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As you well recall, this Wednesday was the day that Ohio State football finalized its 2013 recruiting class. However, Ohio State was obviously not alone and the day itself provided much to discuss. National Letter of Intent Day always elicits a slew of interesting stories across college football that are just too interesting to pass up.
In this Saturday Skull Session, we'll go over a few of those stories, leaving aside the Alex Collins' saga discussed in Friday's Skull Session.
WHO DIDN'T DECOMMIT FROM USC? By any measure, USC got the most bang for its buck on National Letter of Intent Day. Using Rivals.com's measures, USC signed five 5-star recruits on Wednesday, the most in the country.
Its "average star rating" for its class was 4.42, which is easily better than even the talent-laden efforts of other programs like Alabama, Notre Dame, Mississippi, and Ohio State. Forgetting for the moment that an "average star rating" is an inappropriate measure of central tendency for a discrete variable, USC nonetheless signed some studs in its recruiting class.
USC's problem is that it signed only seven other players in its 2013 recruiting class. In Year 2 of the scholarship reductions as a fallout of the Reggie Bush scandal of yore, USC is maxed at 15 new additions to the roster for this year and the next year. This actually had side effects that directly affected this year's recruiting class.
Kylie Fitts, a defensive end from Redlands, California, committed to USC after visiting USC for its spring game in the spring of 2012. He also made plans immediately thereafter to enroll at USC in January so that he could get a head start on his collegiate career. However, USC informed him in December that they no longer had room for him to enroll in January, denying him early entry just weeks before he was slated to arrive. Kiffin tried to minimize the damage, but it led Fitts to reopen his commitment. He settled on UCLA on Wednesday. Kiffin and Orgeron lost a national top ten defensive end to their in-city rivals.
Eddie Vanderdoes, a five-star defensive tackle from Auburn, California, had committed to USC in July of 2012, but also made the decision late in the game to reopen the recruiting process. He flipped to Notre Dame on Wednesday, actually having taken an official visit to Notre Dame with Kylie Fitts while both were soft verbals for USC. Like Fitts, Vanderdoes will get to play against USC every year as one of the Trojans' main rivals.
As National Letter of Intent Day approached, USC suffered even more casualties as a few other players decided to stay closer to home. Jalen Ramsey, a cornerback from Memphis, Tennessee, flipped to Florida State. Further, Jason Hatcher, a defensive end from Louisville, Kentucky, flipped to the in-state Kentucky Wildcats. Funny thing: Hatcher actually threw UK under the bus when he originally committed to USC.
The only good news came in the form of Quinton Powell, an outside linebacker from Daytona Beach, Florida, that turned down offers from local schools like Clemson, Miami, and Florida and signed with the Trojans on Wednesday.
All told, USC still has a lot of quality in its recruiting class, more than any other program in the country. However, it's very low on the important dimension of quantity, which plays a role in aggregated recruiting class rankings. It only suffered down the stretch. It's why USC tumbled from a top five finish to a top 15 finish within a month.
I'M SURE ESPN WILL DO A 30 FOR 30 ON OLE MISS' RECRUITING CLASS. The "winner" of 2013 recruiting among college football programs is some pick of Alabama, Florida, or Ohio State, depending on your assessments. However, no one made more noise on National Letter of Intent Day than Ole Miss. How much of an impact did Ole Miss make? Well, apparently Ole Miss' accomplishments on Wednesday were locker room fodder for the Miami Heat, which is now our metric of what is officially "buzzworthy". For some reason.
Ole Miss started the day by adding the signature of Robert Nkemdiche, probably the best overall player among graduating high school seniors. Nkemdiche was the subject of quite the recruiting battle in the Southeast. Clemson hosted him and a bunch of his high school teammates from Loganville, Georgia, in an effort to leverage their scholarship offers against him. He committed on the spot, though this infuriated his mother, who is a politician in Nigeria.
Nkemdiche ultimately backed away from that verbal commitment, though Clemson retained two verbal commitments among his high school teammates. He was also courted very heavily by Les Miles and Louisiana State, leading Nkemdiche to be one of only two non-family members Miles "followed" on his Twitter account. Ultimately, Nkemdiche swung the way of Ole Miss, where his brother, Denzel, plays.
Later in the day, Ole Miss added the signature of Laremy Tunsil, a big-time offensive tackle from Lake City, Florida. Tunsil is the #2 player in Florida and the top offensive tackle prospect in the country. He chose Ole Miss over Alabama, Florida State, and Georgia, which is no small feat for Hugh Freeze in his second year in the grove.
The only bad news on the day regards Elijah Daniel, who spurned Ole Miss at the eleventh hour to sign with Auburn. Daniel was the #2 player from Indiana, after Notre Dame-bound Jaylon Smith, the little brother of Ohio State tailback Rod Smith.
So Ole Miss, of all programs, was the one that made out like bandits on Wednesday. It signed the #1 overall player in the country (Robert Nkemdiche), the #1 offensive tackle in the country (Laremy Tunsil), and the #1 wide receiver in the country (Laquon Treadwell). Be it The Blind Side, or that problematic mess of a 30 for 30, Ole Miss' standing with recruits has improved very recently.
If you have an issue with the benefits that Hugh Freeze is reaping, he has a place for you to direct it.
URBAN MEYER DOESN'T WANT IT TO BE EASY, B1G TEN. Finally, here is the news item that will probably continue to have ripple effects regionally for the new few months. When pressed for comment on 97.1 The Fan about how the rest of the conference did with respect to recruiting, Urban Meyer conveyed considerable disappointment.
In fact, Meyer was so disappointed that he said he intends to raise the issue of poor recruiting at the next B1G TEN coaches meeting. Yes, Urban Meyer will complain to the rest of the conference's head coaches, to their face, that they are making it too easy for him. Meyer was that guy that used the Game Genie on his SNES to make playing Battletoads even more difficult.
By the way, that coaches meeting will probably end with Bo Pelini trying to punch someone's lights out with a pair of brass knuckles. Granted, that's how most B1G TEN coaches meeting end.
To be sure, no such comment could be directed Brady Hoke's way. The Wolvereenies finished with a stellar haul themselves, putting them in the top five among all programs. However, Meyer's complaint is probably one of depth. The #4 recruiting class in the Southeastern Conference is Ole Miss' class, which finished 7th nationally, using Rivals.com's index. The #4 recruiting class in the B1G TEN belongs to Michigan State, which is 38th nationally.
The list of programs that fared better than the 4th best B1G TEN program include heavyweights like Oregon State (37th), Rich Rodriguez' Arizona program (36th), hapless Pittsburgh (33rd), friggin' Maryland (31st), Baylor (29th), Kentucky (28th), and Virginia (27th), among many others. Remember Oregon, the program whose abrupt departure of Chip Kelly helped us poach arguably their top recruit (Dontre Wilson)? Oregon rebounded for 21st nationally, just four spots behind the B1G TEN's third best finish (Nebraska, #17).
There are other ways we can see the B1G TEN falling flat in recruiting, excusing Penn State's performance for obvious reasons. Even then, Penn State did well for its circumstances. The top two players from Indiana signed with Notre Dame (understandable) and Auburn. The top three players from Illinois signed with Mississippi, USC, and Louisiana State, in that order. Only Ohio State, Wisconsin, and Nebraska signed the top players from their respective states. For Nebraska, that's not saying a whole lot either.
Here are some other measures I found interesting. Illinois got its tail kicked in-state, signing only three of the state's top 20 players. Minnesota, which is a deceptively good state for football (in that its top player can play for any program in the country, and almost always does), signed only one player from the state's top 10.
Lost in the quality debate is the issue of quantity. Oversigning is an important normative debate, but not pushing the limit of 85 handicaps programs that, under these conditions, can't afford recruiting "misses". Four B1G TEN teams, excluding Penn State, signed fewer than 20 recruits on Wednesday.
To that extent, it is important for the rest of the conference to heed the call to do more for the sake of the brand, unless we're all kind of content being a basketball conference. Will that message get internalized? We'll see. Will Bo Pelini probably end up trying to punch Tim Beckman by that end of that coaches meeting? Probably. But that's just Bo being Bo.
MISCELLANY. I know I wouldn't want to be around Bert, but Alex Collins' father has no issue with his son being around him... If the coach don't fit, you must decommit... As part of their ploy to get Eddie Vanderdoes to sign with them, USC and Alabama apparently offered a basketball scholarship to Eddie Vanderdoes' sister. She's 13. Why don't you have a seat over there, USC and Alabama... This is so Bert.


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On this week's episode of Gabfest Radio from Slate and WNYC, Political Gabfest panelists Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the political impact of Hurricane Sandy, the altered relationship between President Obama and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and the state of the presidential race going into the final weekend.
Then on the Culture Gabfest portion of the show, panelists Stephen Metcalf and Julia Turner have taken refuge from the blacked-out Slate offices in lower Manhattan and are joined on the phone by Slate writers Jody Rosen and David Haglund. They discuss Twitter as both hyperlocal newswire and social media rumor mill during Hurricane Sandy. The Gabfesters then talk about the Mormon scholar D. Michael Quinn and the controversy over studying history within the Latter Day Saints church.
Join the Gabfest discussion all week long at the Political Gabfest Facebook page and the Culture Gabfest Facebook page.
Here are links to some of the items mentioned in this week's episode:
POLITICAL GABFEST (Click here for this week's individual episode at Slate):
John says Romney's polling momentum has stalled; if you're unfamiliar with Nate Silver's work, his October 28 post has an overview of the polls and a discussion of his methodology.
Slate's Matt Yglesias looks into Romney's plans for FEMA.
John references feedback he collected from undecided voters.
David wonders how Mormonism may affect Romney's political views about FEMA; in Mother Jones, Stephanie Mencimer reports on what's unique about the Mormon response to prior natural disasters.
Bloomberg's Josh Barro argues that shifting FEMA's responsibilities to the states won't save money.
Cocktail Chatter:
Emily chatters about why the Supreme Court isn't a dog's best friend.
John chatters about The Browser.
David chatters about the Fitter Families Contest. You'll find the medal he talked about on this page.
CULTURE GABFEST (Click here for this week's individual episode at Slate):
The video of a ConEd transformer exploding in Manhattan during Hurricane Sandy.
The fake photo of the Statue of Liberty that went viral during the storm.
The BuzzFeed article that outed @ComfortablySmug, the former hedge-fund analyst who used Twitter to intentionally spread false rumors about the storm as it was happening.
Will Oremus for Slate on misinformation about Hurricane Sandy that originated from police scanners.
With its tendency to self-correct hoaxes and falsehoods, Twitter as self-cleaning oven.
For Slate, Jody Rosen on how Twitter helped him recover his stolen bike.
David Haglund's article on D. Michael Quinn and Mormon intellectualism.
Jack Mormons vs. ex-Mormons.
The September Six, Mormons who were excommunicated in 1993 for publishing scholarly work about the Mormon Church.
D. Michael Quinn's 1981 lecture, "On Being a Mormon Historian."
Controversial Mormon Church leader Ezra Taft Benson.
Julia's pick: The movie Broadcast News, which offers a refreshing dramatization of a woman's commitment to her career.
David Haglund's pick: The Welsh singer-songwriter Katell Keineg. If you like Jeff Buckley and Joni Mitchell, start with her album "Jet."
Stephen's pick: Donald Hall's essay on the history of poetry readings, including his own anecdotes from a lifetime of reading his poetry for audiences.

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Folks are scalping gasoline for $25.00 & $30.00 per gallon.
The eternal law of Supply & Demand.
You'll always want to screw your fellow Man whenever and however possible in any crisis scenario or disaster.
This is a discussion on Ugly: Gas is Gold within the In the News: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly forums, part of the The Back Porch category; Originally Posted by Hopyard Isolated incidents are not a breakdown of society. Tell that to the guy being punched in the face....
Folks are scalping gasoline for $25.00 & $30.00 per gallon.
The eternal law of Supply & Demand.
You'll always want to screw your fellow Man whenever and however possible in any crisis scenario or disaster.
Liberty Over Tyranny Μολὼν λαβέ
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I agree with the absurdity of the second quote, the first one makes me want to "Gibbs Smack" someone.
I see a great PR move for the marathoners and sponsors to jog down to ground zero and donate their time/labor to help their fellow city members. At the same time I think that should be their choice.
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I'd like to salute this but they can continue to make mistakes until the cows come home and my tax dollars will still be used to bail them out. Same for California spending more than it takes in, or New Orleans living below sea level or even the biker who refuses to wear a helmet and ends up needing care for the rest of his live after a spill on the road. Like it or not we all own the mess.
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"I believe there are more instances of the abridgment of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power, than by violent and sudden usurpations James Madison 1788
Workers from other states arrived in droves with their power/utility trucks to help in getting the electricity back up and running again but, all of those who were not union members were turned away.
Interesting mind-set back north... My brother is in New Jersey and he had to run out and buy what he needed in the frenzy before the storm. I asked him why he doesn't have a bug-in kit already set-up (like me). His answer, "Well, these things don't happen often up here and you guys have tornadoes and stuff all the time."
Geeez... I just follow the old Boy Scout motto, "Be prepared."
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"To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them..." George Mason
English is my second language, I have been told my use of it is harsh, apologies if this is the matter.
You know what stops a bad guy with a gun? A good guy with a gun
Ok, gonna be in the minority here but you know what? Forget them. Forget New York and Forget New Yorkers. After 9/11 you would think these fools would prepare for trouble. Nope. Instead they elect useless liberal Piece of Garbage governments and hope that those useless governments will save them. And worse, they elect national liberal Piece of Garbage that force feces on the rest of us. So. New York, who failed to prepare, I feel bad for the ones who died and for the children, but the rest, A big Ole Forget you from Kentucky. You're on your own.
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English is my second language, I have been told my use of it is harsh, apologies if this is the matter.
You know what stops a bad guy with a gun? A good guy with a gun
Moral of the story get gas before the hurricane hits.
All I know is Kentucky can disown me, NY can disown me, California can disown me, (been contributing to society since I was 16, hardly a freeloader) and even FEMA can disown me. And I guarantee that I will be just fine. I sure the hell wouldn't be lining up in the sewer-filled streets to charge my cell phone from a generator belonging to someone else. If that's their priority then I feel for their families.
Vietnam Vets, WELCOME HOME
Crossman 760 BB/Pellet, Daisy Red Ryder, Crossman Wrist Rocket, 14 Steak Knives, 3 Fillet Knives, Rolling Pin-14", Various Hunting Knives, 2 Baseball Bats, 3 Big Dogs and a big American Flag flying in the yard. I have no firearms; Try the next house.
Hawkeye, lets just pray that you and yours don't get caught in a natural disaster that despite all of you preparation and preparedness you can't help yourself. It happens more than you might think. Pretty scary, knowing people out there feel as you do.
I have a junior Marine that is from point pleasant NJ and from what his family is relaying to us, there are 3+ hour waits for gas, no generators to be found, looting, ect... It is sad that people are resorting to acting like animals over gas. The end of the world is not near. Help is in fact coming... in the form of gas tankers, calm down people. Why not join together and resolve the problems instead of creating more?... Sorry tangent. Anyways his ENTIRE family lived there... 4 homes destroyed. please keep my Marine and his family in your thoughts.
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ICD-10 is all about documentation to meet the new level of code specificity, Mr. Flint said. Physicians, especially, need to embrace this concept. "Once they get their arms around the fact that it's not 70,000 new codes; it's maybe a dozen or so new documentation elements they have to learn … you can hear the audible sighs (of relief)," Mr. Flint said.
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Climber Tori Allen finding solace in Steamboat Springs
October 11, 2012, 6:35 p.m.
Jimmy Westlake: Here come the Orionid meteors
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Tom Ross: It's not just moose and bears in Steamboat Springs
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Battle Mountain soccer beats Evergreen in quarterfinal game
Battle Mountain goalie Christian Espinoza will be a getting everyone's vote after Thursday's state quarterfinal game at Evergreen. The senior goalie made three clutch saves as in the decisive shootout, as Battle Mountain finally beat Evergreen, 2-1.
Steamboat briefs: Yampa Valley Singers to hold fall concert this month
Yampa Valley Singers will perform its fall concert "What a Wonderful World" at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 and 4 p.m. Nov. 17 at the United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs.
Hayden, Akron set for 8-man football playoffs
The Hayden High School football team learned firsthand in 2007 that Akron plays a tough, in-your-face style of football. They'll find out Saturday if they match up any better against the Rams.
Record number of Routt County voters favors mail-in ballots
Routt County mailed 8,675 ballots in October, and about 50 percent have been returned as of Thursday afternoon.
Interactive art show on display in Steamboat Springs this month
From oil paintings of realistic scenes to glass collages and literary works, local artists contemplated Gregory Block's work in the context of their own with the parameters only of a 12-inch-by-12-inch canvas.
Steamboat football seniors prepare for 1 more stand
For 12 Steamboat Springs High School football seniors, Friday's game marks the last time they'll play together.
The Record for Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012
8:03 p.m. Officers were called to a report of a man wearing a green Army jacket seen carrying a handgun at Walton Creek Road and South Lincoln Avenue. The man could not be located, and police think it may have been part of a Halloween costume.
Season's 1st turns excite Routt County enthusiasts
Steamboat's Michael Martin said a trip to nearby Cameron Pass yielded some of the best October turns he's had, and after last season's lackluster winter, the trip was the perfect medicine.
Community Agriculture Alliance: Have you met the challenge?
Two years ago I challenged you, in this same column, to turn 5 percent of your out-of-town buying into local purchases.
Steamboat police searching for 3rd man suspected of wielding knife during kidnapping
Police on Thursday were looking for a third man who they think used a knife to threaten another man, kidnap him and then forcibly take him to a Steamboat Springs bank to withdraw money.
Rob Douglas: Are we not better than this?
What are we to make of a society that stands mute while unborn children who test positive for undesired mental or physical conditions are at risk of being aborted by their parents?
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The Northwest Colorado Energy Diet Challenge checklist has three sections of action items you can implement in your home to save on energy usage and on energy costs.
City to keep new downtown Steamboat police officer position
The Steamboat Springs City Council on Tuesday voted to spend $86,000 to fund an additional police officer position that is dedicated to downtown.
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I am looking at and considering buying a 1981 VW Rabbit diesel here in the states. The VW, for it 's age, appears to be well maintained. It has approximately 180k miles, with 4 speed manual tranny. I want to know what I should expect to get in mpg? Also I would like your general opinion about the overall integrity of the car. Are genuine parts still available for this car? How easy is it to work on this car? Any information anyone can provide me, will be greatly appreciated.
I have an '89 Jetta Diesel and when it was running i got about 47-48mpg. highest was 50.5mpg. You should be able to get that but it's gonna be SLOW! I miss mine but I shouldn't have cracked the head! Look at the odometer closely. The VDO gauges have a habit of stopping to read mileage.
Parts should be available from a number of the same sources you'll see mentioned here and they are pretty bullet proof, but not idiot proof.(that's me)
Good luck! It should be a good car and if the odo is correct you should have alot of miles left on it. Mine has 280K and minus the head issue was on the way to over 400K easy!
Thanks for your information. With no end to high gas prices, I see this car as a good investment for retirement.
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My 82 Rabbit gets 45 mpg, mostly highway travel. I bought it three months ago for VO conversion because it had a very solid body. Here is a list of what I've done so far:
Front wheel bearings
Front strut inserts
Both drive shaft replacement
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Rear wheel cylinders
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Changed air, oil, fuel filters
4 qts. Rotella oil
wiper blades
Still needs: Steering rack boot(probably rack replacement), washer pump to switch connection.
All the parts were available online or locally and were installed with a little help, make that a lot of help from my friends on the internet.
By the way, the VO system works great, we took an 180 mile trip to the dirtbike races at Redbud yesterday and probably used $2 of pump fuel. Top speed: 78mph. But the other day it would only go 50 pulling two dirtbikes on a trailer--I guess some things weren't meant to be.
The only issue I have is "clunks" over bumps in the road. I'm thinking about strut bearings or new springs, both of which appeared ok but which might not be performing correctly.
Anyway, get the car, it'll keep you out of the bars.
Wheatfield, IN
i get 45 mpg, and i have over 300,000 miles on my 81 diesel rabbit
I havent got my 84 5speed running yet but my neighbor has one that is the exact twin to my car same color same year everything he claimed the worst milege he ever got was 45mpg that was with 5 people ac on and doing 70 he said the best he has got was 65mpg with just him no ac on and going 55 he says the faster you go the milage goes down dramaticlly im not expecting 65 but i think 50+ isnt out of the question.
hi guys new to the fourms stole my rabbit [ got dirt cheap ]8 months ago and getting over 50 mpg still need to do alittle work but just love my little wattlin wabbit
When my 81 with a 4spd was new I got 61 mpg @55mph
When I sold it with the 5spd upgrade, I was still getting 40 ish on the highway but then it has 230k.
One of the best investments I made was waiting till it had 17K on it and adding Slick 50.
would you please email about the veggie conversion kit you used or made,please...
mike in fl.
is the Jetta a Wagon?looking for the earliest one of those in the 1.9L
turbo OR NA motor.....diesel of course..5 speed
slick50 in the Diesel..tell me more.....then run synthetic oil on an olderengine
with the slick50 or dynooil
I bought my diesel new. I allowed it to get 17k on it then slicked 50'ed it. I ran 10w30 in it.
The timing belt broke on it at 130K. And we all know what happens.....
But on tear down, besides the hole in the head, and the Mushroomed piston, there was no wear in the cylinders. The Crank looked new.
Now unlike most folks I abused that engine, I changed the oil filter but rarely changed the oil I was always adding to it. I would change the oil once a year totally, but Changed the filter about every other month. That was a great running engine.....No maintenance needed at all.
I bought a timing belt from a Generic parts house, and it slipped a tooth, because the tooth gave out. So after the rebuild, I used only genuine timing belts from VW.
I sold the car about 8 years later.... it had only 230K on it....but ran great. I had a stroke and until about 5 years ago shifting wasn't fun.. I was scared that I was going to roll back into someone on a hill...None of the kids or the wife wanted to drive it.
I slick all my cars, I have seen what it can prevent.... Time and Time again.
For the veggie kit, I have to thank this gentleman's site for most of the inspiration :
Just got back from North Carolina--1700 miles no problem. Definately got worse mileage the faster I went.
I had a 81 Rabbit years about 10 years ago and got 45 mpg. It is an fairly easy car to work on. With a little help I was able to replace the head gasket and did all regular maintainence including replacing glow plug.
Mine has been sitting 9-10 months, relatively new starter, managed to get the sweetie to rollover but I don't think any fuel is getting there. How do I attach a manual pump and where? What sort or make of pump? Seems like I need to pump out the air, or possibly old snotty diesel from lines and tank and start fresh. Any additives out there to just solve this kinda problem overnight?
I am not a total hack but pictures are good too
1981 Rabbit 4Dr White Custom L Diesel ( vermont )
I picked this car up in Indiana in 2001, cost me 25 bucks to drive it back to Vermont. Will post pics
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Start out with a new fuel filter, then try cracking the nuts on the injectors to allow fuel to flow through the pump..... crank the engine a few times watch the fuel to see it spray out the nuts on the injectors. Tighten the nuts.
Put one new cold start plug and install it in number 4.
Give it a go.
i meant to post on here earlier, worst mpg ever was 26,
the injector pump was leaking badly, and i only put on a few miles during the day, between here and school, and if i stopped for more than about thirty minutes or so, there would be a 2ft square puddle of diesel under the rabbit, and it would constantly be dripping as i drove down the road, any time i parked, i would put cardboard under it, but i think you all get the point, even leaking diesel horribly its still quite efficient, and now the injector pump is resealed, so i should be getting back up in the 40's again
Seriously Briano? 61mpg in the '81 with a 4-speed? What am I doing wrong?
(I keep resurrecting old threads, don't I?)
1981 Rabbit Diesel L - 161,000miles - 45mpg
1996 Jetta GL - 155,000 miles - 33 mpg
I used to drive to Mobile, Al. and back on a weekend about 6 times a year for quite a few years. I know the route by heart.
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What do Divorces, Great Coffee and Cars all have in common?
They all Start with good GROUNDS.
Replace all of them that you can, 99 percent of flakiness will disappear.
92, 93 Cabriolet.... 89, and 90 are Deceased.
I drive an 82' with a 4 speed (3 plus 'E') up a steep canyon everyday to school.
Still getting 40 mpg though, can't complain about that!


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The Colorado Coalition for Gender and Information Technology based at the University of Colorado at Boulder has been awarded a $20,000 Motorola Foundation Innovation Generation Grant to encourage K-12 students to study computer science.
The grant will support the Inspiring Ambition program supported by five universities in Colorado and Wyoming, which are collaborating to recruit students into the field of computer science. The program involves outreach road shows that allow undergraduate computer science students to visit K-12 schools using a hands-on program on computing and information technology.
"The shows raise awareness about information technology in education and careers, they change perceptions about the nature of information technology work and they encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to enter computer science and information technology programs at four-year institutions," said Deborah Keyek-Franssen, co-director of the coalition.
The Inspiring Ambition program is a collaboration of postsecondary institutions in the Rocky Mountain region including CU-Boulder, Colorado State University, the University of Wyoming, The Women's College of the University of Denver and the Colorado School of Mines. The grant provides coordination and evaluation for presentations throughout the Denver metro and southern Wyoming region.
With the Motorola funding, the center's regional computer science road show could reach more than 1,000 students per year for years to come and potentially influence more students, especially girls and underrepresented minorities, to pursue degrees and careers related to computer science and information technology, Keyek-Franssen said.
"This effort is unique in the field because it incorporates trainers with both computer science expertise and K-12 education expertise," she said. One of the goals of the program is to help K-12 students understand how computer science is applied to many fields, such as dance, art or health care, said Keyek-Franssen.
The Colorado Coalition for Gender and Information Technology is one of seven national hubs of the National Center for Women and Information Technology, which is based at the ATLAS Institute at CU. The women and technology center works to increase women's participation in information technology.
The Motorola Foundation's Innovation Generation Grants are a $3.5 million initiative to fund education programs that spark a love of science, technology, engineering and math in youth.
For more information about the Colorado Coalition for Gender and Information Technology visit www.colorado.edu/atlas/diversity/ccgit/.


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New Voice For Aflac Auditions (Video)
Since Gilbert Gottfried was fired from being the voice of Aflac Duck, obviously there needs to be a replacement. But finding the person with the perfect voice for a duck isn't that easy. Here is a video of some of the applicants, I don't think any of them will get the job.


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Chinese second-tier city prices keep rising in August
In August, China's home prices tacked on at a faster pace, thus suggesting that tightening measures launched by a surging number of cities on overheated markets have yet to display considerable effects.
A robust recovery in sales and home prices, due to a flurry of government stimulus measures, ensured a stronger-than-expected boost to the world's number two economy this year, though eye-popping home price surges in bigger cities have powered fears of overheating.
Average new home prices in 70 major cities edged up 9.2% the previous month from a year ago, accelerating from July's 7.9% ascend, according to Reuters calculations built around on data from the National Statistics Bureau.
The NBS data demonstrated 64 of 70 key cities tracked by the NBS disclosed year-on-year price revenues, up from 51 in July.
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In a possible dress rehearsal for this season's league championship game, the Drake High girls water polo team looked as strong as ever in an 11-6 win against Tam on Thursday.
The Pirates team lost a key playmaker when reigning MCAL player of the year Lauren Emge graduated in the spring, but compensated by turning a one-player-driven offense into a balanced attack.
"This year we're definitely working on trying to get everyone incorporated into the game," said Drake's Julia Kinsolving.
Olivia Kola and Isabel Kinsolving led the Pirates with four goals each — including one from Kola and two from Isabel Kinsolving to put the team up 4-1 in the first quarter.
"Anytime you end up playing Tam or MC, the kids get pumped up on both sides," said Drake coach Peter Galli. "I think they all wanted to win and they all played hard — Tam played hard the whole four quarters. We got out to an early start, we got a couple easy shots; I think we caught them off guard a little bit but it was a good, competitive game."
"This was a game we were looking forward to all season," Julia Kinsolving said. "We're really close to these girls so it was very fun playing against them, it was a great game, they played really well."
Tam's offense came mostly from Alex Takeshita, who had four goals in total.
"We haven't had a ton of tough games, so judging by (the score) I think we played really well," said Tam coach Katie MacLean. "We improved through the game for sure, and we have a list of things to work on for next time we see them — hopefully in the championship game."
Tam (3-1 MCAL) will compete in the Western States tournament in Modesto this weekend before heading to Davis, where Drake will also participate in a tournament beginning Oct. 18.
"This week and next week are going to be tough, but I think we're going to improve a lot, and then... the real game — the game that counts," MacLean said.
With league playoffs less than three weeks away, it's a crucial time of year for teams with postseason ambitions.
"We need to take better care of the ball," Galli said. "We need to help our teammates out in coming back and ... I think we can do a better job protecting the ball, securing the ball and making better long outlet passes."
"The season's probably going by the fastest of any I've played, so it's definitely a game that really mattered for looking towards the end of the season," Kinsolving said.
In fact, Drake (4-0) recently promoted three freshman — Danielle Sale, Caitlyn Gregory and Kate Christie, who scored in the fourth quarter. Drake also received goals from Lilly Jarrett and Kendall Christie.
"It was good to get them in and playing time," Galli said. "They just make our whole bench deeper. ... That, for me, was a positive."
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HCC Offers Program on Hands-On Booth Display at the Farmers Market
The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College will offer a free seminar on "Attracting More Customers at the Farmer's Market: Hands-on Booth Display Workshop" on Tuesday, September 24, 6-8 pm, in the Creative Arts Building, Room # 7105.
Please bring your booth display ideas, challenges and together we'll find solutions…tables provided but bring your props if you can. (Some props will be provided.)
• Participate in hands-on visual displays and take home useful tips
• Discover efficient ways of setting up and taking down
• Explore the essentials of attracting and engaging customers at you booth
• Entice customers to buy from you and close the sale
Charles Hudson, Product Development Chef at Sunburst Trout Company will be the presenter. Call the Small Business Center, 627-4512, for more information or to preregister for this free seminar.


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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 220 diseños de 70 diseñadores freelance.
Journalist.nl will be a online marketplace in the Netherlands for publishers and professional and amateur journalists where they can buy and sell content (text, photo, video, graphics etc.).
Dutch publishers looking to buy content and services on the one hand, and professional and amateur journalists looking to sell content and acquire projects on the other hand.
We are thinking about a logo with the letter 'J', but we are open for any design that is original. We particularly need a logo that is different and stands out. The logo should have the name Journalist.nl in it, but we also need an icon.
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From Parameters, Spring 2002, pp. 2-4.
In This Issue . . .
Colin Gray examines the character of asymmetric threats and cautions that traditional attempts to define such threats have generally been unproductive. As a consequence, he observes, "A problem with efforts to define an asymmetric threat is that they imply strongly that the universe of threats divides neatly into the symmetric and the asymmetric." Such attempts he adroitly counters are "nonsensical" at best. The author provides eight basic characteristics of asymmetry. He then applies each in the context of terrorism to determine how the United States should react tactically, operationally, and strategically. He cautions American military planners not to become overly focused on asymmetry, thereby ignoring other legitimate threats.
Michael Carlino suggests that as a result of Operation Desert Storm the US military has come to the conclusion that it is no longer necessary to accept heavy casualties to obtain victory. More specifically, the author believes we have translated this increased desire for "casualty avoidance" into a mantra inviting an increase in noncombatant losses. How far should military planners and commanders go to resolve the dichotomy between force protection and noncombatant immunity? Carlino asserts that a combatant's right to life is forfeited when he engages with the enemy. Both have the moral right to kill their foe. However, it is when one considers a noncombatant's right to "immunity" that the relationship between force protection and noncombatant safety becomes problematic. The author draws on the works of Michael Walzer and others to conclude that military and political leaders must abandon their "zero-casualty mentality" and de-emphasize force protection if it means increased risk to noncombatants.
Geoffrey S. Corn and Jan E. Aldykiewicz introduce the first of three articles related to law and war in the 21st century with their treatise suggesting that violators of international law be tried in US military courts. The authors draw on the precedent of the Second World War and Nuremberg to explain the evolution of a doctrine of individual criminal responsibility for violations of the laws of war. They explain that in the past this doctrine was limited to acts committed during state-on-state conflicts; only recently has it been applied to civil wars and internal armed conflicts. The authors review a series of precedent-setting cases under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court to determine that recent developments in the law of war make the use of US courts-martial another potential venue for prosecuting individuals who commit war crimes during internal conflicts.
Richard Butler identifies disconnects between current US Army doctrine and the decisions by international tribunals conducting prosecutions under the legal precedent of "unlawful attack." This precedent focuses on military commanders conducting operations that affect the surrounding civilian population. The author postulates that although there have been no prosecutions of US commanders under this doctrine, it is clear that there are increasing expectations by the international community that military commanders be held to a higher standard when making decisions related to ground operations and target selection.
Our final article related to "The Law and War in the 21st Century" is Chris Quillen's disturbing look at the role the Department of Defense can legally play in countering domestic terrorism. Quillen believes that the fundamental limitations placed on the military by the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 are being eroded by presidential and congressional desires "to do something" in times of danger. The author uses the threat of nuclear terror to highlight that the involvement of the military in traditional law enforcement roles is not only violating the intent of the act, it is weakening the very principles essential to the maintenance of our American constitutional system. Quillen suggests that instead of changing the current Posse Comitatus law, the nation would be better served by the expansion of structures already in existence within specific national agencies. Such an expansion would require these agencies (FBI and DOE) to agree that a threat is of such magnitude that the Department of Defense should be brought in. The author concludes that this expansion of existing authority, once vetted by the courts, would eliminate current legal restrictions upon DOD and still address genuine concerns about the Defense Department's role in domestic affairs.
Michael J. Hillyard examines how the corporate world and government organize to address specific missions, products, or services provided. Hillyard points out that understanding the distinctions between such institutions is critical to determining the optimal structure for homeland security. How should we organize our many institutions and national capabilities to protect and secure the American people and our way of life? What is the best method for institutionalizing the security of the homeland? The answers to these questions and many others provide the reader with insights into the difficulties associated with organizing such a multifaceted institution. Hillyard proposes a structure organized around the federal bureaucracy, reinforced by a national network of hubs, and integrated across the whole of America. The author warns that we should act now and not be dissuaded by the old myth that it takes decades for institutions within the federal structure to evolve.
Paul Murdock analyzes two of the most misunderstood principles of war--mass and economy of force--to provide the reader with an insightful and illustrative article outlining the capabilities required for success on the network-centric battlefield. The author draws upon the works and deeds of such great commanders and strategists as Liddell Hart, Sherman, MacArthur, and others, to arrive at the conclusion, "Decisions pertaining to the strength of forces are not about frugality; they are about balance, effectiveness, and calculated risk."
P. H. Liotta and Cindy Jebb warn that in the aftermath of 11 September 2001 the world should not lose sight of events in the Balkans, specifically, Macedonia. The fact that the Balkans no longer constitute a primary foreign policy challenge does not mean that the international community can ignore Southeast Europe. The authors argue that Macedonia's future is important to the entire European security architecture. Following a detailed and instructive history of Macedonia and its people, the authors offer several observations designed to successfully guide Macedonia into the 21st century. Europeanization, to include membership in the European Union, is key if Macedonia is to survive. Liotta and Jebb conclude that the fate of Macedonia is in the hands of "external" forces; they can not do it alone.
Book Reviews present a rich and diverse array of offerings, including Russell F. Weigley's review of Jay Winik's April 1865: The Month That Saved America; Richard G. Trefry's look at the latest work of John S. D. Eisenhower and Joanne Thompson Eisenhower, Yanks: The Epic Story of the American Army in World War I; and Williamson Murray's insightful review of After Clausewitz, German Military Thinkers Before the Great War, by Antulio J. Echevarria. Other reviews of note are William P. Kiehl's review of Empire and Revolution: The United States and the Third World since 1945, Peter L. Hahn and Mary Ann Heiss, editors; Douglas P. Yurovich's analysis of Gian B. Gentile's How Effective Is Strategic Bombing? Lessons Learned from World War II to Kosovo; and William J. Gregor's views on Christopher Sanders' America's Overseas Garrisons: The Leasehold Empire. This is an eclectic collection of reviews, prepared by experts with the intent to inform and advise anyone with a particular interest.
Distribution Surveys . . .
We appreciate the assistance of our readers in the successful execution of two recent distribution surveys. The first entailed a massive mailout of cards last fall, and the second was an email survey of current Department of Distance Education students this past January. Your response to the surveys permitted us to update our database and meet recurring postal requirements, and will result in savings in printing and postage costs in the tens-of-thousands of dollars. As with any undertaking of this magnitude we experienced a few minor glitches along the way, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Finally, I wish to express the sincere appreciation of the entire Parameters staff for the many compliments you so generously volunteered.
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It is again my sad duty to say farewell to a fellow soldier and editor. Colonel Alfred J. Mock, USA Ret., passed away on 7 January 2002. Al was editor of Parameters from November 1973 until May 1976. He entered the Army during World War II and later served in both the Korean conflict and Vietnam. Following his retirement from the US Army War College in 1976, he taught journalism and public relations at a local university. To Kathleen, his loving wife of 42 years, the entire Mock family, and to all of Al's many friends, you have our deepest sympathy. "Wherever Al walked, life improved." -- RHT
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Beyonce Poses
It's a good and a bad day for Beyonce. While she has learned she is ineligible for an Oscar in the songwriting category, she has been nominated for a SAG award. Albeit, not in the lead acting category, but in the ensemble category. As a consolation prize her single "Irreplaceable" held at number on the Billboard charts for the fifth week in a row.
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Technical Abstract: A big group of enzymes with the capacity to break naphtyl-acetate bonds is currently being studied for their relevance in resistance to pesticides of agriculture and livestock importance. From these enzymes, the serin-estera have been identified in numerous species of insects including mosquitoes, flies, roaches, and ticks. Although the specific mode of action of these enzymes is still under study, it is believed they act through a) overexpression of the esterases and sequestering of the substrate, b) augmented metabolic detoxification. This last action is believed to be responsible in the case of the cattle tick Boophilus microplus.


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Environment Minister Nick Smith says the process of pumping oil off Rena is too slow and he believes there will be more dangers ahead.
But salvage operators say that trying to increase the pumping speed is difficult.
Mr Smith, who was aboard the HMNZS Pukaki yesterday, said he was still waiting for positive news of increased pumping speeds.
"I'm still not satisfied with the pumping rates. I'd be wanting to see pumping rates of 10 tonnes an hour. We're hoping, with the booster rate, it'll get better," he said.
Mr Smith said he was most concerned with the tanks on the starboard side of the Rena which he believed could release a fresh wave of environmental damage. And even after the oil has all been removed, he said the ship will remain a hazard.
"I'm quite worried with the complexities of getting the oil out of the starboard side.
"There's 355 tonnes in that starboard tank that has the capability to unleash a death wish on another thousand birds.
"The Government will breathe a huge sigh of relief when that heavy oil is removed off that ship," he said.
Having spoken with Maritime and the salvors, Mr Smith said the Rena is likely to remain an eyesore for Mount Maunganui and Papamoa residents for a long time to come.
He said the removal of the containers is likely to take a long time, although the container operation cannot even begin until the oil is extracted.
"In my view it [the container removal] is shaping up as the biggest challenge ahead. I think we need to prepare the Bay of Plenty for the long haul.
"We'll be talking many months of work to remove the containers," he said.
And even after that, he said, the Rena may still blight the waters off the coast.
"The moment that Rena hit the reef it was a disaster in slow motion," he said.
"I suspect the Bay of Plenty is going to get a new reef. Albeit an unwelcome one."
Maritime New Zealand salvage unit chief Bruce Anderson said the crews pumping oil from MV Rena have called in help to try speed up the pumping rate.
"They are going to look at how they can speed things up.
"The pump manufacturers are sending one of their specialists out ... so they can get every ounce of flow," he said yesterday.
Mr Anderson said the pumps had been working non-stop since midday on Thursday.
At least one of the booster pumps that had been added to the 160m hose to increase flow had faulted but, because the oil hose had safety loops which can redirect the oil back into the tanks, the primary pumping had not been halted.
The boosters were replaced and the flow to the Awanuia tanker has been consistent. Maritime New Zealand could not confirm pumping speeds but thought the pipes were flowing faster.
Svitzer salvage master Drew Shannon said his crews were constantly trying to improve the oil extraction speed.
"We're looking for ways to continue improving the pump rate.
"We're working on the highest priority, which is the port side and the engine room. "The pumping rate could be better. It could also be worse," he said.
The plan is to empty the port side oil tanks before tackling the more difficult, submerged starboard side.
The starboard side is largely underwater but, even so, salvors still believed the oil from its tanks could be removed once divers had assessed the internal risks, Mr Shannon said.
Salvage crews have been working around the clock on the ship with teams of three being airlifted on and off.


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Dark Water No Problem, City Says
Pat Andre, who lives on Beach 101 Street, says that she was filling pails from the tap to water the flowers nearby the beach when she noticed that the water was a dark brown color. Andre, pictured with a bottle of the dark water, says that she and her neighbors have been complaining about the water for a long time. The city's Department of Environmental Protection, however, says that the color comes from construction projects in the area and is not dangerous to drink. Andre is not so sure. "We have been spending a fortune on Poland Spring Water recently," she said.


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Auckland trio Sol3 Mio are causing a sensation in one of the most unconventional musical circles – the international classical and opera scene.
Tenor brothers Pene and Amitai Pati from Mangere, and their baritone cousin Moses Mackay, are usually mistaken for hip-hop artists, with their down-to-earth, laid-back attitudes, but are making waves across the globe with their amazing operatic vocals, as well as a brilliant collective sense of humour.
The classically trained band, who formed in 2011, have spent most of this year apart. Pene (26) joined the prestigious San Francisco Opera Company, where he was called a "tenor star" by the San Francisco Chronicle, while Moses (23) and Amitai (24) are taking operatic training at the Academy of Voice in Wales.
Moses even managed to squeeze in stage performances in Italy during his scholarship at the Georg Solti Academy.
But the guys somehow managed to align their busy schedules to release a debut self-titled album, out this week. They play the piano, double bass, ukulele, guitar and drums between them, and are rapt with the release – which features a mixture of crowd favourites and classical tracks, such as Eduardo di Capua's Neapolitan song O Sole Mio, Kiwi folk classic Ten Guitars and the 1961 Arthur Lyman hit Yellow Bird.
With appearances on New Zealand's Got Talent and TV One documentary series NZ Story, Sol3 Mio are fast becoming household names. But the guys haven't forgotten their humble beginnings.
Pene and Amitai's first public singing was in the rest home their father worked at, and Moses used to sing in front of his mother's occupational therapy patients.
The band say their music reflects the sacrifices their families made when they emigrated.
"Samoa is like this tiny dot in the ocean and we get such a sense of pride to know we come from nothing, and to know we made it," says Pene. "When I first performed in San Francisco, I felt like the smallest fish there, but then I thought about where I came from and now I hold my head up."
The guys are looking forward to New Zealand's Got Talent later this month, and although they say they aren't tough enough for a reality show themselves, they do have some advice for the contestants"I say just give it a go – there's so many people holding you back, you need to just give it a shot because you never know what could happen," says Moses.
"Positive thinking plays a huge part," adds Pene. "You need to choose the right act or song that makes you different, because you can't be on the same train as everyone else."


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An amazing stoppage time turnaround saw Albion come from 2-1 down to claim all three points as Aaron Webster and Billy Kee both scored during the six minutes of added time indicated by referee Andy Haines. Albion had been knocking on the Hereford door most of the second half but just when it looked as it time was about to run out the two late goals secured all the points.
In form striker Billy Kee shook off a groin injury to reclaim his place in Albion's starting line-up. The former Leicester City youngster was paired with Calvin Zola in attack as Jimmy Phillips dropped to the bench. Tony James continued in central defence as Ryan Austin started his two match suspension and Aaron Webster returned at left back in place of Danny Blanchett.
After starting the season entrenched in the League 2 relegation places Hereford came into the game on the back of a reasonable run of form that had seen them climb clear of immediate danger.
The opening stages of the game were played predominantly in the Hereford half of the pitch. A long throw into the Burton box was all that the Bulls could muster early on as Albion's patient passing kept them in their own half although there was nothing to seriously test home keeper David Cornell.
The Bulls though broke dangerously in the 13th minute and Nathan Stanton picked up a yellow card for pulling back Nathan Elder as he looked to burst into the penalty area. It almost cost Albion dearly as the free kick that was orignally hit into the defensive wall broke back out and when it came to the feet of loanee striker Tom Barkhuizen he turned a dragged a low shot just wide of the upright.
Home pressure soon told and the Bulls were awarded a penalty in the 18th minute for a foul in the area by McGrath as a corner came in. Midfielder Rob PURDIE confidently stepped up and stroked home the spot kick down the middle as Ross Atkins dived to his right.
The lead lasted for just four minutes as Albion hit back. Good interplay down the left saw Jacques Maghoma weave some magic to beat the full back. A lovely cross into the near post found Calvin ZOLA unmarked and the striker powerfully headed home from eight yards.
Albion almost had the lead in the 28th minute but Cleveland Taylor's shot was saved by David Cornell with the keeper watching anxiously as the ball trickled just wide of his post.
Zola then almost turned provider in the 32nd minute. A teasing run saw his trick his way along the bye line before crossing into the centre where he found Billy Kee who disappointingly headed over the crossbar.
The home side weathered Burton's pressure and retook the lead on 35 minutes. Purdie's ball found BARKHUIZEN and as Albion's defence went to sleep the youngster dribbled all the way into the six yard box and somehow managed to beat Ross Atkins at his near post from a tight angle.
It was a real sucker punch goal and Albion did their best to get back on the attack. A cross from Cleveland Taylor took a fortunate defelection off a defender to end up in the hands of keeper Cornell but on the whole Albion's final ball was just lacking the required quality.
Andy Corbett saw a shot deflect out off one if his team mates and then almost saw Hereford grab a third as his slip allowed Steven Leslie the chance to shoot but the winger sliced his shot wide of the post.
Half time: Hereford United 2-1 Burton Albion
The Brewers made a change at the break with Chris Palmer brought on to face one his former clubs in place of Adam Bolder. The midfielder quickly made his presence felt with a teasing cross in the 49th minute. Aaron Webster jumped highest at the back post to meet it but the ball fell safely into the hands of Cornell although the Albion man clearly felt he had been impeded in jumping for the ball.
Purdie picked up a yellow card for the home side after sliding through Maghoma as he tried to get onto Palmer's pass.
Albion made their second change on 58 minutes. Cleveland Taylor was the man to make way as Andres Gurrieri was given his first league appearance for the Brewers after an encouraging debut at Oldham last week.
The substitute was immediately involved and almost set up a chance for Maghoma. A little flick from Aaron Webster's throw gave Maghoma a chance to surge towards goal but disappointly he chose to try and find Kee rather than shooting and the chance was wasted.
Palmer wasted a superb chance to score against his former employers on 65 minutes. Good work from Zola and Maghoma found him unmarked on the edge of the box but he wastefully leant back and volleyed high over the crossbar.
Albion continued to press and Zola was only inches away from connecting with Maghoma's teasing cross into the penalty area as the game ticked into the final twenty minutes.
Hereford were having to play on the counter a lot of the time and Leslie tested Atkins with a low drive on 74 minutes, the Albion keeper getting down well to push the ball away to safety.
Jimmy Phillips was the final throw of the dice for Albion as he replaced Andy Corbett with 14 minutes to go. It allowed Albion to go three at the back as they went in search of that elusive equaliser. It was a move that almost cost Albion dearly as Barkhuizen broke as he blocked Webster's clearance. The striker was forced wide but just when it seemed that John McGrath had cleared he squandered possession and then watched on as the resultant shot deflected off him and just over for a corner.
Another chance went begging as Palmer put in a cross that Phillips headed down but Zola was denied by Cornell right on the goal line.
McGrath picked up a yellow card for a foul on Harry Pell as he tried to break away but things got heated as the two exchanged words immediately after.
As the board went up indicating an added six minutes there was consternation amongst the home fans but it only took Albion one of those minutes to find that elusive equaliser. As the ball bobbled around on the edge of the penalty area Aaron WEBSTER showed the coolest head to bring the ball under control and sweep home a low right footed shot to fire home his 99th goal for the club.
All hell was let loose and amazingly the turnaround was complete two minutes later as Maghoma pumped a bal into the six yard box. Calvin Zola was involved in the middle but the ball fell for Billy Kee who put the ball over the line
HEREFORD: Cornell, Green, Heath (Dalibard, 74), Pell, Townsend, Purdie, Leslie, Featherstone, Clist, Barkhuizen, Elder. Substitutes: Arquin, Facey, Bartlett, Clucas.
ALBION: Atkins; Corbett (Phillips, 76), James, Stanton, Webster; Taylor (Gurrieri, 58), Bolder (Palmer, 46), McGrath, Maghoma; Zola, Kee. Substitutes: Poole, Phillips, Amankwaah.
Referee: Mr. A.Haines (Tyne & Wear)
GOALS: Hereford - Purdie (19 pen), Barkhuizen (34); Albion - Zola (23), Webster (90+1), Kee (90+3)
Attendance: 2,136 (270 away)
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In France, An Economy Torn In Two
Overnight, France's silent masses of unemployed have become a powerful political force. Rallying outside public offices by day and setting bonfires to dramatize night vigils in front of benefits offices, they are riveting international attention on the growing gap between France's rich and poor. The stark reality of 1 million long-term jobless getting a paltry $350 a month in benefits has jolted a nation that prides itself on compassion and a comprehensive social net. "While the country is getting richer and richer, insecurity is growing wider and wider," says Ahcen Meharga, a 29-year-old social worker in Paris who was laid off last October.
The escalating protests forced Prime Minister Lionel Jospin's government on Jan. 9 to meet with new associations representing the jobless and to pledge $166 million in emergency aid for the most desperate cases. It was a painful moment of truth for the French. While Jospin's government struggles to buffer the impact of global market forces, France's vaunted mixed economic model looks increasingly dysfunctional. For decades, the combination of free-market capitalism and state-directed socialism in a protected market produced widespread prosperity. Now, with the ranks of the disenfranchised growing, pressure is mounting to reform the system.
In contrast to the strikes and roadblocks of 1996, which focused on wage increases and earlier retirement, the latest wave of protests arises from broad disillusion and a sense of betrayal. Evidence of rents in France's social fabric is broadcast daily into living rooms on the evening news. The country's poorest neighborhoods are becoming hotbeds for increasingly violent youth, prompting curfews and higher police budgets. Bus drivers went on strike in November after a series of random attacks by hostile youths. And mayhem erupted on New Year's Eve in Strasbourg, a traditional flash point, where delinquents torched 522 automobiles.
NEAR BANKRUPT. Indeed, France's economy has been ripped in two. On one side is a private sector that is mainly lean, profitable, and competitive in world markets. On the other is a lumbering, inefficient public sector that continues to sap economic growth and waste vital resources. Take France's steel industry, which has downsized from 163,000 workers to 40,000 since the late 1970s. Its largest company, $12 billion Usinor, has become one of Europe's most competitive steelmakers, generating $1.2 billion in profits since its privatization in 1995. By contrast, troubled public-sector companies have soaked the government for more than $50 billion in bailouts over the past five years. Reeling under a $56.1 billion deficit, the state social security system is all but bankrupt.
France's workforce mirrors its two halves. Many of the country's 14.2 million private-sector employees have adapted to flexible work rules and the demands of the global economy, boosting France Inc.'s productivity. Increasingly, qualified young people enter the labor market via temporary jobs--a practice traditionally disdained. Mid-level managers on the way up the career ladder at private French companies often skip the sacred two-hour lunch, work nights and weekends, and are always reachable by cellular phone.
Meanwhile, most of the 5.3 million workers in the heavily unionized public sector, from hospitals to post offices to utilities, cling to the socialist myth of entitlement. They vociferously support a 10% cut in their workweek with no reduction in pay.
Even as corporate profits reached new highs in 1997, some 3.5 million unemployed are castaways in a society ill-adapted to the global economy. True, the state's safety net still covers minimal needs. But the widening economic disparity inflames Gallic passion, since French workers regard a job and a decent salary as their birthright. Seeing others prosper as economic recovery takes hold is doubly vexing. "We live sadly. We survive," says Didier Giraud, a 34-year-old industrial technician who lost his job 18 months ago and can't afford the Nike tennis shoes and toys his 8-year-old son wants. Says Morgan Stanley, Dean Witter, Discover & Co. senior economist Eric Chaney: "The paradox is, the protests have erupted as consumption is rising--that exacerbates the contrast."
France's state-dominated economy is taking a costly toll on the overall standard of living. The most obvious drains are the bailouts, running into tens of billions of dollars a year, for mismanaged state companies such as Credit Lyonnais, Thomson, and insurer GAN. Net public spending, at 54.5% of GNP in 1996, is far higher than the average 39.5% for the other industrialized nations that made up the former Group of Seven.
NO HOT SPOTS. To finance the bloated public sector, social charges for employers are among the highest in the world, and corporate taxes are on the rise. That, plus a suffocating level of state regulation, has sent a wave of French entrepreneurs fleeing to Britain and the U.S. As a result, France is deficient in new, fast-growth industries such as biotechnology, while mature industries such as automobiles and steel rationalize and downsize. "The best people are leaving at an incredible rate," says economist Christian Saint Etienne, a professor at the University of Paris.
Without 21st-century industries to kick-start job creation, as Silicon Valley and other technology hot spots do in the U.S., French governments are left praying for cyclical economic upturns to whittle the unemployment rolls. Instead, the economic crisis in Asia could trim projections for 3% growth in France's gross domestic product this year and crush government expectations for a drop in unemployment.
One obstacle to change is France's addiction to a paternalistic government. Most French workers still view the global economy--not the French state--as the culprit. Many are demanding even more largesse from state coffers, leaving Jospin's Socialists little room to maneuver. Government officials hint they will use external pressure stemming from European monetary union to carry out unpopular public-sector reforms, including overhauls of the tax and social security systems. "All the reforms of the last 15 years in France have been driven by EU requirements," says Elie Cohen, director at Paris' National Center for Scientific Research. But if Jospin waits for EU pressure to rethink the French public sector, France's volatile core of outcasts is sure to grow.


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Pretty neat for Michelle that Visa is using her! I hope the commercials and print ads don't take too much time away from training, though.
Pretty neat for Michelle that Visa is using her! I hope the commercials and print ads don't take too much time away from training, though.
I understand that a lot of athletes take off the month of May or June, and, only begin their training during June or July. Michelle probably has already filmed a bunch of the ads (or had the photos taken) -- or will do so shortly, so it shouln't interfere with training. Plushy is scheduling his wedding for mid-June, and I think being photographed will take less time and energy (and be less of a distraction) than getting married.
Probably, all Evgeni has to do is get a tuxedo and show up on time.Originally Posted by attyfan
Doing the Visa ads early will give Michelle income so she can say no to opportunities later that would interfere with training and competing, and so, this is very smart from a fiscal point of view. When she does the GP events, she will also earn prize money. I would assume she and her team have considered all of this, as funding her skating is expensive, and have a finacial plan for the next 8 to 10 months.
The royalties from the ads will help her funding quite a bit, as will successful competing.
It'll help the new family business.
As I read it, these ads are to hype the Olympics. In every sport, I believe that the top athletes have an obligation to lend their name and image to the promotion of the sport.
I wonder how long it will be before we start seeing these ads.
I think this is beginning to shape up to prove my point- this will be a media fest for Kwan. She's the most recognized of the skaters; I can't see why she wouldn't be the favorite here, regardless of how "badly" she's done in the past two years.
Red Dog, I think she will be the "sentimental' favorite for sure. But I don't know about really being favored to win. It all depends on how she does during the season.
I wonder what I have to do to get a Visa card with MK on it since I'm already a Visa cardholder.
While I don't believe Michelle is set for life - although, with smart financial planning she may be - I don't think she really has to worry about money these days!Originally Posted by ChiSk8Fan
Will I get a discount if I use my Michelle Kwan Visa card to buy my next set of Maxxim tires?
Visa couldn't have a better spokesperson. Good for them! She is such a role model, win or lose she can do nothing but help Visa. Michelle should be financially stable for the rest of her ife. She has good people around her to advise her on investments etc. She hasn't spent her money on a mega million dollar house, furs, jewelry etc. I am very glad she is still getting endorsements and that advertisers see her value.
IIRC, Phil Hersch once mentioned she was set for life -- and that was before SLC, a long COI tour, the Disney gig, and a few other additions. She probably is well set up financially for the rest of her life. She has been earning prize and appearance money (as well as tour money) since she was 13 -- and by California law, a court-approved chunk of that money must go into a trust fund for her benefit.
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Originally Posted by kyla2
she is a smart girl grabbing everything she can now. there's not alot of money in the sport anymore.
Don't want to be mean but who the hell is marrying evgeny plushenko??Originally Posted by attyfan