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"The USA is largely a nation of immigrants, and no site underscores the fact more profoundly than Ellis Island. From 1892 to 1954 the island hosted the main immigration station for entry to America, processing more than 12 million third-class arrivals. Almost 50% of Americans have an ancestor who arrived here, having traveled on an often perilous journey across the sea. Today the island is part of the adjacent Statue of Liberty National Monument. The Immigration Museum is housed in an iconic red-brick building built in French Renaissance style, which replaced the original wooden building that burnt down in 1897. The museum brings the immigrant experience to life with a fascinating self-guided tour. Exhibits include photos, films, archive material, recordings, and the American Family Immigration History Center."
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"Search for your ancestors or just marvel at the refurbished museum."
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"Statue of Island & Ellis Island Ferry Fees: $12.00 - Ages 13+ $10.00 - Seniors 62 and over $5.00 - Children 4-12 http://nymag.com/listings/attraction/ellis_island_immigration_museum/"
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"Over 40% of the U.S. population descend from the 17 million immigrants that have passed through Ellis Island, New York from 1892 to 1954. The three-story Ellis Island Museum is housed in the same building that the immigrants came through in those 64 years. Ferryboats leave from Battery Park for the 27-acre island, including an option to visit the Statue of Liberty, located on an island nearby. Round trip fare is $8 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, $3 for children 3-17 years old, and free to children 3 and under. Ferries operate 7 days a week, from approximately 9:30am to 5:00pm. For specific ferry schedules and information call, (212) 269-5755."
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"Opened on January 1, 1892, Ellis Island became the nation's premier federal immigration station. The main building was restored and opened as a museum in 1990."
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I have found that by focusing on companies in financial distress, I often find investment opportunities; these stocks are often so depressed in price that the underlying price more than compensates an investor for the risk. The risk reward is asymmetric. My personal theory is that investors often overreact to bad news and uncertainty. They sell their stock at any price in order to cut their losses and as they do, they create compelling investment opportunities. Genworth (NYSE:GNW) is a good example.
Investment Thesis
This is an opportunity to buy a large financial services company at a (potentially) deep discount to intrinsic value where the path is being cleared for a turnaround. Even at $9 per share, the stock represents significant value.
Consider the following: Genworth has $112.6 billion in assets at the end of third quarter fiscal year 2012. If it could earn a return on assets of 100 basis points (not an unreasonable assumption), this would be equal to $1.12 billion dollars. If we assign a price to earnings ratio of 10, then this would equal a market capitalization of $11.2 billion, or a more than 100 percent increase from its current market value of $4.5 billion. It is not unreasonable to expect a financial services company to earn 100 basis points on assets when the spread between 2-year Treasuries and 10-year Treasuries is more than 150 basis points as it is now.
An alternative valuation measure is price to book value. GNW trades at 0.27x of third quarter fiscal year Q3 2012 book value. with a book value of $33.39 per share (i.e., I am using GAAP book value). If GNW were to trade at just 20% discount to book value (instead of the 73% now), the stock would more than double.
Of course, for the company to trade at 10 times earnings, investor confidence will have to return, and herein lies the challenge. How long will it take the company to once again be able to earn 100 basis points on assets? Who really knows? But when it does, the stock will certainly be trading at a much higher price than it is now. As value investors, we have to be willing to invest in the unknown and the unknowable where the reward greatly exceeds the risk.
Business Overview:
Genworth is a financial services company that was carved out of General Electric in May of 2004. It provides insurance, wealth management, investment and financial services to more than 15 million customers, with a presence in more than 25 countries. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, GNW has approximately 6,300 employees.[1] It has market capitalization of $4.2 billion and $112 billion in assets.
|Market Capitalization
|$4.5 billion
|Enterprise Value
|$8.4 billion
GNW is cheap for a good reason. It did not qualify for TARP like AIG, and therefore, it was NOT too big to fail, unlike Lehman and Bear Stearns.
What has GNW investors nervous is the U.S. mortgage insurance unit. This unit provided mortgage insurance to predominantly insuring prime based, individually underwritten residential mortgage loans, also known as flow mortgage insurance. It also selectively provides mortgage insurance on a bulk basis, with essentially all of its bulk underwriting prime-based. Operating income from the mortgage unit was a loss of $507 million in fiscal year 2011, and it got "buried!"
This was not the only business segment that has been losing money. GNW had losses from discontinued operations of $25 million in 2011, too. These included non-strategic products such as variable annuity, variable life insurance, corporate-owned life insurance and Medicare supplement insurance products.
GNW also had losses from what it calls "Corporate and Other Activities" in 2011 of $239 million. This included debt financing expenses that were incurred at its holding company level, unallocated corporate income and expenses, eliminations of inter-segment transactions and the results of other non-core businesses that were managed outside of its operating segments. Losses from these units added up to three quarters of billion dollars in fiscal 2011. Ouch!
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|International Protection
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|Corporate and Other Activities
The bright spot was Life Insurance. For the year ended December 31, 2011, the U.S. Life Insurance segment's net income available to common stockholders and net operating income available to common stockholders were $432 million and $462 billion, respectively. The profitable operating segments like Life Insurance and Wealth Management were supporting the poorly performing units.
However, the real problem was the uncertainty and poor visibility about the future. Nobody likes uncertainty, and the uncertainty about the direction in housing prices and the industry recovery was taking its toll on shareholder confidence. There were no easy solutions. Regulatory obstacles and bond indentures prevented the simple solution of separating the mortgage insurance business from the more profitable parts of the company. This has changed, and it is the reason I am bullish on GNW.
Recent Catalysts
Throughout 2012, GNW has been making steady progress in fixing itself. However, the announcement on January 16, 2013 represents a clear turning point. The company announced a comprehensive U.S. Mortgage Insurance capital plan that, when implemented, will reduce Genworth Mortgage Insurance Company's ("GMICO") -- the company's main U.S. mortgage insurance subsidiary -- risk-to-capital by 12 to 15 points, decrease the likelihood that the U.S. mortgage insurance subsidiaries will require additional capital for the foreseeable future, ensure the continued ability to write new business and reduce the risk of a default under the indenture governing GNW's senior notes. The restructuring separates the mortgage insurance business from the other business segments.
The GNW's restructuring-capital plan is composed of several steps, some of which still require regulatory approval. The first is transferring ownership of the European mortgage insurance subsidiaries to GMICO. The second is enabling a future option, under certain adverse conditions, should they occur, to implement a "NewCo" type structure, for the continued writing of new business in all 50 states. And finally, GNW intends to implement an internal legal entity reorganization, which creates a new holding company structure that will remove the U.S. mortgage insurance subsidiaries from the companies covered by the indenture governing GNW's senior notes. GNW will also contribute $100 million to GMICO as part of the comprehensive capital plan, anticipated to occur in the second quarter of 2013. The company anticipates the combined risk-to-capital ratio of the U.S. mortgage insurance subsidiaries will be reduced by 8 to 10 points from this plan. Cash and highly liquid securities at the holding company totaled approximately $1.0 billion as of December 31, 2012.
GNW is a turnaround opportunity with a new CEO and multiple levers to drive shareholder value. Management has laid out clear objectives to improve business performance through their capital-restructuring plan. The following summarizes why I like Genworth:
· Attractive Valuation: Genworth currently trades at 0.27 of book value for the third quarter 2012, 7.4 times 2013 consensus earnings, and 12.12 times trailing earnings.
· Significant Asset Base: GNW has a significant asset base that can potentially drive future profitability. GNW had $17.6 billion of total stockholders' equity and $114.3 billion of total assets as of the third quarter 2012.
· Improving Operating Results: Operating results have started to improve for Genworth as the housing market has improved. U.S. MI net operating loss was $38 million, compared with $25 million in the prior quarter and $79 million in the prior year. Total mortgage flow delinquencies have decreased four percent sequentially and 19 percent from the prior year
· Improving Visibility: With the announcement of the January 16th capital restructuring plan, the company is on a path to improve its capital structure by separating its mortgage unit from the rest of the company. This has the effect of improving financial strength and flexibility.
· Potential Dividends: In its restructuring presentation, management indicated their desire to return capital to investors in the form of dividends. Martin P. Klein, acting chief executive officer and chief financial officer, said in a recent press release, "We are committed to improving business performance and generating capital as we rebuild shareholder value."
While I am bullish on GNW, it is not without risks. The turnaround has just begun. A global recession or a European debt crisis could easily delay or halt the turnaround. Investors might panic as they have in the past, and the stock could retest the lows. An investor who is thinking about taking a position in GNW should consider it a high-risk position.
[1] Source: GNW Annual Report 2011
Disclosure: I am long GNW. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
Additional disclosure: Does not represent a recomendaton to buy or sell any security. Potential investors are encouraged to do their own due dilligence.


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C/E/X PA Flat to 30 (FT30) PA TH Awesomeness
This thread is a continuation of woody1's thread (flat to 40Hz) which can be found here: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/subwo...-horn-rcf.html
Epa, Xoc1 and others have been contributing their time and effort in attempt to help me reach my goal: Flat to 30Hz with as much clean output as possible - XTRA points for breaking physics and keeping it small. Heh.
We have found 15" drivers are limited by xmax far before maximum power is reached.
Here's where we left off:
My REAL 6 Fold mod (I meant to post) @ 2.83V
30Hz = 98.29
40Hz = 98.48
0.19 dB difference, so step from 30 to 40Hz is 4.38 dB less AND 2.12 dB more output at 30Hz
What's your take on this version?
Any others: feel free to post your design if you believe it betters any of these and fits the goal posted above. Many thanks!
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Note: I will be crossing over at 80 or 100Hz, so designs need only be flat up to that point.
Note: I would rather the low end freq response drop off after 30Hz than drop off after 40Hz. A lot of material played has 25-30Hz focus.
So far, I'm debating between Xoc1's modded 6 fold (Xoc1.m) also referred to as 'post 98', my 2nd modded 6 fold (Xoc1.cm) and epa's small (392L) symetrical fold (epa.sm) also referred to as 'post 73'. The following table will show each of these designs maximum output (all xmax limited) and coincidentally use the same driver (BMS 18N850v2). The mathematical xmax of 16mm one-way, is used for these calculations:
Freq ______30_____ 35_____ 40_____ 55_____ 65_____ 80_____ Hz
Xoc1.cm: _126.5___ 127___ 126.5__ 126.5___ 127____ 127_____ dB
Xoc1.m: __125.8___ 129.2__ 130.1__ 130.1___ 130____ 130
eps.sm: __124.7___ 127.2__ 127.7__ 127.6___ 127.6___ 127.8
Below is a .txt file if you would like to update this info for your own use or to add and re-post for further comparisons.
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i,m almost finnished wit the drawings.i wil post them shortly.
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Xoc1.m moddel is 601 ltrs,minus the cutoff bit at the bottem where you can nicely fit 2 casters for easy transport.
i can't find the drawing of the Xoc1.cm ?
aprox same volume /same output,but easyer bild , actualy 400 ltrs (not 440)
Been out and about this weekend
Saw Leftfield in concert
18 off TSW218 turbosound bass cabs so 36 x 18" 104dB/W hornloaded drivers and Turbosound Aspect point source PA very nice.:D:D
As it is not possible to break the laws of physics a choice has to be made. Basically size can be traded against efficiency.
Crescendo you will need to make a choice, based on what you are prepared to carry and what amplification you have available.
The bandwith of the cab is 30 to at least 100hz I would be wary about introducing a dip in the response above 100hz especially if the real cab response does not match the sim exactly.
My personal choice would be for efficiency, its easier to turn the bass down rather than up!
I was half joking about breaking physics. Epa's small design plays about as loud as the one I modded, but the one I modded has 2.3 more dB at 30Hz. That's what I was referring to as breaking physics - his was smaller and AS loud, for the most part. I know I won't get em ALL ;)
Again, I want the focus to be 30Hz and flat from there. That's where I would need to turn it up, so like you said, start with something that's loud at 30Hz to begin with.
Xoc1, you are excellent at bringing more efficiency to designs - props to you! I'm wondering if you or epa could bring more efficiency (from 30Hz) to the Xoc1.cm hornresp design I posted above :scratch2:
These will be used for mobile apps, so wheels/casters are sought after.
Power? I'm sure a QSC PLX3402 will fit the bill nicely and can be found online for nice prices. I've got an RMX2450 atm - so, I'll be able to do shows with that in the meantime.
Once again, many thanks,
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Wondering if anyone has tried this method of getting their bait out there? It would be interesting to heqar the how to of doing this. I remember a guy posting that he took his bait out in a yack and doing ok that way. Any takers on this?
It is pretty neat to run a bait from a kite off the beach, I've done it a few times. The main problem is the wind direction. The fish usually bite best with the breeze in your face, a kite works best with the wind at your back.
I know I've read reports of people doing it with success, I can't remember where I saw it though. In a yak would be like kite boarding, that would be interesting to see.
Never having done this though It made me wonder if you get the bait out quite far with this method if you would find fish that you never knew were there since you could fish your bait so far out. Maybe a better shot at larger fish. How far out is it fesable to think about getting out there?
I have tried it two ways, first rigged like a live bait on the surface with a release clip for kings or cobia, not much luck. The second ways was to kite out a big bait and when the bait was a couple hundred yds off the beach, snatch it out of the clip and let it sink to the bottom for Sharks. The second was more effective, nothing big, but the kids had a blast with 4 footers.
It's a popular method in other parts of the world. The guys in New Zealand do some serious kite fishing...
Kite fishing can be a hoot, it is amazing how you can hook a 10" Bluefish on a 10" Bluefish, and then the next run hook a biter, or drum, or cobia, or ray, or tarpon or even an amberjack. Then back to 10" Bluefish.
You can tack a kite to one side pretty easily, it just takes a larger kite that you would ordinarily use because you lose a lot of lift when you start tacking more that 10-15 degrees.
If you are just fishing offshore breezes, the inlets are usually the better places, especially if they are not too crowded.
There are some cool devices used in other places, line lifters or kite ferries, that carry your stuff out, release it, and fall back down the kite line, just reload and put another bait out, sure beats bringing the kite back in and putting it out each time.
The ones I've seen were homemade, some commercial ones may be available. These are really cool to use, you don't have to be as concerned with boat traffic, since the kite and line are above them, and after the release, the fishing rig and bait is below them.
The site Surf Fish has linked to is a good one, lots of good info there.
a lot about this kite fishing thing. The fery thing sounds very cool and the way to go. Could you provide some more info on that system and how to rig it up? Is it available to just buy and if so can I see it online? I want to try to set one up myself. Thanks for any advice and info.
I used to fish a lot, but I've gotten middle aged and responsible, I should have known better.
My kite ferry became an object of affection for our puppy back in the Summer, so I can't photo it for you.
I am making another one, maybe I will post photos when I get it done. Lots of Christmas stuff going on now, might be a while.
The links below are where I picked up some ideas, these are a bit more advanced that the ones I saw used and started doing this. As I mentioned, I don't know where you could buy one, the ones I've seen and used were all hand crafted.
Some links........
Great kite ferry release mechanism, good plans all the way around, the sail is a bit more complicated,(IMHO), than needed, but good info anyway.
Sail type used on ferry/messenger/lifter that I have made and used.
Happy Holidays, BTW.
Good luck,
You are the real deal man! Thats some good info there and I appreciate you taking the time to post it for me. Sorry to hear you had to become responsible! LOL Im sure you are finding some time to fish though. I hope so anyway. I see you are quite the casting expert also. You hardly need a kite like me.


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I've noticed things are a little slow around these parts lately, so I thought I would make a contribution. I have decided to offer up a chance at a lanyard to all of you who currently call Nebraska home.
My winter project has been making some for myself, and I've ended up with extra.
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And a detail of the neck band....
Again, here's the deal. If you live in NE and wish to enter, just post up a note, maybe say how your season has gone. I will close this at 8 PM on Sunday, Jan 21. The winner will be drawn and announced early next week. I will then arrange to get this to the winner.


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The history of a small western Maine community north of Farmington as told by a team consisting of Strong Historical Society, Strong Elementary School, and Strong Public Library. Exhibit topics include Strong's prominence in the wood products industry (it was once the "Toothpick Capital of the World"), the "Bridge that Changed the Map," schools and educational history, clubs and organizations, "Fly Rod" Crosby, the first Maine guide, and a rich student section related to the Civil War and post-Civil War era in the town.
An introduction to Bangor history as depicted by a broad-based group of city institutions and organizations. Partners included the middle-level William S. Cohen and James F. Doughty Schools, Bangor High School, Bangor Public Library, Bangor Museum and Center for History, and individual city historians. Topics covered include early railroads, natural disasters, the Brady Gang, the Civil War, and the 1940s.
The history of the smallest city in Maine as created by a team consisting of the Hallowell Area Board of Trade, Hubbard Free Library, The Row House, Vaughan Homestead Foundation, Hallowell Firemen's Association, and students from Hall-Dale Middle School. Topics covered include: natural disasters, the granite industry and other industries central to the development of the city, firefighters and police, Hallowell's contribution to modern medicine, the Kennebec River, and more.


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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Having played 14 of its first 15 matches of the 2012 season away from Flagstaff, the NAU volleyball team (12-3, 4-2 BSC) plays the first of nine home dates in its final 14 matches of the regular season at 7 p.m. Thursday vs. Montana State (10-4, 4-2 BSC). Thursday's match will be the first of six televised home matches and will air live on Fox Sports Arizona, Fox College Sports Pacific, and NAU-TV.
"I think that we're right on course," NAU head coach Craig Choate said after his team won two of three road matches last week. "People shouldn't think of us as a juggernaut; we're the little train that could. We're right on where were supposed to be."
The Lumberjacks not only survived their challenging start to the season, but thrived, totaling a 12-3 overall record and 4-2 mark in conference play. NAU played its first home match of the year on the latest date in program history, scoring a 3-1 win over Sacramento State in front of 502 home fans on Sept. 20 before returning to the road with three road matches in five days in three different states last week. The Lumberjacks spent the first four weeks of the season away from Flagstaff, competing in five different states and two time zones, and following their matches last week have now played in eight different states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington) through their first 15 matches of the season.
In winning 11 matches this year away from Flagstaff (five road wins, six neutral site wins), NAU has already combined for the most road and neutral site wins in a season since the 1991 team won 16 matches outside of Flagstaff and advanced to the NIVC national championship. The team has also already recorded as many Big Sky road wins (three) as they have totaled in any season since winning four conference road matches in 2001. The Lumberjacks have clinched an overall winning record in matches away from Flagstaff and will have an opportunity to post the first winning road record since the 2000 team went 5-4 on the road and was the Big Sky Co-Champion.
Senior libero Anna Gott broke the NAU career digs record midway through the third set of NAU's match at Portland State last Thursday, surpassing the previous record of 1,549 digs set by Chelsea Robb in 2002. Gott ended with 21 digs vs Portland State and averaged 7.00 digs per set in NAU's three matches last week to bump her career total to 1,582 digs, which is the 10th best career digs total in Big Sky history. She ranks second in the Big Sky with 5.04 digs per set for the season with 5.73 digs per set in conference play.
Assuming the role of NAU's primary setter after senior Kelli Dallmann served in that capacity in 2011, sophomore Kalee Kirby is tied for second in the Big Sky and is 40th in NCAA Division-I in averaging 11.00 assists per set. Kirby has totaled 30 or more assists in all but one match this season with nine 40-assist matches and two 50-assist matches with a career high 51 assists at Colorado. Kirby also leads the team with seven double-doubles this year and ranks fourth in the Big Sky in that category, having added 2.53 digs per set. Despite standing at just 5-7 Kirby also has recorded 25 blocks and has 23 kills from the setter position.
Picked to finish last in the Big Sky in the preseason coaches' poll, Montana State comes to Flagstaff with a 10-4 overall record and has matched NAU with a 4-2 mark thus far in conference play. The Bobcats won each of their three preseason tournaments and earned a win at North Dakota before taking three of four matches at home over the last two weeks. Three of their four conference wins have come in five sets, however, though the Bobcats completed a 3-0 home sweep of Weber State in their last match. MSU has dropped Big Sky matches to league-leading Portland State and Northern Colorado.
Montana State ranks in the middle of the Big Sky in every statistical category, with their best team rank in hitting percentage in fourth place (.222). Individually, junior Sarah Horton is third in the Big Sky with 3.78 kills and 4.17 points per set and junior Nicole Baker is fourth with 0.36 service aces per set. The team has totaled higher hitting percentage, kills, assists and blocks totals than its opponents and has gone 5-1 in five set matches this year. NAU is 30-22 all-time vs MSU and has won 10 consecutive matches, having last lost to the Bobcats in Flagstaff in 2006.
Mitch Strohman, Sharon Falor, and Heather Hodgeson will provide the television call of the match to air live in high definition throughout the state of Arizona on basic cable and satellite, locally in Flagstaff on Suddenlink Cable channels 4 and 104 in HD, and nationally on Fox College Sports. The broadcast will also stream live online on BigSkyTV.org and NAU-TV.com.


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Everton 2-0 Manchester City
- From the section Football
Everton manager David Moyes celebrated 11 years in charge as his 10-man side all but ended Manchester City's already-slim title chances.
The hosts had a Kevin Mirallas goal disallowed before Leon Osman smashed home a superb 30-yard curling effort.
City could not respond despite Steven Pienaar's dismissal following a booking for a studs-up tackle on the hour.
The visitors had a strong penalty claim turned down late on but Everton sealed the win through Nikica Jelavic's shot.
Substitute Jelavic's superb breakaway injury-time effort rounded off a perfect afternoon and fully deserved win for the home side and manager Moyes following a difficult week.
Last Saturday's home humiliation against Wigan in the FA Cup and the uncertainty surrounding Moyes's future was soon forgotten thanks to a memorable performance full of spirit, passion and quality.
City, who are now 12 points behind Premier League leaders Manchester United having played a game more, will justifiably feel they should have had a penalty when Marouane Fellaini blocked a late Carlos Tevez strike with his hands in the box - but a free-kick was instead given outside the area.
However, the hosts were the better side throughout, despite a frantic finale in which goalkeeper Jan Mucha made several fine saves.
A City side missing the considerable midfield presence of Yaya Toure, who had a migraine, were second best from the outset and never look comfortable playing with three centre-backs.
Everton's Osman and Darron Gibson dominated the City midfield and continually exploited the gaps the system left on either flank.
The ever-impressive Leighton Baines saw less of the ball on the left but always looked likely to tee up a goal, while the excellent Seamus Coleman struggled to find a telling cross despite a barnstorming first-half display.
Everton's early superiority was almost rewarded when Mirallas had the ball in the net. However it was wiped out for offside, even though it appeared he was level as he smashed the ball into the near post after adjusting his feet brilliantly 15 yards from goal.
City finally mustered a couple of tame efforts on goal by Edin Dzeko and Tevez just after the 20-minute mark.
But Everton were still on top and deservedly went ahead when Osman crashed the ball into the net from distance. The midfielder ran onto Coleman's pass inside and cut across the ball that left England colleague Joe Hart almost motionless.
Mancini responded by switching to a 4-4-2 system and City immediately posed more of a threat.
Tevez fizzed a long-range effort and Dzeko was unable to leap high enough to get a headed chance on target.
Their improvement continued after the break and their chances of keeping alive their fading title dreams appeared good when Pienaar was sent off for a second yellow card following a nasty looking challenge on Javi Garcia.
But although City did create opportunities, their performance remained unconvincing and disjointed and Mucha's saves were all steady rather than spectacular.
Dzeko's delicate flick set up Tevez but Mucha, making just his second Premier League start in his three seasons with the club, kept out the Argentine's shot and then reacted well to save the follow-up from James Milner.
Pablo Zabaleta forced another fine save from the on-rushing Slovakian keeper but City should have had the chance of a penalty to open the scoring. Fellaini blocked a Tevez strike with his hand but referee Lee Probert awarded a free-kick.
And within minutes Jelavic made it 2-0 on the counter-attack to take Everton back up to fifth spot in the table and ensure Moyes could celebrate his anniversary in charge in style.
A flowing move saw Fellaini find Jelavic who brilliantly curled the ball past Hart for his first goal this year and seal a fourth consecutive win over City at Goodison Park.
Everton manager David Moyes:
"I would have been disappointed if we hadn't responded [to last week's defeat against Wigan] and surprised if we hadn't. The players played great. We were playing the champions of England and I thought we gave them a right good run for their money.
"What you saw is what Everton do. I thought we played really well in the first half and I thought in the second half, when we were down to 10 men, we did what Everton did 11 years ago when I took over.
"We were resilient, hard to beat, made sure the opposition didn't score, threw ourselves on the line for the team. We were rubbish last week but we have been good all season and you are watching a really good Everton side.
"It is just to make sure people realise we have not gone away. We are still there. I think people last week thought we had gone away.
"I think the sending-off is a terrible decision. The boy rolls about three times and there is hardly any contact. I thought it was the wrong decision."
Lineup, Bookings (8) & Substitutions (5)
- 01 Mucha
- 03 Baines
- 05 Heitinga
- 15 Distin
- 23 Coleman
- 04 Gibson
- 21 Osman Booked
- 22 Pienaar Dismissed after an earlier booking
- 25 Fellaini Booked
- 11 Mirallas (Naismith - 70' )
- 28 Anichebe (Jelavic - 90' Booked )
- 46 Springthorpe
- 18 Neville
- 34 Duffy
- 08 Oviedo
- 20 Barkley
- 07 Jelavic
- 14 Naismith
Man City
- 01 Hart
- 05 Zabaleta
- 13 Kolarov Booked
- 28 K Toure (Sinclair - 83' )
- 33 Nastasic
- 07 Milner (Clichy - 83' )
- 14 Garcia
- 18 Barry (Nasri - 70' )
- 21 Silva Booked
- 10 Dzeko Booked
- 32 Tevez
- 30 Pantilimon
- 06 Lescott
- 22 Clichy
- 08 Nasri
- 11 Sinclair
- 62 Razak
- 64 Lopes
Match Stats
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Live Text Commentary
Full Time The referee brings the game to a close.90:00 +4:30 Booking
Booking Nikica Jelavic is shown a yellow card.90:00 +2:57
The assist for the goal came from Marouane Fellaini.90:00 +2:57 Goal scored
Goal! - Nikica Jelavic - Everton 2 - 0 Man City Nikica Jelavic gets on the score sheet with a goal from just outside the area to the top left corner of the goal. Everton 2-0 Man City.90:00 +1:52
The ball is sent over by Gael Clichy, save by Jan Mucha.90:00 +0:51
Samir Nasri delivers the ball, Jan Mucha makes a comfortable save.90:00 +0:13
Joe Hart takes the direct free kick.90:00 +0:13 Booking
Booking Leon Osman shown a yellow card.90:00 +0:09
The assistant referee signals for offside against Nikica Jelavic.89:11 Substitution
Substitution Nikica Jelavic on for Victor Anichebe.88:34
The ball is delivered by Pablo Zabaleta, Jan Mucha makes a save.85:52
Handball decision goes against Marouane Fellaini. Aleksandar Kolarov has a direct shot on goal from the free kick.85:32
Carlos Tevez takes a shot. Blocked by Marouane Fellaini.83:21
Steven Naismith takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, Scott Sinclair manages to make a clearance.82:33 Substitution
Substitution (Man City) makes a substitution, with Scott Sinclair coming on for Kolo Toure.82:33 Substitution
Substitution (Man City) makes a substitution, with Gael Clichy coming on for James Milner.82:01
Shot from 20 yards from Samir Nasri. Save made by Jan Mucha.81:15
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Aleksandar Kolarov, clearance by Victor Anichebe.80:56
Corner taken right-footed by James Milner from the left by-line to the near post, save made by Jan Mucha.80:49
Aleksandar Kolarov delivers the ball, Seamus Coleman manages to make a clearance.
Corner taken by Aleksandar Kolarov from the right by-line, clearance made by Marouane Fellaini.79:34
James Milner takes a shot. Sylvain Distin gets a block in.78:57
Effort on goal by Edin Dzeko from 30 yards. Jan Mucha makes a comfortable save.78:31
Shot by Pablo Zabaleta. Save made by Jan Mucha.77:06
Corner taken by Leighton Baines from the right by-line to the near post, Close range header by Sylvain Distin goes over the bar.74:27
Leighton Baines takes the inswinging corner, Unfair challenge on Pablo Zabaleta by Johnny Heitinga results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Joe Hart.72:22
David Silva takes a inswinging corner to the near post, Edin Dzeko produces a header from deep inside the six-yard box that clears the bar.69:27 Substitution
Substitution (Everton) makes a substitution, with Steven Naismith coming on for Kevin Mirallas.69:14 Substitution
Substitution Gareth Barry goes off and Samir Nasri comes on.68:31
Kevin Mirallas decides to take the corner short.66:55
James Milner takes a shot. David Silva takes a inswinging corner to the near post, Effort from just outside the area by Pablo Zabaleta goes over the target. Save by Jan Mucha. Sylvain Distin makes a clearance.66:38
Carlos Tevez takes a shot. Save by Jan Mucha.66:20
Aleksandar Kolarov fouled by Kevin Mirallas, the ref awards a free kick. Gareth Barry takes the free kick.64:35
Foul by James Milner on Kevin Mirallas, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Johnny Heitinga.63:33
Unfair challenge on Carlos Tevez by Seamus Coleman results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by James Milner.62:18
Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Kevin Mirallas.60:12
Kolo Toure restarts play with the free kick.60:12 Dismissal
Dismissal Red card for Steven Pienaar.59:47
Francisco Javi Garcia fouled by Steven Pienaar, the ref awards a free kick.58:59
Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Leighton Baines.58:13
Leighton Baines takes a outswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, Leon Osman takes a shot. Kolo Toure gets a block in.57:09
The ball is crossed by James Milner.56:28
Victor Anichebe gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Joe Hart. Joe Hart takes the direct free kick.56:01
Corner taken by Kevin Mirallas from the right by-line played to the near post, Kolo Toure makes a clearance.54:06
Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Aleksandar Kolarov from the right by-line to the near post.51:38
Leon Osman challenges Gareth Barry unfairly and gives away a free kick. Matija Nastasic restarts play with the free kick.50:55
The ball is sent over by Aleksandar Kolarov, Johnny Heitinga makes a clearance.49:44
Victor Anichebe takes a shot. Comfortable save by Joe Hart.46:07
Aleksandar Kolarov takes the chance to get an effort at goal.45:30
The official flags Victor Anichebe offside. Direct free kick taken by Joe Hart.45:01
The referee gets the second half underway.45:00 +2:29 Half time
Half Time It is the end of the first-half.45:00 +2:08
Marouane Fellaini challenges Matija Nastasic unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Joe Hart.45:00 +1:43
Johnny Heitinga takes the direct free kick.45:00 +1:43 Booking
Booking The referee shows David Silva a yellow card.45:00 +1:27
Foul by David Silva on Seamus Coleman, free kick awarded.43:00
Kevin Mirallas takes a shot. Blocked by Kolo Toure. Kevin Mirallas takes a short corner.42:09
Edin Dzeko has a headed effort at goal from close in which goes wide right of the goal.41:42
David Silva produces a cross.40:32
Leon Osman concedes a free kick for a foul on James Milner. Pablo Zabaleta takes the direct free kick.38:53
Carlos Tevez produces a right-footed shot from outside the penalty box and misses left.37:52
Shot from deep inside the area by Victor Anichebe clears the bar.34:40
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Kevin Mirallas from the right by-line, Kolo Toure makes a clearance.34:32
Victor Anichebe delivers the ball, clearance made by Aleksandar Kolarov.33:49
Johnny Heitinga takes the direct free kick.33:49 Booking
Booking Edin Dzeko goes into the referee's book.33:39
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Seamus Coleman by Edin Dzeko.31:45
Assist by Seamus Coleman.31:45 Goal scored
Goal! - Leon Osman - Everton 1 - 0 Man City Leon Osman gets on the score sheet with a goal from outside the penalty area to the top left corner of the goal. Everton 1-0 Man City.30:26
Kolo Toure gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Victor Anichebe. Free kick taken by Leighton Baines.29:11
Leighton Baines crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from right wing.29:11 Booking
Booking Aleksandar Kolarov receives a caution.29:01
Aleksandar Kolarov gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Leon Osman.27:14
Free kick awarded for a foul by Gareth Barry on Sylvain Distin. Jan Mucha takes the free kick.25:52
Shot comes in from Aleksandar Kolarov from the free kick.25:52 Booking
Booking Steven Pienaar is cautioned.25:47
Free kick awarded for a foul by Steven Pienaar on Gareth Barry.25:25
Free kick awarded for a foul by Steven Pienaar on Pablo Zabaleta. Pablo Zabaleta restarts play with the free kick.24:36
Shot from outside the area by Kevin Mirallas misses to the left of the goal.24:04
Shot by Edin Dzeko. Save by Jan Mucha.23:26
Edin Dzeko takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Save by Jan Mucha.22:43
Shot from 20 yards from Carlos Tevez. Save by Jan Mucha.21:32
Pablo Zabaleta fouled by Steven Pienaar, the ref awards a free kick. David Silva delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from right wing, save made by Jan Mucha.20:23
The ball is crossed by Leon Osman.20:00
The ball is crossed by Leighton Baines, clearance by Kolo Toure.18:45
Shot from just outside the box by Seamus Coleman goes over the bar.17:10
Francisco Javi Garcia fouled by Marouane Fellaini, the ref awards a free kick. Joe Hart takes the free kick.15:13
Leon Osman takes a shot. Gareth Barry gets a block in.14:48
Leighton Baines takes a outswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, Francisco Javi Garcia makes a clearance.13:38
Unfair challenge on Pablo Zabaleta by Steven Pienaar results in a free kick. Gareth Barry restarts play with the free kick.12:11
The offside flag is raised against Kevin Mirallas. Joe Hart takes the free kick.11:59
The ball is swung over by Seamus Coleman, clearance by Matija Nastasic.11:16
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Leon Osman by James Milner. Leighton Baines delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from left wing, Gareth Barry manages to make a clearance.9:27
The ball is sent over by Leighton Baines, save by Joe Hart.8:59
Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Kevin Mirallas, clearance by Pablo Zabaleta.7:58
Free kick awarded for a foul by Kolo Toure on Victor Anichebe. Strike on goal comes in from Darron Gibson from the free kick.6:58
David Silva takes the free kick.6:58 Booking
Booking Caution for Marouane Fellaini.6:49
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on James Milner by Marouane Fellaini.6:08
Corner taken by Leighton Baines played to the near post, David Silva makes a clearance.5:26
Foul by James Milner on Leighton Baines, free kick awarded. The free kick is swung in left-footed by Leighton Baines, clearance made by Kolo Toure.1:34
Unfair challenge on Francisco Javi Garcia by Kevin Mirallas results in a free kick. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Aleksandar Kolarov from left wing, clearance made by Darron Gibson.0:27
Free kick awarded for a foul by Gareth Barry on Marouane Fellaini. Free kick taken by Johnny Heitinga.0:00
The game kicks-off.
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Forced to dump water
at UA commencement
Living in the Southern Arizona desert we are acutely aware of water issues. We take water bottles with us wherever we go. We conserve wherever possible. Except at the University of Arizona.
According to the school's Daily Wildcat, some 36,000 people attended the May 17 graduation at Arizona Stadium. But before entering , graduates and guests were required to dispose of their water bottles — throw them away or dump them out on the ground. Even if only half the attendees were forced to dump their water, with the average bottle size that comes to over 2,000 gallons of water dumped or trashed.
More seriously, this is also a health issue, which resulted in dehydration for many, and some people being treated or even hospitalized for heat-related issues. Perhaps the university can offer an explanation; apparently this "dump-your-water" policy makes sense to somebody.
Kim Weisman
Retired, Green Valley
Kiehne's comment
borders on insane
Re: May 18 article "AZ candidate says mass shooters are Dems" and May 20 article "Kiehne apologizes for gun remark."
It was shocking to see Republican congressional candidate Gary Kiehne's comments regarding gun violence that "99 percent of gun 'fiascos' have been by Democrats pulling their guns out and shooting people."
That statement alone, which borders on the insane, should guarantee his defeat in the election, but it really is an indictment of the tea party that a politician feels it necessary to make such an outrageous statement to toady to the right wing. Also in thrall to the tea party, his debate opponents did not immediately repudiate this outrageous comment.
Kiehne's specious apology was just as stupid, saying he had based the comment on " inaccurate information," and then he bragged that "when you make a mistake, you should own up to it." Do we really want him and his ilk in Congress?
Jerry Smith
Social work, Nogales
Immigration system is a failure, must be fixed
Re: May 18 guest opinion "Neyoy Ruiz is staying with us until his immigration case is closed."
As a medical professional, too often I am confronted with and treat the physical and emotional injuries in the desert due to our failed immigration system.
We must not relax our efforts until we recognize and seek resolution to the problems that we and our government have created in the borderlands, dealing with the complexities of immigration.
Norma Price
Retired M.D. and volunteer
with Tucson Samaritans
and No More Deaths, Tucson
Star clearly sides
with illegal aliens
The Star has clearly sided with the illegal border-crossers and the organizations that support them, and stands against the Border Patrol and the laws of the United States.
In numerous articles and 0p-Ed pieces, you present a sympathetic image of illegal aliens and their abettors, while denigrating law enforcement. In most pieces you publish, you use the term "immigrants" to refer to illegals, an obvious strategy to blur the distinction between legal and illegal immigrants. But this distinction is not trivial. It is the difference between inviting someone into your home as opposed to someone breaking in.
Robert Cocke
Retired, Oracle
Mariachis deserve
better coverage in Star
I've been enjoying "Tucson in 100 Objects," but when I read the story about mariachi, I realized that even though I've been subscribing to the Star since 1995, I don't remember seeing any regular coverage of mariachi . There will be an annual story about the mariachi conference, but nothing in the weekly entertainment supplement about where mariachis regularly perform.
The paper should give these hardworking, local musicians their due and list the restaurants where they appear. It could also give space to the many fiestas and fundraisers at the local schools that feature talented kids who love mariachi and perform in school and community groups.
Isn't mariachi worth more column inches or advertising, and not just for visitors?
Susan Crane
Academic, Tucson


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Last weekend's 8th Annual Newport Gold Regatta is an excellent example of an event that has all the elements of success: great competition, good race management, fantastic shoreside venue, (usually) reliable weather, and proceeds to benefit a very worthy cause. By being consistent in providing these features, this event has grown steadily in size and prominence over its history to become the season-opener for sailors in the region around Newport, RI.
Unlike events that are organized in the conventional manner by yacht clubs, drawing on the volunteer efforts of members, the Newport Gold relies on the efforts of two central organizers: Janice Carroll and Denise Hubbard. Together these two spend countless hours each year soliciting support from two dozen marine and non-marine sponsors, managing vendors, and organizing the dozens of volunteers who come together to create this special event. "Sure it's a lot of work, and each year I think it will get easier, but it's worth it. Not only are we providing an opportunity for sailors to enjoy the unique pleasure of competing here in Newport, but the support we've generated for our charity has been enormous, making all the effort worth while."
The charity supported by the Newport Gold Regatta is the Rhode Island Foundation for Children, a local group that has a variety of programs that address hunger, abuse, and illiteracy problems in children. Since the first regatta was held in 1995, Newport Gold has raised over $350,000 to assist the Foundation, with nearly $40,000 raised this year alone. Funding is raised from a variety of sources including entry fees, additional contributions made by the competitors, the raffle of an all-inclusive vacation at the Bitter End Yacht Club, and an auction of a custom artistic rendering of the highest bidder's yacht done by graphic artist Nancy Isherwood. Support is also provided through five levels of sponsorship from 26 local marine and non-marine companies and foundations. Even the media gets involved. Seahorse Magazine donated the Seahorse Perpetual Trophy, which is awarded for the best overall corrected time victory in Sunday's 'Round the Island Race.
Though the regions children were the real winners at the Newport Gold Regatta this year, on the water the competition had some winners too. Jim Richardsons Barking Mad took the top honors in the Farr 40 class; Kip Meadows Roxanne won the 1D35 class; Richard Perini (from Sydney, Australia) won the Mumm 30 class aboard Foreign Affair; and Tom Coates of San Francisco won J/105 class on Masquerade. In the J/80 class, Kerry Klinger won on USA-352; Edgar Cato and his crew on the 12-Meter Hissar won PHRF A; Udo Schroff took PHRF B honors on his IMX-40 Amadeus; Barrett Holby won PHRF C on his Quest 30 Wazimo; and John Lavin turned in the best finishes to win PHRF D class on his J/29 Dirty Harry. The Seahorse Perpetual Trophy was won in an unprecedented corrected time tie between two Swans: David Brodsky's Swan 55 Odyssey from Newport and David Ford's Swan 44 Lightwave from Waban, MA. After a delayed start, this 22-mile race featured a beat into a light southwesterly breeze turning into a hair-raising reach and run in a 25-knot northwesterly. The increased breeze helped Edgar Cato's 12-Meter Hissar establish a new course record of two hours, 10 minutes, and 27 seconds, and Barking Mads crew members reporting boat speeds of over 18 knots at the finish near the Newport Bridge.
How will the Newport Gold Regatta improve in years to come? "Simply by having more sailors come, sail, and continue to support the event," said Janice Carroll. "We'll continue to rely also on our sponsors and the wonderful efforts from all our volunteers, because it would be impossible to pull this off without their great support." For more information on this year's Newport Gold Regatta log on to www.newportgold.com.
Regattas Raising MoneyThe sailing calendar is flush with charity based regattas held throughout the US and its territories. Heres a look at some that have been particularly successful:
One of the largest series of charity regattas nationwide is the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societys Volvo Leukemia Cup. Dating back to 1988, this series of events has been responsible for raising serious amounts of money to support the research for cures to these devastating diseases. In the year 2000, participants and organizers at 41 Leukemia Cup events raised $1.8 million, meaning that some $5.3 million had been raised to date through the regattas (http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/regatta/hm_reg).
In 2001, 15 Hospice Regattas were staged nationwide to raise funds and awareness regarding hospice care in those regions. Some 39 hospice care centers around the US benefit from these activities. And the National Hospice Regatta Alliance also stages a national championship regatta for representatives from each regional event. Collectively these activities focus attention on Hospice care and raise money for local hospice centers (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Up in Georgian Bay, Ontario, sailors have congregated in the summer for the last three years to stage an event that benefits the Easter Seal Foundation. (Easter Seal regattas have gone on elsewhere for 11 years.) Last year the folks at the Barrie Yacht Club on Lake Simcoe raised $36,500 to assist in the good work of the local chapter of the Easter Seal Foundation (firstname.lastname@example.com).
And the Newport Gold Regatta is not the only charity event in Newport. Last fall the inaugural Sail for Pride Regatta attracted 184 boats and raised $95,534 to benefit charities supporting New York City police and firefighters in the wake of the September 11th tragedies.
There are numerous other events on the calendar as well, including regattas that benefit multiple scleroris, cerebral palsy, the American Cancer Society, and several other worthy causes. If you feel weve overlooked your favorite charity regatta, contact us and well add it to our list (firstname.lastname@example.com).
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Will Wash. Times correct its reporting on the Capitol Police and Pelosi?
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The Washington Times propagated claims that the Capitol Police were ordered not to arrest anti-Iraq war protesters who reportedly spray-painted graffiti on the Capitol steps, and that the order came from the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, but it has yet to report the Capitol Police chief's statement flatly refuting the allegations against the Capitol Police and Pelosi.
In its coverage of an incident from the January 27 anti-Iraq war protest on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in which a group of protesters reportedly spray-painted graffiti on the steps of the Capitol, The Washington Times has propagated claims that the United States Capitol Police were ordered not to arrest protesters on the Capitol steps, and that the order came from the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). However, Capitol Police chief Phillip D. Morse Sr. has since refuted that claim, noting in an official statement released January 31 that no order was given not to arrest protesters, that the Capitol Police did not see the vandalism take place, that they would have arrested anyone they saw spray-painting, and that all decisions were made "without consultation or influence by any Member of Congress." The Times has yet to report the Capitol Police chief's statement flatly refuting all allegations against the Capitol Police and Pelosi.
The Hill, which first reported the allegation that the Capitol Police were ordered not to arrest protesters on the Capitol steps, noted Morse's statement on February 1.
A January 28 Hill article by Jackie Kucinich reported that "[a]nti-war protesters were allowed to spray paint on part of the west front steps of the United States Capitol building after police were ordered to break their security line by their leadership." The article cited two anonymous sources who allegedly witnessed the incident, but the article offered no indication as to what relationship the sources had to the protest or the Capitol Police.
Citing The Hill's January 28 article, the conservative Family Research Council issued a January 29 "Alert" suggesting that Pelosi may have had a role in the Capitol Police's alleged order not to confront the protesters:
For any other group, such acts would mean immediate arrest. This time, the Capitol police's hands were tied because they were ordered to stand down by their Chief of Police, who answers to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). To add insult to injury, public employees had to come in on their day off, at taxpayer's expense, to clean up the mess the protestors left behind.
According to the news reports the rank and file police officers were "livid" that they were ordered not to arrest anyone. Since the Capitol police answer to Speaker Pelosi, the question arises, did the Chief of Police give the "no arrest" order or did it come from someone else? Whoever is responsible for the order needs to explain why the physical destruction of taxpayer property is acceptable.
A January 30 Washington Times editorial also cited the January 28 Hill article, claiming that "the Capitol Police were ordered by superior officers to break a security line against a mob that subsequently vandalized the west-front steps with spray-painted graffiti and drawings of 'anarchy' symbols." However, the editorial noted that "House Speaker Nancy Pelosi couldn't have been much involved in this particular incident: She was out of the country Saturday en route to Afghanistan to meet President Hamid Karzai."
A January 31 Washington Times article reported that Morse met with Sen. Wayne Allard (R-CO) and "denied that he ordered officers not to arrest war protesters who painted slogans on the sidewalk near the Capitol. However, even though the Times' own editorial page had discounted the possibility of Pelosi's involvement, the January 31 article treated the matter as an unresolved question:
Sgt. Kimberly Schneider, a department spokeswoman, said a band of protesters splintered from the tens of thousands on the Mall, mixed with visitors exiting the Capitol and in the confusion spray-painted the sidewalk.
However, some officers said the order for "hands off" protesters came from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat.
"The word going around is that [the order] came from Pelosi's office," an officer told The Washington Times. "The order was not to interfere with the protesters."
Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill said the speaker, who was in Afghanistan on Saturday, had not communicated with police about the demonstration. "No one from our office had any contact with police about response to [protesters]," he said.
He suggested conservative groups were spreading the story about Mrs. Pelosi's involvement.
Capitol Police officials could not verify whether any orders originated from the speaker's office.
"There are a lot of rumors going around, and I can't confirm that," Sgt. Schneider said. "There was a set of decisions that were made at the time, based on the circumstances."
On January 31, Morse issued his official statement in order to "set the record straight." It read, in part:
After reading several press accounts of the events surrounding the demonstration on January 27, 2007, I feel that it is important to set the record straight. During the course of the peaceful anti-war demonstration that attracted tens of thousands of protesters who marched around the Capitol in an exercise of their First Amendment rights, we were confronted with a splinter group that was seeking a confrontation with the police. Law enforcement agencies, including the USCP, are familiar with this group and we know their tactics.
The intended goal of this splinter group was to breach into restricted areas, climb the steps, and rush the doors of the Capitol Building. We were not going to let them achieve their goal. In order to achieve our goal of protecting the Capitol without injury to officers, demonstrators, or innocent bystanders, I determined the best course of action was to stand firm in the face of provocation. Officers were continuously redeployed to points close to the Capitol to ensure unity of command and a strong, agile police presence.
Our officers did an outstanding job. We held our lines; no one entered into secure areas; and no one climbed the steps of the Capitol or even got close to any of the doors or windows. At the end of the day, the splinter group was only allowed to be in areas that are otherwise open to the public at anytime of the day or night. Our efforts to protect the Capitol and ensure security were successful.
Some members of this group did covertly mark the pavement on the Lower West Terrace during their confrontation with us. Had this been observed, I would have directed arrests to be made. However, the size and continual movement of the crowd provided concealment and made detection of their actions impossible. Once the crowd dispersed, I was appalled and disgusted that any individual, whatever their cause, would deface the grounds of the Capitol. Fortunately, due to the notable efforts of the staff of the Architect of the Capitol, their signs of disrespect were quickly washed away.
Those are the facts. It is my duty to make decisions during such events, quickly determine the best course of action, and give direction to our officers based on the totality of the circumstances. All decisions were mine as Chief of Police and I made them without consultation or influence by any Member of Congress, or Congressional Leadership. I stand by the decisions I made and I take full responsibility for them.
Despite Morse's explicit assertion that he made decisions with no "consultation or influence" by Pelosi's office, the Times has yet to update its report from January 31 that "Capitol Police officials could not verify whether any orders originated from the speaker's office." Capitol Police officials have verified that no orders came from the speaker's office, and the Times has yet to note that.
A February 1 Hill article noted Morse's statement, reporting that "U.S. Capitol Police Chief Phillip Morse yesterday said police officers never were given orders to refrain from arresting anti-war protesters who vandalized a Capitol terrace over the weekend." The article further noted that Morse's statement "contradicts witnesses' accounts, confirmed yesterday, that commanders were at the scene and police were told not to make any arrests." The Hill once again gave no indication as to the identity of its "sources," reporting simply: "Sources yesterday reconfirmed police were told to bring the line in front of the Capitol building. They also said protesters were allowed to break the police line and approach the Capitol building."
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More and more of us are looking online to buy our christmas presents - this month we're expected to spend five billion pounds buying through websites, up 14% on last year.
But it can involve a large element of trust if you haven't used a particular site before. There are basic precautions you can take, but if the goods ultimately don't arrive, how easy is it to persuade anyone to take action against the firm involved?
Trading Standards can investigate- but what does it take for them to be spurred into action?
Bob Howard spoke to a listener whose purchase failed to arrive after buying it on computerwebstore.co.uk
This item was first broadcast on Radio 4's Money Box on Saturday, 19 December 2009
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Troubled singer Mindy McCready dead in apparent suicide
By Suzi Parker
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (Reuters) - Troubled country music star Mindy McCready, whose platinum singing career was shadowed by substance abuse and suicide attempts, was found dead on Sunday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, an Arkansas sheriff said. She was 37.
McCready's body was found on the porch of a house in Heber Springs, Arkansas, on Sunday afternoon. She was pronounced dead at the scene "from what appears to be a single self-inflicted gunshot wound," the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
Deputies had been dispatched to the area following reports of "shots fired," the sheriff's office said.
McCready, whose albums include "Ten Thousand Angels" and "If I Don't Stay the Night," had a complicated personal life, marked by a history of substance abuse, suicide attempts, family disputes and tragedy.
Last month, record producer David Wilson, the father of her youngest son, was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound in the same Arkansas town.
Some fellow musicians paid tribute to McCready on Twitter as news of her death spread.
"My thoughts and prayers go out to Mindy McCready and her family today," country singer Tracy Lawrence tweeted.
Country star Carrie Underwood wrote, "I grew up listening to Mindy McCready... so sad for her family tonight. Many prayers are going out to them." Continued...


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Interested California parents are encouraged to attend a drug education forum, organized by the San Dieguito Alliance for Drug Free Youth and Because I Love You (BILY), at Seacoast Community Church in Encinitas, California, on February 13.
The event will feature a presentation highlighting drug trends and prevention strategies, followed by an open forum where parents will be given the opportunity to share stories and ask questions. The featured speaker for the forum is Joseph Olesky, a substance abuse counselor with the San Dieguito Union High School District. Mr. Olesky has more than 20 years of experience as a drug and alcohol counselor.
Olesky shared: "The biggest question we get from parents is 'how has this problem gotten so bad? And we have an answer for that." The growing problem of drug addiction among teens, according to Olesky, may be attributed to an increase in heroin abuse and prescription drug abuse.
Olesky was quoted as saying "Every generation has one or two drugs that define it… Right now it's those two — probably throw ecstasy in there, too."
Teens have increasingly turned to abusing prescription drugs as they are usually easier to obtain, when compared to marijuana and cocaine. From a cost perspective, on the other hand, there are teens who are turning to heroin, as it is cheaper than Vicodin and Oxycontin.
"Heroin used to be a drug people graduated to after doing everything else… hat's not the case anymore," Olesky said. "This time we're not only going to discuss signs and symptoms, but we're also going to talk a lot about interventions."


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Universal design (UD, or Design-For-All) is a simple idea: make products and services usable by as many people as possible. It serves three purposes at the same time: making the product easier to use for most customers, meeting the needs of consumers who have difficulty using some products, and meeting the needs of companies who want to expand their potential market. If it's so simple, why is it so misunderstood? Does it mean "one size fits all" or that all products have to have the same feature? We think UD is more of a process and a goal rather than a strict, measurable design outcome.
From the Center for Universal Design definition:
"Universal design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design."
"The intent of the universal design concept is to simplify life for everyone by making products, communications, and the built environment more usable by more people at little or no extra cost. The universal design concept targets all people of all ages, sizes, and abilities."
Here are some resources on UD:
Companies using UD
Microsoft — A corporate group on access and UD.
… and lots more — some of them don't even know it!
UD research and advocacy
Trace R&D Center is studying why companies do or do not adopt UD in its UD Research Project, funded by NIDRR. Trace also has a neat tool: a customized bibliography on UD while-you-wait!
NIDRR also supports a Center for Universal Design at North Carolina State University. Among its many activity, the Center maintains and promotes the key Principles of Universal Design, collects examples of UD, and publishes UD reports and tools, including a new book that delivers detailed information about UD case studies.
Adaptive Environments Center coordinates the Universal Design Education Project and will host their second international UD conference called Designing for the 21st Century in June, 2000.
The Center for Inclusive Design & Environmental Access (IDEA), another NIDRR-sponsored UD Center at SUNY Buffalo publishes resources on architectural and related UD, and has developed some interesting software for UD training and reference.
Examples of products with UD features
The curb cut, originally intended for wheelchair users, but now used by almost everyone. Without curb cuts, the entire rolling luggage industry would never have arisen….
A softsided bathtub, both safer and more comfortable.
Leviton Decora switches: easy to use paddle switches, now with occupancy sensing and other features. Leviton also makes some child safety devices that are UD feature-rich.
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"Outstanding card design and print quality. Get reviews all the time, notice people actually "feel" the weight of the paper and look at the card, it gets their attention. Received multiple compliments. Only drawback is on the "logo" area of the design page is seems a bit small, actually trimmed my logo a bit when I ordered a set, nothing noticeable but I knew."
"I was always asked if I had any Business Cards on me, and unfortunately, I didn't until now. I went to Tinyprints.com and I had a selection of Business Cards to choose. I chose this card. It was simple, yet business type of a card. The cards had arrived early, after they were done, and they were packaged very well."
"The card was great I use my own photos an the quality was outstanding, I also like the Idea that I could order a small amount. an can reorder when I need more. It is worth the investment."
"I think that more picture size and content options would be useful. It looks too small on the back. It is an impressive picture from a Tibet pass."
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I have a G3 built on an Ugly fat cast reciever. Has anyone has done a G3 or Photos.
Thinking of adding some fake paneling and turning it into a Barret Looking 50 cal mean ass prop gun or something to that sense ( maybe but sure will look nicer )
"I Am the Mad Messenger From the Edge"
I'd probably buy one of the JLD PTR receivers as money allows and then have the rifle rebuilt onto the JLD receiver.
"RPG kaboom tank!"
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yeah dont stick with the receiver you have it's just not worth it!. IF you got the cash and want something really cool contact IGF about an hk51 barrel he will cut your barrel down to 51 (cool pistol hehe)


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Lightning strikes
It was time to change the testing strategy and look at lessons learned from previous experience. When issues occur, users are often instructed to turn a device off for 10 seconds or more before powering back on because powering back on too quickly sometimes causes circuits to misbehave. Taking enough time to fully reset to a known state is necessary to ensure a predictable power-on sequence. Lightning can induce surges on the ac-power line. If these surges are large enough, they can destroy electronic devices. However, it is more common for short interruptions of ac power to occur when protective devices in substations of the power company disconnect momentarily, resulting in a corresponding interruption of ac power to customers.
I set up a test by interrupting ac power for short durations to find out whether our power supply had such a problem. Everything was fine for interruptions lasting more than a second. As I continued to test with interruptions of less than a second, I found that, at approximately 750 msec of power-line interruption, our power supply would fail; heat was destroying many components around the main MOSFET's switch-mode transistor. It was difficult to analyze what had happened after the PCBs and their components had burned or melted. When I set the interruption time to less than 300 msec, however, the problem disappeared. It seemed that our product was susceptible to failures with ac-power-line interruptions of 300 to 750 msec.
The oscilloscope showed that a circuit associated with ensuring an orderly shutdown after loss of ac power was operating in unexpected ways. The ac-power-line interruptions of the critical time allowed the main switch-mode transistor to enter a linear operating region, which caused enough dissipation to destroy it. The ensuing rush of current caused a general meltdown of surrounding circuitry, including the PCB.
Luckily the fix was simple. We soldered a discrete silicon diode to the back of the PCB at the factory, eliminating any future problems.
Jim Sylivant is a professional engineer in Apex, NC.
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Labor's tribe gather for the tribute to Graham Freudenberg yesterday. Photo: Wade Laube
The Labor faithful, young and old - and those who had passed on, like Lionel Murphy and Diamond Jim, there in spirit - yesterday celebrated the 70th birthday of former prime ministerial speechwriter Graham Freudenberg.
Gough Whitlam, now with walking stick, proposed the toast while remaining seated. Bob Hawke, a little sprightlier, seconded it from the microphone.
Former federal ministers Kep Enderby and Kim Beazley, ex-premiers Neville Wran and Barrie Unsworth, state frontbenchers Michael Egan and Andrew Refshauge, the NSW Chief Justice Jim Spigelman and a host of ALP stalwarts enthusiastically joined the tribute at the Manly Pier Pavilion Restaurant.
There were apologies from the Premier, Bob Carr, and Opposition Leader, Mark Latham, who it was said was "getting ready to take the budget apart".
Mr Freudenberg told the gathering he had only ever written one speech - with many variations - "Vote Labor", and has devoted his life to the movement.
He worked through 14 federal campaigns, including those run by Mr Whitlam and Mr Hawke. One of his more famous products was Mr Whitlam's "Men and Women of Australia" speech on taking office.
Switching to NSW, he worked on eight more campaigns, for Mr Wran and Mr Carr. All up, he wrote 22 policy speeches.
He said one of his much-quoted remarks - that he was "undoubtedly the greatest speechwriter in Australian history" - had been preceded by 10 beers.
Mr Freudenberg noted that but for a brief period, Labor had been continuously in power either in Canberra or NSW since 1972.
He might not have been so reticent in saying that had something to do with him.


text: SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Between January and October 2012, more than 1,900 students in Utah and Idaho went through the GED exam preparation classes offered by Stevens-Henager College's Good Neighbor Initiative and went on to pass the GED exam. Students who enrolled in the free program have ranged from teenagers who left high school without graduating to senior citizens who finished careers or raised families without receiving a diploma. "We launched the Good Neighbor Initiative this year to help those within the communities we serve better their circumstances and further their education. It's having an impact and helping a lot of people," said Eric Juhlin, president of Stevens-Henager College. "Our course is free and provides hard-working adults who didn't receive a high school diploma the opportunity to receive the equivalent now." For many of these individuals, working toward and receiving their GED brings a tremendous amount of personal accomplishment. It also helps students increase their income potential and find better employment opportunities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, individuals who have a GED or high school diploma earn about $9,700 more a year and are less likely to be unemployed than those that do not have a high school diploma. Stevens-Henager College's GED preparation course not only provides practice tests, teaching resources and one-on-one tutoring for students, but it also pays for each student to take the GED exam, an obstacle that keeps many people from even making the attempt. The standard GED testing fee costs over $100. Potential students are given a pre-test to identify what areas they need to focus on and then receive further instruction and tutoring within those corresponding subjects. For some students, that could mean a serious study of all the GED test areas, and for others it could mean a refresher course in mathematics or science. Either way, Stevens-Henager College is committed to help each student successfully prepare for the GED exam. While the GED preparation course is by far the most requested program offered through the Good Neighbor Initiative, it's not the only one. Stevens-Henager College offers a variety of free classes to community members including CPR training, how-to-get-a-job workshops and seminars on financial aid and scholarships. For more information about Stevens-Henager College and the Good Neighbor Initiative, visit www.goodneighborinitiative.com. About Stevens-Henager College Established in 1891, Stevens-Henager College provides career-focused higher education to students in Utah and Idaho. Offering both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in healthcare, business, graphic arts and computer science, Stevens-Henager is committed to preparing professionals for meaningful careers and an increased sense of satisfaction. Dedicated to advancing higher-education opportunities in its communities, Stevens-Henager is the only college in Utah to offer free GED ® preparation and other courses through its Good Neighbor Initiative.* Stevens-Henager College has 10 campus locations throughout Utah and Idaho, including Salt Lake City/ Murray, Ogden/ West Haven (main), Provo/ Orem, Layton (satellite), Lehi (satellite), Logan, St. George, Boise, Nampa and Idaho Falls.** For more information, please call 801-312-0079. Stevens-Henager College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). * The Good Neighbor Initiative is not included in the scope of accreditation. GED ® and GED Testing Service ® are registered trademarks of the American Council on Education ® and may not be used or reproduced without the express written permission of the American Council on Education. ** Idaho Falls is a branch campus of CollegeAmerica, Flagstaff, AZ. SOURCE Stevens-Henager College


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