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John Daly competes in the first run of the Skeleton World Championship on Feb. 24, 2011 in Koenigssee, Germany
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Two-time Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir is back after a two-and-a-half year competitive absence, five-time Olympic medalist Kim Rhode is aiming to secure a spot on the 2013 USA Shooting World Cup team and several other U.S. Olympians and Olympic hopefuls are competing in various events around the world this weekend. Check out the Team USA Weekend Preview for all the details.
U.S. Bobsled Push Championships, Oct. 5-6, Lake Placid, N.Y.
Men's and women's bobsled pilots will compete Friday in the U.S. Bobsled Push Championships at the national course in Lake Placid, N.Y. The men's push athletes will compete Saturday.
The preseason competition began last weekend, when John Daly and Veronica Day won titles in the U.S. National Skeleton Push Championships. Day, a former track athlete in college, is in just her second year of skeleton competition.
Finlandia Trophy, Oct. 4-7, Espoo, Finland
Johnny Weir will compete internationally for the first time since the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games when he skates in the Finlandia Trophy this weekend in Espoo, Finland. Weir, a three-time U.S. champion, placed sixth at the 2010 Games.
Weir is one of five U.S. skaters who will compete in Finland. Also competing are 2011 U.S. silver medalist Richard Dornbush. 2010 Olympian Mirai Nagasu, and ice dancers Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue will open their second season together.
Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating, Oct. 3-7, Zagreb, Croatia
Angela Wang set an ISU personal record by scoring 58.47 Thursday to take the lead after the women's short program at the Junior Grand Prix (JGP) stop in Zagreb, Croatia. Fellow American Hannah Miller is in third place. Harrison Choate also set a new personal best, scoring 64.05 points in the men's short program for third place.
They are among 12 U.S. skaters competing at the JGP. Other U.S. skaters include JGP Lake Placid bronze medalists Madeline Aaron and Max Settlage in pairs, and 2011 U.S. junior pewter medalists Rachel and Michael Parsons in ice dancing.
Also in figure skating:
Japan Open, Oct. 5-6, Saitama, Japan
Reigning U.S. champion Ashley Wagner and U.S. bronze medalist Agnes Zawadzki will compete
North Atlantic Regional Figure Skating Championship, Oct. 5-9, Hackensack, N.J.
Northwest Pacific Regional Figure Skating Championship, Oct. 5-9, Eugene, Ore.
Eastern Great Lakes Regional Figure Skating Championship, Oct. 5-9, Ann Arbor, Mich.
World Cup Astronaut Aleksandrov, Oct. 3-7, Sofia, Bulgaria
Kalon Ludvigson, the current World Cup Series tumbling champion, will compete in this weekend's trampoline and tumbling World Cup event in Sofia, Bulgaria. Also competing for the United States will be junior women's tumbler Kainoa Park, who will participate in the junior Sofia Cup.
Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions, Sept. 27-30, various sites
The Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Championships moves to Texas this weekend. Performances will be held Friday at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Saturday at American Airlines Center in Dallas and Sunday at United Spirit Arena in Lubbock. The weekend began Thursday night with a performance in Oklahoma City, Okla. The Kellogg's Tour includes performances by a number of U.S. Olympians, including members of the "Fierce Five" U.S. Olympic women's gold medal-winning team.
USA Shooting Fall Selection Matches, Oct. 4-7, Kerrville, Texas
Five-time Olympian Kim Rhode will be among the shooters attempting to secure spots on the 2013 USA Shooting World Cup team this weekend at the fall selection matches being held in Kerrville, Texas. Skeet and double trap competition will be held through Sunday at the Hill Country Shooting Sports Center. Trap selection matches will begin Oct. 12.
"It's great to be back crushing targets and having a great time," said Rhode, who made Olympic history when she won a medal in her fifth consecutive Olympics at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Other Olympians in the field include Frank Thompson and Vincent Hancock, who made Olympic history by winning gold at London to repeat his championship performance from the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Electric Ireland Women's Champions Challenge I, Sept. 29-Oct. 7, Dublin, Ireland
A 7-2 victory over Wales Thursday helped give the USA Field Hockey Women's National Team a spot Saturday in the semifinal round of the Electric Ireland Women's Champions Challenge I in Dublin, Ireland. The United States will face host Ireland in the semifinals. A victory would set up a gold medal match against Australia or Scotland. The winner of the championship match on Sunday qualifies for Champions Trophy, a tournament featuring the world's top-ranked teams.
Torrie Albini, Lauren Pfeiffer and Shannon Taylor each scored twice in the win over Wales, a match that saw the United States score four consecutive goals in the second half. Team USA finished atop its pool in preliminary play, including a 3-1 victory over Ireland. The U.S. team includes eight 2012 Olympians, led by two-time Olympian Lauren Crandall and 2012 Olympian Katie O'Donnell.
University World Championships, Oct. 2-6, Kourtane, Finland
Adeline Gray won women's freestyle gold for the second consecutive week, defeating Erica Wiebe of Canada, 4-0, 1-0, in the championship match of the 72 kilograms/158.5 pounds weight class at the University World Championships in Finland. Gray, a runner-up to Elena Pirozhkova in the U.S. Olympic Trials at 63kg, moved up a weight class at the University Worlds. She won at 67kg last week at the Women's Freestyle World Championships. She is the first U.S. woman to win world titles in FILA junior, senior and university levels.
Max Nowry, also a runner-up at the U.S. Olympic Trials, is one of four U.S. wrestlers competing Friday in the Greco-Roman competition. Nowry, at 121 pounds, was to face Poland's Marcin Kunysz in his opening match. Other U.S. Greco-Roman wrestlers competing Friday are: Jamel Johnson, 132 pounds; Nick Alvarez, 145.5; Jon Anderson, 163. Three more U.S. Greco-Roman athletes will compete Saturday: Mark Stenberg, 185; Caylor Williams, 211.5; Toby Erickson, 264.5.
Earlier this week in men's freestyle, Zach Sanders earned the silver at 121 pounds and Colton Sponseller took the bronze at 163.
USA 10 Mile Championships, Oct. 7, Minneapolis
Four-time Olympian Abdi Abdirahman and former 10,000-meter American record-holder Chris Solinsky headline a strong field for Sunday's USA 10 Mile Championships in Minneapolis. Back to defend their crowns are 2011 champions Mo Trafeh and 2012 Olympian Janet Bawcom. Abdirahman, who failed to finish the marathon at the London 2012 Olympic Games due to injury, set the event record of 46 minutes, 35 seconds in 2009.
The race will be Bawcom's first since finishing 12th in the Olympic 10,000-meter final. Other Olympians in the field include Julie Culley, who finished 14th in the 5,000-meter final in London, and Kara Goucher, who finished 11th in the women's marathon.
IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Oct. 6, Kavarna, Bulgaria
Shalane Flanagan, a bronze medalist in 10,000 meters at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games who raced in the marathon at the 2012 Games, is among 10 U.S. runners who'll compete Saturday in the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in Bulgaria. Other top U.S. runners include 2012 USA Half Marathon runner-up Maegan Krifchin in the women's race, and 2007 Pan American 5,000-meter champion Ed Moran in the men's race.
TV: 11 a.m. ET Saturday, Universal Sports
Also in track and field:
USA Masters Marathon Championships, Oct. 7, Minneapolis
USA 1 Hour Race Walk Championships, Oct. 7, Waltham, Mass.
USA Women's 10km Championships, Oct. 8, Boston
UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships, Oct. 6-7, Ornans, France
The UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships will include an 84-kilometer race for elite men riders Sunday in France. A 63-km women's race will also be held Sunday. The competition begins Saturday at course distances beginning at 15km.
Kentucky Classic CDE, Oct. 4-7, Lexington, Ky.
Jimmy Fairclough, a member of the bronze medal-winning team at the 2012 FEI Four-in-Hand Driving World Championships, is among the riders competing for national titles at the Kentucky Classic CDE in Lexington. Fairclough, who is competing in the USEF National Pairs Championship, was runner-up to Misdee Wrigley-Miller following Thursday's dressage tests at Kentucky Park.
In all, four national championships will be decided: Pairs, single pony, pair pony and pony team. Jennifer Matheson, a member of the U.S. world team, will attempt to win her third national title in the USEF National Combined Driving Pair Pony Championship and Allison Stroud, a five-time world team member, is trying to win her eighth national title in the USEF Pony Team Championship.
European Cadet Circuit, Oct. 6-7, Budapest and Godollo, Hungary
The Cadet Circuit will include men's and women's foil on Saturday and Sunday, in Budapest, Hungary, and men's and women's saber in Godollo, Hungary. Edward Chin opened his international season two weeks ago by winning silver in men's saber at the Konin Cadet European Cup in Poland.
Also in fencing:
Regional Open Circuit, Oct. 6-7, Rochester, N.Y.
IJF World Cup, Oct. 6-7, Istanbul, Turkey, and Minsk, Belarus
A pair of IJF World Cup events will be held Saturday and Sunday. The women's World Cup event will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, and the men's in Minsk, Belarus.
AGS Cup, Sept. 29-Oct. 6, Benidorm, Spain
The U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team will face Mexico on Saturday in its final game at the AGS Cup in Benidorm, Spain. The United States won its first two games in the tournament before losing 1-0 to unbeaten Azerbaijan on Tuesday.
USA Basketball Men's Developmental National Team Mini-Camp, Oct. 6-7, Colorado Springs
A two-day camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs will feature 46 of the nation's top high school basketball players. The camp will assist coach Don Showalter, and other Developmental National Team coaches and selection committee officials, in evaluating athletes in the high school classes of 2015 and 2016.
"The main purpose of the mini-camp is to get a look at the top players in this age group and familiarize them with USA Basketball and the opportunity to play for the U16 Tournament of the Americas to qualify for the U17 World Championship," Showalter said.
Curlers Corner Autumn Gold Classic, Oct. 5-8, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
A U.S. squad skipped by 1998 Olympian Erika Brown will be among the teams competing, beginning Friday, in the Curlers Corner Autumn Gold Classic in Calgary, Alberta. The team also includes three-time Olympian Debbie McCormick, 2006 Olympian Jessica Schultz and 2002 Olympian Ann Swisshelm. They have won 18-of-20 matches this season at three previous events.
World Roller Figure Skating Championships, Oct. 1-13, Auckland, New Zealand
Junior men's figure skaters Michael Cooper and Collin Moore, and women Ashley Clifford and Joyann Barber lead an 11-member U.S. team at the junior division of the World Roller Figure Skating Championships this weekend in Auckland, New Zealand. The junior-level competition continues through Sunday. The senior competition begins Wednesday.
U.S. Open Championships, Oct. 4-12, Philadelphia
Amr Shabana, a four-time PSA world champion and a native of Egypt, is back in Philadelphia to attempt to defend the U.S. Open title in squash he won last year and also in 2009. The tournament, which is being held at Drexel University, continues through Oct. 12.
US Open Racquetball Championships, Oct. 3-7, Minneapolis
Competition continues through Sunday in the UnitedHealthcare US Open Racquetball Championships, which are being held in Minneapolis. The quarterfinals of the men's and women's pro divisions will be held Friday, followed by the semifinals Saturday and finals Sunday. The amateur divisions are being conducted at three venues in the Minneapolis area.
Story courtesy Red Line Editorial, Inc. Paul D. Bowker is a freelance contributor for TeamUSA.org. Material from various news services and press releases from National Governing Bodies was used to compile this report. This story was not subject to the approval of any National Governing Bodies.


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Even though Apple commands a tiny percentage of the worldwide PC market, it looks like it has enough power to influence roadmap decisions of Intel Corp., the world's No. 1 maker of chips. As the semiconductor company admitted, it does take Apple in mind when setting its future plans.
"We work very closely with [Apple] and we are constantly looking down the road at what we can be doing relative to future products. I'd go as far as to say Apple helps shape our roadmap," said Thomas Kilroy, senior vice president and general manager of Intel's sales and marketing group, during his keynote at Reuters Global Technology Summit.
Last year Apple commanded around 5% of PC market share worldwide with its Macintosh personal computers, which is significantly below companies like HP, Dell, Acer or Lenovo. Intel commands over 80% of the x86 microprocessors market for desktops, laptops and servers. It has to offer high-volume, high-quality standard products that can address different needs.
Given the fact that Apple uses proprietary operating system and, from time-to-time, non-standard technical solutions, crafting the roadmap in accordance with Apple's requirements is a controversial decision. Still, Intel did not elaborate how exactly Apple influences its roadmap.
It is interesting to note that Apple sells a lot more ARM-based devices than x86-powered PCs. As a result, rumours transpired that Apple is interested in creation of its own ARM-based system-on-chips for its Macintosh systems as well. Intel does not believe that ARM will be able to compete against x86 in terms of performance.
"Go look at the performance of those platforms. They are taking our latest and high-end end versions of second-generation core, and ARM does not even come close to any capability there," said Mr. Kilroy.
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A new lawyer, Daniel H. Kyser of Denver, appeared in court Jan. 19 on behalf of Kenneth Gerald Berry, 66, the Evergreen man accused of securities fraud. Berry was in court for a scheduled arraignment hearing.
With a new lawyer involved, District Judge Tamara S. Russell agreed to postpone the arraignment until 1:30 p.m. Feb. 16 to give him time to read his client's file.
The arraignment originally was scheduled for Dec. 21, then postponed to Jan. 19, when Berry's lawyer, John Tinder, withdrew because he said he hadn't been paid as promised.
Dan Maes of Evergreen, a Republican candidate for governor running against Scott McInnis for the GOP nomination, has been endorsed by the national Independence Caucus, which opposes "unsustainable spending" and supports constitutional limits on government authority.
"Maes differentiates himself from his rivals by stressing his business background and executive experience, while not downplaying the value of political skills and knowledge," the Independence Caucus states in its news release endorsing Maes.
More than $1 million has been dedicated to three major trail construction projects in Jefferson County in 2010 — including the NEAT trail in North Evergreen.
Also funded were the Sutton Road trail in Aspen Park and the Sixth Avenue frontage road trail in Lakewood.
If that seems like a lot of money for one year, that's because it has been some time since county commissioners committed that much in one lump sum to trails.
The money comes from the Conservation Trust Fund, which is funded by Colorado Lottery money.
Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen is asking authorities for permission to keep the three modular structures that the school promised to remove by 2012.
There will be a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Evergreen High School auditorium at which the board of directors is expected to discuss the plan. The meeting is open to the public.
The vivid hues of red, blue and orange are a trademark of the acrylic paintings of Taos, N.M., artist Malcolm Furlow.
Those same vivid hues accent the reproductions that fifth-graders in Amber Lichfield's class at Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen have painted in the last two weeks.
The fifth-graders' work will be sold at the school's fund-raising dinner Friday, Feb. 19, at Evergreen Country Day School, 1093 Swede Gulch Road. Tickets are $60 per person.
The Place is going to be about miracles.
That's the description Dean Dalvit, owner of EV Studios, gave for the project going into the old Carpet Exchange building on Meadow Drive. Dalvit's architectural firm designed the space for The Place.
There's no easy way to describe The Place. It's part community center, part business center, part training area, part coffee shop. It will be for nonprofits and small businesses, for teens to hang out, and for struggling families to get a hand up.
Jeffco Public Schools could cut 344 teachers and staff over the next two years to help reduce the district's operating costs in the face of a massive budget shortfall.
A draft by the budget advisory committee recommends an 8 percent reduction in spending in the general fund, out of which most teaching positions are funded. The district could also cut about 94 full-time jobs in support services, 16 in the division of instruction and others in various departments.
A special meeting of the board of the Evergreen Park and Recreation District will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the EPRD administrative office, 1521 Bergen Parkway.
Heidi, the expatriate Iraqi pooch who was missing since Tuesday in South Jeffco, has been reunited with her new family.
The dog, a speckled mixed breed, was adopted last year by Spec. Shawn Flint, 24, who is finishing a year-long tour with the Army National Guard in Iraq. Heidi was found about noon Saturday, having been spotted the night before by a local resident.
"She's home safe and now playing with a rope toy," said Sarah Flint, Shawn's sister. "She was glad to see my mom and dad."
Eighty Colorado middle school students gathered Jan. 21 for a mock peace summit in Evergreen that highlighted the complexity of political relations between Palestine and Israel.
Students came in small groups from 10 schools to Evergreen Country Day School, where they took in lectures, an educational video and held cross-cultural negotiations, all focusing on conflict resolution.
"We have to teach kids in their formative years how to prevent conflict," said Boston University professor Carl Hobert, who brought his Axis of Hope program to Evergreen.
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Interactive Travel Map | Text the SecretaryAbout the Author: Robert Wood serves as Acting Department Spokesman and Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs.
Today, at the invitation of Mexican Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinosa, Secretary Clinton departs for Mexico, where she will visit Mexico City and Monterrey. You may follow the Secretary's travels via an interactive map on state.gov featuring the latest video, photos, and remarks. As you follow along, feel free to text the Secretary your questions about her trip.
We recently asked you on DipNote and Facebook what you would identify as one of the most important aspects of the United States' relationship with Mexico. Many of you mentioned security and transnational crime. While in Mexico, Secretary Clinton will discuss the Merida Initiative, a multi-year program that demonstrates our commitment to work in partnership with governments in Mexico, Central America, the Dominican Republic and Haiti to confront criminal organizations whose illicit actions undermine public safety, erode the rule of law and threaten the national security of the United States.
Though security is an important issue, it is one of many on the agenda. The Secretary will discuss a broad range of bilateral and international issues, as U.S. relations with Mexico have a direct impact on the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans. I know firsthand how important our relationship with Mexico is. Mexico City was my first posting as a junior Foreign Service Officer. Though I have returned to Mexico since those days, it has been almost twenty years since I've been to Mexico City. I'm curious to see how the city has changed, and I'm looking forward to seeing colleagues at the embassy. Check back here on DipNote for updates about the trip.
Michael in Nevada writes:
The most important expression with Mexico and other Central and Latin American countries is that the U.S. will be an EQUAL partner, not a dominating power. Give them respect for a change.
Paul in Florida writes:
Have a safe trip Sec. Clinton!
Marlon G. in New York writes:
Your Honor, I have the greatest respect and admiration for you. You are one of a kind, with her country first always. I know you've sacrificed alot and should be appreciated by all Americans and friends of this great country.
God bless you
Patty B. in Colorado writes:
Anderson Cooper's 360 blog had a scary story about Americans being ambushed 7 miles from the U.S. border as they were driving back from the Baja race. It was terrible. No one can visit Mexico anymore because of the drug cartels.
Doesn't Mexico want tourism? They are losing it rapidly. The story will be on 360 tonight.
S.J.F. in Maryland writes:
In a recent article in the Miami Herald (3/25/09), Secretary Clinton said that the U.S. shares blame for Mexico's drug violence. The Secretary has blamed Americans desire for illegal substances to be half the reason drug lords have become powerful, wealthy, and deadly. I completely agree with this belief. It seems to me that the logical thing to do then is stop this worthless, costly war on drugs. If substances were no longer made illegal drug lords in Mexico would not have become powerful, wealthy, and deadly by trying to smuggle their products into America.
There is a drug problem in America and only when we realize that the war on drugs is only escalating the problem will we begin to work toward a real solution.
T. in U.S.A. writes:
It's not a problem. It's an opportunity. FINALLY Mexico may get help be able to be a country wth a decent paying wage. This will stop the Cartel problem and our Illegal immigration problem.
Hope you have some yummy food there Hillary. BYOW (bring your own water)
Aarti in U.S.A. writes:
To discuss the international or bilateral issues with the public should be always clear and it must have a bright thoughtfulness.. The relationship with Mexico is truly important in any regards.
Anne in Pennsylvania writes:
I applaud the United States' decision to acknowledge our country's participation in the Mexican drug war. By acknowledging our role in consuming the drugs, thus fueling the production and distribution, and being willing to exam trucks for weapons we've made great diplomatic strides. Thank you for your work and your service to our country.
Patrick in Maryland writes:
Hello, Netispherians -- First i'm happy to see Secretary Clinton Visiting Mexico. They are one of our closest allies if we need help in the future. Like we did with the flooding in New Orleans. I think we should try to help them as much as we can with their problems ,sense they would be there if we had some problems. I think this is a great time for Mexico, and the United State to work together on these issues that affect both our countries.
I also like Spokesman Robert Wood's Daily Briefings they are very good, and help keep me up on things going on around the world.
Thanks for Posting Robert
Cya :)


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Qualfiied for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team
2010 USA Triathlon Rookie of the Year
2010 USA Triathlon Elite Duathlete of the Year
2011 Highlights:
Member of the USA Triathlon Project 2012 program • Currently ranked eighth in the ITU World Championship Series Rankings through six events • Posted her first ITU World Cup win in Tiszaujvaros on August 14 with the day's fatest run split at 33:49 which was 42 second faster than any other competitor • Less than two years after completing her first-ever triathlon, placed second to post the best finish by an American woman in the history of the ITU World Championship Series and claim a spot on the 2012 United States Olympic Triathlon Team on Aug. 6 in London • Closed the race with a 33:43 10k run split • Finished sixth at the ITU Elite Sprint Triathlon Championship August 20 • Part of the U.S. Team that took fifth at the ITU Team Triathlon World Championships August 21 • Posted the fifth-fastest run split at the July 17 Hamburg WCS event • Made her ITU World Championship Series debut in Madrid on June 5 • Placed fifth at the May 8 Monterrey ITU World Cup • Finished 16th at the March 27 Mooloolaba ITU World Cup • Also was fifth at the Mazatlan ITU Pan American Cup on April 9 • Finished third overall at the opening event of the USA Triathlon Elite Race Series on March 5 in Clermont, Fla., but was the No. 2 American to earn runner-up honors in the first-ever USA Triathlon Elite Sprint National Championship.
Elite Triathlon Career:
Named the 2010 USA Triathlon Rookie of the Year after a remarkable debut season as an elite • Led the U.S. with a runner-up finish at the 2010 PATCO Pan American Championship in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico • Also finished fifth at the 2010 Huatulco ITU World Cup • Took fifth at the 2010 USA Triathlon Elite National Championship in Tuscaloosa, Ala. • Finished 13th at the 2010 ITU Duathlon World Championships in Edinburgh, Scotland • Took third at the 2010 San Francisco ITU Pan American Cup after closing strong on the run • Notched fifth-place finishes at the Kelowna and Coteau-du-Lac Pan American Cup events in 2010 • Finished second at the 2010 FISU World University Championships in Valencia, Spain, in just her second triathlon after posting the fastest run split by more than 2 minutes.
Amateur Triathlon Career:
Standout runner and swimmer turned to triathlon after being identified by USAT's Collegiate Recruitment Program • In her first triathlon, earned elite card with an eighth-place finish (second amateur) at USAT's Elite Development Race in March 2010 in Clermont, Fla. • Won three different running road races in 2010.
Athletic Background:
Member of the track & field, cross country and swimming teams at Wisconsin • Swam for three years in college before switching to track on a full-time basis • Earned All-America honors in both track and cross country • 2009 Big Ten champion in the 5,000m and 3,000m • Three-time NCAA Championship participant in track and two-time cross country participant • Qualified for the Big Ten Swimming Championships from 2004-07 • Six-time Academic All-Big Ten choice and recipient of the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 2009 • Standout in both swimming and track at Waukesha South High School.
Gwen Rosemary Jorgensen • Parents are Nancy and Joel Jorgensen • Has an older sister, Elizabeth • Employed as an accountant at Ernst & Young in Milwaukee • Earned Master's in accounting form Wisconsin and passed the CPA exam • Served on the Leadership Committee for Athletes in Action at Wisconsin.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (98 votes).
In short: Well organised friendly 10KIn full: Good information building up to run to ensure smooth running. Only hiccough really was out of their hands... a late start due to queues at the park & ride apparently. Even so, there were facilities to keep warm whilst waiting. Nice flat course (what else would you expect in Southport)! PB potential depending on the wind strength!Date of review: February 10, 2013
In short: What a fantastic event, from the excellent planning and communication, the marshals, steel drummers & elvis to the fantastic goody bag, t shirt & medal. This was my first 10k run and will absolutely be one to remember, will be definitely back next yeDate of review: February 10, 2013
In short: Fab race In full: Another well organised run with a great amount of thought and planning having gone into the event. Great entertainment en route and the t shirt and goody bag are the best. Would recommend to all from the very speedy to the not so. Many thanks to all the volunteers who braved the weather including the very encouraging and polite youngsters ?cadets. Will be back next year Date of review: February 10, 2013
In short: Great Value for moneyIn full: Cracking day,were do i start. Marshalls and volenters were amazing and deserve a huge pat on the back for the help guidence and encouragment during the race. Goody bag was best ive had along with a great t-shirt. Only downside i could say an it is a small one mayby a few more buses to shuttle people across to sart line. Will be back next year thou. Keep up the good work. WoofDate of review: February 10, 2013
In short: The most organised race out of the 230 I have doneIn full: Wow! Adrian (the organiser) kept us entertained on Facebook for several months in the build up to the race. The organisation, volunteers, technical running shirt, humour, medal, goody bag, bands & Elvis singing on route along the coastline and 2,500 runners make this the UKs number 1Date of review: February 10, 2013
In short: Awesome!!!In full: First rate, absolutely brilliant course/entertainment/facilities!Date of review: February 10, 2013
In short: exceptionally friendly and well organised. A great atmosphere and a course for all!Date of review: February 10, 2013
In short: The most organised and friendly race i've done, puts other events to shame.....Date of review: February 10, 2013
In short: Great race with a combination of great banter and a fast courseIn full: The pre-race organisation for this was excellent with a great website, detailed emails and regular facebook updates. It was a nice touch to email at 6.40am to confirm that the weather was ok! It was a shame that the start was delayed, but at least we were inside. Great atmosphere around the course. Personally I would prefer a more central start/finish so that supporters can both drop/ collect runners and watch the middle bit of the race (similar to the route taken by the AgeUK organisers last spring), but I understand that with 2500 runners it would be hard to organise and there would be a loss of facilities. The field size is spot on for this race- not too busy that you can't move, but plenty of company running round. I think if it got any bigger it would be helpful to have more groups at the beginning (i.e. sub 40, 40-50, 50-60, 60+) as I know from other races I've done that can help ease the congestion at the beginning. Date of review: February 10, 2013
In short: Fantastic race all round,before during and after.Date of review: February 10, 2013
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HOUSTON, Texas - The sound of the wheelchairs crashing together rivals that of a gunshot - a loud and sudden smack that grabs the attention of anyone in earshot. The bloody knees and absolute ferocity of some competitors is also stunning.
The sport's official name is Quad Rugby, but many still call it by a less PC, yet still understandable, name: Murderball.
The loud crashing sounds echoed through the George R. Brown Convention Center Saturday, folding into the cacophony at the city's first "Metal & Muscle Expo," organized to introduce disabled veterans to paralympic sports.
"This is really important for our local veterans to come and link up with people who have this excitement for these competitive outlets," said Buddy Grantham, director of Houston's Office of Veterans Affairs. "They see the potential this can have to move them forward and offer them the same thing that drew them to the military."
Saturday's expo, which city officials said will become an annual event, featured a wide array of sports: wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, judo for the blind, air gun shooting, power soccer, racing and a challenge course.
The competitions were hosted by the city's Parks and Recreation Department and funded by a $40,000 grant from the U.S. Paralympic Military Program with funds that were seeded by the Department of Defense. Houston was one of only seven cities out of 150 that applied that received the money, said Peggy Turner, the division manager for adaptive recreation at the parks department.
The expo is the first of four elements of "Operation Houston Four Star," a program aimed at helping disabled veterans, Turner said. The second phase will feature water sports, such as skiing and kayaking. The third will add training at the city's Adaptive Recreation Center at 1475 West Gray, and the fourth will assist veterans with networking and resource programs.
Turner, who has attended the worldwide Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Atlanta, Sydney, Athens and Beijing, said she hopes the activities will bind the community of disabled veterans in Houston.
"I know that this city, as big as it is, there's so much potential here," Turner said.
Camaraderie is what brought Chris Post to Quad Rugby. After losing both legs and some function in his arms in a diving accident, the former sailor began to play the rough and tumble game, which incorporates rules from hockey and soccer.
"It makes things a lot easier when you can be with people who have gone through a similar problem," said Post, 28, who competes with the Houston Texans team and travels all over the country. "I would feel isolated in the world if I didn't have my wheelchair friends."
For Army Spc. Curtis Johnson, an Alabama native, paralympic sports have been his first foray into competitive athletics.
Johnson lost his legs in May after a roadside bomb exploded as he cleared a path for a convoy. Since then, he's spent most of his recovery at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.
He learned to play sitting volleyball on Fridays, a day of the week generally reserved for recreation amid long rounds of physical therapy and workouts Monday through Thursday.
"I love competing, and events like these are such a good idea," he said. "It takes you out to meet other people in your situation. These people here, they're heroes to me. When you see them, it's easy to look at them and see that they do not have any disabilities."


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R.A.D. Systems is a comprehensive course for women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progression on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. This system is dedicated to teaching women defense concepts and techniques against various types of assault, by utilizing easy, effective and proven self-defense/martial art tactics. This system of realistic defense will provide women with the knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance. The course consists of a total of 12 hours.
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In 1988, rape victims used self-protective measures in 86.7% of the cases. "Rape victims were more likely to defend themselves than assault or robbery victims" (Criminal Victimization in the United States, 1988).
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Every 21 hours, there is a rape on a college campus (USA Today, 7-part Campus Crime Series, 1990).
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1 out of 12 college males admits to acts legally defined as rape or attempted rape (Mademoiselle, Out of Bounds, May 1991).
1 out of every 4 college women polled was sexually assaulted during four years at college (Ms. Magazine Study on Sexual Assault and Rape).
1.3 women are raped each minute in the United States (National Victims Center Report, 1992).
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"In fact, the most often used strategy for avoiders (of rape) appears to have been a combination of screaming and use of physical resistance." (Bart, P. & O'Brien, P. (1985). Stopping Rape: Successful Survival Strategies. Pergamon Press, new York.)
We operate on the premise that a spontaneous violent attack will stimulate a natural desire to resist, on the part of the victim (supported by research). We educate women about "The Flight or Fight Syndrome", while showing them that enhancing their options of physical defense is not only prudent, but a necessity if natural resistance is to be effective.
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My addiction had finally hit rock bottom. I have been struggling with drug addiction since I was in high school. I was living both sides of the fence. It was like I was wearing a lampshade of who I really was. Many family members and friends were not aware of what I was doing.
By the grace of God, we all escaped with minor injuries. Every time I see this picture I want to bawl my eyes out. I definitely count my blessings now.
"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation."
President George Washington
Memorial Day is upon us, a time when we gather to remember those who have fought and in some cases died for our country, and to celebrate their service and sacrifice that makes the United States a beacon of hope and freedom for the rest of the world.
With only a few days remaining in the 2013 Session, the Senate is working overtime to ensure that action will be taken on the most important issues for moving Kentucky forward, addressing job creation and economic development, special taxing districts, education, drug abuse, and religious freedom.
What do you think about when you find yourself unable to sleep and looking up at the ceiling in the middle of the night?
I sometimes think that during this time, I do my best thinking on issues.
Since the beginning of the year, I have been thinking about changes that are going to have an impact on the Owen County Clerk's office in 2013 and 2014.
Questions such as:
• Will the redistricting be done in 2013 or 2014?
• Will we be able to get all the maps and description changes done and approved on time?
Tuesday, the Senate went back in to session for the second part of the 2013 General Assembly session.
John Cheeves said, "I can't write without a reader. It's precisely like a kiss, you can't do it alone." Life teaches us that we can't accomplish important tasks by ourselves. The same can be said for barn murals. Certainly, without the dedication and cooperation of many folks, we would not have been able to complete four barn murals along the Agricultural Heritage Trail in less than three years.
Can you believe it's that time of the year again? That short span of time where students are provided the opportunity to demonstrate what they know and are able to do based on their educational experience this past school year. I'm sure by now you are aware that your child will be participating in the state assessment.
That's right, it's testing time again in the Bluegrass. The state test has changed considerably from what your child has been experiencing in the past. I'd like to devote this column to making you aware of those changes and why they took place.
By Danny Osborne
Director of Instructional Support Services of Owen County Schools
David Raleigh
Superintendent of Owen County Schools
Not originally being from Owen County, we were very excited about the opportunity to participate in Leadership Owen County. We viewed this as our opportunity to learn more about the rich heritage and tradition of our county while at the same time working with other Owen County leaders with a passion for continuous growth and improvement of our beautiful county.
We are proud to announce that we have set a date for our 12th annual Charlie Satterwhite Memorial Golf Shamble. This year's tournament will take place on Saturday, March 31st at Fairway Golf Course in Wheatley. Your participation over these past eleven years has been greatly appreciated. Your efforts have allowed us to raise over $110,000 for our two charitable organizations.
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Tomah School Board asks WASB for help with critical SLP shortage
Tomah, WI - Nine-year-old Seth is like a lot of boys his age. Playing a game of Nerf Darts is high on his list of priorities.
But for Seth's mom, her priority is making sure he gets the education he needs.
"He's supposed to receive 25 minutes twice a week for his speech," said Brittany Jewell, Seth's mother.
Seth has a mild form of autism and has been taking speech therapy classes in the Tomah School District since he was diagnosed six years ago. But this year, the school district can't offer him, or about 100 other students, services because they don't have enough speech language pathologists.
"It's very difficult for us to have to tell them, we're sorry," said Cindy Zahrte, Tomah School District superintendent. "We just don't have the people-power to assist at this time."
To help find a solution to the critical SLP shortage, the Tomah School Board asked the Wisconsin Association of School Boards to consider helping solve the problem at a state level since the shortage is a state-wide issue. The proposed solution involves changing the licensure laws to allow for an assistant-level position for people with a bachelors degree along with additional training.
"To me it seems like it's just a win-win-win," said John McMullen, Tomah School Board President. "If we could develop another tier of providers. The students desperately need it. It would help them if we could get more access. It would certainly help the school districts."
But not everyone is in support of creating an assistant-level position. The Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Association, the professional organization that represents the people who hold these masters degree-level jobs, is asking its members to oppose the idea.
I contacted the agency and they released this statement which in part says... "A Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders is not sufficient to work semi-independently in the field of speech-language pathology... Creating a licensure pathway with for an unqualified provider is not the best solution."
"I don't necessarily take issue with that statement," said McMullen. "I don't have the expertise and I'm not going to argue with them about those qualifications. I just wish we could get beyond that point. And I think we should be able to because other states apparently have been able to."
As a matter of fact, 19 states already allow people with a bachelors degree to work as SLP support personnel.
"It's at least worthy of discussion," said McMullen. "And I wish the Wisconsin Association would come to the table and try to discuss some of this."
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While personal computer business nowadays is not as lucrative as it used to be many years ago, PCs are integral part of the IT eco-system and nothing can be done without them. Not surprising that the decision of HP to either sell-off or spin-off its personal systems group made its partners among value-added resellers, solutions providers and others very unhappy.
The last week's change of chief executive officer at Hewlett-Packard was welcomed by shareholders, analysts, customers and many others, but Meg Whitman's intention not to reconsider the acquisition of U.K.-based Autonomy for $10.3 billion (which is roughly 10 times revenues and 25 times earnings) and to get rid of personal systems group (PSG) made a lot of people nervous.
"Most of us in the channel want to see HP be more competitive with Apple and other device manufacturers that are coming up and taking a lot of our bread and butter business, and HP taking a step in that direction would be a positive," said Todd Swank, vice president of marketing at system builder Nor-Tech, reports CRN web-site.
Many believe that without confidence in the future of HP and PSG, the current partners of the company will start looking for new hardware/software partners in the coming months and eventually HP will simply lose their loyalty.
"I'd give it one to two quarters before you have cause for partners to start looking around to work with another company. I don't think you'll see [partners] abandoning HP, but you will see cause for them to look around for alternatives," said one HP solution provider who didn't want to be named.
Many observers believe that Meg Whitman simply cannot cancel the decisions made by Leo Apotheker overnight and she needs time to review them and either proceed with the plan or change the company's intetions.
"I don't know if Whitman is the right candidate, but I don't think she can be any worse than Apotheker, so at this point all we can do is give her a little time to get up to speed and take a swing at things," said Daniel Duffy, chief executive officer of Valley Network Solutions.
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In the last 10 years, the May Center has grown dramatically to serve nearly 30,000 people a year as the Center's facilities have evolved to keep pace with the competitive fitness industry. Unlike any other health club, however, the center's emphasis on health care and disease prevention and partnerships with leading New York hospitals create values that extend far beyond treadmills and swimming pools.
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Patrick McDonald and Team USA kept their perfect record intact today with a 5-4 win over Sweden in the round robin of the 2013 World Wheelchair Championship at the Ice Cube Curling Center in Sochi, Russia.
With today's win over Sweden's Jalle Jungnell, McDonald (Madison, Wis.) and teammates David Palmer (Mashpee, Mass.), Jimmy Joseph (New Hartford, N.Y.) and Penny Greely (Green Bay, Wis.) keep pace with Canada's Jim Armstrong, which is 5-0.
"It's always a good game with them," McDonald said about playing against Sweden. "Every game, since I can remember, has come down to last rock, measurement or an extra end. And the last end there was a little nerve-wracking. Dave [Palmer] and I talked about my first stone. We agreed on it, which I think came in a little light, and luckily for us they clipped the guard and we had one in the back that was second count."
Tied 1-1 after two ends of play, the U.S. stole a single in the third end to take its first lead. Sweden countered with a single and a steal as well to start the second half of the regulation eight-end game. The Americans scored a deuce in the sixth, stole one in the seventh and held the Swedes to a single in the eighth to notch the team's third victory of the championship.
"2009 was my first year at a World Championship and we played pretty much the same Swedish team in 2010 [at the Paralympics] ... we lost the bronze to that Swedish team. I took 2011 off for my shoulder. Then we played them last year. This year I am more confident. I throw a lot of stones each season," McDonald said. "After this most people would take a break. The day after we get back I will have more practice sessions. Madison has ice till April 1, I believe. So I'll be there four days a week and practicing until they don't have any ice any more. I love it there. I uprooted the family from California and my daughter is into it now and she's a phenomenal curler for [age] 10!"
The U.S. team returns to the ice Tuesday morning against Canada in the battle of the two unbeaten teams. The USA-Korea (0-4) game that was postponed on Sunday due to the problem with the ice cooling plant has been rescheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
Further qualification points for the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia, will be awarded at the end of this year's world championship. Only 10 teams will qualify for the Games. For more information visit: http://www.worldcurling.org/curling-at-the-paralympics. Results, news and photos from the World Wheelchair Curling Championship 2013 can be seen here on the event website: http://wwhcc2013.curlingevents.com.
Follow live scores and shot-by-shot here: http://wwhcc2013.curlingevents.com/livescores
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I just happened across the adagio site and was immediately in trouble! I have already placed and received (man they are fast!) my first order from adagio.
I only just recently started drinking loose leaf teas and may never go back to (pre-made) bags. I've probably tried at least 6 different kinds of teas from adagio so far and love them all! I haven't invested in much tea ware yet except for a couple of those ingenuiTEA teapots. I think they are great!
I'm looking forward to 'hanging out' here and at some local tea shops that I've found in my area (thanks to the TeaMap).


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To the editor:
Mr. Hessinger:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Adirondack railroad corridor.
In opening, I'd like to tell you I'm one of the relatively few people who have ridden the railroad from Tupper Lake to Thendara in recent times – back in 1980, just before the Olympics. My wife, newborn son and I enjoyed the trip a great deal, even with the unheated cars and occasionally heavy snow. Also, I have been familiar with many miles and spots along the corridor near Tupper Lake, having been a forester for a large landowner through which much of it passed.
I am thoroughly against removing the tracks on any portion of the corridor. I am thoroughly for renovating the rail line to support regular tourist train traffic at least between Thendara and Tupper Lake, hopefully through to Lake Placid. I am thoroughly in support of developing a trail system in the corridor right of way to support bicycles and other wheeled recreation, including wheelchairs in summer, and perhaps a double winter trail for both snowmobiles and cross-country skiing, which I don't believe are compatible on the same trail.
There are adequate and feasible engineering solutions to developing trails through sensitive areas like wetlands and open water. Those scoffing at the possibility have blinders on in selfish support of their own objectives.
Having the rail line functioning would facilitate development and maintenance of a trail system, making material, equipment and labor delivery much easier for the mostly remote, nearly inaccessible corridor.
I recognize the expense of both rehabilitating the rail and developing a trail system is BIG. This should not be an adequate rationale for permanently removing the possibility of rail rehabilitation by taking up the rails.
I have seen miles of 10-mile-an-hour vehicular traffic moving north on New York State Route 28 toward Thendara/Old Forge, burning lots of petroleum fuel while almost not moving. Eventually only the most wealthy of us will be able to afford that fuel on a regular basis. Rail traffic – assuming a healthy ridership level, which is another question entirely – is incredibly more fuel efficient. Don't preclude this possibility by opening up the unit management plan and changing the use of the corridor. Help the interior Adirondack population find ways to optimize the use of the rail corridor for ALL user populations.
Thank you for your consideration.
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text: This hybrid Experimental combines aspects of the DGA-15 and the famous DGA-6 racer. Its builder, Bruce Dickenson, dubbed it the Dickenson-Howard DGA-21. The 21 comes from 15 plus 6. It lives at Santa Paula Airport in Southern California, where Dickenson put together his project without blueprints. The airplane has wooden wings and are built from a spruce bar, birch ribs, and mahogany covering. Read much more in the March 2011 AOPA Pilot ( http://www.aopa.org/members/files/pilot/2011/march/feature_howard.html ), where you can also view a video of the airplane's test flight.—Jill W. Tallman


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WCSU Alumni are Invited to Participate in Commencement 2014!
Continuing with this year's Commencement, we're including alumni as active partners in the celebration. Alumni are invited to participate in the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony taking place on:
Sunday, May 11, 2014
WCSU Westside Campus
We need graduates of the past — you and your peers — to lead the graduates of today as they embark upon the next stage of their association with WCSU.
As a Commencement leader, you will be asked to don a cap and gown and lead the procession of the Class of 2014. Academic regalia will be provided for your use the morning of the ceremony. Commencement will take place at the university's Westside campus with the following activities:
7:30 a.m., Commencement Breakfast, Grand Ballroom, Westside Campus Center
9 a.m., Academic Dress, Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center
10 a.m., Academic Procession, Feldman Arena, O'Neill Center
The ceremony will immediately follow in the Athletic Complex. Special seating will be provided for all alumni participating in the procession.
Over the past several years, alumni — from those celebrating their 50th anniversary each year to our more recent graduates — have participated in Commencement by leading the graduate procession. This tradition is a wonderful way to honor our graduates and welcome them into the WCSU Alumni Association. I hope you will join your fellow alumni this year as we celebrate the Class of 2014.
Please RSVP by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at 203-837-8298 or e-mail


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i have a model for Companies, periods and a namespace for departments. so the user submit values for their company departments on each period. for example the production rate on a current perios. the thing is... should i add period id and company id attributes to every model under departments or should i just add the company id and add the period in a new model called companydepartments that accepts each department as polimorphic the period id and the company id. i accepts ideas too


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Disability Support Services is dedicated to helping students with documented disabilities access all of the educational opportunities and services offered by the College.
There are significant differences in how students obtain accommodations in college than in high school. Academic accommodations are not automatically put in place; students must be self advocates and request services. Students who wish to obtain accommodations for their classes must:
Once registered with DSS, students will be assigned to a DSS advisor. The DSS assigned advisor will assist in developing an educational plan that considers the impact of the disability on educational and career plans. Appointments with the assigned DSS advisor are required for DSS Orientations, academic and career advising, and to pick up Accommodation Memos.
Parents and family members of students with disabilities are invited to participate in a Parents Connect Orientation Session. Designed for all new Harford parents, this program will familiarize you with Harford Community College and everything we have to offer. Parents will have the opportunity to get questions answered as well as gain valuable information to assist you in supporting your student. More information is available on the Parents pages of our website or by contacting email@example.com.
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Saturday, January 14, 2012 - Pictures by Badmintonphoto (Live)
It is still early in the year, but Lee Chong Wei laid down a marker for the Olympics when he reached the final of the Maybank Malaysia Open presented by Proton on Saturday.
The Malaysian (right), who is hoping to win his home tournament for a record equalling eighth time, defeated Chen Long in three tight games to make it a great start to 2012 after having beaten Lin Dan in the Victor Korea Open final last Sunday, the opening OSIM BWF World Superseries tournament of the year.
"It feels good to have beaten the world No.2 (Lin Dan) in South Korea last week and now the world No. 3. It is an important boost as the Olympics will be held this year," said Chong Wei.
"The Chinese players are so hard to beat and to have beaten my two biggest rivals has given me the confidence to go out and try to win my eighth Malaysian title.
"Lin Dan may have lost out on the opening two tournaments of the year, but I believe he and the rest of the Chinese players will surely be at their best by the time the Olympics roll around.
"As such, I have to keep on my toes and train as hard as I normally do."
Chen Long, who had beaten Chong Wei three times in 2011, started sluggishly at the Putra Stadium but came alive towards the end of the first game.
After taking the second game, he looked the more confident player and Chong Wei was forced to dig deep before coming back from 7-3 and 8-4 down in the decider before winning.
The world No. 1 said: "The fans were fantastic and I don't think I would have won if the match was not held in Malaysia.
"They really lifted me when I needed it most and that is why I celebrated so much after clinching the winning point."
He will now meet Japan's Kenichi Tago, who had a free ride into the final when his opponent, Chen Jin, retired with an ankle injury while trailing 3-2 in the opening game.
"It is not a serious injury, neither is it an old one. I just landed awkwardly and didn't feel comfortable at all," said Chen Jin (left). "I'm disappointed but I didn't want to take any risk."
Tago said: "I'm bitterly disappointed as I was really pumped up to face him. It will be difficult against Chong Wei tomorrow as this is his home ground and he is also the world No. 1.
"I have lost two previous Superseries finals to him(All England and French Open) and hope to be third time lucky."
For full results, click here.
Singles: Kenichi Tago (Japan) bt Chen Jin (China) 3-2 retired; Lee Chong Wei (Malaysia) bt Chen Long (China) 21-18, 17-21, 21-13.
Doubles: Fang Chieh Min-Lee Sheng Mu (Taipei) bt Hirokatsu Hashimoto-Noriyasu Hirata (Japan) 21-19, 18-21, 21-12; Cho Gun Woo-Shin Baek Choel (South Korea) bt Chai Biao-Guo Zhendong (China) 26-24, 23-21.
Singles: Wang Yihan (China) bt Saina Nehwal (India) 21-15, 21-16; Wang Xin (China) bt Wang Shixian (China) 21-12, 25-23.
Doubles: Ha Jung Eun-Kim Min Jung (South Korea) bt Shizuka Matsuo-Mami Naito (Japan) 17-21, 21-15, 21-11; Christinna Pedersen-Kamilla Rytter-Juhl (Denmark) Bao Yixin-Zhong Qianxin (China) 21-14, 21-13.
Mixed doubles: Xu Chen-Ma Jin (China) bt Tontowi Ahmad-Liliyana Natsir (Indonesia) 21-17, 21-14; Zhang Nan-Zhao Yunlei (China) bt Chan Peng Soo-Goh Liu Ying (Malaysia) 21-13, 21-16.
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In recent years, the United States has launched the largest international development effort since the Marshall Plan. Since 2001, the U.S. has doubled its assistance to Latin America, quadrupled it for Africa and nearly tripled it worldwide. The U.S. is the world's largest donor of bilateral and multilateral foreign aid. In 2006, the U.S. gave $23.5 billion in official development assistance. This represents less than 1% of its GDP.
Does the U.S. spend too much or too little on foreign aid?
Charles in Ohio writes:
According to the United Nations, the U.S. spends too little. Is the U.S. still at 0.3% in development assistance?
Where does the U.S. rank in absolute terms? Is the U.S. ahead of Denmark, Sweden or Norway? Do those countries give larger portions of aid based on their GDPs?
A few years ago, almost 80% of USAID contracts and grants went directly to American firms operating abroad.
Isn't the UN target for development assistance 0.7%? Where is the U.S. now?
Those were a few questions that came to mind before answering "yes" or "no."
Michael in California writes:
The real question is how much is spent on defense compared to aid, and are those proportions consistent with our national values? I think not. We spend far too much on a military infrastructure that was designed for a war that was and will never be fought. Defense could be FAR less -- more like 1% of GDP if invested strategically in Special Forces, mobility assets, and similar resources better suited to the scale and capabilities being encountered. Now, how 'bout the savings from that going to First: universal health care in the U.S. Second: an appropriate and coordinated international foreign aid rather than the miniscule, in-efficient, and self-serving aid so often seen from the U.S. gov't. People, follow the money and clue-in.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
"Does the U.S. spend too much or too little on foreign aid?"
That is only a question that can be answered by someone trying to put a cap on results.
(no offense intended to fellow forum members or DoS)
GDP as a yardstick? C'mon! Try using the number of lives saved per dollar spent, then perhaps folks globally have something worthy of their values to compare cost to.
Wanted to get that one off my chest for awhile, thanks Dipnote Bloggers for letting me rip.
Michael in California writes:
I don't know if you understand how often our military is used in disaster relief here and around the world, or how that isn't figured into the budget we're discussing here:
Indian Ocean Tsunani - Military provided for 50,000,000 people in 4 countries for 3 months:
* Medical Evac and Transport & Hospital Ships and Land Based Hospitals
* Infrastructure Repair - Road & Bridge clearing, repair & reconstruction
* Water purification, Sewage treatment & Sanitation services
* Temporary Housing for several million people
* Transportation for food and other supplies and some of the food & supplies
* Assistance with burrial and disposal of over 200,000 bodies
* Security Services
Total value $15-20 Billion (Priceless if you needed the services)
If we didn't have hospital ships, assault ships with helipopters, heavy lift aircraft, etc., we wouldn't have been able to respond with these assets or respond with them as swiftly as we did. These assets simply aren't available in the civilian sector. In those situations, the Military Response must be considered to be part of our total foreign aid package.
I believe that, if you do that, you will find we spend far more in foreign aid, in a far less self-serving manner, than you could ever dream, and that is without condiering the billions of dollars American taxpayers send abroad through private charities and various NGO's.
I hope this makes you re-think military spending.
Dave in Illinois writes:
Kudos to Michael from California. Over half of our annual budget goes to military-related costs. This is a very sad and embarrassing breakdown. Why would we pay even a dime to build another stealth bomber? What good is that in the war we are now fighting? Think of what we could do by cutting 25% of that military spending and putting it all into the education system ...assuming the money would make it to the right places through the corridors of pork...
Dan in Maryland writes:
Regarding the issue of foreign aid, clearly there is a moral imperative for the US to make meaningful and significant contributions to assisting those in need around the world. Beyond this moral foundation for our nation's aid to others, many experts have for years raised serious questions about the actual impact some such aid has on international development. A long these lines, here is a provocative expert from former US Secretary of State Dean Acheson summarizing his experience, perspectives and concerns with foreign aid from his service in 1949, i.e., at the beginning of Harry Trumanãs new term as President:
"(In his inaugural address Truman) spoke of the suffering of half the people in the world from inadequate food, disease, and primitive and stagnant economic life, while 'for the first time in history, humanity possesses the knowledge and skill to relieve the suffering of these people.' The United States was pre-eminent in industrial and scientific techniques. Although our material resources available for foreign aid were limited, our resources for technical knowledge were inexhaustible. We should, he said, make them available to others. We should also foster capital investments in areas needing development.
"The aim was to help free peoples through their own efforts to produce more food, clothing, housing and power to lighten their burdens; the method, to 'invite other countries to pool their technological resources in cooperative enterprise' through the United Nations' with the cooperation of business, private capital, agriculture, and labor.ã However, 'the old imperialism' exploitation for foreign profit 'had no place in the concepts of democratic fair dealing.' Our allies in this enterprise were to be 'the millions who hunger and thirst after righteousness'.""Unfortunately, the hyperbole of the inaugural outran the provisions of the budget "and disappointment (in other nations) was general and bitter" as expressed by Dr. Charles Malik of Lebanon, who said that the lack among the poor nations was not technology by capital. Malik called for a large intergovernmental 'Marshall Plan' by the developed countries. In this Dr. Malik was wrong. The success of the Marshall Plan came from its application to the most highly developed societies in the world, who could and did put to efficient use the capital made available to them.
"Today, after twenty years of experience in aid, totaling billions of dollars ã the judgment is strong that capital loans in advance of technical and managerial competence are not only a waste but a disadvantage (through foreign exchange debts) to the borrowing country. Even surplus-food grants can cause cutback rather than development of food production at home and misallocation of resources. As one writer put it: "We have achieved whatever success we had through making the poor productive. The test for aid to poor nations is therefore whether it makes them capable of being productive. If it fails to do so, it is likely to make them even poorer in the 'not so very'long run.""
End quote from Dean Acheson's book Present at the Creation.
One footnote ... I think Truman's term "fair dealing" is a great one, and one that should continue to describe and inform US foreign polciy ... indeed, hopefully the continued conduct of a "fair dealing" foreign policy would in term serve to advance our efforts toward building a "fair peace" around the world.
Joe in TN writes:
1. First your assets have to be valid to comply with actually making charitable contributions. It is easy to spend other peoples money is it not? Is our currency tangible as an asset beyond our own services? Do we have it to give?
2. All monies concerning the military have a much further reaching impact on our economy to begin with. If you were to take all non essential personal out, stop the war, stop military contracting, cut all military spending the unemployment figure would skyrocket. That would have an even greater negative impact on the economy. There are valid resources connected to our overall economy that go past the immediate. If you want to look at the figures, go beyond the box.
3. It is pro active for the idea of democracy to see people fed, housed, educated and with minimalist health care. It is a positive that every child will remember who receives aid. Again, it goes beyond the immediate. Given this, it is one of the most neglected methods of productive propaganda possible for our International National Security interest. I know this seems contradictory to statement one; but I like to expose more than one side or element and even defend it. My personal belief is irrelevant to facts.
We still do more than any other country, but is it enough seems the real issue and I'm not sure that the figures for Debut Forgiveness are included in what was mentioned.
What I do find disturbing is that our citizenship needs fiscal aid now, they need debut forgiveness and the minimalist offset of a problem directly related to our own Legislations is less that what we give others. Is this enough?
Zharkov in the USA writes:
We spend far too much on foreign aid and we are borrowing the money in order to give it away. If a business did this, one would assume it was run by idiots.
If the US federal government merely obeyed the law, the question of how much foreign aid is too much would never arise. Whatever the amount, it can never be enough even if foreign basic needs are satisfied, because wants become needs and human greed has no end. Poor nations remain poor as a result of bad laws, universal corruption and bad management. There is no moral or legal obligation to supply such bandit nations with money from American workers. Foreign aid unjustly rewards bad government, corrupt officials, and prolongs their power.
Article 1, Section 8 of the US Constitution lists the limited powers of Congress, of which none include "foreign aid" which may better be described as an unlawful gift of federal funds because the source of power regarding foreign nations do not include foreign aid. Foreign aid is charity, not commerce, and has nothing to do with appointing ambassadors.
Congress cannot make gifts of money to foreign officials. Apart from taxation, the fiscal powers of Congress are based on the grant of power to borrow money and coin money, and regulate the value of money. There is no legislative power to give money away. If such a fiscal power ever existed, Congress would not have felt the need for the 27th Amendment regarding their own salaries.
In the First Constitutional Convention, the suggestion to offer a provision allowing federal aid to the states was quickly rejected by the Convention. Both Madison and Jefferson held the view that the power to tax and spend DID NOT confer upon Congress the right to do whatever it thought to be in the best interests of the nation, but to only further the ends specified in Article 1, Section 8 and elsewhere in the Constitution. While Alexander Hamilton believed Congress should have broad powers to spend for the general welfare of Americans, his minority view was rejected by the majority of Members. Hamilton would, however, surely have agreed that Congress had no power to make gifts of tax money to foreign nobility and their nations.
The First Congress refused to make a loan to a glass manufacturer after several members expressed the view that it would be unconstitutional. The Fourth Congress did not believe it was constitutional to provide funds for relief to the citizens of Savannah, Georgia, after a fire destroyed the entire city. These decisions reflect the view that gifts of federal funds was not a power of Congress. A proposal in Jefferson's 1806 State of the Union Address to amend the Constitution to permit grants of funds for domestic projects was never adopted.
President Madison vetoed as unconstitutional federal grants for domestic aid for improvements as did President Andrew Jackson, who hoped to end such grants by terming them, "this dangerous doctrine".
In 1847 and 1857, Presidents Polk and Buchanan vetoed legislation to fund domestic improvements typical of pork barrel grants that we see today. President Polk said in his veto, "that to interpret the Spending Clause to permit such appropriations would allow combinations of individual and local interests to absorb the revenues of the nation and plunge the nation into hopeless indebtedness." President Buchanan said that funds raised from taxpayers were "confined to the execution of the enumerated powers delegated to Congress."
The Constitutional interpretation of Jefferson, Madison, Buchanan and the majority of the founders, was the prevailing view for the first 70 years and the Constitution remains unchanged on this point. There is no power whatsoever in Congress to grant foreign aid.
In South Dakota vs. Dole, the court adopted a four element test to assess the constitutionality of federal aid to local communities in the US:
1. The spending power must be exercised "for the general welfare" of America's citizens;
2. The conditions imposed on receiving the funds must be clear and unambiguous;
3. The spending must be related to a particular national project or program;
4. There must be no other constitutional provisions that independently prohibit the spending.
Justice O'Conner dissented, and noted that "if the Spending Power is to be limited only by Congress' notion of the general welfare, the reality...is that the Spending Clause gives power to Congress to become a parliament of the whole people, subject to no restrictions save such as are self-imposed. This was not the Framers' plan and is not the meaning of the Spending Clause."
The Constitution granted only limited power to Congress, so that foreign aid must be presumed unconstitutional unless there is some constitutional provision specifically authorizing it.
If domestic aid was questionable under the Constitution, then foreign aid is unconstitutional per se.
Jack in Costa Rica writes:
I think the best people who can answer that question are those people behind on that affairs. An alloted amount for that must honestly give to the aid, otherwise they project a ridiculous facade to the people of America. Personally, the U.S. is relatively doing the right thing. I do not think they spend too much or too little on foreign aid.
God bless America!
Brad in Canada writes:
The U.S. government's foreign aid budget is lower (% wise) than other governments, but the U.S. carries enormous costs as the world's policeman. In addition, private donations from the generous American population, enabled by low U.S. tax rates, enhance the giving.
The aim of foreign aid should for the most part, be to help the recipients become self-sustaining. As such, I find the concept of forever dedicating an annual percentage of GDP to be abhorrent because demand will simply grow as more money becomes available.
I recommend more attention be paid to ensuring value for money donated. The Palestinian government for example, has done nothing to enhance peace with Israel, carries on with anti-Israel and anti-Semitic propaganda of various kinds, gives half its money to Hamas and even promotes anti-Americanism!
Simply put, funding this kind of thing is idiotic. Sorry to be blunt but it appalls me and I can only hope that other projects are bearing fruit; some of the activities in Africa seem to be more sensible but I'd stop money going to South Africa due to the anti-American belligerence of that country.
James in Colorado writes:
Give a man a fish, and you'll keep him fed for a day.
Teach a man to fish, and you'll keep him fed for the rest of his life.
Also, with regard to military funding compared to international aid, I feel the two functions should be melded.
NB in Pakistan writes:
If we consider the amount of aid the world requires as a result of diseases, hunger, natural & man-made calamaties, and the contributions of the rest of the countries of the world, then the U.S. comes out on the top of the spenders on foreign aid. It's sheer generosity on part of the U.S. to put such a load on itself, but it does, and the needy world should be grateful.
Joe in Tennessee writes:
It is pro active for the idea of democracy to see people fed, housed, educated and with minimalist health care. It is a positive that every child will remember who receives aid. Again, it goes beyond the immediate. Given this, it is one of the most neglected methods of productive propaganda possible for our International National Security interest.
It may be hard for some people to realize that we do teach them skills, but without security to utilize their skills for basic survival due to the constant regime changes in many areas, it seems fruitless. When the people are so hungry the crush the seeds we give them to plant, it seems fruitless...but for those who think it is a waste or idiotic let me ask you this: If you were walking with you lunch and seen a child crying because they had nothing to eat, would you feed them, even if it was all you had for the rest of the day. If your answer is no, your not dignified enough to call yourself a human being, much less an American.
We do what we can with what we have to work with at the time of aid. That is a sad reality, but a fact that seems to delude some of you. America does provide more than any other single country on earth.
Not all wars are won with bullets.
NB in Pakistan writes:
@ Joe in Tennessee -- Sat Apr-05 posting.
"If you were walking with your lunch and see a child crying because they had nothing to eat, would you feed them, even if it was all you had for the rest of the day. If your answer is no, you're not dignified enough to call yourself a human being, much less an American."
Wow Joe!!! How well spoken! This is what humanity is all about.
John in Greece writes:
I agree with you that not all wars are won with bullets. But, on the other hand, it is extremely cynical and dangerous to describe Foreign Aid programs as productive propaganda. If we choose this approach nobody can do anything for the rest of the world on the ground that he will have to face the characterisation of propagandist.
If U.S. Foreign Aid programs are characterized (by you) as propagandistic mechanisms, how should we describe the "Good Willing" of Russia to sell nuclear materials and technology to Iran making excuses that they do it in order to help the guys produce... electricity? Etc.
How can we describe the very strange political stance of Germany, France and Spain during the recent NATO meeting and the political decisions made there, that can be easily analyzed as a straight provocative strategy in order for them to sell European airplanes and war ships.
This is propaganda!
At least, America, through these programs offers food and money.
Concerning your example with the crying child, I strongly disagree with you. It does not make someone human, or more American, if he decides to kill himself in order to save someone else. America did it with hard work and sacrifices. Africa -among other areas in Earth- did not, at least yet. This does not mean that U.S.A. should sacrifice all Americans in order to save all the others.
Because I am not quite sure that in the next "history chapter", all the others will sacrifice themselves in order to save Americans that according to your suggestion will have become hungry enough to make the others full.
On this basis, I think that your your example is a bit romantic and communistic, since, in fact, you also suggest that rich people must sell everything and offer it to the poor. However, this system has already been proved a total social disaster in the recent Soviet experiment.
Mary in Florida writes:
We're measuring assistance as a percentage of the GDP? Foreign aid is both a moral imperative and a responsibility we have as one of the wealthiest countries in the world. We clearly do not go far enough in many instances.
NB in Pakistan writes:
@ John in Greece -- Joe in Tennessee doesn't say anywhere that one should give away everything one has and kill oneself to save others; It's figurative speech that Joe has used. Well, at least that's how I understand it.
John in Greece writes:
What the others do Mary?
What the other countries do for the "issue"?
[(GDP = consumption + gross investment + government spending + (exports − imports)]
At least, America gives whatever morally, ethically and logically can afford to offer.
From the heart of Democracy and? caring for others.
Who "tolds" you that the U.S of America. is the wealthiest country? Because, I think that... this is what you mean?
They (Americans), like you I hope ...except if you are a "visitor" there, writing from a non-defined college library computer base- fight for everyday life. Americans did it and still keep on do working for a better life.
What about China?
Some people say that (Chinese) are probably more poor "in general", but if you count the billions of the country's population you will end up that China is richer. Especially concerning GDP.
What China offers to the rest of the world, besides Burma and Tibet?


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I'm just trying to work out how something will work with REST.
My Task and Document Model have a habtm relationship. When you add a new Document you must add it to a Task. However I want to give the option of adding it to other tasks later. I don't want to do this through the edit/update page - I want it to be a distinctly seperate action (kind of like a tagging idea). I'm actually going to be doing something similar to this with other models too.
How can I do this RESTfully? Do I just have to break out of REST and create a new action in my Document controller, or should I create a seperate controller for document_tasks? Or is there some way I haven't thought of yet?


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About the Competitive Branch
The Alaska Rush Competitive Branch is divided into three divisions using the US Youth Soccer Birth Year Matrix [pdf]:
- U11-U12: Youth Division
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There is generally a first team and a second team (Black) in each age group. All other teams formed are called advanced teams. Players have made a decision to play competitive soccer and are placed based upon their passion and ability.
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Each age group progresses differently, and at Alaska Rush, we are progressive in how we go about developing our players. To read about our Alaska Rush Long-Term Player Development Model .
List of Programs in the Competitive Branch:
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Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Recipe
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (chunky or smooth will both work, so pick your favorite kind)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons whole milk (add more if you prefer a more wet dough)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mix everything in a big mixing bowl.
- Eat!
Remember: this is a recipe for raw cookie dough. If you bake the peanut butter cookie dough, it won't turn into perfect peanut butter cookies; it does not contain baking powder, baking soda, or eggs. The peanut butter cookie dough is meant to be eaten straight from the bowl - just like you would anyway, but without the guilt.
Want More?
- If you prefer a more classic chocolate chip cookie dough, check out my chocolate chip cookie dough recipe and my cookie dough cupcakes.
- How about peanut butter cookie dough frosting?
Peanut Butter, You?
Long time readers know that I don't like peanut butter and I vowed never to make flavors that I don't personally like. In this case, I made a batch of the cookie dough with almond butter and a batch with the peanut butter. I taste-tested the almond butter batch and loved it (I highly recommend that you try this recipe with all kinds of nut butters) and relied on my testers to tell me how much they enjoyed the peanut butter batch.
Thanks to Janice Willis for her idea to make peanut butter cookie dough. She left me a note on my Facebook page requesting a recipe. If there is ever something you'd like me to try, let me know. No promises, but I'll do my best to either make it or point you in the right direction to find a recipe.