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Washington, DC—Jim Manley, Spokesman forSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid, released the following statement today in response to the White House's proposal on FEC nominations:
"We appreciate the recognition by the White House that the FEC requires a full six members to accomplish its mission. A full commission was virtually assured if the White House maintained its own Republican nomination of David Mason, who was cleared for confirmation. By abandoning Mr. Mason and instead sticking by Mr. von Spakovsky, the White House has abandoned experience and independence for partisan loyalty. That is the White House's choice. It is a regrettable one. Nonetheless, we will work towards the confirmation of the remaining nominees and expect to defeat Mr. von Spakovsky. We will work to ensure that the commission is constituted so that it will be able to function in this election year."

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Road-Fund Standoff Stokes Worry In Minnesota
WASHINGTON (AP) – The current Washington standoff over highway construction dollars is causing some discomfort among the people charged with keeping Minnesota's roads and bridges in proper shape.
Without a deal soon between Congress and President Barack Obama, the federal Highway Trust Fund could run dry. That's worrisome for states that depend heavily on federal money for expensive road projects.
At the Minnesota Department of Transportation, officials have assembled a list of worst-case scenarios should the fund become insolvent next year. One option, is focusing solely on maintenance and putting new construction on hold.
There are 300 and 400 Minnesota highway projects a year. Of this season's $3.1 billion in road work, the federal government will pick up about 30 percent of the tab.


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This January, we planned to redo the Gables suite on the 3rd Floor. We are always looking for ways to improve our facilties - indoors and outdoors - while at the same time staying true to the historic nature of the house.
The Gables was originally just a 3rd floor attic - probably used for storage and maybe sleeping quarters for servants in the early 1800's. From what we can tell, it was converted to living space (two rooms and a bathroom) in the late 1960's. When we arrived, it was a cozy room with dark beadboard (original and not panel) and pink carpeting.
Our plan is to brighten it up by painting the walls white. But what about the floor (the pink carpet had to go)? We had options but until we pulled up the carpet this morning we did not know what we would find - would it be original attic flooring or replaced plywood or ...
The good news is that the wide plank flooring is in very good shape. We should be able to sand it down and preserve one more part of this fantastic house that we have grown to treasure. Stay tuned for our progress. We hope the Gables will be open for business in early February. Already a favorite for many of our return guests, it will surely proved to be even more appealing.
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Is State and Local Austerity Ending?
After four years of contracting state and local governments, has the drag on local economic activity finally ended?
That appears to be the case, based on recent hiring and spending trends for many state and local areas.
Bill McBride of Calculated Risk notes that this is a significant change that moves regional governments from "being a headwind for the economy to becoming a slight tailwind." (Note that this is not uniformly distributed, and certain states have done much better than others).
The primary reasons for this are housing and employment. Residential investment was a tremendous drag on economic activity from 2005 through 2010. That has since reversed, because of tax incentives and the extremely low rates engineered by the Fed's quantitative easing.
From 2009 to early 2013, state and local governments were also a drag on economic growth. There is a direct correlation between improving residential real estate markets and local governments fiscal health. As property registrations, mortgage tax filings and certificates of occupancy increase, so too do local governments coffers improve.
With improving housing comes increased local government spending. Net net, state and local governments are no longer an economic drag.
Similarly, state and local government payrolls have stopped falling and appear to be turning up. From 2009 through 2012, more than 664,000 jobs were cut from payrolls. Typically these are teachers, firefighters, police officers and local government positions. So far in 2013, regional governments have added 74,000 new jobs. Not a giant boost, but no longer a negative.
McBride adds "I think most of the recession related state and local government layoffs are over ... austerity is over."
The caveat? Federal government layoffs continue to be a drag on the economy.
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Major in Ceramic
A total of 42 credit hours are required for the major in Ceramics and Sculpture. Requirements include 12 credit hours in foundations, 6 credit hours in art history, 18 hours in applied ceramics including Ceramics Handbuilding, (FNAR 120), Ceramics: Wheelthrowing, (FNAR 121) , Ceramics Studio, (FNAR 222), Ceramics Seminar (FNAR 322), either FNAR 123, FNAR 124 or FNAR 126 plus and elective in studio art. In addition students must take Seminar of Art and Ideas (FNAR 390) and Senior Exhibition Preparation (FNAR 398).
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FNAR 113 Drawing I
FNAR 120 Ceramics: Handbuilding
FNAR 170 Three-D Design
FNAR 121 Ceramics: Wheelthrowing
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FNAR 190 Color Theory
FNAR 200 Art History: Preh-Ren.
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FNAR 390 Seminar in Art and Ideas
FNAR 322 Ceramics Seminar
FNAR 398 Senior Exhibition
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text: [Federal Register: April 2, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 64)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 17297-17298] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr02ap04-4] [[Page 17297]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 173 [Docket No. 2002F-0181] Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of cetylpyridinium chloride as an antimicrobial agent in poultry processing. This action is in response to a petition filed by Safe Foods Corp. DATES: This rule is effective April 2, 2004. Submit written or electronic objections and requests for a hearing by May 3, 2004. The Director of the Office of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 of certain publications in 21 CFR 173.375 as of April 2, 2004. ADDRESSES: Submit written objections and requests for hearing to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic objections to http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew D. Laumbach, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-265), Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 202-418-3071. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background In a notice published in the Federal Register of May 7, 2002 (67 FR 30716), FDA announced that a food additive petition (FAP 2A4736) had been filed by Safe Foods Corp., c/o Keller and Heckman LLP, 1001 G St. NW., Washington, DC 20001. The petition proposed to amend the food additive regulations in part 173 (21 CFR part 173) to provide for the safe use of cetylpyridinium chloride as an antimicrobial agent in poultry processing. II. Conclusion FDA has evaluated data in the petition and other relevant material. Based on this information, the agency concludes that the proposed use of the additive is safe and the additive will achieve its intended technical effect as an antimicrobial agent in poultry processing. Therefore, part 173 is amended as set forth in this document. The agency is including as a condition of use in this regulation the requirement that cetylpyridinium chloride be captured and recycled during poultry processing. Because byproducts resulting from poultry processing are typically recycled back into animal feed, the additive could also become a component of animal feed unless controls to prevent such a situation are established. In situations where human food additives become components of animal feed, possibly in substantially higher amounts than in human food, FDA estimates the amount of additive likely to be consumed by the animals and assesses the safety of such additives for the animals themselves and of the human food that may be produced by such animals. To mitigate any potential concerns associated with the possibility of the additive becoming a component of animal feed, the petitioner proposed a system which ensures capture and recycling of the additive and disposal of residual cetylpyridinium chloride in an appropriate manner. The agency agrees with this approach. Therefore, as stated in paragraph (c) in the codified section of this document, the agency is requiring use of a capture and recycle technology to limit the potential for bioaccumulation of cetylpyridinium chloride in animal feed and thus to avoid the possibility of additional exposure to humans who consume poultry. The petitioner proposes to apply cetylpyridinium chloride as an aqueous solution at a level not to exceed 0.3 gram of cetylpyridinium chloride per pound of poultry. As a further condition of use, the regulation provides that the applied solution contain propylene glycol at a level 1.5 times that of cetylpyridinium chloride. The propylene glycol is included as part of the applied solution in order to: (1) Maintain the solubility and stability of the cetylpyridinium chloride solution, and (2) reduce the absorption of cetylridinium chloride on the treated poultry (Ref. 1). III. Public Disclosure In accordance with Sec. 171.1(h) (21 CFR 171.1(h)), the petition and the documents that FDA considered and relied upon in reaching its decision to approve the petition are available for inspection at the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition by appointment with the contact person listed in this document (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). As provided in Sec. 171.1(h), the agency will delete from the documents any materials that are not available for public disclosure before making the documents available for inspection. IV. Environmental Impact In the notice of filing, FDA gave interested parties an opportunity to submit comments on the petitioner's environmental assessment. FDA received no comments in response to that notice. The agency has carefully considered the potential environmental effects of this action. FDA has concluded that the action will not have a significant impact on the human environment, and that an environmental impact statement is not required. The agency's finding of no significant impact and the evidence supporting that finding, contained in an environmental assessment, may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. V. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 This final rule contains no collection of information. Therefore, clearance by the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 is not required. VI. Objections and Hearing Requests Any person who will be adversely affected by this regulation may at any time file with the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) written or electronic objections (see DATES). Each objection shall be separately numbered, and each numbered objection shall specify with particularity the provisions of the regulation to which the objection is made and the grounds for the objection. Each numbered objection on which a hearing is requested must state that a hearing is requested. Failure to request a hearing for any particular objection will constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing on that objection. Each numbered objection for which a hearing is requested must include a detailed description and analysis of the specific factual information intended to be presented in support of the objection in the event that a hearing is held. Failure to include such a description and analysis for any particular objection shall constitute a waiver of the right to a hearing on the objection. Three copies of all documents must be submitted and must be identified with the docket number found in the brackets in the heading of this document. Any objections received in response to the regulation may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. [[Page 17298]] VII. References The following reference has been placed on display in the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) and may be seen by interested persons between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. 1. Memorandum from the Chemistry Review Group to the Regulatory Group II, ``Cetylpyridinium Chloride (CPC) For Use as an Antimicrobial Treatment for Use on Poultry,'' dated November 19, 2002. List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 173 Food additives, Incorporation by reference. 0 Therefore, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under authority delegated to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, 21 CFR part 173 is amended as follows: PART 173--SECONDARY DIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED IN FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION 0 1. The authority citation for 21 CFR part 173 continues to read as follows: Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 342, 348. 0 2. Section 173.375 is added to read as follows: Sec. 173.375 Cetylpyridinium chloride. Cetylpyridinium chloride (CAS Reg. No. 123-03-5) may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions: (a) The additive meets the specifications of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)/National Formulary (NF) methods described in USP 24/ NF 19, p. 370, January 2000, which is incorporated by reference. The Director of the Office of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may obtain copies from the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., 12601 Twinbrook Pkwy., Rockville, MD 20852, or you may examine a copy at the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition's Library, Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol St. NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (b) The additive is used in food as an antimicrobial agent as defined in Sec. 170.3(o)(2) of this chapter to treat the surface of raw poultry carcasses. The additive is applied as a fine mist spray of an ambient temperature aqueous solution to raw poultry carcasses prior to immersion in a chiller, at a level not to exceed 0.3 gram cetylpyridinium chloride per pound of raw poultry carcass. The aqueous solution shall also contain propylene glycol (CAS Reg. No. 57-55-6) complying with Sec. 184.1666 of this chapter, at a concentration of 1.5 times that of the cetylpyridinium chloride. (c) The additive shall be used in systems that collect and recycle solution that is not carried out of the system with the treated poultry carcasses. Dated: March 26, 2004. Jeffrey Shuren, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 04-7399 Filed 4-1-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-S


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"Syed Mustafa Kamal says he wants to reshape his sprawling, dirty city once known for its green, leafy parks. Since the population exploded, it has become better known for neighborhoods that stretch for miles in every direction."
"To do so, he must overcome a legacy of bad government - and violence."
"Karachi is Pakistan's financial capital and its major seaport. The equivalent of billions of dollars move through the city, yet public services are so sporadic that the electricity goes out daily in hot weather, and many residents have had to dig their own sewers."
"Kamal ordered the city to speed up construction of highways and bridges. Now, he says, 600 new cars hit Karachi's roads each day."
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Next thing to do is to stop everything that you have running on start up that is not part of Win 7. That also includes any services that are not part of Win 7. What you want when Win 7 finishes booting is nothing in memory that did not come from Win 7 or is part of Reader Library. Then try Reader Library and see what happens.
And that's what you got on my machine, to be honest. Its startup is about as stock as it can get and still be considered protected. Anything that's running, *should* be running. If Sony's software is balking at any of that, then the problem is squarely *Sony's* to correct. They aren't paying me to be their compatibility testing team
And, let's face it. We were running the prior version on the pre-betas of Win7, without issue beyond the occasional reader-starts-taking-up-100%-cpu problem, which was corrected before RTM, and my machine at that point was definitely not in as good a shape as it is now.
The appcompat entries in the event log concern me. That makes it sound as if Sony's making some unorthodox request of the OS (eg, some outdated dll) and the OS is freaking out over it. I'd have to fire off an email to the windows PMs to determine what if anything would lead to this.
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by Christopher Freeburn | December 31, 2013 10:13 am
America's national bird is facing a potential crisis in one state[1].
Bald eagles are dying in Utah, stricken by an illness as yet unidentified by veterinarians. In December, at least 16 bald eagles are known to have died in the state. An official at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources called the situation "very unusual," the Washington Post notes.
Bald eagles that have died all appear to suffered from tremors, seizures, wing paralysis and weakness. While up to 40 bald eagles can die during any given year, experts say that injuries account for almost all of those deaths.
Symptoms exhibited by the bald eagles who have died resemble those shown by animals infected by West Nile Virus, but that disease is typically spread by mosquitos that are uncommon during winter months.
Utah provides a winter-time home to as many as 1,200 bald eagles, but very few actually nest there year round.
Wildlife experts are studying bald eagle bodies that have been collected and are consulting with the U.S. Geological Survey's National Wildlife Center. They do not suspect lead poisoning in the bald eagle deaths.
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"I Ride Park City" invades Times Square to slide rails in the big city
In late-October freeskiing Olympic hopefuls flocked to New York City to begin the 100 day countdown to the Sochi Olympic games. A jib set up was included in the celebration in Times Square, with rails provided by "I Ride Park City," and Woodward at Copper. Skiers like Torin-Yater Wallace, Tom Wallisch, and Alex Schlopy were all on hand to grease some rails in the big city.
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Steelers invest in flashy receivers
One hasn't suited up for any of the Steelers' preseason games. Another has played in all of them but has barely registered a blip -- at least in the box scores.
The third member of the Steelers' "Money" receiving trio, meanwhile, has snagged the spotlight as easily as he has touchdown passes over the past month.
Not to worry, Emmanuel Sanders and Mike Wallace said Monday. They plan on joining Antonio Brown soon enough.
Sanders practiced yesterday, and he is on track to play in the Steelers' final preseason game Thursday night at Carolina.
Sanders, also known as "Young Money," has been sidelined or limited since the early part of training camp with a stress fracture in his left foot -- one that has been slow to heal.
Brown, Sanders' draft classmate and close friend, has emerged as the frontrunner for the No. 3 wide receiver spot behind Hines Ward and Wallace.
"I'm happy for my guy," Sanders said. "I'm in competition with myself and that's not showing up on the mental error sheet, catching every ball and making plays."
When asked if the gaggle of plays Brown has made has raised the bar for him, Sanders smiled.
"The bar has already been set by Mike Wallace," Sanders said. "He had a Pro Bowl year and that is the bar, Pro Bowls and Super Bowls around here."
Wallace, aka "Fast Money," indeed had a Pro Bowl-caliber season in 2010, ranking second in the NFL in yards per catch (21.0) while hauling in 1,257 yards worth of passes -- seventh most on the Steelers' all-time single-season list.
He has said numerous times that his goal is to eclipse 2,000 receiving yards in 2011, which would represent a first in NFL history.
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|Part of the Steelers' self-proclaimed "Money" group, Mike Wallace had a breakout season in 2010 while Emmanuel Sanders had a solid one as a rookie.
But that has been the most noise Wallace has made since late July.
He has caught just two passes for 9 yards during the preseason, and his most memorable play has been a near-miss on a Ben Roethlisberger deep ball in an Aug. 12 game at Washington.
The lack of production can be attributed to a number of things, from decreased playing time for starters to the reality that the games don't count.
"I haven't made too many plays this preseason but I've been assignment-sound and I've been everywhere I need to be, so those things count, too," Wallace said. "I feel like when the regular season comes I'll get my plays, too, and I'm going to make the most of them when I get the ball."
Brown has made the most of the opportunities Sanders' injury and his relatively low profile have afforded him. The play of Brown -- his nickname is "All About Money" -- and the signing of Jerricho Cotchery have raised questions as to whether there will be enough balls to go around once the regular season starts.
That is especially true because the Steelers have a workhorse running back (Rashard Mendenhall), an underrated tight end (Heath Miller) and a desire to run the ball as much as they throw it.
"There's plenty of food out there on the table," Sanders said. "We've just all got to stay humble play within ourselves. It's going to be a track meet, how things are looking."


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Google Analytics is a fine (and free) web analytics program, but maybe you're in the market for an alternative. Perhaps you're uncomfortable with Google having access to your web traffic stats. Or, maybe you're just looking for a backup for data if Google's tracking goes awry. There are plenty of web analytics companies that would gladly take your money for one of their paid solutions. But, if you're like me, you would probably prefer to explore some free alternatives first. Here are three free web analytics alternatives that can help you replace or supplement Google Analytics:
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Drop down in Size for Winter Tires?
After not being able to drive up my icy, slushy driveway today with my 2012 535xi, I'm considering storing my all-season 18" LS2's, in favor of winter tires. TireRack seems to suggest 17" tires for my car. Is this what most of the Festers are doing ... dropping down 1" for the winter. I understand why this may be advantageous. Thanks.
I went with 18" on separate set of wheels. Picked the Michelin Pilot Alpin wanted a good compromise of snow, wet and dry. There are better pure snow tires but that's not what I'm driving in the majority of the winter.
Just couldn't go to 17" for aesthetic reasons though would be fine. Especially since summer's are Pilot Super Sports on 19" 351M wheels.
I have a 19" Summer set-up and an 18" Winter set-up. I went with the Alpins since I prefer greater performance for the majority of the Winter too.
Did both of you go for the RFT's? I know that the Michelin Pilot Alpins come both ways ... RFT and non-RFT.
No RFTs for me.
I have MSSP's 18 which I change for a 17 inch set of blizzaks for three months winterdriving, the only ones available 2 years ago.
I just put on the winters, which are RFT, they make a lot of noice. Next winter set will be non RFT Alpins.
I just installed the new winter Goodyear UG8 Performance on 17" and Im very happy. On dry autobahn speeds they feel as well connected and responsive as the summer tires.
Soon we will get some snow here and I cant wait to see how they will handle..
I've also got summer 19's and Pilot Alpins on 18's for winter. For heavy snow, have an SUV. Wouldn't dream of putting runflats on either rims. If I wanted a Buick, I would have bought one:rofl:
I dropped down from 19"s to 17"s for the winter. Take into consideration that your overall wheel circumference will still be the same, so you'll have more rubber sidewall. Good for potholes and possible curb-rash. The 17"s look tough with my blizzacks.
I don't think downsizing from 18-17"s for snow tires is necessary for NJ winters. True that 17" snow tires are cheaper but that price difference would be offset by the cost for an additional set of wheels. I would just get some Blizzak LM60 snow tires for your 18"s and you should be good to go. 17"s just looks really bad on the F10 and I couldn't bare to look at it that way for 4 months of the year but thats just me. Getting narrower tires will have a bigger impact for snow traction than going from 18 to 17"s
I dropped down to 18 Dunlops RFT from the LS2 19inch. Getting use to the look but can't imagine putting on 17's
I bought the original BMW OEM Winter Tire package (Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D runflats) from another owner who was selling his 18" set (they wouldn't fit his new M5). So far, they sound and feel exactly like my 18" all seasons.
My retired E60 had 17" non-runflat Michelin X-Ice tires which I thought were very good.
17" or 18" shouldn't matter a lot but 17" will cut through the snow better (in theory at least) than 18"
I've had the 18" Blizzaks for the last 2 winters and using them again this winter. My summer setup was the 19" GY's but I'll be putting the Michelin Pilots on next spring. What is interesting is that my wife just bought a '13 Ford Edge to replace her '04 Murano and the summer setup on it is 20" but the winter package Ford supplies is 17". 3 inch drop. She picks it up next week so it will be intersting to see how works out.
Just to clarify: The rim size as such has no effect on snow performance, the latter is directly related to the tire width (= 1st number in the tire dimension) and of course the winter specific characteristics of the tire thread and compounds. As a rule of thumb, narrower tires of the same tire model will generally perform better on snow and slush, however such narrower tire dimensions will rather be available on smaller rim sizes. That's why many have smaller winter rims.
BTW I have 20" in summer and 18" in winter (same package Gilgorm mentioned above)
I dropped from 19" to 18" and the tires are 245/45R18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60. Wheels are 18x8 Enkei Tuning Raijin Gunmetal Painted. Package purchased from Tire Rack. I really like how the car drives and sounds in comparison to the stock Goodyear RFT. When spring arrives, I will be going to non-RFT summer tires for sure.
It's a win win situation. Decrease the contact patch area (most important), increase the side wall height, and decrease tire cost.
I went to
18" V Spoke 281.
Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D Run-flat
From my BMW parts dept.:thumbup: for these guys.
For my 550i i would not want to drop to 17" wheels. This is one big, heavy car. I miss the 19's for fair weather days.
The 18's do ok. I haven't had much snow, but with wet roads, the Wintersport 3D's are working very, very well.
I get the feeling that most, if not all, of the postings here are based on rear wheel drive cars. What about x-drives? Are most leaving the OEM all-seasons on the car throughout the winter?
I leave my all-seasons on all winter, but think it depends where you drive the car. I live in the center of Minneapolis, which is renowned for winter cold and snow. However, the city is awesomely well prepared to deal with it. Roads are cleared quickly, and kept that way. So, my 535xi does fine with just all-season tires.
AWD does make a difference here, though. I go up the small hill by my home with no problems, while RWD cars sometimes have a problem with the remaining snow and ice (fishtailing, etc.), even after plowing.
I'm sure I would feel differently about this if I lived in rural Minnesota.
It is about cornering and stopping ability.
Winter tires is what you want for that.
The AWD extra, hmm, you do not need that.
As in the word, need.
The all season tire is a mistaken feature on a nice car any BMW is.
I leave my OEM all-season on my 535ix. No problems at all here in Chicago suburb. Of course, most of this area is usually well prepared, and the snow is cleared ASAP. Also, no problem driving up my driveway even with snow and ice on it.
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Hello Crafty Friends! Long time since I've posted anything :( But to start my Crafty Mood again here are two treat bags I made using Accucut and Sizzix dies. You can fit a Skittles snack size candy in this little bag.
The owl is an Accucut die and the Heart is a Sizzix die.
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I think it is good to see that Sam is buying in. There was a chance (and still is) that Sam's relationship with the team becomes so toxic that he no longer could be used. And given how much they still have to pay him, that would be a problem.
Sure, he's still gone in 2 years, but they need him to fill a role becasue I don't see Smith or Speights ready to be full time NBA centers in the next year (if ever.) And the Sixers will lack the resources to upgrade their frontcourt. Not with them paying Sam+Brand so much.
So its not so much that I see Sam being a very positive force. But even a not horrible Sam for 25 min/game is needed right now.
Yeah, it's really essential that Sam works out for this team... you hit the nail on the head, Brian, when you described his success as the difference between mediocrity and actually challenging some teams in the postseason.
Just eight to ten points/game on a high shooting percentage, while dominating the boards and providing an intimidating presence in the middle... that's all he needs to do. Is that asking too much? I don't know. He'll have to keep his fouls down in the process, which is obviously something he's struggled with in the past. We'll have to wait and see what happens, but for some reason I'm cautiously optimistic... and that's a rarity for me when it comes to Sam D.
Check out this blurb from Tom Moore's column:
"We have to take care of our turnovers," said Sixers coach Eddie Jordan.
Jordan also said forward Thaddeus Young has to work on his rebounding and that the Sixers need to play at a pace closer to the opener than to Game 2, when they walked the ball upcourt too often.
It's refreshing to see a coach thinking along the same lines as we are.
Sure we all want Thad to grab more boards, but I'd still have him try and leak out a lot of the time. As a PF you have to always crash the boards. But as a SF you can leak out, especially if they send their SG (Iguodala) to grab boards.
They probably should have either Iguodala or Thad crashing the boards... but not always both.
IMO Thad should try and crash the O-Boards unless his man is leaking out. Thad is better on the O-Boards then Iguodala. But on defense I would rather have Iguodala go to the boards. Iguodala is better suited to go coast to coast off a d-board, while Thad is more of a weapon leaking out on the fast break. Thad is also more likely to beat his man (SF) down the floor than Iguodala, since most SG's are trained to get back quickly on defense.
I know some will say conventional wisdom is to send all of your players to get rebounds, and that you can't run unless you secure the glass. But the reality is that teams that are built to run need to leak out the right player in order to take advantage of mismatches. This can help disrupt the other team's chances of getting an O-Board by putting pressure on them to get back and deny the break.
I really don't think they need to cheat to get running opportunities. It's nice to leak once in a while, but I'm much, much more concerned with securing the glass. I want them all to crash and then run, to a man, they should be able to beat their men down the floor once the ball is secured (outside of Brand, I guess).
Now if you're telling me EB, Sam and Iguodala are handling the defensive glass at 75% clip or better, then by all means, leak out. But we aren't there right now.
I believe Sam, Brand and Iguodala can secure the boards at a high rate. Last year Thad was PF. Its a whole different game w/ Sam and Brand at PF/C.
Again, I'm suggesting the SG crash the boards in place of the SF, not to abandon the boards. I'm no expert, but I think in most cases the SG does not routinely crash the defensive glass on most teams. But for the Sixers, Iguodala should, since he is such a good coast to coast weapon.
I believe the sixers could be a very good team IF Sammy continues to buy in. But, that is a big IF but happy to hear all this early in the season. A good sign and hopefully it will just keep getting better.
They say if you feed the dog, he'll guard the yard." - never knew Iguodala had some wit. good analogy for Sam. lol
Brian, just got in from the game; 2 best surprises, L.Will. [efficient scorer, not turning it over ] and Kapono ,as TK 76 said earlier, very intelligent player who created for others along with moving well defensively. Thad and Sam had major issues making decisions on the offensive end ,Sam being Sam and Thad just not comfortable yet playing on the perimeter and having to pass or shoot rather than catch and shoot in the post.The 5 that made the 4th quarter push [Marreese,Elton,Kapono,Dionte and [cringe] Willie.There was no cutting till the 4th quarter, a lot of spread the floor, dribble handoff and gain no advantage stuff.
And you thought you hated Sammy's jumpers before..? Be afraid...
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If investors needed to be reminded how important monetary policy is for sharemarkets, then Thursday's unexpectedly strong employment report was timely.
Shares fell more than 1 per cent and holders of Australian bonds were also blindsided by the highest number of jobs created since November, 2002 as both markets reacted to the idea the official cash rate might not be going any lower.
Indeed, following the massive surge in jobs – total employment rose 71,500 in February, compared with the average forecast of closer to 10,000 – the interest rate market has nearly unwound any sort of rate cut altogether.
The implied cash rate is now 2.90 per cent by November this year when at the start of the year a fall to 2.5 per cent by the end of the year was tipped.
As a result, bond prices sank and yields soared across the spectrum of short and long-dated maturities as bonds extended their recent sell-off that this week pushed the yield on the benchmark three-year bond above the Reserve Bank of Australia's overnight cash rate, now at 3 per cent, for the first time since July 2011.
But before everyone heads to their mortgage provider to lock in their fixed rate home loan rate, some economists were questioning if the numbers were just too good to be true.
The monthly numbers can always be volatile but should be treated with some suspicion when the swings are that large.
As BT's Chris Caton points out, about 65 per cent of the jobs created came from part-time males but they make up around 9 per cent of total employment.
"It's good news; just not as good as it appears at first glance,'' Caton says.
But the bond market bears won out on Thursday and they are in the all-news-is-good-news phase that leads to higher yields.
Yields, after all, have been rising for the past couple of months, on the back of good economic data – domestic and offshore.
And equity investors don't seem to be too worried.
Mos appear to be thinking that the rally needed to slow down and some consolidation was overdue.
But in the back of their minds must be the possibility of a more severe sell-off.
According to Goldman Sachs, over the past 12 years the months of March and April have been the trigger point for a correction on Wall Street about 50 per cent of the time.
In 2011 and 2012, stocks peaked in April and March respectively and March also sparked a sell-off in 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2005 the broker told clients in a note.
The major bank stocks are most at risk here as they carry the most leverage.
They've had a great run but life gets tougher if yields start to rise and stay higher.
If investors continue to get better than expected economic data here and in the United States, then bond yields will keep rising.
And shares, having gained around 30 per cent in nine months, will also start to be a cause for worry about the impact of higher interest rates.
Morgan Stanley's equity strategist Gerard Minack thinks that central banks have won the battle of sustaining recoveries in the major developed economies by keeping monetary policy but worries they might not win the war.
"Winning the battle isn't winning the war. If central bankers do win this round, the next downturn could be, in my view, an omnishambles," he has told clients.
He worries that, as a result of ultra low interest rates, there has now been a rise in leverage.
That is happening in the US, he says, with aggregate non-financial debt to GDP rising in the December quarter, the first increase in four years.
Another worrying sign for him is the record low yields on junk bonds that implies investors are mispricing risk.
Minack thinks the most important test now for investors is the "ability of the US to cope with fiscal tightening".
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Let me get this out of the way right up front:
There's a lot to love about television right now: The Office, My Name is Earl, and Everyone Hates Chris are all really good. Still, there's a lot to be unhappy about as well. Some of the most original and best written content is cancelled early in its run; either it never finds its audience or it is poorly advertised by its network. (The former is often directly related to the latter.) Arrested Development, Firefy, Futurama, and HBOs Carnivale are all perfect examples of this in practice.
Couple that with the fact that the most popular shows run for upwards of 10 years and you run into a different problem altogether. Wikipedia lists the typical life-cycle of a network sitcom thusly:
- Development
- pilot episode
- Jumping the shark
- Cancelation
- Reruns in syndication
- Appearance in nostalgia-themed shows such as I Love the 70s
I would add some steps between numbers two and three.
- Development
- pilot episode
- 2-4 years of fresh quality writing
- 4-6 years of fans doggedly sticking with a show that has lost it's edge.
- Jumping the shark
- Cancelation
- Reruns in syndication
- Appearance in nostalgia-themed shows such as I Love the 70s
This revised list illustrates the problem: Most long-running television shows run out of steam after the 4 year mark. By this point people are either catching the show in syndication and ignoring new episodes or they realize that they're so far out of the loop that they never get into the show at all. The Simpsons is a perfect example of this issue: Perpetually great in reruns, not so great on Sunday night. (Owning the early years on DVD only serves as a reminder that the show has lost what it once had.)
Have any television shows escaped this devilish curse? I'll name four:
- Arrested Development
- Firefly
- Futurama
- Carnivale
Sound familiar? This list is distinguished precisely because these shows were cancelled in their prime and were thus saved from enduring steps four and five of my revised sitcom life-cycle.
Let's switch gears a little and look to Spanish-language prime time serials for some inspiration. From Wikipedia:
A telenovela is the term used to describe Spanish and Portuguese television serials derived from the terms tele short for television and novela ("novel"). In spite of its many differences, telenovelas can be compared to soap operas.
Spanish-language prime time serials, or telenovelas, are produced in all Spanish-speaking countries, Brazil, Germany, Portugal and the United States. Portuguese-language telenovelas made in Brazil are also dubbed into Spanish for the Latin American market. They are usually aired during prime time.
Telenovelas usually last 8 months at most in Brazil, but Malhação has been on the air since 1995. Four telenovelas are shown on Globo, Brazil's leading channel.
They clearly get it. Imagine if every two or three seasons you were provided with fresh characters and a change of pace. Now consider the four shows listed above: The only problem that they had to deal with was the ugly stigma of being cancelled. Otherwise, all four enjoyed writing which never got stale, characters who did not devolve into stereotypes of themselves (I'm looking at you, Joey) and a debatably perfect run of episodes. It's fortunate (considering the cancellation hammer fell so quickly) that Firefly and Carnivale are the only shows on my list that weren't able to wrap everything up really well before their last episode. (More on that later.)
Let's look at Arrested Development as a case study:
Fox could have ordered a two or three season story arc. This way, fans would have known what they were getting into and the short run would have forced the writers to map out a great deal of the story in advance. (I tend to think that a lot of shows "have" a story mapped out but that said story is unfairly extended in order to milk the ratings. Lost seems at risk of falling into this trap.) After three seasons the word "cancel" is taken out of the equation and is replaced by the phrase "ran it's course and told a perfect story." For Fox, the benefits of this scenario should be obvious: They do not have a long-term commitment and would not lose much if the show wasn't an instant success. Further, a moderate success could be seen through to it's conclusion because the finish is always in sight. Fans of that moderate success would certainly appreciate and benefit from this a great deal. Content would always be fresh and networks would avoid the trap of losing a potential audience that didn't (for whatever reason) get into a show on season one and isn't about to get into it in season seven.
There isn't a show currently on television that would not benefit from this model: The Office has an obvious ending that came to fruition in it's British counterpart. My Name is Earl has a built-in "out" by including a list of things to do which could eventually be completed. (This list "as it stands" is probably too long for my three season model, though.) Everybody Hates Chris has a child that will eventually be old enough to justify retiring the show. (The premise won't be quite as good when he's 17 or 18 anyway.)
Apply this model to shows that are currently running (or did run) for an extended number of years and you can see that (in retrospect) a lot of our favorite sitcoms would have benefited from a three season limit as well.
Take this a step farther: Lost is probably the most watched (or at least the most talked about) show on television right now. In three or four years I predict it's going to have the most annoyed fans of any show on television. (And a large drop in viewers with each additional season.) Consider what I mentioned earlier about Firefly not having time to tie up it's loose ends.
They solved this issue by putting out a feature length movie (Serenity) in theaters after the television show was cancelled. This was primarily as a reward for it's many fans who stood by the show during it's brief run. Serenity eventually earned back most of it's $40,000,000 in production costs during it's theatrical run. (Worldwide box office gross: $38,847,344) (boxofficemojo.com) I would suspect that DVD sales have pushed it into break-even territory, if not pure profitability. This was a show that never earned a large audience on television and yet managed to earn a respectable box-office intake. Imagine if Lost had advertised right from the beginning that they would build up the plot for three seasons and then cap off the conclusion with a two hour theatrical release. The fan-base for this show is ridiculous and there is no way that they would miss it if the answers were revealed on the big screen. (With a DVD a month later.)
(Note to theater owners: Consider this one way that you could think outside the box and regain some of the viewers that you are losing.)
This isn't to say that networks cannot stick with a sitcom or two that is designed to run over several seasons. It's just silly to revolve every show they buy around the idea that it can sustain more than three or four years of quality. History has proven that this isn't possible with even the best of shows. There's just too much choice on television right now, and a network cannot expect it's viewers to be distracted for more than three seasons. Provide something new (more often) and we'll keep watching.


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The computer giant has been attempting to get the anti-competition ruling from the European Commission suspended.
Back in March, the Commission, the EU's executive, also told Microsoft to share technological secrets with its rivals.
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do the most damage to small companies and their customers.
The Seattle-based firm is also asking for the suspension of an accompanying 497m euro ($613m; £340m) fine.
Commission lawyer Per Hellstrom argued making
Microsoft sell a version of Windows without its own
Media Player would "level the playing field".
It would increase the possibility of rivals such as Real Networks' RealPlayer being used.
But Mr Vesterdorf, president of the European Court
of First Instance, challenged representatives from the European Commission what the outcome of such an order would be.
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The European Commission's argument is that Microsoft has abused its dominant market position.
To rectify this, it ruled that Microsoft should give rivals details of its Windows software systems, so that they can more easily develop products that will work easily on Microsoft-installed computers.
Microsoft has countered that both parts of the ruling would do it irretrievable harm.
Linda Averett of Microsoft told the court in Luxembourg on Friday that many websites and software products would not work without the Windows Media Player.
She said that without the player, customers who buy computers with Windows "are very likely to feel deceived when they find that websites don't work".
"This is a serious problem," added Ms Averett.
Video clips
Real Networks gave the court a demonstration of its rival product on a computer which had the Windows Media Player removed.
The company claimed that it was possible to enjoy music and video clips on a "stripped-down" version of Windows without causing the system to malfunction.
The decision of the Court of First Instance on Microsoft's suspension appeal is expected in four to six weeks.
Whatever its verdict, Microsoft is set to continue with its legal challenge to have the Commission's ruling permanently overturned, a process which is expected to take a number of years.


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* C$ at C$1.0367 vs US$, or 96.46 U.S. cents * CPI rises for second month, but weaker than expected * Bond prices rise across maturity curve By Alastair Sharp TORONTO, July 19 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar ended slightly stronger against its U.S. counterpart in subdued trading on Friday, even as Canadian inflation data came in a little weaker than expected. The loonie, as Canada's currency is colloquially known, gained less than 0.3 percent over the week, in which U.S. Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke calmed some investor jitters over an eventual winding down of the bank's stimulus program. "Broadly, the U.S. dollar was weaker so the Canadian has benefited a little off that," said Camilla Sutton, chief currency strategist at Scotiabank. She said the unsurprising inflation data kept a lid on interest rate expectations, as Canada's annual inflation rate rose in June for a second month, to 1.2 percent, after hitting a 3-1/2-year low in April. Month-over-month figures were slightly weaker than what economists polled by Reuters had expected. "The weak CPI is reducing any expectation the Bank of Canada will be hiking (rates) any time soon - not that there was any - but it signals the Bank of Canada will be on hold for a very long time," said Charles St-Arnaud, economist and currency strategist At Nomura Securities. Meanwhile, higher oil prices and other factors suggest room for further loonie strength, Scotiabank's Sutton said. "There are a whole host of technical signals that point to the possibility of Canadian dollar strength" in coming days, she added. The Canadian dollar, which underperformed most of its major currency counterparts, ended the session trading at C$1.0367 versus the U.S. dollar, or 96.46 U.S. cents, a slight gain on Thursday's North American finish at C$1.0376, or 96.38 U.S. cents. The price of government debt was higher across the curve, with the two-year bond up 2 Canadian cents to yield 1.084 percent and the benchmark 10-year bond rising 34 Canadian cents to yield 2.358 percent.


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20 Percent Club Networking Breakfast - San Antonio
David Walter
Friday, March 14, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM (CDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
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Event Details
Business Networking Breakfast & Leads Exchange (Now Combined!) - San Antonio
Friday 14th - This meeting is open to both members and visitors. Admission price: $15.50. This might have gone up a bit with the new year, but it still includes a breakfast buffet. Starts at 8:00 AM at the Frost Bank Plaza Club on the 21st floor, 100 W Houston St
Dion Padilla from Padilla Weath Managment with be speaking on the topic of the importance of investing.
This will be the most important meeting this year because we will be unveiling our new leads exchange contest and rolling out our cell networking groups!
Don't miss this meeting!
Plus look for the button on the right of your screen that allows you to add this event to any calendar you use like google, outlook etc...
When & Where
Plaza Club
100 W Houston
San Antonio,
Texas 78205
Friday, March 14, 2014 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM (CDT)
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David Walter is the Founder of the 20 Percent Club Inc. and also the Director of Business Development for Commercial IT Solutions, Inc. and has over 12 years' experience marketing in the IT field.
His experience ranges from writing articles, public speaking, telemarketing, sales coaching and networking. He also has a passion for golf, chess, wakeboarding, snowboarding and traveling!


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A Game Where You Have To Talk Characters Out Of Committing Suicide
What if someone on the verge of suicide came to you, and you had to talk them out of it? Could you do it? That's what Inner Vision, a choice driven narrative game, gives you as a challenge.


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Before ringing in the new year, and keeping in mind that no gathering of names can possibly be complete, we'd like to take a few minutes to remember some of our Southern Arizona neighbors who died in 2013.
Tucson lost several high-profile attorneys this year, including Richard Grand, 83, who was at the vanguard of pushing wrongful-death and injury payments into the millions, having won his clients settlements or verdicts of more than $1 million apiece in more than 100 cases.
Jack T. Arnold, 91, was an attorney by trade who went on to an appointment as a Pima County Superior Court judge. But his greatest civic impact may have come from his advocacy for those in need as founder of the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Clinic.
Tom Chandler, 94, was another attorney who left his mark on Tucson through his philanthropy and civic service. He was a founding member of the Conquistadores, which raised millions of dollars for local youth sports. He also founded or co-founded several other organizations, including the Arizona Adopt-A-Classroom Project, which has helped more than 2,000 teachers in Southern Arizona.
There were several losses in the field of journalism this year, beginning with William "Bill" Gordon Cobbledick, 89, who parlayed his stint in the Navy as a photographer for the Seabees into work as a newspaper reporter, editor and columnist in Ohio. He eventually followed the Cleveland Indians to spring training in Tucson, where he and his family ultimately made their home.
Two-time Emmy award-winning broadcaster William David "Dave" Sitton, 58, was known as the "Voice of the Wildcats." He worked for Fox Sports Net, and was the international voice of rugby for ESPN.
Sometimes over-the-top journalist Jeff Smith, 67, won legions of devoted fans and snarling detractors with his work as a happily off-the-wall columnist for publications including the Arizona Daily Star, the Tucson Citizen, the Tucson Weekly and the New Times in Phoenix.
The arts were not spared, either.
Artist Earl Wettstein, 81, started out as a Tucson ad man, but became best known in his retirement for recreating famous paintings using dachshunds and for his series of paintings "Icons of Tucson — 20 Places No One Else Is Painting."
In just more than two decades, Alexander Clague Van Slyke, 23, made his dreams come true as a talented jazz musician. Van Slyke earned a scholarship to the University of New Orleans, where he played with many of the great names in jazz. He also toured clubs, concert venues and jazz festivals, playing throughout the United States and Europe.
Fifth-generation Tucsonan Louis Leon Jr., 92, was a fixture on the regional party circuit for nearly 40 years, performing big-band music. He founded the group Conjunto Bahia, which had evolved into the better-known Louis Leon Orchestra by the mid-1960s.
Conductor Charles "Bucky" Steele, 91, spent 25 years at the podium with the Tucson Pops Orchestra, and as the long-time leader of the Tucson High Marching 100, he had the unique ability to "quickly silence 100-plus squirrelly students … with one certain facial expression that we all understood very well," a former student remembered.
Hortencia Leon Bedoy, 91, had a passion for music. By the age of 16, she and her sister were known as the singing duo "Las Golondrinas." Bedoy sang for Don Jacinto Orosco on KEVT radio, and performed with orchestras, including Pa Quintero, Lalo Robles, Lalo Guerrero and El Comite de Tucson.
In the fields of health and wellness, chiropractor Eugene "Gene" Arthur Burns, 77, opened New Life Health Center in Tucson after his own experience with natural healing following a serious sports injury. He eventually expanded to four locations.
Registered Nurse Ora Lee Wong, 81, earned her degree in 1954 from the St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing, and spent much of her medical career working with children. Through her myriad civic activities, Wong aided organizations supporting women, the arts and medicine.
Health-care reformer Julia Corral Soto, 83, made it her mission to provide inexpensive medical services for everyone. As a patient advocate in Tucson's south- and west-side barrios, she was part of a small circle of health-care providers who worked as midwives at El Rio Community Health Center in the 1970s. For more than 30 years, Soto was also director of patient services at El Rio-Santa Cruz Neighborhood Health Center.
Klara Ilona Swimmer, 88, was a physician by trade, but as a Holocaust survivor, she devoted much of her time to addressing the atrocities she survived in a concentration camp and to honoring the millions who were murdered.
Doctors Vincent Anthony Fulginiti, 81, and William A. Grana, 70, were leaders in educating future physicians in Tucson — Fulginiti as founding chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the Arizona Health Sciences Center and Grana as the UA College of Medicine's first head of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
The UA also lost Christy G. Turner II, 79, and Kaoru Matsuda, 82, who were respected university educators. Turner, who taught in the Arizona State University Department of Anthropology for 40 years, had just completed a book. Matsuda, a respected professor and researcher in molecular and cellular biology, spent 27 years at the UA.
Another UA professor, Robert "Bob" Carter Cauthorn, 91, was also dedicated to civil service, serving as a Tucson city councilman in the early 1970s.
Several local businesspeople also died in 2013, including lifelong educator Dorothy Hunt Finley, 92, who found a second career as matriarch of her husband's beer and beverage business, Finley Distributing Company.
Morton Tuller, 91, and his wife opened the first trophy shop in Tucson in 1955, and for more than a half century, provided thousands of mementos for honorees from Employees of the Year to ball field All-Stars.
Businessman Richard R. Mariscal, 64, may have been best known as manager of Micha's, the restaurant his parents opened in 1976 on South Fourth Avenue, but he was also a musician and a supporter of youth athletics. For decades, he sponsored and coached youth baseball teams and rewarded the kids after practices with meals at Micha's. As a drummer, he performed throughout Tucson with the band December's Children.
Horse breeder Ruth "Bazy" McCormick Tankersley, 91, may have been best known as the owner of Al-Marah Arabians in Tucson, but she also founded St. Gregory College Preparatory School.
Southern Arizonans mourned the deaths of some notable ranchers in 2013, including James Kenneth "Ken" Chilton Sr. He was a fourth-generation Arizona rancher who spent all of his 97 years in the state. He was chosen by the Arizona Cattle Growers' Association as a "Cattleman of the Year," and he appeared in a photo book celebrating 100 years of ranching.
During numerous decades putting in long hours at his farm in Three Points, Robert "Bob" Glen Buckelew, 88, found time to serve on many boards, including the Trico Electric Cooperative, the Arizona Cotton Growers Association and the Pima County Farm Bureau.
Chicago-born Lloyd William Golder III, 87, moved his family to Tucson in the 1950s because his mother yearned to be a cattle rancher. By the 1960s, the family owned 11 ranches in Southern Arizona, including Golder Ranch, which is now a community of about 18,000 residents.
Lemuel Coover Shattuck, 84, the only child of Bisbee parents, showed an early aptitude for prestidigitation (also known as "sleight of hand"), performing as "Lembardo the Great," but gave up the art of magic to become a rancher and entrepreneur.
Adventure seekers also made their impact on Tucson.
U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Jack L. Francisco, 77, made a second career for himself in Tucson as a test pilot, working for both Learjet and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Lil "Cookie" Boas, 91, worked as a model, singer and actress, appearing as an extra in the John Wayne classic "McLintock!".
Janis Claire Cotton, 83, was a barrel racer, rodeo princess and avid skier. Cotton worked at the FBI and Hughes Aircraft when not singing country ballads with friends.
And Charles "Charlie" Ryan Spanyard, 23, was hooked on BMX racing from the age of 4. He supplemented his career in racing as a bicycle mechanic.
There's no telling how many lives were touched by the many Tucson teachers and supporters of education who died this year.
The life of native Tucsonan Henry "Hank" Oyama, 86, was steeped in mid-century history. In the 1940s, he and his family were among Japanese-Americans sent to internment camps during World War II. In the late 1950s, he fought a state law that prohibited interracial marriage, so he and his fiancée could wed. And in the 1960s, he and other educators researched Hispanics' educational experiences in the Southwest and authored a landmark study that led to federal legislation that created bilingual education.
Businessman Eugene Jones, 96, founded Opening Minds Through the Arts, a program that helps teach reading, math and science by integrating music, opera, theater and dance into a curriculum.
Since its inception in 2000 in the Tucson Unified School District, the program has expanded to include 42 schools and more than 18,000 students.
Richard J. Daglio, 71, was a gifted painter and sculptor who applied his creativity to the classroom as a teacher and administrator. For educator Margaret "Ellen" Reed, 67, her talent for relating to students once won her the title of "Arizona High School Counselor of the Year." Steven A. Schulman, 64, shared his talent for music with innumerable students during his 35-year teaching career with TUSD. Teachers Pamela M. Cowan, 64, Paula Schnebly Hokanson, 76, Rosalie Lucia Kennon, 76, and Louise Shapiro, 84, also each spent 30-plus years in the classroom.
Long before Leo Sotomayor Carrillo, 86, was a fixture at TUSD in the custodial and facilities department, he was a batboy for the Oury Park Tigers and played first base for the Arizona Flowermills. And when Concepcion Martinez Ruiz, 86, wasn't cooking for children at Pascua and Pueblo day care centers, she was teaching catechism classes and helping shape future Camp Fire girls as a Bluebird leader.
Leaders in religion and social justice will be remembered, too.
The Rev. Donald Nelson Eckerstrom, 82, who became a Lutheran campus pastor at the UA in the mid-1960s, made it his mission to make Christianity relevant in the lives of students through programs such as Switchboard, a hotline for students in crisis, and by founding The Cup, a faith-based coffeehouse.
Rabbi Joseph S. Weizenbaum, 80, was an outspoken religious leader, known for his work in social justice. He was the first Jewish religious leader to affiliate himself with the Tucson-based Sanctuary Movement, and was a founding member of the International Center for Peace.
Mary Peace Hazard Douglas, 87, was part of a small group of women who were instrumental in establishing Planned Parenthood in Tucson and Arizona.
Attorney Richard L. Keefe, 81, a member of the first Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, co-founded Arizona Families for Children, a child-advocacy group that specializes in pairing children with adoptive families.
Former U.S. Air Force officer Bernard "Bernie" Evenchik, 83, found satisfaction in retirement volunteering at a hospital as a "cuddler" in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Philanthropist and Arizona Regent Esther N. Capin, 78, also served on the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners in the 1970s, and was a founding member and 24-year board member of the UA Health Center.
Mary K. Foster, 87, was a founding member of the Tucson Parks and Recreation Foundation, but her interests were not limited to the great outdoors. She served on numerous other boards and committees supporting the arts, education and social issues.


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RINDGE, N.H. – Freshman back Douglas Searl (Westford, Mass.) scored the game's only goal in the 79th minute, propelling the Merrimack men's soccer team to its sixth straight victory, as the Warriors posted a 1-0 decision on the road against Franklin Pierce in a pivotal Northeast-10 Conference showdown on Wednesday night in Rindge, N.H.
Tying the third-most amount of consecutive wins in program history, the Warriors (8-2-1, 6-2 NE-10) picked up their fourth road win of the season and also overtook the Ravens (8-3, 6-2 NE-10) for sole possession of third place in the NE-10 standings.
After holding a 5-2 advantage in shot attempts in the first half but coming away with nothing on the scoreboard, Merrimack continued to press in the second half before finally breaking through with Searl's first collegiate marker at 78:30, and that would be all the offense that sophomore goalkeeper Jose Silva (Northborough, Mass.) would need to preserve the victory in net.
"Things keep going right for us, and we're getting all the bounces right now," head coach Tony Martone said after the win. "I think that's a big testament to the veteran guys on this team, to our goalkeeper who's playing well beyond his years, and to all the unexpected heroes who keep chipping in at the right time. It's been great, but we can't sit back, we have to keep working hard."
Searl finally broke a scoreless draw with 11:30 to play in the second half, as the Westford, Mass., native took a crossing pass from sophomore Michael Rincon (Medford, Mass.) directly in front of the net and buried it to score the only goal of the match.
Silva, who needed only to record two saves to pick up his eighth win of the season, stood tall with both of his stops coming in the second half and also benefitted from a huge team save, as well.
Franklin Pierce netminder Jake Wright recorded three saves on the night and took the loss after giving up the one goal.
Senior forward Franklin Lemus Pena (Revere, Mass.) led the Warriors with a side-high three shot attempts, but in the end, Searl's lone marker was the only one needed in a defensive-minded battle.
The visitors posted a slim 10-9 advantage in total shot attempts, as well as a 3-1 edge in corner kicks. Both teams combined for 25 fouls, with Merrimack leading in that category, 13-12.
Next up, the Warriors return home to face Assumption in another NE-10 battle on Saturday, Oct. 13. First whistle from Martone-Mejail Field is set for 4 p.m.
For continuing coverage of Merrimack athletics, check back online at www.merrimackathletics.com and follow the Warriors on Twitter @MC_Athletics.


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August 24th, 2013
Bus driver saves students after brakes fail
A Florida school bus went on a wild ride as the brakes failed, and the chaos was caught on camera. After the bus careened for a mile, the driver was finally able to stop it, and no one was hurt. The incident comes as several school bus accidents have made headlines, but experts say that is common in August and September.


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A school in Bushey has raised £1,000 for Sport Relief charities after completing a Fun Run.
Last week Bushey Meads supported Sports Relief by scheduling its annual health week to coincide.
During the week all the students at the school on Coldharbour Lane were given the option of fitness testing and a number of health related subjects were incorporated into lessons.
On Friday pupils took part in the annual Fun Run raising £1,000.
Ashley Cartledge, head of PE and health, said: "The whole student population was really into the spirit of the event with some fantastic costumes including Batman and Robin, Wonderwoman, Super Mario.
"It was a great day with all students and many staff completing the mile challenge."


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Vancouver industrial lands opened up for more art studios
Vancouver city council has approved changes to municipal zoning bylaws in an effort to help artists find affordable space to do their work.
Low-impact "work-only" art studios are now allowed in all 12 industrial districts in the city. That category of studio can be used for dance, writing, painting, digital media, and similar creative work.
The new changes also aim to make it easier for artists to establish larger group studio spaces by removing a 500-square-metre restriction on the size of "work-only" studios.
"These new opportunities in industrial districts will strengthen our creative community and support artists by providing an unprecedented increase in the availability and affordability of much-needed artist space in neighbourhoods all across Vancouver," Mayor Gregor Robertson said in a statement.
Low-impact studios were previously allowed in only four industrial districts in the city. Meanwhile, high-impact studios—which involve activities like welding, sound amplification, or the use of hazardous materials—are already permitted in all industrial areas.
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Trend Spotting: Stars Shine Bright in Glittery Gowns at 2012 Grammy Awards (PHOTOS)
Music's biggest night deserves only the best and stars definitely stepped out looking all sorts of glamourous at this year's 2012 Grammy Awards. Sparkles and all things glitzy were huge hits on the red carpet. Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and Adele all shined bright in glittery, floor-length gowns that blew away fans and fashion critics alike.
Who else got their glam on with sparkly dresses? Flip through the gallery to find out!
Before the awards ceremony, T-Swift dished to E! correspondent Ryan Seacrest about her gorgeous Zuhair Murad gown.
"The handiwork is beautiful," she gushed. "I saw this months ago and I said I've got to save that for the Grammys."


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In an attempt to shed light on this particular conflict of interest, let us now take a little trip down memory lane. In 1924 at the Democratic National Convention (the "Klanbake") there was a division on prohibition (Wets and Drys) and other issues, which led to 102 ballots of deadlock between front runners Alfred E. Smith and William G. McAdoo. A compromise candidate, "dark horse" John W. Davis, was chosen for the 103rd ballot. In 1932 Franklin D. Roosevelt won the election, being the last candidate to actually win after being nominated by brokered convention. In 1948 there was a Republican Thomas E. Dewey who sparked the headline "Dewey defeats Truman", and in 1952, (1960 on the CFR site) we had Adlai Stevenson, and Lyndon Johnson who went up against John F. Kennedy. In 1976 the Republican nominee was in question when they chose Gerald Ford over Ronald Reagan.
Although most would agree the possibility for a nomination by brokered convention in either party resulting in a presidency is scant, I for one do not see the harm in regular people understanding what a "brokered convention" is, and how it could possibly be the game plan, for certain private interests within the fake two party paradigm. Just because Trump is the front runner now, does not mean the delegate votes will not change the outcome in favor of, god forbid, Jeb Bush. The question is...who is lining who's pockets??
A brokered convention is when no single candidate has a "majority" of delegates before the first official vote, in either partys convention for nomination, of their respective presidential candidate. Exactly how the delegates are selected is quite confusing, and either party has it's own rules. The Democratic party has "superdelegates" who are not obligated to commit to any particular candidate, while the Republican partys delegates will vary from state to state. If in fact no majority is reached, the delegates will have to continue voting until a majority is reached. This scenario seems to leave the "people" out of the equation.
To add to the confusion we will throw in the "independents", voters who are unaffiliated with any party. Some states will allow independents to vote regardless of party affiliation, others will allow them to change their party affiliation up to the day before an election, and there are 18 states in the U.S. that do not allow independents to vote in the primaries at all. Seems convenient for the two party paradigm, but that's my opinion.
According to an infowars.com interview with Jesse Ventura, if Trump stays in the Republican party all the way through, it will be too late to switch to the Libertarian party , as the Libertarian party holds their primaries in may. Trump will have to switch now, or risk having the nomination stolen by Jeb bush, through bought and paid for delegates. He will lose and have no where to go. Quite a pickle.