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UPDATE 1-Global downturn spurred Fed to consider changing rate path -minutes
* Fed policymakers still expect to hike rates in 2016
* Central bank closely monitoring oil, stock markets
* Concerned about China, emerging markets (Adds detail on Fed discussion of market movements)
By Jason Lange and Lindsay Dunsmuir
WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve policymakers worried last month that a global slowdown and financial market selloff could hurt the U.S. economy and considered changing the central bank's planned interest rate hike path for 2016.
Although most of the policymakers still expected to raise rates this year and even discussed a hike at the Jan. 26-27 policy meeting, they were divided over how to interpret the financial market volatility, according to the minutes from the meeting released on Wednesday.
That suggested the Fed was backing away from the four rate hikes that were signaled for this year in December, when it hiked rates for the first time in nearly a decade.
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Marshawn Lynch isn't the only NFC West running back who should be bracing for a 15-20 percent cut in his carries this season.
ESPN's John Clayton wrote Thursday about 10 under-the-radar position battles entering training camp. He touched on the 49ers' situation at backup running back and who among them -- Marcus Lattimore , Carlos Hyde, specifically -- will win the No. 2 on the depth chart. No matter whom the winner is, Clayton writes: "The early word out of San Francisco is that Frank Gore might get 50 fewer carries this year."
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Kendall Hunter wasn't mentioned in the blurb even though he is still Gore's backup. It's looking like Hyde has the most upside for this season since we just don't know if Lattimore's body will ever respond the way it used to before a series of horrible knee injuries in college. Hyde could carve out an early role as the team's goal-line back.
Gore carried the ball 276 times last season. Do the math, and this assumes Gore will likely see 220-230 carries if Clayton's source is true. If I had to come up with a comparison from 2013, I think Gore profiles as a slightly richer man's BenJarvus Green-Ellis . Or perhaps Fred Jackson with fewer catches. He'll have a decent yards-per-carry average and probably still run for 1,000, if barely. Gore is only a low-end RB2 with the arrow pointing down. The Niners figure to put the game on Colin Kaepernick 's shoulders more often in 2014.

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As much as Paul Chryst wanted to walk away from it, he still answered questions about his name being linked to the Wisconsin job. He also offered his thoughts and support for Bret Bielema taking over at Arkansas.
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The Coming of the Dragonby Rebecca Barnhouse
Rebecca Barnhouse weaves Norse gods, blood feuds, and a terrifying dragon into this spectacular retelling of the end of the Old English poem Beowulf.
When he was a baby, Rune washed up onshore in a boat, along with a sword and a pendant bearing the runes that gave him his nickname. Some people thought he was a sacrifice to the gods and wanted to send him/i>
Rebecca Barnhouse weaves Norse gods, blood feuds, and a terrifying dragon into this spectacular retelling of the end of the Old English poem Beowulf.
When he was a baby, Rune washed up onshore in a boat, along with a sword and a pendant bearing the runes that gave him his nickname. Some people thought he was a sacrifice to the gods and wanted to send him right back to the sea. Luckily for Rune, King Beowulf disagreed. He lifted the boy from the boat and gave him to Amma, a wisewoman living on a farm far removed from the king's hall, to raise as she saw fit.
Sixteen years later, Rune spends his summers laboring on the farm. And at King Beowulf's request, he comes to the hall each winter for weapons training. But somehow he never quite fits in. Many people still fear he will bring a curse on the kingdom. Then a terrible thing happens. On a lonely crag on a mountain that belongs to the giants, someone awakens a dragon. It is time for Rune to find the warrior inside himself and prove to the doubters once and for all that he is a true hero.
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Shaping her novel around the last part of Beowulf, Barnhouse ponders the question of good leadership in a violent age. When the infant Rune washes up on the shores of Geatland, many see him as cursed, but the aging King Beowulf spares him and places him in the care of Amma, a wisewoman, who raises him with the ancient lays. When the dragon of the poem lays waste to the countryside and kills many, including Amma and much of the guard that are not off defending against the ever-threatening Shylfings, the now-teenage Rune seeks to prove himself and avenge Amma. In a gutsy move, the author locates the climactic battle with the dragon in the center of the novel, forcing Rune and the Geats to cope with life in a post-Beowulf world and imagine new paths to prosperity. Much of this part of the narrative and the characterization seem more informed by 21st-century sensibilities than ancient Scandinavian ones, but within the framework of the likable Rune's coming of age it works, providing readers with much food for thought—and some hope. (author's note, pronunciation guide) (Fiction. 10-14)
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From the corner of his eye, Rune saw the scythe blade swing down. As he watched, horrified, it cut into Hwala's calf. Everything happened at once: Hwala yelled; Skoll turned, puzzled by the sound; and Skyn's mouth dropped open as he realized what he'd done. Then came the blood.
"Father!" Skoll cried, catching Hwala as he stumbled.
Skyn's scythe dropped to the ground.
Rune rushed forward to kneel beside his foster father.
From between clenched teeth, Hwala grunted, "Get Amma."
Almost before the words had been uttered, Rune was running, racing toward the farmhouse and the hut beyond it that he shared with Amma. Gods, let her be there, he prayed, his arms pumping as he skirted a boulder and pelted through the homefield, not taking the time to go around it. "Lady of the Vanir, I beg of you," he whispered as he burst through the hay. He skidded to a stop, but not fast enough to keep him from colliding with Amma.
"Sorry," he said, panting as he steadied her. "Hwala's hurt."
"I know. Where is he?"
In his sixteen winters, Rune had learned not to question how Amma knew the things she did. "The west field," he said.
She picked up the basket he'd knocked from her hand. "I'll need water."
Rune nodded and took off for the hut. When he caught up with her again, she was only halfway there. He took her basket in one hand, her arm in the other. The image of the blade hitting Hwala's leg, the blood welling around the wound, made him want to pullher into a run, but she was already moving as quickly as her age would allow.
How had it happened? They had come to the end of one row when Hwala had turned. Had he walked directly into the path of his son's blade? How had Skyn not seen him?
After what seemed an eternity, they reached the edge of the field. Across the stubble and the shocks of grain, Rune could see the curve of Skoll's shoulders as he bent over his father, who lay on the ground, fallen stalks of grain around him. Skyn stood a little distance away, his face gray, the fist of his shorter arm beating into the open hand of his longer one, over and over again, as if he wasn't aware he was doing so.
Rune helped Amma to sit on the ground beside Hwala. She shooed Skoll back and reached out to probe the wound with her fingers.
"Water," she said, and Rune crouched beside her, handing her the waterskin.
"Get away from him. I'll do it." Skoll's voice was as icy as his eyes.
Rune opened his mouth, then closed it and handed his foster brother the water. It sloshed and gurgled inside the leather bag. Skoll gave him a look that made his meaning clear. Rune rose and backed away.
"I need goat wort," Amma said, and Skoll rifled uncertainly through the basket until she snapped, "Give me the whole thing." With one hand on Hwala's leg, she reached for a leather pouch and opened it with her teeth.
Rune clenched his fist. He would have had the bag of goat wort open by now and the leaves crushed between his fingers. Instead, Amma had to do it all herself, taking precious time. He turned his head so he didn't have to see the pain etched into Hwala's face.
Finally, as she finished tying a bandage tightly around the wound, Amma spoke to Hwala for the first time. "If it doesn't fester, you won't die."
He nodded wordlessly.
"How will we know if it festers?" Skoll asked.
"You'll know." She gathered her pouches and jars and placed them back in her basket. "You two." She gestured toward Skyn and Skoll. "Take your father home. Don't let him put any weight on it." Then she turned back to Hwala. "Bed for a few days at least. I'll come in the morning."
Meet the Author
Rebecca Barnhouse is the author of The Book of the Maidservant. She first read Beowulf in Old English at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned her doctorate, studying Anglo-Saxon manuscripts and medieval literature written in Old and Middle English, Old Norse, and other fascinating languages. She teaches and writes about medieval topics and about children's literature set in the Middle Ages.
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I've just now finished The Coming of the Dragon and I wanted to let all know how much I thoroughly enjoyed it. Ms. Barnhouse is, in my opinion based on this particular book, an outstanding author. This book has been directed to younger readers, but if you enjoy a really good story, I encourage you to give this book a chance. The cover doesn't do the written words of this story justice at all, so don't let it stop you from acquiring this book. I'm an avid fan of Tamora Pierce and this story echoes her books very closely. I'm a 64 year old lady who enjoys this genre in literature. I say again, it's just a really good story.
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Updated on March 3, 2012: Today President Barack H. Obama was announced as Barnard's 2012 Commencement Speaker. Abramson was previously announced as the keynote speaker and has noted that she is happy to speak at Barnard at a later date.
Jill Abramson, executive editor of The New York Times, will deliver the keynote at Barnard College's 120th Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 14, at 12:30 p.m. on Columbia University's South Lawn. She will address approximately 600 members of the Class of 2012 and receive the Barnard Medal of Distinction, the College's highest honor, along with three other pioneers in their fields: Helene D. Gayle '76, president and CEO of CARE USA; Evan Wolfson, founder and president of Freedom to Marry; and Sally Chapman, Barnard professor of chemistry.
"We have so many reasons to value Ms. Abramson's place in history as the first woman to appear at the top of The New York Times masthead," said Barnard President Debora L. Spar. "From her early days as a reporter to her current post as the paper's executive editor, she has been unfailing in her convictions and a true inspiration. I am certain that our graduates will be energized by her words and personal story."
Spar will preside over the Commencement ceremony, confer the Barnard Medals of Distinction, present the degree candidates, and address the expected crowd of approximately 3,500 graduates, family and friends, faculty, and staff of Barnard. The graduates will also hear from Jolyne Caruso-FitzGerald '81, chair of the Barnard Board of Trustees and CEO of the Alberleen Group.
In recent years, Barnard's Commencement speakers have included Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and legendary actress Meryl Streep.
For more information, visit www.barnard.edu/commencement.
About the Medalists
Jill Abramson is executive editor of The New York Times, a position she assumed in September 2011. Abramson serves in the highest ranking position in the Times's newsroom and oversees The New York Times news report in all its various forms.
Prior to being named executive editor, Abramson was managing editor of the Times from August 2003 until August 2011. As managing editor, she helped guide the newsroom through a particularly turbulent period. Abramson helped supervise the coverage of two wars, four national elections, hurricanes, and oil spills. She was also deeply engaged in the newsroom's effort to change its approach to the dissemination of news and to expand to new and varied digital and mobile platforms.
Abramson joined The New York Times in 1997. She was named Washington bureau chief in December 2000 and served in that position until July 2003. Prior to joining the Times, Abramson worked at The Wall Street Journal from 1988 to 1997. While there, she served as deputy bureau chief in its Washington, D.C. bureau and investigative reporter, covering money and politics.
She is coauthor of Strange Justice: The Selling of Clarence Thomas, a nonfiction finalist for the National Book Award and National Book Critics Circle Award in 1994, and Where They Are Now: The Story of the Women of Harvard Law 1974, published in 1986. She is also the author of The Puppy Diaries: Raising a Dog Named Scout, published in 2011. Abramson is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has taught writing at Princeton and Yale Universities.
Helene D. Gayle '76 is president and CEO of CARE USA, a leading international humanitarian organization with approximately 10,000 staff, whose poverty-fighting programs reached 82 million people last year in 87 countries. Since joining CARE in 2006, Gayle has led efforts to reinforce CARE's commitment to empowering girls and women to bring lasting change to poor communities. Under her leadership, CARE has strengthened its focus on long-term impact, increased policy and advocacy efforts, and explored in greater depth the connections between poverty and the environment. An expert on health, global development, and humanitarian issues, she spent 20 years with the Centers for Disease Control, working primarily on HIV/AIDS. Gayle then worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, directing programs on HIV/AIDS and other global health issues.
Evan Wolfson is founder and president of Freedom to Marry, the campaign to win marriage nationwide. He was co-counsel in the historic marriage case in Hawaii that launched the ongoing global movement for the freedom to marry. Wolfson earned a bachelor's degree in history from Yale College in 1978, served as a Peace Corps volunteer in a village in Togo, West Africa, and graduated from Harvard Law School in 1983. Citing his national leadership on marriage and his appearance before the U.S. Supreme Court in Boy Scouts of America v. James Dale, the National Law Journal in 2000 named him one of "the 100 most influential lawyers in America." In 2004, Wolfson was named one of the "Time 100," Time magazine's list of "the 100 most influential people in the world." His book, Why Marriage Matters: America, Equality, and Gay People's Right to Marry, was published by Simon & Schuster in July 2004.
Sally Chapman, professor of chemistry, joined the Barnard faculty in 1975. She is an activist and advocate on behalf of young women wishing to pursue careers in the sciences. In 2009, Chapman won the College's Excellence in Teaching Award. She is a fellow of the Association of Women in Science (AWIS) and was chosen as Outstanding Woman Scientist of 2002 by AWIS Metro-NY. She is a charter member of COACh, the Committee on the Advancement of Women Chemists. Prof. Chapman is the principal investigator of a grant from the National Science Foundation ADVANCE Leadership Program, in conjunction with the American Chemical Society PROGRESS program. She has taught and advised generations of students in general, analytical, and physical chemistry. Her research, often involving Barnard students, uses computational techniques to investigate molecular-reaction dynamics. Chapman received her AB summa cum laude from Smith College in 1968, and PhD from Yale University in 1973. She did postdoctoral research at UC-Irvine with Don L. Bunker, and at UC-Berkeley with William H. Miller.


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by Sukanya Mitra
For accountant Bob Herman, information technology security is still one of his greatest worries at work. Herman, the head of operations for Solutions Strategists, Inc. is part of the new breed of CPAs who also holds a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) credential. He said today's technological advances are making it easier for time-pressed CPAs to work any time, anywhere, but also creating a new set of worries for those responsible for the safety and privacy of their firm's client data.
Herman, a speaker at the New Jersey Accounting, Business & Technology Show, which was sponsored by the New Jersey Society of CPAs, noted that while "IT Security" had slipped one notch to the ninth position on AICPA's annual Top Technology Initiatives list in 2008, the top concern with many at the show seemed to still revolve around security. Of concern to many were how hackers can break into a computer, laptop or PDA when CPAs work remotely or via mobile computing.
Show attendees were more than happy to share their own worry lists with us. For instance:
Lucky for you the answers for two of the three questions was a reassuring "Yes, you are secure!"
This is because when you connect to your company's network, you will be connecting through your company's VPN or "virtual private network," which Herman referred to as a "long, protective tunnel" that disallows hackers from interfering.
With doing online banking from airports and such, he noted all banks have that very familiar padlock icon proving that they are a "safe and secure" network. So once you enter your login and password, any transaction you conduct cannot be hacked into. However, he warned against rogue sites, which are set up by hacksters and can mirror your bank's Web site. Oftentimes, hackers will ask you to update personal information on these sites by sending you an e-mail. He advised to always input the exact bank address in a new browser window before conducting any business with your bank. This will ensure a secure environment. He emphasized never going through those e-mails because then you will be setting yourself for trouble and BIG headaches as they are mostly rogue sites and you are not protected through them.
Blogs and Social Networks
Blogs and social networks are here to stay. Greg LaFollette, CPA/CITP, senior manager, Tax & Technology Consulting at Eide Bailly, LLP, as well as executive editor at The CPA Technology Advisor, led the session on blogs, podcasts and social networks. While he was quick to share how firms can grow their firm's practice using these three methods, many skeptics in the audience again brought up the s-word as in "security" or the lack thereof. One participant also raised the question of how to block bad feedback from a blog. Who knows, maybe he was worried about bad word-of-mouth publicity of his firm. LaFollette said feedback was an option. Since LaFollette doesn't have time to monitor it, he disallows feedback on his blogs.
For those of you who are always trying to keep your contacts straight and wonder whether some way Outlook could keep your addresses up-to-date, help is on the way via Plaxo. This is a social network site, which was developed as an online address book. It allows the user to enter names and contact information. When one of the user's contacts moves or changes their e-mail, the new address gets updated automatically. No need to worry about where someone is and whether you have their most up-to-date information. And for those of you who are wondering whether someone else can get into your profile and change the names and phone numbers of your contacts? The answer is "No." It is your profile with your contacts and no hackster can hack in.
And in the words of LaFollette, "today's Internet is more secure than anywhere else. I would use my credit card on the Internet any day over using it in a restaurant," where someone can misuse it.
So there you have it. Blog away CPAs. Work remotely. Store files off site. It's never been more efficient and secure. Best of all, you're in control when you want to be. Just bring cash with you the next time you eat out.
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LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - A day after they learned that they would be laid off, employees of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" have received news that might ease the blow.
Leno has decided to pay his non-writing staff out of his pocket through next week, sources said Saturday. That could be extended if the writers' strike is not resolved by then.
"Tonight Show" executive producer Debbie Vickers is said to have been involved in the decision and reportedly began calling laid-off employees Saturday.
A couple of days after the Writers Guild of America strike began November 5, the star of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" told about 80 of his staffers that they need not worry about their finances. Leno was so adamant about paychecks being safe, many didn't bother looking for new jobs even though NBC was forecasting layoffs.
So it came as quite a shock Friday when the entire staff was told that they were not only out of a job but also that they weren't guaranteed of being rehired once "The Tonight Show" returns.
"Some people were crying. Some people were screaming," said one employee speaking on the condition of anonymity.
NBC declined comment on the firings beyond a brief statement Friday saying that the network had "regretfully informed the people who work on 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' and 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien' that their services are not needed at this time due to our inability to continue production of the shows."
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Skyway Builders has created breath taking designs by listening to many points of view and working together with others who have diversified interests. Skyway understands this knowledge is critical in today's market as people are finding the designs of different countries and cultures appealing, such as European, Spanish, or Asian influences. As people are traveling more and seeing architecture in other parts of the world, they want to incorporate those ideas into their own homes. Whether design influences come from local architecture, cities on the west coast, or homes halfway around the world, the Skyway design team is helping customers make them their own. When designing a home, Skyway's goal is to create space that doesn't merely accommodate, but rather celebrates the lives of those who will live within.
Together Dale and Don have created a strong team that is dedicated to outstanding quality, workmanship, and beauty in every home they build. Their commitment to satisfying their customers is grounded in integrity, knowledge, and experience. It would be their honor to speak with you about bringing the realization of YOUR Dream Home to fruition.
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The Nature Conservancy talks with Oxfam about new partnership in the Gulf of Mexico. Here is one example of a leader working to make a difference in the Gulf.
As restoration continues in the Gulf of Mexico, there is still much work to be done; restoring the Gulf will not be easy or quick, but it can be done. And to be successful, restoration must focus as much on the needs of and benefits to people as it does to the lands and waters. To that end, the Conservancy is proud to partner with Oxfam America to promote restoration in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Conservancy's goals and capacities lie in helping to restore the Gulf's degraded ecosystems for the benefit of nature and people. Oxfam's capacities help make socially vulnerable coastal communities more resilient. Since 1994, Oxfam has been committed to working in the Gulf Coast—a region where the people are uniquely linked to the environment, and thus particularly sensitive to disruptions. Oxfam has worked tirelessly with community groups on proposing solutions for both the economic and environmental problems that have increased with every disaster—whether man made or natural. They bring a unique ability to formulate long-term solutions that address underlying conditions, and enable people to work their way out of poverty and into more stable economic, environmental, and social situations all the while demanding that the communities be an integral part of the process.
Minor Sinclair is the regional director for the US program for Oxfam America.
What does Oxfam see as the greatest challenges in the Gulf of Mexico?
Minor Sinclair, Oxfam:
The Gulf Coast region is a very special part of our country. It's a place where all kinds of factors come into play. Culturally, it's home to Cajuns, Native Americans, African Americans, Vietnamese, and more; many of us visit for the food, the music, the spirit of the place. Economically, it's got resources that drive many of the engines in the rest of the country: seafood, natural gas, oil, shipping routes. And the environment itself is an astonishing sanctuary for plants and animals.
That said, it's also a region that has a sometimes difficult and complicated history, both socially and economically. And that story has left a heritage of uncommon poverty, under-education, and under-employment; roughly 80 percent of US counties that experience persistent poverty are in this region. So you see a population that is socially vulnerable in a variety of ways.
You also have a population that, perhaps more than any other in the U.S., makes its living from the land and water: fishing, shrimping, tourism, agriculture. Their livelihoods depend on natural resources in a very real way. Any disruptions to the environment—whether natural or man-made—can strike a devastating blow to businesses and communities.
Combine these two factors—social vulnerability and high likelihood of disasters—and you have a population that experiences risk in a fundamental way. It can be unnerving, but also threatening.
Oxfam works to explore this particular nexus of factors—the point where social and environmental risk factors collide—and, more importantly, to find lasting solutions to the problems. We work with a variety of people and groups who have deep roots in the communities, and try to find ways for people to get the tools they need to be more resilient and thrive.
These solutions take many forms, but most of them aim to find ways to engage people in jobs that are sustainable and create career pathways by working with the environment. At the same time that we aim to find ways to protect the environment and deal with climate change.
Our watchword is resilience: to empower the people and to safeguard the environment—so that when disaster strikes, both can bounce back.
How does conservation and restoration fit into Oxfam's vision for the future of the Gulf?
Minor Sinclair, Oxfam:
Oxfam brings a special perspective to many of the efforts to restore the Gulf: we look to the incredible resources and beauty of the environment, but we also care about the people who live and work on the lands and water. We believe that they know best how to steward and conserve our natural resources, for a long-term, sustainable relationship between people and the environment.
In the short term, and currently, we are focusing on three areas:
1. Working to make sure oil spill fines and penalties are earmarked for the Gulf Coast region and coastal restoration projects;
2. Finding ways for vulnerable communities to have a say in the decision-making processes about restoration projects;
3. Setting up methods to ensure that restoration projects provide jobs and economic opportunities for impacted, low-income, and disadvantaged people.
In the longer term, we are doing vital research that shines a spotlight on the particular vulnerabilities of the environment and the people in this region; and encouraging fundamental changes in the ways we think about and respond to climate change.
What does success in the Gulf look like?
Minor Sinclair, Oxfam:
I believe that the people who live and work in this region also have an abiding love and understanding of the environmental resources. They know how essential it is to keep the land and water and creatures healthy. One aspect of success is when they are engaged in the process of conservation and restoration, and are empowered to make wise decisions about our—really their—resources.
A larger aspect is when people and environment are working in harmony—not against each other. We've seen models of this in our work globally and we believe there is no better place than the Gulf to implement that in the U.S.
What gives you hope?
Minor Sinclair, Oxfam:
With any luck, Mississippi will soon pass legislation that puts "Mississippi First." The bill provides incentives to contractors and businesses that receive disaster relief funds to look to hire local people first. It may seem like an easy call, but it's surprising how often employers default to other ways to hire. Louisiana is considering similar legislation.
I mention these bills because Mississippi and Louisiana are so often not first—in fact, are often last. Census statistics from this region are often discouraging.
But the region, and the states, are starting to show leadership, and understanding of the political process. Legislators are working for vital protections and means to restoration; community groups are partnering to advocate for programs that educate and train their members; the people are thinking about the ways they can find, and direct, the billions of dollars that should flow into the region.
One sign of that leadership is the Louisiana Master Plan for Coastal Restoration. The plan is expected to pass the Louisiana legislature in this session and itemizes $50 billion in projects to restore Louisiana's coastline. This is a remarkable achievement as no other state in the country has developed a plan more thoroughly to address the impacts of climate change—sea level rise and storms.
At the federal level, we look to the broad base of support in Congress, from both Republicans and Democrats, for the RESTORE Act that sends oil fine moneys to the region.
This is a place that inspires, after all. The people have a unique understanding that we are all part of the same fragile ecosystem; that if one part of it is unhealthy or broken, it affects all parts of it. Their voice is critical in the efforts to restore and conserve.
As the regional director for the US program, Minor Sinclair oversees the Oxfam America's domestic program on poverty and economic injustice and serves as the lead regional manager for Oxfam International's domestic poverty programs in four countries. The US program focuses on the right to livelihood for rural people, including small scale producers and workers in the food system. Minor has served with Oxfam for sixteen years including posts as the Cuba program officer and co-Representative for the Caribbean. Previously, Minor worked on refugee and foreign policy issues and served as a volunteer with the Mennonite Central Committee in Central America. Minor has edited and authored several publications, including the book The New Politics of Survival: Grassroots Movements in Central America (Monthly Review Press/EPICA: 1995). He obtained a Masters in Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a Bachelors degree in International Development from Davidson College in North Carolina.
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Ok so I'm building a short stroke/long rod 302 for a high revving naturally aspirated road racing motor. Basically I have a Mexican 302 block and im planning on using a Eagle 289 crank with a 2.875 stroke. Now the real question is I'm wanting to use 5.400 H-beam rods and im having trouble doing the math and getting proper specs without a disassembled motor in front of me. What would the piston height have to be to fit this rod if it is even possible. Im also wanting the compression ration to be in the 12.5 to 13:1 range. This motor is going to have Procomp aluminum heads,Comp Cams dual valve springs,Comp Cams titanium retainers, Crower stainless steel shaft mount roller rockers, and mechanical roller lifters with a custom ground cam . If i learn a bit more about the in and outs of building a drysump oiling system i might do that but for the moment to plan is a high volume/high pressure pump with a deep sump pan. Im building a sheetmetal manifold and will be running 4 weber dual downdraft throttle bodies with a megasquirt 3 ecu system. The usable power range im looking for is around 7000-10000rpm. :evil: I know its just spitting off a parts list but this is the plan and I want your opinions on my piston height question and the project as a whole. Also please no "just build a stroker" comments if I wanted to I would.
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Right next to me under a spare blanket, my folded pants for the next day, or under the pillow. Kids are not an issue.
This is a discussion on Where do you keep your gun at night? within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; When you go to sleep, where do you keep your home defense gun? Also, do you have kids that could find it and how does ...
When you go to sleep, where do you keep your home defense gun? Also, do you have kids that could find it and how does that affect your decision?
Right next to me under a spare blanket, my folded pants for the next day, or under the pillow. Kids are not an issue.
Pump action 12 gauge wedged in the gap between the headboard of my bed and the wall. Easily accessible but you wouldn't see it unless you were specifically looking for it. No kids in the house but even if there were I doubt they'd see it, and I doubt they could get it out of there either.
Pete Zaria.
Pete--can you easily/quickly access the weapon>>Do you have the space/stamina to be able to effectively weild/aim it?
I keep the carry peice I carried that day on my nightstand with a very handy large flashlight
"To blame a gun for a mans decision is to foolishly attribute free will to an inanimate object"- Colion Noir.
On the other hand, wielding a pistol grip 12 gauge at 3 AM with a nice adrenaline rush could be a challenge, but what can you do except drill for it?
Pete Zaria.
P239 with night sights and surefire E2D on the nightstand. Armalite M4 with tlr 1 in the near by closet. I carry all day every day.
My carry Para WartHawg is in its rig under the pillow next to me. My kel Tec Sub2000 is under the bed. None are cocked and locked since I have awaken with the gun relieved from it's holster and the under bed gun on top of the bed. The gun show comes to Rochester on Jan 5 and 6th so I will be adding a Mossberg Persuader with tactical light to my collection.
I keep my 642 on the night stand next to my phone and glasses. There is also a 12ga that lays next to the bed on my side all the time if I need it. You wouldn't be able to see it unless you walked around to my side of the bed and looked for it. My side is against the far wall in the bed room. I don't have any children that are walking yet, so as of right now it's not an issue. It is something, however, that has been on my mind a lot lately and I need to find a solution for. Basically I just need a safe for my long guns and a small electronic one for my handguns.
They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security Benjamin Franklin
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g22 in a holster under my pillow. one in the pipe! right with my flashlight.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8
Under my pillow
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I keep it in a mini gun safe right next to my night table, along with a Fenix flash light. I open the safe at night before we go to bed and close it in the morning so that my grandchildren, who visit us often can't get access to it. I have found that this works very well. I have immediate access to the gun and light, if needed at night, but keep the gun locked in the safe during the day.
My carry gun is usually on me during the day.
"It does not do to leave a dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him."
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I use a gunvault on my nightstand. Not as fast as in the drawer or on the nightstand, but I'm terrified that someone could walk in while I sleep, pick up my gun and use it on me and my family. Rule #7 of gunfighting: Don't arm the adversery!
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I am always surprised at the number of people who keep their loaded firearms under their pillow. Shows how much Hollweird has affected us!! Tactically I can't see this being a good idea, especially the way I sleep, nightstand or bed holster where the gun is stationary id a much better choice in my opinion. I have loaded guns all over the house, but my G23 is on my night stand everynight with my Streamlight right next to it. I have two kids 13 and 16 but both have grown up with firearms and I have no restrictions about having the guns where they have access to them. My son can shoot better than most adults I have seen. I don't recommend this for all households, it took years of drilling gun saftey into their heads and lots of lead down range before I could trust them.
We all need to do what we feel comfortable with.
When Seconds Count, The Cops Are Just Minutes Away!!
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Ankle holster... unless the wife is in the mood.
Just kidding.
Wedged between the box spring and mattress with the butt sticking out. Cell phone on the night stand. I'm on the far side, away from the door. Roll off the bed for concealment, arm, identify threat, shoot if needed and / or call for back up.
The kids know how to handle firearms and are not sheep. We have a family plan.


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Dodge (FIATY.PK) made some waves when it revealed the fastest, most powerful production muscle car ever: the Challenger Hellcat. Its 6.2 liter supercharged V8 churns out a monstrous 707 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque, can hit a quarter-mile in under 11 seconds, and is supposedly capable of reaching a terminal speed of 199 miles per hour. But the question on many people's lips was why keep this gem relegated to the Challenger line?
Dodge seems to have heard them, and on Wednesday morning, it pulled the veil off the most powerful sedan in the world: the Charger Hellcat. Shoe-horned into a new 2015 Charger model, the powertrain still makes 707 horsepower, but top speed is now 204 miles per hour, and the quarter-mile is dealt with in 11 seconds flat. Sixty comes in 3.7 seconds. The supercharger alone displaces 2.4 liters. That quarter-mile time? That's on street tires.
This isn't merely the fastest Dodge sedan or the fastest American sedan. This makes the Charger Hellcat the fastest production sedan in the world. Pricing isn't yet available, but the Charger Hellcat will be hitting showrooms in the first-quarter of next year. If it even makes it that far.
It's rear-wheel drive, and uses the same eight-speed transmission that's found in the Challenger. Why is it faster at the top? Because of its longer body, Road and Track reports, the Charger has 12 percent less drag than its muscle car sibling, allowing for a higher top speed.


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Five questions for Game 5 of the St.Louis Cardinals-Philadelphia Phillies National League Division Series today:
Will the heart of Philadelphia's lineup re-appear?
The 3-4-5-6 hitters in the Phillies lineup have all but disappeared in the last three games, combining to go 5-for-46 (.109). Hunter Pence, Ryan Howard, Shane Victorino and the platoon of Raul Ibanez-John Mayberry combined for one RBI in the two games in St. Louis.
MORE: 5 questions for Game 5 of Diamondbacks-Brewers
Manager Charlie Manuel said Thursday he'll think about juggling the lineup for Game 5 but doesn't seem to be embracing the idea. "When you sit there and you're not getting too many hits, and you look and you've got four or five guys 0-for-4, how much can I move them in the order?" he said. "I know who can hit and what our best lineup is."
Which Chris Carpenter will show up for the Cardinals?
The St. Louis ace, who pitched a complete-game, two-hit shutout the final day of the regular season, was out of sorts in Game 2, his first career start on three days' rest. He lasted three innings, giving up four runs on five hits. He is back on his normal schedule, pitching on the fifth day. In his last six starts of the regular season, he was 3-0 with a 2.15 ERA.
"The first time he's ever done it," Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said of the start on short rest. "He was not as sharp, and that may have been the reason. There's no reason to think it wasn't."
FAMILY TIES: Halladay, Carpenter remember growing pains
Will Matt Holliday be in the lineup again despite his hand injury?
All indications are Holliday came through his first start of the postseason fine Wednesday, despite being plunked on the right forearm in the fourth inning. "With a day's rest, I don't see it going backwards, but I could be wrong," La Russa said.
Holliday went 1-for-3 and scored twice. His presence has a ripple effect through the lineup. "We're a much better team with him in the lineup. No disrespect to (Allen Craig), because he's swung the bat great, too," outfielder-first baseman Lance Berkman said. "But Matt also brings an aura and a presence."
How will the Phillies react to a deciding game of a series?
This is the 10th playoff series for the Phillies since they began their current run in 2007; they've never played in a Game 7 or Game 5 in a best of five. The Cardinals have played in three in the Albert Pujols era — winning Game 7 of the NLCS in 2004 and 2006 and losing Game 5 of the 2001 NLDS to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Is Cliff Lee available in relief if Roy Halladay falters?
"Damn right," Manuel told CSNPhilly.com Thursday. "He's there, dude." Lee threw about 20 pitches in the bullpen during Game 4, but the Phillies obviously would prefer to save him for Game 1 of the NLCS if they advance.
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span and lumber size requirements
What determains the span spacing, and the size of lumber to be used. I will be building a 40' long by offsetting 14' and 12' back yard patio cover. Other than code requirements, is there a general rule out there on size of lumber, spacing of rafters, and size of decking. Here's an example of what I am looking for. If I use 2x6's on 16" centers, VS 2x8's on 22-24" centers I will save $50 for just the trusses (or runners) using the 2x8's. Could I possibly go with 2x6's on 24" centers if I were to increase my decking to either 5/8's or 3/4? I am looking for a general rule of thumb rule here on what tells me I can increase span, enlarge lumber and save $ doing so, but maintaining the stregnth and durability in our TEXAS wheather. BTW; I will be installing a metal (steel) lifetime roof on top. And Yes I want to walk on this overhang with out feelling that spongee week feeling.
Here's what I would like to do: 2x6's on 24" centers, with decking 5/8 to 3/4, paper then metal roofing.
One more question, I live in Dallas Tx. area. If I am going to enclose the lower surface area of this patio cover, (hide the rafters), does anyone out there think I still need to use PT wood rather than reg. #2? My general rule is if it's exposed go with PT, if its covered and protected from weather go with reg #2. Just wondering about the moister in the air absorbsion as far as long lasting... Any info will be greatly apprieciated...
If it is going to be subjected to any weather, you need to use PT. The cost upgrade is minimal. As far as the lumber spacing, it will all be determined by the span between beams. For a floor, 24" on center is not considered optimum. The decking will give between the joists. 16" on center is what is generally accepted. Using a 2x10 on a 24" center vs a 2x8 on 16" centers will probably not save you any money anyway. You will need to check span charts to see how far you can safely span. But keep in mind, a maximum span will probably give you that bouncy feel that you don't want.
You should imquire at your local building department before you go off half-cocked and poorly informed and have to take apart something you have built. That mistake will cost you a lot more overall. You'll need a permit anyway.
The Inspection Office can make recommendations and probably even furnish you with mini plans.:)
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|Patriots Look Poised For Another Super Bowl Run
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1. Peyton stuff:
– 11-12 in playoffs
– Tebow is as good as Manning both – .500 Bronco playoff qb
– Manning – SI athlete of the year and hasn't won anything
– In three Super Bowls – 3td / 4 int
– Manning and Chamberlain one championship
2. Turnovers:
– Crazy Bruce Lee punch of ball
– first interception duck hunting
– Manning has two pick-six in Super Bowls
3. Other:
– Joe Namath flips coin before team selected heads or tails – nice fur
– great job national anthem
– why did Pete Carroll lose a timeout on the challenge on spotting the ball – he was right they moved the ball
– Skittles a big winner-
– the Super Bowl coats looked like the robot from Lost in Space
– was that Meryl Streep leading the Broncos out on the horse?
– Must have been a hemp fest in Seattle
– at one point Denver had 34 plays to Seattle 3 and scored no points
4. Patriots also had a safety to start game and also lost in Super Bowl
5. Welker 26 receptions in three Super Bowls – he is 0-3
6. Guy carrying Super Bowl trophy was freaky
7. Must have had 15 players helped off field
8. Seattle 104 penalty yards
9. Eric Decker lost money in free agency with his no show – 1 reception
10. Phillip Seymour Hoffman RIP – Capote top three acting jobs
Tags: Connelly's Top Ten, Top Ten
manning sucks and is overrated. i'd take his brother in a heartbeat over him in a big game.
REPLY – MPC – Seattle proved the way to beat manning and make him move his feet – the Patriots should have been sending the house and if he beats you he beats you – but their passive approach turned out to be a losing approach – how would the Pats ever beaten Seattle?


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By Tom Searcy
I've been working with a number of companies lately on big deals — we're talking deals up to $100 million, here, with companies on both U.S. coasts, in the Midwest, and in the Southeast.
They're in very different industries, and their customers are government, private, public and education groups. Diverse enough?
However, every one of these deals has had something very important in common: They all required some sort of RFP response as a part of the process. In each case I served as strategist, RFP response coach, and pitch doctor. There are a bunch of great things to share with you out of these experiences, and I will over time.
But today, I want to begin with talking about the "RFP Frame." How do you frame your RFP response? I use the 4 Cs.
Honestly, most people start with responses they've already used for prior RFPs. Then they cut and paste and massage what they come up with and call it good. The problem with this method is that they-re thinking about the process of writing the response and what they want it to say, and not the process of reading the RFP and what the readers are looking for.
The 4 Cs attempt to fix that oversight by focusing on building the guidelines for the response in the terms of the reader. Here goes:
1. Competency: Can you clearly demonstrate in your response that your company can do the work? Not sexy stuff — not the big "a-ha" moments — just strong credentials?
2. Credibility: Is your company strong? In some contracting businesses, just being bonded by a credible firm is enough. In others, strong financials are necessary. Still others are looking for the strength of your partners, vendors and banks. The core issue is your company's strength and longevity.
3. Customization: Can you fulfill this project in all of its specifications and nuances? We have rarely found a contract — whether it's building a hospital, manufacturing plane landing gear, outfitting a major retailer or staffing a medical center — in which the buyer did not believe that their project was incredibly unique and challenging. This means you have to demonstrate that you understand all there is to understand about this project and are conversant in an intimate way with the specs and nuances in your RFP response.
4. Consistency: Do you have a story that hangs together? We work on the 10 percent of the answer that has the greatest leverage. Most of the answers to an RFP are "check-the-box" quality — if you can check the box, that's good enough. Then there's the 10 percent upon which the final decision matters. That 10 percent has to be consistently found throughout the response.
Because the initial process of RFP responses is about not being disqualified, and the second level is being chosen as a finalist for interview or presentation, you need to make certain that your responses to each question are accomplishing in a distinguishing way at least one of these 4 Cs.
The ultimate effects of President Obama's economic stimulus plans have been lots of federal money flowing out into the economy. And the outcome of that are contracts. Because there will be regulatory oversight, there will be RFPs as a part of the process. If you want some of the money, start with these 4 Cs in framing the response.
Tom Searcy has established himself as the foremost expert in large account sales. As an author, speaker, consultant and founder of Hunt Big Sales, Tom has helped his clients generate business in excess of $5 billion. Leading four companies through tremendous growth to over $100 million (from less than $15 million), Tom has perfected the process for consistently landing large accounts, which he has documented in his books, Whale Hunting: How to Land Big Sales and Transform Your Company (co-authored by Barbara Weaver Smith) and RFPs Suck! How to Master the RFP System Once and for All to Win Big Business.
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- - Cain Velasquez - Easy To Hit. (http://www.mmaforum.com/ufc/107933-cain-velasquez-easy-hit.html)
Cain Velasquez - Easy To Hit.
There's a bunch of pictures that further illustrate the point, so you should click the link for a better read but I found this very interesting and I'm sure you guys will too with JDS/Cain 2 coming up.
one only needs to watch the Kongo fight to see that.
Doesnt really matter though when he's beat them all except for JDS.
Cain has the luxury of being protected by the Ufc marketing machine...
They would never allow any of their tv personalities to bring up the Kongo incident or harp on the JDS Tko because they have to protect there Latino asset, Cain is the gateway to Mexico (or so they hope). The marketing is that he blew out his knee and fought injured (even though JDS was injured as well) so people will tune in again.
JDS is huge for Brazil and everywhere else in the world likes the guy cause he comes off so nice, but we would all be kidding ourselves if the Ufc wouldn't rather have Cain as champ as he is American with the Latino back story. He was born in the states yet they market the @$&@ out of the fact that he is "Mexican" or "Latino"
The tv personalities still bring up the GSP/Serra chin incident from 6 years ago, because deep down despite him being the PPV "king", an American champ is probably more marketable.
Point is Cain is going to have déjà vu, see tweetie birds and have to hire Dolce and chase the belt at 205
Cain's striking was always suspect. This articles further proves that point. Didn't realize Cain got hit THAT much but those pics don't lie.
i would give his chin an 8, he has eaten some bombs and fought through them.. he also has great recovery.. but this is HW so unless you have a 9 or 10 chin you can still get KO'd quickly by a guy like JDS.
Yeah that's pretty much what I saw. I was never a fan of his striking, other than some nice kicks and wicked pace with some decent power he is not that technical.
But then again not many true MMAists have outstanding standup. Cain is great at MMA, but his base is and always will be his wreslting.
He has killer GNP, determination, heart and awesome wrestling. How he manhandled Ben and Brock was pretty impressive.
People have been saying that he has a glass jaw because of the Kongo fight, but I always thought that overall he takes shots well. As far as the rematch is concerned, the only way he wins this is if he will be able to get JDS down to the ground and keep him there.
He's one of the few (DC comes to mind as well) in the division that I give remotely a chance at taking JDS down, but it won't be easy because JDS's TDD is superb.
go ahead and neg rep for going a little off track for a second if you must. but this is the only platform i have to ask this without starting a new thread and i dont think its worthy of a new thread.
has anyone else ever brought up that BROWN PRIDE is indeed a very serious hispanic gang in this country? He has it clearly tatted on his chest. Im not saying that he was for sure a gang affiliate, but if i seen him on cops instead of the UFC, thatd be my first thought. Maybe he just has it because hes a prowd hispanic. Not trying to start a fire here, just wondering if anyone watches Gangland and has ever thought about this.
On topic! Cain's stand up certainly isn't technical. But damn its usually effective. That first fight was the first ever UFC on FOX and there was a lot riding on this. I hope just for the sake of a better fight that Cain can score some TD's and not go out there and strike with JDS. For some reason JDS has a wicked way of making guys forget the old saying "dance with the girl that brought you". Shane Carwin, Cain, Frank, I watched all those fights on PPV and was screaming TAKEDOWN!! At least attempt it! Hell, Frank didnt even try but for 1 that I recall. Why is it that the oversized heavys with world class grappling get in there with arguably the baddest striker out there (he hasnt fought Ubereem yet)that is smaller than them and think, eh shit, Im bigger, Ill just beat him up. And then lose. Bad. JDS not only beat those 3 guys, but beat em up. Id hate to meet Carwin in a back alley, but damn JDS whooped him round after round.
Ill stop my babbling but yes Cain does get hit a lot and its because hes not a technical striker. He has tons of power and can finish off other grapplers with his strikes, but he needs to shoot, shoot, and shoot again on JDS. I fear that we may be talking about Johnny Hendricks this way one day. He keeps KOing guys and the next thing ya know he thinks he's Lyoto Machida. I hope that doesnt happen.
All I want out of Cain and JDS is a good back and forth fight with a finish in round 3. Either guy can win and I'll be happy. I just hope its more than 2 minutes because I respect both guys and dont want to see anyone of them embarassed.
I would hope no one would neg you for asking a question. He might have been affiliated with the gang in the past, and maybe still is who knows.
My guess would be that he got it because he is proud to be Mexican, and in a lot of places in his home country (USA) Mexican's and people of Mexican heritage are looked at as second class citizens (blatantly or subconsciously).
That can apply to all latinos that have a more "ethnic" look.
Maybe he wanted to show pride of his roots, similar to a 2nd or 3rd generation American of Irish heritage getting a four leaf clover tat. So my guess would be that he got it in his late teens or early twenties when people make haste decisions and just stuck with it.
On topic, I would love for this rematch to be competitive as I am a fan of both fighters. My fandom edges towards JDS because I like stand up technique and because he is just such a cool cat, but on the same token I like Cain's "put you on your behind and bust your butt" style too.
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Went out to dinner with some friends recently, and the evening made me reflect on the art of conversation. There were four of us sitting at the table in the restaurant, and one person monopolized the conversation the entire night, talking loudly & keeping the focus on themselves. After a while, their incessant chatter felt rude and uncouth. I found myself getting irritated because it seemed ungracious. I tried to summon up my inner-Buddhist & give this person the benefit of the doubt, but my frustration only mounted. I felt relieved when the evening was over. I was drained and thought this loud person had been unfair to the group. At the same time I felt guilty for harboring resentment toward a friend.
In general, I enjoy outgoing people. As a person who can be reserved, I find extroverts inspire me to loosen up and have fun. However, I am weary of conversation vampires, people who chatter on & on, rarely ask questions, and seem to forget about the needs of other people in the group. These people aren't the usual sort of extrovert. Their talking style feels invasive, not encouraging.
When it comes to talking to other people, we all have our quirks. Some of us talk too much, some too little. Some play with our cell, interrupt, gossip, or lecture away. Some don't listen well or constantly shift the focus back to ourselves. Some laugh at everything, some at nothing. Not all of us pick up on body language cues that signal a desire to end a conversation. Talking, while fun, is a messy sport.
I'll admit that I'm guilty of plenty of my own quirks. For example, I can be absent-minded at times. I'll be chatting away with a friend, and then I'll suddenly zone out because my head feels full & I need a brain break. This can frustrate people, making them think I'm not listening. And it's true. I'm not! But not because I'm not interested. My brain sort of drifts back & forth between intense focus & fuzziness.
I'm also guilty of playing with my cell when hanging out with others. And when I'm very worried or anxious, I can chat in circles about an issue that's bothering me. Or I can talk about random nonsensical things at inappropriate times. When meeting new people, I can seem quiet & withdrawn. This is sometimes due to shyness, sometimes due to laziness.
Anyhow, reflecting on my own conversation quirks has made me curious about my friend, and other overly loud people. They may do it out of habit, nervousness, or narcissism, it's difficult to know. But the truth is I struggle to have patience for folks who seem to monopolize social talk. At the same time, I know people who have struggled to work with my shyness. Who've said, "Are you okay? You're not saying much." And I can sense that my tendency to be quiet in certain situations is making them feel funny.
Over the years I've learned to chime in more, but it still takes effort & I don't always succeed. At the Buddhist center last week the teacher said, human beings are nothing but a collection of habits. If we want to be happy or different, we just have to change our habit or way of thinking. Building on that point, I guess we all have talking & listening habits, and maybe it's good to reflect on these from time to time & improve. However, I feel conversation vampires are the least likely to be self-reflective about their habits. And maybe that's why I feel kind of justified in being judgy. I need to find strategies for interacting with them.


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Roberto Mancini has insisted that Manchester City need to toughen up in front of goal, following the 0-0 draw against Chelsea.
City had a chance to leapfrog rivals Manchester United, but couldn't find a way pass Chelsea.
The match was played out with relatively few chances for either side, with the main note from the game being the home fan's frustrations towards the new manager Rafa Benitez.
City proved to be more creative as David Silva headed a Pablo Zabaleta's cross over the bar before Sergio Aguero headed straight to Petr Cech. The second half saw chances few and far between and there was very little to separate the two teams.
Mancini knows that City need to be able to find the net in the next couple of games with a midweek trip to Wigan, before entertaining Everton at the weekend.
"I am not satisfied with one point. To play here at Chelsea is always difficult, but to play well as we did here, we can't lose two points," the Sporting Life reports.
"We were so poor in the last 20 metres, when we have a chance, we need to score. We missed the last pass – you have to be strong with that in the box. If you are soft, you won't score. That is why I was upset.
"We are a good team and we won the last championship, we want to defend this."


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