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On April 11, 2011, President Barack Obama released the following statement on events in Côte d'Ivoire:
"The United States welcomes the decisive turn of events in Côte d'Ivoire, as former President Laurent Gbagbo's illegitimate claim to power has finally come to an end. This represents a victory for the democratic will of the Ivoirian people, who have suffered for far too long through the instability that followed their election. Today, the people of Côte d'Ivoire have the chance to begin to reclaim their country, solidify their democracy, and rebuild a vibrant economy that taps the extraordinary potential of the Ivoirian people.
"In the four months that have passed since Alassane Ouattara was elected President, the United States and international community have strongly supported the results of Côte d'Ivoire's democratic election, and the right of the Ivoirian people to determine their own destiny. These results came after several years of support by the international community for Côte d'Ivoire's peace and democratic processes. The United Nations Security Council, members of the African Union, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have all worked to advance the goal of a democratic Côte d'Ivoire in which the rule of the people is stronger than the rule of one man. The United States commends the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire and French forces for the actions that they have taken to protect civilians.
"For President Ouattara and the people of Côte d'Ivoire, the hard work of reconciliation and rebuilding must begin now. President Ouattara will need to govern on behalf of all the people of Côte d'Ivoire, including those who did not vote for him. All militia groups should lay down their weapons and recognize an inclusive military that protects all citizens under the authority of President Ouattara. The victims and survivors of violence deserve accountability for the violence and crimes that have been committed against them. The international community must continue to support the people of Côte d'Ivoire as they turn the page to a more hopeful and democratic future. In that effort, a democratic Côte d'Ivoire that respects the rights of its people will always have a friend in the United States of America."
Before delivering remarks with Finnish Foreign Minister Dr. Cai-Goran Alexander Stubb, Secretary Clinton commented on the situation in Côte d'Ivoire. The Secretary said:
"...This transition sends a strong signal to dictators and tyrants throughout the region and around the world: They may not disregard the voice of their own people in free and fair elections, and there will be consequences for those who cling to power.
"We commend the [United Nations], the government and people of France, and other members of the international community who have worked diligently to ensure the safety and security of the Ivoirian people throughout this crisis. We also call upon all Ivoirians to remain calm and contribute to building a peaceful future for their country.
"Now the hard work begins. We look forward to working with President Ouattara as he implements his plan for reconciliation, economic development, and recovery."
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Thing about "regime replacement therapy" is that men come and go but the therapy helps folks abide in a better mindset.
And before the rejoicing, comes a general sigh of relief in most cases of hard won freedom.
(One of those patterns of human behavior I've noted of late.)
We need a freekin' like-minded miracle in Lybia...
'nuff said.
Hubert W. in the Virgin Islands writes:
I have just learnt that Mr. Gbagbo has been offered a professorship in the US as a means of helping to defuse the crisis in Ivory Coast. Even though options in politics sometimes boil down to choosing the lesser of two evils, the US has to be careful that this decision(if true) is not seen as the US facilitating an easy way out for the brutal dictator, Mr. Gbagbo. Gone are the days when the world would turn a blind eye to such hypocrisy. It is always dicey, having to deal with such situations but we all have to realise that the world has changed and everyone is watching and listening to everyone as we go about our daily business, whether as individuals or individual states. Carefully managed information and moral authority are the primary currencies used by sophisticated people and nations in today's complex dynamic of simply relating to each other. The days of flaunting financial,political, cultural, economic and militaristic might are over, at least for the time being. Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton are competently leading the USA into this new dispensation.


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Harold C. Schweiss
SHERBURN – A Mass of Christian Burial and Polka Mass for Harold C. Schweiss, 71, of rural Sherburn, Minn., and formerly of Fairfax, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Sherburn, Minn., with Father Brian Sutton as Celebrant and Father Charles Quinn as Con-Celebrant. Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at St. Andrew's Catholic Cemetery in Fairfax, Minn.
Harold died suddenly on Wednesday morning, Jan. 29, 2014, at his home in rural Sherburn, Minn. Visitation and a time of sharing memories with the Schweiss family will be held from 4-8 p.m. today at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Sherburn and one hour prior to the Mass in the Parish Center in St. Luke's Catholic Church on Tuesday. There will be a Parish Prayer Service today at 4 p.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Personal words of comfort may be sent to the family online at www.kramerfuneralhome.com
Harold Charles Schweiss was born March 2, 1942, in New Ulm, Minn., to Alexander and Christina (Homan) Schweiss. He graduated from Hector High School, Hector, Minn. On June 21, 1966, Harold was united in marriage to Mary Stoeber of Cogswell, N.D., at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Fairfax Minn. They farmed in the Fairfax area until 1973 when they purchased Terfehr Mfg. of Ceylon, Minn., where he continued to manufacture the product he purchased plus the products he designed. In 1978 they purchased the "old hemp plant" at Sherburn, Minn., and continued to manufacture his products. In 1999, the business was sold but during retirement he continued to "tinker" with new ideas. Harold was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Sherburn Council #8289, the 4th Degree Knights of the Wells Assembly. He greatly enjoyed riding his three-wheel motorcycle and belonged to the Prairie Riders Cycle Club of Minnesota and Iowa. Harold was a Stine seed dealer. He raised horses and other animals at his rural farm home. When he could, he enjoyed traveling, going to casinos, deer hunting, playing cards, dancing, especially the polka, shaking dice, and going to coffee to share his knowledge promoting health and wellness.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Schweiss of rural Sherburn; daughter, DeLaine (Wade) Krenz of Fairmont; son, Darren (Kathy) Schweiss of New Prague; daughter, Desiree (Troy) Jensen of rural East Chain; daughter, Dynette (Jeff) Goodmanson of Lino Lakes. Harold was a proud grandfather to Duane (Sarah) Cox, Tyler Krenz (fiance, Hannah), Preston Krenz, Sara Krenz, Christopher Krenz, Jesse Schweiss, Cortney Schweiss, Tristan Jensen, Mariah Jensen, Tayla Goodmanson, and Ryan Goodmanson. He also is survived by brothers and sisters, Theresa (Bud) Spaeth of Morgan, Gena Hanson of Hutchinson, Juliann (Ray) Brooks of Warsaw, Mo., Juliette (Leon) Weber of Winthrop, Lawrence (Sue) Schweiss of Fairfax, Aggie (Mark) Mattes of Winthrop, Mike (Julie) Schweiss of Fairfax, Leo (Cindy) Schweiss of Fairfax, David (Cindy) Schweiss of Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Clara (Arnie) Berscheid of Grey Eagle; several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister at birth.
Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to St. Luke's Catholic Church, or Food for the Poor Inc., Sacred Heart Haiti Missions Inc., and Fox Lake Conservation League Inc.

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A while back there was a long and heated thread about cars parking at the bend of 12 1/2 mile road near the Novi Tree Farm Trail (aka Lakeshore Park), how the local residents didn't like it and the local police were going to be writing tickets to any offenders. So, I rode there the other night for the first time this spring, parked at a friends house nearby and entered the trail in this area. Saw a guy in a Subaru sitting there getting ready to ride and told him about this situation which caused him to look at me like I was crazy. It's your choice to take the chance I told him & rode off.
Get done riding, come out at the same area and there were like 7 cars parked there. Looked around and there are no signs posted, so obviously this isn't being enforced or it hasn't taken effect yet ? I was just wondering what the status is ? It's not my intention to throw gas on this fire, but just to inform riders to avoid getting tickets or making the local residents angry at us.


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Coffee Talk
By Rebecca Teti
Coffee Talk -- an online community of Catholics supporting each other, talking things through, and sharing tips about family life-- will re-launch with new topics each day this coming Monday, November 19th.
Join us each day to discuss the following:
- Monday: Parenting. Any age, any stage. Ask your questions, share your strategies, commiserate, and learn.
- Tuesday: Open Forum. What would you like to talk about?
- Wednesday: Natural Family Planning. Questions, tips, reality checks. Share your blessings and get support when it's hard.
- Thursday: Marriage. Let's help each other keep our marriages strong through prayer, encouragement and shared wisdom.
- Friday: Changing Roles. Not sure yet if that's really what we're going to call this topic, but it will be a forum for parents of adult children, people who are caring for elderly parents or for grandchildren.
- Saturday: Education. Homeschooling, parochial schooling, public schooling.
That's starting next week, so spread the word.
Today and tomorrow, let's stick with Open Forum. What's on your mind that you'd like to discuss today?
If you're new to coffee talk, I like the way CD editor Danielle Bean described it yesterday. "For newcomers, this open forum is a place to share what's on your mind/ask a question/vent a problem/offer encouragement/share a story, etc. Just think of this as a room full of like-minded Catholic women with a variety of life experiences and all kinds of wisdom and encouragement to share. What might you like to ask -- anything big or small?" What is your family doing for Thanksgiving this year?
What do you think about the church advocating single payer health insurance for everyone in America? It works in many countries already, it saves the government a considerable amount of money (which is huge in this "fiscal cliff" "crisis" we now face), and it doesn't leave ANYBODY uninsured. Sounds like the perfect plan to me. Aetna, the third largest private, for-profit health insurer in America, pays its CEO $10,000,000 a year and makes nearly $2 billion/ year in profit (yet pays no income tax). I do not think we can afford this kind of capitalistic outrage any more.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (286 votes).
In short: Good, well organised raceIn full: Another well organised event like last year.I did the half marathon...the 2nd half of the course was definately harder but no real steep inclines.Date of review: September 5, 2010
In short: good day outDate of review: September 5, 2010
In short: Well organised city marathon. The course had a few hill but nothing too bad. Thanks to the marshalls and people manning the drinks stations. The only improvement - energy drinks on the second lap. I'll be back next year.Date of review: September 5, 2010
In short: Marathon in the Rain!!In full: A different race. A mix of estates, parks, shops. Good organisation and plenty of drinks stations. A fair price to enter and a friendly start/finish area. A big thank you to all those that helped with the event it's just a shame about the rain! Still managed a 3hr 36min so still a fair time. Date of review: September 5, 2010
In short: A bit dull and grey - too 'estate-y' for my liking..In full: Well what can I say, I ran this back in September 2008 and although I can't recall every single little detail about it, I do remember it putting me off Marathons for a good while..Admittedly, I didn't have much to compare it to, but after running Stratford and Abingdon Marathon and feeling an incredible sense of warmth atmosphere wise, I must say Wolverhampton for me wasn't too inspiring.Just remember running round a load of housing estates and there not being much else. Lots of long roads that dragged on endlessly and some quite challenging inclines at times..Organisation was generally alright but the start was a bit staggered due to the other events going on..Finish line was a bit of a joke really - not very grand or spectacular, but then I suppose it isn't a huge race.Medal was a bit disappointing too - black and red 'Wolverhampton City Marathon Events' - I'm presuming the same medal was given out to all the cyclists, half Marathoners and Marathoners.. Nothing like some of the lovely gold ones you get at other events..The Ron Seal of Marathons IMHO - does what it says on the tin.Date of review: October 19, 2009
In short: My first half and I loved itIn full: This was my first half marathon, and I really enjoyed it. In fact it made my second "bigger" race a bit of a let down. Bit of a problem at the start with a car trying to push though, and a lack of mile markers wasn't helpful, but the atmosphere was great, and I don't mind narrow streets / paths provided that there aren't too many people on them running in groups, which there weren't. Can't wait for next year!Date of review: October 11, 2009
In short: A freindly race, not kind on the 2 loops or running throught housings estates. EnjoyableDate of review: October 4, 2009
In short: An enjoyable race, but nothing specialIn full: I really enjoyed this race. I had read last years reviews and feared the worst and was pleasantly surprised. A little cheeky in some places but well organised and a really friendly atmosphere. I look forward to coming back and having a go at the full marathon.Date of review: October 2, 2009
In short: Very well organised, plenty of encouragment from marshalls and water station helpersDate of review: September 26, 2009
In short: I loved it, mile marker thing was lame, but I had my Garmin...Got a PB and ran my first sub 2hr half, super speedy first 7 miles then hills! Overall fast and great for a beginner, will deffo do this again next year, oh and great medal and goody bag!Date of review: September 16, 2009
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Topic: Converting rails 2 link_to_remote with :complete to rails 3
In my Rails 2.3 app I had a bunch of links like this:
<%= link_to_remote "show/hide, '#', :complete => visual_effect(:toggle_appear, "deck-"+deck.id.to_s)%>
Basically using a link to nowhere to use Rails-generated javascript effects. I realize this was probably never the ideal design, but what's the Rails 3 way to do something like this? I don't need to hit the server; I just need a link that kicks off a javascript toggle.
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Fed Moving to September Taper Target (Update 1)
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Minutes of the Federal Reserve's June policy-making meeting showed that several members agreed the central bank should start to reduce monetary stimulus in light of improving labor conditions.
The minutes, which further detail the June meeting and subsequent policy statement, show many differing opinions among central bankers.
A growing number of analysts and economists think the Fed could be moving towards a September scaling down of asset purchases.
"It's not a done deal and there is still July/August labor market data," said Tanweer Akram, senior economist at ING Investment Management. "Provided those are decent numbers around 175,000 to 200,000
Members indicated a move to scale back asset purchases was necessary given the decline in labor unemployment and an increase in private jobs.
Read the full statement below:
Discussion of Guidelines for Policy Normalization
In light of the changes in the System Open Market Account (SOMA) portfolio over the past two years, the Committee again discussed its strategy for the eventual normalization of the stance of monetary policy and the size and composition of the Federal Reserve's balance sheet that was released in the minutes of the Committee's June 2011 meeting. Although most participants saw this review as prudent longer-range planning, some felt that the discussion was premature. Meeting participants, in general, continued to view the broad principles set out in 2011 as still applicable. Nonetheless, they agreed that many of the details of the eventual normalization process would likely differ from those specified two years ago, that the appropriate details would depend in part on economic and financial developments between now and the time when it becomes appropriate to begin normalizing monetary policy, and that the Committee would need to provide additional information about its intentions as that time approaches. Participants continued to think that the Federal Reserve should, in the long run, hold predominantly Treasury securities. Most, however, now anticipated that the Committee would not sell agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) as part of the normalization process, although some indicated that limited sales might be warranted in the longer run to reduce or eliminate residual holdings. A couple of participants stated that they preferred that the Committee make no decision about sales of MBS until closer to the start of the normalization process. Participants agreed that the Committee's focus continued to be on providing appropriate monetary accommodation to promote a stronger recovery in the context of price stability and so judged that additional discussion regarding policy normalization should be deferred.


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The Green Bay Packers put the pads on for the first time this week as they went through their final tune-up before week 3 of the preseason against the Seattle Seahawks. Aaron Rodgers returned to the field after missing Tuesday with a head cold. The only player not practicing that was able to go yesterday was undrafted rookie OLB Andy Mulumba who sat with a knee injury. Of concern to the Packers, first round pick Datone Jones rolled the same ankle that had kept him out of practice recently, and he was forced to drop out of practice. His status for Friday is now even more up in the air than it was before. Rookie WR Charles Johnson (knee) practiced for the first time since July, and WR Randall Cobb (bicep) did limited work as well.
As far as practice itself, Head Coach Mike McCarthy was not happy with the work out there today. He made that clear several times during his post-practice press conference. McCarthy said this practice was supposed to be like a Friday in-season practice on a six-day week. "There's a number of moving parts, but players are supposed to practice and when the pads are on you have to practice a certain way and we didn't do that," McCarthy said.
Just when Mason Crosby appeared to be gaining the upper-hand in the kicking competition with Giorgio Tavecchio, Crosby missed three straight field goals Wednesday from 42, 42, and 44 yards away. "He didn't have a good day, probably like a lot of our other guys didn't have a very good day today," McCarthy said after practice.
It appears RB DuJuan Harris is ready to go after his first full week of practice. Harris, who finished last year as the starter, is being given the chance to start with the #1 offense during practice. He and Eddie Lacy continue to show good burst. The battle at right tackle may not be over yet. Marshall Newhouse continues to get some reps, but you have to wonder if Don Barclay can seal the job up with great performance against Seattle.
In a two-minute drill with the scout offense vs. the #1 defense, the drive ended as B.J. Coleman scrambled around before eventually being intercepted by Micah Hyde at the goal line. Hyde continues to work as the #2 CB behind Sam Shields with Tramon Williams out and Casey Hayward just returning this week. Speaking of Hayward, he picked off Vince Young in the end zone to end practice. The play fo the day no doubt belong to TE Brandon Bostick who made a one-handed catch in the end zone between CB Davon House and S Chaz Powell. Bostick has been flashing in practice some lately and will need to make some plays vs. Seattle Friday in a wide open backup tight end battle. Rodgers was his sharp self as usual today. During a "move the ball" drill, Rodgers connected on touchdowns to TE Jake Stoneburner, WR James Jones and TE Jermichael Finley.
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Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance
In 2013, the City of Boston enacted the Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO). This Ordinance requires Boston's large- and medium-sized buildings to report their annual energy and water use to the City of Boston, after which the City makes the information publicly available. Additionally, every five years, buildings need to complete an energy assessment or energy action; exemptions are provided for buildings that are already efficient or are making significant progress on energy efficiency.
As a key component of Boston's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2020, energy reporting and disclosure is intended to provide information and encourage building owners and tenants to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, and utilize incentives such as Renew Boston.


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My brewing vessel is 16 ounces right now. I can't wait to receive my kyuso from Den's. I'd like to make that my every day tea pot.
Today I had loose leaf sencha from Harney & Sons. The first steep was delicious. The second steep tasted more grassy and thicker. I did not do a third steep. Moving the dial down on the utiliTEA helped make the steeps taste less bitter.
I just returned from a tastefully simple party, where GASP! there was no tea. However, I told 3 people about teachat and they were very excited about looking into joining and trying samples from adagio. I am turning into a tea proselytizer!


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Palm Beach County attorney Theodore Leopold (right), managing partner of the consumer justice law firm Leopold Law, was recently elected president of Public Justice. The national organization, headquartered in Washington, D.C., has been dedicated to justice with an onus on public interest through precedent-setting and individual and class-action litigation since 1982. With one of the widest-ranging dockets of any public interest law firm in the nation, Public Justice says it has gone after "deceptive pharmaceutical companies, irresponsible manufacturers, unscrupulous payday lenders, unjust employers, punitive credit card companies, unfair school athletic programs, inhumane government detention centers, dangerous food producers and reckless polluters" to enact public change for good. Currently, Public Justice is spearheading an antibullying campaign designed to hold accountable school administrators and teachers who fail to protect the students in their care.
Leopold joins the prestigious origination as president, heading a staff and private attorneys in the next round of public-interest cases bound to shape our collective future. He has a solid portfolio himself, with a seat on the steering committee in the National Managed Care Class Action and the plaintiffs' settlement committee for the Ford/Firestone National Class Action. He also serves on the plaintiffs' trial team in the Rail Freight Fuel Surcharge Antitrust Litigation.
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U.S. Men's Update: Kazan Looking for One More Win
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 12, 2010) – Zenit Kazan, the Russian team that includes Lloy Ball (Fort Wayne, Ind.) and Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawaii), is one match away from winning the Russian Super League championship.
Kazan swept Lokomotiv Belogorie in their first two matches in the best-of-five playoff series.
On May 8, Kazan defeated Belogorie, 25-21, 26-24, 25-15. Stanley scored 10 points on nine kills and one block and had a kill percentage of 0.47. Ball scored three points on one kill and two aces. He set the team to a 0.48 kill percentage and a 0.41 hitting percentage.
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On May 9, Kazan topped Belogorie, 25-14, 25-21, 25-18. Stanley scored 12 points on eight kills, one block and three aces. His kill percentage was 0.44. Ball scored three points on two kills and one block. He set the team to a 0.56 kill percentage and a 0.45 hitting percentage.
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The next match is scheduled for May 13.
It turns out Lokomotiv Novosibirsk, the Russian Super League team of David Lee (Alpine, Calif.) and Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.), was not quite done for the season. Although the team lost in the semifinals to Lokomotiv Belogorie, it is now playing a best-of-five, third-place tournament against Dynamo Moscow.
Novosibirsk is 1-1 with Moscow after two matches.
On May 8, Novosibirsk defeated Moscow, 3-1 (23-25, 27-25, 33-31, 25-18). Priddy scored 18 points on 14 kills and four blocks and had a 0.61 kill percentage and a 0.52 hitting percentage. Lee added 10 points on six kills, three blocks and one ace. With no hitting errors, His kill and hitting percentages were 0.55.
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On May 9, Moscow came back to sweep Novosibirsk, 25-16, 25-18, 25-20. Priddy scored six points on five kills and one block. His kill percentage was 0.33. Lee added four points on three kills and one block. His kill percentage was 0.43.
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The series will continue on May 13.
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On May 15, the U.S. men's A2 team will scrimmage at 5:30 p.m. and the U.S. National Team will scrimmage at 7:30 p.m. at JSerra Catholic High School, 26351 Junipero Serra Road in San Juan Capistrano.
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On May 21, the U.S. men's A2 team will scrimmage at 5:30 p.m. and the U.S. National Team will scrimmage at 7:30 p.m. at the Walter Pyramid at 1250 North Bellflower Blvd., in Long Beach.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for kids and seniors and LBSU students will get in free. Tickets are available at the Walter Pyramid box office or online at www.longbeachstate.com.
- What years did U.S. Men's National Team Head Coach Alan Knipe play on the U.S. National Team?
- For which Olympic teams has U.S. Men's Assistant Coach Gary Sato served as assistant coach?
- At how many Olympic Games has Pepperdine men's head coach Marv Dunphy worked with the U.S. Men's National Team?
Benfica, the Portuguese league team that includes Alfee Reft (Oxnard, Calif.) and Robert Tarr (Cape Canaveral, Fla.), lost the playoff championship to Sporting Espinho, falling 3-2 on May 8.
Touzinsky Appearance
Scott Touzinsky (St. Louis, Mo.) signed autographs, took pictures and showed off his 2008 Olympic gold medal at the ShowMe Qualifier on April 30 in Kansas City, Mo.
To view a photo gallery, click here.
Summer Training
The summer training block for the U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team began May 3 at the USA National Team Center in the American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Calif.
Players on the A2 team will be preparing for the NORCECA Pan American Cup on May 22-30 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Players on the National Team will be training for the FIVB World League, which begins June 4 when the team will be in Russia for the first weekend.
Here is a list of the players who are in the gym:
Ryan Ammerman (S; Parker, Colo.; UC Irvine)
Matt Anderson (OH; West Seneca, N.Y.; Penn State)
Kevin Hanson (S; Newport Beach, Calif.; Stanford)
Andy Hein (MB; Carol Spring, Ill.; Pepperdine)
Tyler Hildebrand (S; Mesa, Ariz.; Long Beach State)
Tom Hoff (MB; Park Ridge, Ill.; Long Beach State)
Russell Holmes (MB; Fountain Valley, Calif.; BYU)
Max Holt (MB; Cincinnati, Ohio; Penn State)
Jayson Jablonsky (OH; Yorba Linda, Calif.; UC Irvine)
Rich Lambourne (L; Tustin, Calif.; BYU)
Cody Loe (MB; Chatsworth, Calif.; Cal State Northridge)
Paul Lotman (OH; Lakewood, Calif.; Long Beach State)
Andy McGuire (L; Manhattan Beach, Calif.; UCSB)
Matt McKinney (Opp; Santa Ynez, Calif.; UCLA)
Evan Patak (Opp; Pleasanton, Calif.; UCSB)
Sean Rooney (OH; Wheaton, Ill.; Pepperdine)
Riley Salmon (OH; League City, Texas; Pierce College)
Jacob Schkud (OH; Santa Monica, Calif.; Hawaii)
Donald Suxho (S; Korce, Albania; USC)
Brian Thornton (S; San Clemente, Calif.; UC Irvine)
Scott Touzinsky (OH; St. Louis, Mo.; Long Beach State)
Dustin Watten (L; Long Beach, Calif.; Long Beach State)
Matt Webber (OH; Brentwood, Calif.; UC Irvine)
Jonathan Winder (S; Irvine, Calif.; Pepperdine)
Ball's E-Book Now Available
Lloy Ball's biography, The Biggest Mistake I Never Made, is now available for download.
The book details the life and career of Ball, a four-time Olympian, including his experience in Beijing when the U.S. Men won the gold medal at the Olympic Games.
The E-book costs $9.95. For more information, click here.
The NET Live
The NET Live is an Internet radio show hosted by former U.S. Men's Team player and two-time Olympian Kevin Barnett along with current team member, two-time Olympian and 2008 gold medalist Reid Priddy.
The show is usually broadcast at 10 a.m. PT on Mondays and features interviews with a variety of volleyball personalities along with banter by the two hosts and sidekick/engineer Dan "Kinda Good" Madden.
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Skip to comments.The False Notion of "If It's Not Close, They Cannot Steal"
Posted on 11/02/2012 10:15:10 AM PDT by SarahPalin2012
Stop repeating this nonsense. The dumb way to do it would be to stuff ballot boxes or find a bag full of extra votes. But the easiest way would be to hack machines. Then, it doesn't matter if the state is Oklahoma. All one does is change the first number (as follos):
If Total Republican vote in machine is 778,392 and Democrat vote is 321,292 (Not close, right?)
Just change the first numbe 7 for Republicans to a 5, and change the 3 in the Democratic vote to a 6. So then: Republicans 578,392 Democrats 621,292.
Also, if they need more, just add an extra "1" in front of the Democratic vote: It becomes 1,321,292. You can literally find millions of votes this way. So throw out that dumb saying about "If it's not close" -- they can manufacture millions of votes very easily.
Absolutely takes the cake for imbecility.
Um...the quote isn't meant to be taken literally. It's a wry way of saying "go vote".
Really? Mr. Mensa, And 135 year olds voting in Florida is smart? Does the math not add up? This is a completely broken system. Trusting in it is what is imbecilic.
Yes, cheating can be accomplished electronically, but certainly not the way you have described.
Technically true, of course. There's exit polling in the picture as well, though. If one machine or group of them produces an odd exit result, the machines and the Internet trails before (or after) the vote can be examined for hacking by geek investigators. That will tend to implicate individuals and organizations that would get in trouble.
I think the rule for election-stealing hasn't changed that much since the paper-ballot or lever days: Steal relatively small numbers of votes not outside the margin of exit-polling error, but preferably on a large number of machines.
The rats are geared up to steal this thing. Believe it people.
yes they are
As if this place needs your shit and misery today. Go post a blog somewhere or at least move this out of breaking news.
I have no clue what controls are in place at my local voting precinct. I have this vague notion that both sides have poll watchers at each location and that there exists somewhere some procedures to ensure that the vote is fair and not modified. And presumably those procedures include making sure that the machines software has been tested by both sides and secured. But I don't know that for sure.
Here is an evaluation of each state's voting process. And while it identifies many concerns, I don't think it even covers what I stated above.
GOP is trying to get machines in 6 states fixed because Romney votes come out as Obama votes
made me realize that whoever is in the county recorders office when the doors close has 100% control of the final numbers , the buck stops there
electronic machines are completly out of control
by golly you are right!!
What is alarming is that Sarah just gave the libs a whole new way to cheat! Sarah, can we delete this VANITY thread before the DEMS read it?!!!
I think I will call my bank and have them add a few '1's to the beginning of the balance.
What would the GOP do about it? I see two options:
1) Roll over and let Obama have 4 more years.
2) Instigate a hot civil war.
I say Obama hates this country. I say Obama wants to tear this country apart and destroy it. Of the two options above, Obama may prefer one over the other, but I say either option would be fine with him.
Winning through cheating, in a crude and obvious manner, is not necessarily a "bad" option for the Dems.
I've seen some outlandish conspiracy theories and dumb ideas posted over the years here, but this one has to qualify for "hall of fame" status.
Indeed. Small nibbles do not get noticed. A Big bite does. Embezzling tends to happen within the margin of error. Remember the old John Cash song about the guy who takes Caddy parts out of the factory in his lunch box and eventually has enough to build his asymetrical Car?
Trying? Holy crap.
"Try not. Do or do not. There is no 'try'.
If there were any people in authority with integrity who saw this bug or defect, they'd have had all these POS machines ripped out and replaced with simple paper ballots. Enough is enough.
Is there NO ONE with balls any more who is not afraid of inconveniencing people for the sake of pure, unadulterated, uncorrupted balloting?
Who gives a fat rat's arse if the tallying takes a week? It will anyway this time around. Better off getting it right than just finished as soon as possible. This stuff matters!
Dammit, I just get so p!$$ed sometimes at the utter lack of quality in people who should know better.
What would Patton do?
such large changes are easily caught and would be foolish on the part of either party. Its the small ones here and there that make a difference in swing states that we should be most wary of and vigilant for.
Yeah, like we all assumed there were sufficient safeguards to ensure a non-natural born American would never be on the ballot for president?
Electronic voting machines can be hacked, and imperceptibly so—that's according to one of their design engineers who testified before Congress a few years back. He was arguing AGAINST using the machines he designed!!
I further understand that the causes of this problem are varied, and include miscalibration and hyper-sensitivity of the machines, he acknowledged. But he called for four actions at the state level:
Above numbers, to make the point simply, of course are exaggerated. One would think that a large scale cheating operation would be more sophisticated. But the point is that cheating on a larger scale is possible.
If you're familiar about some of the recent races (Sharron Angle vs Reid, the Daschle race he won narrowly), you'll see that cheating is not always just small scale. Does it really happen?
Well, who is the Senior Senator from Nevada today?
im sorry, I remain unconvinced. The Angle vs Reid was close, if you think Angle went in with everyone thinking it would be a blow out I can't help you. With exit polling, poll watching, and local rolls and reporting the type of fraud you are talking about just can't happen without A LOT of people being complicit, and the more people involved the larger the odds it gets found out. And being found out in something like that is far far worse than losing in the first place.
There are many ways to cheat. I have documented the ones that I have encountered in my many years of election activities.
My short book on vote fraud for fellow Freepers:
Report on recent election and new vote fraud methods:
More info on vote fraud methods:
As you can see, some fraud methods are MASSIVE such as creating tens of thousands of phantom voters out of thin air. I documented this happening in California.
Another method common in my state is, if the Election Judge and Clerks are all crooked dims, they just wait until after the last voter has left at the end of the day. Then they lock the door and CAST A BALLOT FOR EVERY VOTER WHO DID NOT SHOW UP. The clue is an all-dim crew and 100% turnout in a precinct. Just check and you will readily identify problem precincts from previous elections with 100% turnout.
There is no sense crying about this AFTER the election. The ONLY defense is to have Republican Alternate Judges, Clerks, and Poll Watchers.
Freepers, go sign up with www.truethevote.org or similar organizations in your state. If you cannot volunteer, then donate. I did! They are the most effective anti-fraud outfit I have ever seen.
Go to the problem precincts in the worst neighborhoods. Don't be alarmed. True the Vote has been doing this for several years. Despite a few loud mouthed thugs threatening them, the only actual assault was a dim Clerk pushing one of our little old ladies who was also a Clerk.
It's a lot safer than than being on the battlefield. This time, the enemy is domestic as they try to overthrow our Constitution using lies and fraud rather than troops on the ground.
Thank you for being the patriots who will save our country!
Believe me, every trick Sarah can come up with has been tried or is being used!
See my post on this thread for a primer on the MANY methods of vote fraud.
Poll Watchers? I live in one of the most conservative areas of the country. We cannot get enough volunteers to cover even the worst precincts!
We desperately need more volunteers.
[ I've seen some outlandish conspiracy theories and dumb ideas posted over the years here, but this one has to qualify for "hall of fame" status. ]
WHY... in some States you dont even need photo ID and if produced is rejected.. WHo is to say voters do not vote twice OR twenty times.... WHo is to know.. or even CHECK.. NOT that its even possible to check..
THIS IS HAPPENing NOW>...
Exactly!!! It's in the constitution, we all thought it was settled law. Now we know...
"Electronic voting machines can be hacked, and imperceptibly sothat's according to one of their design engineers who testified before Congress a few years back. He was arguing AGAINST using the machines he designed!!"
They certainly can. I'm sure that procedures can be designed to insure to everyone's satisfaction that they are accurate and the code is stable and protected. But that's not easy and I seriously doubt that most places have sufficient protection in place.
Anyone with physical or online access to those machines can likely download software modifications to them. And without a paper trail and some kind of audit, there is no way to know if the vote recorded is accurate. Exit polls serve as a red flag, but I read the MSM is pulling back on exit polls.
SP2012, all I can say is, I hope everyone mocking you and jumping on you about these "impossibilities" you call out, is correct.
Because if they're not ..... may God help us.
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( opening_date DATE, host_nation VARCHAR(40))
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Update: The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department announced Monday, July 21 that it is suspending water shutoffs for fifteen days to give residents another chance to prove they are unable to pay their bills.
On Friday, July 18, thousands of people marched through downtown Detroit to call attention to a major public health crisis as the city shuts off the water for residents who are behind on their bills.
Chanting, "Fight! Fight! Fight! Water is a human right!" and "Whose water? Our water!" about 5,000 Detroit residents and allies from across the country—including many who were in town for the annual Netroots Nation blogger conference—marched from the Cobo convention center to Hart Plaza near the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department.
Old R&B tuned blared from a mobile sound truck hired by National Nurses United, as a large, multiracial crowd gathered, carrying signs that said "Water is a human right" "Turn on the Water" and "Tax Wall Street".
Actor Mark Ruffalo jumped onto the flatbed truck to address the crowd as the march began.
"The reason I'm here is for you," Ruffalo told the crowd, praising Detroiters' "resistance and resilience."
"What's happening in Detroit is a model for what's happening in the nation," Ruffalo declared. "Instead of a nation for the 0.1 percent, it should be a nation for all humanity."
Located near two great lakes and the Detroit River, Detroit has access to the largest fresh water supply in the nation. But thousands of the city's poorest residents no longer have water for drinking, bathing, cooking, or flushing the toilet, since the city's unelected emergency manager began seeking to reduce the Water and Sewerage Department's debt, cutting off residents who don't keep current on their payments.
Meanwhile, General Motors and the city's two sports arenas, which owe millions in unpaid water bills, have not had their water turned off.
The United Nations has called Detroit's actions "a violation of the human right to water and other international human rights."
One marcher, Janice McKinney, described herself as a "pissed-off grandma."
"We're not under democracy in Detroit, we're under dictatorship," she said.
McKinney said she got involved in the water battle after she received a $600 water bill for one month, she said.
"I saw four different representatives of the water and sewer department, and each gave me a different story," she said.
(Detroit residents' water bills have gone up dramatically since emergency management was imposed on the city, and many residents have complained about overcharges and wrongful cut-offs.)
McKinney joined the People's Water Board, which is fighting to wrest back democratic control over the water supply.
"If you don't pay your water bill, there's a lien put on your house," McKinney explained. "In my exercise class, four seniors received $300 water bills. They were all told it was because of a January bill that was past due, which means they could be shut off. If it's happening in a small group like my senior exercise class, how many others are there?"
"They are finding a way to steal money and bully you," she added.
One of McKinney's biggest concerns was represented on her hand-made sign by a picture of a little girl holding up an empty cup. The city has begun removing children from households that have had their water cut off, she explained.
In a flyer handed out at the march, the Michigan Welfare Rights Organization accused Detroit officials of "torture" designed to drive poor people out of the city.
"My children left the city when they started ruining the schools, so their children could have an education," McKinney said. "We used to have a great school system before emergency management . . . my children all graduated from college summa cum laude."
As the march reached Hart Plaza, police confiscated the sound truck, leaving 85-year-old Congressman John Conyers to climb gingerly up the pedestal of a park monument, where speakers perched to deliver their remarks by passing around a bullhorn.
"We're all in this together," Conyers rasped into the bullhorn. "My message to Detroit Water and Sewer is: 'Keep your paws off the water!' Water is a human right."
The crowd booed when organizers announced that the sound truck had been taken, and that nine protesters were arrested.
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Members of the crowd were asked to text the word "Detroit" to the phone number 69866 to sign a petition asking the Obama Administration to declare a public health emergency in Detroit and turn the water back on.
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By Wendell Berry
Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front
Love the quick profit, the annual raise, vacation with pay. Want more of everything ready made. Be afraid to know your neighbors and to die. And you will have a window in your head. Not even your future will be a mystery any more. Your mind will be punched in a card and shut away in a little drawer. When they want you to buy something they will call you. When they want you to die for profit they will let you know. So, friends, every day do something that won't compute. Love the Lord. Love the world. Work for nothing. Take all that you have and be poor. Love someone who does not deserve it. Denounce the government and embrace the flag. Hope to live in that free republic for which it stands. Give your approval to all you cannot understand. Praise ignorance, for what man has not encountered he has not destroyed. Ask the questions that have no answers. Invest in the millennium. Plant sequoias. Say that your main crop is the forest that you did not plant, that you will not live to harvest. Say that the leaves are harvested when they have rotted into the mold. Call that profit. Prophesy such returns. Put your faith in the two inches of humus that will build under the trees every thousand years. Listen to carrion—put your ear close, and hear the faint chattering of the songs that are to come. Expect the end of the world. Laugh. Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful though you have considered all the facts. So long as women do not go cheap for power, please women more than men. Ask yourself: Will this satisfy a woman satisfied to bear a child? Will this disturb the sleep of a woman near to giving birth? Go with your love to the fields. Lie easy in the shade. Rest your head in her lap. Swear allegiance to what is nighest your thoughts. As soon as the generals and the politicos can predict the motions of your mind, lose it. Leave it as a sign to mark the false trail, the way you didn't go. Be like the fox who makes more tracks than necessary, some in the wrong direction. Practice resurrection.
Wendell Berry is a poet, farmer, and environmentalist in Kentucky. This poem, first published in 1973, is reprinted by permission of the author and appears in his "New Collected Poems" (Counterpoint).


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Circus Friends Nursery Bedding
- Overview
Add bright primary colors and fun animal friends to the nursery with this cotton design. From smiling lions to happy hippos, animal appliqués are sewn of corduroy and percale prints, with decorative embroidery for added dimension on the quilt and bumper. The sweet sheeting is woven of pure organic cotton with rows of watercolor dots. Cute circus friends travel from the far corners of the crib skirt to bring plenty of cheer to your baby's nursery.
- Quilt and sham are pure organic cotton; pure cotton batting.
- Quilt and sham are framed by a bright blue corduroy binding; expertly quilted by hand; reverse to a light yellow.
- Crib sheet is 200-thread-count organic cotton percale.
- Bumper is appliquéd with a train of animals and reverses to a green pin-dot print; polyester batting.
- Pleated crib skirt is pure organic cotton with circus animals along the sides.
- Made of 100% cotton percale. A percale weave is a tightly woven weave, which gives the fabric a soft matte finish while providing durability and ultra breathability.
- Use only a fitted bottom sheet that is specifically made for crib use (Pottery Barn Kids fitted sheets have elastic around the top and bottom, rather than around the entire edge, for added safety), along with a mattress pad and/or a waterproof pad.
- Four-sided skirt fits around the entire crib and is tailored with split corners for easy placement around posts.
- If you use a blanket, ensure it is tucked around the sides of the crib mattress and covers your baby only up to the chest.
- Do not place decorative pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins or stuffed animals in the crib while your baby is sleeping, as they may prevent proper air circulation around your baby's face.
- When your child is able to pull up to a standing position, you should remove the crib bumper.
- Quilted sham has an envelope closure; insert sold separately.
- Machine wash.
- Imported.
- Nursery Bumper Bedding Set includes fitted crib sheet, bumper and crib skirt.
- Nursery Quilt Bedding Set includes fitted crib sheet, toddler quilt and crib skirt.
- Dimensions & Care
Toddler Quilt
- 36" wide x 50" long
Small Sham
- 12" wide x 16" high
Crib Bumper
- 10" wide x 160" long
Crib Skirt
- 28" wide x 52" long; 16" drop length
Fitted Crib Sheet
- 28" wide x 52" long; fits mattresses up to 8" high
- Standard: 20 " wide x 30" high
- Machine wash in warm water; gentle cycle.
- Use only non-chlorine bleach, if needed.
- Tumble dry on low heat.
- Warm iron as needed.
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About the Author: Mordica Simpson serves as Political Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala. This entry is one in a series of profiles of the 2009 International Women of Courage Award recipients.
Through my work as a Political Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala, I have gotten to know Guatemalan human rights activist Norma Cruz and her organization very well. Norma Cruz is one of eight women worldwide named "2009 International Women of Courage," and for Norma, the fight for justice and dignity for Guatemalan women is a personal and lifelong battle. As co-founder and director of the NGO Survivors Foundation, Norma has worked tirelessly and courageously to defend female victims of domestic and sexual violence, trafficking in persons, and illegal adoptions. Through her foundation, she has provided emotional, social, and legal support to hundreds of female victims seeking justice and protection. She has fought for justice and human dignity in a country where women have been marginalized and violence against women has been tolerated. She says that there is no sweeter justice for a victim than to see her aggressor being sentenced.
Fighting to ensure justice in Guatemala is a dangerous undertaking with little security. At great risk to her own physical safety and that of her family, she has gone to extraordinary lengths to seek justice for Guatemala's daughters, mothers, and women who are not able to defend themselves. It is not death, however, that Norma fears, but rather a Guatemala that won't change. Her struggle is a struggle to change Guatemalan society.
During one of my visits to Norma's office, I asked her about the numerous photos of women and young girls that decorated the walls. She was able to recount the name and heartbreaking story behind each photo. They are photos of the victims whose cases she is following and for whom she seeks justice. These women and girls remind Norma that she does not have the luxury of "giving up out of hopelessness; these women are witnesses to our commitment to fight for justice."
As a result of the tireless efforts of Norma and her staff at the Survivor's Foundation, some of Guatemala's women have found the justice and dignity that had been out of reach. In 2007 alone, her foundation helped investigate, prosecute, and convict 30 individuals accused of murdering women. Norma is an inspiration and symbol of courage and hope to women in Guatemala and women everywhere who are working for positive change.
David in Guatemala writes:
Congratulations. Too bad not more people and churches would stick out their necks to create a better Guatemala. I would like it if someone contacted me in English or Spanish.
Claudia in California writes:
I was born in Guatemala and as a child I saw my father beat my mother, many times over. I experience the same abuse and worse, because my mother took it out on me and I was raped by my father.
There was no way I could tell any one, because of fear and also because I knew nobody cared. I guess men abusing, beating, raping, and killing women was normal for the ignorant men in my Country. I guess it made them feel more macho, more men.
I know that Norma is helping women in Guatemala, is there someone advocating for children?
Now there is some type of hope for my Country's women, because of Norma. I wish that she continues with her quest of helping women by bringing them hope and justice.
Drina in Guatemala writes:
My family was victim of the impunity in Guatemala, i would like to tell to somebody my history, if somebody can help me let me know, if M Ms. Norma Cruz read this please contact me.


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Investigate how you can work out what day of the week your birthday will be on next year, and the year after...
Label this plum tree graph to make it totally magic!
Find all the ways of placing the numbers 1 to 9 on a W shape, with
3 numbers on each leg, so that each set of 3 numbers has the same
Can you adapt your insights so that they apply to pyramids with different sequences on the bottom layer?
What if the numbers on the bottom layer go up in 2s? Or 3s? Or start at 17 and go up in 7s? Or...
This spreadsheet might be useful for exploring such pyramids with four or five layers.
You could adapt it to work on even larger pyramids.
This problem features in Maths Trails - Generalising, one of the books in the Maths Trails series written by members of the NRICH Team and published by Cambridge University Press. For more details, please see our publications page .


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by Anton Shilov
Apple on Monday announced that iPad sales have topped two million in less than 60 days since its launch on April 3. Apple began shipping iPad in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK this past weekend. iPad will be available in nine more countries in July and additional countries later this year.
"Customers around the world are experiencing the magic of iPad, and seem to be loving it as much as we do. We appreciate their patience, and are working hard to build enough iPads for everyone," said Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive officer.
The popularity of Apple iPad can be explained with the fact that the device currently has not direct rivals. At present there are virtually no slate-type personal computers, but the demand towards large media players and e-book reader exists. As a result, it is hardly surprising that the iPad is rather popular among end-users despite of its price that begins at $499.