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Skip to comments.Chu: DOE working to wean U.S. off oil, not lower prices
Posted on 02/29/2012 4:30:37 AM PST by tobyhill
The Energy Department isnt working to lower gasoline prices directly, Secretary Steven Chu said Tuesday after a Republican lawmaker scolded him for his now-infamous 2008 comment that gas prices in the U.S. should be as high as in Europe.
Instead, DOE is working to promote alternatives such as biofuels and electric vehicles, Chu told House appropriators during a hearing on DOEs budget.
But Americans need relief now, Rep. Alan Nunnelee (R-Miss.) said not high gasoline prices that could eventually push them to alternatives.
I cant look at motivations. I have to look at results. And under this administration the price of gasoline has doubled, Nunnelee told Chu.
The people of north Mississippi cant be here, so I have to be here and be their voice for them, Nunnelee added. I have to tell you that $8 a gallon gasoline makes them afraid. Its a cruel tax on the people of north Mississippi as they try to go back and forth to work. Its a cloud hanging over economic development and job creation.
(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...
Higher prices are good? And intentional? Chu on this.
America, you got what you voted for!
"...Allah is great, ...ah...ah..ah,. errr I mean look at those high profits those evil gas companies are making"
Steven Chu—the dumbest smartest man ever.
The Messiah told us flat out that hge would soon be robbing us, but that it was for our own good. Oama is getting exactly what he wants.
His intention is to destroy America economically and drive us into third world status.
The idiot is actually taking ownership of these prices.
They own it.
Make them lose. Hammer them about this. Not only is this bad for the American economy, it hurts the American auto industry and every person who drives.
Everything which moves from one place to another by truck. Every person who goes to work each day.
This is the issue of the next election. Right here. Right now. Hammer the left about this, GOP. No quarter.
(Instead, DOE is working to promote alternatives such as biofuels and electric vehicles, Chu told House appropriators during a hearing on DOEs budget.)
Both of which do not work and cost the taxpayers billions in subsidies............
So basically he has stated the the Government is working to destroy the American economy..........
I volunteer Secretary Chu for the first solar 747 test flight next year
Instead, DOE is working to promote alternatives such as biofuels and electric vehicles, Chu told House appropriators during a hearing on DOEs budget.
One good reason for a disappearing act. Wonder how they are impacting negatively the nuclear business?
Instead, DOE is working to promote alternatives such as biofuels and electric vehicles, Chu told House appropriators during a hearing on DOEs budget.
What do you drive Mr Chu?
An electric car?
Does Obama? Does anyone in his Administration?
Thought so...............
Well, you should eat your broccoli. The problem is, by the time they are done, broccoli will cost $10 a bunch.
Wow, thanks for finally noticing, Politico, you blind, deaf and dumb morons.
I agree. As long as we stop using the worst-sounding catchphrase ever.
Wow, thanks for finally noticing, Politico, you blind, deaf and dumb morons.
I like it.
I predict, the phrase will see a spontaneous resurgence in popularity, because it's true.
"if the GOP was smart"
Ummmm... there's your problem.
screw the DOE dismantle, it and lets get on with it
Indeed, we have to look at their behaviors to know their true motivations.
Among the possible motivations are:
They truly want to convert our society to using "renewable" energy, as they have stated...
they want to completely destroy the ability, through scarcity and artificial cost increase, for the common person to be able to use energy at all, leaving only the elite with access to energy.
Their behaviors demonstrate the latter far more than the former.
America needs a mass crucifixion of the Messiah and all his disciples. There will be no end of the madness till they are gone
Until Y equals 75% of X, only an idiot would plan on using increased costs of X to push people to Y.
If Y capacity approaches a 25% level, you will find private capitalization flooding into Y.
That is unless you want to live in Bartertown, and Tina Turner is the president. Steven Chu would be the Master. Of course he would need a Blaster......
Secretary Chu should be forced to ride a bike and his house should have all utilities disconnected.
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Patriotson (Party: DEMOCRAT!)
"Chu is supporting the Obama slogan of "Hope and Change" to get America off fossil fuels. Chu "hopes" the prices of fossil fuel reaches the comps of Europe and the "Change" will result in forcing Americans to purchase the "Obamacar" (Volt) that no one wants. The DOE has no compassion for the hurt of the American people. Their only objective is to inflict enough pain that people will abandoned their cars in the road ways; shoulders; driveways of America and run to the inefficient autos that technology does not support; infrastructure can't supply; and America hates.
"Good move, so how is that Obama hope and change thing going for you with the gas prices America? Chu on that the next time you pull up to a gas station; take out your mortgage on your home; auction off your kids and wife; sale the truck and dog just to purchase a tank of gas.
tp517 (Party: DEMOCRAT!)
"What was the goal of the DOE the 40 years previous to this year?
"Doubling and tripling gasoline prices while you execute your schemes to bail out and pay off the lefts political contributors is not going to turn out well for you or the country.
"You do remember the country don't you?
Maybe these guys are lousy Freeper trolls? I hope not!
If there is any pushing to be done and of who to push, perhaps it should begin in Washington with a shove into the Potomac.
At least Jimmy Carter turned down the heat and wore a sweater............
This admin. thinks they can ween us off oil....what a joke. A bunch of no nothings running the government is a joke. They are all marxists that know best and may they all go to hell. LIkeI said on another thread, if they could put windmills on a plane they'd try to do that. NOthing wrong with oil or its by products and there are lots of them including material for clothing....Every now and then I would use water too hot to wash my nursing uniforms and they would come out spotted with black oil. Some polyesters are oil by products, so are plastics. Its not just oil, its used for many things...
Of course by them all the "little people" will be living in population clusters where they are more easily "served" (controlled) by the big government, who will control what they eat, what their children learn, what medical care they receive, and what they are permitted to do and hear in their churches, if they persist in this faith mythology thing
dream on, this is the land of pointy-headed liberals like Chu who can't park a bicycle straight but gets a chauffeured limo to work everyday
But it really sounds stupid. And it's four years old. Can't you come up with something more original?
What do you think of Sarah Palin?
(just checking a hunch)
Let's understand the logic here:
Raise pump prices to $8 per gallon, incredibly burdening the average American.
Then, tell that American he must purchase a new car that runs on another fuel source, even though that American has less disposable income becase the price of gas is consuming it.
Answer: Subsidize the electric and unicorn cars and levy a tax on hydrocarbon-based vehicles.
If the average person understands that this "President" (I use that term loosely) wants $5+ per gallon gas, he will lose this election in the biggest landslide of all time.
Shout it from the rooftops!!!
The Dept.Of Energy has got to go.It has done nothing to provide energy independence for the United States.Instead it has thrown more obstacles in the way forcing us to spend more and making us more dependant on foriegn sources of energy.
Not a problem since we've outsourced our means of manufacturing production we won't need fuel. There won't be any tanks, ships and planes left after the first strike.
It's time for the voters to "wean" Chu and his DOE buddies off of taxpayer dollars.
Personally I'm hoping for some rolling blackouts this summer - that should fire people up quite a bit... ;-)
As long as the cross is bio-degradable I don't see the problem.
Yeah, Volts for the dolts.
NEWTer owe bama
Your forgetting that almost half of Americans are on the dole or recieve some sort of govt. "benefit"
They will continue to vote for MARXISM and all it's glory.
They'd simply be able to pull up to the nearest swamp to refill...except the EPA will beat them to it and declare the "wetlands" off limits.
FU man CHU!!!!
As I head out to the gas station this morning I will think about the Limo drivers and all the taxis that will be raising their prices to a public that feels the same pain.
But, the governmental elitists and hollywood don't think about that because they have plenty of money to afford whatever - their attitude? let them eat cake!
Rather, as with the majority of this administrations decisions, they bow to foreign interests and instead fund & materially/politically support and encourage the resurrection of the Islamic caliphate through oil propheteering. This article first appeared in the British magazine Encounter in July 1979 and remains as relevent today as ever:
J.B. Kelly: Of Valuable Oil & Worthless Policies
Treason by any other name.
P.S. Curiosity begs the following question. Does American born Chu have muslim ancestry given his wiki page indicates he has ancestry from Taicang, in Jiangsu Province
Electric cars are not feasible period. Never will be. There isn't enough algae on earth to produce enough fuel to power every automobile on earth for two hours...
He won his Nobel for algae oil development, so he should fly that 747 with algae over the Grand Canyon.
Pray for America
The people who are hurt the most by the high gas prices are the very ones who CAN'T afford hybrid vehicles.
In other words, the couple who lost their job (and therefore credit) can't go buy a $30,000 hybrid to get more mpg and STILL are forced to pay $4 a gallon.
We need to look at the situation of gas prices today.
Rick Santorum, two days ago. So ahead of the curve.
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Macy's Reverses Loss, Posts $10 Million Profit in Q3
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CINCINNATI-Macy's reported net income of $10 million for the third quarter ending Oct. 30, 2010, turning around a $35 million loss from the third quarter of last year.
The department-store retailer managed to go from red to black largely because of the absence this year of costs for division consolidation--which in the third quarter of last year totaled $33 million. In addition, net sales rose 6.6 percent to $5.6 billion. This included an increase in same-store sales of 3.9 percent.
Selling, general and administrative expenses rose 1.8 percent on a dollar basis, but dropped 160 basis points as a percentage of sales to 36.9 percent. Gross margin declined 20 basis points to 40 percent.
Terry Lundgren, Macy's chairman, president and chief executive officer, said the company has "gained confidence and momentum" throughout 2010, thanks to the execution of key strategies over the past few years. Lundgren credited the My Macy's program--through which the retailer tailors assortments according to locations and regions--for "creating a leading nationwide brand with a local focus on each market." In addition, he said Bloomingdale's is capitalizing from the return of upscale consumers to its doors.
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Would-be robbers with handguns thought twice before holding up a South Toledo credit union yesterday: The masked males fled after an off-duty Toledo police officer pointed his weapon at them.
The suspects - dressed in dark clothing, ski masks, and gloves - tried to enter the University of Toledo-Medical College of Ohio Federal Credit Union, 5248 Hill Ave., about 9:30 a.m. They were unsuccessful because the inner doors were locked.
When they saw Officer Hany Youssef, they pointed their handguns at him, but they took off when he drew his weapon, police said.
The suspects left in a white 1984 Buick Riviera, which was recovered 90 minutes later in the 5000 block of Kitchener Drive in South Toledo. The car had been reported stolen Nov. 25 from the 5800 block of Yermo Drive in North Toledo.
Police recalled a similar attempt to rob the credit union. In that incident, an auto that had been stolen in the area of Yermo and Alexis Road was used and was recovered in the same area as the vehicle used in yesterday's holdup.


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Gilbertowns Chappell Hill celebrates 125 years with double attendancecomment (0)
September 16, 2010
By Ashley Anderton
Attendance almost doubled at Chappell Hill Baptist Church, Gilbertown, on Aug. 15.
An estimated 65 people gathered to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Choctaw Baptist Association church, which normally has an attendance of 35.
Bill Jackson, a former interim pastor of Chappell Hill Baptist, delivered the morning message. Franklin McLelland, director of missions for Choctaw Association, presented a plaque on behalf of the Alabama Baptist Historical Commission and provided special music.
Afterward those in attendance enjoyed a potluck meal in the fellowship hall.
For longtime member Pam May, the church is like "home."
Her great-grandparents Asa and Monerva Stewart were among Chappell Hill's 11 charter members.
"The Lord has blessed our family by letting us be a part of Chappell Hill. For this, I give Him praise," May said.
Pastor Jason Reasor wants the church to be a blessing to younger adults — those under 40 — and their children.
"I've been surprised at the amount of young people not active in church in our community," Reasor said. "I want children to see what it's like to walk with God."
Reaching young families is such a priority, in fact, that Chappell Hill and three other Choctaw Association churches — Gilbertown Baptist; Spring Bank Baptist, Silas; and Cullomburg Baptist — coordinated an Independence Day celebration with food, fun and fireworks to attract them.
Attendance was expected to be around 100, but about 500 showed up for the event.
Of course, Chappell Hill has quite a legacy of children's involvement. For starters, children in the community 125 years ago were at the church almost every day. The first building, used for both school and church, was a one-room log cabin with dirt floors and spilt-log benches.
Until 1910, members worshiped in that cabin, which was on a site behind Chappell Hill's current fellowship hall.
That year, the state constructed a new school building a short distance away and worship services were moved there. Every Friday afternoon, the children cleaned the school in preparation for Sunday worship services.
In 1927, mule teams cleared the original site and destroyed the log cabin to prepare for a new church building, which was completed the following year.
The present structure was finished in 1962. In 2000, the sanctuary carpet, lights and furniture were updated.
Now the congregation is focused on re-establishing its children's missions programs (Girls in Action and Royal Ambassadors) and beginning a youth group, Reasor said.
"If we don't reach the children now, what will happen in this community in 15 years?" he asked.


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Last week, Samantha and I braved a journey filled with questioning glances, outright staring, and much laughter as we traversed across campus accompanied by our fondly inanimate friends, the swivel chairs. How did such a bizarre occurrence come about?
Our competitive spark was kindled by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions,who posed a challenge of creating an under-a-minute video for admitted students about Student Life, Academics, or Nashville. Sam and I conceptualized our brilliant swivel chair idea and guarded our precious idea from the likes of our competitors Victoria and Nathan, whom we later discovered were submitting their awesome video to a different category. We all became friends again, don't worry.
So on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, Sam and I, with our trusty iPad cameraman Victoria, began in Commons, where we borrowed two swivel chairs, seated ourselves in front of the salad bar, and warded off curious onlookers. Then we took the handy elevator upstairs, parked ourselves in front of a few people who were exercising in the gym. Next stop: Stambaugh. The most efficient route to Stambaugh was actually not so, as it was filled with these annoying obstacles called steps. But we made it!
It was strangely nostalgic hanging around Commons, especially in Stambaugh, my old house. Fond memories of baking in the communal kitchen, late-night heart-to-hearts over brookies with my old roomie, and group study parties in the seminar rooms barraged me as we shot our scene.
Next, we were deemed "ridiculous" in the minds of passing pedestrians as we pushed each other across the Peabody Esplanade in front of Wyatt. That's probably what the studious girls in Peabody Library thought too, as we spun around and high-fived in our swivel chairs against a backdrop of children's books. And the people in Rand who were happily munching Sunday brunch, and the people on Alumni Lawn who were strolling in the sunshine, and the invisible people in Vandy-Barnard whom we never saw.
What a fantastic way to spend a Sunday afternoon- with two fun friends all around Vanderbilt's vibrant campus!


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Hofstra Bests Delaware to Take Fourth Straight Win
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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y - Senior Torin Varn scored a season-high three goals and classmates Drew Coholan and Lance Yapor each added two goals and one assist to lead the Hofstra Pride to an 11-9 Colonial Athletic Association victory over the Delaware Blue Hens at James M. Shuart Stadium Saturday afternoon.
The victory is Hofstra's fourth consecutive win as the Pride improve to 4-2 on the season and 1-0 in the CAA. Delaware, which saw its four-game winning streak snapped, slips to 5-3 overall and 0-1 in conference play.
Varn, who extended his goal-scoring streak to six games, scored once in the first quarter to tie the game at 2-2 and added two more during the Pride's six-goal run in the second and third quarter. Yapor and Coholan each recorded season-highs of two goals and three-points with Yapor notching two goals for the third time this season. Sophomore Sam Llinares tallied one goal and two assists in one half of work. Junior goalie Chris Selva made four saves to post his fourth win of the season. Hofstra freshman Kris Clarke won 13 of 23 face-offs over Delaware's Tyler Barbarich, who entered the contest having won 70 percent of his face-off this season.
Delaware was led by Steve DeLargy with two goals while Jackson Finigan added one goal and three assists for the Blue Hens, who had eight different goal scorers. Tom Holland added a goal and an assist. Goalie Conor Peaks made 14 saves including nine in the first half.
After splitting the first four goals, Delaware tallied four of the next five goals to take a 6-3 lead just 1:48 into the second quarter. Alex Martinelli broke the 2-2 tie with his fourth goal of the year with 4:17 to play in the first period. DeLargy scored back-to-back goals to boost the UD lead to 5-2 just 54 seconds into the second quarter. After Llinares scored his 11th of the year, from Yapor, less than a minute later to close the gap to two. Tyler Barbarich scored right off the ensuing face-off to give the Blue Hens a 6-3 advantage.
But the Pride started their run with a man-up goal by Yapor, from Llinares, just 88 seconds later. Varn then notched his second of the game, from senior short-stick middie Anthony Zappone, before junior pole Ryan Rielly scored his first goal of the year with 1:39 to play to tie the game at 6-6 at halftime.
Hofstra continued its run in the third as junior Mike Malave notched his fifth of the year at the 5:02 mark, Varn completed the hat-trick 70 seconds later and short-stick defensive middie Steve Romano notched the first goal of his career 61 seconds after that to give the Pride a 9-6 advantage.
Dan Keane scored his seventh of the season for Delaware with 2:18 to play in the third to cut the deficit to 9-7. But Coholan posted his second of the game and sixth of the season 4:02 into the fourth quarter, and Yapor scored his second with 2:51 to play to boost the Hofstra lead to 11-7, Conor Frisina notched his fourth of the season with 1:26 to play, and Holland scored on the man-up with 15 seconds to play, with Finigan assisting on both goals, to close out the scoring for UD.
Hofstra, which defeated Delaware for the third consecutive meeting, outshot Delaware, 36-24 and picked up 24 ground balls to the Blue Hens 21. The Pride lead the all-time series with Delaware, 26-12.
The Pride return to action on Tuesday, March 18 when Hofstra travels into Jamaica, New York to face the Red Storm of St. John's at 3 p.m. The Pride will return to CAA action next Saturday when they travel to Philadelphia to face the 20th-ranked Drexel Dragons at 4 p.m.
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The company culture is a critical prerequisite for sustainable growth. Unlike technologies, strategies, business models or organizational structure, the company culture is hard to copy.
Volvo Way shows what we stand for and aspire to be in the future. It expresses the culture, behaviors and values shared across the Volvo Group.
It expresses the cohesive culture, behavior and values shared across the Volvo Group. Volvo Way was first introduced in October 1999. Several new businesses with different brands have since been acquired. The industrial systems have been integrated, and concerted efforts were underway to enhance performance.
"Managing the global financial downturn in 2008 and 2009, Volvo Group learned some important lessons. We need to be lean. We need empowered employees. We need to be accountable, aligned, agile and able to execute decisions. We need to turn outward, add customer value and drive change," wrote CEO Leif Johansson in a letter to all managers introducing the new Volvo Way in October 2009.
The new Volvo Way reflects an ambitious endeavor of creating a cohesive culture throughout the whole Volvo Group. This is a culture of enablement, based on global principles and shared values:
Our culture is how we work together with energy, passion and respect for the individual. It is about involvement, open dialogue and feedback. It is about diversity, teamwork and leadership. It is how we build trust, focus on customers and drive change. Our culture embodies individual responsibility and accountability for results. This means a clear orientation towards common goals and solutions, and a strong determination to grow, develop and improve. It is how we conduct our business around the world.
The new Volvo Way supports the strategy for delivering added value to demanding customers in selected segments. In this customer centric culture, there is a strong focus on responsiveness, agility and the ability to execute with speed. Truly making the organization more efficient, demands further developing employee engagement and commitment to the company's strategic objectives for future business success.
To be involved means that we take individual responsibility for decisions. This employee engagement results in a strong driving force to meet agreed objectives and goals. All of us feel accountable for driving improvements and building the future. Only engaged employees can deliver the highest quality and efficiency.
During the first half of 2010, the new Volvo Way was disseminated to all employees by their immediate manager. Nearly two out of three teams have identified local improvement actions. To build a high commitment and high performance working culture will require continuous attention and support by management. The result is a more resilient organization.
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The striped bass is an iconic East Coast fish. Almost every state along the Atlantic seaboard has opportunities to catch this most prized of gamefish at different times during the year as they follow bait schools up the coast.
Each of the states along the coast has their own programs and regulations surrounding the conservation of this precious resource. Because they are a migratory fish, a debate is going on as to whether or not the fish should be managed at the federal level. Female breeding stock is in decline, necessitating a hard look at existing management practices. This article from Newsday discusses what's being considered.
A federal commission is considering new limits on striped-bass fishing in eastern coastal states including New York that would reduce the harvest by around a third in one to three years, starting in January.
At a meeting in Alexandria, Virginia, this week, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission discussed a range of proposals, such as keeping the status quo, increasing the minimum allowable size of keeper bass, reducing the number of fish that can be kept, and implementing a size range for keepers to allow larger and smaller fish to reach maturity and spawn. Commercial fishing would see a proportionate reduction.
The proposed measures are aimed at stemming a decline in the female striped-bass spawning stock, which has seen steady reductions since 2004, while protecting a sizable generation of 3-year-old fish that would reach sexual maturity over the next three years, said Michael Waine, striped-bass management-plan coordinator for the commission.
"It's proactive," Waine said of the measures being considered. "The board is very aware of where this stock is. It's trying to remain proactive in managing this resource so that we can maintain a healthy status [and] we're not in a situation where we wait for a problem before we act."
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Sound: Blood Red Shoes' sound is very back to basics- There are only two members: Laura-Mary Carter (Guitar, vocals) and Steven Ansell. Despite this, their sound is very catchy and memorable thanks to their songs being made up mostly of riffs. Their style is very indie/punk, as Laura admits her influences are 'Babes in Toyland' and 'Courtney Love's Hole', so if you prefer simplicity over technicality, this is a great album. They prefer to use Telecaster plugged into JCM2000's, (cranked of course) so expect plenty of overdriven riffery. // 8
Lyrics: The lyrics of the songs on the album are quite poetic in some cases, which makes a difference from all the what-the-hell lyrics of many a punk band today. Laura and Steven use harmonies and repeats to make the words sound like a mantra, very wavy and psycadelic, in my opinion. The singer's skills are not overtly impressive, but they are good and fit with the music. They are loud when they need to be to fit with the guitar parts. Laura and Steven's shouts fall in with the music and give it a more punky feel. I'll give this a 7 as lyrics a repeated alot, which means sometimes songs can get repetitive. // 7
Overall Impression: The things I love about this album is that it is different: the simple, catchy lines are very memorable, and do not compare to other albums where the playing is mainly made of chords- here it is mainly single note lines. Standout tracks are 'It's getting boring by the Sea' because of the catchy riffs and lyrics, 'This is not for you' because of the use of heavy and light riffs and melodic lyrics. And 'Forgive Nothing' for a great, yet simple riff that continues throughout the whole song. However,the repetitve nature of the words at points sometimes can get boring. However, if this album was stolen, I will buy it again as it hooks onto like glue. Overall, I like it alot, but metalheads or fans of Joe Satriani or Paul Gilbert might have a hard time fitting into the simplicity. // 8
Sound: Blood Red Shoes displays a minimalistic yet refreshing spin to what some may refer as a floundering English Alternative Rock/Indie scene. Steven Ansell(Percussion-Vocals) and Laura-Mary Carter(Guitar-Vocals) make up this dynamic duo. Their debut album "Box of Secrets" melds the eccentricity of some of their Alt Rock predecessors yet keeps intact a beautiful combination of harmony and rawness. // 9
Lyrics: The lyrics in "Box of Secrets" are honest and clearly based on experiences and observations from an everyday patron. Whether reflecting on relationships woes (I Wish I was Someone Better)Dealing with loss (Say Something Say Anything) or being a spastic person who can't concentrate (ADHD) Blood Red Shoes lyrics are straight forward and cut with pure genuine conviction. Both Ansell and Carter harmonize and share vocal duties and do a great job being a counter balance to each of their original and powerful vocal styles. // 9
Overall Impression: Blood Red Shoes bring a great mix of energy and power without compromising on melody. The album does not include any bass guitar but with Carter's chunky and raw tone, it doesn't feel that way. "Box of Secrets" songs all sound as if there is a common theme in mind and BRS' writing style is driven home from track 1 to track 11; Simple and catchy. If you don't like track 1 then you probably won't like track 11. The dynamic vocals and stylings have a reminiscent Fugazi twinge with the high and low mix of Ansell and Carter. Interesting tempo progressions and changes are also to be noted. If this album was stolen I would definitely go repurchase it! // 9


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MBO Roundtable – FIBA World Cup Edition Part 1
Believe it or not, we are only 1 month away from NBA training camps beginning. Thankfully, the FIBA World Cup will occupy half of that time beginning August 30th. We already have released the thorough France preview that focuses on Orlando Magic summer acquisition Evan Fournier. The 'MBO' staff also got together for a roundtable discussion to chat more about this tournament. It was so good we broke it down into two parts. Contributing are Adam Papageorgiou, Brian Serra, Andrew Melnick, and Spenser Strode.
What are your statistical predictions for Evan Fournier and how far does France advance?
Adam Papageorgiou: If the friendlies mean anything – which often times they don't since coaching staffs are hiding everything they really plan to do – then Fournier isn't going to see much crunch time with guys like Nicolas Batum, Boris Diaw, Mickael Gelabale, Florent Pietrus, and Antoine Diot taking up wing minutes. I'll say Fournier averages 15 minutes and 6 points per game. Evan is going to have to prove his 3-point supremacy and force Coach Vincent Collet to give the 21-year-old more court time. Fournier along with Rudy Gobert are the youngest players on the squad.
As for the French team, they should finish second or third in Group A which means they'll meet the third or second seed coming out of Group B in the Round of 16. That could be any of Greece, Puerto Rico, Argentina, or Croatia. I'll say France crashes out in the Quarterfinal match. No Tony Parker and Joakim Noah is going to be too much to overcome and this team has size problems.
Brian Serra: If I've learned anything, it's that I shouldn't over-hype my expectations for NBA players in international competition. I've been burned too many times before and I'm tired of getting caught with the "WHY ISN'T XXXXX PLAYING?!" spewing from my brain. He was a bottom of the roster addition to the team, so that's where his expectations should be. Any good run he can get, will be welcomed back here stateside. With France likely to finish 3rd or 4th in their group, I foresee an early knockout for the undersized French.
Andrew Melnick: Although I believe the acquisition of Fournier by the Magic was underrated, I don't see him getting enough time to put up big numbers. Even without Tony Parker, the team is full of talented veterans so it's tough to see Fournier playing any more than 17-18 minutes a game, meaning he'll probably put up 5-7 points per game. As for the team, France's group features Brazil, Serbia and Spain, so it is extremely tough. I'll say France finishes second or third in their group and bows out in the round of 16.
Spenser Strode: Look, he ain't that great. The France team ain't that great. I would be surprised if Fournier tallies more than 5 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists per tournament game. Based on the draw, I think France advances from Group A as the 3rd seed. I see France getting to the final 8, in a squeaker, and then bowing out.
Below is the rest of the Part 1 World Cup discussion.
How would you have tweaked Team USA's 12-man roster from what it is now?
Adam Papageorgiou: I probably would have kept Damian Lillard and left Derrick Rose home. I don't think Rose can play every game in this tourney. You're looking at 9 games in 15 days. USA could have also used a few more perimeter SF specialists like Parsons, Hayward, and/or Korver, but none are really defensive or offensive transition upgrades over Rudy Gay. Jerry Colangelo seems to be determined to have enough big men to match Spain and that's not a bad strategy. Don't surprised though if there comes a game where Team USA can't get out in transition and they get stuck clanking jumpers in uninspired halfcourt scenarios.
Brian Serra: PlumdogBro should not be on the team. I get it… he hustles, is scrappy, DUKE. I don't see how his addition addresses any of the team's pending weaknesses. I like that Boogie made it, solely because I hope it helps him develop – but think he was an iffy addition in itself. DeMarcus Cousins seems best fit for the 2002 team. Overall though, it's just nitpicking. This team is heads over any other team, including Spain. If Spain is the only compeition, then why not load up with big men? Should John Wall or Lillard been kept for Rose-insurance? Probably. But it wont make much difference. BONUS THOUGHT: Why no college player or rookie for the 12th spot? Marcus Smart, Jabari Parker or Jahlil Okafor would have been a lot more fun to see as 12th man than Mason Plumlee.
Andrew Melnick: I'm a little surprised Damian Lillard didn't make the team. He can beat opponents off of the dribble, knock down shots (we all watched the Rockets series) and at the very least provide insurance for Derrick Rose. Plus, Team USA could probably play Lillard alongside Rose or Kyrie Irving at times. If anything, they probably have one too many big men. I love that Andre Drummond and Boogie Cousins are on the squad but I really don't see the need for Mason Plumlee as well. I'd have kept Lillard over him.
Spenser Strode: Team USA is not lacking anything on the roster that is needed to win the gold. My only potential gripe is the exclusion of Damian Lillard (and even John Wall) on the basis of Derrick Rose's perceived health—and because I like Lillard and think he will be a prominent member of the 2016 Olympic team moving forward.
Scour the FIBA World Cup rosters and pick out the most difficult player's name for you to spell and pronounce.
Adam Papageorgiou: Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk. He just became a 17-year-old just over a month ago too, yet Mike Fratello still has him on the 12-man Ukraine roster. There are some tough Ukrainian and Egyptian names for sure.
Brian Serra: Nick Calathes. HOW IS THE ENTIRE GREEK TEAM MADE UP OF KOSTA'S AND GIANNIS'?!?! I have to go with Giannis Antetokounmpo. If I didn't have Mr. Papageorgiou coaching me for the last year on how to say his name properly, and still not feeling comfortable with it, I'd have no chance.
Andrew Melnick: I'm going to go with the entire roster of Greece simply because Adam is Greek and follows all of the players year round (meaning the folks here at MBO actually can pronounce their names).
Adam Papageorgiou: I like how I just knew I'd see those responses.
Spenser Strode: Maksym Pustozvonov. The 27-year old who most recently played for BC Donetsk. His name sounds made up to me, he's certainly not as much of a Ukrainian as Steve Burtt Jr.
Be on the lookout for Part 2.
Adam Papageorgiou is Owner/Editor of MBO and Founder of Orlando Magic Greek
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Book Review Buckley, R. (2011) Debt-for-Development Exchanges: History and New Applications
Books and articles highlighting intractable debt, poverty and development abound in both the academic and popular literature. This addition to the debate is both timely and interesting as it subsumes the economic debate to the broader social, political, environmental and institutional context of debt in developing countries. Debt-for-Development Exchanges: History and New Applications is intended for a wide audience including: academics from a range of disciplines (including accounting and finance); non-Government organisations (NGOs); civil society groups; and, both debtor and creditor governments and public sector organisations.
Recommended CitationMoerman, Lee C., Book Review Buckley, R. (2011) Debt-for-Development Exchanges: History and New Applications, Australasian Accounting, Business and Finance Journal, 5(4), 2011, 145-147.
Available at:http://ro.uow.edu.au/aabfj/vol5/iss4/11


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What began as a vision in 1982, the Jim "Moose" Carden Kid's Fishing Clinic has blossomed into one of Kokomo, Indiana's largest and most popular community events. During a wade-fishing trip on the Eel River, nationally known outdoor writer Jim "Moose" Carden and fellow writer John Martino discussed the possibility of creating a fishing clinic aimed at local youth. After several more discussions, Carden and Martino decided to seek sponsorship. As weekly outdoor writer for the Kokomo Tribune, Carden approached the local newspaper for their support. Martino, working for the City's Parks and Recreation Department, approached the former mayor for his department's support.
Kim Stricker, John Martino, and Danny Stricker
Both organizations thought it was a great idea and pledged their sponsorship. The rest is history. This week commemorates the program's 29th year and my son, Danny and I were proud to take part. The opening "general session" of the two week long program takes place in the local high school auditorium where Danny and I conducted a captivating underwater video presentation to the 135 youth participants and as many parents and grandparents. Our goal was to instill an appreciation and respect for the aquatic ecosystem and all it has to offer. We were appreciative, as well as flattered, that the presentation we produced was so well received.
Kim Stricker, John Martino, and Danny Stricker
The overall success and uniqueness of the Kokomo Kid's Fishing Clinic has not gone unnoticed. In 1999, the popular youth program attained national attention by receiving induction into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as the top youth fishing program in the United States. Then in 2008, the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns selected Kokomo's Kids Fishing Clinic as the top outdoor oriented youth program organized by a municipality.
Co-founder John Martino, Kokomo's Superintendent of the Parks and Recreation Department, continues to head up the Clinic but modestly emphasizes that, "The true success of the Clinic is due to the huge base of 150 caring volunteers who serve as instructors and boat captains. This group takes great pride in helping pass on the great tradition of fishing to our local youth." Everyone involved with the Kid's Fishing Clinic shares the belief that the program teaches children about life in general, and fishing in particular. As "Moose" often said, "You show me a child who enjoys fishing and our environment, and I'll show you a child with respect for our great outdoors and other people as well. These are the kids who mature into reputable adults."
On January 10, 1990, cancer claimed the life of "Moose" Carden. Co-founder and director John Martino changed the name of the successful Kokomo Kid's Fishing Clinic to the Jim "Moose" Carden Kid's Fishing Clinic to honor the memory of his long time friend, fellow writer and fishing partner.
Kim Stricker
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