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Economic Statistics for 8 Nov 11
Today's economic statistical releases:
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index came roaring back this month rising 1.3 points to a still depressed 90.2.
In the weekly retail sales numbers, ICSC-Goldman reports same-store sales rose 1%, though the year-on-year rate dropped to 2.7%. Redbook, meanwhile, says year-on-year sales slowed significantly to 3.1%.
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Chinese lecture Europe on the corrosive effect of the welfare state
Irony of ironies. The Chinese lecturing the supposed capitalist West on economics and the welfare state. Of course, as we've discussed many times, Crony Capitalism and/or Corporatism aren't Capitalism. At best the West has a mixed economy with various levels of intrusion and market distortion caused by governments. In effect, what this gentleman is saying to Europe is the intrusion and distortion levels are such that they have caused a cultural malaise which is finally coming home to roost:
"If you look at the troubles which happened in European countries, this is purely because of the accumulated troubles of the worn out welfare society. I think the labour laws are outdated. The labour laws induce sloth, indolence, rather than hardworking. The incentive system, is totally out of whack.
"Why should, for instance, within [the] eurozone some member's people have to work to 65, even longer, whereas in some other countries they are happily retiring at 55, languishing on the beach? This is unfair. The welfare system is good for any society to reduce the gap, to help those who happen to have disadvantages, to enjoy a good life, but a welfare society should not induce people not to work hard."
Jin Liqun, the supervising chairman of China's sovereign wealth fund
Of course that just touches the surface of the problems Europe faces, but essentially Jin is saying that the system in Europe, i.e. state welfare, is not only unsustainable, but discourages hard work – a vicious and self-defeating cycle.
Go figure. Most rational people understand that human beings respond to incentive. And that a good portion will always choose the easy way. Human nature 101. So when given the option of hard work or being a slacker and getting paid to be one, those who tend to slack will always choose the latter if an incentive to do so is provided.
His point about labor laws that require rules such as featherbedding for instance is true. And, by dictating wages, etc., government intrudes on market dynamics which properly price labor. Instead we see the distortion of labor's worth, rules that cut into productivity and spiraling costs which kick up the price of goods and services beyond what a market would dictate.
And that's just a very small part of the problem. Europe decided decades ago that it could use a mixed economy to somehow pay for a large welfare state. It thought it had it all figured out and then this crisis hit. But it was clear to many that it isn't this crisis that precipitated Europe's current financial problems, it just hastened them. Much like the revenue shortfalls we see here for the trillions in unfunded obligations for Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, Europe has seen those for years. Its day of reckoning is at hand.
Greece was the weakest member of the Eurozone. But Italy, Spain, Portugal and Ireland aren't far behind. What critics of the welfare state have said for decades can no longer be hidden. And, unsurprisingly, the culture that sort of a state breeds is fighting tooth and nail to preserve it, even if they really know that's not possible.
But the irony is unquestionable. Lectures by communists on the dangers of the welfare state. Snowballs in hell are obviously possible.
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Obama can't wait on Congress for jobs, but can wait on the Keystone XL pipeline decision
While President Obama continues to claim that he and America can't wait on Congress to act on his jobs bill, he apparently might delay a decision that would create hundreds of thousands of jobs till after the next election:
The Obama administration is considering a move that could delay a decision on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline by requiring sponsors to reduce the project's environmental risks before it can be approved, according to people with knowledge of the deliberations.
The step might put off a decision until after the 2012 election and be a way for the White House to at least temporarily avoid antagonizing either the unions that support the pipeline or the environmental activists who oppose it as President Obama gears up for his campaign.
That's right, it's about politics. Need a job? Keystone XL pipeline might be the very project to provide that. But to heck with you, your President has an election to win and he can't afford to alienate or antagonize anyone in his base. And this decision is going to hack off some of his supporters. He's either going to make the environmental extremists that populate the left very unhappy or the labor unions that back the Keystone project and the jobs it will create.
So, in typical Obama style, he'll just delay the decision till after the November 2012 election. He apparently can wait on that.
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Part 4: Complex Programs
In the previous parts of the book we have discussed individual systems which carry out purposeful functions. In Part 4 we will consider more complex projects and programs, which involve multiple systems. Multiple systems can exist and interact at a given point in time. They can also and grow and evolve individually and together over an extended time.
An optimized design to implement a set of goals or tasks will often result in such a multiplicity of systems. There are several reasons for this, which are described in the following paragraphs. We will call a set of systems that exist together at one time under one management, and have a common goal, a Project. When the set under common management and purpose exists for a long time, and there is significant growth, evolution, and replacement of older systems with newer systems, we call it a continuing Program. Despite the complexity or duration, the principles of Systems Engineering can still be applied to optimize the design of such programs. When the time period is long relative to changes in technology, society, and the environment, the Systems Engineering task may need to done repetitively or continuously to get the most benefit.
The Need for Multiple Systems[edit]
In general, the more complex, or more extended in location, volume, traffic, or time a project is, the more likely it will result in multiple systems. Different environments and available resources will drive different local solutions. Changes in technology and economics over time will also guide changes in design. Therefore in any large project or long duration program, using a combined system approach should at least be considered to see if it gives a better result. Some specific reasons include:
- Non-Linearity - A given transportation or engineering method often has a non-linear term in it's equations - at least quadratic if not an exponential. For example drag goes as the square of velocity, and rocket fuel required goes as an exponential function of velocity. Therefore it often is more efficient to break up the total job into components because the sum of smaller non-linear terms is less than a larger value with an applied exponent.
- Complex Needs - Humans have complex needs, and projects we wish to accomplish typically have multiple goals. This drives design solutions which use multiple materials, devices, fuels, etc. Therefore no single technical solution is likely to best satisfy all the needs.
- Economics - This is another advantage of a combining several systems. An "all or nothing" type monolithic system which requires a large up-front investment often turns out to be wasteful. Aside from the non-linear effects noted above, we cannot predict future technology developments, and large projects often have long development times. If you build in smaller steps, you have the opportunity to change direction if new developments come along, or retrofit an improvement to just the part that needs it. Finally, with an incremental project, you can get use out of it sooner, which can produce a higher return in the purely economic sense.
Whether to use one system or multiple systems should not be set ahead of time or by fiat. The decision should be made by analysis of the alternatives and choosing the best one. Sometimes this may not be possible because of non-engineering reasons. As a hypothetical example, the existence of a national civilian space program in the US (NASA) would make it difficult to divide or set up separate systems, even if it turned out to make sense from an engineering standpoint. Conversely, the historical divisions of space activities between NASA, and the Defense, Commerce, and Energy departments also would be difficult to combine, even if it were economical.
Structure of Part 4:[edit]
The overall intent of Part 4 is to use the methods described earlier in the book to teach by example. We will work through an extended example for the design of a future program. Unlike printed paper books, the example does not have to remain static. The completed portion will show how the calculations and decisions are made. There will be opportunities for individuals or teams to develop ideas further, and those will be added as design studies. The best ideas will get incorporated back into the main discussion of the book. It is hoped this approach is both a useful teaching method, and a way to gain real experience and make progress in space programs.
Note that as the book as a whole is about 60% complete (Sep 2012), the organization of Part 4 is somewhat fragmentary, but we hope to improve it in the near future.
Example Program for Human Expansion[edit]
Our chosen example is a program for human expansion to more difficult environments, including space. The component systems within such a complex program interact with each other and the outside world, and the whole program evolves stepwise over time. We choose this as an example for several reasons:
- As a long duration and wide ranging example it allows us to demonstrate design methods for many types of systems and subsystems.
- In the following Design Studies section (Part 5) we can show in some detail how the calculations and decisions are made to arrive at a design.
- It is intended to also be a realistic program proposal incorporating current technology and concepts.
- Finally, readers are encouraged to add to the design studies to gain individual design skills and experience, and to practice working in teams with diverse skills.
Background of Example[edit]
This program concept is partly based on work by Dani Eder, the original author of the Canonical List from which this Wikibook originated. It also includes many new ideas not yet pursued by government programs. In its present state it is not claimed to be the best possible program concept. Rather it is intended as a starting point, using recent ideas for space development, from which an optimal design can evolve by the contributions of many other people. We will use the Systems Engineering methods described in Part 1 in developing the proposed program.
Conceptual Design[edit]
Conceptual Design is the first stage in the life cycle of a program or system. We determine needs and goals to be satisfied, what criteria to use in selecting among designs, and a design concept for the major parts of the program, including how they will be built, operated, maintained, and disposed at end of life. We compare our new program to existing programs using the same selection criteria. If the new program is "better" by these measures, we recommend going forward to the next design stage. If it is not better, then we stop and wait for circumstances or technology to change, or try to devise alternate concepts. The full details of our reasoning, calculations, and decisions are too long to include in our discussion here. We will summarize them here, and refer readers to the full Human Expansion Design Study for the details.
The general process flow in Conceptual Design starts with general description and goals, which are noted in the next section. Following that we perform an analysis step to develop these goals into more detailed and quantitative statements. At present this has been done for the program requirements and evaluation criteria. The functional analysis to define more detailed program elements has been started, and later parts of the Conceptual Design process are incomplete. Candidate designs to fulfill the program elements are collated in the remainder of Part 4. They should be considered as pieces which might fit into the overall program, but have not yet been linked, or completed individually.
Human Expansion Program Goals[edit]
The program is intended to expand human civilization to more difficult environments, including space, for a number of reasons:
- Improving Life on Earth by developing better technology for living sustainably from local resources.
- Understanding the Earth Better by observing our home planet, its environment in space, and other planets and environments.
- Reducing Hazards from Space by identifying what they are, followed by developing methods to deal with them.
- Increasing Biosphere Security by adapting to more difficult environments, including future variations in the Earth itself.
- Expanding Material and Energy Resources by access to currently difficult Earth and space locations.
- Long Term Survival by dispersal to multiple locations and acquisition of critical new resources.
- Increasing Choice and Freedom by opening unoccupied locations to habitation.
- Increasing Opportunity by access to unclaimed resources and more efficient technology.
Side benefits from such a program are low cost access to space, removing a current barrier to its use; spin-off technology from doing difficult tasks, which then have use elsewhere; and optimism for the future by demonstrating we are not in a finite, closed world. An optimistic viewpoint in turn changes how people act. The benefits of the program accrue to civilization as a whole, although the specific projects may be funded and carried out by smaller organizations.
Initial Program Analysis[edit]
Program Requirements[edit]
The initial set of program requirements were developed by carefully looking at the program goals and benefits, general systems engineering experience, and natural and human constraints. We divided the general goals into more specific statements with measurable parameters. We also looked at our ideas for approaching the design, and the first list of elements to be included in the program, to see if they yield any requirements. We combined and formalized the resulting statements to create a first draft of the top level requirements. Some of the numerical values are arbitrary, but we need to set something as a starting point, which can be adjusted later as the design evolves.
- 1. Objectives
- 1.1 Program Goal - The program shall expand human civilization to a series of new locations with increasingly difficult environments and distance.
- 1.2 Program Scale - Expansion shall be demonstrated by permanently supporting at least 95,000 humans total among new Earth locations and at least 2,000 humans per new space location.
- 1.3 Choice - Specific locations and their internal organization, function, and operation shall be chosen by program participants and location residents within the limits of design constraints.
- 2. Performance
- 2.1 Number of Locations - The design shall maximize the number of new locations, where new is defined by at least a 10% increase in an environment parameter or distance measured in time or energy terms.
- 2.2 Growth - Each location shall increase the capacity for production, habitation, and transport in a progressive manner.
- 2.3 Improved Technology - Locations shall increase the levels of self-production, cyclic flows, and autonomy in a progressive manner.
- 2.4 Improved Quality of Life - Completed locations shall provide an improved physical and social quality of life relative to the upper 10% of Earth civilization.
- 2.5 Data - The program shall collect and disseminate [TBD] data about the Earth's environment, surrounding space, and objects therein.
- 2.6 Resources - The program shall output a life cycle surplus of at least 100% of internal material and energy resource needs.
- 3. Schedule
- 3.1 Completion Time - The expansion to a new location shall be completed before expected progress in technology indicates a re-design is required.
- 4. Cost
- 4.1 Total Development Cost - The total program development cost for new technology and hardware designs shall be less than 50 times the unit cost on Earth, and 5 times the unit cost in space of the hardware.
- 4.2 New Location Cost - The peak net project cost for a new location shall be less than 50% of the expected long term net output.
- 4.3 Earth Launch Cost - The program shall progressively lower the Earth launch cost component of total system cost, with a goal of $0.08/kg of total system mass.
- 5. Technical Risk
- 5.1 Risk Allowances - Program designs shall include allowances for uncertainties and unknowns in knowledge, performance, failure rates, and other technical parameters. New designs with higher risk can be included in program plans, but a process shall be included to resolve the risk, and an alternate design with lower risk maintained until resolved.
- 6. Safety
- 6.1 New Location Risk - New locations shall progressively lower internal risks to life and property, with a goal of significantly lower risk than the general population.
- 6.2 Population Risk - The program shall significantly reduce natural and human-made risks to the general population, including external risks created by the program.
- 7. Sustainability
- 7.1 Biosphere Security - The program shall increase biosphere security by establishing alternate biospheres and long term storage of biological materials.
- 7.2 Survivability - The program shall design for the long term survival of life and humanity from changes to the Earth which will render it uninhabitable and depletion of critical resources.
- 8. Openness
- 8.1 Open Design - Technology and design methods developed within the program shall be open for others to use. Specific instances of a design and produced items may be proprietary.
- 8.2 Access - Development of a new location shall not prevent reasonable access for transit or to unused resources.
Evaluation Criteria[edit]
Setting discrete program requirements like the ones listed above are unlikely to be the optimum values, and do not help in choosing among design alternatives. For those purposes we choose parameters to measure our evolving design and guide it to the preferred result. We identify these parameters by again carefully looking at all the work done so far, and selecting the ones most important at the program level. After selection, we then scale and adjust their relative importance to each other so that a score can be determined for each design option or variation. Our resulting criteria and how they are scored is as follows:
|Weight (points)
|Scoring Formula (percent)
|1.2 Program Scale (per location)
|ln(average population per location/100) x 25%
|Population is final design size for location after growth
|1.2 Program Scale (total all locations)
|ln(total population all locations/5000)x25%
|Population is total design size after growth
|2.1 Number of locations (count)
|actual count of locations > minimum size @ 1% each
|Minimum size = final size/years to grow to final size
|2.1 Number of locations (range)
|steps in environment, time, and distance range @ 0.5% each
|10 parameters and definition of steps from discussion 2.1 above
|2.2 Growth (rate/yr)
|(equivalent % annual GDP growth of all locations -2.5%) x 10
|internal production valued as if sold at market rates
|2.3 Improved Technology (local resources)
|% of local resources from program locations
|by kg (mass) or Joules (energy)
|2.3 Improved Technology (self production)
|% of finished products from program locations
|by economic value
|2.3 Improved Technology (cyclic flow)
|% of location mass flows reused
|includes propellants, but not production for growth or sale
|2.3 Improved Technology (automation
|% reduction human labor hours
|relative to current technology
|2.3 Improved Technology (autonomy)
|% required labor and control from within locations
|based on necessary location functions
|2.4 Quality of Life (GDP)
|(equivalent GDP - $20,000)/1600
|includes value of internal production and labor
|2.6 Resources (surplus)
|ln(material & energy output/internal use)/ln(2) x 25%
|over program life cycle. Clip at -100%
|4.1 Total development cost (Earth)
|(avg unit cost/total development cost) x 1000
|S = 14 x (space/total) development cost
|4.1 Total development cost (Space)
|(avg unit cost/total development cost) x 100
|see above for S
|4.2 New Location Cost (Earth)
|[(ln(0.25xUS capital per person/location cost))/ln(2) x 25%]+100%
|includes land value for US capital. S2 see below
|4.2 New Location Cost (Space)
|[(ln(0.5 US capital per person/location cost))/ln(2) x 25%]+100%
|S2 = 14 x (people in space/total in program
|4.3 Earth Launch Cost ($/kg)
|log($1600/(LEO transport per total system mass)) x 20%
|total mass includes local space resources
|5.1 Technical Risk Allowance (%)
|(50% - technical uncertainty allowance) x 2
|includes performance and design uncertainty
|6.1 New Location Risk (relative)
|[ln(0.25x general casualty risk/location risk)/ln(2) x 25%] +100%
|casualty risk includes life and property
|6.2 Population Risk (relative)
|(% reduction to general population risk) x 5
|from natural and program causes. Increased risk not allowed.
|7.1 Biosphere Security (species-locations)
|[(log(species maintained outside natural range x locations)) - 1] x 20%
|in vivo or stored, humans are a species
|7.2 Survivability (relative)
|(% compensation for critical risks) x 5
|includes all civilization level risks
|Sum partial scores x weight from each line above

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Iowa appeals court overturns child allergy ruling
An Iowa appeals court says a child's tree nut allergy is a disability, a ruling that sets up a legal challenge over whether a day care discriminated when it refused to accept her.
The ruling Wednesday says the allergy is a protected disability under the Iowa Civil Rights Act. It overturns an earlier decision by a Polk County district court.
Shannon Knudson sued Tiger Tots Community Care Center in Madrid after officials told her staffing and liability issues prevented them from watching her daughter.
The appeals court says the child's allergy is an impairment defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The court now seeks further proceedings on whether the allergy would substantially limit a major life activity when active.
Attorneys for both parties did not immediately return messages Wednesday.
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Turkey Walnut Rice
7 Jul 2009
|3 Tablespoon
|Minced walnuts
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|3 Tablespoon
|Half and half
|2 Cup (32 tbs)
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Prepared yellow mustard
|1 Teaspoon
|Grated lemon peel
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|Lemon juice
|1⁄2 Teaspoon
|Hot cooked rice
|3 Cup (48 tbs)
|Roast california turkey slices
|Walnut halves
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a saucepan.
Add walnuts; saute over low heat, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.
Remove walnuts; set aside.
In the same saucepan, melt remaining butter; stir in flour and cook over low heat 1 minute, stirring.
Blend in half and half, salt, mustard, lemon peel and juice; cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens.
Remove from heat; stir in toasted walnuts.
For each serving, 1 cup cooked rice on serving plate; top with 2 slices turkey and about 1/3 cup sauce.
Garnish with walnut halves if desired.
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BELOIT — The Beloit Trojans defeated the Concordia Panthers 70-51 in junior varsity boys' basketball play Friday night.
Concordia trailed just 12-11 after one quarter of play.
Beloit pumped in 20 points in the second period, to eight for the Panthers, to go up 32-19 at halftime.
The Trojans added 16 points in the third quarter, and Concordia scored 15.
Beloit tacked on 22 points in the final period to 17 for the Panthers.
Ian Nordell scored 21 points for Concordia.
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Some of us are guilty of taking professional wrestling too seriously, I am one of those people.
Sure, I love professional wrestling in it's purest form, but I also enjoy a bit of comedy every now and then.
Taking inspiration from Botchamania, I compiled a short list of screencaps that really capture (pun intended) a WTF moment.


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Tweet If you have been following this blog for the last two years you've probably noticed that I have a spot for the small press publishers. In my humble opinion, in the recent years the most innovative games have been released not by the major publishers (like WotC, White Wolf, Steve Jackson Games etc.) but by small companies. One of these companies is Rogue Games , which is …
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Wind down, wine down at downtown French bistro Pistache
- 10:28 pm Monday, May 13th, 2013 by M.M. Cloutier
If you plan on dining out with friends at Pistache any time soon, now's a good time, price/value-wise, to pair your moules frites, say—or cheese-and-charcuterie plate, bouillabaisse or filet au poivre—with wine at the downtown West Palm Beach French bistro.
Starting this Wednesday, Pistache (101 N. Clematis St.) kicks off its annual "Wine Down Wednesdays" for the 6th consecutive year.
On Wednesday nights, bottles of wine ordered with dinner will be 50 percent off (20 percent off reserves and champagne).
This comes on the heels of Pistache's launching "Yellow Fridays," when Veuve Clicquot yellow label is $8 a glass, 7:30-9:30 p.m., and $75 a bottle [More]


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The book, "Too Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System - and Themselves," chronicled the 2008 financial crisis, the fall of Lehman, and captured the harrowing events which brought Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) to the brink of disaster. It also resulted in its author, Andrew Ross Sorkin, becoming canonized as the guru of all things Wall Street. In the article, "Reinstating an Old Rule is Not a Cure for Crisis," Sorkin explained the limits of the Glass-Steagall Act:
Glass-Steagall wouldn't have prevented the last financial crisis. And it probably wouldn't have prevented JPMorgan's (NYSE:JPM) $2 billion-plus trading loss. The loss occurred on the commercial side of the bank, not at the investment bank. But parts of the bet were made with synthetic credit derivatives ... The first domino to nearly topple over in the financial crisis was Bear Stearns, an investment bank that had nothing to do with commercial banking. Glass-Steagall would have been irrelevant. Then came Lehman Brothers; it too was an investment bank with no commercial banking business and therefore wouldn't have been covered by Glass-Steagall either. After them, Merrill Lynch was next - and yep, it too was an investment bank that had nothing to do with Glass-Steagall. Next in line was the American International Group (NYSE:AIG) an insurance company that was also unrelated to Glass-Steagall.
Sorkin correctly explains the "letter of the law" as it pertains to Glass-Steagall - the separation of commercial banking and investment banking. However, the article "Time to Revisit Glass-Steagall," explains the "spirit" behind it:
Congress and the Senate soon after enacted the Glass-Steagall Act which separated commercial banks and investment banks. The logic was that investment banks which engaged in riskier lines of business were also exposed to huge potential losses. That said, the government wanted to (i) protect bank depositors from potential volatile losses experienced by investment banks and (ii) to reduce the temptation of investment banks to bilk the public to recoup those losses.
The "spirit" of Glass Steagall was to reign in Wall Street risk-taking. And after Glass-Steagall was repealed, investment banks returned to the wanton speculation that defined the 1920s and '30s, and precluded the stock market crash and the Great Depression.
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And when those investments went bad, certain banks used their brokerage arms to fob them off on unsuspecting clients - exactly what the drafters of Glass-Steagall wanted to prevent. The article, SEC Accuses Goldman of Fraud, explains how Goldman knowingly sold soured MBS to clients while marketing them as "safe investments":
According to the complaint, Paulson paid Goldman Sachs approximately $15 million for structuring and marketing the security - ABACUS 2007-AC1 - in early 2007. Goldman let Paulson make bets against the residential real estate market, which the hedge fund believed was going to tank ... In layman's terms: Paulson played a significant role in picking which subprime mortgage-backed securities that would be used as the basis for ABACUS 2007-AC1, (ii) Paulson had an incentive to pick securities that would have tanked, since it was betting that the value of those securities would fall, and (iii) Goldman failed to disclose to investors Paulson's role in the portfolio selection process or its adverse economic interests.
JPMorgan with its Squared CDO 2007-1 and Citigroup (NYSE:C) via Class V Funding III fund, also fobbed off soured MBS onto unsuspecting clients, and were subsequently fined by the SEC. That said, I am bearish on the U.S. economy and the stock market as a whole. To get individuals to return to the market, regulators must restore a higher level of transparency. A return to Glass-Steagall would be a necessary step in repairing the public trust that investment banks and commercial banks destroyed leading up to, and during the financial crisis.
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A half-dozen men were dead. And some of the clues pointed to a business associate of his, a man he had vouched for. If even the hint of terrorist involvement surfaced, it would end Texas Double A Auctions, the business Akeem Abdul had built from the ground up, the one thing most important to him. Jabar was a friend which was the most difficult part of the whole damned affair to accept.
The darker side of his nature bubbled close to the surface, but he quelled it as he always had.
"I want a name, Mike." Akeem drove along the deserted Texas country road faster than he should have, sending up a cloud of dust behind him.
"I'm working on it," his head of security responded via the speaker on his cell phone. "I'm checking into who has the most to gain by messing with us."
Akeem stared ahead, barely seeing the road. He'd been turning that question over and over in his head all morning. Having enemies was nothing new in his book. At thirty-one, he was old enough and successful enough to have acquired a few. When his equine auction house grew to be the largest in the state, not everyone celebrated with him. In Texas, horses were serious business, about serious money, whipping up plenty of emotions.
And he was an outsider, which some people seemed determined not to let him forget.
"I want to be contacted the second there's any development," he told Mike, then thanked the man and hung up as he turned onto the tree-lined private road that led to Diamondback Ranch.
A dozen or so exceptionally fine quarter horses grazed on either side of the road. And as he got closer to the heart of the ranch, reaching the first group of paddocks then passing them, his mind began to clearuntil it was no longer filled with thoughts of betrayal or security concerns. One image scattered all other thoughts without effort: Taylor McKade. They'd ridden fence together not far from here back in the day, her golden hair flowing in the wind. A smile on her lips
He blinked his eyes to dispel that vision.
Their fence-riding days were over. He would do well to remember that.
He had seen Taylor only a handful of times in the past five years, briefly each time, exchanging only the most polite pleasantries. Their meetings had left him cut off at the knees. Damned if he knew how anyone could stand being next to the only woman he ever loved, knowing she was married to another man.
He shook his head and spoke toward the horses in the distance. "Here we go again."
His standard operating procedure was to stay away every time Taylor came to the ranch, which hadn't been too difficult until now. She didn't visit her brother's place all that often, and Akeem's business here was only occasional. Flint McKade, his best friend, the man who had built the five-hundred-acre Diamondback, did considerable business with Akeem's auction house, but they tended to meet in Houston for that. Especially of late.
But Taylor had left her husband and was now staying at the ranch with her four-year-old son, for good. And the business that had brought Akeem here could not be postponed this time. Which meant they were going to meet again.
He drove his white Lincoln Navigator down the gravel road, noting the quiet of the ranch. Two horses danced in the nearest corral, kicking up dust that flew high and wide. The ground was as dry as it ever got, rain desperately needed but not in the immediate forecast. Flint had worried about that last night when they had talked. Not that his friend didn't have his hands full enough with other things just now. Most of the men killed had been his employees.
The straight, empty road didn't require much attention, so Akeem could allow his gaze to roam the rolling land. Not a ranch hand in sight. Nothing unusual about that around lunchtime. But with all the trouble the ranch had seen lately His muscles tensed again. He couldn't shake the sense of unease that filled the air. His instincts had been honed in the wilds of the Arabian Desert as well as in Houston's corporate arena. Something was off.
He rounded the last building, mentally preparing himself for facing Taylor as the main estate house finally came into view. He bypassed the circular drive in front and drove to the back, to the entry used by family and friends.
Two police cars sat in the drive.
Gravel crunched under the tires as he stepped hard on the brake. He caught himself, eased his feet off the pedal and rolled up next to the police cruiser on the right.
Took his time looking.
He'd talked to Flint last night. They'd agreed not to call in the police yet on the latest clues that had surfaced. They had decided to try to sort things out on their own first, not knowing who their enemies were, resolving not to trust anyone for now, not even the police. Brody Green, the detective assigned to investigate the murders, had been only too quick to assume that Flint had been involved in the sabotage at the ranch as part of an insurance scheme. Flint had since been cleared, but now suspicion stood a chance of falling on Akeem and his company, and he was wary of how fair-minded the good detective would be. And Flint had backed him up on that a hundred percent.
Flint's pickup wasn't even here.
So what were the cops doing at the ranch? The sense of unease he'd picked up driving in grew into full-blown foreboding. Maybe they brought news about the murder investigations. The killer had been caught, had died in the final confrontation, but nobody knew yet who had paid him to accomplish his grisly deeds.
Akeem pushed the door open, the wall of heat hitting him in the face. His designer leather loafers barely made noise as he stepped out of the car.
He inhaled the scent of yellow roses that bloomed near the back of the house and caught sight of a silhouette behind the screen door as he headed up the stairs. He would have recognized her a mile away.
His heartbeat sped.
Crazy. He wasn't a penniless, tongue-tied twenty-year-old with a crush on his best friend's little sister anymore. He was a grown man, successful in his own right, more than able to provide for a family of his own. He drew a slow breath on that thought. One of these days, he was going to seduce Taylor McKade so thoroughly that she'd agree to marry him, and then he was going to spend the rest of his life making her and her son happy.
But not yet. He said the words in his mind so every part of him would be clear on that. First he needed to exonerate his company from any suspected involvement in the sabotage at Flint's ranch. Then he had to get around the fact that she was his best friend's little sister. In the off-limits category. Firmly.
Not that knowing that made him think about her any less.
But he wanted only the very best for her, to make her life easier, not more difficult. So for now, as they had been for the past couple of years, whatever feelings he nursed were his problem. Taylor's life, with the divorce and all, was enough of a mess. He didn't need to add to it.
He expected a polite encounter of "How are you?" and "Fine," the way it went between old friends who had come to feel awkward around each other.
So he was caught off guard when the screen door banged open and Taylor flew barefooted down the stairs. Her eyelashes were wet, her eyelids swollen. His protective instincts rose as quickly as a sandstorm. And just like that, the business troubles that had brought him to the ranch were forgotten.
"Akeem!" She launched herself into his arms like old times and hung on for dear life.
"What is it?" He locked his arms around her in a protective position, barely daring to breathe for fear of scaring her off. His gaze cut back to the cop cars again. If someone had hurt her, so help him God
"We can't find Christopher." Her voice was a sea of pain. "They" She pressed her full lips together and pulled away to wipe the underside of her eyes with her fingertips. "The police say he might have been taken."
He could tell what it cost her to say the words, to even consider the possibility that her son was in the hands of a kidnapper. Cold anger filled his body until his muscles became rigid. "By whom?" His thoughts went to her ex, one scrawny neck he would be only too happy to have an excuse to wring. If that bastard
"They don't know." Her huge, cornflower-blue eyes swam in desperation. She'd pulled back a few inches, but stayed in the circle of his arms. She was just as im-
possibly beautiful as the first time he'd seen her, her mouth just as tempting, her curves just as perfector more so. Motherhood had given a subtle change to her shape, a change he loved. Even in the throes of distress, she was a stunning woman. But at the moment, she needed more than his admiration.
He filled his lungs. "What can I do?" She had to know that he would do anything for her.
"I'm sorry." She winced and pulled back a little more as the first thoughts of self-consciousness seemed to appear. "I'm falling apart, aren't I? I can't fall apart. Christopher needs me." She closed her eyes for a moment, but let him keep her hands.
There was a pause, then up came her gaze. She blinked away the moisture that had gathered in the corners of her eyes. "I'm a total mess."
Yes, she was, but she still stole his breath. He did his best not to show how hard he'd been sucker punched by the sight of her, by the feel of her hands in his. "Where is Flint?"
"Out looking. Everyone is, even Lora Leigh and Lucinda. I'm the only one here, with two officers."
That explained the conspicuous lack of ranch hands around the animals. "Kat?" he inquired, referring to the friend Flint had hired as a favor to him. It sure had to be hot out there.
She nodded. "Kat Edwards, too. They're out in the far pastures and combing the brush and the woods at the west corner of the ranch. Flint wouldn't let me come." Frustration stole into her voice.
"The boy might have wandered off. He could be sleeping in a hayloft. He could come waltzing back in," he said as he led her toward the door, getting her out of the merciless noon sun. Hell of a time of the year for anyone to get lost out there, especially a child.
"They already checked the central buildings," she said, but he could see a glint of hope in her eyes. "They started here as soon as I couldn't find him."
"Three hours ago." Tears welled but didn't spill to her cheeks, as if suspended by sheer will. The moisture had her eyes shining like a pair of rare blue diamonds.
He opened the door for her and ushered her in. Three hours and Flint hadn't called him. He couldn't help thinking of the damn information that tied the sabotage of Flint's business to his. The thought came as a sharp jab. He shook it off as his gaze fell on his Aggie ring. He might have often felt like an outsider with others, but he never had to feel that way with Flint, with his friends. Flint had his hands full. "What can I do to help?"
She pressed her lips together for a second, desperation clouding her eyes. "Bring him back to me." The small, sour smile borne on pain that twitched up the corner of her lips for a second said she knew she was asking the impossible.
"I will," he promised without thought. Because there wasn't anything on this earth he wouldn't do for Taylor. In this, he didn't know impossible. He was already on the phone, calling Mike back. "I need you over here at Diamondback. Drop everything else. Bring every man you can."
He hung up as he walked down the hall into the state-of-the-art kitchen that was the heart of the ranch.
"And you are?" The graying, slightly overweight police officer at the table set down his radio and looked Akeem over with open suspicion in his squinty eyes.
Being Arab-American, he was pretty much used to that of late, even if he had been born and raised in Texas.
The other cop stopped hooking some machine up to the phone line and checked him out, too. This one was half the other's age and size, with live-wire black eyes.
Akeem focused on the beige plastic unit: a recorder. Getting ready for the ransom call.
Taylor didn't miss that, either. She went a shade paler.
"Akeem Abdul. Friend of the family," Akeem said and kept her close.
The first cop's eyes went wide. "The Texas Sheik? No kiddin'." Then he snapped to. "Yes, sir. Officer Peterson."
"Officer Mills." The other one went back to his work after a thorough look that seemed half amused, half disappointed.
Even those who didn't know his face knew the Abdul name from Texas Double AAkeem AbdulAuctions. He ignored "Texas Sheik," the nickname given by his competitors who resented his rapid rise in the ranks and had trouble digesting his Middle Eastern background, that his parents had been Beharrainian.
He pulled a chair for Taylor. The cops were only a minor annoyance. He'd long ago learned to rise above things like that. "Let me get you a drink."
There had to be a hundred men out there already, combing the ranch. He could afford to wait with her until his security force got here and they rode out to meet Flint and join in the search. Christopher would be found. He would see to it.
Why would anyone take the kid? Who? If he could figure that out, they might have a better idea where to look. Which brought him to his next question. "Got a map of this place?"
"Right on the Web site." She sat on a bar stool next to the kitchen counter, her troubled gaze settling on the fridge that was covered with crayon drawings of horses, and got up almost immediately again to pace the floor along the windows that looked toward the back.
She accepted the glass of water he brought her, but didn't drink. The cops minded their own business. Seemed their orders were to stick to the house and wait, which they did with the efficiency of furniture.
Akeem strode to the PC on the kitchen isleLucinda, Flint's housekeeper, was addicted to online recipe swapsand shot straight to the Diamondback home page.
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The parade is to occur on Saturday December 4th from roughly 5:30-7:00. As it is very popular, and it is good to bike there. Or of course you could stop by one of the nice restaurants there, such as Johnnys or the Crowsnest and have a drink be warm, have dinner and watch a great show. I have had a great seat on the beach and watched from there. You can park along Twin Lakes Beach. There will be about 40-50 boats of all sizes in this event. Bring the thermos of hot chocolate or get warm food and drinks from the local merchants.
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Nicely omitted the fact that Congress wouldn't let him close Gitmo.
Here's a hint. First, when you start a sentence with, "You line," you have lost your right to be heard.
Second, no campaign promises are ever acted on completely. They are and always have been an intention, a direction the candidate wants to go. And that part has been absolutely true. Of course, closing Gitmo has been blocked at every stage by conservatives.
Omitted that Congress wouldn't let the prisoners go to prisons in the US.
BILLIONS were spent to develop a prison camp that was totally unnecessary, just like TRILLIONS were spent on TWO wars that were also totally unnecessary, by the "great decider", and his idiot pack of supporters. Now, today, those same idiot supporters are trying to lay blame for any error on his successor, who's hands have been tied by filibuster or vote run by those same idiot "friends of Bush".
And isn't it interesting that righties on the one moment demand Obama be the "unitary President", and in the same breath call him "dictator" if he makes any effort to lead and get Boehner, McConnell, and the boneheads off the dime.
"Right wing logic", is both amazing, and an oxymoron.
"…closing Gitmo has been blocked at every stage by conservatives."
The last vote I saw that came out of the Senate was Yea-Nay, 90-6 to keep it open. That's a pretty rare display of consensus to come out the Senate.
One more reason to be disappointed in the senate. As if we needed any.
Can't close it without funding, which RWNJ's in the House are blocking.
he tried a transfer to a prison somewhere in america, but some people think that gitmo detainees are the x-men and can bust out.
has repeatedly claimed "When Illinois offered to take the prisoners, they said they didn't want to go. They liked the Geneva Convention conditions at Gitmo."
I'm interested in this story, can you provide a link to an article reporting this.
(hey, there's no question mark!)
asked "So, anyway, how is it all the Republicans' fault that Gitmo hasn't closed?"
I have never said anything of the sort, for the simple reason I'm not American and don't give a damn who is a Republican or a Democrat; you're all American to me. Why on earth would I be partisan in your politics?
All Americans' fault Gitmo hasn't closed.
…also complained that "Jeeze, it took me 5 copy-and-pastes to get that posted without lines through it"
Good, you should work as hard with every post. Now go back on to Asay's thread with your chat with Lynne and back up your statements every time. She's the gold standard here for factual, evidenced and well researched posts.
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THE RELIGION CORNER: Observing National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Lyndia Grant | 10/16/2013, 3 p.m.
This week, I once again return to a subject that very few people like to discuss, "Domestic Violence – the Big Secret." We pray victims currently living with this madness are reading this column or have read previous columns; I sincerely hope that someone who loves you will rescue you – it could be your mom, or father, a co-worker or a neighbor – but always remember – you've got to want to change your circumstances.
We shared the story of Lynn Strange, who married a man she knew to be an abuser, yet she signed on nonetheless; and her abuse only intensified; and in one of the worst scenarios, we shared the story of Mildred Muhammad, a mother of three, and the wife of the late John Allen Muhammad, the D.C. sniper. Mildred Muhammad lived in constant fear of being shot and killed.
This week, it's my turn again. My ex-husband walked out and left me with three young children, ages 6, 12 and 15 in the middle of the night. He decided to move back to California.
He would go off and stay for days and even weeks at a time. So when he left, it didn't feel strange to us, however, as time passed, I knew instinctively that he was gone for good. And like Mildred Muhammad's former husband, my ex-husband's disposition changed after serving in the Vietnam War.
When I was pregnant with my oldest son, who I'm proud to say is a graduate of Morehouse College and the University of Maryland, I withstood horrific abuse at the hand of my husband. Fortunately, we both survived. Today, my son holds a master's degree in Finance, and was recently promoted to vice president at a local bank in Bethesda, but I firmly believe he was affected by my experiences.
My husband and I had been out that day shopping for groceries and taking care of other family matters. For whatever reason, he started to become combative. His attitude changed and he took on an abusive spirit. He became hostile, and by the time we arrived home, I was crying, and as we continued to argue, he forced me onto the bed, and laid me flat on my back. He tied my arms and legs to the bedposts. Then, he placed a pillow over my face. There was nothing I could do except pray. I was about eight months pregnant at the time. Eventually, he removed the pillow from my face. I'm convinced prayer caused him to stop suffocating me. He left me tied up until I cried myself to sleep that night.
What an awful experience to remember! And my son, although he's extremely bright, is extremely stubborn. Besides, the fact that he's a Morehouse Man, I believe it's what I went through while carrying him that changed his temperament.
Research has proven that while mothers are carrying their children, everything matters; such as the food they eat, whether they read to their children, or sing songs to them. The mother's frame of mind also plays a significant role. It all impacts our children.
But after all of that, I thank and praise God that today, I'm happy, I enjoy my radio show on Radio One; most importantly, I enjoy hearing from readers who have provided positive feedback regarding these columns.
A word of advice: Don't stay in an abusive relationship. Look at what it did to me. If you're in an abusive relationship, keep praying! Tell somebody! Get help; call 911.
It's not what the Lord intends for any of us. Next week, I will share more about Darlene Greene and the members of her family, either killed by someone due to domestic violence or severely injured – physically or emotionally.
Lyndia Grant is an author, inspirational and motivational speaker, radio talk show host and columnist. If you would like Lyndia to serve as facilitator for your retreat or special event, call 202-518-3192. Tune in Fridays at 6 p.m. to the radio talk show on WYCB1340 AM, a Radio One Station.


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Conservation is the art of keeping art alive and intact. Even the greatest works cannot escape the clutches of time, which makes colours change and materials decay. The right ambient temperature and atmospheric humidity are key factors when it comes to conserving art, whether on public display or in storage. In many cases, however, major works of art history require the expert intervention of conservators to ensure that their aesthetic and structural integrity is preserved.
As a museum body, the Fondation Beyeler faces the long-term task of protecting and conserving the art works in its collection so that they can be accessed and enjoyed by future generations. To this end, since 2001 the Fondation has employed a dedicated team of four conservators, who together make up the Conservation Department.
The conservator's job covers a wide range of activities. Restoration measures carried out directly on the work of art, such as cleaning, repairing and retouching, demand a scientific knowledge of a wide range of materials as well as superlative technical skill. Preventative and hence unobtrusive conservation measures are thereby assuming ever greater significance.
What does a normal working day at the Fondation Beyeler involve for a member of the Conservation Department? Carrying out visual checks is one the conservators' primary tasks. All the information gathered is systematically recorded, with a view to developing optimum conservation strategies for each individual work of art. Written and photographic documentation, scientific analyses, care of the art works and the conservation of materials are all important facets of this process. Further major areas of responsibility include providing external loans with optimum conditions of conservation and overseeing the correct packaging and transportation of works from the Fondation's own collection, which are lent to museums all over the world.
The field of conservation is complex and wide-ranging. The Conservation Department at the Fondation Beyeler places great value upon a networked and interdisciplinary approach to work; for its success it relies upon proactive co-operation with international partners.


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As the 2012 U.S. Open prepares to get under way in a matter of hours, the most exciting events cataloged during the next two weeks will involve upsets.
This means that a player, not expected to win a match, plays well beyond his or her usual level to win in two or three sets—defeating an opponent ranked higher.
The higher the seed upset, the more astounding the result.
Fans around the world love cheering for the underdog—seeing the mighty fall. It is just human nature to long to see the unexpected.
Upsets are part of the history of the U.S. Open. Following are the 25 biggest surprise wins in the Open Era of tennis.


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10 Nanny Jobs Found
Reliable Daily Care
Posted by Julia L. on 12/9/2016
- 7 miles away (Holt, MI)
- $10/hr
- 1 child
Looking for a credible caretaker for my newborn when I go back to work in February. Care would be in my home, where I work from. I will need someone with reliable transportation and who is able to have a somewhat flexible schedule. In general I'm looking for part time help, about 4 hours a day... More
Part-Time Nanny
Posted by Lindsay P. on 12/6/2016
- 6 miles away (Lansing, MI)
- $10/hr
- 1 child
My husband and I are looking for a part-time nanny for our 9 month old son Jackson. He is a healthy, happy boy, who is just starting to learn to crawl! My husband works full time as a orthopedic resident at McLaren and Sparrow Hospitals, and I am a part-time English teacher at a local high school.... More
Full time nanny, for 6 months Lansing area
Posted by Noha A. on 12/4/2016
- 6 miles away (Lansing, MI)
- $10/hr
- 1 child
Seeking a nanny near Lansing for a Newborn " 3 months". Hoping you can start on Jan 16th-22th, 2017. We would prefer someone who could help out with light housekeeping, handle pickups/drop-offs as needed and the baby Laundry. A car is not provided - please have your own. Duties hours: variable... More
Seeking Mary Poppins
Posted by Kelly B. on 12/3/2016
- 20 miles away (Stockbridge, MI)
- $15/hr
- 4 children
Professional couple with irregular schedule seeks childcare for children 6 months, 3, 7, 10. Ideal candidate will also help with light housework. We limit screen time and encourage reading, creativity, outdoor play and music education.
Looking For Reliable, Honest, Nice Sitter
Posted by Deidre R. on 12/3/2016
- 8 miles away (Lansing, MI)
- $8–16/hr
- 4 children
Hello. I have four children: 3 girls, ages 9-3, and one son that is 16 months old. I am looking to hire a babysitter asap. We would probably start off with a short amount of time as we all get to know each other. However, it is my hope that this turns into a regular position, possibly becoming... More
nanny needed
Posted by Kim C. on 12/1/2016
- Less than a mile (Okemos, MI)
- $20/hr
- 3 children
We are looking for a nanny for our 3 children, ages 5 years, 3 years and 6 months. Duties include transport to/from school, after-school activities, light housekeeping and meal prep. You must have transportation. We need 8 days per month covered, which includes some weekends (usually one). Schedule... More
baby care - 6 months old - play, feed and...
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- 17 miles away (Grand Ledge, MI)
- $10/hr
- 1 child
As i am working from home, i need help in taking care of my baby when i finish up my office work from home.
My sweet little
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- 17 miles away (Potterville, MI)
- $100–150/week
- 2 children
I need someone who understands that they are grooming today's youth. My youngest child gets sick at daycare all of the time and I would like to have him home with someone until he starts school. My oldest is 11 and truly only needs reminders on doing chores and starting homework. I work 4 days a... More
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- 13 miles away (De Witt, MI)
- $10–15/hr
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We are looking for childcare for our 3 children: a girl, 8 and 2 boys, 6 and 3. Before and after school care, daytime for our 3yo, and transportation of our 3yo to and from preschool 2x/wk. We are looking for someone that will come into our home in DeWitt. I am an RN and will be starting a new... More
Mother's helper
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- 6 miles away (Lansing, MI)
- $12–15/hr
- 1 child
We are looking for someone to transport our child (age 14) home from school (Okemos to E Lansing) a minimum of three days per week at 235, as well as assist with light housework and errands. Roughly 4-6 hours a week. Must have clean driving record, agree to not text and drive. Non smoker. Must... More


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ISOBUS - a universal electronic system for controlling agricultural implements
A two page technical note introducing the ISOBUS universal agricultural implement control system and its advantages.
Year of Publication2009
ISOBUS is an electronic communication system enabling the operation and control of agricultural implements through a single connector, wiring system and display terminal. It has been universally adopted by all major manufacturers of tractors and implements. This two page technical note provides a simple introduction to ISOBUS, including how the system works and what benefits it offers.
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'Suburgatory' Star Jane Levy Tapped For 'Evil Dead' Remake
Jane Levy and Shiloh Fernandez are in talks to lead the cast of Sam Raimi's "The Evil Dead" remake.
Levy, the star of hit TV series "Suburgatory," is slated to replace Lily Collins, who was forced to drop out of the project last month due to scheduling issues.
Deadline.com reports Fernandez has already signed on to play the male lead in the horror film, which will be produced by Raimi and Bruce Campbell - the star of his cult original.
Director Fede Alvarez and Diablo Cody teamed up to work on the script for the film.
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And Still…oh Wait
Featherweight Mikey Garcia destroyed former kingpin of the division Juan Manuel Lopez on Saturday night in Dallas, Texas, yet lost his title. Garcia, who knocked out Lopez in the fourth round after sending Lopez to the floor,making easy work of the brawler who had no solution for Garcia's combination of technical skill with power. Garcia finally finished the fight with a Roy Jones-esque left hook that left Lopez looking helpless. Yet Garcia did the unthinkable, coming in two pounds overweight, thus losing his belt on the scales. For Garcia's brother/trainer Robert, this is third time one of his fighters has missed weight surrounding a big fight and begs the question of why the Oxnard, Calif based gym has not considered a nutritionist. In the post-fight interview, Garcia claimed a cold that he acquired the last week of camp affected him in making weight, but even still, one would worry that Garcia may just be too big for the division, and destined to fight at 130 lbs, where HBO's Max Kellerman seemed insistent on pitting him up with Rocky Martinez, one of the major champs at that weight.
Garcia is clearly one of the best in the world and should be in the pound for pound rankings , but the big questions are who can fight him and be favored, as well as what division will he call home for years to come. Garcia is in flux at this point, unsure of commitment to any weight class as he seemed more interested in staying at featherweight yet willing to go to junior lightweight as well. Though some fighters have done this well, the scary example of the move up in weight then back down was Roy Jones, who moved up to heavyweight and seemingly harmed his body in the process.
As for Lopez, it could be the end. Lopez appeared to seem a bit on the fritz, like a computer with worn out wires that need repaired. The problem is, boxing is not the sport for the shopworn, and Lopez only knows one way to fight and that is to brawl. It is the style that gets you a network contract, a following, and money, but it does not allow for longevity in the sport.Really, it's time for Juan Manuel Lopez to call it quits, yet we know how this story will moore than likely go. If he is cut from Top Rank, an over-eager promoter will try to repackage Lopez with a steady stream of bums, trying to cash in on one last payday. One thing for sure is, barring a career resurgence and a newfound level of boxing skill, Juan Manuel Lopez will not be a fighter that people feel interested in watching after Mikey Garcia simply made him look foolish.
Crawford wins, the hype begins – is it just?
Terence Crawford may not be fun to watch, but he is a tough guy to fight, and on top of that he continues to win. After jumping in on late notice to fight Breidis Prescott and winning, it seems as though he has HBO's endorsement, as Max Kellerman explained he has Crawford as the number one lightweight in the world. A tall order for someone who has yet to fight a top ten foe and fought last night a guy who seemingly was dragged out of the obscurities of Solo Boxeo or Box Azteca in Alejandro Sanabria. The bizarre thing is though, as HBO sells Crawford as a defensive wizard, he seems to get hit a bit more than I would like to see against C level competition. With this being said, Crawford caught Sanabria with a left hook early in the sixth round that had him laid out and counting stars well past the allotted ten count.
Crawford seems to be the star of lightweight division now that Broner is gone from HBO. Fans can expect a 2 Days feature on Crawford after the Mikey Garcia 2 Days airs, as well as a more in-depth focus on developing the story of Crawford. Even though a majority of hardcore boxing fans view Showtime as the premium network for boxing, when going head to head HBO doubled the rating of Showtime with a card that had far less hype, and to get the backing of the network could be parlayed into a strong career.
Evans wins, Nelson stumbles, may be taking talents elsewhere
Rashad Evans defeated Dan Henderson in a battle of light heavyweights struggling to stay relevant at this point. Evans, who was nearly knocked out in the first frame, rallied back to tire out Henderson and win a close split decision that keeps him in the mix, as Henderson once again failed to do much against a fighter who had the speed advantage against him. For Henderson, this is second loss after pulling out of a title fight against Jon Jones late last summer and he now will wonder if he will be brought back for one last hurrah, or is this end. His performance had its moments , but at the same time, he looked every bit the 42 years of age that he is. As for Evans, he still does not look like the Evans of before the Jones fight, who seemed to have found a new stride. With the Blackzillian camp in Florida, the camp that was created essentially for him, struggling, one might wonder if criticism should be directed at the camp, or at Evans himself..
In one of the bigger upsets of the night, heavyweight Stipe Miocic defeated Roy "Big Country" Nelson, who could not land his right hand and looked gassed, much like a man of his physique would as the fight went on to the later rounds. The big story here is not just Miocic, who now could move up the ranks and create fresh match-ups with the top dogs of the division, but the question of Nelson's own cockiness to take this fight, hoping to go into free agency riding a long winning streak. It is no secret UFC brass and Nelson are not on the best of terms, and with Bellator having very little depth in the Heavyweight division, Nelson may take the money of Bellator and move to Spike TV for a chance to be a champion, since in reality his title hopes in the UFC are slim to none.
Yeah Dow! Jennings wins again, New threat at LHW emerges
Mr. Yeah Dow, Bryant Jennings wins again on what has become his home on NBC Sports Network, a network that is single-handedly bringing back American heavyweights as much as you can in this day and age. Jennings stopped Andrey Fedosov between the sixth and seventh round due to a cut above his eye, in what was a fairly entertaining bout by today's heavyweight standards. Jennings, who had the boxing edge, appeared unnerved at times when forced to the ropes by Fedosov, who invested in body punching early that appeared to be slowing Jennings down. The only thing was, Fedosov had little defense, so the abrasions on his face continued, despite the fact that his inherent toughness tried to power him to continue. Jennings continues to be a man in an odd place, as all heavyweight champions have challengers, making him the odd man out who desperately wants his chance to prove himself.
Sergey Kovalev is for real. The light heavyweight, who did what no one had done before in knocking out Gabriel Campillo, continued to strike fear in those at the top of division, as he may be the best prospect in boxing. Kovalev beat up Cornelius White, who never even had a chance and seemed to know it, before mercifully the ref stepped in and stopped the fight in the third. Thanks to the Bernard Hopkins-Karo Murat fight card being called off due to Murat not obtaining a work visa, the IBF has now ranked Kovalev the number one contender for Hopkins title and would pit Hopkins up against one of the toughest fights of his lifetime late in his career.
Pavano displays counterpunching, Vincente wins early
Juan Carlos Pavano simply was too much for Jundy Maraon, whose aggressive style played right into the hands of Pavano. Except for one punch in the third round that sent Pavano to the canvas, barring that shot Pavano danced around Maraon with glee and had no worries until fatefully knocking Maraon out cold in the seventh with a devastating counter punch that left Maraon on the ground for a rather long time. The unique thing about the match was that both fighters had been previously unbeaten, and it is rare in boxing to see to rising stars fighting each other so early on.
In the co-feature, Yenifel Vincente charged forward early and simply overpowered Jorge Diaz who found himself on the ropes in the fourth round with the ref pulling Vincente off him. Though Vincente may have had troubles with conditioning in the past, the fight was no worry for Vincente, as he jumped on Diaz quickly and finished the fight before the second half of the fight could began.
Next week, I will be live at the promotional debut of War MMA, UFC welterweight Nick Diaz's promotion in Stockton, Calif and will have complete coverage in my column next as well as throughout my social media devices. For more information about the event please visit http://www.nickdiazpromotions.com


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Overview Dungiven Castle
Property name: Dungiven Castle
Type: Hostel
Minimum rate per night: USD 72.37
Immersed within 22 acres of pristine landscape gardens, on the A6 between Belfast and Derry, this beautifully restored 15th century castle boasts spectacular views over the Sperrin Mountains.Dungiven Castle is centrally located between 2 of the most popular tourist attractions in Ireland; the Giants Causeway, a World Heritage Site, and the famous Walled City of Derry. A wealth of leisure activities are provided for locally, including golfing, fishing, canoeing, bird watching, cycling, equestrian, gliding, hang-gliding, paragliding, motor sport, orienteering, walking and water-sports.Alleviate the stress of everyday life and relax at this beautiful castle; stroll through the grounds, catch up on your reading in the magnificent Turret room, and while away the evenings over a glass of wine and dinner in the wonderful à la carte restaurant.
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Phil Boyum welcomed local author Annette Laing to Thursday's "Mornings unPHILtered" show.
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Holiday shoppers will be frequenting discount retailers, shopping close to home and spending less per person on presents for friends and family, according to a consumer poll released by Georgia Southern University's College of Business Administration this week.
The Bulloch County Health Department will hold a special H1N1 flu shot clinic on Monday, Dec. 7, from 3 until 7 p.m. The shots are free to everyone. The CDC recommends that certain groups of the population receive the H1N1 flu shot. These target groups include:
Wednesday's first guest on the "Mornings unPHILtered" show was Allen Muldrew, the executive director of the Statesboro Downtown Development Authority.
After 17 years of seeing Dr. Michael Guido smiling at visitors in the sanctuary of Metter's Guido Gardens as they enjoy the Nights of Lights displays, things will be different this year. This will be the 18th year the ministry has offered public visits to the gardens.
A couple whose home burned Sunday are doing well, but their home and its contents were a total loss, fire officials said.
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A Bulloch County treasure that remains somewhat hidden will be on display for all to see and hear this weekend
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Tuesday's first guest on the "Mornings unPHILtered" show was Peggy Chapman. Chapman is president of the Statesboro-Bulloch County Chamber of Commerce and executive director of the Development Authority of Bulloch County.
Weather could get rough this afternoon and into the evening, with three different systems converging that could make conditions volatile.
Retiring Georgia Southern University President Dr. Bruce Grube was a little emotional Monday as he spoke to the Rotary Club of Statesboro.
Statesboro Police warned it would happen, but apparently dozens of people living near Georgia Southern University found out the hard way that leaving valuables in your apartment while leaving for the holidays could make the holidays less than jolly.
Herald staff photographer Scott Bryant shares his favorite feature photos of 2014.
Herald staff photographer Scott Bryant shares the first of three galleries featuring his favorite photos of 2014.
Under the direction of Matt Olsen, Southeast Bulloch High School celebrates the holidays with four different ensembles performing a Caribbean-themed holiday program.
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School stages their annual Holiday Songfest before heading home for break. Lots of kiddie cuteness.
The Boys & Girls Club of Bulloch County are introduced to many of the animals who make their home at the Georgia Southern University Center for ...
Second and third graders at Mattie Lively Elementary School performed "How the Penguins Saved Christmas."
Images from the 2014 downtown Statesboro Holiday Celebration
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Aries 2013 horoscope
The year 2013 will be a dynamic and eventful year for Arians. Aries is the very first Zodiac Sign of the astrology horoscope. Persons born in between the time ranging from March 21 to April 20, in any year of Gregorian calendar, are said to be Arians. Ruled by the God of Warriors, Mars, Arians are famous for being strong and energetic, confident, and adventurous. Initiation, innovation, and leadership are their other great qualities. To serve our Arian visitors of India and other countries of the world, we are giving below free aries 2013 horoscope. This online aries 2013 horoscope is meticulously prepared to be authentic and maximally accurate. Predictions about career or profession, business, health, money and finance, love and relationship, etc., are provided to enable them organize their year 2013 most fruitfully and better.
2013 aries horoscopes on Business or Profession: Confident and quite adventurous Arians will sail through the year smoothly and sweepingly, both in profession and business, says the aries 2013 horoscope. Their creative and innovative ideas will be highly appreciated and give them success. Professional achievements and frequent profits in business are most likely. The months of July and August are especially productive in this respect.
2013 aries horoscopes about Money and Finance: Owing to favorable influences of planets, salary increment, monetary gains, and returns from business, will remain stable all along the year. The month of November is particularly supportive for best financial transactions and gains.
2013 aries horoscopes on Love and Relationship: On love and relationship front, kind and caring Arians will experience increased intimacy and support of their beloved ones in the year 2013, predicts the aries 2013 horoscope. The months of May and July are special in this respect. But, they do keep up their great quality of appreciating others candidly.
2013 aries horoscopes about Health and Vitality: Energetic and tough Arians will stay safe from any major health problems or diseases in the year 2013. But, aries 2013 horoscopes advise them to keep clear of excessive alcohol, especially when driving. The month of August 2013 is suitable for vacation tours, for better health and rejuvenation.
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Daily Archives: November 27, 2010
I sometimes wonder about our future
Sometimes it's something which seems minor or trivial that sets this 'wondering' of mine in motion. I'll read an article or short blurb which just makes me shake my head. For instance, from North Carolina:
Students in Johnston County schools looking to relieve chapped lips better have all their paperwork in order.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that the district has begun requiring a note from parents before it will allow students to bring Chapstick and other lip balms to school.
Schools spokeswoman Terri Sessoms says the policy was set by the county health department. Sessoms says parents were worried that children would share lip balm and spread germs.
It sometimes is a wonder to me that we've managed to make it this far in our civilization without the "benevolent hand of government" to guide even the tiniest things in our lives. Here we have a "county health department" deciding unilaterally to set policy without discussion or input from anyone. I assume, given the way this is written, that the schools are required by law to do what the county health department says to do.
But certainly they understand, given the policy covers the entire school district, that lipstick is just as likely to be shared (perhaps more likely) among girls? Any conspicuous outbreaks of illness or disease experienced to base this policy upon? Or is this just an normal, everyday, precautionary intrusion upon individual liberty?
And if the kids get a note from their parents, doesn't that mean that the fears the policy is meant to address are now obviously circumvented by allowing the balm into the school and allowing it to be potentially shared? So why have the policy?
Yeah, I know, it seem not to be a big thing in the overall scheme of problems we face. And yes, you have to pick your battles and the hills you're willing to die upon. But that doesn't make the minor governmental bureaucratic intrusions any more palatable than the more major ones.
It is the little intrusions, piled one upon the other, that make government more and more a part of our lives. We spend more and more time complying with government demands and mandates every day – in areas where frankly, government has no business. And we, for the most part, meekly accept them.
In reality, this seemingly minor intrusion isn't terribly different than the recent unilateral decisions made by the TSA to begin full body scanning and enhanced pat-downs. No discussion, a unilateral decision, and your job is to comply. The assumption made is the government has the right to make such decisions because their intensions are good and the public's concerns are of, well, little concern.
And apparently, so is their liberty.