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Disgraced Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich has announced his intention to appoint Roland Burris to the United States Senate, and the democratic leadership in the Senate has expressed its opposition to the seating of Mr. Burris. What does the Constitution have to say about this?
Article I, Secton 5 of the Constitution vests each House of Congress with two separate and distinct powers in relation to the membership in each House - the power to exclude members (covered in Clause 1) and the power to expel members (provided for in Clause 2). These provisions state:
The first evidence of Lincoln's view of the Constitution for us to consider is from an undated fragment found among Lincoln's presidential papers after his death. Some scholars believe that this was written shortly after Lincoln took office in 1861, and that it may have been intended as a response to his friend Alexander Stephens, the Georgia Congressman who became Vice President of the Confederacy. Stephens had been a unionist, but In March of 1861, Georgia seceded from the Union and adopted a new State Constitution recognizing slavery. On March 21 Stephens delivered his famous "Cornerstone" address, in which he rejected the principle that "all men are created equal" expressed in the Declaration of Independence. In support of the new Georgia Constitution, Stephens employed a biblical allusion. Stephens referred to the principles of the Declaration as a "sandy foundation," and that the new Georgia Constitution was built upon a more solid foundation. He stated:
In the following passage Lincoln is evidently reflecting on the causes of the success of the American experiment in self-government. Here is what Lincoln wrote, in its entirety:
There is an ongoing debate at talkingpointsmemo.com and other websites about whether President Bush has the power to rescind the pardon that was granted to Isaac Toussie, who had been convicted of federal crimes related to real estate manipulation. The pardon had been signed by the President but not delivered to Mr. Toussie. The President contends that the pardon was not effective until it had been delivered to Mr. Toussie, while Mr. Toussie is sure to take the position that the pardon was final and irrevocable as soon as the President signed it. Similar facts gave rise to the 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison.
In Marbury President John Adams attempted to make some "midnight appointments" of judges just as his term was ending. He signed the commissions appointing the judges to five-year terms of office and placed the presidential seal upon these documents, but his Secretary of State (John Marshall) failed to deliver some of the commissions before leaving office. One of the persons who did not receive his commission was William Marbury. The incoming President, Thomas Jefferson, ordered his Secretary of State, James Madison, not to deliver the remaining commissions to Marbury and the other persons Adams had appointed. As a result Marbury sued Madison in the Supreme Court on the ground that he had been properly appointed to the judicial office.To read more or comment...
Prof. Ribstein breaks the story here.
If a Ponzi scheme is properly defined as being based on the "rob-Peter-to-pay-Paul" principle, then what else might we dub a Ponzi scheme during this season of giving? Perhaps, our consumerism--which promises us happiness today while selling out our future.To read more or comment...
Lincoln changed our perception of what it is to be an American by changing our understanding of the meaning of the Constitution, and he achieved this by incorporating the principles of the Declaration of Independence into the Constitution, particularly the phrase, "all men are created equal."
As originally written, the Constitution reaffirms many of the principles that are mentioned in the Declaration of Independence and that Americans believe in - liberty, self-government, and limited government. But the Constitution was deficient in two respects. First, the document contained only a cursory expression of individual rights. This deficiency was addressed four years later with the ratification of the Bill of Rights, the 9th Amendment of which assures that the Bill of Rights is not an exclusive listing of all of our fundamental rights.To read more or comment...
Our system of securities regulation reserves a special place for sophisticated investors. For example, under Rule 506 of Regulation D (which allows companies to raise an unlimited amount of money through an unregistered offering of securities so long as the requirements of the rule are satisfied):
Suffice it to say, the notion that sophisticated investors are, well, sophisticated, has taken a bit of a hit lately. Here are just a few snippets:To read more or comment...
I am cheered at the fact that both Rick Warren and Joseph Lowery will play a role at the Inauguration on January 20. I think that the inclusion of both of them reflects fundamental constitutional values.
No-one agrees with both Pastor Rick Warren of the Saddleback Church and Reverend Joseph Lowery, one of the founders of the civil rights movement, on all social issues. Pastor Warren supported Proposition 8 and opposes gay marriage and abortion, while Reverend Lowery is an outspoken supporter of full equality for gays and lesbians.To read more or comment...
The Supreme Court decided another tort preemption case today. The Court somewhat clarified the law of preemption, but it was another 5-4 decision.
Preemption is the rule that when a state law conflicts with the federal law, the federal law controls and the state law is void. I discussed the law of federal preemption in a previous post. Under the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, the United States Constitution trumps federal statutes, and federal statutes trump all forms of state law - state constitutions, state statutes, and state common law are all lower on the legal hierarchy than federal laws.To read more or comment...
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit in the Illinois Supreme Court to remove Governor Rod Blagojevich from office. What is the legal basis for this suit, and would removing the Governor be constitutional?
Article V, Section 6(b) of the Illinois Constitution provides that if the Governor is "unable to serve" because of "death, conviction on impeachment, failure to qualify, resignation, or other disability," then the Lieutenant Governor should serve "for the remainder of the term or until the disability is removed." Section 6(d) states:
Prospective law students can learn about the opportunities at The University of Akron School of Law at an open house from 1 - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3.
The program will include an admissions and financial aid session; a mock law class; and a student and alumni panel discussion. Prior to the open house, guided tours of the law school will be available beginning at noon.To read more or comment...
The Sixth Circuit recently dismissed the case of J & R Marketing v. General Motors because, among other things, the court deemed challenged statements made by the defendant to be immaterial as a matter of law. In connection with this opinion, I'd like you to consider the two pieces of text below and then take a quick poll. (Yes, the text is a bit long. But, if a blog isn't good for procrastination....)To read more or comment...
On Monday, December 8, the Supreme Court turned down a request to prevent the Presidential Electors from voting for Barack Obama our next President. A number of persons have brought lawsuits contending that Barack Obama is not a "natural born" United States citizen and that therefore he is ineligible to become President. In order to win such a case it would not be enough to prove that Obama's Hawai'i birth certificate is a fake and that he was really born outside the United States; it would also be necessary to prove that Ann Dunham was not his mother, because the children of American women are "natural born citizens" no matter where they are born. Nevertheless, some people persist in the belief that Obama simply cannot be eligible to be President and some of them persist in filing these lawsuits. One suspects that this belief and these cases are motivated more by anger and frustration at losing the election than by rationality.
These lawsuits have so far been dismissed, not on the merits, but because the plaintiffs lack standing. What is standing and why is it required?To read more or comment...
Yesterday the Supreme Court accepted for review yet another case involving a person being held without trial in the war on terror. This time the Court may decide whether the government must try suspected terrorists in criminal court.
Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri, a Qatari citizen, lawfully entered the United States with his wife and children on September 10, 2001. On December 12, 2001, he was arrested as a material witness in the September 11 attacks. He had in his possession stolen credit card numbers. The government believes that he is an agent of al-Qaeda and that he was sent to the United States to disrupt our financial system. At first, the government indicted him in criminal court for financial fraud and lying to the F.B.I., but then President George W. Bush issued an order declaring al-Marri to be an "enemy combatant," and he has been held in military prison for the last four years. Al-Marri was not captured on a battlefield and the government does not allege that he has participated in any violent activity against the United States or any of its citizens.To read more or comment...
Prof. Dale Oesterle has written a couple of short posts that I felt compelled to pass on to our readers here (even if that means breaking my one-post-a-week rule):
First, Oesterle notes that the way the U.S. government has gone about structuring the bailout has proven to be at least somewhat self-defeating:
An interesting criminal case was dismissed this week. The underlying indictment charged Vice President Dick Cheney and former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales with:
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In today's post I don't offer any answers, only a question, but it is a basic and fundamental question: "Is the Constitution a higher law?" In the strictly legal sense, the answer is obviously "Yes." According to the Supremacy Clause the Constitution is the "supreme law of the land," and any statutes, regulations, or official policies that are in conflict with the Constitution are invalid and cannot stand, and any actions taken by public officials which are contrary to the Constitution are void and of no effect. But I ask this question, "Is the Constitution a higher law?" in the moral sense - does the Constitution instantiate certain universal moral truths, applicable to all persons everywhere?
History tells us that there are situations where good people are justified in violating the law. In Letter from a Birmingham Jail Martin Luther King, Jr., states that "one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws," and quotes St. Augustine, "An unjust law is no law at all," in advocating nonviolent resistance to segregation and discrimination. In describing how a person may, in good conscience, disobey the law, King stated:
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SALINAS, Calif. - A former Carmel High School soccer coach pleaded no contest Tuesday to one felony charge of engaging in sexual activity with a minor.
Edgar Antonio Garcia De Paz, 25, of Seaside, was arrested in November on charges stemming from an incident in the year prior.
Prosecutors said Garcia De Paz was a girls soccer coach at Carmel High in February 2012 when he and five female soccer players went to dinner at a Monterey restaurant. After dinner, a 16-year-old player and Garcia De Paz went to his parked car. That's where the girl told authorities she was forced to perform a sex act on him.
Garcia De Paz will be sentenced in May in Monterey County Superior Court, where he's expected to be placed on felony probation and ordered to serve up to a year in county jail. The judge also could require him to register as a sex offender, according to the Monterey County District Attorney's Office.
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Multiple Meeting Announcements
1. Call for Expression of Interest
Open Science Meeting
Bering Sea Project
2. Call for Session Proposals
American Fisheries Society, Alaska Chapter Annual Meeting
7-11 October 2013
Fairbanks, Alaska
3. Call for Project Slides
20th GEOSummit Meeting
3 May 2013
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
4. Registration Available
Workshop on Subglacial Hydrology
26-30 August 2013 (Excursion 31 August - 1 September)
Reykjavik, Iceland
1. Call for Expression of Interest
Open Science Meeting
Bering Sea Project
The Bering Sea Project Science Advisory Board is making a call for
expression of interest in an Open Science Meeting (OSM) provisionally
planned to convene in 22-23 February 2014 in association with the 2014
Ocean Sciences Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The OSM aims to communicate research results of the 2007-2013 Bering Sea
Project -- also known as the Bering Sea Ecosystem Study (BEST) and the
Bering Sea Integrated Ecosystem Research Program (BSIERP) -- and to
engage the community working in related disciplines and regions. It is
conceived as a one-day meeting featuring a series of integrated talks,
including a poster session and oral presentations, preceding the opening
of the Ocean Sciences conference.
The OSM will welcome topics within the broad scope of the Bering Sea
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American Fisheries Society, Alaska Chapter Annual Meeting
7-11 October 2013
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Organizers announce a call for session proposals for the 40th annual
meeting of the Alaska Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. The
meeting will be convened 7-11 October 2013 at the Princess Fairbanks
Lodge in Fairbanks, Alaska.
The theme of the meeting is "The Practice of Fisheries: Celebrating All
Who Work Toward Sustainable Fisheries in Alaska." It was chosen in
celebration of the many varied peoples who contribute to the health and
sustainability of Alaska's fisheries and fishing communities, whether as
biologists, fisheries managers, students, artists, and so on. This theme
will be exemplified through a broad array of sessions including
keynotes, contributed oral sessions, and a poster session; and a long
list of social activities and tours. Sessions can focus on the practice
of fisheries science or management, can be disciplinary or
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20 minutes each, including time for questions. Sessions often cover
topics such as: Marine Fisheries, Freshwater Fisheries, Habitat, Recent
Advances in Fish and Fisheries, Hatcheries, Human Dimensions, Modeling,
Food Webs, Research Methods, etc.
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Tuesday evening (October 8). The keynote address and plenary session
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20th GEOSummit Meeting
3 May 2013
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The Greenland Summit's Science Coordination Office announces that the
20th GEOSummit meeting will be held as a side meeting in conjunction
with the 2013 Arctic Observing Summit. The GEOSummit meeting will be
convened Friday, 3 May 2013 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Attendees of the Arctic Observing Summit are invited to participate in
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pending proposals. Attendees, as well as those unable to attend, are
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Reykjavik, Iceland
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What a horrible experience. We came for Sushi after a fun day at the pool with our friends. Our friends had an 8 month old child with them and it was like we were putting them out by having her with us. We were seated and completely ignored. We waited 20 minutes for water!! I finally had to get up and ask the hostess for someone to come to our table to take our drink order, after that it was another ten minutes before someone finally came. When we finally were able to place our order, it was like we were asking too many questions and annoying the waitress. It was another 25 minute wait for our food to arrive and the order was incomplete. We had also asked for some hot water so that we could make the baby a bottle and our waitress completely forgot about it! And it is not like we ordered the least expensive things on the menu, in fact two of us ordered the most expensive meals they offer. Our money spends the same regardless of whether we have a child with us or not. The little girl was an angle throughout the entire, nearly 2 hour, ordeal and did not cause any disruptions or annoyances to other customers. It was as bad a performance as I have ever seen at a restaurant and I would caution to stay away!!!
snooty pricks, overpriced beer, lame ass way overpriced food, and did I mention snooty pricks? will never go back
awful pizza, awful people...deserves to go under
Slow service. Unfriendly.
I just read the review about it taking 25 mins for a calzone. Wow, I would have been overjoyed if it only took 25 mins. More like an hour!! Pizza was so so. Service was horrible and the place was a mess. $36 for crappy food. Do yourself a favor and don't go.
Ever since ownership changed, this place has been awful. The food and drinks are over priced and not to mention my wife got sick from the dessert. If you're really looking for a good sports bar to go to before the Sox game, go to Holy Cow, they're food is hotter, beer is colder and staff is prettier!
Went to Nosh the other day...and it is really hard now to get a glass of water...what is that about?
Just mentioned this to a friend who immediately regaled me with tales of rude treatment and whacko bad beer...the verdict is in.
Had to wait over an hour for food and they only brought 2 of 6 dishes. Musician was singing right next to us and too loud. No breadsticks. Miserable to wait for food and then to not have it all come out. The woman in the kitchen was yelling at her staff. This place should be on Kitchen Nightmares. Just choose wisely and go somewhere else. THIS PLACE IS NOT WORTH YOUR TIME!
These guys really would rather you go for breakfast to the place next door on Tejon street so they can sit our front and smoke.
The food is awful and certain things go off the menu, like hash browns, at lunch because it is too much trouble to cook on the grill with lots of pending orders.
Bought $40 in gift cards for them 2 years back when they had the powers location (which closed shortly after due to tax fraud). I went to the downtown location to use my gift cards and they tell me they are not the same restaurant. The back of the card clearly states the downtown address for use. Then they tell me it's because they devalued the cards due to not using them. I feel completely ripped off. Don't buy gift cards!!!
Terrible!! My family and I ate there two days ago and the food was old and dry. Everything was cold and and rubbery. The day after we dined there, my daughter and I got sick.
Praise the Lord, and pass the pepto
The food might have been alright if it wasn't for the bug crawling through it. Tried to complain and the female manager/owner yelled and me and was incredibly rude. I wont ever set foot in that place again.
Heard good things about King's Chef and decided to pay a visit the other night. Had a burrito that was insanely bad. Overcooked eggs, burnt potatoes and spongy oily meat. It was truly fucking disgusting. 2 bites was all I could take. I told the waitress how bad it was and she "well, that's too fucking bad, huh?" Really? This is how staff speaks to customers?? This place truly does suck. It sucks in the worst way and I will never be back. Definitely NOT RECOMMENDED.
the best seafood in town is at Bonefish...the menu on this place's bad website isn't even tempting...and no lobster roll is listed.
Who wrote this review? Did they even go to the restaurant?
Absolutely terrible, ordered tacos and quesadillas over the phone, waiter said "see you in 5 minutes" and hung up without giving me my total. Got there and my food was already waiting on the counter, staff seemed friendly enough I even left a 25% tip. got home (6-7 mins later) tacos were so soggy that they fell apart, looked like they were reheated in microwave, and tasted horrible, and not only were the quesadillas soggy, I asked for plain and they gave me regular, and chicken was lowest grade I've ever seen, similar to the tasteless pink chunks you get in off brand chicken noodle soup. We tried to eat it, but it tasted too bad. Taco bell is 10 times better than this garbage and that is saying a lot.
Too bad you have to share your food with all the flies...
This place is the last place I would go for ice cream. Everything behind the glass counter looks past it's expiration date.
That's not as bad as the flavors...they mix two good flavors, like butter pecan with Oreo cookies...yuk.
It costs an extra dollar to put your four dollar single scoop into a cone instead of a cup with a small plastic spoon.
Interestingly, if you watch folks coming in, more folks check the scene and leave without ordering, than actually order and leave with a cup or come.
My family and I used to love eating here regularly for the past 10 years under several new owners, love the food, however the most recent new owners were EXTREMELY disrespectful and rude to me and my entire family. We are RETIRED military, therefore did not get the 10% off, but pulled out our cell phone to check in on facebook for the 10% discount instead...not only did we not get the 10% discount, but one of the new owners said we were annoying him! Very unprofessional....will NOT be eating here again until new owners take over this place.


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Pacman gives up WBC belt!
P4P best Manny Pacquiao has given up the WBC lightweight title. In a letter to the WBC, Pacquiao wrote:
Dear Mr. Sulaiman and World Boxing Council;
I take great pride and honor in representing the W.B.C. as its Lightweight Champion at the present time. Your instituion has opened the door formy success in boxing and I am grateful for the prestige your organization has given me over the years as one of its champions in many different weight categories.
I have had discussion with my team as to the direction of my career since my fight at 147 lbs with Oscar De La Hoya, on December 6, 2008. After careful consideration and the in the advancement of my professional boxing career, I intend at this time to campaign in the Super Lightweight division with a fight against Ricky Hatton on May 2, 2009.
Therefore, this correspondence will serve as formal notice to the World Boxing Council, I am voluntarily relinquishing my W.B.C. Lightweight Championship Belt in order to pave the way for a new champion and provide opportunities and success to other fighters in the Lightweight division.
I look forward to the opportunity and distinction of representing your organization as a World Champion in the future.
Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao


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On July 15, days after the George Zimmerman verdict, Edwards tweeted Ayeee I knocced out 5 woods since Zimmerman court!:) lol shit ima keep sleepin shit!#ayeeee.
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Woods is a derogatory term for white people.
On April 29, he tweeted,90% of white ppl are nasty.#HATE THEM.
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Blacks commit far more violent crime as a race than whites. Black males age 14-24 commit 27% of ALL the murders in the United States. yet they're ONE PERCENT of the entire US population.
I also don't care what your statistics show. I am not going to have a negative opinion about an entire race because some of them live in circumstances that breed violence and poverty. No matter how much of your statement you capitalize.
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Northern hoops can be a handicapMax Presnell
Published: November 5 2012 - 3:00AM
Taking a line through So You Think, the English jockey Ryan Moore will have to do better on Mount Athos in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup. Keen judges rate Mount Athos, on weight lines, the best of the Europeans, which takes in Dunaden, Americain and Red Cadeaux. Dunaden has the services of Craig Williams, while champion Damien Oliver takes over on Americain and Michael Rodd, experienced and successful in the Melbourne Cup, will ride Red Cadeaux. First-timers from abroad have been successful in the Big One in more recent times but there's also been some very ordinary navigation by them overall since Vintage Crop (1993). Surely it's an advantage for a jockey to be experienced around the Flemington 3200 metres. Referring to So You Think in The Horse That Bart Built, (Ebury Press) by Helen Thomas, Gary Crispe, the Timeform representative in Australia, said: ''He got beaten in the Prince Of Wales and it was a very uninspiring ride by Ryan Moore …'' No doubt an attempted manipulation of pace by trainer Aidan O'Brien played a role. The pacemaker ridden by O'Brien's son, Joseph, cut in front of So You Think, and the entire threw his head up and around. The pacemaker dropped off 600 metres out, and So You Think was left in front. So You Think was run down by Rewilding, ridden by Frankie Dettori, and beaten a neck. However, Crispe is still tipping Mount Athos in the Cup.Astute more likely
''They're a shifty pair of bastards,'' Mick Goodie, the Flemington racecourse manager jested regarding Bart Cummings and his right-hand man, Reg Fleming, on Hoof On The Till (ABC News Radio) on Sunday. Goodie was asked why he fancied Sanagas in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup. Joe Agresta, left-hand man for Cummings down south, reported Sanagas had come through the Caulfield Cup in fine style but he was disappointed that Dare To Dream missed a Cup start when second to Kelinni in the Lexus. ''Bart pointed out that once the first two in the Lexus got into the Cup,'' Agresta said. ''Saturday's run would have topped him off nicely for Tuesday but now he goes into the Queen Elizabeth next Saturday, and that could qualify him for the Cup next year.'' Shifty, nah that's astute. Incidentally, Goodie also said Flemington would not be given any special watering despite complaints that the firm ground came against favourites It's A Dundeel (Derby) and Ocean Park (Mackinnon) on Saturday.Mind the bird
In announcing his retirement on 60 Minutes last Sunday, Darren Beadman featured in a scene with the 1996 Melbourne Cup winner Saintly. It showed Beadman's great affinity with horses, and hopefully when he heals after the horrific Hong Kong fall he will return to some aspect of racing. Beadman and Nash Rawiller watched the program at John Singleton's central coast property where they were stabled in what Singo terms the ''Shit House'', a specially imported, outback-style humpy from Queensland with the best views in the world. Singo introduced Beadman to one of his exotic birds, the feathered variety. ''He latched on to my finger with this giant beak and drew blood,'' Beadman said. ''Singo said, 'Don't move and it'll be all right.' It took all my willpower to remember my [religious, not stable] training.'' And not resort to bad language. Now should Gai Waterhouse be disturbed at home by an exotic bird, with the beak of an eagle, tapping on her window, she is advised to call her ''darling one, Rob'' to get the shotgun - and load for rhino.$100k raw deal
''Hi mate, we spoke at the gate at the enclosure about syndicate owners who have shares in horses like my situation. I own a share in Glencadam Gold and Fiorente yet I can't get into the owners' enclosure cos the VRC only gives 10 tickets to a syndicate. I've invested close to $100k into these horses. It's any horse owner's dream to have a runner on Cup day let alone two in the Melbourne Cup, and I'm only entitled to a member's ticket. What's my my wife meant to do, spend the day in the public area? Absolutely disgraceful,'' emailed M. Salameh.Quote of the week
''I simply picked up the wrong bag.'' - Tony Karakatsanis, the strapper of Howmuchdoyouloveme, in the stewards' inquiry regarding drench gear found at Flemington where the horse was stabled.Horse to follow
Nechita was dynamic taking out Saturday's Coolmore at Flemington. The filly recorded 11.29 seconds in the fastest last section on the program.Disappointing
The giant speed machine Howmuchdoyouloveme, the $3.10 favourite, was the first sprinter beaten in the Yellowglen at Flemington on Saturday. Perhaps he didn't handle the straight course but it didn't seem to bother him in a jump-out on Tuesday.
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1. Edison Electric Institute, Transmission Investment: Adequate Returns and Regulatory Certainty Are Key , at 5 and 6 (June 2013).
2. Editor's Note: Recent Fortnightly articles also have addressed these topics. See " Investor Sequester ," by Bruce W. Radford, June 2013; and " Transmission Policy in Flux ," by David Raskin, May 2013.
3. Bluefield Waterworks & Improvement v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n of W. Va. ("Bluefield"), 262 U.S. 679 (1923); FPC v. Hope Natural Gas ("Hope") , 320 U.S. 591 (1944). See also, Duquesne Light v. Barasch , 488 U.S. 299 (1989).
4. Charles F. Phillips, Jr., The Regulation of Public Utilities: Theory and Practice , ch. 9 (2005).
5. Remarks by the President on Climate Change , June 25, 2013.
6. The Brattle Group on behalf of the Edison Foundation, Transforming America's Power Industry: The Investment Challenge 2010-2030, at 13 & 43 (Nov. 2008): "[C]apacity expansion would entail spending $697 billion over the 2010 to 2030 period … assuming a 1.9-percent annual inflation rate," and "[t]he total distribution costs for the 2010 to 2030 period … are $582 billion in nominal terms." WIRES, a non-profit association concerned with transmission development, in a petition to FERC regarding ROE policy reported a $300 billion transmission investment need for the 20-year period ending 2030. See Petition for Statement of Policy, Docket No. RM13-18-000 at p. 7 (filed June 26, 2013).
7. See Federal Reserve Press Release dated June 19, 2013 describing the policy action of the Federal Open Market Committee.
8. See, e.g. , Complaint Requesting Fast Track Processing of Seminole Electric Cooperative and Florida Municipal Power Agency, Docket No. EL13-63-000 (filed May 13, 2013), renewing complaint pending in Docket No. EL12-39-000 (filed Feb. 29, 2012).
9. See, e.g. , Protest and Motion to Consolidate of Arkansas Electric Cooperative, et al. , Docket Nos. EC12-145-000, et al., at pp. 63-64 (filed Jan. 22, 2013).
10. See Seminole complaints, note 7, supra.
11. Complaint of Martha Coakley, Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, et al. v. Bangor Hydro-Electric, et al. , Docket No. EL11-66-000 (filed Sept. 30, 2011).
12. Pac. Gas & Elec. , 141 FERC ¶ 61,168, at P 23 (2012) ( citing Pub. Serv. Co. of N.M. , 137 FERC ¶ 61,119, at P 13 (2011)); Pub. Serv. Co. of N.M. , 142 FERC ¶ 61,168, at p. 28 (2013).
13. Commissioner John R. Norris, Remarks at the 992nd Commission Meeting (March 21, 2013) (grouping ROEs with Order No. 1000 proceedings) (transcript available at: www.ferc.gov).
14. S. Cal. Edison , 131 FERC ¶ 61,020 (2010) ("Paper Hearing Order"), reh'g denied, 137 FERC ¶ 61,016


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Why some mammalian species choose to spend their lives with the same mates has long baffled scientists — and will probably continue to do so as two new massive studies present contradictory results.
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BeschreibungThis volume is an outgrowth of the research project "The Inverse Ga lois Problem and its Application to Number Theory" which was carried out in three academic years from 1999 to 2001 with the support of the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B) (1) No. 11440013. In September, 2001, an international conference "Galois Theory and Modular Forms" was held at Tokyo Metropolitan University after some preparatory work shops and symposia in previous years. The title of this book came from that of the conference, and the authors were participants of those meet All of the articles here were critically refereed by experts. Some of ings. these articles give well prepared surveys on branches of research areas, and many articles aim to bear the latest research results accompanied with carefully written expository introductions. When we started our re~earch project, we picked up three areas to investigate under the key word "Galois groups"; namely, "generic poly nomials" to be applied to number theory, "Galois coverings of algebraic curves" to study new type of representations of absolute Galois groups, and explicitly described "Shimura varieties" to understand well the Ga lois structures of some interesting polynomials including Brumer's sextic for the alternating group of degree 5. The topics of the articles in this volume are widely spread as a result. At a first glance, some readers may think this book somewhat unfocussed.
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IV. Modular forms and arithmetic functions.- Quasimodular solutions of a differential equation of hypergeometric type.- Special values of the standard zeta functions.- p-adic properties of values of the modular j-function.- Thompson series and Ramanujan's identities.- Generalized Rademacher functions and some congruence properties.
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Source of Faulty Iraq Weapons Claims Revealed
Posted on Nov 3, 2007
Meet Rafid Ahmed Alwan, otherwise known as "Curve Ball" in intelligence circles. He's an Iraqi defector who apparently won himself a green card with his fabricated claims about Saddam Hussein's regime harboring biological weapons, which became the CIA's (and Colin Powell's) key justification for the U.S. invasion of Iraq.
However, as this BBC report points out, the CIA was tipped off by German intelligence officials well before the Iraq war began that Alwan might not be a reliable source.
CBS News:
60 Minutes has learned that Alwan's university records indicate he did study chemical engineering but earned nearly all low marks, mostly 50s. Simon's investigation also uncovered an arrest warrant for theft from the Babel television production company in Baghdad where he once worked.
Also appearing in Sunday's segment is video that 60 Minutes obtained of Alwan at a Baghdad wedding in 1993.
He eventually wound up in the care of German intelligence officials to whom he continued to spin his tale of biological weapons. His plan succeeded partially because he had worked briefly at the plant outside Baghdad and his descriptions of it were mostly accurate. He embellished his account by saying 12 workers had been killed by biological agents in an accident at the plant.
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By Jose, November 5, 2007 at 6:08 am Link to this comment
They've learned their lesson. For the recent allegations against Iran the Neocons have avoided the messy business of providing supporting evidence. Keep the discussion safely in the realm of pure fantasy.
By mark, November 4, 2007 at 8:39 pm Link to this comment
After watching the CBS 60 Minutes piece on CurveBall I'm convinced the whole 60 Minutes program was a WH/CIA production. The show is a nice intriguing story that takes you to a very unbelievable conclusion, that Curveball did all this mischief on his own to gain German residence. I've been to Nurnberg. It ain't worth risking your life. This is a pitch that even Curveball wouldn't dare throw.
By Yasir Yamin, November 4, 2007 at 8:00 pm Link to this comment
Everyone here like to say it was Israel who did this but now you find it was an Iraq man who made lies.
And now writers want to blame USA but this come from Germany!
You have much credibility issue. USA is like two countries at war inside themselves. They are two political armies who fight wrong people. Your party hate others president much and try to find cause of problem at everything he does. I even see you blame him for fires and hurricane weather.
Its sad that USA supposed to be great country but your party not honest for truth and what is real. USA president help world much. You think he make problem but you do not understand problems here.
You are enemy to yourself by doing this. We get to have much humor for reading about you here. Most are not having much logic in your party.
By rodney, November 4, 2007 at 9:52 am Link to this comment
How much money did we pay him for his lies? Probably as much as Chalabi. Convenient lies that were known lies were used to start a war. All with the help of the media and while the rest of America was living in fear eating freedom fries or as the President told us to do go shopping. Because of fear and ignorance we are reaping what Bush have sowed and getting what ignorance we deserved.
By DennisD, November 4, 2007 at 8:18 am Link to this comment
If "Curveball, Oddball or Eightball" didn't exist, Bu$h Inc. surely would've invented him.
He's just the picture on the cover of the Iraq blame all book when everyone knows the author was Cheney.
Where was this type of reporting when it mattered, five plus years ago and how many dead later?
60 Minutes - what's next, some timely WWII revelations?
By Mim Song, November 4, 2007 at 5:36 am Link to this comment
I'd call him "Patient 0".
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Yes curveball helped us get into the war but let us not forget the real culprits,screwball{George W Bush}and spitball{Dick Cheney}.
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The Space
The Studio
This studio is Ideal for two occupants. It is fully furnished with a kitchen set, bedroom set, refrigerator, freezer, stovetop, washing machine, TV, and small appliances. The cabinets are stocked with fresh dry ingredients, cookware, plates, glasses, utensils and more.
Guest Amenities
The refrigerator will contain bottled spring water.
You will also have the opportunity to try our own extra virgin olive oil, figs, cactus pears, melons, and grapes. Other seasonal fruits and vegetables will also be waiting for you when you arrive. A bottle of our wine from our grape vineyard will await you, along with our home grown chamomile and local fresh honey.
If we are cooking something special at our home, you can rest asure we will put some aside for you. It will be delivered personally by me. If you are out and about, it will be waiting by your door for you to enjoy later in the day.
All food and beverage products are from my village, Arfara, which is 20 kilometers from Kalamata. You may want to visit this scenic area as well.
Other Things to Note
If you are thinking of spending your holidays in this beautiful place, please contact me and I can provide more information about food - drinking - swimming - activities & also excursions to nearby uninhabited and isolated beautiful beaches or day trips to other nearby places * * *
Also below is a list of services I can help you arrange. If your wish is not on the list, do not be afraid to ask!
I can pick you up/drop off from Kalamata Airport or bus station. Free of charge! If there is a long flight delay on your arrival, there will be a fee for waiting time.
Airport transfers from Athens by me, or from any other destination in Greece. Hourly fee plus expenses applies for this service.
I also offer Personal Driving and a Tour Guide Service to show you around different sites and places, if you like. Hourly fee plus expenses applies for this service.
Vehicle Rentals, Bicycle Rentals, Moto Bike Rentals, Water Sport Rentals, Hair Salon Service, Nail Salon Service, Dry Cleaning/Tailoring Services, Restaurant Reservations, all made for you upon request without charge.
Location description from owner
The Messenia Region
Get Out
You will find attractive surroundings all directions from Kalamata.
To the southeast is Mani (second leg of the Peloponnese), where the woody coastal places of Messinian Mani pass the baton to the steep, rocky and fascinating coastal landscape of Lakonian Mani.
To the southwest (first leg of the Peloponnese), you'll reach Koroni, Methoni and Pylos with their famous attractions and archaeological ruins.
Crossing Kalamata towards the North and heading to Sparti, you will enter the magnificent world of Taygetos, the roof of Kalamata. Taygetos is the biggest challenge for lovers of mountain, trekking and climbing. Imposing and full of contradictions, with slopes, canyons, caves, sources, rivers and rich vegetation alternating with steep rocks, it draws on the intrepid who dare to explore it.
Ancient Messini is a few kilometres outside Kalamata, in the Municipality of Ithomi. It's a recently discovered archeological site that astonishes visitors with its size and good condition; in fact, it is considered the best preserved archeological site.
The Neighborhood
City of Kalamata
Kalamata is one of the most "fortunate" cities in Greece, mostly due to its geographical position.
Situated at the apex of the crystal blue Messinian Bay and at the foot of the imposing Mount Taygetos, it is idyllic for its inhabitants.
Also, Kalamata is the ideal base for those who want to discover the secrets of Messinia, since it is centrally situated and many of the tourist and cultural destinations are easily reached by car, taxi or bus.
Historical Centre
The best starting point for sightseeing around Kalamata is the city's historical centre. Wandering the alleys of the historical centre will revive images from the past and reveal buildings that have resisted time.
Holy Apostles is a little historic church which was built in 1317 by Emperor Andronicus. Its presence magically affects those who are familiar with its history.
Benakei Archeological Museum (Papazoglou 6) is a beautiful Venetian type building built in 1742. Many interesting archeological findings are exhibited, including a mosaic from Koroni that represents scenes from the worship of Dionysios, the Greek god of wine.
The Municipal Library (Papazoglou 5) houses works of art that were donated after the destructive earthquake of Kalamata in 1986. These pieces manifest the sensibility of people who can see rebirth from disaster.
The Historical and Folkloric Museum of Kalamata (Kyriakou and Ag. Ioannou 20) is housed in a small restored building. Visitors can see objects that date back to the Revolution of 1821, as well as read detailed information about the agricultural and productive life of Messinian inhabitants during the last century.
The Temple of the Visitation of the Saviour, built in the 19th century in a Byzantine style, is a grandiose temple dedicated to the city's protector.
The Municipal Conservatoire located on the steps above the temple and venue for music events organized almost every weekend.
The Castle of Kalamata is at a higher altitude, on a pine-covered hill overlooking the sea. Built in 1208 by Gulielme Villearduin, it has inspired Angelos Terzakis's novel about Princess Izampo who had lived in the area. At the foot of the castle, there is the semi-cavernous temple of Saint John that has probably existed since the post-Byzantine years. It is said that the citadel of ancient Pharai was situated below the castle.
In the nunnery of Saints Constantine and Helen built beside the castle in the 18th century, you will learn about the ongoing Byzantine tradition of weaving pure silk on lakkoi (looms).
The Centre
Just below the historical centre is the commercial centre. Aristomenous is the city's main street with a large community square (Vasilios Georgiou). Home to numerous shops and cafés, it's worth a stroll to enjoy this ambiance.
Pantazopouleio Cultural Centre in the middle of Aristomenous Street always has exhibitions, speeches or shows.
The railway park at the end of Aristomenous street is a pleasant surprise. It is the only open museum of this kind, where train engines and train cars of different time periods are placed in harmony upon a green landscape. This place is a recreation ground for both children and adults.
Iatropoulou Street was converted into a pedestrian only street. Since the conversion, many cafés have opened. A gathering of the locals may be found there every day.
Taxiarches is the area around the Church of Taxiarches (archangels Gabriel and Michael). There are many shops and cafés offering their products at low prices here too.
The Megaro Chorou, which is currently under construction, is the town's Music Hall. It is a beautiful and modern building. A building which will also host Kalamata's international dance festival.
The Coastline
Below the city centre is the coastal area. In the summer, the coast of Kalamata bustles with life. During the day, the long coastline fills with bathers and in the night, people fill the clubs.
The Port of Kalamata was once the centre of of the town's commercial and industrial development. It used to connect all the Mediterranean centres. The marina to the west of the port has numerous sailing ships anchored.
Navarinou Street to the east of the port, is the "coast" for the locals and the citizens' resort. During any time of the day you will see groups of people strolling and talking by the sea.
Visit the castle of Kalamata by paying a two Euro entrance fee. You will have a gorgeous view of the town and the sunset from the top of the castle.
Visit the Ano Verga area at an altitude of 800 meters. There is traditional architecture and a breathtaking view of the Messinian Gulf in the village of Ano Verga.
Start from the town's port on Navarinou Street and reach Filoxenia beach by driving, walking or riding your bike. You will be amazed by the beautiful landscape. Along the way do not forget to visit the Molos Pier to take a look at Mount Taygetos and the town's coastal frontline.
Buy Locally
Learn more about the local products of Messinia while wandering through the historical centre, visiting the small shops. Merchants buy their merchandise exclusively from local producers.
In the city centre, Aristomenous (the main street with the large square) and the streets crossing it are home to many boutiques and shops for all your shopping needs.
The cafeterias and cafes along Aristomenous and Navarinou are countless and full of life, with many people enjoying their warm ambiance yearly. Sitting on the chairs at the square during the sunny summer days is a favorite pastime for many.
O Tzimis, at St. Apostles Church Square, in my opinion, has the best souvlakia and gyros in Kalamata.
The Marina area is home to many traditional (and not so traditional) restaurants and taverns. Limeni, Mangiona, Pyrofani, Argo are just a few of the names you will encounter while strolling along Salaminos (the main marina road).
Getting around
On foot:
Kalamata is very pedestrian friendly. Since 2006, many pedestrian-only streets have been constructed around "Vasileos Georgiou" square (mainly known as "Aristomenous" square). Moreover, the vast majority of the historical centre's streets are pedestrian only. It takes approximately 20 minutes to reach Navarinou street (Kalamata's coastal street) on foot, starting from the historical centre.
By Bus:
Kalamata provides a cheap bus network. Line 1 starts from Kalamata's bus terminal, passes through most of Kalamata's main streets, such as Aristomenous, Faron and Navarinou, and reaches the Filoxenia Hotel.
By Bicycle:
Kalamata has recently constructed a bicycle path starting from the town's market and passing through the historical centre, Nedontos street (outside the town hall), "Vasileos Georgiou" square, the Train Park, Limeniko Port, Park of Limeniko and Navarinou street. The bicycle path ends at Anastasi (email hidden) extension is planned to connect the existing bicycle path with the town's marina and the Kordias Sports Complex. Furthermore, an automated rent-a-bike system is going to be installed, with a 1 Euro per hour rental fee.
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- 1 Family bathroom
- Wi-Fi available
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- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
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- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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- Secure parking
- Accessible for wheelchair users — please contact the owner for details before booking
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- This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- Yes, smoking allowed
- Cancellation policy
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About the owner
Kwstas S.
- Response rate:
- 70%
- Calendar updated::
- 26 May 2017
- Years listed:
- 3
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Languages spoken: English
This Apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps 2. It's been listed on Holiday Lettings since 03 Sep 2013. Located in Messenia Region, it has 1 review with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £302.
The Owner has a response rate of 70% and the property's calendar was last updated on 26 May 2017.
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Set a 5-minute drive from the beach and Vico Equense, B&B Maria Grazia offers a terrace with sea views, table and chairs, free Wi-Fi throughout, and a garden with BBQ. The apartments and studios feature a sea or mountain-view patio equipped with tables and chairs, a flat-screen satellite TV, and a living/dining area with fully equipped kitchenette. The rooms feature air conditioning, a TV, and a minibar. The private bathroom is complete with free toiletries and hairdryer. A sweet and savoury breakfast is served daily in the garden with lemon trees. It includes homemade cakes, cheese, and eggs. A free welcome drink is also provided to guests. A free shuttle service is available from Vico Equense and Seiano stations. The property can help organize boat excursions and guided tours. A bus to/from the centre of Vico Equense stops 657 feet from the property.


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At what point does Facebook use your kids?
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I use Facebook to track the kids.
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Bands of volunteers aid restoration of Little Ferry firehouses
LITTLE FERRY — On any day, crews of contractors, union tradesmen and handyman volunteers come to the borough's two fire stations to put up wallboard, wire electric circuits, install plumbing and make improvements to restore the buildings ravaged by superstorm Sandy.
The repairs are part of a joint effort by Rebuilding Together Bergen County, a non-profit organization, with various civic organizations and businesses that have joined to help after the disaster.
As the borough prepares to reopen Hook and Ladder Company 1 officially on Wednesday, Rob Elfers, the president of a high-end design and remodeling firm, finished up an important part of the restoration this week as he assembled cabinets in the kitchen.
"I'm a Rotarian, and one of the premises of Rotary is service," said Elfers, as he trimmed wooden support strips with an electric saw.
Elfers rose through the ranks of Ulrich Inc. of Ridgewood, beginning as a carpenter's helper. His company donated the cabinets.
In the rehabilitation, donations have come from several sources, including a $63,000 grant from Sears and a commitment by Electrical Workers Local 164 in Paramus to pitch in.
Calisto Bertin, past president of the Mid-Bergen Rotary, last week announced that more than $570,000 in donations had been sent to the region from affiliate Rotary Clubs worldwide.
"It's been a joint effort," said Lynn Buckingham, spokeswoman for Rebuilding Together, which organizes teams of volunteers to work free on destroyed buildings and needy people's homes.
During the storm, the 90-year-old firehouse on Main Street took on 4 feet of water, destroying the kitchen, two restrooms and the bay area.
After the storm, firefighters were forced to bunk at a hose company a few blocks away.
The ladder company's two fire trucks were saved because they were in service during Sandy.
Since the flood, the grass-roots group has assisted in projects, including the installation of new insulation for residents of two mobile home parks in neighboring Moonachie.
All the projects depend of meshing the expertise of professionals and laymen and a commitment to help the community, Buckingham said.
When the organization holds a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday to reopen the ladder company, volunteers like Tom Duggans of Hillsdale will be on hand to share in the accomplishment.
A handyman at home, the retired newspaper editor set tiles, painted walls, dusted off trophy cases and did minor carpentry at the firehouse.
"The job doesn't matter," Duggans said. "It's about helping people who need our help. … That gives me a lot of fulfillment."
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With the launch of some truly stellar gaming titles in the last few months, some of our tried and tested graphics benchmarks are looking a bit long in the tooth. So, for this review I've dropped Counter-Strike: Source in favour of Team Fortress 2, and I've added in the Crysis demo to see how these cards cope with the latest most demanding of games. Call Of Duty 2, 3DMark06, and Prey are still in there for the time being but this will probably be the last time they will be used for testing - we just need to iron out the kinks in our test code before the new benchmarks can be let loose.
As per usual, each game is run with full in-game detail settings at a variety of resolutions with varying degrees of anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering applied. For Call Of Duty 2, Prey, 3Dmark06, and Team Fortress 2, each setting is run three times and the average is taken so we end up with a pretty rock solid figure. For Crysis we've used the inbuilt timedemo that loops four times enabling us to calculate an average from the results. As it's such a demanding game, though, we've kept in-game settings to high (rather than very-high) and also stuck to resolutions of just 1,280 x 1,024 and 1,680 x 1,050. We also use transparency anti-aliasing throughout our testing as we feel its a processing technique that greatly enhances image quality in a lot of games.
Our test platform consists of the following:
We generally find that any single card configuration struggles to cope at the resolutions demanded by a 30in monitor so we've stuck to testing at 1,920 x 1,200 and 1,600 x 1,200 (or 1,680 x 1,050), and 1,280 x 1,024 for these tests. We will, however, come back to test SLI and CrossFire configurations very soon so we will take a look at performance at 2,560 x 1,600 then.
As was to be expected, the 8800 GTX is still top of the pile (well, except for the 8800 Ultra, but we haven't tested that here) but overall the 8800 GT makes a good show of itself, most notably staying ahead of the 8800 GTS for the majority of tests. At the highest resolutions and anti-aliasing settings, the reduced memory bandwidth of the 8800 GT lets it down and the 8800 GTS just creeps ahead on the odd occasion. However, considering the price difference, and all the other benefits of the new card, the 8800 GT would be the better bet every time.
Conversely, the 8800 GTX does enough to show why it still demands such a high price. While the other cards begin to drop off significantly as the resolution, anti-aliasing, and anisotropic filtering are cranked up, the 8800 GTX takes far less of a hit. In particular, Team Fortress 2 at 1,920 x 1,200 with 8xAA and 16xAF is nearly twice as fast with the 8800 GTX as it is with the 8800 GT. However, for the most part the 8800 GT is more than capable.
Of course none of this takes into account the incredibly poor framerates that all the cards produce when playing Crysis. Hopefully the full game will be slightly more optimised, while future driver updates from both ATI and nVIdia should also improve the situation. Otherwise, Crysis could prove to be unplayable for most people, which would be a huge shame because it looks incredible.
While the nVidia 8800 GT doesn't beat the established 8800 GTX, it provides close to the performance for a fraction of the price and also packs in more features to sweeten the deal. Add to this it's small size, cool operation, and quiet running and you have a card that we can't recommend highly enough. It's simply phenomenal.
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Closer to 100%, Bruesewitz practicing and playing better
Madison – Several reporters had a nice sit-down interview with Wisconsin senior forward Mike Bruesewitz after practice Friday.
To be honest, Bruesewitz sat down and three of us stood around him as he welcomed into his office just off the practice court.
Bruesewitz, who contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and three assists in UW's 60-51 victory over Penn State on Thursday, acknowledged what most of us suspected.
That is, his senior season to this point has been, ahem, difficult.
"It's been pretty tough," he said. "I'd by lying if I didn't say that. Just with everything. I felt like I came in ready. I did what I needed to do to get my body, my game, my head to gear up for a big year.
"I was really excited about it and then I had to sit down for a while."
First came the gruesome right leg injury during an October workout.
That left him idling for several weeks, though he made it back in time to play 13 minutes in the opener on Nov. 11.
Then came a concussion in the days leading to the Marquette game on Dec. 8. He missed that game, as well as the Dec. 12 game against UW-Green Bay.
He watched the first game from the UW bench and the second game on TV from his apartment.
"I'm not a guy that likes to sit around," said Bruesewitz, who suffered two concussions in high school. "Especially senior year, I wanted top play in those big games.
"It was good, though. It was the right decision."
The decision was made for Bruesewitz by the medical staff.
Before returning in a reserve role against UW-Milwaukee on Dec. 22, Bruesewitz spent about two weeks battling headaches, mood swings and forced inactivity.
"Waking up with a headache every day is not going to put somebody in a good mood," he said. "That was the toughest part. You can't do anything. The best thing is to sit in a very dark room and do nothing. I slept a lot…
"I couldn't really work out. I would get headaches. Now I'm starting to be able to get in and do some extra conditioning.
|"My conditioning level wasn't where it needed to be. I've still got a lot of work to do. I was pretty tired today at practice."
Consider it enjoyable exhaustion.
With his headaches gone, finals over and no classes to attend until next semester, Bruesewitz has been able to focus on basketball and making up the ground he lost.
"Getting there," he said. "I'm finally able to get back in the gym. My response when I'm not playing as well or struggling a little bit, my response is always to get back in the gym and get back to work and just kind of grind things out and eventually things have always turned for me.
"With the injuries I wasn't able to do that."
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