get Youk for a reasonable price, like 2/20. Lineup: Rollins, Utley, Youk, Howard, Swisher, Ruiz, Dom Brown, Mayberry/Schierholz. Not much speed, but a lot of pop and lot of patient hitters, like the Yanks. Given age, expect some injuries, hopefully guys like Frandsen, Nix, Kratz, Galvis can fill in. It's basically one last hurrah for this core. If it doesn't work, we start to break it up for 2014.
I would pay Bourn 12m per year. But thats me. He doesn't hit home runs. Guys that don't hit some homers just don't get big money. Unless you are Ichiro. But he also happens to bat .350 every year.
The Dipsy
No way should the Phils get suckered into bidding on Bourne. Upton and Headley are indeed in play — both under 30 and both solid. Also, it would not be dumb to bring back Polanco as a utility player for $2 mil and Pierre as an outfielder.
If you can get Bourn for $12 mil a year, then maybe. But he will want a really long-term deal and Dipsy is right, he just does not hit homers. And his agent is a royal ball-buster to deal with.
Fangraphs and WAR. I guess that will be forever and Ill just have to get used to it lol.
Itchiro is hitting .260 this year and is unowned in my fantasy league.
Id love to have Bourne. I believe yu win with defense up the middle. Catcher, SS, 2B CF. Second only to pitching in importance.
Would I like Bourne? Sure. But not even for a dime more than 10 per. And he will get more than that.
Dom Brown in center?
I am just now getting out of the fetal position and crawling out from under my coffee table after a year of Hunter Pence in right.
Dom Brown in center would have me institutionalized.
I want a defense first guy in center next year and he can hit .100 and if hes GG level CF like Shane used to be. Ill be happy.
IMO- Pass, Pass, Pass, on all of them. Develop the farm for christ sake. I wish they'd take their focus off buying or trading for ready to play guys, I don't want them to turn into the flippin' Red Sox.
Hell the Red Sox and Yankees don't even want to be empires anymore.
Get down in the trenches where it's dirty and hot, and do the hard work. Build an intelligent hard working crew of scouts, and a some sharp metrics guys. We could have sent people to Millville a few years ago, then made a trade with any of the 21 teams that passed on Mike Trout, and we wouldn't even be thinking about Centerfield.
At some point you gotta ask yourself, how many big splash trades and acquisitions did the Braves make last off season? Have they done anything since Bourn? Extended Prado maybe, oh and Jack Wilson for 1m ?? I may be missing some, but you get the point, and I still believe they can catch the Nats, in fact I'd love to see it.
But I guarantee you they won't give Bourn 100 Million.
In the trenchs? Hard work? Scouting?
What is this the Pat Gillick era or something?
Only you Lefty would despise the Nats more than the Bravos.
I guess working here you have to hear their fans talk crap.
And DC fans are just plain stupid for the most part.
But rest easy. If they make the playoffs they are not a threat past the first round.
You dont do damage your first time in the dance.
I definately want the Nats to win it over the Braves.
And please Phillies finish ahead of the Mets to offset me paying to watch the abortion. I mean season.
The Bravos didn't spend 126 million on a decent player, better than average, but not worth126 million, taking him away from us. That's why I want them to catch the stinking Nats.
Ah yes, the Pat Gillick era. What would this team have looked like if he didn't trade Gio Gonzalez and Gavin Floyd for Freddy Garcia? Maybe RAJ wouldn't have had to make moves for more pitching the last couple of years.
Andrew is right about the Fangraphs WAR dollar values. They are garbage and meaningless in the real world. They need to tamp them down about 50%, but like Pat said, give Boras something to hang his hat on, and he'll make (golden) hay with it.
Lefty, just because you "dig down in the trenches and do the hard work needed to develop a good farm system" doesn't mean you get one. It takes time. And some luck. And this team is looking to retool for next year. I believe you can do both at the same time. I actually like Schierholtz (sp) as a left platoon guy next year. Does anyone else?
The Dipsy
I understand it takes luck, otherwise 21 teams wouldn't have passed on Trout. But the guy that played high school ball in our own backyard! And guess what, it took no time at all- drafted at age 17, and now at age 20 he's in contention for freakin' MVP of the American League. The focus of this front office must change, now. Hamels, Howard and Lee will be here a long time. Get them some real sustainable controllable pieces. Or you could spend 100 million on Bourn to please the fans that have to have everything now. Only to have those same fans scream how horrible a contract it was two years from now when he has a calf injury, or bad knees, or a BABIP that normalizes back to average, just like they are turning on Cliff Lee now.
My feelings exactly, Dipsy.
It's also hard to "dig down" when you have to draft behind 25 or more teams. If a team can't get number one talent in the draft, it has to be obtained by other means. Free agency and trades are the only other ways that happens, and that gets expensive.
I also agree on Schierholtz.
I was incorrect in my earlier comment. Trout wasn't passed on by 21 teams, it was actually 22. The Angels themselves actually picked someone else before him as well. You CAN have late picks and still get good players.
If you have a capable staff that will dig deep and do their homework and make use of the analytics available to these people today, they can get a lot closer to choosing "sure things" nowadays. Obviously no one really ever knows what's in a guy's heart, but we know a lot more than what the old scouts knew.
Still crying about the Werth deal.
Be happy for it or they would be bigger players in the free agent market.
I still believe he fits that club and as far as deals go. There are several ( who I will not name) on the Phillies that are far worse.
And he will get his ring in DC it just wont be in 2012.
And yes when you are in a sport without a salary cap and you have the second highest pay roll in the majors you are indeed expected to contend every year. And you really should.
As much as I hated watching the Phillies morph into the Red Sox and Yankees since Ruben took over. Its better to be them than the Cubs who have a high pay roll and never contend.
At least the Yanks and sox win a title a decade.
Would be nice to have a GM with a clue who could be smart and still spend big bucks.
This is a letter I wrote to serrtswoitpr Todd Zolecki in response to where Rollins should bat, but it was greatly influenced by the possibility of Bourn as our centerfielder.Dear Todd,Your article on where Rollins should bat was interesting but missedone very important point. Rollins is a much better hitter with menin scoring position than he is with no one on. I don't have theexact numbers in front of me, but i know that he hits in the 300 swith men in scoring position compared with the 270 s otherwise. Areyou telling me you don't believe that a man who can hit 25 homers andbat over 300 with men in scoring position would not be the idealhitter to bat behind Howard?Rollins Is one of those rare guys (think Pete Rose) that apparentlyconcentrates more intensely and becomes a better hitter when thepressure is on. He doesn't want to walk; he wants to hit. Right nowI don't know who else can bat leadoff for the Phillies but whenBourn makes the team, he is the guy. Check his OBP when he playedat Lakeland. Last year he wasn't ready for AAA and his numberssuffered a little but he is the prototype leadoff man. What do you think?
i'd pass on bourn also! noway we give him a 100m 5yr contract. i'd be more inclined to go after upton for center and headley for third. they're both good defensively and are a step up from what we have at those pos. now (mostly third) and upton in center has a big upside. kie someone said a change of scenery might do him wonders. and i think some of our minor league guys should be given a chance to prove or show what they have. that would also give us an idea of what we need. you never no we might have someone down there who could help! the F.O. big problem in my mind is they wait way too long for our guys. they're always (not ready) like utley wasn't howard etc etc. where ww're at right now is a perfect time to do it but they're not willing. mini, schnieder? why are they here. bring up a valle or even this new guy joseph. cesar hernandez, leandro castro, darin ruf. those guys are the new core don't wait till they're 27-28. dump mayberry too what more does he have to show them than what he already has. he's a 5th OF at best.
Just for the record, Hamels spent very little time in the minors, Kendrick rose directly from AA, Worley I believe did the same, and Galvis spent half a season in AAA. Then there are all those inexperienced bullpen guys.
In other words, you're ignoring certain facts when you say the Phils wait too long.
I'm not going to waste my time looking up minor league stats, but maybe a lot of those guys like Hernandez, Castro, etc. really aren't ready, and would be set back in their development if they were suddenly forced to face ML pitching.
As for catchers, they always need more time to perfect defense and pitch-calling. So you're way off base about bringing up Valle or Joseph.
george what i'm saying is bring those guys up in sept. not right now.kendrick came fromAA worley was at AAA, galvis was out of necessity mini mart was injured and he was leading the team in RBI all spring so they gave him a shot and he didn't do that bad. as far as the other two hernandez and castro. hernandez was recently moved up to AAA and is doing the same as in AA. and he was an allstar. and castro has improved dramatically. both of those to make contact and don't strike out a lot. and as far as hamels goes. he would have been up a year earlier if he didn't get hurt in a bar fight and injure his hand. now they had to bring him up cause our pitching starter wise really stunk and i think we had a couple on the DL. and did you ever see his minor league stats? goerge they were staggeringly good. just saying pal.
i just think sometimes there's guys we could bring up and they always say they're not ready. in some instances we've brought up guys you've mentioned and they held their own. the phils don't give me any assurance that they know when when anybody is ready. case in point d. brown. and the other point is to have a manager that works well with younger players. unfortunately the manger we have now doesn't in my eyes.
You didn't say "in September." Even then, I don't think bringing up Valle or Joseph is a good idea, and probably promoting some of those others wouldn't be so hot, either.
You've spoken before about confidence, yet you seem eager constantly to put young players in positions where there's a high likelihood of failure; where confidence could be completely destroyed. Sometimes, as in the case of Hamels, a player is talented and just cocky enough that it doesn't matter if he walks four or five guys in his first appearance. But in most cases, that isn't so. (Also, in most cases, their minor league stats aren't " staggeringly good). Bastardo is a case in point; he has the stuff, proved himself last season, yet when he has a few difficulties, seems to lose all his moxie.
I'm sorry, but I'll take the opinion of professional scouts and experienced talent evaluators over yours. I'd be willing to bet they've seen the players and talked to them more than you have, and have evaluated far more ballplayers than you have.
And Galvis was not completely "out of necessity." He beat out several other more experienced candidates.
Handing out another $100 million deal would be a huge mistake…no thanks. They already have enough bad contracts on the books.
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Signing Bourn would be idiotic. This team probably has $25-30 million to spend. Sign Youk if you can get him on a cheap incentive-laden deal, and go after Hunter and Pagan (two cheaper options, but still productive and both more productive than Bourn) for center. I'd like to see them get Swisher for RF and sign a guy like Hairston for the bench. You definitely need a proven set up man. Maybe they could get a guy like Balfour. If you signed Youkilis, Swisher, Pagan, Hairston, and Balfour for what they'd likely get, the price would likely come out to about $30 million, which is what the Phillies have to spend. That puts them right between $185-$190 million if you take everyone's salaries by AAV and the $10 million in benefits used to calculate the luxury tax.
People think signing Youk is a good idea and I agree, too, because Michael Martinez is always around to play the billion or so games when Youk is on the DL.
You know, Youk still played 120 games last year, 136 the year before. He had a 122 OPS+ last year and 138 OPS+ since going to Chicago this year. Youk is still a very productive player. If you could get him for $5-8 million or less on a 1 year deal, I'd take the chance on him.
Polanco played 122 games last year, and fans complained of his constant injuries.
When you're old, you tend to play less and less; sometimes, however, with flashes of past abilities. Youk may be doing okay with the White Sox, but you've got to look at the entire season and the trends of the last few. Next season, just like Placido, he'll be another year older.
I might sign an older, injury prone player like Youk for $5 million, but never for $8. He's just not going to be in there as much as he'd need to be. Plus, he's not a great defender.
Building a farm system may be luck…but some teams do it. A lot of the 'luck' comes from having a great organization that values and develops their scouts. St Louis comes to mind, as well as Tampa Bay with a 64 million payroll…
And as far as overpaying – isn't that what Ruben does best? Would anyone be surprised at a hundred mil contract for Bourn or Melky?
What sticks in my craw is the knowledge that we should have won the WS in 09. Its so rare to just get there you have to give yourself every possible opportunity to win.With the great core the team had – great defense, power and Lee and Hamels all we needed were the fillers that all successful teams find. You need 2 things in the postseason to give you an edge: situational hitting and a solid bullpen. We went into the postseason with a closer sporting the worst era in memory. How could any GM have allowed his team to go into the postseason with Lidge, the way he was pitching?
We needed Gillicks touch more than anything in 09. Nothings guaranteed, but the man had a knack for finding the right talent to complement a team and put it in the best position to win. Its a crying shame because its going to be many years before we taste another shot.
Anybody who thinks we'll be back in 2013 is dreaming, especially not with Ruben calling the shots. Atlanta and DC are younger and better, with depth and strong farm systems. Barring injuries Harper, Zimmerman, Strassburg, and Hayward and Freeman, are going to be around for years.
I think Bourn will be overpayed as usual because Boras will force some team – most likely Nats– who now sign all of his players. He, despite all the metrics, is not worth any more than 7 to 8 mill per year. Pagan, who is not as good a fielder, will command that kind of money and while inconsistent, he is pretty much the same player – see his stolen bases but bettetr power. Upton has been chronically overated the day he started and K's too much. Plus I would venture he has an attitude.
The answer is somebody like Bourjas who can run and field. Despite a weak bat he will more than make up for that with his other "play." Regardless, there are better options than paying some neo 30 year old an inflated salary when you can get 75% of the production from someone you pay 1 – 2million. Pass on all 3 of the above – and Vic ? not unless he is really going to give a home team discount – and frankly, he looks somewhat "used up."
Well, it's Lakewood, not Lakeland But you have a point. Bourn's only real spot to hit seems to be leadoff, but that's only if his OB% jumps back into the .380-.400 range, which isn't easy for aoynne to do, let alone a rookie. If his ceiling is defensive replacement/pinch runner, then I think you either trade him for a player like Tankersley or you keep him and just use him in the majors. I don't see what good it will do to send him to AAA.


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Finally, with the help of a young assistant named Jeffrey, who was leery at first but after some persuasion, successfully yanked a tablecloth from a table without spilling a pitcher of water sitting on top. The Professor explained that a body at rest will stay at rest unless it's affected by an outside force, one of Newton's laws of motion.
Several times, Friedhoffer encouraged the kids to try their own hands at magic. "You don't have to buy anything to do magic," he said, explaining that most libraries have books about doing magic tricks and how to make some of your own. To do magic, he told the crowd, "All you have to do is to know how it works, and to practice." For those who could read between the lines, he was also making reference to science.
[Fascinated by science and magic since childhood, Bob Friedhoffer earned his living as an accountant for many years before returning to school, where he earned his MA degree in Science and Society/The History and Philosophy of Science and his PhD in Science Education at the City University of New York. Friedhoffer has also presented more advanced science/magic demonstrations for students of science.]


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7.1-Channel 3-D Ready A/V Receiver
- Made for iPod/iPhone Certified - includes USB/Composite Video Cable
- Bluetooth Ready with Optional Pioneer AS-BT100 Bluetooth Adapter
- HDMI® (V.1.4a with 3D) - 4 Inputs / 1 Output
- Anchor Bay® Video Processing
Suggested Price: $399.00
Pioneer VSX-920-K Receiver: Maximum Connectivity with the Latest High-Definition Audio and Video Standards
There's only one way to get closer to an artist's true intent--and that's to get as close as possible to exactly what the artist created. With this in mind, Pioneer ushers in an entirely new era of high definition stereophonic performance. From enjoying the very best 1080p high definition picture available to hearing every last nuance with award-winning audio capabilities, Pioneer's range of receivers offers nothing less than a miraculous performance at every level. And with an ever-increasing list of connectivity and integration options as well, these receivers will also guarantee to get you closer to the original experience than ever before.
The Pioneer VSX-920-K delivers amazing home theater performance in an elegant package at a surprising value. With connectivity options for all your latest high-definition home theater components and digital 1080p upscaling from any source, the VSX-920-K takes performance a step further with support for your digital media via a front USB input and compatibility with Bluetooth sources (using the optional AS-BT100 adapter, sold separately). Plus, it's "Works with iPhone"-certified, so you can incorporate your favorite Apple products into your home theater easily.
The Ultimate iPhone Experience--Now In Your Home Theater
"Works with iPhone" Certification Provides iPhone Users the Ultimate Plug-and-Play Integration Get a truly plug-and-play iPhone experience with your home theater. Thanks to the VSX-920-K's "Works with iPhone" certification, you can enjoy music, movies, downloaded TV shows from iTunes, photos, and more. An included USB/composite video cable makes connecting your iPhone to share your favorite media easy--and your iPhone charges automatically when connected. Unlike other receiver lines, there's no need to buy a separate dock to enjoy your iPhone with your home theater. This included cable also works with most generations of iPod Classic, Nano, and iPod Touch.
Share your videos, and enjoy music with full album information on your TV. Your iPhone's wireless and network features remain fully functional and music and movies will mute when you receive an incoming call. And you've got lots of control options--use the iPhone directly, or push a single button on the VSX-920-K's front panel to switch control to the included preset remote and an intuitive text GUI.
Plus, your iPhone's music will always sound its best thanks to Pioneer's exclusive Advanced Sound Retriever technology, which restores lost data in compressed music files. So even in a big room, you'll get much closer to the artist's original intent from your iPhone, iPod or other MP3 player. And Auto Level Control means a smooth, consistent listening experience with no jarring volume changes between your favorite songs and albums.
Release Your Smartphone's Music with the AS-BT100 Bluetooth Adapter (sold separately)
For wireless connectivity, add a Pioneer AS-BT100 Bluetooth adapter (sold separately) to release your music from your iPhone, Blackberry®, or Android® smartphone as well as other Bluetooth-enabled sources like laptops. And the VSX-920-K's Advanced Sound Retriever technology makes sure that even your compressed MP3s are brought back to near cd-quality sound.
How Pioneer's Technology Delivers the Ultimate Home Theater Experience
The Latest HDMI Technology Gets You Ready for 3-D
All of Pioneer's latest receivers support the latest HDMI 1.4a specification, meaning that you're not just getting the most out of your existing movies and music, you're preparing for the next generation of 3-D video content with the VSX-920-K. And with 4 HDMI inputs, you've got plenty of connectivity options for the growing number of high-definition sources available today.
1080p Upscaling from Any Source
Anchor Bay® and PureCinema video processing lets you upscale your picture to digital 1080p from virtually any source, including analog. PureCinema's extra processing of 3D noise reduction and Y/C color separation ensures you'll get the best picture possible from anything you've got.
True-to-Life, High-Definition Audio and New Dolby Pro Logic IIz
Of course all the latest Pioneer receivers support high-definition audio formats like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Audio to give your Blu-ray Disc® movies a soundtrack that's true-to-life. But Pioneer adds an extra dimension with support for Dolby Pro Logic IIz across its entire 2010 line of receivers, which adds a "height" channel for an even more immersive experience.
Total Control with Custom Pioneer Technologies: Acoustic Calibration, Advanced Sound Retriever, and Auto Level Control
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Even compressed audio such as WMA, MP3 and AAC is enhanced with another Pioneer exclusive, Advanced Sound Retriever, by filling in areas where minute details were left out during the compression process. This technology also enhances the audio quality of SIRIUS® Satellite Radio and can realize an upper limit frequency of 20kHz with compressed audio playback for surprising audio richness and clarity even from "lossy" digital audio sources.
Additionally, the Auto Level Control feature can equalize volume level differences between tracks playing from an iPhone or iPod or during television programming so the volume can be enjoyed at a consistent level--no more jarring "blare" when switching audio sources.
All of these technologies come together in the VSX-920-K to deliver a powerful level of control and sophistication for your home theater.
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|Power Output Per Channel (1kHz@8ohm)
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|EQ Bands
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|MCACC Memory
|Distance Adjustment
|0.1 Feet
|Auto Surround
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|Yes (Direct, Pure Direct)
|Advanced Surround
|8+1 Mode DPS
|Front Stage Surround Advance
|DSD to PCM Converter
|2 Channel
|PQLS Jitter Reduction
|Auto Level Control
|2 Channel
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|2 Channel
|Midnight Listening
|Tone Control
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|Sound Delay (Lip Sync)
|Yes (9 Frame)
|Speaker A/B
|3-D Ready
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|HDMI x.v. Color
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|Video Converter to HDMI
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|Bluetooth Adapter Port
|Optional AS-BT200 or AS-BT100
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|2 In (Assignable)
|Composite A/V Input / Output
|5 In / 1 Out
|iPod/ iPhone / iPad
|Yes (USB+V)
|Front USB Memory Input
|1 (Front)
|Wireless Adapter Port
|Analog Audio Inputs / Output
|2 In / 1 Out
|Digital Inputs / Output
|3 In
|Pre-Amp Output
|0.1 ch (SW)
|Headphone Output
|Front A/V Inputs
|USB / AV Inputs
|AM/FM Presets
|30 Preset AM / FM Tuner
|On-Screen Display
|Analog OSD
|iPod / iPhone / iPad Cable
|Multi-Room and Source Output
|IR Serial Remote In/Out
|Multi-Zone On-Screen Display
|FL Dimmer
|Sleep Timer
|30, 60, 90 min.
|Speaker Configuration
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|Front Panel
|Glossy Black
|Speaker Terminals
|1 Year
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Welcome to Balatonfred on the BeurerTriathlon European Cup and open olympic race!
Balatonfred is a popular resort town in Veszprm county, situated on the North shore of Lake Balaton. It is considered to be the capital of the northern lake shore and it has significant yachting life. The town has two considerable marinas, a string of carbonated mineral water springs, beautiful listed buildings from the middle of the 18th and the 19th centuries and fine restaurants. People come here to enjoy the mild micro-climate, beautiful scenery, the local wines made of native grapes, and sailing and swimming facilities, as well as to revive the two-century-old tradition of socializing around spas bathing and vacationing.
When you are in Balatonfred, take a walk in the town, visit the monuments and sights, wander in the surrounding hills and enjoy the sunset as it reflects on the water of the lake.
This will be the first time that Balatonfred organise a Triathlon European Cup.
We are sure that every participants and visitors will have a good time in our beautiful town in the course of the European Cup and open olympic distance race.
Within the confines of the Beurer Triathlon European Cup we are actuating an open race on 14th of June at 9:00 a.m. because we expect not only pot-hunters.
Pasta Party on 13rd of June in a nice, waterside restaurant called Vitorls tterem (Sailing Restaurant) at 6:00 p.m.


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When seven members of North Central's Mock Trial team advanced to compete in the American Mock Trial Association national tournament March 12-14, they didn't know they'd be facing the top teams in the entire country.
Team members tried legal cases against the Universities of Minnesota, Michigan, Chicago and Notre Dame and finished the tournament with a 3-5 record, missing a bid to the National Championship Tournament in April. Co-captain Brett Buckley '10 (photo, third from left) was recognized as an Outstanding Attorney.
Looking back, Buckley says, North Central had the hardest trial schedule and faced three of the top teams in the nation. As the team won its first trials during the tourney, it was then matched against stiff, winning competitors and lost its final trial to Michigan, which moved on to the national championship.
"Our 3-5 finish definitely does not reflect the way our weekend went. Actually, we went into our last trial against Michigan with a chance to make some serious noise," said Buckley. "Had we beaten Michigan, our record would've advanced us to the final contest in April,"
To receive the Outstanding Attorney award, Buckley was ranked the No. 1 attorney in all trials by each judge. "Very few attorneys are given this award and it gets much more difficult as the season progresses to the national level and, as we learned, the competition is top notch," said Buckley. "I really just did my best to be the most likeable, personable and confident attorney at each trial. If you try to be someone you're not during a trial, the jury is going to see right through your act and right through your case and question your arguments."
Buckley says he worked with "amazing witnesses and co-counsel" during the tournament. They included Alyssa Figueroa '11, Colin McGowan '10, Matt Grennell '10, Alyssa Rabulinski '11, Jessica Branch '11 and Tanvi Potdukhe '12.
"Mary Constantino, our attorney coach, was probably one of the best coaches we could ask for," said Buckley. "An assistant state's attorney for DuPage County, she gave so much of her time and didn't really get the recognition she deserved for her work." Stephen Maynard Caliendo, associate professor of political science, also coached the Mock Trial team.
Photo: Mock Trial team members including Constantino, center, holding trophy; Caliendo, far right.


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