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En·vi·ro·pre·neur: difficult to pronounce but easy to conceptualize.
Reed Watson, Peter Hill, Shawn Regan, Laura Huggins
Wed, 03/26/2014
Listen as Aaron Flint of "Voices of Montana" talks with Reed Watson, P.J. Hill, Shawn Regan, and Laura Huggins about free market environmentalism.
Laura Huggins
Tue, 02/04/2014
On The John Batchelor Show, Laura Huggins discusses the need to retire the Endangered Species Act for an economic incentive.
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Thu, 01/02/2014
It is time to move beyond the Nixon approach to the environment. The past 40 years have shown how good political intentions — or, at least, political maneuvering — in the name of environmental protection can create perverse economic incentives to do the opposite.
Laura Huggins
Tue, 12/17/2013
Laura Huggins explains how thinking outside the box and innovating can work for the environment as it does for business. Sometimes big change starts with thinking big and perhaps a little outside the box. Take it from enviropreneur Hank Fischer.
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Thu, 12/05/2013
Understanding the relationship between economic development, assimilation, and tribal culture is challenging. This issue begins to explore some of the connections.
Laura Huggins
Wed, 10/23/2013
The Endangered Species Act is expensive and ineffective in its reactive approach to conservation. Laura Huggins explores an alternative system of incentives for environmental stewardship prior to regulatory listing.
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Tue, 08/20/2013
I just returned to Virginia, from Montana, where I had the privilege to serve as one of PERC's Lone Mountain Fellows and participate in a colloquium co-sponsored by PERC and the Liberty Fund, Inc.
Laura Huggins
Fri, 07/12/2013
A system of positive incentives to motivate environmental stewardship prior to listing under the Endangered Species Act could enhance the nation's framework for species conservation.


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Newsletter from Danish Research Centre for Organic Farming June 2005 No. 2
Increased phytoestrogen content in organic milk and the biological importance
Catch crops have little effect on P and K availability of depleted soils
Outdoor production of slaughterpigs requires an optimized management to mitigate nitrogen pollution
Soil aggregation - a matter of proper management
New organic growing system reduces losses of nutrients
Do organic farmers produce good nature quality
News briefs
By J. Eriksen and J.E. Hermansen, Department of Agroecology, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences
In Danish outdoor pig production the sows are usually kept on grassland, while their progeny are transferred at weaning to indoor housing with access to an outdoor concrete pen.
It may seem paradoxical that a large part of meat consumed from outdoor systems comes from pigs that during the majority of their life have been prevented from natural behaviour such as rooting, digging and grazing. The explanation is the drawbacks of rearing growers outdoors including huge space demand, high work expenditure, high feed consumption and high environmental costs due to nutrient losses to aquifers and the atmosphere caused by high nutrient load and difficulty maintaining grass cover. However, it may be questioned if pigs reared indoors comply with consumers' expectation for animal welfare in outdoor pig production systems. Therefore, systems need to be developed for growing pigs on grassland.
A Danish study has investigated effects of different strategies for rearing growing pigs outdoors on performance and carcass characteristics (Strudsholm and Hermansen 2005, Oksbjerg et al. 2005). Compared with pigs fed ad libitum indoors, outdoor reared pigs fed ad libitum did not differ in daily gain, but had a higher feed consumption. Restricted feeding outdoor reduced daily gain but improved feed conversion to a level similar to indoor feeding. Pigs reared outdoor until 80 kg of live weight or in the entire rearing period had improved carcass characteristics with leaner meat and less back fat, and in addition the restrictively fed outdoor pigs had a higher proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids in muscles. It was concluded, that outdoor rearing may be a competitive option even in a temperate climate and all year round.
An associated study has focussed on the environmental impact of these strategies. The specific objectives were to evaluate nutrient use efficiency (NUE) and nutrient load and distribution in outdoor pens with growing pigs that:
The experiment was established at the organic experimental farm, Rugballegaard. The idea behind the design was to minimize the space demand within the current regulations on nutrient load and at the same time utilize current knowledge on how to attempt homogenous excretion behaviour by pigs through paddock design and management.
Piglets born on grassland were distributed at weaning on five treatments (Table 1) that were replicated five times during a year. Each experimental unit consisted of ten pigs. The grassland was a second year grass-clover pasture and each treatment in each replicate was introduced to a new piece of land.
The stocking rate was calculated to cause a nitrogen deposition of 280 kg N per ha based on the national definition of a livestock unit and the national guidelines allowing pigs on pasture every second year. The huts, feeding and water troughs were moved every fourth week, to minimize hot spots caused by animal excretory behaviour or feed waste.
The actual nutrient surplus of the paddocks (Table 2) considerably exceeded the intended 280 kg N per ha. This was caused by a combination of 20 pct higher N content of the organic feed and higher feed consumption than for conventional pigs that formed the basis for the definition of animal units and nutrient load.
The nitrogen use efficiency in the paddocks (feed N input relative to animal N output) decreased the longer pigs were kept on the pasture as a results of the well-known increased feed consumption per kg gain. Thus, N in piglets kept outside until 40 kg accounted for 38 pct of feed N input whereas N in piglets on pasture until slaughtering accounted for only 30 pct of feed N input.
Soil samples were collected each time pigs were transferred from the field to housing or slaughterhouse. Grid points were established for every 5x5 m in the 10 m wide paddocks and similarly points were established outside the paddocks for every 5 m as a reference. In each point soil samples were collected to 40 cm by pooling 8 soil cores.
A total of 948 soil samples was analysed for content of mineral N, exchangeable K and extractable P to determine the level and the distribution of nutrients within the paddocks. The content of soil inorganic nitrogen was considerably raised compared to the soil outside the paddocks (Figure 1) however only corresponding to 18-32 pct of the N surplus.
The N surplus in the paddocks consists of N excreted by the pigs, taken up by plants, loss (nitrate leaching, ammonia volatilisation and denitrification) or accumulation in soil organic matter. Thus the huge surplus indicates a very huge loss potential in these paddocks as the majority of excreted N is inorganic, plant cover was negligible (see below) and similarly the expected accumulation in soil organic matter was low. This is the case even if the inorganic N found in the field at soil sampling is utilised efficiently, which may be difficult during autumn and winter.
A prerequisite for efficient nutrient utilisation is a homogeneous distribution of the manure avoiding hot spots. Regarding this aspect the regular moving of huts, feeding and water troughs seemed successful as N, although with some variation, was distributed throughout the paddocks (Figure 1).
Grass cover was estimated by determining spectral reflectance in the sow paddocks at each point of soil sampling. Generally, it was difficult to maintain a grass cover in the paddocks especially during autumn and winter. Grass cover was not related to the experimental treatments but only to time of year (Figure 2). During spring and in summer, some grass cover was present in isolated parts of the paddocks whereas during autumn and winter the pigs kept grass cover below 10 pct at all times. No relationship existed between grass cover and soil inorganic N although none of the few spots in the paddock with grass cover above 50 pct had very high inorganic N contents.
Growing pigs on pasture has benefits in terms of reduced housing costs, a leaner carcass, and allowing the pigs to perform a natural behaviour, not to mention that it is a prerequisite in organic production that pigs should be allowed summer grazing although at the moment it is allowed to keep pigs in indoor facilities with access to an outdoor area.
However keeping growing pigs on pasture may obviously be problematic from an environmental point of view as it carries a high risk of nutrient loss. Certainly, the nutrient loss potential in this experiment was huge and will inevitably have lead to actual losses because of the huge nutrient surplus. This highlights the extreme importance of lowering stock density and reducing the level of dietary N. The data also showed that uniform distribution may be obtained if huts, feeding and water troughs are moved regularly.
Considering the problems of maintaining grass cover high levels of nutrient deposition may only be acceptable if followed by a nutrient demanding catch crop or main crop, which will only be possible if growing pigs are on pasture from February to August. Thus, seasonal production seems the most environmentally acceptable way of keeping growing pigs on pasture.
Strudsholm K. and Hermansen J.E. 2005. Performance and carcass quality of fully or partly outdoor reared pigs in organic production. Livestock Production Science. In press (Available on-line, Elsevier).
Oksbjerg N., Strudsholm K., Lindahl G. and Hermansen J.E. 2005. Meat quality of fully or partly outdoor reared pigs in organic production. Acta Agiculturae Scandinavica (Accepted).

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|From: Michael W (mwilber at uccs.edu)
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Hey there! After struggling to document my first planet package, I find that either Scribble or PLaneT is incorrectly rendering the links in my package documentation's table of contents. Is this a bug or am I doing something wrong? To see the issue, visit: http://planet.plt-scheme.org/package-source/gcr/openal.plt/1/5/planet-docs/openal/index.html and click any of the links on the table of contents. For instance, clicking on the "Constants" section takes me to: http://planet.plt-scheme.org/#(part._.Constants) These docs are built correctly on my local documentation copy (the one that "raco docs" takes me to). Unfortunately, mine isn't the only package with this problem. For instance, click the "API" link here: http://planet.plt-scheme.org/package-source/ebellani/cyclic-redundancy-check.plt/1/2/planet-docs/crc/index.html Or click any of the links on this table of contents: http://planet.plt-scheme.org/package-source/williams/diff.plt/1/0/planet-docs/diff/index.html Interestingly, this package seems to work correctly -- is that because it's multi-page? http://planet.plt-scheme.org/package-source/dherman/c.plt/4/0/planet-docs/c/index.html -- Thanks, _mike P.S. Yes, I know (planet clements/rsound) is better, but I wanted to practice with something a bit lower level. Plus, it's nice to be able to stream raw sound data from a port instead of loading it all into memory. ;) I don't mean to step on toes!
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We are writing to update you on some leadership and structural changes at The New School for General Studies (NSGS) and Milano The New School for Management and Urban Policy. As you may know, NSGS Dean Linda Dunne went on leave at the start of this semester because of a serious family matter. We are grateful to the associate deans, directors, and others at NSGS who have take on extra responsibilities to ensure that NSGS has continued to operate smoothly.
To provide continuous high-level academic leadership for NSGS on an interim basis, we have asked Lisa Servon to serve as dean of both Milano and NSGS for the remainder of this academic year. Dean Servon has done a stellar job as Milano's dean over the past year. She has been a successful fundraiser; she has initiated ambitious new programs; and she has earned the respect and support of faculty and students. She has also been actively engaged in University-wide planning, and we have high confidence in her capacity to provide strong leadership for both divisions.
We have made several related interim appointments within both NSGS and Milano to ensure that all of the programs in both divisions will continue to run smoothly during this period. Simultaneously, we have also advanced conversations that began last year about aligning the Graduate Program in International Affairs (GPIA) with Milano – a connection that makes sense in light of their shared academic interests.
Dean Servon will serve as dean of both Milano and NSGS through next August, after which she will go on sabbatical and then return to the faculty the following year. Dean Dunne will be on a sabbatical next spring and then will return to the faculty in 2010-11. Normally we would have formally announced each of these dean's transitional plans this fall, but the suddenness of Dean Dunne's departure necessitated that we move quickly to establish continuity for the current year with an eye toward next year and beyond.
We are moving forward with searches for both a new dean for Milano/GPIA and a new dean for NSGS. The simultaneous leadership transitions create a timely opportunity to position Milano and NSGS for the future, and we plan to do this by creating a stronger bond between the two divisions that will go beyond the current interim year. There is an exciting opportunity for these two divisions to extend their respective strengths and to form a new divisional structure housing a fuller range of programs combining theory and practice, along with new University degree programs addressing contemporary issues. Dean Servon has already begun to create task forces to help foster collaboration and shared governance between Milano and NSGS and we will continue these planning discussions as we advance the searches for the new deans. We are committed to the continued legacy and high degree of success of the programs within these divisions while building bridges that will make them even stronger together.
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5 Leaves is one of our favorite local restaurants. I used to live only a block away when it opened its doors about two years ago. It's become one of the best restaurants in Greenpoint and is always packed. One of our favorites is the whipped ricotta with honeycomb, maldons, thyme and dried figs. The sandwiches, oysters and breakfast are all great. I love the interior, which has a nautical theme. Great light fixtures, incredible bar, vintage mirrors, marble top tables, jars for water glasses and lots of old refurbished wood. The staff fits the interior with a laid back and individual style. Definitely worth checking out if your in Williamsburg/Greenpoint.
Five Leaves
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I'm a quiet guy with a loud voice. Outgoing and energetic once I know you, but really quiet when I don't. I'm really pessimistic, but always cheerful; you can't be mad at things going wrong when you thought they were going to go wrong anyways, but you can appreciate things going right that much more.
I have this weird, irreverent sense of humour. I work as hard as I can to make sure that the random people I come into contact with have just a little bit better of a day for having come into contact with me, be it waitresses or cashiers or whoever else.
I love my geek stuff, from tv, to books, to movies, to video games, but try to balance it out with exercise, a love of driving, and live music. Oh! Music! God do I love my music. Especially live music. Thank god Edmonton makes up for its lack of roads with interesting corners and turns in it with an awesome live music scene! I can get a little judgmental about music, but hey I guess that comes with passion for it.
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Books: Lord of the Rings, anything historical, Star Wars.
Food: Steak, sandwiches, cereal, anything from Tokyo Express, but favorite restaurant is a vegan restaurant (Padmanadi's).


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A regularization-free method for the calculation of molecular weight distributions from dynamic moduli data
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There are several models for the determination of molecular weight distributions (MWDs) of linear, entangled, polymer melts via rheometry. Typically, however, models require a priori knowledge of the critical molecular weight, the plateau modulus, and parameters relating relaxation time and molecular weight (e.g., k and α in τ=kMα). Also, in an effort to obtain the most general MWD or to describe certain polymer relaxation mechanisms, models often rely on the inversion of integral equations via regularization. Here, the inversion of integral equations is avoided by using a simple double-reptation model and assuming that the MWD can be described by an analytic function. Moreover, by taking advantage of dimensionless variables and explicit analytic relations, we have developed an unambiguous and virtually parameter-free methodology for the determination of MWDs via rheometry. Unimodal MWDs have been determined using only a priori knowledge of the exponent α and dynamic moduli data. In addition, the uncertainty in rheological MWD determinations has been quantified, and it is shown that the reliability of the predictions is greater for the high-molecular-weight portion of the distribution.


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Flexible Progress Without Danger In Electrical Contracting
Punching the Manpower Equilibrium in the Electric powered Contracting Industry
The cyclical mother nature of the power contracting electrical staffing market demands proprietors and important decision manufacturers need the know how to strike an account balance between maintaining permanent domestic electricians on the paycheck and keeping them hectic (employed) during slow intervals. Having the continuity and safety of a core staff of reliable electricians is paramount to meeting client needs. Wouldn't it be nice to have the power to hire and let workers go as outlined by market situations? You can...as well as without shedding those loyal to your company.
However, the flexibility must be in-place to accommodate larger workloads when uncommon large assignments come your way but you lack manpower. What if you're given the possibility to conduct business in a state with certain licensing requirements your long lasting electricians will not have? Do you pass by the opportunity due to the difficulty to find the manpower needed? How's it going set up to handle the situation to take on more function, maintain expenses, and improve your profit margin? The answer is right here...read on!
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Kurt Warner might get to keep his $2 million, after all.
A league source tells us that the Arizona Cardinals are shopping receiver Anquan Boldin to potential trade partners.
Warner recently has suggested that he'd devote a portion of his salary to signing Boldin to a new contract. (We don't think Warner really means it.)
Boldin, a six-year veteran, is signed through 2010. He has wanted for roughly a year a significant increase from his current range of $2.5 million to $3 million.
With teammate Larry Fitzgerald at $10 million per year, Boldin is believed to want at least $9 million annually.
Boldin previously has requested a trade. At one point after the Super Bowl, Boldin said that he would not sign a new deal with the Cardinals, and that he wanted to be dealt to a new team. More recently, he had softened in his position, expressing a willingness to consider a new long-term contract to stay with the team.
Kurt Warner might get to keep his $2 million, after all.
Joe 6-pack says: Mar 12, 2009 4:04 PM
Minnesota… you lost out on Houshbag, here's a second chance.
kjl451 says: Mar 12, 2009 4:04 PM
iggles iggles iggles…. please?
mth77 says: Mar 12, 2009 4:05 PM
If Philly doesn't jump into this with both feet, they're completely retarded. Knowing them they'll play pussy as usual and come with some low-ball offer.
andrewpthorp says: Mar 12, 2009 4:06 PM
please bring him to philadelphia!
RobJH says: Mar 12, 2009 4:06 PM
Who are they shopping him to? Any team in particular? Philly? Miami? Washington? NYG? Who?
graunkem says: Mar 12, 2009 4:07 PM
TJ who? Boldin! To MN! Come on!
Autoriot says: Mar 12, 2009 4:07 PM
the real deal says: Mar 12, 2009 4:07 PM
Boldin is a beast, would be a great fit in Miami…..
Warner is a conman using religion as his con.
wonder if this post will actually make it for once?
rgreen says: Mar 12, 2009 4:07 PM
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES, we need to make this move now andy reid and joe banner, it would almost make up for losing Dawkins. Having bolden to do the underneath routes and having jackson to go down field and curtis in the slot. It would form a great offense and make us an elite team and ready for another super bowl run.
andrewpthorp says: Mar 12, 2009 4:08 PM
Please bring the man to the Eagles!!!
rimmerballz says: Mar 12, 2009 4:09 PM
A completely unique and inventive idea… E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
ForTheGlory says: Mar 12, 2009 4:10 PM
warner has got to learn to bob & weave to get away from your jabs. florio, you've got a mean hook.
TealDeal says: Mar 12, 2009 4:13 PM
Come back to FL and to Jax
theultimateweapon says: Mar 12, 2009 4:13 PM
PHilly PHilly, oh wait Joe Banner is still the President. Nevermind we'll probably see him in Giant Blue, or possibly with that hideous devil's star on his head.
vidiotz says: Mar 12, 2009 4:14 PM
OK, Eagles front office: get it done!
If we're able to pick up Boldin and Weaver, we'd be a much stronger team…
NDCowboysfan says: Mar 12, 2009 4:14 PM
For the love of god go to an afc team…
stevo says: Mar 12, 2009 4:15 PM
Come on eagles. get it done!!! First and a third!! and if that doesnt work…. first and sheldon (i would hate it but its what needs to be done). I think its why they have been trying to grab a really good corner. This way… they can send sheldon to Arizona and still be strong. Come on Birds…..
Silver_and_Black_in_DC says: Mar 12, 2009 4:15 PM
Boldin to the Raiders for Michael Bush, with Al giving him a new contract.
Certainly Anquan is worth as much as Davisw was going to give useless-ass Javon Walker last year (whose contract, thankfully has been renegotiated.)
eloneagles says: Mar 12, 2009 4:15 PM
so can you say EAGLES, they do have 12 draft picks this year, including two in the first round, i wouldn't be surprised if they offered a 1 and a 3 or something to the Cardinals for Boldin and kept the other 1 to draft an OT.
Akshun says: Mar 12, 2009 4:16 PM
the Billionare better make a move for this guy asap and get him in Philly
finsbooyah says: Mar 12, 2009 4:16 PM
Boldin to Philly for the 28th overall pick
nebakanezer says: Mar 12, 2009 4:17 PM
Dan Snyder will call as soon as he changes his pants.
Stradavarius says: Mar 12, 2009 4:17 PM
Banner better be getting the checkbook out…
FireAndyReid21 says: Mar 12, 2009 4:18 PM
Eagles fans, we all know this is NOT going to happen, can we move on to the next subject? He'll end up in NYG or Washington.
Facts Domino says: Mar 12, 2009 4:18 PM
Warner can't do it this season.
His talk is just a lie to make him appear to appear to look better after robbing the Cardinals of an overpriced deal. Yet some attempt to claim it as a home town discount. It can't be discounted when it's your only offer and it's more likely robbery.
THEBOSS36 says: Mar 12, 2009 4:20 PM
FINALLY!!! Eagles BETTER
garyofferdahl says: Mar 12, 2009 4:20 PM
Torry Holt will be in AZ.
THEBOSS36 says: Mar 12, 2009 4:20 PM
FINALLY!!! The Eagles BETTER make a move for Boldin no he is avalible!
insanity20mike says: Mar 12, 2009 4:21 PM
He will go to the Highest Bidder.. Expect Al Davis to give the #7 pick.. like he did with Moss..
or a player.. running back.. and a 2nd rd pick..
Wayyist says: Mar 12, 2009 4:21 PM
Come on to Baltimore! We've finally got a kid who can throw the ball.
jkc710 says: Mar 12, 2009 4:22 PM
i see him going to Philly or the Giants. both of these teams could use his services…
stevo says: Mar 12, 2009 4:22 PM
please keep us updated on what the offers are. PLEASE!!!!!
Phillysteaks78 says: Mar 12, 2009 4:23 PM
Come on Eagles, deal some of those draft picks.
Fade 2 Black says: Mar 12, 2009 4:23 PM
lilbomberx says: Mar 12, 2009 4:24 PM
Eagles. They have 2 first rounders. Makes a heck of a lot of sense
OutFoxed says: Mar 12, 2009 4:24 PM
Please give Miami a hometown discount!!!!
RobJH says: Mar 12, 2009 4:26 PM
Damn, this thread is nothing but Philly with a smattering of Viking fans!
johnnybroadst says: Mar 12, 2009 4:26 PM
I wish I could feel good about the Eagles geting this done.
Ravenmaniac says: Mar 12, 2009 4:28 PM
FLACCO to BOLDIN…..TD Ravens!!!!!
Just sounds natural…..Please Ozzie, make this happen…..
CrazyAnime says: Mar 12, 2009 4:29 PM
Boldin will be a Bronco and Cutler will be a Buccaneer before camp starts…
THEBOSS36 says: Mar 12, 2009 4:31 PM
Its time for the Eagles to shine Lets git it BIRDS! we havent been a loud player in free agency so far and with 40 mil under the cap we should def invest in Boldin. What ever it takes to bring him in idc if its a 1st and 2nd(but need at least 1 1st rounder to get a RB or OT)but we can trade back into the second round useing our 4 5th round picks and possibly player like Reggie brown and what not but lets see how it works out hopefully we can land Boldin!
vidiotz says: Mar 12, 2009 4:33 PM
If it happens for any team in the East, it's the Eagles.
No other team has what the Cards want, unless the Giants give up a pro bowl DE (which is a BAD idea).
The King says: Mar 12, 2009 4:33 PM
If the Eagles don't trade for Boldin and he actually gets traded somewhere else, then Joe Banner should be on the next new FOX special "Who Wants To Kick A Billionaire Square In The Nuts?"
dabayrz says: Mar 12, 2009 4:34 PM
18 from the Bears.. Let's do this!!!
LACardsfan says: Mar 12, 2009 4:34 PM
More Cards bashing from Florio, only line in the whole piece of a trade is
"A league source tells us that the Arizona Cardinals are shopping receiver Anquan Boldin to potential trade partners."
The rest bashing Warner as usual. Thanks Florio, keep up the good work, still love the site.
jsdarkman says: Mar 12, 2009 4:35 PM
If the Giants and Feables are each maybe a receiver away from getting over the hump in the NFC – AZ has to trade him to the AFC. Jacksonville always needs receivers and can't seem to draft good ones. Rod: Get it done!
EdReedUnstoppable says: Mar 12, 2009 4:35 PM
Boldin to Baltimore, lets do this!!!!
Burgundy N Greg says: Mar 12, 2009 4:36 PM
Maybe the skins shouldnt have spent their money so quick and traded away too many picks in the draft…
dawk20db says: Mar 12, 2009 4:37 PM
FireAndyReid21 – You should have your Eagles fan card taken away. When has this regime ever turned down a chance to ACTUALLY make the team better? They've pulled the trigger on as many trades as any other team.
yellerhelmut says: Mar 12, 2009 4:37 PM
I hear GB already (95%) has a deal in place……..
Their first 2nd round pick, their 3rd round pick and Double D
ymf says: Mar 12, 2009 4:38 PM
latest rumor is that the NY Jets are the front runners! they are trying to make a bigger deal; QB-Brett Rattlif, 1st round pick (#17) and a 3nd rounder next year for Boldin & Matt Lienhart!! besides for the picks it helps the cardinals salary cap alot! an NFL insider says chances of this type of trade happening is BETTER than 50%!!
All Jets fan better get excited. Word is before the Jets plan on pulling the trigger on this type of deal they would check in to see if the Broncos are indeed gonna try to trade Cutler or try to to a 3 way trade that might even include Cutler to Jets, Lienhart to Broncos & both the Broncos & Cardinals getting better draft picks & Jets getting later round picks…. stay tuned!
Bobby says: Mar 12, 2009 4:38 PM
The only place Q is going if at all is the A.F.C maybe the Browns for B.Edwards and Shawn Rogers.I hope…
Heinekenfun says: Mar 12, 2009 4:42 PM
Purple & Black
StrongARM says: Mar 12, 2009 4:43 PM
I hope the Vikings can sign Boldin but, since we couldn't land Housh does anyone one think this one could happen? We've been "out-bidded" and "out-facilitated" in the last couple signings so we best not hold our breath.
gizzep13 says: Mar 12, 2009 4:44 PM
I spoke briefly to Bill Parcells last Sunday in Jupiter florida during the Marlins/Cardinals game, and when I asked him if Miami was interested in Boldin he said "I'm interested in bringing in good players with a desire to get on board with what we're doing here" he wouldn't elaborate further but you know he's the one of those "Parcells" kind of players. I hope they work it out.
RonInCharlotte says: Mar 12, 2009 4:46 PM
All religion is a con…
miller4545 says: Mar 12, 2009 4:47 PM
Can you say Dallas?
GCHunziker says: Mar 12, 2009 4:48 PM
Boldin to the Giants I hope. We should offer Kiwi and our first
philliefan272 says: Mar 12, 2009 4:50 PM
i wish i could just andy reid and be like GO AND GET HIM NOW!!
JoaquinFenix says: Mar 12, 2009 4:54 PM
For the love of all that's holy, please do not go to the Eagles.
/s/ Cowboys Fan
P.S. If his acquirer pays less than the three draft picks (i.e., 1st, 3rd, and 6th) and 5 year, $45MM contract that Jerry gave RW, I'm going to light myself on fire.
seatofmypants says: Mar 12, 2009 4:56 PM
Wow reading this its obvious that EAGLES fans must not have jobs…….
BuckFutter says: Mar 12, 2009 4:56 PM
Warner better give that money to his church otherwise Jesus will bench his ass….
yellerhelmut says: Mar 12, 2009 4:57 PM
I hear GB (95%) has a deal done….
Their first 2nd round pick
Their 3rd round pick
Donald Driver
sn@ke says: Mar 12, 2009 4:57 PM
right….given a choice to play in a MAJOR market, Boldin opts for DENVER!?!…..Minnesota!?
Stop it, if he is on the market, this is an NFC East battle all the way. Eagles have the most picks and money, he will go to Philly if they want him bad enough.
ROY11 says: Mar 12, 2009 5:03 PM
Of course you couldn't resist a chance to falsely accuse Warner of being a liar again.
PurpleRulz says: Mar 12, 2009 5:05 PM
Boldin will be in Baltimore in a trade for Terrell Suggs.
Matt Hoover says: Mar 12, 2009 5:05 PM
Chiefs. Trade #3 overall to Cardinals for Boldin & pick #31. Chiefs maybe include a 4th or 5th pick as well. Or, Chiefs send Larry Johnson and a pick. Haley – Boldin reunion.
kiddk1 says: Mar 12, 2009 5:05 PM
Boldin dont go to philthy
cheeseweasel says: Mar 12, 2009 5:11 PM
to the vikes fer a first and a third.
Tundrastruck says: Mar 12, 2009 5:12 PM
You could bring them to MN but it would still be "the candyass shade of green" Sage throwing the rock to him. Might as well just pack up the team and move them to Poughkipsee.
austin zonie says: Mar 12, 2009 5:13 PM
What sources?? IF a trade takes place, it won't be before draft day AND it will cost at least a 1st and a 3rd.
ShockAndAweD-LineNYG says: Mar 12, 2009 5:19 PM
BuckFutter says: Mar 12, 2009 5:19 PM
"ROY11 says:
March 12th, 2009 at 5:03 pm
Of course you couldn't resist a chance to falsely accuse Warner of being a liar again."
You still believe Roger Clemens and Alex Rodriguez, don't you?
redskins44 says: Mar 12, 2009 5:19 PM
Danny boy will be interested for sure. Don't get to excited Eagles fans!
Banterstein says: Mar 12, 2009 5:20 PM
The Cheifs trade is absurd, the Cardinals drafted in the top 10 over the last two decades. They aren't paying another unproven player.
The Sheldon deal is played out, Cardinals signed McFadden from Pittsburg already, they are set with corners.
The need a 3/4 outside linebacker.
VBG says: Mar 12, 2009 5:22 PM
seatofmypants says:
March 12th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Wow reading this its obvious that EAGLES fans must not have jobs…….
As spoken by someone without a job lol
blues91 says: Mar 12, 2009 5:22 PM
seatofmypants says:
March 12th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Wow reading this its obvious that EAGLES fans must not have jobs…….
Someone above said to trade Kiwanuka.. I think if we were giving up a DE, we should shop Canty. But we could afford to lose Kiwi, maybe, given that we'll have Osi and Tuck starting at DE..
And YMF, who cares what the Jets do? They're a lot more than an elite receiver and Matt Leinart away from doing anything significant.
blues91 says: Mar 12, 2009 5:25 PM
3/4 outside LB… Kiwi? 😉 Let's get the Q in Blue.
JSpicoli says: Mar 12, 2009 5:26 PM
This has AD and the Raiders written all over it.
BrewThru says: Mar 12, 2009 5:27 PM
I just heard on the radio the Giants have offered a 1st and 3rd round pick this year as well as their 1st rounder for next year.
The Eagles have offered a 2nd round this year and a 3rd round next year.
Via 950 ESPN radio
DirtyD4 says: Mar 12, 2009 5:27 PM
No way he comes to Minnesota!!!
wampag says: Mar 12, 2009 5:29 PM
This is a bunch of crap circulated by the eagles front office to try to induce a trade
a league source….give me a break
Rasputin says: Mar 12, 2009 5:36 PM
Boldin doesn't have nearly enough legal and/or emotional problems to go to Dallas.
Chambo2543 says: Mar 12, 2009 5:37 PM
I hope the Raiders are in the mix.
Chambo2543 says: Mar 12, 2009 5:38 PM
Why won't this let me post?
schleppy says: Mar 12, 2009 5:41 PM
I want to see all you poster when Sage is in the top ten of most catagories next season. Philly? maybe you can throw some batteries his way.
1st time long time says: Mar 12, 2009 5:43 PM
Assuming Zygi DOES want to keep the Vikes in MN, AND get funding for a shiny new stadium, AND be able to sell that stadium out, AND try to get to the Super Bowl, how about this: trade for Boldin, offer Chester Taylor if they have to, plus picks, THEN, be patient and wait for either Cutler trade, or, McNabb before the season starts, offering either TJack, or Sage, if they are wanted in return, plus picks. This would leave a couple early round picks for remaining needs, and with the massive upgrade of talent, the rest of team holes can be filled easier with avg free agents, and those cut before the season. Also, I think they need a FB, yeah?! (in hindsight, should have never let Tony Richardson go. Birk? We'll see.)
However, assuming Zygi is letting things fall to move the team, make a run at Holt for WR.
thestan says: Mar 12, 2009 6:00 PM
Philly needs Boldin – he singlehandedly makes that offense a scary entity –
12 picks/sheldon, etc – whatever it takes to get it done
I'd give them one 1st(28) a third, and one of their 3 fifths –
I think that highly of Boldin, and hope the Eagles don't try and lowball this and lose out to someone who had the balls to get this done-
130 POUND KEARSE says: Mar 12, 2009 6:01 PM
I heard to the Jets……for Lito Sheppard and a first…..
saturn11 says: Mar 12, 2009 6:05 PM
mth77 says:
"If Philly doesn't jump into this with both feet, they're completely retarded."
I say: Don't you mean "retarTed"?
shef2488 says: Mar 12, 2009 6:08 PM
Finally this report breaks, it was only a matter of time before the cards began listening to offers. Boldin knows the cards are a one year wonder, teams will centralize on fitzgerald and put major pressure on warner this year. Boldin if you want to win come to the City of Brotherly Love!!! I don't want to jump the gun but how beautiful would it be to see Boldin wearing that black Eagles jersey carving up D's?!…get it done birds!!!
Philly_the_Kid says: Mar 12, 2009 6:16 PM
Obviously, Phila. Eagle fans would like Boldin and I'm no exception. However, I'm not willing to give up anything and pay him anything. If he really wants 9million a year, that seems steep?! I think Boldin adds value for the Birds because he is physical. Curtis and Desean Jackson are very fast with pretty good hands, but they are slight of build,they can't muscle for balls. As well, Birds have struggled in Red Zone last few years and Boldin has been a TD-machine. I'm willing to pay or over-pay a little, I'm not willing to give up the entire draft and pay the guy Fitzgerald money when is he isn't quite in that class. Andre Johnson, Fitz those guys are the top of WRs now, Boldin is up there but not quite that far. The Birds have the most cap room and best picks to offer so its up to them how badly they want him, IF — IFFF he's really available.
Tyler E. says: Mar 12, 2009 6:16 PM
I could see him going to the Bucs unless what BrewThru is saying is true.
shef2488 says: Mar 12, 2009 6:19 PM
lets get it done birds!
StanMort says: Mar 12, 2009 6:21 PM
You guys have it all wrong. He's going to San Fran so that he can torch them twice a year. Boldin + Hill or Smith or anybody else = Super Bowl #6
barrage says: Mar 12, 2009 6:24 PM
Boldin for Braylon.
Seems stupid, so it's gotta happen.
dave61 says: Mar 12, 2009 6:27 PM
Braylon Edwards straight up for Boldin and the browns get a franchise receiver
tomskiffington says: Mar 12, 2009 6:36 PM
ten bucks says the eagles make the cards some BS low-ball offer and then the giants come in and blow them away..
Banterstein says: Mar 12, 2009 6:42 PM
I would jump on that Giants deal, I'd rather send him to an AFC team but 3 good players with manageable contracts is better than 1 pro bowler who is hurt all the time. Cards were 5-1 when he was out. With the money they're saving they can go get Torry Holt to play with Jesus next season.
Bugged_out_Eagle says: Mar 12, 2009 6:48 PM
Ok so now the Eagles can offer a 2nd and a 5th so he can go to the Giants for a 1st and 3rd. If Philly screws this up…uh nevermind on that thought…Im just tired of the organization saying they are confident in the receiving corps to be able to get it done. News to the boss mans over there, they havent got it done in 4 damn championship games…where was our 9 catch 152 yard 3td guy that day?
Arizona had theres on the field…Upgrade is needed, please realize that mr. banner and lurie and reid…
jyernberg says: Mar 12, 2009 6:49 PM
as much as i hate it, i don' see why chester taylor for boldin couldn't work.
jyernberg says: Mar 12, 2009 6:54 PM
1st time long time- sure. why wouldn't the eagles or broncos want to trade mcnabb or cutler for a 3rd rounder and sage or tavalerious? c'mon man…
gtskyrider says: Mar 12, 2009 6:59 PM
BOLDIN TO THE BUCS…..SOUNDS GOOD TO ME, GOT THE MONEY AND I'D GIVE UP MORE DRAFT PICKS…..dang…just think, Bryant, Boldin, and Winslow…OMG!!!!!!
Bugged_out_Eagle says: Mar 12, 2009 7:10 PM
Philly makes sense…Boldin wants money, but im sure he also wants to win..in Philly he can have both. Dallas fans, uh what are you smoking? The Pokes just gave up the world for that awsome guy Mr williams…lol..Tampa Bay??? Uh who is your QB?? Yeah, hmmm?? Why would he want there?
fleamarkethustler says: Mar 12, 2009 7:12 PM
The TITANS
TheTylerRose-BestEver says: Mar 12, 2009 7:17 PM
Eagles fans are out in force to try to salvage 2009…
azbigdog069 says: Mar 12, 2009 7:18 PM
Quan isn't going anywhere, and if he does. It will cost an ass load of money to get him out of AZ… SO if they are shopping him.. Someone is going to pay dearly
TheTylerRose-BestEver says: Mar 12, 2009 7:18 PM
T-Sizzle for Boldin? Send Suggs back to his college home?
azbigdog069 says: Mar 12, 2009 7:26 PM
Bugged_out_Eagle says: Mar 12, 2009 7:52 PM
Its a crime if he lands anywhere but in Philly…If, and thats a big if, the cards are indeed shopping him.. PHILLY HAS THE MONEY AND PICKS TO GET IT DONE…But knowing Philly, they will wait and miss out..Then when Mcnabb is gone, they will sign a real no.1 wideout and have a garbage qb tossin to him. Or at least attempting to toss it to him…ughhh…Why do I love this team??
blues91 says: Mar 12, 2009 8:02 PM
saturn11 says:
March 12th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
mth77 says:
"If Philly doesn't jump into this with both feet, they're completely retarded."
I say: Don't you mean "retarTed"?
Are you trying to be ironic with that statement? Because I'm having a good laugh at your expense if you're trying to correct someone's correct spelling of the word 'retarded'.
4G63 says: Mar 12, 2009 8:35 PM
"TheTylerRose-BestEver says:
March 12th, 2009 at 7:18 pm
T-Sizzle for Boldin? Send Suggs back to his college home?"
Sounds like a great deal to me…..we've got a couple guys on the Ravens D that could fill in for Sizzle if this were to happen…..
bigskinz says: Mar 12, 2009 9:01 PM
Honor your contract! You should have never signed the long term deal. What's the matter did Bernie Madoff steal a couple of million from you?
If you don't have a Pro Bowl year will you give the money back?
Hell no.
JuicyMelon says: Mar 12, 2009 9:03 PM
As much as I would like to Boldin playing for the Vikings, it would make all the sense in the world for the Bengals to sign him…
Jman says: Mar 12, 2009 9:11 PM
Philly_the_Kid says: Mar 12, 2009 10:29 PM
The Cardinals and Eagles battled in a close NFC Title game, why would Cardinals want to help the Birds improve? I suspect they would ask for a 1st and a 2nd, something like that, and I suspect the Birds would never offer more than 1st, 4th and 5th.
the tiger33 says: Mar 13, 2009 8:49 AM
boldin would be the a great addition and complement to djack. it would be great knowing that when they pass on 3rd down that there is a wr other than avant to throw to… lets stop being predictable marty!
poopdollar says: Mar 13, 2009 10:26 AM
I'm sorry, did I miss something? The Eagles are cheap? Didn't the eagles sign the top free agent last year and didn't he make it to the pro bowl? And for all you McNabb haters, he is a top 4 quarterback in the league. You will realize what you are missing once he is not on this team anymore. Boldin would solidify this team and not one person would complain about Dawkins being gone. The dawkins move is still the right move, along with Tra Thomas and that scrub considine. We have been RIGHT with the decreasing abilities of the older players in the past, its just time for guys to move on. They are not what they once were.
truwarier says: Mar 13, 2009 1:20 PM
boldin is overrated, anybody playing the opposite side
to fitzgerald will look good, heck even breaston in the
slot had 1000 yards. Boldin is a short, posssesion receiver
who has too many concussions and scrambled eggs head, after
so many head shots.


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I've been using an Apple MacBook Pro for a little over a year now, and I'm pretty happy with it.
I didn't immediately upgrade to Leopard, the new version of Mac OS X, when it shipped back in November for reasons I discussed here, but last weekend I decided to go for it.
There's a new update coming to version 10.5.2, which according to a release note available to Apple developers includes a raft of bug fixes, but I wanted to upgrade to Microsoft Office for Mac 2008 as soon as possible, so I figured I'd just go ahead and upgrade OS X at the same time. (I'll probably post a review of Office 2008 sometime soon.)
The OS upgrade process appeared to go well, but when I tried to log in, Leopard said it wasn't able to access my home folder. I use Apple's FileVault security technology, which stores my home folder in a virtual disk image that is encrypted using the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). FileVault protects my data if the machine is stolen, and I regard it as an indispensable feature of Mac OS X.
Unfortunately, Leopard wasn't happy with the disk image for my home folder, and simply refused to open it.
I wasn't expecting this problem, but I was prepared for it. I made a backup of the machine just before starting the upgrade, and I also maintain a secondary user account without FileVault in case of problems with the primary account. I logged into that other account and discovered on the Web that other people have seen exactly the same problem.
Apple published a tech note suggesting that this problem is related to passwords of 8 or more characters-- my passwords are all a lot longer than that, and so should yours be!-- but the complex procedure described in the note for solving the problem didn't help me.
Ultimately I had to delete and recreate my primary account then copy my files from the disk image into the new home folder. It turns out I'd have wanted to do this anyway, since Leopard introduces a new approach to FileVault that works better with Time Machine, Apple's new backup program.
Everything worked properly when I was done, but this was a slow, awkward procedure that most ordinary users would never have been able to handle. I just wish the Leopard installer had checked for this condition and done all the necessary work directly.
With Leopard running at last, I was able to get Office 2008 installed, and I'm slowly working through a number of small issues-- learning how to work around a minor bug in the new version of Apple's Mail program, upgrading some third-party software I use, etc.-- but generally I'm happy with the upgrade. Leopard seems a little faster overall, and Time Machine is great. It gives me a lot of confidence that my data is better protected against software and hardware failures.
I'm also making periodic complete backups in case I get bitten by any major new bugs in Leopard or Time Machine, but I don't expect anything like that.
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The Victorian Greens have resuscitated the argument over Melbourne's tram conductors, publishing a cost-benefit analysis yesterday which boosts the case for the return of conductors.
Having conductors on board from first service until last would cost 183 million tram passengers an extra 5¢ a trip, the Greens say, and deliver big benefits.
"It will just make it normal to buy a ticket instead of normal to fare evade," Victorian Greens leader
The 13-page analysis, by University of Melbourne urban transport expert Bill Russell, makes the case for the partial reintroduction of conductors.
It presents data showing fare evasion costs the tram system $40 million a year. The rate of fare evasion is estimated at 19 per cent.
Conductors are expected to be able to reduce that to as little as 1 per cent, thereby offsetting much of their hiring costs – up to $50 million a year.
As well as the advantages at the fare box, $5 million in savings would flow from redistributing some of the current ticket inspection staff.
Conductors are expected to reduce the costs of vandalism and injuries to passengers.
"The presence of a conductor adds to the balance of authority in the vehicle," Professor Russell argues, advocating for a pilot program to test his theory before reintroducing conductors across the network.
The case for reintroducing conductors is significantly boosted by the poor performance of the Myki ticketing system. The smartcard is expected to take over from the Metcard system in 2012, and the cost has blown out by more than $300 million.
The Baillieu government inherited the Myki debacle from the Brumby Labor government following the state election last November. After a review it surprised some political observers by choosing to continue with Myki, betting its own repu-tation on the success of the system.
The Greens' argument in favour of replacing machines with people comes as average weekly earnings in Australia grew 4.4 per cent in the year ended May 31.
Expensive human components can be unreliable. Melbourne's train system was crippled in April, when on-time performance fell sharply to under 75 per cent. Metro Trains boss Andrew Lezala blamed a "small number of drivers" taking unauthorised industrial action.
Vancouver's Skytrain system has introduced a fleet of driverless trains.
Amsterdam, however, has gone in the other direction, reintroducing conductors to its trams after relying on machines led to a spike in fare evasion.
Sydney's privately run light rail also relies on conductors.
The Australian Financial Review


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Good Biz has recently released his E.P called "Checks and Balances" which is only a week old, and in a bid to promote the mixtape, I have a leak from the E.P called "Yall Cant Ball" which features Bun B. News was also announced that Good Biz will be releasing his new album "Sound Investment" which will be available in Spring 2010. Keep your eye on Hip-Hop Kings for further information on Good Biz. You can listen to Good Biz x Bun B – Yall Cant Ball on the player below.
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By M.D. Kittle | Watchdog.org
MADISON, Wis. — Often the best way to gauge where someone is headed is to know where she's been. Past is prologue.
Enter Ann Ravel, who takes the gavel leading her first public meeting as new chairwoman of the Federal Election Commission.
The former California political speech regulator, tapped in 2013 by President Obama to serve on the FEC, is a left-leaning Democrat and self-described "activist at heart," on a mission against so-called "dark money" in politics — she says, regardless of party.
But Ravel is as pure a partisan player as they come, says Ronald Rotunda, a distinguished law professor at Chapman University and former commissioner of the California Fair Political Practices Commission when Ravel served as chairwoman of the campaign finance regulator.
"I think she basically replicates Democratic Party talking points," Rotunda told Watchdog.org in an extended interview this week.
"When I was on the commission it was supposed to be bipartisan, but in practice it was nonpartisan. We just tried to uphold the law," he said of his fellow commissioners. "I think (Ravel) made it more partisan."
Rotunda and Ravel had their share of disagreements on the California commission, although Rotunda said he never found the chairwoman disagreeable. Just set in her ideological ways, predisposed to certain political prejudices.
None more so than Ravel's distrust — and distaste — of forms of Internet-based political speech.
"She has a desire to decide things by trying to announce new definitions that sometimes don't make a lot of sense," Rotunda said. "When she talks about 'dark money' what she's really talking about is trying to regulate the Internet, and she's talked about it a lot.
The former election commissioner laid out his view of Ravel's zealous push in 2012 to regulate political speech on the Internet in a November op-ed piece in the Wall Street Journal.
Ravel's rules would have reach into the blogoshphere, beyond the borders of California, demanding disclosure of Internet-based political and policy reporters and commenters and any connections to the politicians they write about. The concept seemed to be made of the same stuff that fueled Senate Democrats' litmus test proposal to determine who's a real journalist, and who isn't.
As Rotunda put it, "Californians raised a fuss," and Ravel's Internet transparency campaign went nowhere.
It would appear the new FEC chairwoman wants to bring her California crusade to the national campaign finance stage.
The FEC regulates paid Internet advertising, but free Internet sites are exempt from campaign-finance regulations.
In October, Ravel said "the Commission turned a blind eye to the Internet's growing force in the political arena." She said a "re-examination of the Commission's approach to the Internet and other emerging technologies is long overdue."
"Since its inception, this effort to protect individual bloggers and online commentators has been stretched to cover slickly produced ads aired solely on the Internet but paid for by the same organizations and the same large contributors as the actual ads aired on TV," Ravel said of the 2006 regulation in a statement released in October. The chairwoman said she would like to hold hearings this year on the matter.
Republicans on the commission have pledged to fight regulations they say would only serve to freeze political speech and could lead to IRS-style political targeting of Internet sites and their creators.
Former FEC Chairman Lee Goodman warned such regulations would give the federal government the power to levy onerous rules on websites such as the Drudge Report or YouTube. The list of possible targets also could include Watchdog.org, a nonprofit investigative reporting website.
"I vow to fight any additional regulation on online political speech," Goodman said in an interview with the Washington Free Beacon in October.
"What Talleyrand once said of French royalty applies to Ann Ravel," Rotunda wrote in the Wall Street Journal piece. "She has 'learned nothing and forgotten nothing.'"
Watchdog tried to contact Ravel for comment Wednesday, but an assistant said the chairwoman was too busy preparing for Thursday's FEC meeting.
Ravel put on her moderate face last year for a national "listening tour" that she said was aimed at hearing from people "across the political spectrum" about the state of campaign finance in America.
Her critics dubbed "The Future of Elections and Democracy" a big government dog-and-pony show to build a case for more regulation of privacy and protected anonymous speech. The sessions were loudly endorsed and promoted byRepresent.Us, a left-leaning group bills itself as a "non-partisan movement to pass tough anti-corruption laws in cities and states across America, and end the legalized corruption that has come to define modern politics."
In an interview late last year with Watchdog, Ravel said there needs to be a carefully struck line between transparency and privacy, particularly when it comes to disclosure.
"I understand that disclosure is a complicated topic and that in some ways disclosure of small donors may not be significant because what we want to know is who is influencing the elections so that we can make thoughtful decisions," the commissioner said.
But small donors and average citizens have been hit hard in the name of full disclosure, particularly in Ravel's California amid the state's heated ballot propositions.
"What we found when people had been found to have contributed money to Proposition 8 (California's ill-fated ban on same-sex marriage), they had their cars keyed, they found mysterious white powder in their mailboxes. One fellow who owned a diner lost business because his daughter gave money to support Proposition 8."
In a 2009 analysis, the conservative Heritage Foundation found Prop 8 supporters had been "subjected to harassment, intimidation, vandalism, racial scapegoating, blacklisting, loss of employment, economic hardships, angry protests, violence, at least one death threat, and gross expressions of anti-religious bigotry."
"Much of the hostility directed against Prop 8 supporters has been facilitated by a California law that requires the disclosure of certain personal information of individuals who donate $100 or more in support of or opposition to a ballot measure," the report notes. "Information subject to disclosure includes the donor's full name, occupation, and employer. Once this information is disclosed to the State of California, the state then publishes this information on its Web site, enabling anyone with Internet access to view detailed donor reports online in html format or in a downloadable Microsoft Excel spreadsheet."
While Ravel told Watchdog last year the Supreme Court, as well as the FEC, has acknowledged disclosure is "important for democracy," she said in instances of "extreme harassment or threats" the court and the FEC "recognize an exemption for disclosure."
"But I think the problem comes in when people confuse disagreement with someone's political viewpoint as harassment," she said. "Exercising a First Amendment right to speak out against someone's political view or to boycott, that's a First Amendment right. That's not harassment."
Ravel knows firsthand what it's like to be in the middle of "angry protests."
She told California's Capitol Morning Report that, as an undergrad at University of California, Berkeley in the 1970s, she was "tear-gassed too many times to count," and that she remains an "activist at heart."
It's that activism that worries people like Rotunda. The former California election commissioner said Ravel's partisan approach to regulation is part of a broader movement by Democrats to chill, and eventually, criminalize political speech they do not agree with.
"The beginning of tyranny really happens when prosecutors, instead of looking for crimes to prosecute, search for defendants to prosecute," he said. "And investigations are really expensive to defend, so you never have to prosecute or indict anyone; you just have to investigate."


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No. 4 Padres prospect notches two two-baggers, plates four
By Josh Jackson / Special to MLB.com | June 10, 2013 10:29 PM ET
Austin Hedges is a native of Southern California, but he's still working on adopting a Californian mind-set at the plate.
"I'm trying to be more free and easy and relaxed up there," he said.
MLB.com's No. 65 overall prospect appeared sufficiently relaxed Monday. Hedges doubled twice, stole a base and collected four RBIs in Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore's 9-5 win over Rancho Cucamonga.
Hedges was picked by the Padres out of a San Diego prep school in the second round of the 2011 Draft, and his family lives in nearby San Juan Capistrano. After hitting .279 in the Class A Midwest League his first full season, the 20-year-old catcher is happy to have landed in the Cal League.
"It's been awesome," he said. "My family has been out to almost every game, and I get to go home on off days."
Hedges' two-hit game was his third since returning to the team after missing most of May with a bruised bone in his hand he suffered after getting hit with a pitch. He was batting .229 when he went on the disabled list, and after his performance Monday his average stands at .271.
"Ever since I came back, I'm trying to get more consistent," he said. "I tend to press too hard, so I'm trying to put in less effort during my at-bats."
The Quakes put up two runs in the top of the first, but in the bottom half Hedges made the score moot against Rancho Cucamonga starter James Campbell. With the bases loaded, he smacked a two-run double to left field. Robert Kral, who bats ahead of Hedges, scored on a groundout by next batter Travis Whitmore.
"After giving up two runs in the first, it was great to clear the bases," Hedges said. "That got the momentum turned around for us."
The next inning, Hedges stepped to the dish with Kral on first and Padres' No. 11 prospect Jace Peterson on second. After a six-pitch at-bat, he again ripped a double to left. It plated both runners.
"[Campbell] started me off with two off-speed pitches," Hedges said. "I was able to battle and get the pitch I was looking for."
With Whitmore batting, Hedges stole third. After working a two-out walk in the sixth, he tried for another stolen base but was thrown out.
Peterson tripled and also reached base three times, and San Diego's No. 20 prospect Travis Jankowksi doubled, singled, stole a base and scored a run.
Jon Garcia homered and doubled and Sweeney scored twice for the Quakes, .
Moving forward, Hedges hopes to stay loose and mentally flexible.
"I think for me it's just about making adjustments day by day and trying to get better at something every day," he said. "Whether it's my approach during the game or getting ready before, I'm working on making adjustments as I go."
The Padres prospect's hometown is halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles, and he made a confession some of his club's fans might not want to hear.
"I actually grew up a Dodgers fan," he said.
But now?
"I'm just glad to be part of this organization," he said.
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DID YOU KNOW? Chevrolet designers and Walt Disney Imagineers have joined forces to give Walt Disney World Resort guests a deep look inside a professional design studio creating a first-of-its-kind multi-sensory virtual experience in automotive design.
Chevrolet and Disney tapped their best design talent with expertise ranging from industrial and automotive design to architecture and animation. The design collaboration began 18 months ago with a few guiding principles – create an experience that is personal, future-focused and optimistic.
The two teams met regularly throughout the development process in both GM's Design studios in Warren, Mich., and at Test Track in Epcot in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The collaboration allowed for the greatest level of innovation yet ensured the values of both brands were accurately represented in the new attraction, while allowing both teams to learn from each other's expertise.
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· Chevrolet has won 36 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Manufacturers' Championships
· Team Chevy drivers have scored 701 wins and 634 poles in NSCS competition
Fans can visit the Team Chevy Racing Display at NASCAR Championship Drive located at Lummus Park – Ocean Drive in Miami Beach between 7th and 9th street
Fans can check out great Chevrolet vehicles including: Camaro SS Convertible, Corvette Grand Sport, Malibu and Cruze
· At the display fans can see a variety of show cars including: No. 88 and No. 14 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars
Fans can see a sample of engines, parts and accessories available for purchase from Chevrolet at their local Chevrolet dealer
Other activities at the Team Chevy Racing Display include a variety of interactive games for adults and kids
· Hours of operation: Thurs. Nov. 15th – Noon - 10:00 p.m.; Fri. Nov. 16th – Noon – 10:00 p.m.
Chevrolet drivers have won two of 13 races at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Wins by active drivers are:
Tony Stewart, No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, has visited Victory Lane at Homestead-Miami Speedway three times ('99, '00 &11)
Kurt Busch, No. 78 Furniture Row/Farm American Chevrolet, has one win at Homestead-Miami Speedway ('02)
A Chevrolet driver has won two (2) of the last 10 races at Homestead-Miami Speedway
A Chevrolet driver has sat on the pole at Homestead-Miami Speedway four (4) times
Team Chevy drivers have scored 24 top-five and 56 top-10 finishes at Homestead-Miami Speedway
A Chevrolet has led 766 laps (29.3% of possible 2,618 laps) at Homestead-Miami Speedway
"Congratulations to Kevin Harvick, Gil Martin and everyone at Richard Childress Racing on the win last weekend in Phoenix. It was great to see them in Victory Lane after a wild finish.
"It's been a great season for Team Chevy in NASCAR in 2012. Across the Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series, Team Chevy has enjoyed a lot of success. Chevrolet drivers have visited winner's circle 37 times this season, leading to a sweep of the Manufacturers' Championships; and there's at least one Chevrolet driver in contention in each of the three divisions for the Driver's Championship. Success in racing doesn't come easy, and NASCAR is the ultimate test of race teams and manufacturers, with grueling schedules and deep fields of competitive teams. Chevy's achievements are the result of hard work by every Chevrolet Team and our own Chevrolet engineers and program managers.
"This week, the NASCAR tour makes its way to Homestead-Miami Speedway for the three final races of 2013. Three Driver Championships will be decided. I'm confident that our teams will do their usual job of being highly prepared and ready to race for wins and for the titles that are on the line. I'm looking forward to three more opportunities to celebrate not only in Victory Lane, but on the championship stages as well."
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE'S CHEVROLET – 2nd IN STANDINGS:
"My focus is going down there and winning the race. We typically haven't had to have that mentality going into this race, but we have shown we can race for the win. We did it in 2010 against Denny (Hamlin), finished second and won the championship. This 48 Lowe's team can do it again. We have nothing to lose and can gamble and take chances. Brad (Keselowski) doesn't have that luxury. This isn't over. This team never gives up and we don't intend to, now."
KASEY KAHNE, NO. 5 FARMERS INSURANCE CHEVROLET – 3rd IN STANDINGS:
"I'm excited to finish off the season strong at Homestead. We usually qualify really well there, and we've had strong finishes the last couple of years. The track always has multiple grooves, which I really like."
KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 29 BUDWEISER CHEVROLET – 8th IN STANDINGS:
"It's been a good track for us. We were good on the flat surface, but have run well with the new configuration, too. Homestead has been one of those tracks we've been fortunate to go to where everything kind of fits the styles of the way our cars are built to run and my driving style. It's definitely been a good race track for us and we're looking forward to going down there and closing out the season strong this week."
TONY STEWART, NO. 14 OFFICE DEPOT/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET – 9th IN STANDINGS: "You go off into turn one, and when you get into the banking, you lift. If your car is good, you can go and not use any brake, or very, very little brake. You stay one lane off the bottom, past the transition – it's a little less banking on the lower level toward the apron – so you stay one level above that. As soon as your car settles in you can really just mash right back in the gas and just ride that second level around down onto the backstretch. And then you do exactly the same thing going into turn three. A lot of times in turn three, because of the wind direction there, you can actually go into the corner a lot harder and a lot further, actually turning into the corner before you get off the gas. And it's the same thing, once that car settles in; you get on the gas and ride it around to the frontstretch. It's a pretty smooth racetrack."
JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DUPONT 20 YEARS CHEVROLET – 10th IN STANDINGS:
"DuPont gave a young guy with a dream a shot - and I'll never forget that (regarding celebrating 20 years with DuPont at Homestead this weekend). They have been a partner in so many more ways than just sponsoring our team. Over two decades, not only have they supported the business of racing at Hendrick Motorsports and my career, but we have built very strong relationships with all of the DuPont employees. After a few years into the sponsorship, I started to consider myself a DuPont employee - which is an honor. So I just want to thank all of my 'co-workers' for being my most loyal supporters for the last 20 years."
DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD/DIET MOUNTAIN DEW CHEVROLET – 12th IN STANDINGS:
"Homestead has turned into a really good racetrack. We are able to move all over the track and look for speed in different places. The cars seem to respond to that. The track is very unique even though it looks quite simple. It is really a challenge. Both corners are very different from each other and require the cars to handle differently in each corner. And then you have other things like the wind. But it is a fun place to race."
RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 39 U.S. ARMY CHEVROLET – 14th IN STANDINGS:
"I really look forward to Homestead. It's a really fun racetrack, I think, for all of us. For us to go down there and end the season on a racetrack that is very raceable is something I'm happy about. They really did a great job the third time around on redesigning that racetrack. It's a great place in my opinion to have a championship weekend for all three series. For me, it's kind of bittersweet this weekend. We want to win another race. We're not in the Chase for the Championship. But each and every race, no matter what, we are there to win. It's our last race with the U.S. Army as a sponsor. That's going to be special and a little bit emotional from that standpoint. I've not had the best record there, but we've been getting better here these last three weeks, so we would like to build on that momentum, end the season on a high note and really go into 2013 with something to be proud of. I just want to have the season end on a good note for everybody."
PAUL MENARD, NO. 27 MENARDS/DURACELL CHEVROLET – 16th IN STANDINGS:
"Homestead (-Miami Speedway) is a wide track and has a lot of different grooves that you can run, which is neat for a driver. Other than that, it's kind of a boring race track to be honest."
JEFF BURTON, NO. 31 CATERPILLAR CHEVROLET – 19th IN STANDINGS:
"Honestly, I am. However, I am also excited about the preparations we are making for the 2013 season. This type of year grinds you down. Having a positive attitude goes a long way, but at the same time you need to be a realist and understand what is going on. I am ready for this year to end so we can focus our efforts on 2013. I love racing, but it is time to stop so we can restart for 2013."
JAMIE MCMURRAY, NO. 1 BASS PRO SHOPS CHEVROLET – 20th IN STANDINGS:
"It's hard to believe that we are down to the final race of the season. I am looking forward to Homestead-Miami race; I really enjoy racing there since they reconfigured the track. Hopefully we can finish out our season strong with a good run in the Bass Pro Shops Chevy. I know our guys will be ready for some down time with their families around the holidays, before we get back into full swing for 2013 preparation. This is a week where we really get to reflect on everything that has happened over the last 38 weeks, and start looking forward to making 2013 even better for our team."
JUAN PABLO MONTOYA, NO. 42 TARGET CHEVROLET – 22nd IN STANDINGS:
"It's hard to believe it's the final race of the season. I'm happy to get a bit of a break but also anxious to get started back up again. To tell you the truth, we've had a really tough season. But we've made a lot of gains and with all of the changes heading into 2013 I'm pretty excited. The Target team never gave up this year and I'll tell you, this is one of the best group of guys I've worked around. We'll go at it one more time at Homestead and then set our sights on winning a championship in 2013."
KURT BUSCH, NO. 78 FURNITURE ROW/FARM AMERICAN CHEVROLET – 25th IN STANDINGS:
"Homestead is one of the weirdest tracks for me because of all the excitement that has happened through the years there as well as all of the disappointments. That's what the final race is. I am always a little anxious to get there and also apprehensive at the same time. If you look at my past history at Homestead it's either a top-five or a win, or a DNF, a parts failure or wreck. It seems like it's been win or bust there. As a team we've had a nice progression these past five weeks. We're coming off back-to-back top-10s and it would be nice to finish strong, but it's not the end of the world. I've seen enough so far to know that our Furniture Row Racing team will be going into the offseason with plenty of confidence. The newness has worn off and you can feel it in our debriefing meetings. We now have a little sarcasm and fun compared to the beginning when it was a little tense. We have made a big transition in a short period of time."
Chevrolet NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Statistics
Manufacturers Championships
Total (1949 – 2012): 36
First title for Chevrolet: 1958
Highest number of consecutive titles: 10 (2003-2012)
Years Won: 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Drivers Championships
Total (1949 – 2011): 28
First Chevrolet champion: Buck Baker (1957)
Highest number of consecutive titles: 7 (2005 – '11)
Years Won: 1957, 1960, 1961, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Event Victories
Record for total race wins in single season: 26 – (in 2007)
Wins: 14
Poles: 14
Laps led: 3790
Top-five finishes: 77
Top-10 finishes: 149
Total Chevrolet race wins: 701 (1949 – to date); (2,353 possible = 29.8%)
Poles Won to Date: 634
Laps Lead to Date: 208,892
Top-Five Finishes to Date: 3,524
Top-10 Finishes to Date: 7,199
Total NASCAR Cup wins by Corporation, 1949 – To-Date
Chevrolet: 701
Pontiac: 155
Oldsmobile: 115
Buick: 65
Ford: 712
Ford: 612
Mercury: 96
Lincoln: 4
Chrysler: 466
Dodge: 217
Plymouth: 190
Chrysler: 59
Toyota: 49
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It is a cliche. Every time a worthy mediator, in this case Secretary of State John Kerry, sets about ending the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, people say that the clock hand has reached "a minute to midnight," meaning that disaster will follow if the parties fail to agree.
By Kerry's timetable, the chimes will ring out dolefully at the end of this month. He may find a last-minute rewinding ploy to keep both sides mumbling a bit longer, but there is scant chance, even with that extension, of a two-state deal getting done. Kerry has tried his heroic best, but this round of peacemaking is fizzling out.
Disaster will not immediately follow. As things stand, Israel is not under threat, despite its understandable aversion to the prospect of other states in the Middle East, such as Iran, matching it with nuclear weapons. Israel is a prosperous democracy in a region of chaos and bloodshed. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is unchallenged. The Palestinians demanding a state are weak, divided and quiescent. Morose as they are, few favor a return to suicide bombing.
Yet Israel cannot afford to be complacent in the longer run, because this stalemate poses a real threat if the country is to preserve its essence as both Jewish and democratic.
It cannot stay both, if it indefinitely controls the Palestinian territories and their people while denying them full rights under Israeli law, including the vote. If the Palestinians were enfranchised, though, demography suggests that a Greater Israel between the Mediterranean and the Jordan River, including Gaza, no longer would be predominantly Jewish. Israel must give the Palestinians a proper state of their own if it is to remain a Jewish democracy.
Netanyahu knows this. Most of his own Likud party and much of his coalition still roundly reject the two-state idea, though, and he is reluctant to face them down. This time he has added a clutch of extra demands for which his predecessors, notably Prime Minister Ehud Barack at Camp David in 2000 and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in Jerusalem in 2008, saw no need, addressing such issues as boundaries, Jerusalem and the Jordan Valley, which many in Likud now want to annex. He has let Jewish settlements on the West Bank expand as fast as ever, and he says that, before negotiations can proceed, the Palestinians must first acknowledge Israel as a specifically Jewish state.
The Palestinian leader, President Mahmoud Abbas, says that he cannot submit to such demands as a precondition. He would be ditched by his own people if he were to cast Israel's Arabs, who are a fifth of Israeli citizens, into what they see as a second-class status and if he disavowed the Palestinians' claimed "right of return" to Israel proper. The fact that the Palestinians will have to yield on these points in the final stage of any deal only adds, like the Israeli demands, to a sense of bluster.
In an ideal world Netanyahu, a clever populist, would emulate the late Prime Minister Ariel Sharon by abandoning his party's right wing and the rejectionists within his coalition in order to forge a new ruling coalition genuinely committed to the two-state option, which the Knesset arithmetic would let him do. Abbas would step down in favor of a more dynamic leader, such as Marwan Barghouti, currently imprisoned in an Israeli jail for murder after helping organize a bloody uprising. That fact, though, might give him the clout to drag the Palestinians into making painful but game-changing concessions.
Instead, both sides are embarking on a blame game. Neither will win. The Palestinians are still stateless, and their prospective state is getting smaller. The Israelis face not only the growing opprobrium of the outside world, boycotts and all, but also the prospect of missing another opportunity to ensure the survival of a country that is both democratic and Jewish.


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If you're a musician then you will know doubt recognise The 100 Club in London…the legendary institution is resposible for hosting some of the most influential artists in the world since way back in 1942. Countless bands have shot to fame after playing at the venue and unsigned South African artists will have the epic chance to play there later this year.
Converse along with The 100 Club London are searching for SA talent and if you're an unsigned band/artist you can now show the world what you're made of. Upload your best original song and a short biography via the Facebook app http://on.fb.me/getoutofthegarage. The judges (Zulu Boy, John Savage and Garick Williams) will then narrow down the entries to SA's top 10 unsigned artists.
Once the top 10 are chosen, Converse will then showcase these acts on Facebook, where South Africa can vote for their favourites and have the chance to join their favourite band VIP style for the gig.
If you know any bands that are unsigned and should be included don't hestitate to tell about this hey. Could be their big break and one day you can say you were responsible for launching their career.
For more info visit www.facebook.com/converse and be sure to follow the conversation on Twitter @Converse_Africa and with the #Play100Club hashtag. Entries close 8th of July and winners will be announced on August 6th 2012.
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Automotive Infotainment is a term that covers an ever increasing class of automotive applications. From traditional AM/FM tuners and CD players to voice recognition, navigation, phone control, and reception of digital content via satellite (SDARS) or terrestrial (DAB, DVB-T/H) broadcasts.
As Automotive Infotainment applications are influenced by rapidly changing trends in the consumer electronics market, most manufacturers are today considering or using solutions that allow the user to interface portable (nomadic) devices to the vehicle to overcome the product life-cycle discrepancies. The next step is that Automotive infotainment become more integrated to Internet services and users will be able to select new applications for their infotainment system from a variety of sources, including "App Stores" currently targeted at mobile phones.
Mecel has developed numerous Automotive Infotainment applications for series production programs, but also advanced demonstrators for evaluating new technology and application concepts. We can provide customers with complete applications, or help them establish the basic software platform necessary, including communication interfaces to CAN, MOST, USB, and Bluetooth. As one of the pioneering companies in developing "Car PC" solutions, we have the domain knowledge to help our customers regardless of operating environment. We are actively engaged in the development of GENIVI and work closely with our customers to bring this and other Open Source-based platforms into the Automotive Infotainment area.
We can offer our own software suites for HMI and Bluetooth development as time and effort-saving enablers to our customers, both for Linux-based platforms and other embedded RTOS-based systems like QNX. Both these products are designed to enable more extensive use of user-selected services and will allow new off-board content to integrate seamlessly with the in-vehicle system.
Our advanced HMI concept (Mecel Populus) is designed to handle the complexity of an automotive infotainment system while providing optimum flexibility for adding new features. Mecel Populus lends itself extremely well to distributed architectures and can play a key role in addressing driver distraction concerns in feature rich, distributed infotainments systems.
Our Mecel Betula Suite is a very well proven Bluetooth solution that takes a big part of the burden off the infotainment system designer by providing a complete and robust functionality framework that provides all the connectivity features expected in a state-of-the-art vehicle. Anyone with experience from introducing Bluetooth functionality to the market will also surely appreciate the Interoperability service that we can provide together with our Betula SDK.
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David Nail, 'The Sound of a Million Dreams' – Song Review
David Nail just may be the best country vocalist that no one is talking about. The Kennett, Mo. native is unassuming — often wearing clothes more fit for an interview at Apple than the stage of a honky tonk — and mild-mannered. He'd get lost amongst a pack of more boisterous male singers if it weren't for his undeniable vocal abilities.
The title-track from his new album 'The Sound of a Million Dreams' is another hit from the 32-year-old that is better than 95 percent of songs on the radio, but easy to miss in today's fast food culture. Nail has yet to release a single one could call catchy, or hooky and the result has been critical praise, but commercial struggles.
"Seger was singing words I could believe in / And Main Street" was my street that night / So I called up Samantha and asked her the chance / Of us running out 'neath the moonlight / Well, she's not with me now, she can always be found / When I rewind the radio dial / And like it was then I feel her on my skin / And I'm back there for awhile," Nail sings to open the song. Like Eric Church's 'Springsteen' and dozens before that, 'The Sound of a Million Dreams' connects an intense personal experience with the music of the times. Later, the singer admits he hopes to inspire such memories one day. It's an subtle shift in perspective that grabs one's attention but creates a wall between artist and listener.
"So I labor for hours 'cause I know the power of a song when a song hits you right / Pouring my soul into stories of life, hoping someone will hear one tonight / Maybe my voice will cut through the noise and stir up an old memory / And out of these piano keys comes the sound, the sound of a million dreams," he sings during the chorus. Scooter Carusoe and Phil Vassar are masters of imagery, and this song should be high on both songwriter's resumes.
It will be a struggle for Nail to follow up the chart-topping success of 'Red Light' and 'Let It Rain,' but as we learn every Oscar season, sometimes the best creative endeavors aren't the ones that millions see, hear or even pay attention to. Nail is proving he is an artist who won't compromise his integrity for cheap and easy success.
Listen to David Nail's 'The Sound of a Million Dreams'