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Everlast Women's Pink Gel Wrap Gloves
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The Everlast® Evergel™ Wrap Gloves can be worn under bag or training gloves as a protective alternative to hand wraps, or worn alone for light heavy bag, speed bag and cardio strike workouts. Featuring an EverGel™ technology, the gloves deliver advanced cushioning and support over your knuckles, hands and wrists so you can train harder and longer. Protect your hands with the durable and functional Evergel™ Wrap Gloves.
- Durable and extremely functional wrap gloves with Evergel™ technology
- Evergel™ technology materials disperses impact energy for full hand protection
- Made of elastic and neoprene construction with a rubber palm
- Features advanced cushioning and support system for knuckles, hands and wrists
- Designed to provide ease of use and superior wrist support with full wrist wrap strap
- Recommended for heavy bag, speed bag or cardio strike workouts
- Ideal wrap glove for all fitness levels and combat sports enthusiasts
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 1 year from date of purchase
- With every purchase of the pink Evergel™ hand wraps, Everlast® will donate 25 cents to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®
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Rated 5 out of 5�by Craw095 Recommended Great product- excellent quality feels very durable and makes hitting bags way easier where it has to gel knuckles - perfect for anyone in my opinion August 9, 2016
Rated 4 out of 5�by Gayle51 Gloves were just as the product description. The Everlast Women's Pink Gel Wrap Gloves were just as the product was described. I would order them again. February 4, 2016
Rated 1 out of 5�by Carye68 Everlast Women's Pink Gel Wrap Gloves Even though Everlast is a great product usually, these were not. The stitching on the thumb area of both gloves was tearing at the material and causing it to separate and tear. I went to my local Dick's to exchange them only to find that the three pairs they had all had the same defect October 23, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5�by rellah98 awesome item!!! Only a size medium was available when i ordered these gloves. I wasn't sure what size I was so they are a little small but have stretched a little bit over the past month or so. They are comfortable and get the job done. I would definitely recommend this item!!! January 17, 2014
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Rated 5 out of 5�by jdoria775 Grappling Gloves My Daughter has several pairs of Grappeling gloves,but these are by far the best.more padding makes them useful on the heavy bag as well, with far more protection.Think I just found my new favorite store...DO wish you carred more martial arts items, especially in smaller sizes! July 30, 2013
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Rated 5 out of 5�by Punch Good gloves! I use these gloves for working out on the everlast omniflex freestanding heavy bag. Good protection, the wrist strap feature works well for stability of that joint. I don't use any other support under or over the glove and have felt good during and after the workouts. No wrist or hand pain. Also worked well with the speed bag. You may need a little more support if working on a true heavy bag. July 28, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5�by Caitlin Good Wrist Support I got these when I started boxing; as long as you're not punching at full strength, they are fantastic and support your wrists very well. I do wish it came with a size and color selection, as they are a little snug on me and pink is not my favorite. Overall, they are lightweight and great for practice on a heavy bag. July 11, 2013
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Home > National Parks of Canada > Banff National Park > Park Management > Wildlife > Wild Images > Study Background
2012 will mark the 3rd year of remote camera wildlife monitoring in Banff National Park. Approximately 40 motion-activated cameras are mounted on trees or encased in rock cairns along hiking and game trails throughout the 6,500 km2 park. Every time something passes the camera's infrared beam – click - an image is captured. Compared with traditional wildlife research techniques like radio-collaring, the "camera trap" is non-invasive and comparatively cheap. Researchers analyze the data using a method called occupancy modeling. Not only are some of the images of wildlife stunning, but tracking wildlife populations over the long term helps managers make decisions about issues like trail use, species reintroduction (e.g. caribou and bison) and prescribed fire. With no one actually behind the remote camera, these images offer a rare and privileged view of wild animals going about their everyday lives.
Wild Images on video! Go into the field with one Banff National Park's Resource Conservation staff.

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My 6 year old boy and I took this net to the beach and caught a lot of sand ;-) during this first try, but also lots of zooplankton. How much fun! It is easy to use, and includes a guide to identify the most common fresh- and saltwater zooplankton species. Since we didn't do it correctly (we didn't pull the net through the water for 2 minutes) as was suggested on the description, we might have caught not enough plankton to be able to determine the species, but at least we were able to see little creatures moving. Sooo cool! I expect to see even more next time when we do it more patiently. I already bought more of these nets as gifts for other little friends. The one thing I noticed that there seems to be a tiny leak in the flask, however, the leak was only minor and didn't bother for the play at the beach. Absolutely love it !
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My children, 7 and 12, and I went to the pier in Monterey California. We put the net in the water and ran up and down. We pulled up a wide variety of baby crabs and baby fish. We were able to see them with the lens in the collecting jar. My kids had a lot of fun. Since then they have repeatedly asked me to go back out and do it again. My son took it on a field trip with his class and it was a great hit with all his classmates.
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Our admissions staff will be traveling to college fairs near your home! We hope you will stop by our booth at one or more of these fairs to say "hello!" and learn more about UNH!
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There are a lot of college fairs out there and we make an effort to attend as many as possible. If you know about a college fair at your high school that you think we should be at, please contact your admissions counselor!
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Flute World
America's #1 flute specialty house since 1983.
A modern composer, he is also a conductor. A khachkar is an ornately carved stone cross found throughout the countryside and mountainous terrains of Armenia. Armenia is the oldest of Christian nations on earth, accepting Christianity as its national religion in the year 301 AD. This piece is based on two borrowed Armenian religious tunes, one of which is the medieval chant "Havoun, havoun" (About the Bird). It is an ancient allegory in which Jesus is portrayed as a rooster speaking to the people of the world.


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Accessible Entrance
Accessible Mall Entrances are located near Nordstrom, Rave, JCPenney and the Food Court
Accessible Parking
Handicapped accessible parking is available.
Using an ATM, customers can access their bank accounts in order to make cash withdrawals, credit card cash advances, and check their account balances. Visit the Travelex ATM's located in Center Court near Macy's. A cash withdraw fee of $3 is charged, plus your local bank may also charge a fee.
Baby Changing Station
For your convenience, baby changing stations are available inside the family restroom near The Play Area and restrooms located in the Dining Pavilion. There is also a diaper changing station located at the Soft Play Area.
Bike Racks
Bike Racks are available for your convenience outside of JCPenney.
Bus Stop
Designated area near Sears Automotive Center where patrons can catch The Fort Worth T Bus.
Children's Play Area
Visit the Children's Play Area located in the Nordstrom wing behind Champs & Crazy 8. Kids will have fun playing in the Clubhouse and climbing on an assortment of soft play pieces including a car, airplane, dinosaur and more! There are also interactive play pieces and a soft seating area for storytime, so bring your favorite book and we'll see you at the Children's Play Area!

Coca-Cola Vending
Sodas and other beverage products are available in the Coke Vending Machines located throughout the property and include: Coca-Cola Classic, Vanilla Coke, Cherry Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Diet Sprite, Coke Zero, Barqs Root Beer. Additional Coca-Cola products include Minute Maid juices, Dasani water, as well as Powerade products.
Directories (Mall Map)
North East Mall provides seven (7) large format directory maps located throughout the center. Hand-held printed mall directories are also available in holders mounted to the large format directory map locations, as well as in the Mall Office located near Sears.
Drinking Fountain
The Drinking Fountain is located near the restrooms in the Dining Pavilion.
Easter Bunny
The Easter Bunny is available visits and photos during the Easter and spring season. Located near Starbucks and Macy's in Center Court.
Family Restrooms
A Family Restroom is available for your convenience located in the Dining Pavilion and also in the Nordstrom wing, near the Children's Play Area.
Gift Wrapping
Gift wrapping is available throughout the year at participating department stores. Seasonal gift wrapping is also available during the holiday season located in the Dillard's wing near Bath & Body Works.
Handicapped Accessible Restrooms
Handicapped accessible restrooms are available in the Food Court and Children's Play Area restrooms.
Lost and Found
Please visit the Mall Office located near Sears or contact security at (817) 589-0190.
Mall Walking
Mall Walking is available at North East Mall and doors open at 8:30AM Monday - Saturday and at 10:30 am on Sunday for individuals that would like to access the mall for walking. Many choose to walk in the mall for exercise as the indoor climate is comfortable and there is easy access to restrooms. Mall walking is undertaken individually, in groups, or as part of an organized mall walking program. North East Mall is formally recognized by the American Heart Association as having a designated "Walking Path" for the community. You can find more information at: http://www.startwalkingnow.org/path55648.
Management Office
The Mall Office is located near Sears. The Mall Office is pleased to offer the following services:

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 Security Assistance
 Simon Giftcards
 Wheelchair Check-Out
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 Job Postings
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 The Mall Office Hours are as follows:

 Monday - Friday
 9AM - 6PM

 Saturday
 12PM - 7 PM

Mobile Device Charging Stations
You can charge your phone or mobile device while you shop. Conveniently located Mobile Charging Stations allow visitors to charge their phones, tablets, and other communication devices while enjoying the mall. The Charging Station features comfortable seating - and is the perfect spot to rest and recharge! Find Mobile Charging Stations located in the Dining Pavilion, Nordstrom wing near Forever 21, near the Children's Play Area & Family Restrooms, in the JCPenney court and in the Dick's Sporting Goods court.
North East Mall offers you tons of newly added parking and 3 covered garages!
Retailer Gift Cards
An assortment of Retailer, Restaurant, Entertainment and Travel Gift Cards are available for purchase at the Mall Office located near Sears.
Santa is available for visits and photos throughout the holiday season. He is located in Center Court near Starbucks and Macy's.
Security & Police Substation
North East Mall Security is located in the Mall Office (in the Sears wing). The City of Hurst Police is located near the Children's Play Area.
Shopper Assistance
Our Security team is always willing to assist you! We can provide an escort to your car or a complimentary jump start if needed. Please call Mall Security at 817.589.0190.
Shopping Bags
Shopping Bags are available for a $1 donation to the Simon Youth Foundation. Bags may be purchased at the Mall Office located near Sears.
Simon Giftcard®
Give the gift of shopping with a Simon Giftcard, available in denominations ranging from $20 to $500. There are no fees after purchase and the funds do not expire. The Simon Giftcard can be used anywhere Visa or American Express are accepted. See cardholder agreement for complete terms and conditions. Giftcards may be purchased in the Mall Office located near Sears. Mall Office Hours are:

 Monday - Friday
 9AM-6PM

 Saturday
 12PM-7PM

Simon Kidgits Club
The Simon Kidgits® Club is here! Sign your child up for free today either online at simon.com/kidgits or in-center at the Mall Management Office. Simon Kidgits Club members receive access to exclusive events, store discounts and fun giveaways. So join the club, and join the fun!
Simon Mobile App
The Simon Mobile App can help you find your favorite stores, dining and entertainment options at the Simon shopping center nearest you. You'll also be able to check out the latest deals, news and events available at your favorite center right from your smartphone or tablet. And there are many more features designed to enhance your shopping experience including mall maps, gift card balance check and more. Download the free app from your favorite app store.
Soft Seating
Enjoy one of North East Mall's comfortable Soft Seating Areas on your next visit. Soft Seating Areas are located in the Nordstrom wing, near the Children's Soft Play Area, near Macy's, Dillards, JCPenney and Dick's Sporting Goods, as well as in the Dining Pavilion.
All Simon Malls, Mills and Premium Outlets in the U.S. have achieved the national 'StormReady' designation by the National Weather Service. This designation recognizes Simon centers' preparedness to handle all types of severe and potentially life-threatening weather situations.
Single strollers are available at the mall entrances near Dillard's and JCPenney. The cost of the stroller rental is $5 with $.50 refunded upon return of the stroller.
SYF Coin Wishing Wells
The Simon Youth Foundation helps provide economical, educational and career development opportunities to local youth. North East Mall has two (2) Wishing Wells located in the Dillard's wing and in the Nordstrom wing to collect coin donations. All proceeds collected from the SYF Wishing Wells go to the Simon Youth Foundation.
Train Ride
Just Train Fun is located in the Sears wing of the mall. Visit them today and enjoy an exciting train ride throughout the mall.
Shopping can work up a thirst! Cool off with a refreshing Coca-Cola beverage at one of the many vending locations throughout the mall. Coca-Cola convenience stations are located at each mall entrance, as well as in Center Court and in the Rave Theatre Court.
Wheelchairs (Complimentary)
Complimentary wheelchairs are available at the Mall Office located near Sears.
Wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet
We offer free wireless internet to our shoppers at this Simon mall. Any shopper with a Wi-Fi enabled laptop, tablet or smartphone can easily log onto the Wi-Fi network. All shoppers have to do is open their web browser or select "Simon WiFi" (the SSID name) from their available list of wireless networks to get to the Simon Malls Wi-Fi landing page. All shoppers that choose to use the Wi-Fi network at this mall must agree to Simon Wi-Fi Terms & Conditions of Use prior to using this free service. If there are any issues or questions, shoppers and tenants should contact the Wi-Fi network technical support hotline at (888) 726-5930 for assistance.
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What the blazes is an Intel Haswell?
Haswell is Intel's new generation of Core computer processors – an entire new generation of chips poised to replace the long-running Ivy Bridge range. Intel claims Haswell is a giant stride up from its predecessor. It comes in desktop and mobile flavours, but it's the mobile ones that could shift the balance in the tablet and laptop power struggle. Seriously.
That sounds serious. Tell me the good stuff.
Where to start? Possibly their finest trait is power management. Haswell chips can shut down for nanoseconds between tasks, saving power even in the moments between you tapping keys on a keyboard. This means Haswell-toting laptops and tablets offer 50 percent more battery life than Ivy Bridge devices when in use, and around three times more in standby. Apple reckons its new 13in MacBook Air will keep its Haswell silicon juiced for up to 12 hours.The low power use makes them cooler, so you won't get a Microsoft Surface Pro situation where two fans are required to stop the thing melting. In fact you probably won't even need one fan, in a device an order of magnitude more powerful than an iPad.Meet your next UltrabookOh, and the integrated Iris GPU is much more powerful than Ivy Bridge's too. Intel says it's twice as powerful for demanding stuff like 3D graphics or HD video encoding. With the GT3e version available in its Ultrabook-targeted 'U' series, its demoed Call of Duty 4 and Skyrim in HD at playable frame rates with no discrete (separate) video card.
And how does that revolutionise computing?
It means that, finally, small two-in-one devices can offer the processing and graphics performance of a "proper" laptop and the portability, quietness and long battery life of a tablet. Think the Surface Pro as we all dreamed it might be. We're talking true PC performance in a device the size of an iPad (if maybe slightly thicker). Or, of course, a console spec-smashing gaming PC like the Alienware X51.If it lives up to the promises, this is Intel's most compelling retort to the super-efficient, low-power ARM-based chips from the likes of Qualcomm, Nvidia and Samsung that power almost all smartphones and tablets; Haswell is the x86-based renaissance man. Or something.
There's a catch, isn't there?
If there's one potential stick in the spokes for Haswell, it's cost. The low-power Core i5 and i7 Haswells are priced at US$342 and US$454 – and that's just the price for manufacturers. It doesn't augur well for a low-cost wundertablet. That said, Apple's managed to cut the prices of its 2013 line of MacBook Airs running Intel's new architechture (presumably because other costs have come down) so there is a glimmer of hope for our wallets.
What's next?
Intel's Bay Trail Atom processors are due by the end of the year – and Intel plans to sell them into US$300 devices – traditionally the stalking ground of Qualcomm and other ARM-based silicon makers. One way or another, Intel's coming back in a big way this year. And we're excited about the possibilities.


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Ecosystem Roles
These are voracious predators of corals and can wipe out large areas of coral, thus potentially upsetting the basis of one of the world's most diverse ecosystems. It is possible that crown-of-thorns starfish eggs and larvae are preyed upon by economically important reef fish. The decline of these reef fish populations may contribute to population increases in crown-of-thorns starfish.


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Lid Cradle
Practical tablet case with stand function for iPad mini
This functional case allows you to use iPad mini without taking it out of the case. It also has an incorporated stand which can be used in both typing and viewing mode.
Flip cover made of high quality synthetic leather and accommodate with intelligent wake / sleep function.


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Jenna Rink has two wishes - to become one of the school cool girls, and to be thirty - rather than be coming up to thirteen and hanging around with uncool Matt. After her disastrous birthday party an accidental sprinkling of magic dust makes both wishes come true and she finds herself at thirty as a highly successful New York fashion editor. Luckily she locates Matt for help on how her new world works, but as she finds out how she has behaved since that birthday party she increasingly discovers someone she thoroughly dislikes.


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Comments about Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears!® Dizzy Fun Land™ Motorized Gears Set:
I bought the set for my classroom, but I let my 1st grade son use it first. He loved assembling it, but was disheartened when he couldn't finish the last portion... the roller coaster. It was a great price, but I may have to return it as we cannot complete the assembly and it was the last one.
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Needs parental assembly each time
By Gramma J
from California
About Me Education Oriented, Grandparent
Requires carefully following instructions to assemble so my 5-year-old needed lots of help. Then near the end of assembly, we found that the roller coaster was missing from the box. Wish we could buy replacement parts! Overall, this product is a colorful and engaging toy.
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Dizzy Gears
By stressed manager
from uk
About Me Education Oriented
no good for group play with 3/4 year olds
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Worth every penny
By Granny Cake
from Virginia Beach, VA
About Me Grandparent
My grandkids loved it. It kept them busy, using their imagination and it has color coded directions
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Good Fun time with Adult help
By Annette
from Florida
This toy has great potential, and my grandkids ages 6, 4 and 2 loved playing with it once dad had it assembled. It would be great if replacements for some of the small parts were available as the green connector parts tended to snap off if not carefully attached. The kids found that frustrating. All in all a good toy and it got full attention for at least an hour on Christmas. Curious to see if the kids take to it and create their own geared gizmos down the road.
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My 7 year old daughter loved this set.
By Bdry
from Neshanic Station, NJ
My 7 year old daughter loved this set. We built it together the first time--I don't think she could have built it by herself, but after that first time, she has spent a lot of time building, tearing down, reconfiguring, etc. This isn't a cheap item, but it's worth every cent.


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City of Hope: Cause Marketing 101
September 17, 2013
Mary Sadeghy, senior director of marketing and business development at City of Hope, shared best practices, success stories, and the fundamentals that organizations should explore in cause marketing.
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i'd like to get the event calendar working better. here's some good inspiration.
can't get view arguments to display by both date AND taxonomy term, aaargh.
lynne said adding an event to the Drupal site is way easier than adding one to aecalendar, so it would be good to get it's functionality on the main site, but filtering by what category of event it is would be required.


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Elected officials did not do enough
By BARBARA BINKIWITZ
So much for elected officials working for the people!
Many letters were sent in the past few months to elected officials as rumors of Carriage House closing circulated. Yet, the final blow came last week that Carriage House Dunkirk plant and Petri Baking in Silver Creek would be closing.
The hard-working, loyal employees learned of this in the news before they received their "pink slips." How disgusting and shameful for a company to treat its employees so ruthlessly and rude!
People who have worked at these plants for more than less than eight years were given the "ax." Superintendents working for 17 years were given "the ax." No one was spared.
Sometimes animals are treated with more respect and consideration than humans! People deserve to be treated considerately. It is the loyal, skilled employees that make companies like Ralcorp successful.
County Executive Greg Edwards apparently has been involved with the Ralcorp Corp. and is "assembling a team" that will address the seriousness of this situation and the importance of keeping businesses in Western New York. The impact of these companies closing not only affects the employees and their families, but other businesses, taxes, school districts and community economics.
Closing these factories is just another step toward the demise of Western New York. People are hurting, and the future looks very bleak at this point. Where can jobs for more than 400 young families in this area be found here once they are laid off permanently?
It seems there might be some type of negotiations or compromises with the employees if only the companies would work towards remaining in this area.
There is a 90-day period that Edwards and his team has to correct and prevent this crushing situation. Let's hope that they make it the priority and make a difference for the people who have elected them as their voice!
Barbara Binkiwitz is a Fredonia resident.


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John Santos at the de Young Museum
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This week features the theme of Faith and Abstract Improvisation in conjunction with Richard Diebenkorn: The Berkeley Years, 1953–1966 and Objects of Belief from the Vatican: Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. Special performance by the John Santos Sextet.
Friday Nights at the de Young are after-hours art "happenings" that include a mix of live music, dance and theater performances, film screenings, panel discussions, lectures, artist demonstrations, hands-on art activities, and exhibition tours. Local artists conduct drop-in workshops, debut new commissions, display their art in the Kimball Education Gallery, and take part in conversations about the creative process. The café offers a delicious Friday Nights prix-fixe menu and specialty cocktails, and the observation tower is open until 8 pm. Artist Fellows, Artists-in-Residence, curators, scholars, and arts educators all play an active role in making Friday Nights an engaging museum experience for all.
The John Santos Sextet
John Calloway—flute, piano, percussion
Melecio Magdaluyo—saxes
Saul Sierra—bass
Marco Diaz—piano, trumpet
David Flores—drums
John Santos—percussion
Faith and Abstract Improvisation is the theme of this evening's concert, presented in conjunction with Richard Diebenkorn: The Berkeley Years, 1953–1966 and Objects of Belief from the Vatican: Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.
The John Santos Sextet's original compositions and arrangements will emphasize the art of musical improvisation and the tremendous leaps of rhythmic and harmonic faith that are required for this style of Afro-Caribbean jazz. Highly expressive and open-ended passages are woven into the music and can be intimately and personally interpreted by the listener. Many decades of experience playing music—and many years of experience playing music together—allow these artists to navigate freely in this way.
Films and lectures related to American Heroes: Japanese American World War II Nisei Soldiers and the Congressional Gold Medal, on view June 29–August 4, 2013.
All films and lectures take place in the Koret Auditorium at the de Young. Koret Auditorium doors will open to the public approximately 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the film or lecture.


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Institute of Archaeology
Charlotte Frearson
UCL Institute of Archaeology
31-34 Gordon Square
London WC1H 0PY
United Kingdom
+44 (0)20 7679 1494
Issues in the Archaeology of Nubia
The course will examine Nubia as a region of archaeological study, which may be particularly pertinent to students whose interests lie in African archaeology or Egyptology. It will cover the archaeology of the middle Nile and adjacent regions from the pre-agricultural early Holocene to the Christianisation of Nubia in the sixth century AD. The course will explore major cultural transitions, including the beginnings of food production, the relationships between Nubian polities and ancient Egypt and the rise and fall of states in Nubia.
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- Code: ARCL3050
- Course unit value: 0.5
- Coordinator: Dorian Fuller
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- Handbook: open»
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- Moodle page: open»
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Roggensack says 'heart aches' over court attacks
Roggensack, Fallone face off in April election
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Pat Roggensack said her "heart aches" over the approach taken by her opponent Ed Fallone in the race for the state's highest court.
Roggensack said Wednesday during a joint appearance at the Madison rotary that she thinks it's counterproductive for Fallone to base his campaign around what he calls the dysfunction of the Supreme Court.
Fallone said Roggensack needs to be replaced on the court to help reverse what he calls incivility on the court.
"We've seen the disciplinary case against Justice Prosser, dissolve into limbo, and we are left with no accountability. That's why I'm running for the court, to fix this dysfunction," Fallone said.
But Roggensack said the court is not up for election, just her. She said her nearly 17 years' experience as a judge makes her the better choice.
"This race is not about the court. The court is not being elected come April 2nd. One justice is being elected," Roggensack said.
Fallone has been a law professor at Marquette University for 20 years but has never served as a judge.
The election is April 2.
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WORK THE : Rubber Cage
My favourite of all the Work records, so newcomers start here. Dense compositions, high quality, powerful recordings that explore the fringes of rock; pop fragments, hypnotic repetitions and highly evolved arrangements coupled with a fine exploration of sonorities and techniques, this has a strong and unique musical fingerprint, always surprising while retaining its centre in performance. Now re-mastered with a dramatically improved sound. A modest classic.
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Why homes are lost to wildfire
This Forest Service expert says it's as much a sociopolitical problem as it is physical.
Each year, wildfires claim hundreds of homes throughout the West in what's known as the wildland-urban interface. This issue roars into the national spotlight every summer as footage of engulfed subdivisions flickers on TVs across the country. National fire suppression budgets reach into the billions of dollars every year, much of that cost associated with protecting homes and structures. But are we approaching the problem from the right angle?
Jack Cohen is a research physical fire scientist with the U.S. Forest Service, based at the Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory. With four decades of experience, he is a preeminent expert on wildfire and home ignitions, and a founder of the Firewise Communities recognition program, a project of the National Fire Protection Association that helps homeowners protect their property against wildfire.
Years of study have convinced Cohen that the loss of homes to wildfire is as much a sociopolitical problem as it is a physical, on-the-ground problem. Agencies and the public alike approach the issue as a question of fire suppression and control. Cohen, on the other hand, believes that fire is here to stay, and that proper mitigation, awareness and planning can make living with fire a whole lot easier - and safer. HCN contributor Melissa Mylchreest recently spoke with Cohen.
High Country News Every year, wildfires burn hundreds of homes in the wildland-urban interface. From an on-the-ground perspective, can you tell us how this happens?
Jack Cohen Our general perception that a fire comes rolling down a hillside and takes out a neighborhood, like a tsunami or a lava flow, just doesn't fit the physics of the problem. What I've found is that during these big crown fires, the flames pass by quickly, so the radiant heat doesn't linger in one place very long. That makes them incapable of igniting a structure beyond 100 feet. If we look at all the destruction during wildfires, the principle igniters directly on the house and the immediate surroundings are firebrands, which means that the wildfire may be half a mile away, and we still have neighborhoods burning down. The most recent one with high destruction was the Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado Springs, where 300-plus houses burned. Most of them were in suburban neighborhoods, not surrounded by trees. And nothing else was burning other than the houses. And that's really common. Which means if we don't take home ignition into account, we're not going to solve anything.
HCN So how do we tackle the home ignition problem?
JC While our attention is on the great big flames and the towering convection columns of a wildfire, we've got firebrands igniting pine needles in the rain gutters, we've got a woodpile on the deck, we've got dead grass or bark mulch right up next to the wood wall. When I go into one of these locations, I find that the wildfire has ceased its extreme activity, hours and hours before houses are actually becoming heavily involved. They've ignited from firebrands and they just sit there with small ignitions, slowly involving enough of the structure to where it can go to flaming combustion.
So, if they're all small, slow ignitions, how is it that our firefighters that can't deal with this? Well, if you have a wildfire displaying extreme behavior, both in its intensity and its growth rate, it potentially can be large enough when it gets close to a subdivision to expose thousands of houses simultaneously. Then we've got a hundred engines that are totally overwhelmed. Which means if we have houses that are highly ignition-resistant, the responding resources can become greatly more effective. Suddenly they don't get overwhelmed, particularly given a different approach to response, and we can begin to tackle the smaller ignitions that do take time to develop.
HCN You mentioned a different approach to response. What does that mean?
JC This problem falls in the no-man's land between structure-fire tactics and wildland fire tactics, so they're both ineffective. An inundation approach, which works with structure fires, with lots of water squirting capability, that doesn't help with small ignitions. As soon as crews start inundating houses, they run out of water. Instead, we need to distribute a small amount of water in many different directions. So rather than having a big Type-One engine that can squirt 1,000 gallons a minute, we have a homeowner with a bucket and a mop and some water.
HCN So, you're saying that homeowners need to play a role in the way we mitigate the risk from fires in WUI?
JC Wildland fires are inevitable. And without homeowner engagement, without their participation in mitigating the problem, firefighters can't be effective. It's continuing a problem to have my own agency, federal agencies in general, and most fire departments in this country that deal with wildland fire issues, not be telling people that by and large, under the conditions that destroy lots of houses, we can't deal with this without your participation. It's about taking responsibility for the condition of your house, before the fire, because nobody else can. And it's not just the material that the house is made of, it's the condition that lends itself to potential ignition. It's a big maintenance issue too.
Really, we need to be educating everybody who lives in (the WUI), or near it, or deals with it. Like Southern California, like Colorado Springs, like Denver. Everyone needs to be aware of how this problem works. Additionally, we're dealing with fire agencies that are very paternalistic and patriarchal. So it doesn't come naturally to involve homeowners. On the other hand, homeowners are expecting to be saved. As a society that has largely gone urbanized, we're more remote from dealing with fire on a personal basis - fewer people smoke, so people aren't even used to a book of matches catching on fire now.
HCN Can you give examples of how homeowners might make their homes less prone to igniting?
JC You don't have to eliminate fire from your property completely, but you have to keep flames from contacting your structure and you have to keep firebrands from having high ignition potential when they land on your house - because they will. Which means all of the fine fuels need to be gone from on and immediately around your house before fire season even starts. All flammable things need to be swept away from your house at least about five feet. The grass needs to be mowed immediately around the structure, but you don' t have to mow an acre.
You don't have to cut all the trees down, you just have to make sure they're not contacting each other, and they're not continuous with the wildland. Make sure fire on the surface can't easily burn up the tree and torch out, because that creates firebrands close to the house. I highly encourage hardwoods around the structure as a shield, they just don't support high-intensity fire, and can become a very, very good radiation barrier.
Absolutely get rid of your flammable wood roof. Make sure firewood is in a sealed crib, or away from the house. Act like the fire department isn't going to show up, because that's the likely scenario.
HCN You say it's a social, perceptional problem. Can you talk a bit about that?
JC Wildfires come from somewhere else onto private property, and now all of a sudden we have this social thing where, oh, it's somebody's fault. It's the Forest Service, it's the BLM, it's the state lands department that's the problem. Well, wildfire is inevitable, and fire is a natural ecological factor. So, how come the message isn't that? This is like tidal surge from a hurricane, volcanoes, earthquakes, severe storms. But we're not doing anything about those. We have this social perception, which has been reinforced by agencies starting shortly after the 1910 fires, that we can control fire, and that's why you're giving us all this money.
Meanwhile, issues are compounded by conflicting mandates on the state and federal level. The states are by and large the last ones to get on board, because they have laws that say they are in charge of protection. They don't have any kind of ecological factors in their plan. It's put it out and protect the resources, whether the resource is houses or the Sula State Forest. On the other hand, it is Forest Service policy that they do not protect structures. So when we see federal firefighters on private lands, they're having to step out of their mandate because of a perception issue.
What I find is that people don't have an appreciation for the natural history of their landscape either. Here in the Missoula valley, people were lighting fires, there were lightning fires, probably every year. I don't think people understand that fire is absolutely an ecological factor that needs to be accepted. So let's celebrate the natural occurrence and be compatible with that. Because control isn't working for us in so many ways, it's just screwing things up, giving us the false impression that somehow or other we don't need to be inconvenienced by this factor of the planet that we live on.
Melissa Mylchreest is a contributor to High Country News.
If the firefighters don't scare you off with requests for your dental records, the Sheriff will bum rush you out in a mandatory evacuation.
It's pretty clear that civilians are the LAST thing officials want around during a fire.
We always hear about the unfortunates who get caught and killed, but we hear much less about those who successfully choose to stay and fight, which I would think in certain scenarios is a perfectly rational choice.
Safety of firefighters and the public is one of five focus areas about which the national Quadrennial Fire Review (QFR) is currently requesting comments at http://qfr.ideascale.com. A comment urging acceptance of the "Prepare, Stay and Defend" model may be found on the site under the header "We need a Paradigm Shift." The deadline for participating in the QFR process is April 11; please add your original thoughts or vote for comments already submitted.
Huge thanks to Jack Cohen for his years of research and insightful writing on WUI fire issues.
I think a more productive plan would be to drastically alter our developments through zoning and insurance costs to avoid the problem in the first place by minimizing expansion of the WUI and by building more fire resistant houses. The public at large seems to still be operating under the assumption that we should be guaranteed safety regardless of where we build and that mindset is the first thing that needs to be changed.
The best case scenario would be for both sets of ideas to be used -- limit development, mandate fire codes, educate homeowners and build infrastructure to enable shelter-in-place. But what are the likelihoods of those things all occurring in the land-of-the-free-to-be-clueless ?
Personally Prepare, Stay and Defend is the strategy we have adopted, and hope we will never have to use.
That was quite helpful, a little frighteningly timely and a little clunky & frustrating to manage.
Kind of like that other Fed website of....repute....but easier....
Be nice if that was a bit better advertised.
Only a couple dozen vote-ables that I could find.
Definitely, thank you, hope others will get their thoughts in and vote (even if there isn't a "disagree" toggle.
Before building, we also put in a water system with storage tanks, irrigation, and two fire hydrants with hoses, nozzles, etc. We built with fire in mind: metal roofing, metal siding with enough wood mixed in to make a cozy look without creating a firebomb.
Even before the fire, we were pretty well prepared but, luckily, we had 11 days to prepare even further after the fire began (arson-caused wildfire) before it reached us, and we had a great response for fire prep led by the USFS who used our property as a fire line for their fire fighting efforts on the main wildfire. I know not everyone will have 11 days to prepare but, honestly, 99% of the fire preparation work had already been done and that is something all WUI landowners in fire prone landscapes need to do BEFORE fire season. I won't claim that the arrival of fire was stress-free but it also wasn't too much of a worry and our concern for risk to the cabin was pretty minimal. We chose to stay during the fire despite evacuation orders and we safely participated in the fire fighting effort and preparation alongside the federal firefighters who successfully burned out our property in advance of the wildfire.
We were left with a low intensity burn that further cleaned small fuels off the property, making us even more fire-safe than before. We have some cleanup to do but lost very few large trees and although we had flames 100 feet from the door, it looks beautiful and green now just six months later and the the ecological benefits are great. A majority of our property burned and we're hoping to perform a controlled under burn later this fall to burn off the rest. Fire is part of where we live just like the mountains, blue skies, and wild river.
I've created a one-page, easy-to-read info sheet summarizing Jack Cohen's research about how homes ignite, for audiences unfamiliar with fire behavior and terminology. Some fire agencies are planning to post it to their websites; in the meantime, if you'd like a copy, email me at email@example.com.


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Ryan Minteer, 33, of Laurel, and his girlfriend, Chelsea Kerr, 22, also of Laurel, allegedly ran from deputies after being pulled over Sunday.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (134 votes).
In short: A Muddy RaceIn full: I was returning home from Saudi and thought why not give it a go as it happened to be in my backyard.It was certainly a different experience to say the least, am so used to running on flat surface here in Riyadh, Saudi that doing the hills certainly tested my calves and thighs, they were so sore after the race that I could not even climb stairs for at least couple of days.The views were fantastic but yep agree that some places were so steep that i was not even sure that i could climb down, let alone run. Anyway all in all fanatic venue, good organisation, a big thank to Tom and his team (organiser/volunteers) for their wonderful efforts, without them this would not be possible.Date of review: August 23, 2009
In short: Not as tough as you would think!In full: Reading the reviews from last year, I was concerned that this race might be a half marathon version of the 'Jack & Jill 5 Mile' event near Hassocks in West Sussex, which basically involves running up and down the Downs twice (very steep long climbs). However, this course wasn't too bad in terms of hills (my first half marathon [first started running 6 weeks before]and my time was just over 2 hours). I felt that most of the course was downhill and the inclines were generally no greater then 50 m in length. Obviously if it hadn't have been raining so much in the days leading up to the race, it would have been easier. Its a good first test for a trail runner (I would say), but certainly run the first half of the race slower, as the course does start to effect you from around the 9 mile mark on.In saying all of this, it really depends on what kind of courses you run in practice, as to how hard you will find this event i.e. if you've only been running on the flat (roads), you're probably going to struggle to get a good time at Milland.To finish on a positive, you get a very nice medal at the end, and the whole event is run very well in beautiful surroundings! Very enjoyable!Date of review: August 6, 2009
In short: One of my favouritesIn full: The mud made it much harder and I missed not having the steps and the small ford across a forest path. Enjoyed my pint and rump steak and fries in the Rising Sun in the village afterwards. Definetely the best way to spend a Sunday in August!Date of review: August 6, 2009
In short: Very challenging course.In full: Very challenging course with lots to think about on the way round. Much more enjoyable than a normal half marathon. extreme mud slopes made it more entertaining! Thanx to the very excited lady marshall on the 8 mile marker!Date of review: August 4, 2009
In short: hills and mud - what more could you ask for on one of the best trail runs in the south?In full: good to see the course reverting to its original direction, far preferred it compared to last year but have never known there to be so much mud at this time of year - more cross country than trail at times. well signed and great marshals, thank you liss runnersliked the small course alterations which removed some of the road sections and the steps.see you next year.Date of review: August 4, 2009
In short: An excellent run - tough, varied and challenging. Great facilities!Date of review: August 4, 2009
In short: Mud and hills made it tough and interestingIn full: This was my first "competitive" race. I had done plenty of training with similar ascents/descents, but this was tougher than expected, mainly I think due to the mud. It probably didn't help that I got carried away and ran too fast at the start as well (20 minutes faster in the 1st half than the 2nd!). Enjoyed it though. It was well organized with clear direction markers on the trail, regular water stations and friendly cheerful marshals (I thought they ALL did a good job, no singling out the lady at 8 miles ;-). I'm definitely interested in doing this again!Date of review: August 4, 2009
In short: Mud, Hills and great viewsDate of review: August 3, 2009
In short: TOUGH!In full: Tough but if an old girl like me can do it you can too! Very hard cross country course not a trail run. With the wet weather, the course was treacherous; last year was easy in comparison. (but last year I said it was the hardest thing I had ever done!). Thank you to the lady marshall at mile 8/9 (?) who was very encouraging to everyone - just what you need. I will be back..... I think....!Date of review: August 3, 2009
In short: A trial of endurance........In full: A race must for anyone aspiring to be a trail runner, even for a day! The course is set in beautiful country with enough undulations and narrow trails to satisfy anyone looking for a challenging test over varied terrain. The recent rains made for a muddier course this year, with some of the descents a really slippery affair...ouch, but the views on top were well worth it. The organisation by Liss was again first class, with very clear signage around the course and excellent marshalling. The event felt low key and friendly with tea and cakes, but ran like clockwork. Well done to all involved. I have to admit I was glad to finish this year, running 14 minutes slower than last year, with a mile less to run?!!! However, will be back next year to try again.Thanks again everyone for a great race.Date of review: August 3, 2009
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Microwave: Heat in a covered microwave safe bowl on High for about 2 minutes or until hot. Remove carefully.
Other Ingredients
Water, cooked chicken meat (chicken meat, water, potato starch, sea salt), carrots, rice noodles (rice flour), celery, flavors (includes yeast extract), enriched rice flour (contains calcium phosphate, iron [ferric orthophosphate], niacinamide, folic acid, vitamin D3, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin), acacia gum, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, spices, turmeric.
|Supplement Facts
|Serving Size: 1 Cup (240 g)
|Servings Per Container: about 2
|Fat Cal.
|Total Fat
|2 g
|Sat. Fat
|0 g
|Trans Fat
|0 g
|10 mg
|740 mg
|Total Carb.
|16 g
|Dietary Fiber
|2 g
|0 g
|5 g
|Vitamin A
|Vitamin C
|Vitamin D
|Folic Acid
|* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
A really great chicken noodle soup
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A really great chicken noodle soup
It's not perfect but it really is comforting to know I can just crack open a can of chicken noodle soup that is satisfying and tasty. It is a little starchy but the taste is good and it's not too salty.
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Did not like this soup at all! I would have better luck making it homemade! The chunks of meat were hard, and I found that I did not care at all for the seasonings in the broth.
Nice option for a gluten-free soup. Not the best tasting though
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There are so few soups that someone who is gluten sensitive can buy at the grocery store. This is a nice option to have. However, it isn't the best tasting soup, so we don't order too much of it.
A really great chicken noodle soup
It's not perfect but it really is comforting to know I can just crack open a can of chicken noodle soup that is satisfying and tasty. It is a little starchy but the taste is good and it's not too salty.
Posted by MonicaH78 on Jun 17, 2012
Tastet ok, but will not bye again.
Not so good
Did not like this soup at all! I would have better luck making it homemade! The chunks of meat were hard, and I found that I did not care at all for the seasonings in the broth.
Great Alternative
Posted by Reviewer1477814 on Feb 20, 2012
This is a delicous option for those who are GF and miss chicken noodle. Unfortunately, ike most soups, it has alot of sodium.


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Did you enjoy the premiere of Dallas this week? I know I did! It was great seeing Jesse back on my TV!
I received a fan email this week—addressed to Jesse. Let me just take a moment to remind everyone that, unfortunately, I'm not Jesse and I can't deliver fan mail to him because I'm not officially affiliated with him. If you'd like to talk to him directly, your best chance is through Twitter, @jessemetcalfe.
Anyway, the fan mail I received is below.
From: Ashley
Subject: 50 Shades of Grey cast
Can you PLEASE play the role of Christian Grey for the 50 Shades of Grey movie. You would be so perfect for that role.
I don't know if any of you have read 50 Shades of Grey – I am not ashamed to admit that I have, and that I agree with Ashley! I think Jesse would be perfect to play Christian Grey in the (possible) upcoming movie adaptation. There are no rumors or news about him having anything to do with this project, and I'm sure he wouldn't be interested, but I thought it would be fun to discuss. So, I decided to post this just to take a poll to see what you all thought. Do you think he would make a good Christian Grey? Vote and leave your comments below! Check out my other pics for Christian Grey on IMDB.


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Are High-Priced Managers Worth It?
Some stock pickers get paid a lot more than others. Here's how to decide if they are right for you.
Investors know they have to pay higher fees for actively managed mutual funds than for index funds.
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But those portfolio-management fees vary greatly from fund to fund, and investors often wonder if they will get enough bang from a costlier fund to justify the bigger buck.
Consider, for instance, the 100 largest actively run U.S.-stock mutual funds. The average portfolio-management fee—which is typically the largest component of a fund's overall expense ratio—is 0.58% of assets a year, according to Morningstar Inc. But five of the funds charge an even 1%: Yacktman Focused, Fairholme, Sequoia, Baron Growth and JPMorgan U.S. Large Cap Core Plus.
Is a higher-paid manager worth it? Financial advisers and fund analysts consider things such as a fund's track record, management style and total costs when making the decision.
"There are funds where investors are getting rewarded for high fees, but…high management fees can sometimes hold you back," says Todd Rosenbluth, director of mutual-fund research at S&P Capital IQ.
Paying for Performance
Fund specialists are often willing to accept a higher management fee for a track record of solid returns, even though that is no guarantee of stellar future results. (Reported results are net of portfolio-management and other continuing expenses.)
For instance, Ross Wolfe, financial adviser with Altfest Personal Wealth Management in New York, says the performance of Yacktman Focused is why his clients like it. The fund beat the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index by wide margins for the past five and 10 years.
Fans say higher fees also can't take away from the appeal of Sequoia. Its one-, three-, five- and 10-year performances exceed that of the S&P 500 and rank highly versus other funds in its Morningstar category.
"The longer the record, the more likely I am to give a high-cost fund the benefit of the doubt," says Laura Lallos, senior mutual fund analyst at Morningstar. She says Ron Baron's long history as an accomplished stock picker is why she likes Baron Growth despite the expenses.
By contrast, Ms. Lallos says the performance of JPMorgan U.S. Large Cap Core Plus has been "thoroughly middling," and she doesn't feel it justifies the high fee. The fund's one-year and three-year annualized returns are below those of the S&P 500, although it beat the index over the past five years.
A spokeswoman for the fund says that since its inception in 2005, the fund has outperformed the S&P 500 by nearly three percentage points after fees. She says the fund offers a differentiated strategy that involves putting some assets in stocks the managers think will fall. "Shorting allows our portfolio-management team to take advantage of the best ideas of our 30-plus research analysts," she says.
What Are You Getting?
Financial advisers agree that the JPMorgan fund's strategy is more complex, and that investors need to consider that when evaluating the fund's fee.
What you don't want to do, they say, is pay steep fees for fund managers whose holdings and performance hug tightly to their benchmarks—so-called closet indexers. Look closely at what you are getting, they say.
Fairholme manager Bruce Berkowitz, for instance, runs a concentrated fund, with big bets on individual stocks and sectors. "This is a fund where you're paying for the risk being taken," says Mr. Rosenbluth.
The risks don't always pay off, of course. After several strong years, Fairholme's big bet in the financial-services sector cost it in 2011, when the fund tumbled more than 30%. Mr. Wolfe pulled client money out of the fund due to concerns that Mr. Berkowitz's strategy "veered off the beaten path." Fairholme bounced back strongly last year, with its 36% return more than double that of the S&P 500.
Fairholme didn't respond to requests for comment.
One appeal of Sequoia is a lower-risk approach that may limit losses in ugly markets. "I think there is an inherent measure of safety in Sequoia because they're buying stocks that are good value," says Andrew Goodman, chief investment officer of CIC Wealth Management Group in Gaithersburg, Md.
Sequoia didn't respond to requests for comment.
Total Expenses
Portfolio-management fees are just one component of a fund's overall expense ratio. Some fund managers may commit to cover additional expenses as part of their fee. At Fairholme and Sequoia, for example, the total expense ratio is also 1%.
By contrast, JPMorgan U.S. Large Cap Core Plus has total expenses of 1.4% on a standard share class for individual investors, while Baron Growth's total expenses are 1.3%.
A spokesman for Baron Growth says the fund's expense ratio is in line with its Morningstar category and that its management fees are used to "attract and retain a first-rate investment-management team that has delivered exceptional long-term performance."
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No words can explain profound loss
Editor's note: Randy Krzmarzick of Sleepy Eye writes a regular column for The Journal's editorial page. This week his column focuses on the tragic accident that claimed the lives of four young men in Sleepy Eye last Friday.
By Randy Krzmarzick
When I sit down to write, I think a lot about choosing the right words. This time I will fail. There are no words that work.
The accident Friday night cut through my town deeply. It is a small town. There aren't that many of us; there are even fewer young of us. And when the young are taken swiftly and awfully, it echoes profoundly.
We try to use words, but non-words work better: hugs, hand clasps, shoulder grips, sometimes just leaning on each other. When I found out Saturday morning, I went to tell Pam. It took me a while to get it out, and then we just held each other crying. I don't know how long; time stops.
When I was 18, my 16-year-old brother died after a long battle with a disease. I remember doing chores with my dad a couple hours after his death. I don't think we were talking. Then he began to cry, the first time I ever saw my father cry. I was 18 and awkward and didn't know what to do.
Now I am a parent, and his tears make perfect sense. I wish I could go back to that moment and be with him better than I was then. I know the parents of the young men who died Friday night. We all say it, but we can't imagine being in their place. How do you bear the unbearable? What do you do?
I suppose you take the next breath. You take the next step. You get up the next morning. Or you don't. I don't know.
As I said, this cuts deeply through a small town. I know these kids. We are their village. There are hundreds of connections that bind us. I know these boys from school, the swimming pool, park and rec, everywhere really. In various summers, my son was baseball teammates with Tyler, John, and Payton. It strikes me that remembering them as boys playing baseball is a good thing.
There will be lots of sharing of stories in the days ahead. We'll build an intangible memorial to the young men, and it will be made up of these stories. I'll share one.
A few years ago, I was coaching third base in a kid's ballgame at Stark. Payton was on first, a runner ahead of him at second. There was a ball hit to the outfield, and there would be a play at the plate as the lead runner tried to score. The catcher went up the first base line a step to take the throw and the runner scored.
It never occurred to me to even look at Payton coming to third, as he would of course hold up with the play ahead of him. He never slowed a tick and blurred past me. Payton had seen the catcher move that bit up the line, and he saw that he had a sliver of a moment to score, sliding head first, his left hand reaching out for the plate. It was a crazy-good play. In the dugout after the inning, I said to Scott and Tim, the other coaches, "There is nobody else on Earth who would have scored on that."
That is how Payton played baseball: full out, uninhibited, with total abandon. It is the way Payton did everything. He was a bundle of kinetic energy. I often wondered how you could possibly get those skinny limbs to be still in a school desk.
Oh, how fascinating it would have been to see the adult Payton would have grown to be, to see the things he could have done as he reined in that energy. That is true for all these young men. They were talented, eminently gifted. They were coming over that crest of land to just look into the world of adulthood. Among the cascade of emotions washing over us is anger, anger that we will not see these lives lived out.
There is a temptation to say their lives were "incomplete" and "unfinished." That is unfair to their memory. We wanted them to have more time, to go out to the world, to have longer stories. But our lives are like books and there are many types of books. "Les Miserables" by Victor Hugo is 1,500 pages. "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway is 90 pages. There are novellas and short stories. Each is full and complete and valuable. Each is to be treasured.
I mentioned the emotions that course through us. Often they congeal around one word, "Why?" It is the abrupt question that will stay with us through the mourning and the funerals and beyond.
As a believer, I have been in situations in the past where someone asked me, "How could this happen? How could God allow this to happen?" I think I came up with something to say. I was smarter in my 30s and 40s than I am now.
Now, I see that there is brilliant light, amazing birth, and incredible good all around me. At the same time, there is darkness, death, and bad things that happen. And all of them are in all our lives.
Did God call these young men home? Did God need four angels in heaven? Was it God's plan that their car spun on the ice at that moment? To be honest, I don't know why the hell they died.
I do believe in the deepest part of me that God created Caleb, Tyler, John and Payton. And I believe with all my being that God sent those four beautiful children for a time to be with us. And that those four beautiful children have returned to a loving God.
I believe that. I cling to that. It is all I have.


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Prominent advocacy groups say Charlie Crist has avoided answering their questionnaires.
By JONI JAMES
Published October 18, 2006
TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General Charlie Crist is quick to give out his cell phone number, bumper stickers and hugs. And he insists that people call him "Charlie."
But good luck getting the Republican candidate for governor to answer a specific question.
For at least the third time, Crist, who tells voters he'll be the "people's governor," has avoided answering questionnaires for voters' guides circulated by prominent advocacy groups.
The latest example came Wednesday when frustrated leaders with the bipartisan group Aging with Dignity chastised Crist for not answering their questions.
The group's list of seven specific questions dealt with health care for seniors and end-of-life issues. The candidates were asked to check a box declaring support or opposition to the issue outlined in each question.
For example, Democratic candidate Jim Davis indicated he opposes physician-assisted suicide and supports increasing nursing home funding through Medicare.
The Aging with Dignity group said it doesn't know his position because Crist didn't check any of the boxes.
"Charlie Crist responded to our questionnaire with vague statements we view as nonresponsive,'' said the group's president, Doug Malley. "He said these questions are 'best left to God and family.' But they shouldn't be left to chance."
The Crist campaign's response included a broad statement that the candidate "believes that end-of-life decisions are ultimately best left to God and family" and said he encourages Floridians to execute a living will.
The campaign also referred to its six-page policy paper on "empowering and protecting seniors" that touches on many of the same themes.
Earlier this year, Crist's campaign used the same strategy with questionnaires from the Christian Coalition and the AARP.
While campaigning in Orlando on Wednesday, Crist responded to the criticism by saying his silence last year during the Republican-led attempt to intervene in the Terri Schiavo case should tell voters all they need to know about where he stands on end-of-life issues.
Gov. Jeb Bush and the state House unsuccessfully pushed legislation to overturn a court decision to remove Schiavo's feeding tube after the courts had determined that she would never recover from a brain injury.
Crist was silent during that debate and has since confirmed that he opposed the effort. "They should look at the Terri Schiavo case,'' Crist said. "I think I spoke loudly."
But Malley argued that candidates owe voters more information about their positions on health care and end-of-life issues as the nation's first baby boomers head into retirement: "Many are more concerned about getting enough medical attention rather than refusing medical treatment."
And at least one other group said Crist's lack of clear, concise answers makes it harder for people to become informed voters.
Jeff Johnson, advocacy manager for AARP, said voters crave simple answers to candidate positions. He said the group received complaints a few years ago when it didn't ask candidates to state a position for or against particular issues.
"Members said, 'I can't figure out if they agree with you or not,'" said Johnson. "I think it's true of all voters. … They're used to the rhetoric, but they want to see something more concrete."
Crist was unfazed. "I'm running on my agenda. … I don't like to be pigeon-holed into what the box may say. It's more honest and its better for the voters to have the information that's in my heart and in my head."
Times staff writer Steve Bousquet contributed to this report. Joni James can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or (850) 224-7263.
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The Devil Rays have until May 31 to pick a new name to use starting next season. What will it be?
By CHRIS TISCH, CARRIE WEIMAR and LOUIS HAU
Published April 5, 2006
ST. PETERSBURG - The Tampa Bay Devil Rays have told Major League Baseball they are considering a name change.
So what should it be?
The Tarpons? That would pay homage to the former Tampa minor league team, named after the silvery fish that swims in local waters.
The Saints? That would recall the St. Petersburg minor league team from the early and mid-1900s.
Or the just plain Rays? The double entendre would honor the stingrays that glide off our beaches as well as the area's famous sunshine, while the shortened name would avoid bedeviling some Christians.
"If it was up to me I would probably drop the devil," said St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker. "But it's up to them and I'm going to support the team no matter what."
If the Devil Rays adopt a new name, it will mark the first time a Major League Baseball team changed its name without moving to another city since the Houston Colt .45s became the Astros in 1965. That change was made to honor Houston's space program.
Devil Rays president Matt Silverman said the team met a March 31 deadline to inform Major League Baseball it was considering the change. The Devil Rays have until May 31 to commit to a name change, which would take effect next season. After the home opener next week, the team will begin studying a potential name change and begin asking fans for ideas.
"Our minds are open to many possibilities," Silverman said. "We'll go through an exhaustive study of it and also engage our fans in the process before we make any final decisions."
Some St. Petersburg city officials also have urged the team to dump the Tampa Bay in the name in favor of St. Petersburg.
"St. Pete anything," said City Council Chairman Bill Foster. "I just think it's time to recognize where the team plays and the commitment of the community that built the stadium."
But it's what comes after "Tampa Bay" that has some fans annoyed. Some have questioned naming the team for a marine animal not widely known in these waters. Others disliked the devil reference and predicted God would doom the team because of it.
After eight years of losing, one must wonder if they were right.
"There are some that don't have a positive reaction to the word devil," Silverman said. "There are some who don't have a positive reaction to a devil ray. What is a devil ray? If we make a change, it will be something that will be more accessible and appeal to everyone . . . or at least not drive people away."
Of course, there are worse possible ways to reflect the area's character: The Snowbirds? The Blue Hairs? The Red Tide? The Strip Malls?
Don't think any of those names are possible? Well, consider some team names from years ago.
The Atlanta Braves, when they were in Boston, were called the Beaneaters. The Chicago Cubs at one point were called the Orphans. The Brooklyn Dodgers were once known as the Superbas and the Bridegrooms.
And the baseball team most steeped in history and tradition, the New York Yankees, once were the New York Highlanders, because their stadium was on a hill.
Baseball historian John Thorn said teams often changed names in the early 1900s. Teams initially were called simply the New Yorks or the Bostons, but sportswriters began giving them catchy names that could be shortened to fit in headlines.
Thus the Cubs. The Yanks. The Sox.
"Desperate scribes and headline writers were trying to save character counts," Thorn said.
The name-switching slowed down around 1920.
"They acquire a kind of patina with age," Thorn said.
Soon, no one dreamed of changing names like Yankees, Red Sox or Cubs. Teams began to trademark and market the names.
"Because of all the marketing, it's getting more cemented and isn't as fluid as it was," said John Odell, curator of history and research at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. "There is a feeling that once you have your name and nickname, then that is a commodity that may be tough to generate again."
The Devil Rays may be the exception. The team is trying to turn its back on eight years of losing since it entered the league as an expansion team in 1998.
"It's probably a good idea in this case, primarily because there hasn't been effective branding of that name," said Andrew Zimbalist, a sports economist at Smith College in Northampton, Mass. "Probably within baseball, there's a stronger case for the Devil Rays to change their name than for any other team."
However, the Boston Braves tried it in 1936. To generate excitement, they called themselves the Bees; the stadium became the Beehive.
"The result was very predictable: Nothing," Thorn said. "They went back to the Braves."
Thorn said he thinks a name change for the Devil Rays also could backfire.
"It could only inject ridicule and scorn because it's a substitute for injecting talent," he said. "If you want to inject talent and then change the name, great."
Foster thinks otherwise.
"They're an 8-year-old team and they're kind of starting over," said Foster, a big Devil Rays fan. "I'm okay with that. We are all enthused at what we've seen so far with the "Under construction' banner. And they needed to do that. They needed to gain the respect of the community and the baseball community."
Sports marketing experts agree.
"Now that you have a new owner and effectively a whole new philosophy behind the team, this could be a way to adopt a new identity," said Marc Ganis, president of SportsCorp Ltd., a sports business consulting firm in Chicago.
While getting league permission for a name change is a pretty straightforward process, rolling out the new name isn't quite so simple, he said.
"You have uniforms, you have licensing partners," Ganis said. "It takes a good year and a half or so to implement something like that."
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Have been using rails the past 10 days, and am really enjoying it....
Just a small question. How does one modify/remove the title that Rails places in a scaffold-generated form when rendered. Say I have a model Expense, the edit form will have a title "New Expenses". I want to modify that to read "Expenses form". How do I do that.


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