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Book Review—Saving Beauty: A Theological Aesthetics of Nature by Kathryn B. Alexander
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GTU alumnus John Holt (M.A., 73) has been awarded a Fellowship by the prestigious John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. The Fellowship will support Holt's research on Buddhist/Muslim tensions in Sri Lanka and Burma.
This year's Guggenheim Fellowships, announced in April, were awarded to a diverse group of 178 scholars, artists, and scientists. Honorees were chosen from among nearly 3,000 applicants. Holt is one of only three 2014 Guggenheim Fellows whose projects are in the field of religion.
When Uriah Kim first visited the Graduate Theological Union as a prospective doctoral student in the spring of 1998, he sensed immediately that it was a special place, pulsing with the vitality of serious intellectual and spiritual discovery. "I remember meeting with GTU students and alumni on Holy Hill, and I could immediately sense the energy. The GTU is a place that stimulates your mind, your spirit—everything."
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Jennifer L. Lord was inaugurated on November 21, 2013, as full professor in The Dorothy B. Vickery Chair of Homiletics and Liturgical Studies at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
As in past years, the GTU will be well represented at the Annual Meetings of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature and not just in attendance.
At AAR, 19 faculty, 35 alumni, and 10 students will present, preside, and respond in 82 different sessions. At SBL, 5 faculty, 16 alumni, and 4 students will participate in 32 sessions. We could be a conference in ourselves.
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In the final race of the season Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Wheldon's car was entangled in what was obviously a fierce 15-car pileup on Lap 13, when the #77 car flew over another vehicle and landed in a catch fence just outside turn 2.
The 33-year-old racer was a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner (2005 and 2011).
Three other drivers, including championship contender Will Power, were hurt in the pileup. Weldon was airlifted from the track to University Medical Center; about two hours later, he was pronounced dead.
English born Dan" Wheldon was only 33 and is survived by his wife Susie, and sons Sebastian and Oliver.
"IndyCar is very sad to announce that Dan Wheldon has passed away from unsurvivable injuries," IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family today. IndyCar, its drivers and owners, have decided to end the race."
In his honor, drivers took part in a five-lap salute around the oval. The remainder of the race was cancelled.
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South of Broadway's honky tonks and neon lights is an area called SoBro (meaning South of Broadway). This area, once filled with empty buildings and worn-down streets, has been revitalized by the opening of the new Music City Center convention center, hot new restaurants, attractions, cocktail bars, and trendy hotels which have made downtown's SoBro a must-see.
Attractions • Food Scene • Shopping • Hotels
The new, state-of-the-art Music City Center (MCC) is built out at 1.2 million square feet, stretches 19 acres and six city blocks, and features exhibit space, meeting rooms, and two ballrooms. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame is also located inside the MCC. In keeping with the city's commitment to sustainable development, the MCC boasts a green roof and is committed to LEED Gold Certification.
Located directly next to the Music City Center is the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, which is currently home to the largest collection of country music artifacts in the world. The CMHF's $100-million expansion doubled its size to 350,000 square feet of dynamic state-of-the-art galleries, archival storage, education classrooms, retail stores, and special event space boasting stunning downtown views. The ambitious 210,000-square-foot expansion, completed in April 2014, includes the 800-seat CMA Theater, the Taylor Swift Education Center, the legendary letterpress operation of Hatch Show Print (expanded and relocated inside the museum), and multi-purpose event rental spaces already in high demand. Just next door is Bajo Sexto an authentic Mexican taqueria inspired by the street foods found in Mexico and the name derives from the largest bass guitar in a Mariachi Band. A limited menu of taco and flautas, handmade tortillas, wine on tap, and beer is offered to its patrons.
Just down the road from Hatch Show Print and housed in a pleasing urban warehouse is Ensemble. Within the racks that fill this boutique one can find jewelry, accessories, scarves, hats, and the latest trends.
The Country Music Hall of Fame connects to the Music City Center's headquarter hotel, the luxurious, 800-room Omni Nashville Hotel. Its design and décor, culinary, lifestyle, and retail venues stem from and are reflective of Nashville. Along with a rooftop pool and Mokara signature spa, the Omni offers four dining options including Bob's Steak & Chop House, Bongo Java, Kitchen Notes, and live music venue Barlines.
Directly across from the Country Music Hall of Fame is Walk of Fame Park, home of the Music City Walk of Fame. The Music City Walk of Fame is a landmark tribute to those from all genres of music who have contributed to the world through song and made significant contribution to the music industry with connection to Music City. Walk the Walk and see the stars for the likes of Reba McEntire, Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, Hank Williams Sr., Dolly Parton, Les Paul, and so many others.
Next door is the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, a neoclassical revivalist concert hall that is a Music City gem. The Schermerhorn is one of the only major concert halls in America to utilize natural light and is home to the Grammy-award winning Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Cherry Street {eatery & sweetery} is located inside of the Schermerhorn and offers scones, sandwiches, soups, and desserts along with a full menu on all concert evenings.
One block over and up the hill sits 3rd & Lindsley, a music venue featuring national, international, regional, and Nashville artists - from up and coming acts to legends. Walk a little ways down 3rd Ave and find the new Johnny Cash Museum, home to the most comprehensive collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and memorabilia in the world.
Seventh Avenue offers Jack White's (of The White Stripes) famed label and record store, Third Man Records whose store is open daily. When artists aren't recording, the studio hosts all kinds of shows that are later produced and sold on vinyl. Across the train track is the Downtown Antique Mall that is in a historic brick building that houses more than 40 dealers specializing in mid-century modern furniture and industrial wares.
Cannary Row has been a hub to the everchanging music scene in Nashville since the early 1970s, Mercy Lounge and The Cannery Ballroom being two of the most popular live music venues. Mercy Lounge is chic-but-laid-back and brings in national acts and local favorites and is located on the second floor. The Cannery Ballroom is on the ground floor and is open for concerts and special events. Also located on Cannery Row is The High Watt, a favorite among the Nashville local music scene offering an edgy and intimate vibe for a concert or gathering.
Close by is City Winery, a combination winery, restaurant and music venue that has opened in a warehouse building near The Gulch and Downtown. The 30,000-square-foot warehouse was converted into a 125-seat restaurant, a 300-seat concert venue, an onsite winemaking facility, and has several private event rooms.
The culinary scene in SoBro is worth a visit all of its own. Get a pick-me-up at Crema, a coffee brewtique that sits on the Cumberland River. Close-by is the Goo Goo Shop & Dessert Bar where you can discover the world's first combination candy bar (created in Nashville). Head inside to watch the cooks do their magic, shop for collectibles, or take a seat at their dessert bar which offers tasty treats like Cumberland Ridge Pecan Pie, The Salty Southerner Milkshake, and more. Also, Monday-Friday 11am-3pm they offer lunch for those hungry after sightseeing.
With over 18 years of award-winning dining, Sole Mio continues its tradition of authentic Italian that specializes in handmade pastas and homemade sauces and desserts. The Listening Room Café is a state-of-the-art sounding room that specializes in combining music with great food. Hear some of the best singer/songwriters while enjoying incredible dining. Another great experience would Tennessee Brew Works which is a micro brewery producing "Finely Tuned Crafted Beer". Like any good Music City place, they host live music on the regular and offer an inviting space for friends to get together for a couple drinks. Don't forget to check out the outstanding menu with amazing dishes created by Chef Jay Mitchell. Another great brewery within the SoBro district is New Heights Brewing who creates ales they are passionate about and crave. From hoppy IPAs to crisp ales and rich imperial stouts.
Using ingredients from local sources, The Southern Steak & Oyster is located on the ground floor of the Pinnacle building and is a hot spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Brand new sister restaurant, ACME Feed & Seed, creates a uniquely 'Nashville' atmosphere that honors the unparalleled character of the city's past, present and future. With 22,000-square-feet of cocktail, culinary and entertainment space, The Acme invites guests to experience an entirely new Lower Broadway. This three-story venue includes a honky tonk bar, vintage lounge and rooftop patio.
Another fine dining option is Etch, which offers lunch and dinner featuring inventive dishes made with local ingredients. Etch sets itself apart with its bold flavors and colorful presentations, as well as with its extensive wine list from around the world. After a great meal, be sure to take a walk over the Cumberland River on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge. Offering magnificent skyline views, the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge is a gateway to East Nashville and Nissan Stadium.
The Bell Tower, a new event venue space has opened in the historic red-brick church located on Fourth Avenue South and Korean Veterans Boulevard. The building, which dates back to 1875, has restored hardwood floors throughout the main level and replaced a portion of the back wall with glass that opens out onto a new patio addition. The original bell tower has been restored with an operational bell and special lighting to create an exterior focal point for the venue.
Several restaurants have come to SoBro recently including Husk Nashville. Chef Sean Brock is a respected hero of farm-to-table and Southern cuisine whose menu incorporates wood-fired cooking as well as vegetables raised in gardens and gathered from local farmers. The Farm House, located on the bottom floor of the Encore condominium, features traditional Southern cuisine with a modern twist. All ingredients are sourced locally, including the vegetables from the chef's garden. Pinewood Social is a new social gathering space in Nashville that brings casual dining and socializing together in an old trolley barn in Rolling Mill Hill. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night options are offered, as well as six wood bowling lanes, private karaoke rooms, shuffleboard and televisions in the indoor space, which flows outside to an outdoor patio complete with a swimming pool.
Pinewood Social is a part of a community called Rolling Mill Hill, a burgeoning live-work community that offers mixed-income residential apartments, artist studios, and commercial office and retail/restaurant space. Situated on a hill with beautiful views of the downtown skyline and Cumberland River, Rolling Mill Hill houses the epicenter of Nashville's creative-intellectual community, the Entrepreneur Center. This creative campus is anchored by six early-twentieth century trolley barns that foster the creative spirit of Nashville through its artists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, technologists, and business leaders.
Still looking for more?
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Price Guides March 2004: CPU and Motherboardsby Kristopher Kubicki on 3/15/2004 1:00 PM EST
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b4417 - Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - linkThe Price Guide shows the 3.4 GHz Intel Prescott CPU available at Essential Computers. Going to Essential's website, it shows the processor "In Stock", and "Available to ship in 24-48 hours." I tried to order one, only to be greeted with a "Cookies Must Be Enabled" message. I HAD cookies enabled, and even double-checked my IE settings to be sure. So I called them, and was told that they don't have the 3.4 Prescott in stock and have no ETA, regardless of what the website shows.
This appears to be a ploy to get their name in the listing without having the item available as stated. I find that pretty offensive, and would like to see their listing removed from the guide.
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justly - Tuesday, March 16, 2004 - linkWhy aren't any SiS based motherboards listed for either Intel or AMD platforms. I mean if you can list a board from XFX (who the heck are they?) that only supports FSB speeds up to 333MHz (socket A) and a board from ECS (a company that is not popular with the enthusiast crowd) why not include a SiS motherboard that can at least run a 400MHz FSB (socket A) from a well known company like Gigabyte, or the Asus P4S800D-E Deluxe (SiS 655TX chipset) that Anandtechs own Wesley Fink commented highly about in a review. Reply
KristopherKubicki - Monday, March 15, 2004 - linkehanneken - Yes, youre correct. I meant more along the lines of wait till the leaked samples hit reviews :-p
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ehanneken - Monday, March 15, 2004 - linkSorry, I didn't realize that this forum doesn't interpret HTML.
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Keep in mind that the upcoming Socket 939 launch is later this month, so for those of you looking for an enthusiast purchase may wish to hold off a new purchase for a couple weeks.

According to your <a href="http://www.anandtech.com/cpu/showdoc.html?i=1985&q... update on AMD's Athlon 64 roadmap, the first Socket 939 processors won't be released until May. Has something changed?
Pumpkinierre - Monday, March 15, 2004 - linkNo 3.4 Prescott yet? Coupla of extra layers on the N'wood core Xeons. Who's betting on a 3.6 or 3.8 Northwood release?
CrystalBay - Sunday, March 14, 2004 - linkThanks, for puting out some news on the weekend..


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Ann Rivet Marix adds to our growing collection of milk delivery stories:
"In 1968 I was invited to spend several months in Rosario, Argentina, with my sister Sylvia and her wonderful family. (My brother-in-law worked there for an American company.)
"It was quite an opportunity for a fresh-faced 21-year-old from Plaquemine, and I'll always be grateful for it.
"I eventually learned to murder the language, made many friends, and had tons of fun. I'll never forget my learning experience.
"Along with the family's other dairy products, a half-gallon of delicious gunky stuff called 'dulce de leche' was delivered by their milkman in a plain round cardboard container.
"It was actually a half-gallon of caramel.
"I developed such an affinity for the stuff, I would make peanut butter (very unprocessed and pure) and 'dulce' sandwiches at night when I was watching TV. Made you want to slap your ma.
"Speaking of that, mine didn't recognize me when I first stepped off the plane. My late-night PB&D sins had caught up with me.
"I quickly came down to earth, and joined the 'Metrecal for Lunch Bunch' (Google, young people!).
"I still have my unforgettable South American memories, and a few stubborn extra pounds that love me. Darn dulce!"
Want to feel old?
This note, from Brenna Allphin-Smith Perez, should make those of us in the AARP generation feel positively ancient:
"After a conversation explaining to my 6-year-old, August Perez V, why it is important to pay attention in math class, he 'logically' explains why he has no need to learn such material:
"'I do not need to know how to read a clock — iPhones are digital, and so is my alarm clock. Nobody carries a clock around with them; they carry an iPhone.'"
Matter of semantics
Marvin Borgmeyer said, "You used to see signs on the interstate that fines for speeding will double when 'Men are working.'
"Now you see signs that fines for speeding will double when 'Workers are present.'
"I guess folks must have been avoiding the extra fines if they were speeding and the workers were not working — which sometimes seems to be a majority of the time!"
Yankees at sea
Jess Walker said, "Our department at LSU just received an approximately 150-year-old sea chest, with materials in it ranging from the time of the Civil War until the 1940s.
"Examining log books and diaries led to Raphael Semmes, who has a street named after him on the campus.
"During the Civil War he was captain of the Alabama, a Confederate raider.
"In 1862 he captured about a dozen trading vessels, burning most of them.
"Nonetheless, he admired the ships he was destroying and the seamanship of his 'enemies.'
"He wrote, 'The Yankee is certainly a remarkable specimen of the genus homo. He is at once a duck and a chicken, and takes to water or the land with equal facility.'"
Trashy behavior
Buck Bertrand says the full-page anti-litter message on Page 6D of the Monday Advocate "should have been on Page 1A.
"A few years ago my work took me to McPearson, Kan., for nearly 14 months.
"I noticed in my trips that any place above Dallas — into Oklahoma and Kansas — was litter free. So very nice.
"On my last trip home to Baton Rouge, I began to notice litter and trash almost immediately after crossing into Louisiana.
"So very sad, and this continues even today.
"Louisiana should have a very bold slogan against litter: 'ONLY TRASH LITTER.'"
Inquiring Minds Dept.
George Lane asks, "Why are pizza boxes square when the pizzas are round?"
New-name blues
Dan Burkhalter, the Carencro Curmudgeon, came across the minutes of a school board meeting that contained this sentence:
"The principal was given two choices, resign or be fred."
Dan says that while Fred is a perfectly acceptable name, he figures the guy should have been given other choices — maybe Tom, Dick or Harry.
Old-name blues
Dr. Robert Kenney said this happened as Baton Rouge General was undergoing its week-long "Joint Commission Survey" recently:
"One surveyor, a wonderfully gracious Northern-raised nurse for over 50 years, explained one morning about Goddard House, an assisted living facility in Brookline, Mass.
"It seems that in the mid-19th century it began as a home and then a hospital for spinsters. "She ended by asking if Baton Rouge really has a hospital called 'Old Woman's.' "
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The Lions had a better than expected first half of the NFL season.
Few, other than over-the-top fans that honestly believe they will win every game, could have predicted that the Lions would go 6-2 in the first eight games.
But first-half success is never a guarantee to the NFL postseason, a place the Lions haven't been since 1999. And while the team is much improved, it won't be easy to get there, especially with the tough schedule the Lions face.
It starts this Sunday on the road against the Bears in Chicago.
It's only fitting since it will probably be the Bears they are ultimately fighting for an NFC spot in the playoffs. Coming into the season, most had the Green Bay Packers and Bears making it to the playoffs again. After all, the two teams, NFC North rivals, played in the NFC championship game last season.
If the Bears were able to beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, just one game would separate the Lions and Bears for second place in the division behind the Packers (8-0).
Hence, it could be a huge game, especially since the Lions already beat the Bears at Ford Field. If the Bears have any shot at making the playoffs, they almost have to beat the Lions in the Windy City.
The Lions also have tough road games in New Orleans, Oakland and Green Bay. So far, the Lions are 4-0 away from Detroit. What are the odds of them going 8-0 away from Ford Field? Not good, especially against these teams. In truth, the Lions were helped with two historic collapses by Minnesota and Dallas on the road.
In the division, there's also the Aaron Rodgers factor. Rodgers is on pace to shatter almost every single-season quarterback record. In eight games, he has 24 TDs and just three interceptions. The Lions played the Packers twice - Thanksgiving and the last game of the season in Green Bay. The Packers look as if they have history-making in their sights as well.
Going back to last season, Green Bay has won 14 straight games. Some are predicting them to undefeated. The Lions could need a win in the finale game to make the postseason and have to beat a team going for dream season in a place the Lions haven't won in since 1991.
There are a couple of other tough QBs the Lions will face in the second half other than Rodgers. They have the impressive Cam Newton and Philip Rivers to contend with as well in home games.
Many national experts look at the schedule and isn't sure where four more wins are coming from.
The last time the Lions were in position was 2007. After browning in losses for years, they surprised NFL America with a 6-2 record. They also closed out the first half exactly how the 2011 Lions did with a blowout win of the Broncos.
Most thought it was a lock for the Lions to make it to the postseason. The thinking was that 10 wins normally gets you in. To get to that number all the Lions had to do was go 4-4 and they would be in.
They opened the second half with a road game. They lost to hapless Arizona Cardinals and they season became unglued.
They went 1-7 in the second half to finish 7-9 and on the outside looking in. Their only win came against a depleted Kansas City Chiefs at Ford Field.
Granted, that team was winning with smoke and mirrors. Still, there are things you have seen that should make up a bit cautious about making them a shoo-in for anything.
Those two losses at home against the 49ers and Falcons were telling. Both teams were able to run the ball against the Lions. Plus, the better teams were able to put the wraps on Matthew Stafford by attacking the Lions' weak offensive line.
For sure, great drama is setup up for the Lions. Most expected them to be close to a playoff team and make the playoffs next season. If they can win in the face of this upcoming schedule, they will be ahead of schedule and be one of the surprise teams in the league.
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With cases of hepatitis A linked to frozen pomegranate arils continuing to be diagnosed, the Food and Drug Administration has banned the import of the edible seeds from Goknur Foodstuffs Import Export Trading in Turkey.
As of July 17, 149 people in eight states had been confirmed to have hepatitis A linked to the imported arils. No deaths have been reported but 65 people have been admitted to hospitals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The first confirmed illnesses of the outbreak began March 31.
The FDA reports that all 149 sick people reported consuming Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend of frozen berries. The Fairview, Ore., company, which also distributes fresh produce, recalled the frozen berry mix June 3.
Townsend distributed the product to Costco stores in a dozen states and to the Harris Teeter grocery store chain in the Northeast. No illnesses have been reported linked to the Organic Antioxidant Blend sold at Harris Teeter stores, according to the CDC.
On June 26, Scenic Fruit Co., of Gresham, Ore., recalled specific lots of its Woodstock Frozen Organic Pomegranate Kernels because they were linked to the outbreak.
"The epidemiological and trace back evidence developed in this investigation supported placement of pomegranate products produced by Goknur on (two import) alerts," according to the FDA website. "The firm will remain on these import alerts until the FDA has confidence that future shipments will be in compliance."
The CDC reports the outbreak strain of hepatitis A virus, belonging to genotype 1B, was found in clinical specimens from many of the sick people. That subtype is rarely seen in the Americas but circulates in North Africa and the Middle East, according to the CDC.
"This genotype was identified in a 2013 outbreak of hepatitis A virus infections in Europe linked to frozen berries and a 2012 outbreak in British Columbia related to a frozen berry blend with pomegranate seeds from Egypt. However, there is no evidence at this time that these outbreaks are related to the ongoing U. S. outbreak," according to the CDC update on July 18.


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Don't believe it ........ Because of my SSDI I'm automatically eligible and enrolled in to Part A Medicare. I have a choice to accept or decline Part B and/or wait for a later enrollment date. So, I initially declined Part B Medicare because I had Tricare Life , a benefit for completeing a military career. However, the new laws publihed in the new 2008 Medicare booklet , tells me if I decline Medicare part B, I will loose TriCare, an earned benefit. So in order to keep an earned benefit, I now have to accept part B and start paying a monthly premium to keep my TriCare where I only had to pay deductibles and co-pays before not a monthly premium unless I chose to upgrade to a TriCare Prime. I know, I still got it pretty good compared to the outrageous premiums some have to pay. I just wanted to point out just another weird thing, the law makers of our Government have done. I guess I'm now an official member of the Medical Insurance Frustration Alumni. Basically, once your diagnosed with (ESRD) End Stage Renal Disease (CC), I loose an earned military benefit, if I don't take Part B and start paying premiums. Twisted and got ya coming and going. Ha! So beware retired military friends, there gonna get ya!
Have a beautiful day! I just reduced the auto Insurance on the vehicle without a lien holder to make up the difference. As long as I don't run in to the garage door or something, I should be fine Ha! At least I'll have medical coverage if the door falls on my head.
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Attwater's Prairie Chicken Program Gets $23,000
AUSTIN, Texas — Supporters of the Attwater's prairie chicken, which has been an endangered species since 1967, have donated $23,000 this year to the Adopt-A-Prairie Chicken program to help save the bird.
Attwater's prairie chickens inhabit the tall grass coastal prairies and have been slowly edged out by heavy grazing, farming and urban growth, but with the help of grants funded through donations to the Adopt-A-Prairie Chicken program, the birds are being successfully bred and released.
"The highly endangered Attwater's prairie chicken is currently dependent on captive breeding programs for its continued survival in Texas," said Mark Klym, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's coordinator of the Adopt-A-Prairie Chicken program.
Grants, which were selected from proposals by the Attwater's prairie chicken Recovery Team, have been awarded as follows:
- The Fossil Rim Wildlife Center received a $12,000 grant for its Developing Additional Breeding Pens project.
- An $8,000 grant was awarded to the REV Project at Texas A&M University in College Station, where graduate student Ellen Collisson is developing a vaccine for the reticuloendotheliosis virus that has been significantly infecting the chickens.
- A $600 grant was awarded to each of the following five zoos: the Houston Zoo, the San Antonio Zoo, Sea World San Antonio, the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler and the Abilene Zoo.
"The Adopt-A-Prairie Chicken program is a great way for people to get involved directly in the effort to conserve this highly endangered bird," Klym said. "Reintroduction programs must work hand in hand with habitat restoration programs. Fossil Rim Wildlife Center has certainly been a leader in the reintroduction efforts."
The number of chickens this year was about 40, with about 20 chickens at both the Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge and the Texas City Prairie Preserve.
The birds are radio tagged and their progress tracked after their release. Klym said that captivity-bred birds are surviving in the wild at about the same rate as wild birds.
"We try to release as many as we can," Klym said. "We ended up only releasing about 18 birds last year because of the REV infections at Fossil Rim. Usually we try to release between 100 and 150 birds each year."
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As for the stock drop... That is to be expected. Penneys has taken a dramatic change in business model and sales are suffering because of it. Once people realize that something at Penneys is lower in price everyday compared to $10 more at Macy's on sale. Sales will pickup. That's why all of these ads are trying to get into peoples heads that sales are a thing of the past and now prices are "fair and square".
I too was extremely surprised when I got dragged there with the gf and her mother. I ended up buying more than both of them! They had really great prices and some really nice stuff. Idk nice atmosphere and the redesign looked great. Will shop there more often then the mall.
When I need to buy anything past a tshirt or jeans, I go to JC Pennies. The problem is that I don't do that often and I hate spending a lot on clothes. That being said, I'm not everyone. I hope they stay around. Too many department stores have closed up shop. Are they a relic fighting to stay alive, no. But when you had so many different ones, some had to fall and at least one will remain.
I haven't been in a JC Penney since he took over. Is there much of a change? Maybe I'll check it out today, see if there're any deals.
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If you're a parent or grandparent looking at your state-sponsored 529 prepaid tuition plan as a vehicle to stash your college savings, you may be interested to know there's another type of prepaid tuition plan that is sponsored by colleges. To date, only one such national prepaid plan run by a consortium of private colleges exists—the Private College 529 Plan.
How does it work?
The Private College 529 Plan operates like a typical prepaid tuition plan by allowing you to prepay tuition today that your child or grandchild can use in the future at any member college. But instead of the state carrying the risk that contributions won't meet future tuition increases, the colleges carry that risk. Specifically, the member colleges guarantee that the amount of tuition you purchase today will satisfy the proportionate amount at the time your child or grandchild enrolls.
For example, let's say you purchase tuition certificates today that are worth two years of tuition at College ABC. Your child or grandchild would then be covered for two years of tuition in the future at College ABC, no matter how much tuition rises or what happens in the markets.
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Currently, there are over 270 participating member colleges in the Private College 529 Plan (for a complete list, call 1-888-718-7878 or visit https://www.privatecollege529.com/). When you open an account, you purchase a certificate in the child's name. You don't choose a college ahead of time. The certificate you purchase will represent a different value at each member college because each college has a different tuition rate. For example, a $20,000 certificate purchased today may be worth one year of tuition at College ABC but only half a year of tuition at College XYZ.
Each year, new tuition rates are set for each member college. As an added bonus for plan participants, member colleges must discount their tuition between 0.5 percent and 2 percent from their official "sticker price" rates. Any certificate you purchase is valued at the plan's current year's tuition rates. Each certificate must be held for at least three years before it can be used. If a member college ever withdraws from the plan, it is obligated to honor all certificates that were purchased prior to its withdrawal.
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Belated Happy Passover.
First, Brian Boyle wants and deserves credit for setting the playoff moustache trend. He started his because his beard wouldn't come in. Brandon Dubinsky followed.
"I have to get more guys on board," Boyle said.
Asked if he was going for a look, Boyle said, "We're doing it for other reasons. We don't think it looks very handsome."
Brian Boyle:
"I think the dynamic of the series has changed. We got a little bit of momentum. We want to sustain it, they probably want to take it back. So, it's a great feeling after a win. But, you know, as was the case after Games 1 and 2, we've got to focus — watch what we did wrong and what we did right in Game 3 — and focus on Game 4."
On getting a couple of bounces:
"Yeah, because there were a few times where we didn't get some bounces, too. We're going to keep trying to pepper him, we're going to keep getting bodies to the net. That goalie Dubi got, I hadn't seen it until this morning. That was a great bounce for us. That was hard work. That was winning a battle in the corner and bringing it right to the net. We've got to do more of that."
On getting under the Capitals' skin:
"I don't know. I don't know what's going on in their dressing room. I don't know what they're thinking. We're trying to play hard, we're trying to play physical, have pucks, and they're trying to do the same thing, I know that. It worked out for us last night. We had success."
On Bruce Boudreau downplaying the building:
"I don't know what their coach is saying. I'm not worried about that. Our building was rocking. I had a great time. It was a blast. I had some family in, and they had a blast, too."
Prefer to get right back at it instead of waiting an extra day?:
"Yeah, probably, but this is fun. I'm enjoying it."
Setting a tone on the first shift:
"I don't know. I can't even remember the first shift. But we try to do that over the course of the game. We tried to be physical. That's been our goal, I think, the whole year. Whether it works out every game, that's kind of our focus. We want to be physical and try to give ourselves momentum, our team momentum, play through the body and have pucks, create momentum that way."
On maintaining discipline while doing that (he suggested Sunday that he shouldn't have taken the penalty that resulted in the winning 4-on-4):
"It's tough. In the playoffs, it's a high intensity atmosphere. But it's been a lot of fun. We know how to play. We know what we can and can't get away with. We just want to play hard, play through people, and make life as hard as you can."
On handling the momentum surges by Washington in Game 3:
"Yeah, that was just the guys staying together. It's a pretty good group. I've been saying that, and everybody's been saying that, all year long. We've got tightness in here, we believe in each other. Everything seems to be done by committee. And we really didn't get down. It's tough because the momentum does swing a little bit and it takes a little bit of wind out of your sails, but we got it right back. It's perseverance; it's whatever you want to call it."
On Tortorella saying they play best when they play ugly:
"He's right. That's what we've got to do."
Marc Staal:
"We had a good game last night and got back into the series, so we're confident going into Game 4."
On Boyle's line setting a tone:
"Yeah, they were good. I think we wanted to establish our game physically and they got on the body and created some momentum for us. It was a good start for us."
On Tortorella's "playing ugly" comment being a compliment:
"Well, I think we found success in playing that way for most of the year and getting to the body and playing in their end zone and grinding it out. So, that's the type of game we wanted to play and we did a pretty good job last night for the most part."
On it being a team effort to contain Ovechkin:
"The backcheck, the back pressure on those guys, is huge, especially for defensemen playing against those guys. It makes it a lot easier on us just to close gaps and limit their options, what they can do with the puck. So our backcheck and back pressure is part of trying to slow those guys down."
"It's nice to get a couple days off."
On Girardi flying under the radar:
"He's solid every game. I think, he's physical, he blocks a ton of shots. He's a lot of fun to play with. he makes it easier on me, and he's been great all year long. You get a bigger stage in the playoffs and everyone starts realizing how talented player he actually is.
"All we've played together, we've had experience with each other. That helps. I think, he sits back a little bit more and allows me to get more in the rush at times when I want to, or feel the opportunity to jump in. Communication on the ice is a big thing for us, too. We talk a lot on the ice and on the bench, just to work things out if they're not going our way, and keep each other going."
On Girardi's blocks:
"He's done that all year long. I don't know how he does it sometimes. His timing. That's just the way he plays. It's a courageous way of playing the game, but he's found success in that. He's been doing it all year long, so it doesn't surprise me that he's doing it now."
"He's kind of flown under the radar coming up. He wasn't a high marquee player coming up. But he played really well when he got here. He's gotten better and better every year. He's a great defenseman and it makes it a lot easier for me playing with a guy like that.
"I knew him when he played in London. He had a great playoff and Memorial Cup and he kind of came out then and I knew he was a good player then. I watched him come up through New York, and when I watched him in juniors, when he got called up, he played really well and just kept going from there."
On being one of the veterans on defesne, at age 24:
"Yeah. I know. We've got a good group of guys, though. I'm still young myself, but we take pride in the way we play in our zone and we just try go get better every day and we've done a pretty good job of that."
"We're still down 2-1 in the series and we're obviously well aware of that. I think we just concentrate on coming out next game and being physical and playing hard like we did the last game and we'll see where it goes from there."
On seizing momentum:
"Well, the win was huge, obviously. It's 2-1, not 0-3. And it's a series now for us. I think coming back to our building again, we need to find a way to get another big win and go back to Washington all tied up."
On being more tired playing against an Ovechkin than other opponents:
"That whole line finishes their checks. It's a little bit more grinding. But at the same time they're exerting energy too. They're hitting us and we're hitting back. It's a good challenge for us. But me and Dan take it as exactly that, a challenge, and we get excited for it. It's not just us trying to shut him down. We need all the guys on the ice to help us out in that area, because as a five-man unit they're pretty dangerous."
More ice packs when playing Ovechkin?:
"Sometimes. They hit hard and we try to dish it out as much as we take it. Sometimes in the momentum of the game it doesn't work out that way. But they're tough players."
The extra day off:
"Yeah," he smiled. "It'll be nice to get a couple of days off here."
On Boudreau bashing the Garden fans:
"We just worry about us."
"It was great (atmosphere). It always is. That was the loudest I've heard it, probably since the Boston game."
On Boudreau saying a hit Staal made on Green just before the Ovechkin goal should be reviewed by the league:
"I haven't seen it. I remember the play now. He was cutting across and I tried to finish him in the middle. But I haven't seen it again."
Ruslan Fedotenko:
On the preference of one day off rather than two between Games 3 and 4, and then again between Games 4 and 5:
"Yeah, but on the other hand it just gives us a little rest, so that's good too. But, you know, I go with the flow. Day between? That's great. We have two days, that's good too. I'm not thinking too much into it."
On the pressure on Neuvirth:
"Oh, yeah, I mean we scored three goals. That definitely pays off. We had quite a few chances there. We just need to find a way to bury it and, overall, I think we played a pretty good consistent game throughout all the periods. We just need to make sure we play the same way, or even better, in Game 4."
On the lines feeding off one another:
"A lot. That's been like snowballing. If one line's setting the tone and playing well, then another line picks it up. That's kind of contagious. So that's what's important, to make sure everybody's on the same page, because if one line not playing as well it just kind of gives momentum to the other team. We don't want to do that."


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ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina mother pleaded guilty Friday to killing her two young sons by suffocating them and putting their bodies into a car, letting it roll into a river. The crime was remarkably similar to what Susan Smith did to her two boys decades ago in this state.
Shaquan Duley has been in jail since her arrest in the deaths of 2-year-old Devean and 18-month-old Ja'van. Divers pulled the boys' bodies from the North Edisto River on August 16, 2010.
Duley initially told police she fell asleep at the wheel before the car went into the river about 40 miles south of Columbia, but authorities questioned her story after finding no skid marks or signs of a crash.
Wearing a white linen shirt and pants, her wrists shackled at her waist, Duley spoke in a soft, wavering voice after pleading guilty to two counts of murder. Prosecutors did not make a deal with her, and she faces between 30 years and life in prison when she is sentenced later this month.
"I'd like to ask for forgiveness and to apologize to my family for all the hurt ... embarrassment and shame that I've brought to them because of this," she said. "I'm not a bad person at all. I've never been."
Police said Duley told them that, after being badgered by her sister and mother about her failings as a parent, Duley fled with her sons to a motel, where she held her hands over the boys' mouths. Her attorney, Carl B. Grant, said she tried to kill herself with an overdose of headache medication and slashed her wrists with a box cutter at the hotel. She wanted to die inside the car with her sons before changing her mind and climbing out, he said.
Investigators said she strapped the boys' bodies into their car seats, drove 10 miles to a boat ramp, and watched as the car rolled down a boat ramp into the water. Duley flagged down a passing motorist to call the Highway Patrol.
The scene of a car found submerged with children's bodies inside was reminiscent what happened in 1994. Smith is serving life in prison for killing her young sons by rolling her car into a lake in South Carolina's northwestern corner. Smith, who is white, initially claimed a black man carjacked her and drove off with the children.
Duley's relatives and attorney have said the young mother was depressed, out of a job and failing online classes. A month after her arrest, Duley's family was on television, telling Oprah Winfrey the woman was in a manic state and irate after a family fight.
"She was highly upset, raging, acting like a crazy person, nothing like I've ever seen her before," Helen Duley said of her daughter. "She was depressed about not having a means to take care of the children."
On Friday, Helen Duley tearfully begged Judge Edgar Dickson to show mercy on her daughter, whom she described as loving and gentle.
"She loved her children. She did, and I know she does," Helen Duley said. "She had to snap."
While in jail, Duley lost custody of a third child, who is now with Duley's mother. On Friday, both Duley's pastor and her attorney asked the judge to consider the 7-year-old girl's future relationship with her mother.
Solicitor David Pascoe did not ask the judge for a specific sentence, nor did he opt to seek the death penalty against Duley. On Friday, the prosecutor also noted that he turned down repeated requests from Duley's attorney to allow her to plead guilty to a lesser charge.
"I just can't, in good conscience, do that," Pascoe said. "Here, we had an intentional killing."
Before leaving the courtroom to return to jail to await that decision, Duley expressed her love for her children.
"I ask God every day just to allow me to keep the memory ... that I have of them," Duley said. "In spite of whatever I've gone through, I still have hope and joy in my heart that one day I will see them again."
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Minister of Tourism, Mr Marthinus Van Schalkwyk, addresses the Cape Town Press Club
The South African Reserve Bank reported that, over the past year, South Africa's travel receipts have increased by an encouraging R10,6 billion, or 14% year on year. In September, the Reserve Bank reported that travel receipts increased again in the second quarter of 2012, rising by R5 billion to R83, 5 billion. This is an all-time record high, and now far exceeds the level of travel receipts recorded during the second quarter of 2010, more or less at the time of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
The state of Travel and Tourism in South Africa
Globally, the outlook for travel and tourism is fairly optimistic. The United Nation's World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) indicates that the total number of tourist arrivals globally increased by 5% during the period January to June 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. This was an increase from 445 million in 2011 to 467 million in 2012. It is estimated that, by the end of 2012, total global tourist arrivals will surpass one billion, recording growth of between 3% and 4%. However, the forecast indicates that demand will slow down for the remaining six months of 2012. The 2012 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates further indicate that direct and indirect tourism's contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) was about R252 billion in 2011, which accounted for about 8,6% of total GDP. Tourism's direct and indirect contribution to employment was estimated at 1,2 million jobs in South Africa in 2011. The WTTC further indicated that travel and tourism in South Africa directly employs more people than the mining, communication services, automotive manufacturing and chemicals manufacturing sectors. In South Africa, tourist arrivals went up by 10,5% during the first six months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. This represented an increase from 3 996 760 in 2011 to 4 416 373 in 2012. This local growth figure is double the global growth figure recorded for the same period.
Government identified tourism as one of the key contributing sectors to the medium-term strategic priorities of growing the economy and creating decent work. This led to the development of the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS), which was approved by Cabinet in March 2011. The NTSS identified an increase in foreign tourist arrivals and growth of the domestic contribution as the most critical strategies. Our five focus areas are (i) the African market; (ii) emerging markets; (iii) sustaining traditional markets; (iv) business tourism, and (v) domestic tourism.
The African continent is starting to bear fruit and recorded a growth of 7% in tourists arrivals during January to June 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. North Africa recorded a growth of 11% whilst destinations in Sub-Saharan Africa registered a growth of 6%, largely due to the returning stability after the Arab Spring. The continent remains the main source of tourist arrivals to South Africa. Arrivals from the continent from January to June 2012 recorded a growth of 8.3%. The growth experience from the continent confirms the importance of this market for long term sustainability of the South African tourism industry, which is a global trend. AFCON 2013 presents an opportunity to further position South Africa's destination brand in the continent. In this regard, South African Tourism will run an extensive marketing campaign in the qualifying participating countries.
With regard to overseas markets, tourist arrivals registered a staggering growth of 17.1% during the same period under review. This was a growth from 993 364 during the first six months of 2011 to 1 163 477 during the same period in 2012. Growth was registered from all the regions:
From the emerging markets, the picture looks positive. Arrivals from China recorded 68,4% growth, with a record 60 272 tourist arrivals during the period under review. The launch of the SAA direct flight between Beijing and Johannesburg in January 2012 has certainly also contributed to this increase. By June 2012, China had become South Africa's fourth-largest source market for arrivals ahead of France and the Netherlands. Other BRICS countries also recorded significant growth during this period, with Brazil and India showing growth of 68,3% and 21,2% respectively. Growth from Brazil could be attributed to, amongst others, agreements signed between South African Tourism and some of Brazil's leading tour operators.
From our Traditional markets, the United Kingdom (UK) continues to be the main source market, with a total of 215 524 tourists arriving from that country during the first six months of 2012, which represented 5% growth over the first six months of 2011. The UK was followed by Germany, with a total of 118 776 tourist arrivals, which is 12,2% growth compared to 2011. Although Europe registered the lowest growth compared to other overseas regions, at 9,6%, it remains the largest source of tourist arrivals from overseas markets, accounting for 55% of all overseas arrivals.
Looking at business tourism, we, as government, continue to focus on business tourism as an area with significant growth potential. That is why we have announced the formation of the first South African National Convention Bureau (SANCB). We remain among the top-15 'long-haul' business events destinations in the world, and we are the premier business events destination in Africa. For the next five years, South Africa has already secured over 200 international conferences, of which 115 are hosted by international associations, which are estimated to attract 300 000 delegates and provide an economic boost of more than R1,6 billion to the economy. In 2011, according to our departure survey, we received 392 000 business travellers, of whom 140 000 were pure meetings, incentive, conference and events (MICE) delegates.
Domestically, the total tourist spend went up from R9,2 billion in 2011 to an estimated R10,2 billion in 2012. This was due to an increase in average spend per trip, which was recorded as R870 this time around compared to R690 in 2011. A domestic tourism strategy to turn around this market's performance was launched in May 2012. This is supported by a campaign that is currently running in the national media under the theme "Vaya Mzansi – whatever you're looking for, it's here".
Turning to tourism business and accommodation performance: Statistics released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) indicate that total income for accommodation increased by 14,3% during the period June to August 2012 compared to the same period in 2011. Income from accommodation increased by 13,4% in the three months ended August 2012 compared to the three months ended August 2011. This increase was due to a 10,5% growth in the number of stay-unit nights sold.
The third-quarter index results of the TBCSA FNB Tourism Business Index (TBI) show that tourism business performance has returned to the highs of the first quarter, following a somewhat disappointing second-quarter report. For the third quarter, tourism businesses registered a performance index of 101, which is an overall improvement from the second-quarter index of 88,2. Notably, the third-quarter TBI also marks the first quarter in which the accommodation sector showed a positive outlook in terms of employment. In this quarter, the performance index for tourism businesses was higher, at 103,3. The latest results show us that there is a positive balance in both accommodation and other tourism businesses.
The South African Reserve Bank reported that, over the past year, South Africa's travel receipts have increased by an encouraging R10,6 billion, or 14% year on year. In September, the Reserve Bank reported that travel receipts increased again in the second quarter of 2012, rising by R5 billion to R83, 5 billion. This is an all-time record high, and now far exceeds the level of travel receipts recorded during the second quarter of 2010, more or less at the time of the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
With the constantly changing global environment, positioning of the country's brand becomes the highest priority. Our growth in the South African tourism sector can be ascribed to our marketing approach and our investment in targeted brand-building. We also focused on niche product development, such as the cultural and heritage tourism product offerings, and on balancing leisure and business tourism. The National Department of Tourism will continue to work together with partner departments, agencies and industry to ensure that the South African tourism sector remains globally competitive. Some of the critical collaborations in this regard include travel facilitation, airlift strategy implementation and strengthening domestic tourism.
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Economists Burst Right-Wing Media Accusation That Fed Stimulus Is Designed To Help Obama
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Right-wing media figures are claiming that the Federal Reserve is trying to boost President Obama's reelection chances by taking new measures -- commonly referred to as quantitative easing -- to stimulate the economy and boost employment. In fact, the Fed regularly acts in the months before a presidential election, and economists have argued that current economic conditions warrant additional stimulus.
Fed Announced Additional Monetary Stimulus To Boost Employment, Economic Growth
CNN: "The Federal Reserve Announced Plans To Unleash More Stimulus." A September 13 CNNMoney article reported that the Fed announced a new stimulus effort aimed at boosting employment and economic growth:
The Federal Reserve announced plans to unleash more stimulus Thursday, in its third attempt at a controversial program to rev up the U.S. economy.
The policy, known as quantitative easing and often abbreviated as QE3, entails buying $40 billion in mortgage-backed securities each month. The end date remains up in the air, as the Fed will re-evaluate the strength of the economy in coming months. [CNNMoney, 9/13/12]
Right-Wing Media Claim Fed Stimulus "Designed To Revive Obama's Election Chances"
Rush Limbaugh: Fed Stimulus "Is Not Designed To Revive The Economy; This Is Designed To Revive Obama's Election Chances." Rush Limbaugh claimed on his radio show that the Fed's stimulus "will create the illusion that things are working with, what, 55 days before the election. That's all this is." He added: "This is not designed to revive the economy; this is designed to revive Obama's election chances. That's all this is." Limbaugh also claimed that the Fed will continue to "purchase these assets until the outlook for Obama's job improves is what they really mean. It's his job they're worried about." [Premiere Radio Networks, The Rush Limbaugh Show, 9/13/12]
Drudge Report: "Election Manipulation: New Pumping Begins!!" The Drudge Report linked to a CNBC article about the Fed's stimulus using the headline, "Election Manipulation: New Pumping Begins!!" From the Drudge Report:
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Fox's Dagen McDowell: Fed Stimulus Is "A Big Fat Campaign Contribution To Mr. Barack Obama By Ben Bernanke." On Fox News' Cavuto on Business, Fox News' Dagen McDowell said that the Fed's stimulus is "a big fat campaign contribution to Mr. Barack Obama by Ben Bernanke," the Federal Reserve chairman. Host Neil Cavuto also suggested Bernanke was doing a favor for Obama by announcing the Fed stimulus this close to the election:
DAGEN MCDOWELL: To paraphrase the Wall Street Journal, this was a big fat campaign contribution to Mr. Barack Obama by Ben Bernanke, and boy did he try and separate himself from the politics of this. Talked about it in the press conference this past week, saying it's only about the economy, but you look at how that market reacted the day of this announcement.
They -- the Federal Reserve could have waited. As well telegraphed as this has been, they could have just changed the date that interest rates would stay at zero and not done anything else, wait until after the November elections, but he decided not to, and hallelujah, the White House is celebrating.
CAVUTO: Does it have anything to do -- Mitt Romney's already made clear he would not replace Ben Bernanke with Ben Bernanke, he wants someone else, and he's said this through the primary campaign. The president has been very supportive of Bernanke, and I'm just wondering whether this is Bernanke's way of saying I remember what you said, Governor, and I remember what you've done, Mr. President. [Fox News, Cavuto on Business, 9/15/12]
Fox & Friends Co-Hosts Suggested That Fed Easing Was A Political, Not Economic, Decision. On Fox & Friends, co-host Gretchen Carlson asked whether the Fed easing was "an election, kind of a political" decision, while co-host Steve Doocy suggested that Bernanke had announced new stimulus because he feared for his job. Doocy stated: "And the thing about Bernanke is, he's -- I'm sure he's got a television in his office, he's heard that Mitt Romney has said that if elected, Mitt Romney would fire Ben Bernanke and that's not good for him." [Fox News, Fox & Friends, 9/17/12]
Economists: Fed Had "Plenty Of Justification To Act"
Michael Woodford: "What [The Fed] Did Is Definitely A Step In The Right Direction." In an interview with The Washington Post's Dylan Matthews, monetary economist and Columbia University professor Michael Woodford said of the Fed's decision, "I personally would have gone further but I think what [the Fed] did is definitely a step in the right direction." [The Washington Post, 9/15/12]
Dean Baker: The Fed "Should Have Taken A Step Like QE3 Months Ago." Economist Dean Baker, the co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, explained to Media Matters that the Fed "should have taken a step like [its new stimulus] months ago":
The Fed has a dual mandate, it is supposed to promote price stability and full employment. There is zero issue of inflation, there is no evidence of inflation rising, except for a few commodities whose price is determined by world markets, not Fed actions.
By contrast, the economy is well below full employment. This means that the Fed should be doing everything it can to try to promote full employment. It should have taken a step like QE3 months ago. Its delay needlessly slowed the economy and job creation. [Statement to Media Matters, 9/17/12]
Tim Duy: Fed Had "Plenty Of Justification To Act." Ten days before the Fed's announcement, University of Oregon economist Tim Duy looked at data regarding the labor market and inflation and concluded that economic conditions were "providing the Fed with plenty of justification to act." Duy added, "Of course, that was the case three meetings ago," which was a reference to the Fed's Federal Open Market Committee meetings that take place every six weeks and focus on monetary policy. [Fed Watch, 9/3/12]
AEI Economist Stephen Oliner: "I Agree With Those Who Say The Fed Should Do More." Stephen Oliner, a resident scholar at the conservative American Enterprise Institute and former Fed economist, wrote in July, "I agree with those who say the Fed should do more":
All eyes are on the Fed today, as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concludes its fifth policy meeting of the year. Expectations are running high for further easing at this meeting to support the anemic economy. Some Fed-watchers expect the FOMC to announce a new asset-purchase program, the most aggressive option on the table.
No matter what the FOMC does, it will be criticized in some quarters. If it chooses not to undertake a new round of asset purchases, commentators on the left again will lambast the Fed for doing too little to bring down unemployment. At the same time, conservative economists have criticized the Fed for venturing too far down the path of unconventional policies, and they fear that the Fed's asset purchases have greatly increased the risk of future inflation. A further expansion of the Fed's balance sheet will only stoke their ire.
I agree with those who say the Fed should do more. The Fed has a dual mandate to promote price stability and full employment. But in responding to the financial crisis, the FOMC has shown little appetite for an amount of stimulus that would push inflation above its target rate of 2 percent, even temporarily. Indeed, Chairman Bernanke has called the idea "reckless". The FOMC has been unwilling to exploit the short-term trade-off between inflation and unemployment permitted by the dual mandate. [American Enterprise Institute, 7/31/12]
There Is "Plenty Of Precedent" For Fed Action In An Election Year
NY Times: "Fed Has Announced Policy Changes In September Or October During 10 Of The Last 15 Presidential Election Years." In an article headlined "Economic Stimulus as the Election Nears? It's Been Done Before," The New York Times reported that "[w]hile some analysts have argued that the Fed is less likely to act in an election year, history offers evidence to the contrary." He continued, "The Fed has announced policy changes in September or October during 10 of the last 15 presidential election years, dating back to 1952. During the last presidential election, the Fed slashed interest rates repeatedly as it responded to the financial crisis. In 2004, the Fed raised rates in June, August and September." [The New York Times, 9/11/12]
Credit Suisse: "There Is Plenty Of Precedent For Fed Action Ahead Of A Presidential Election." In a research note examining the Fed's history of acting in an election year, Swiss financial services group Credit Suisse said that "there is plenty of precedent for Fed action ahead of a Presidential Election." [Credit Suisse, 9/7/12]
Economists: If Fed Wanted To Help Obama, It Should Have Acted Months Ago
Baker: "If Bernanke Was Trying To Help Obama, He Should Have Moved Months Ago." Baker added in his statement to Media Matters, "As a practical matter, the latest action will have at most a trivial effect by November. If Bernanke was trying to help Obama, he should have moved months ago." [Statement to Media Matters, 9/17/12]
Daniel Altman: "Some People, Especially Certain Presidential Incumbents Running For Reelection, Would Have Liked To See This Happen Earlier." Daniel Altman, an economist at New York University's Stern School of Business and the chief economist at Big Think, wrote that the only way the Fed's actions could boost Obama's reelection chances in the short term is "through the spike in the stock market that followed the Fed's announcement." He added that "rising markets don't necessarily translate into higher consumption and new jobs." [Foreign Policy, 9/17/12]
Joseph Gagnon: Fed Program Will Likely Take Six Months To Affect Unemployment And Growth. Joseph Gagnon, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and a former top economist at the Federal Reserve, told The Washington Post that it will likely take about six months for the Fed's stimulus to affect unemployment and growth. From The Washington Post:
According to Joseph Gagnon, a fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, it will most likely take about six months before the Fed's new stimulus program has any noticeable effect on unemployment and growth.
Gagnon bases that estimate on a 2009 study by Jean Boivin, Michael Kiley and Frederic Mishkin, which found that central bank actions tend to start influencing economic growth about six months after they're announced, on average, while their effects dwindle after about two years. Occasionally, central bank actions can take effect more rapidly -- in the aftermath of the 1992 financial crisis in Sweden, the Sveriges Riksbank managed to depreciate the currency 20 percent and boost the country's economic fortunes fairly quickly.
Add it all up, and it's unlikely that QE3 will sway the presidential election this fall. The stock market will rise and economic confidence might go up. But unemployment and economic growth likely won't get an extra lift until early next year. If Bernanke had wanted to assist President Obama's reelection campaign, he should have announced this program six months ago. [The Washington Post, 9/14/12]
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This article was published 15/2/2013 (1647 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
MOON ALERT Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 2:30 until 4 p.m. After that the moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Hopefully, you accomplished as much as possible in the last two days because that wonderful energetic focus seems to be slipping out of the picture. Don't be hard on yourself. It's just what it is. In fact, you might feel tired, listless and vaguely confused. No biggie. Get some rest.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
After successfully steering the efforts of others (in the last two days) to hopefully coincide with your own, you have to let go. Be careful about money matters because things are not completely clear. Check with the Moon Alert above. Be careful and cautious.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Today the moon eventually moves into your sign but even then, clarity seems to elude you. Don't worry because many feel this way today. Keep a watchful eye on your money and your possessions and don't fall for anything that looks too good to be true. Be circumspect.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
You might feel vaguely restless and uncertain. Or you might find yourself second-guessing yourself. This is all minor stuff, really. (And by the way, a lot of others feel this way as well.) Just accept whatever help is offered to you, which is quite likely.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Relations with others, especially females, might be confusing today. Make no assumptions. Spell everything out clearly so that you know what is expected of you and vice versa. You might go so far as to repeat back to others what they have said to you just to be sure.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Go gently today because misunderstandings with others, especially female authority figures, are very likely. Furthermore, whatever you do seems to be high viz, so these misunderstandings could be public. Go carefully; go slowly.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
This is not an ideal day to make travel plans because you are indecisive. First one thing appeals, then another. Or perhaps you set off in one direction and find you cannot continue. This same wishy-washy approach could apply to studying something.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Be careful if you are discussing inheritances, shared property and such because it's easy to be confused. Furthermore, it's easy to be reluctant to stand up for yourself or defend your own best interests. Try to avoid important decisions.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Although you're eager to get things done and are still going at a busy pace, confusion with partners and close friends is likely today. This will only create havoc; therefore, you must slow down and try extra hard to be clear. (For your own sake as well as others.)
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Your focus on money, cash flow and possessions continues. However, today, whether at work or in any task you attempt, something is confusing. This confusion could even extend to your health. Fortunately, these are minor matters. Just let things be.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Romantic confusion is par for the course, which is why romantic partners might be at odds with each other or feeling misunderstood. Parents should be extra patient with children as well. It's a mildly confusing, goofy day. Things can look rosier than they actually are.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Relations with family members are a tad challenging today primarily because people can easily make wrong assumptions. Don't second-guess others. Ask what they want and expect of you. In turn, tell others what you expect and want from them. (Unexpressed expectations almost always lead to disappointment.)
Basketball player Michael Jordan (1963) shares your birthday. You are resilient and strong, yet this is often a mask for a very sensitive interior. You often feel you need to have your defences up against the world. You are affectionate and ready to defend not only yourself, but also family members and loved ones. You embrace your beliefs fervently. Grab every opportunity to learn something in the year ahead because it will help you in 2014.


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So Sandy Alderson, speaking with reporters following Tuesday night's loss to the Marlins, was quite definitive about Jason Bay.
The Mets are mercifully planning to sit him against right-handed pitchers. But against lefties, he'll get his shot.
From a 2012 perspective, this makes some sense. They have Mike Baxter and Jordany Valdespin to use against righties. Against lefties, they have Scott Hairston, and… that's it, really.
There's an argument for getting Baxter and Valdespin reps against lefties as well, to see if either one profiles as more than a platoon player at best.
But the Mets owe Jason Bay $19 million next year, whether he is playing for them or not. If there is any useful baseball left in him, not only does it behoove the Mets to find it, he'd be a right-handed outfield bat that is largely missing from the organization in general. So he would also fill a need.
That is not to say that a Bay revival is likely, or even plausible. But let's say he has a one percent chance of approaching the player he was in 2009.
Well, consider that if the Mets pick up the options on R.A. Dickey and David Wright, they will owe more than $73 million to six players. They have several arbitration eligible players in Daniel Murphy, Ike Davis and Bobby Parnell who they aren't likely to let go, and who will certainly earn more than the league minimum. Let's pencil them in for around $1 million apiece.
If they were to fill out the remaining 16 roster spots at the league minimum, that takes the Mets to around $84 million without any additions whatsoever. The budget this season was $91 million, if you're keeping score.
So here's the question: if we assume that the Mets aren't increasing their expenditures on player salaries in 2013- and there's absolutely no reason to think that they will- can they find someone with a one percent chance of being Jason Bay 2009 within that budget?
It's unlikely. If they do, they can always send Jason Bay packing at that point.
Meanwhile, letting him play against lefties to maximize that non-zero chance doesn't seem so crazy.


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Missouri knocks out Texas A&M
Updated 12:11 am, Friday, March 15, 2013
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Instead of heading to the third round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Texas A&M's next step this season is waiting to see if it might head to the National Invitation Tournament.
Sixth-seeded Missouri defeated 11th-seed A&M 62-50 on Thursday night in the SEC tournament's second round, ending the Aggies' farfetched hopes of making the NCAA tournament by winning the league tourney.
The 18-15 Aggies will now wait on whether they'll make the NIT for the first time since 2005, after playing in the NCAA postseason from 2006-11 under then-coaches Billy Gillispie and Mark Turgeon. A&M missed the NCAA and NIT tournaments last season in coach Billy Kennedy's first year with a 14-18 record.
"I think it's a long shot that we get to the NIT," Kennedy admitted following the Aggies' fifth loss in their last seven games. "You've got to win games late in the year, and we've come up a little bit short."
The Aggies had advanced to the SEC tournament's second round with a 71-62 victory over 14th-seeded Auburn on Wednesday night, while Missouri (23-9) had waited on the winner. Missouri will play Ole Miss on Friday.
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Missouri avenged a 70-68 loss on Feb. 7 in College Station, and the Tigers won for only the third time in their last dozen games against the Aggies. The programs had played the previous 16 seasons as Big 12 members before both schools made the move to the SEC last summer.
"We learned from our mistakes," Missouri's Alex Oriakhi said of the difference between the first and second games this season against the Aggies. "And our defense this time was a lot better than how we played last time – and defense is key. Now the challenge is for us to do it again against Ole Miss."
Missouri has won four of its last five games – and that lone loss was a 64-62 setback at Tennessee last Saturday in the regular-season finale. The Tigers led the Aggies comfortably most of the way before 11,798 fans in Bridgestone Arena, and were led by Oriakhi's 13 points. Four players scored in double digits for the balanced Tigers.
"It was an ugly game, which I thought was to our advantage in some ways," Kennedy said. "Their length and their defense forced us into not being able to make shots. Missouri's size was a factor, and so was their defensive effort. It just wasn't our night, and (Wednesday) night took a lot out of us.
"We were slow to balls and we had some good looks that we didn't knock them down."
Aggies guard Elston Turner, after scoring a game-high 22 points with a broken pinky on his left (non-shooting) hand against Auburn, scored 7 points on 3 of 17 shooting against Missouri.
"We wanted six eyes on him at all times," Missouri coach Frank Haith said. "Keion (Bell) did an outstanding job defending him, and we rotated guys on him. With a scorer like that, we just wanted to make sure our attention was on him at all times. Every shot he took, we wanted to make sure was contested."
Added Turner: "It was just a combination of me missing good looks and my hand kind of bothering me from midway through the first half through the rest of the game."
Fellow senior Ray Turner picked up his fourth foul early in the second half and fouled out with five minutes remaining, and was largely ineffective throughout his 22 minutes with 8 points and four rebounds.
The NIT bracket is revealed following the NCAA tournament announcement on Sunday night.
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NEW YORK ( TheDeal) -- Softbank Corp. chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son questioned the math underlying Dish Network Corp.'s rival bid for Sprint Nextel Corp. during an investor presentation earlier this week. Son suggested there was no need for the Japanese carrier to improve its offer, which he maintained is better than one submitted by Charlie Ergen's Dish Network in mid-April. "Why would we
raise the bid ?" Son asked. Shares of Sprint gained 4 cents, or roughly 0.6% to $7.09 on Wednesday. Both Softbank and Dish included a mix of cash and stock in their offers for Sprint. The companies have differing ideas about how to value the equity in the post-merger company. When Softbank announced a $20.1 billion investment in Sprint in exchange for a 70% stake in October, it did not ascribe a per share value to the deal. Ergen has said that Dish's $25.5 billion offer comes to $7 per share, including $4.76 in cash and $2.24 in equity of the combined companies. The stock has traded above Dish's offer price. The satellite TV mogul said that Softbank's offer amounted to $6.22 per share, or $4.03 in cash and $2.16 in stock. Son took issue with the proposal on Tuesday. "Is it right? Is it true? Is it misleading?" he asked. "I would say the number is wrong, totally wrong." Son said that Dish's $7 per share valuation should be adjusted for dilution, added debt, Softbank's $600 million breakup fee, $400 million in other transaction expenses and Sprint's higher cost of capital for the year or so that it would take Ergen to close the deal. After those costs, Son suggested, Dish's offer would be $6.05 per share. Son said that Softbank's offer, before synergies, comes to $6.38 per share, including $4.03 in cash and $2.35 in equity, for a 5% premium to Dish. And unlike Dish, Softbank has a large business. It is in Japan, of course, so the company could not enjoy many of the benefits of combining operations. However, Son said on Tuesday that a combined Sprint and Softbank would be the top customer for Ericsson AB, Alcatel-Lucent SA and Samsung Corp. It would be one of the top buyers of Apple Inc.'s iPhone. The benefits of this scale in handsets and networking gear, plus Softbank's wireless expertise, would generate $2 billion in savings and improvements, Son said. The benefits would push the value of its offer to $7.65 per share.


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Diane W. Shannon, MD, MPH
Breastfeeding comes with many health benefits for both you and your baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recognizes human milk as the preferred nutrition source for infants. For women who choose to breastfeed, doing so may prove more difficult when it is time to go back to work. Returning to work outside the home during the first year after birth can create barriers to breastfeeding and may cause women to stop nursing when they return to work.
Studies have found evidence that breastfeeding decreases your child's risk of ear infections,
pulmonary infections, diarrhea, obesity, sudden infant death syndrome, and many other conditions. For these reasons, the AAP now recommends breastfeeding for the first year of a child's life.
Breastfeeding also benefits mom by reducing the risk of postpartum depression, speeding the return to pre-pregnancy weight, and possibly reducing the risk of several serious diseases including
breast cancers,
high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.
Breastfeeding also provides health benefits to infant. Since breastfed infants tend to be sick less often, working mothers who breastfeed avoid lost days at work.
By breastfeeding, you will also strengthen the mother-infant bond, which will help boost your confidence. A woman's confidence in herself as a mother may be vulnerable when she becomes separated for her infant for long periods of time. Continuing to breastfeed serves as a constant reminder of the mother-infant bond despite the pressures a new mother may encounter during the workday.
Finally, mothers may find breastfeeding convenient, since they avoid the preparation and expense that formula feeding requires.
There are several challenges you may encounter when you return to work as a breastfeeding mom. Working mothers who breastfeed usually have concerns about producing enough milk for their babies. Long work hours and stress can decrease their milk supply. In addition, working moms who breastfeed may be more fatigued and may need to plan their time more carefully than bottle-feeding moms.
Other challenges faced by breastfeeding moms at work include finding time and space to pump breast milk during a workday and lack of support at the workplace. How can you overcome these potential barriers and make a smooth transition to becoming a breastfeeding mom who works outside the home?
Planning is one of the most important steps for overcoming the challenges of continuing to breastfeed after returning to work.
Here are some practical tips to ensure a smooth transition back to the workplace:
Don't let anyone tell you that breastfeeding and working outside the home are mutually exclusive. With careful planning and forethought, you can do a good job at work and be a nursing mom.
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Women's Health—US Department of Health and Human Services
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