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By John F. Piper Jr., Ph.D., '07H Professor of History and Dean of the College, Emeritus
James E. Douthat became the 14th president of Lycoming College in summer 1989. The college held his formal inauguration on April 6, 1990, in the Lamade Gymnasium. On that occasion, he said: "The world needs many places like Lycoming College where the goal is not only to educate our students to be prepared for work, but also to be truly prepared for their life's work by the development of character, the support of morality, the centeredness of humanity, the willingness of sacrifice. We must all strive to be liberally educated – to have the habits of continuous learning, to know how to ask the right questions, and to wrestle with the consequences of our own judgments." When he retired in summer 2013, he had served for 24 years, which makes him the third longest serving president in the college's history.
The previous two decades before his arrival had been difficult ones for higher education in the United States in general and at Lycoming in particular. Stagnant enrollments and low faculty and staff morale were part of the Lycoming story. President Douthat began his career at the college by creating a strategic planning process, which set an important forward-looking tone among all the constituents of the college. This led to an important curriculum review that included a renewal and extension of the liberal arts and sciences commitment. At the same time, a new director of admissions, Jim Spencer, was showing dramatic success in recruiting new students. Part of the planning process involved setting goals for increasing the endowment.
The first 10 years of Douthat's presidency were among the most significant in the 200-year history of the college. A new faculty governance system gave the faculty a much greater role in the governance of the college. The student body increased to about 1,500. A major gift of computers made it possible for Lycoming to make a great leap forward in computerization. The new curriculum encouraged dramatic growth in the study of foreign languages. Athletic teams had remarkable success. The college built a new athletic facility, the Robert Shangraw Athletic Complex, and made substantial additions to the Wertz Student Center.
Two dramatic developments were the direct result of Douthat's leadership. First, the endowment grew from a little more than $17 million in 1989 to $71 million in 2000, which in the context of Lycoming was a dramatic four-fold growth. Second, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching had classified Lycoming as a regional liberal arts institution. In August 2000, the Carnegie Foundation reclassified the college and named it as one of 213 national liberal arts colleges. In the years after 2000, President Douthat sustained these two developments. In particular, the endowment has continued to grow. On the occasion of his retirement it reached $191 million, an 11-fold growth since his inauguration, providing more funds for the enhancement of the programs of the college.
For more information about the history of Lycoming, consult "Lycoming College 1812-2012" by John F. Piper, Jr. and the Lycoming College Digital Archives: http://www.lycoming.edu/library/archives/.


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The Kent Historical Society is marking 150 years of railroading in Kent with a special illustrated presentation by the noted historian and author H. Roger Grant.
Grant's presentation, which will appeal to people interested in both railroad history and local history, will focus on the career and president of long-time Erie Railroad executive Robert Woodruff. The Erie's corporate culture and over-all situation in mid-century will be examined, as well as the role of Kent as division headquarters for the line through Northeastern Ohio.
The "All About Kent" series program will be held at 7 p.m. April 4, at Christ Episcopal Church at 118 S. Mantua St. (S.R. 43) in Kent. A reception will be held at the Pufferbelly Restaurant (the former Erie Depot, 152 Franklin Ave., Kent), immediately following the program.
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Like mother, like daughter.
Supermodel Christie Brinkley, 59, certainly passed on the modeling gene to her adorable daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook, 15, who just snagged her first advertising campaign. The blonde teen now represents Claire's, posing for the accessories chain's new back-to-school ads in a chic braid while flashing a familiar megawatt smile.
"The products at Claire's are so fun and cool," Sailor told WWD of the national accessories chain. As for following in her mother's footsteps, she said she wouldn't mind emulating the former swimsuit model's successful career. "I would love to be a professional model," she said.
Christie Brinkley told WWD she believes the benefits of modeling "far outweigh the negatives," but that she's still going to wait until Sailor finishes high school before encouraging her to pursue the profession more seriously.
"Sailor is first and foremost a student," Brinkley said. "Getting a good education will remain her primary focus. But I do think modeling is a great learning experience."
Sailor joins a growing list of famous offspring opting to pose in front of the camera, and having a celebrity last name often helps open doors. Alec Baldwin's daughter, Ireland Baldwin, has posed for media outlets; Romeo Beckham is the face of Burberry; Andie McDowell's daughter, Sarah Margaret Qualley, has walked the runway for high-end designers such as Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti; and the late Anna Nicole Smith's daughter Dannielynn posed for Guess.
In 2012, Cindy Crawford responded to critics when it was announced that her daughter Kaia Gerber, then 10, had posed for the Young Versace line. Crawford told The Daily that didn't necessarily mean her child was old enough to devote herself to modeling.
"At this point, she's too young to pursue a career," Crawford said. "She did one picture and it ended up going everywhere... There aren't even a handful of jobs for a 10-year-old girl. But if she's 17 and wants to try it, of course, what can I say?"
Famous faces: Supermodels then and now
They were once "just" supermodels, now they're designers, business owners, TV judges and moms. Take a look at these gorgeous ladies as they were at the height of their celebrity — and now.
Famous faces: Supermodels then and nowof
Born Lesley Hornby, Twiggy entered the fashion world as a teenager in the swinging '60s, becoming well-known for her androgynous physique, large eyes and cropped hair. Since being dubbed "the face of 1966" by the Daily Express, she's gone on to act on screen, stage and television. She also had a stint as a judge on the reality show "America's Next Top Model."
Famous faces: Supermodels then and nowof
Christy Turlington
Christy Turlington has graced over 500 magazine covers since she started modeling as a teenager. Now 44, she has earned a master's degree in public health from Columbia University and is married to Ed Burns, with whom she has two children.Getty Images / Getty Images
Famous faces: Supermodels then and nowof
Claudia Schiffer
German-born Claudia Schiffer was first spotted in a nightclub at the age of 17, and went on to become one of the world's most highly-photographed models, appearing on over 700 magazine covers throughout her career. Since her modeling heyday Schiffer has performed in films, designed her own fashion collection and acted as a U.K. Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.WireImage, Getty Images / WireImage, Getty Images
Famous faces: Supermodels then and nowof
Elle Macpherson
Dubbed "The Body" in the 1980s, Elle Macpherson has made a record five appearances on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue during her career. Post-modeling she started successful lingerie and skin care lines. The 48-year-old is now the host and producer of NBC's "Fashion Star."Getty Images / Getty Images
Famous faces: Supermodels then and nowof
Linda Evangelista
A longtime muse of photographer Steven Meisel, Linda Evangelista has appeared on over 600 magazine covers. Now 47, she has one child with billionaire Frenchman Francois-Henri Pinault. Proving that beauty knows no age, she became the new face of Talbots in June 2010.WireImage / WireImage
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Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum became the first German Victoria's Secret Angel in 1997, at the age of 24. Now 39, she's still strutting down the runway, appearing most recently as a host and model at the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. This busy lady is also a host and executive producer of Project Runway, and a mother to four children.
"The ultimate beauty secret for a woman getting older is, Don't be too thin! It is always better to have a little meat on your bones," she told Self in 2010.WireImage / WireImage
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Marisa Berenson
Yves Saint Laurent called Marisa Berenson, granddaughter of fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, "the girl of the Seventies." Since her supermodeling days, the 65 year old has broken into the movie industry — most recently appearing in the 2010 film "I Am Love."Getty Images / Getty Images
Famous faces: Supermodels then and nowof
Naomi Campbell
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Christie Brinkley
Christie Brinkley, 59, became famous for her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers in the late '70s and spent 25 years as the face of CoverGirl. More recently she's had guest roles on television shows like Parks and Recreation. "I don't ever apply makeup without scrubbing my face first," the mother of three told People in 2011. "And I'm very careful with my makeup. Too much emphasizes your wrinkles."WireImage, Getty Images / WireImage, Getty Images
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Cindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford and her signature mole shot to worldwide fame as the supermodel became a household name in the '80s. Now 46, she has two children and several business ventures, including a line of furniture. "As I've gotten older I wear less makeup," she tweeted in 2012. "It can make you look older, and hopefully we get more comfortable in our skin."WireImage, AP / WireImage, AP
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Helena Christensen
Helena Christensen has had several titles throughout her career: Beauty queen, Victoria's Secret Angel, photographer and creative director for Nylon magazine. The mom of one, now 44, even launched her own clothing line in 2006 and has continued modeling in fashion campaigns.AP / AP
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Iman spent 14 years as one of the top fashion models in the world. These days she's married to David Bowie and keeps busy with her successful cosmetics company, Iman Cosmetics, which she started in 1994.WireImage, Getty Images / WireImage, Getty Images
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Jerry Hall
Fashion model and actress Jerry Hall still isn't camera shy, recently posing nude with her 28-year-old daughter Lizzy Jagger in a campaign to raise awareness of overfishing. Hall, 56, also became the face of Invisible Zinc Skincare in 2010.Getty Images / Getty Images
Famous faces: Supermodels then and nowof
Kate Moss
Famous for her waifish figure, Kate Moss was discovered at the age of 14 and went on to become the face of Calvin Klein, Burberry, Dior and many other labels. She continues to model today and has designed a collection for Topshop. Moss, 39, married British musician Jamie Hince in 2007.AP / AP
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Lauren Hutton
Lauren Hutton, 69, has graced the cover of Vogue 26 times throughout her glamorous career. Fired by Revlon at 40, she made a comeback as a model in the '90s before posing nude in Big magazine at the age of 61.WireImage, Getty Images / WireImage, Getty Images
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Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks started modeling at 15, eventually becoming a Victoria's Secret Angel and the first-ever African American model chosen for the cover of the lingerie company's catalogue. Now 39, Banks hasn't shied away from being honest about the aging process. "My butt's kind of sagging. It doesn't look as good. My boobs are kind of sagging, too!" she told In Touch in 2012.Getty Images / Getty Images


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Ever since John Cena came to RAW as a result of the Draft Lottery all I have been hearing on various Discussion Forums it 'Cena Sucks!' I am one of the very few people that disagree with that. I have had many 'debates' with a lot of people about John Cena since mid last year, and for most of the time it seemed I was losing each of them; then I began a search, a search for the reasons why John Cena DOESN'T suck. And for the last couple of weeks I have posted this and have received absolutely NO feedback. Here is my argument:
First of all, let's define the very first thing comes to mind when we say [place name here] sucks: In-ring ability. Right now the complaint is that John Cena uses five or six moves. What you need to remember is that WWE base their shows on storylines over actual matches. John Cena plays a gimmick; the gimmick is a streetwise thug. Now, when was the last time you saw a fight between two thugs in which one of them began a chain wrestling competition" Exactly. Cena can play this gimmick well, and so limits his wrestling to those six moves. So, where is my evidence he had decent wrestling ability before he won the title" See for yourself. Early WWE SmackDown! days and especially in OVW, he was a great wrestler. Think back to his first match with Kurt Angle a few years ago; great match I would say, and it wasn't just because of Kurt. But in-ring ability doesn't mean just wrestling, it also means selling, which he is excellent at (I would even say he sometimes over-sells). Then there is ring presence/psychology; his moves are executed with perfect timing, and his psychology is way up in the leagues of Triple H and Chris Benoit - at least in my opinion. This was the easiest point of discussion to discover.
Second, what gets a wrestler pushed" Crowd reactions. Before he had the title, and after he won the title he could be described as the biggest drawer and greatest face in the WWE at the time. Now he seems to have fallen, as he gets booed on a weekly basis for mainly having a bad gimmick. I do not like the gimmick, but guess what, it is not Cena's fault. He was told to do the gimmick and he does it with a smile on his face. Anyone else that would have attempted that gimmick would have failed within a couple of weeks; yet he rose to main event level and won the title at WrestleMania. And he still draws, but mainly to children and females for his looks. But, all you need to do is realise that the gimmick was not his idea, and this was pretty easy to realise.
Okay, what's next" Something that can make or break a wrestler would be what he is like behind the scenes. John Cena, backstage, is said to be three things. 1) A Nice Guy. This will explain why he over-sells, and how he (used to) put people over. Easy to work with, has no enemies, friends with everyone, you name it. 2) Has A Great Work-Rate. When was the last time you heard he never turned up for an autograph signing, or was late to a show" He does what ever is told of him by writers and management ( i.e. his gimmick). And 3) He Is Very Respectful. When he was a mid-card talent, he always seemed like the underdog midway through the match, and for some reason he barely used any offence; in my opinion, that was because he didn't want to slip up or come across as arrogant, and also because he respects the veterans and those higher up the card than him. For all of these reasons, guys like Hogan and Triple H and as I discovered, even Stone Cold Steve Austin have said they would like to work with him.
What else makes a Superstar" The Look" Check. Mic Skills" Check, and is close to being in the same league as The Rock. Youth" Check.
So in closing, I have provided evidence of why John Cena doesn't suck, and in fact have provided reasons why he is at the top of the business at the moment. I can't wait to see how many people disagree (which will be most) and reasons why they disagree.
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Sexual harassment is defined under North Carolina law as unwelcome conduct that is of a sexual nature, which includes both verbal and physical actions. The types of sexual harassment that are most common when done by an employer are sexual advances, the exchange of workplace favoritism for sexual favors, and the creation of a hostile work environment that is overly sexual.
How does North Carolina Law Prohibit Sexual Harassment?
First, Rocky Mount employers can be required to establish company policies that specifically address sexual harassment in the workplace. These must be posted in a visible area such as a break room. Such policies should include items such as contact information for reporting harassment incidents, procedures for filing claims, and any corrective or preventative measures should a claim be proven.
There are also agencies which are appointed by federal and North Carolina law for the specific purpose of handling sexual harassment cases. Such agencies have the authority to investigate work sites to determine if the complaints they receive in Rocky Mount are true. Additionally, these laws prohibit employers from firing an employee for alleging sexual harassment or taking any action in retaliation to a claim.
How can a North Carolina attorney help?
A claim for sexual harassment may be difficult to investigate and establish without the proper expertise in the relevant areas of law. The federal officers who investigate claims of sexual harassment are, unfortunately, often too busy to give much attention to any one claim. Accordingly, hiring a lawyer in Rocky Mount might be the best way to ensure that your claim is filed within the deadlines specified by North Carolina for sexual harassment matters.
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Life in Rocky MountRocky Mount is located along the coastal plains of North Carolina. It was formally incorporated on February 28, 1867. The 2010 census reported the city's population as 57477 people.
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Re: Change of Administrator and Custodian
The Directors of the Company would like to announce that the Company have appointed The Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland in place of BNY Mellon Trust Company (Ireland) Limited as custodian of its assets pursuant to the Custodian Agreement dated 31 March 2011. The Custodian provides safe custody for the Company's assets. The Custodian was established by Royal Charter in 1783 and is one of Ireland's largest banks. As at 28 February 2011, the Custodian had assets in excess of US$75 billion under custody. The Custodian's main activity is banking business and it is a public company quoted on the Irish, London and New York stock exchanges.
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As the Company may invest in markets where custodial and/or settlement systems are not fully developed, the assets of the Company which are traded on such markets and which have been entrusted to sub-custodians, in circumstances where the use of such sub-custodians is necessary, may be exposed to risk in circumstances whereby the Custodian will have no liability. This will however be without prejudice to the obligations of the Custodian to exercise care and diligence in appointing such sub-custodian and to maintain an appropriate level of supervision over such sub-custodian, although the parties hereby acknowledge that there may be circumstances whereby the Custodian's ability to comply with these obligations is constrained, for example where there is only one sub-custodian which can be used in a market.
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A question haunting democratic politics everywhere is whether elected governments can control the cyclone of technological change sweeping through their societies. Democracy comes under threat if technological disruption means that public policy no longer has any leverage on job creation. Democracy is also in danger if digital technologies give states powers of total surveillance.
If, in the words of Google chairman Eric Schmidt, there is a "race between people and computers" even he suspects people may not win, democrats everywhere should be worried. In the same vein, Lawrence Summers, former Treasury secretary, recently noted that new technology could be liberating but that the government needed to soften its negative effects and make sure the benefits were distributed fairly. The problem, he went on, was that "we don't yet have the Gladstone, the Teddy Roosevelt or the Bismarck of the technology era". Read more


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The three largest ETFs that invest in corporate debt have gathered nearly $15 billion this year even though ratings agencies are downgrading the bonds at the fastest rate since the financial crisis.
Among the 10 best-selling ETFs in 2012, two funds on the list track corporate bonds: iShares iBoxx Investment Grade Corporate Bond (NYSEArca: LQD) and iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond (NYSEArca: HYG).
LQD has seen year-to-date net inflows of $6.9 billion while HYG has brought in $4.5 billion, according to IndexUniverse data. Meanwhile, SPDR Barclays High Yield Bond (NYSEArca: JNK) has hauled in $3.1 billion. [Investment-Grade Bonds May Cool After ETF Hauls in $7 Billion]
Corporate defaults rose this year from 2011 while a slowing global economy and record borrowing are eroding credit quality, Bloomberg News reports. Speculative-grade or "junk" debt is seeing the most downgrade pressure.
Companies around the world have issued nearly $4 trillion of debt this year to lock in yields that are hovering a bit above 3%, according to the article. The demand for corporate debt has pushed bond prices higher and yields to extremely low levels.
In high-yield bonds, trading in ETFs following the sector is rising at a faster rate than transactions in the underlying junk debt.
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According to fixed-income portfolio manager David Schawel, the spread between junk-bond yields and the S&P 500 earnings yield recently turned negative for the first time ever, "showing just how much the yields on high-risk bonds have come down as central banks keep benchmark borrowing rates depressed and investors search further out on the risk spectrum for yield."
"Even as credit quality deteriorated, Fed efforts to push investors into riskier assets drove unprecedented amounts of cash into the corporate debt market, fueling the biggest gains since 2009," Bloomberg reports.
However, after such a strong run, some traders are using high-yield bond ETF options to speculate on a pullback or hedge existing positions. [Junk Bond ETF Yielding Over 6% Sees Record Bearish Bets]
"If you look at some of the spreads where these corporates are trading, you start to wonder how much more of a rally can you get?" Kenneth Naehu, portfolio manager at Bel Air Investment Advisors, told Bloomberg. "That doesn't mean it's impossible, you're just up against levels that will be difficult to rally from."
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Scottish tourism is missing out on millions of pounds because of its failure to cater for the needs of the disabled, a charity has warned.
A survey by Capability Scotland has found that while tourist offices might be accessible, there is a lack of information about where disabled tourists can visit, stay or eat.
The survey suggests disabled tourists have just a 50/50 chance of getting the right information about a short break in Scotland.
The charity sent mystery shoppers - undercover research staff - to five areas in Scotland.
They found that while staff at tourist offices were helpful, only about half could offer useful advice.
Disabled people visiting the country are just left to hope for the best, the charity warned.
It added that not only is it bad for the tourists, it is bad for business.
A spokesman called on the industry to wake up to the fact that disabled Scots are lucrative customers.
He said recent research indicates that there are 11 million disabled people in Great Britain, and that there could be as many as one million people in Scotland with a disability.
The spokesman said that figure pointed to the potential size of the tourism market in Scotland.
He added that it has been estimated that the disabled population in the UK has a potential spending power of £20bn.
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Ed Miliband's victory to become the 10th post-war leader of the Labour party is a remarkable achievement.
Such was the manner of his triumph - taking on the party's Prince Regent, who also happened to be his elder brother - that no one will ever doubt his grit and determination (even if it could mean a rather frosty atmosphere round at Mum's this Christmas). His first task is to neutralise the clichés spouting from the Tories that his win means a lurch to the left, that he is a union stooge.
Mr Miliband must be his own man, beholden to no special interests, only to those of the British people.
He must re-establish Labour as the home of fairness. His campaign clarion call for a "living wage" should be the first of many bold, imaginative and fiscally sound initiatives Labour would deliver when back in charge.
Mr Miliband is a consensus politician. He can be a strong, decisive leader but still utilise the strength in depth at his disposal.
Familiar faces like Ed Balls, Yvette Cooper, Andy Burnham and, we hope, David Miliband, should be at the vanguard of his leadership. Let them loose on the Tories and ignore the Lib Dems, a party reduced to mere window-dressing.
Most critically, Mr Miliband must compose a clear economic vision for Britain. Not based on old ideology, but on the reality of the markets.
Where are jobs coming from? How do we manage public services without crippling our finances? How do we make sure we have the education and skills to grow our economy and create wealth for the many, not the few? And how do we satisfy people's desire to better themselves and their children? These are big questions that Labour failed to answer at the last election.
Its new leader needs to present answers that resonate with those who seek fulfilment in work and at home as well as providing hope for society's dispossessed.
The Tories are rampant but, as polls show, already deeply unpopular. Labour may soon be ahead when grim economic reality bites.
Ed Miliband has a big job ahead of him. And he will need every ounce of the boldness and steadfastness he showed in his campaign if he wants to be our next Prime Minister.
We wish him well.


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Keselowski has fun, frustrating Eldora night
Kes hit the wall with 10 laps to go; made his movie debut in Sharknado trilogy ROSSBURG, Ohio -- Brad Keselowski 's tweet said it best, of course. The 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion -- and social media maven -- had a day that was equally fun, frustrating and ridiculous. His Wednesday at Eldora Speedway, which hosts yearly one of the premier NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events, ended with Keselowski wrecking his No. 29 Ford … after being eaten by a shark. Had a super fun day today besides being ate by a shark and wrecking in first dirt race start — Brad Keselowski (@keselowski) July 23, 2015 Driving in the 1-800-CarCash MudSummer Classic at the half-mile dirt track in Ohio, Keselowski added his own flair to a day with plenty of memorable moments. His first foray onto dirt included: some spice at the end of the first 60-lap segment when he was the lone truck not to pit; a breathtaking move that showed why he's one of the best drivers in the world; a hard crash that ended any shot of a top-10 finish … and his movie debut when "Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!" aired on SyFy. The spot for the Team Penske driver (who was driving in his own Brad Keselowski Racing truck at Eldora), in which he was devoured by a shark that flew out of a tornado, coincidentally came at nearly the exact moment he inherited the lead after not pitting. "We had nothing to lose," Keselowski said after not taking his truck in for service, then leading the field to green for the second segment (50 laps). "I wanted to try something." That led to a restart that produced one of the night's best highlights in a race full of them. Keselowski, starting in the top lane, slipped back to fourth place coming out of Turn 2 before squeezing by Ty Dillon while turning his nose toward the inside of the track, then sliding down below Austin Dillon and clearing leader and eventual winner Christopher Bell to reclaim first position -- although Bell would pass Keselowski out of Turn 4. That driving display brought the appreciative Eldora crowd to its collective feet, but Keselowski would slip down to 17th before the final 40-lap segment to the finish. He slowly made his way back up through the field, having gotten more accustomed to the clay surface, and was inside the top 10 before a slide job gone wrong sent him hard into the wall. The damage to his right rear was severe, relegating Kes to a 28th-place finish, 10 laps down. "I came to broaden my view on the sport," Keselowski said of his day on dirt. "I would say from that perspective, mission accomplished." FULL SERIES COVERAGE • Latest news • Standings • Schedule
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'The Profit' returns on NASCAR investment
Chairman and CEO of Camping World talks sponsorship, CNBC show Marcus Lemonis has managed to create the ultimate fusion between that which is nearest and dearest to his heart -- big business, small business, NASCAR and his reality television show, "The Profit." As Chairman and CEO of one of NASCAR's national series title sponsors, Camping World and Good Sam Enterprises, a diehard race fan and a burgeoning television star of the CNBC hit show (Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT), Lemonis has enviably and smartly positioned himself and his companies to share in one another's success. And there's been plenty of that. The 40-year-old entrepreneur signed a seven-year extension in May for Camping World to remain title sponsor of NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series -- he says a sign of commitment and a signal of his satisfaction with the series that has truly featured some of the most competitive product on track among a group of NASCAR's most highly motivated young and diverse drivers. "In most cases, it's an expensive sport -- expensive to find sponsors, expensive to operate, expensive to make the trips -- and NASCAR has done a nice job of recognizing that these truck team owners are a lot like small businesses. And as you go up the ranks, the Nationwide Series turns into medium business and Cup Series Fortune 500 businesses," Lemonis explained. "I like that they've made it easier, more competitive and for me, (provide) far more opportunity for these younger and more diverse drivers and that's what's exciting. You could literally start a race on any given night and not have even four or five predictable winners. A 16-year-old kid could win, and it doesn't get any better than that for me." That connection between the Camping World Truck Series and small business is viable and strong for Lemonis, whose starring role on "The Profit" includes finding struggling small businesses around the country and helping them gain their footing -- sometimes with a complete makeover. And in turn, he invests his own money to make it happen. From day one on his popular show -- whose third season begins tonight at 10 ET/PT -- Lemonis has promoted a tangible link between some of the small businesses he salvages and the world of NASCAR. One of the first businesses featured on the show, CarCash, became the race title sponsor for one of the Camping World Truck Series' most successful and perennially anticipated events, the 1-800-CARCASH Mudsummer Classic at the famed Tony Stewart -owned Eldora Speedway . "I've used NASCAR from the first episode of season one," Lemonis said. "It is still heavily integrated and actually sponsors the dirt track event at Eldora -- and that was first business ever featured on the show. "Sometimes the episodes fit (naturally with NASCAR) and sometimes they don't, but it's been great for CarCash and every time that race airs or is mentioned, we get an influx of business. "I love the sport of racing, but if I didn't feel like it helped my business, Camping World or other businesses that have invested, I don't think I would do it. At the end of the day, you have to do things that make sense. NASCAR, for me, has had a phenomenal return on my investment. "I think the thing I'm most grateful for and I can't stress this enough is that these fans do not have to support the companies that sponsor their favorite driver, but they do and they do it religiously. And I think there's something to be said for that. "I can't think of any other sport in this country where the fans are as committed to the teams and committed to the sponsors that make it all happen and I think that's why these big and small companies keep coming back. "It's what I call the NASCAR effect, and it really makes a difference." MORE: READ: Latest Chase news PLAY: Monitor your Chase Grid Game picks WATCH: Latest NASCAR video FOLLOW LIVE: Get RaceView FULL SERIES COVERAGE • Latest news • Standings • Schedule
Bobby Pierce earns first career pole at Eldora
The 18-year-old will be making his first Truck start in tonight's event RELATED: Qualifying race lineups " Qualifying results After recording top-five speeds in both practices today, newcomer Bobby Pierce earned his first career 21 Means 21 Pole Award on Wednesday, using a high speed of 86.889 mph to bring his No. 63 MB Motorsports Chevrolet owned by Mike Mittler to the top of the leaderboard. It also was Mittler's first pole. Pierce, an 18-year-old dirt Late Model driver, will be making his first Camping World Truck Series start in tonight's 1-800-CarCash Mud Summer Classic (9 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1). His qualifying effort tonight made him the fifth driver in Truck Series history to win the pole in his first start. He joins former series champions Ron Hornaday Jr . (Phoenix, 1995) and Bobby Hamilton (Martinsville, 1996) as well as Kerry Earnhardt (Daytona, 2005) and Alex Tagliani (Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, 2014). After sustaining damage in the second practice, Johnny Sauter rebounded, posting the second-fastest speed (84.818 mph) on the leaderboard in his No. 98 ride. Ray Black Jr . was third on the leaderboard, his No. 07 Truck recording a high speed of 84.567 mph. Cameron Hayley (84.380 mph) and John Wes Townley (84.309 mph) rounded out the top five. The top five from this evening's single truck qualifying willl start on the pole for each of the five qualifying races, which will determine the rest of the field for tonight's 1-800-CarCash Mud Summer Classic (9 p.m. ET, FOX Sports 1, MRN, SiriusXM). Beyond the pole, the random draw will decide the order of the qualifying races. RELATED: Learn more about Eldora race format Sprint Cup Series Brad Keselowski will be making his dirt track debut in tonight's Mud Summer Classic . After a brush with the wall, Keselowski's No. 29 BK Racing Truck picked up the 21st-fastest spot on the leaderboard. Former Sprint Cup Series driver Ken Schrader -- who was the first pole winner for the annual Eldora race -- ranked 18th on the leaderboard in his own No. 52 Toyota. Wednesday's opening qualifying session provided the drivers with plenty of challenges associated with dirt track racing. JR Motorsports' Cole Custer took a hard hit to the wall in his first qualifying run, damaging his No. 00 Chevrolet and giving him a flat tire. The incident left him with a 34th qualifying spot. Ty Dillon 's No. 33 GMS Racing truck made contact with the wall on his first qualiyfing run, giving him a 20th qualifying position for tonight's five-race event. Madeline Crane's No. 80 truck -- which took on damage in the second practice -- also hit the wall in Turn 1 early in the qualifying session, which qualified her 33rd. Matt Tifft -- who qualified 27th -- spun out in his second lap, but didn't make contact. The Camping World Truck Series is back on track for the first qualiyfing race at 7 p.m. ET (FOX Sports 2). FULL SERIES COVERAGE • Latest news • Standings • Schedule
Complete schedule for Indianapolis and Eldora
Get on-track times for everything at Indianapolis and Eldora RELATED: TV schedule for the week ahead The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR XFINITY Series will race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will race at Eldora Speedway. Sprint Cup Series and XFINITY Series practices, qualifying sessions and races can also be watched on NBC Sports Live Extra .The Camping World Truck Series events will be on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2. Check out the full schedule below. <br type="_moz">   All tim es are ET SUNDAY, JULY 26: ON TRACK -- NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal Presents the Jeff Kyle 400 at the Brickyard (160 laps, 400 miles), NBCSN ( Get results ) PRESS CONFERENCES ( Watch live ) -- 6:15 p.m. (approx.): Post-NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race press conferences WEDNESDAY, JULY 22: ON TRACK -- 10:30-11:25 a.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice, FOX Sports 1 ( Get results ) -- 11:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series final practice, FOX Sports 1 ( Get results ) -- 5:15 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Keystone Light Pole Qualifying, FOX Sports 2 ( Pierce tops session ) -- 7 p.m. (approx.): NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying Race #1 (10 laps), FOX Sports 2 ( Get results ) -- 7:09 p.m. (approx.): NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying Race #2 (10 laps), FOX Sports 2 ( Get results ) -- 7:18 p.m. (approx.): NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying Race #3 (10 laps), FOX Sports 2 ( Get results ) -- 7:27 p.m. (approx.): NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying Race #4 (10 laps), FOX Sports 2 ( Get results ) -- 7:36 p.m. (approx.): NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Qualifying Race #5 (10 laps), FOX Sports 2 ( Get results) -- 8:15 p.m. (approx.): NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Last Chance Race (15 laps), FOX Sports 1 ( Get results ) " Race lineup -- 9 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 1-800-CarCash Mud Summer Classic (150 laps; three segments: 60-50-40 for 75 miles), FOX Sports 1 ( Get results ) FRIDAY, JULY 24: ON TRACK -- 9-10:25 a.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice, NBC Sports Live Extra ( Get results ) -- 11:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series practice, NBCSN ( Get results ) -- 1-2:25 p.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice, NBCSN ( Get results ) -- 2:30-3:55 p.m.: NASCAR X FINITY Series final pratice, NBCSN ( Get results ) -- 4-5:55 p.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series final practice, NBCSN ( Get results ) GARAGECAM ( Watch live ) -- 11 a.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series -- 12:30 p.m.: NASCAR Spri n t Cup Series PRESS CONFERENCES ( Watch li ve ) -- 8:15 a.m.: Jimmie Johnson -- 10:45 a.m.: Ty Dillon -- 11:15 a.m.: Joey Logano -- 2:45 p.m.: Jamie McMurray SATURDAY, JULY 25: ON TRACK -- 11:35 a.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series Coors Light Pole Qualifying, NBCSN ( Get results ) -- 1:10 p.m.: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coors Light Pole Qualiyfing, NBCSN ( Get results ) -- 3:30 p.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series Lilly Diabetes 250 (100 laps, 250 miles), NBC ( Get results ) PRESS CONFERENCES ( Watch live ) -- 10 a.m.: Richard Petty Motorsports /Eckrich Announcement -- 10:30 a.m.: Kyle Busch -- 2:15 p.m. (approx.): Post-NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying press conferences -- 5:15 p.m. (approx.): Post-NASCAR XFINITY Series race press conferences
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At Mount Vernon High, no improper jeggings, hats or gym shorts (also, what are jeggings?)
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Dangerous precedent
It's 2014, and the Affordable Care Act is now reality and eventually will affect almost everyone. We were warned by many that the law was a disaster in the making — including by Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont,), a key architect of the law who described it as a "huge train wreck" in April.
We are now witnessing the train wreck: The website's a joke; there are drastic cost increases, deductible increases, restricted access to providers of choice, numerous tax increases and questions about data security.
These issues are now being widely publicized. However, something more insidious and dangerous has occurred that is not being brought to our attention.
The Constitution reserves the power to create, change or repeal law only to the Congress. Once enacted, everyone from the president on down must obey a law until it is changed or repealed by Congress. As the president has reminded critics of the ACA, "It is the law."
Yet he has unilaterally and selectively issued hundreds of waivers and exemptions and changed deadlines. He's done this while threatening to veto any changes made by Congress — the only lawful way to alter an existing law.
By definition, the president's acts are unlawful.
President Obama's law by dictate sets a dangerous precedent. If something is not done to curtail his disregard for the separation of powers codified in our Constitution, we will live to regret it.
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This article was published 19/7/2011 (2226 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Sam is a U.S. citizen working for a company here in Canada. He has done so for 30 years now. The country has been good to him, and he has managed to build up some fairly substantial assets. If you ask him, he will say that he is "comfortable."
In fact, Sam is so comfortable that he will be liable for substantial U.S. estate taxes when he dies. That is true even if he never goes back to the United States, and dies here in Canada. He has good advisers and understands the risk. The advisers have, among other things, recommended a strategy of making gifts to his children and grandchildren. He makes a gift to each one of them in the annual maximum allowed under U.S. gift tax legislation. The more he transfers now, the less the U.S. government will be able to tax later. That is smart.
What will happen if Sam loses his marbles? Sam has signed a power of attorney appointing his son, Jack, to take over his financial affairs. Jack will be obliged to look after his dad with his dad's money. Within very limited exceptions, he cannot give any of the money away. The gifts will grind to a halt. That means the exposure to U.S. estate tax will continue to build. Sam would not want that. To avoid it, Sam needs to sign a specialized power of attorney that expressly allows his son to continue making the gifts.
Sam's story is real. His name and other details have been changed to protect his privacy.
Sam is not alone. Many of us may need to sign a power of attorney with a special clause in it. That may apply to you if you answer "yes" to any of the following questions.
Do you own a company that you want to pass to the kids? Some business owners need to conduct an estate freeze to defer capital gains and expand access to the capital gains exemption. Some business owners periodically "refreeze" the shares. Your attorney cannot take that step unless your power of attorney document expressly allows it.
Do you make regular gifts to charity and want that to continue? Some people make an annual gift to a charity that is dear to their heart. They might have committed to a pattern of gifts to their church. Your attorney cannot continue those gifts without an express clause to allow for it.
Do you support one of your parents? Some of us pay bills for our mother or father. That can be the difference in keeping your parent out of a facility, or allowing them to stay on somewhere cosy and comfortable. Your attorney cannot spend your money to help your parent without an express clause to allow for it.
Do you want your money spent aggressively for your future care? Some of us live in fear that we will be neglected if we are forced to go into a personal care home. We want our money spent to keep us in our homes. If we do have to go into a facility, we still want as much help and support as possible. That might mean spending money, sometimes a lot of money, to pay for outside caregivers.
The attorney you appoint will be uncomfortable in making those outlays if it is grinding your wealth away. The future beneficiaries of your estate might get nasty and greedy and be hard on the attorney. Your attorney needs an express clause in the power of attorney forcing the attorney to spend aggressively for your future support and comfort.
Other questions could be added to that list. Powers of attorney documents are frequently dealt with as a "one-size-fits-all" product. The same form is used for everyone. All that gets changed is the names.
That can be a shame. It can work against you and your family. If any of those apply to you, go back to the lawyer who drafted your power of attorney and discuss it.
A customized power of attorney takes time. It takes discussion. You should expect to pay the lawyer three or four times as much for a customized power of attorney document. You and your family are worth it.
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The Ojibwe Native Americans call it Gitchigume. Lake Superior is in between Ontario and Minnesota to the north and Wisconsin and Michigan in the south, and is the largest of North America's Great Lakes. It is the world's third largest lake, and the world's largest freshwater lake (by area).
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UBS has downgraded
UBS said the acquisition was in line with SMS's strategy of "pursuing complementary bolt-on acquisitions". The broker expected Renewtek to add $17 million in sales and $2.5 million in earnings. The broker raised its earnings per share estimates by 4 per cent for each of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 financial years following the announcement.
"We continue to see SMS as being well placed given; 1) a robust demand environment, as implied by a strong forward order book (1.2x 2010 sales); 2) SMX will enter 2011 with a higher number of billable staff of +17% compared with the pcp; and 3) a net cash position should lead to further acquisitions in our view, adding complementary service extensions," the broker said.
UBS downgraded the stock to "neutral" following recent share price strength but increased its target price to $7 from $6.70.
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Hi Gary
Thank you for using justanswer. Since foreclosures and abandoments reported on 1099A forms are treated as sales for tax purposes, you will have to first figure out if you have a taxable gain from this transaction, and you do that by starting with Form 4797
You will use form 4797 Part III, starting with line 19, where you list the property (stick built rental home for example) the date you acquired it and the date it was sold (forclosed on)
On line 20 you will enter the sale price of $296,426.20,
On line 21 you will enter your cost in the property $280,973.26 plus any improvements you made that are not reflected in that price(such as appliances, landscaping, new roof, kitchen/bathroom remodeling, etc. Also remember to include any expense of sale such as title insurance, sale commission, etc)
On line 22 you enter the amount of depreciation you have claimed on the property during the whole time you rented it.
Line 23 tells you to subtract line 22 from line 21. This is now your adjusted basis in the property.
Line 24 tells you to subtract line 23 from 20. If this is a positive number, then you have a taxable gain on the foreclosure. If you have a negative figure here, you have no taxable gain. In either case you must complete Form 4797 by carrying the gain or loss to line 30 of the 4797, and if its a loss, you carry that loss to your 2008 Form 1040 on line 14.
I have walked you thru the process up to this point to see if you really need to fill out the 982 form. If you had a loss on the foreclosure, then you don't need the form, and you may take the loss on your taxes.
If you had a gain on the forclosure, then you may want to look at Form 982 (Rev. March 2009) . If you are currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, you do not need to file this form. I have included a link to the publication that explains how to fill out form 982, but this is a difficult and sometimes confusing form, and so I encourage you to find an EA, CPA or tax professional that is familiar with this form to walk you thru it. Please keep in mind that this form must be attached to a timely filed (including extensions) 1040 form. If this is for any year other than 2008, and you did not file an extension (2008 extension would also be necessary at this point) then you will need to talk to the IRS , or to the <table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="1">
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OMAHA, Neb. - Alex Mejia stepped into the batter's box and surveyed the green in front of him.
This is what college baseball's pinnacle looked like: Beyond the left field wall at TD Ameritrade Park stood a vast bullpen emblazoned with the logos of the eight teams playing in this year's College World Series.
Center field was a sea of bleachers and summering schoolchildren, each hoping to catch a batting practice home run. The 50-foot scoreboard in right field flashed a spinning block "A" and the initials NCAA and CWS that suddenly meant everything.
Behind Mejia loomed a massive second deck of seats, complete with luxury boxes and VIP clubs.
The UA junior rocked back and forth in the box, stepped, swung and - thwack - pounded a ball into the dirt 2 feet in front of home plate. It skittered into the outfield, a single.
"This is the goal, the thing we've looked forward to," said Mejia, the UA's star shortstop. "We've played ourselves into playing here."
The UA will take on Florida State in today's College World Series opener confident that its slash-and-steal offense, steady defense and starting pitching is good enough to compete with the nation's best. The old-school approach won't win the team style points or lure newcomers to ESPN2, but it might be enough to take them even deeper into the postseason.
The Wildcats practiced at TD Ameritrade on Thursday at noon and were scheduled to return to the park for opening ceremonies at night. However, a severe-weather warning prompted organizers to cancel the celebration. Forecasts say there's a 50 percent chance of rain today.
The Wildcats (43-17) swept through the regionals and super regionals in five games, earning their first trip to Omaha since 2004 and just their second in 26 years.
FSU (48-15) did the same, outscoring its opponents by a combined score of 50-12. The team thumped Stanford in the supers by a two-day score of 35-8.
Arizona scored even more runs (61) in its five-game run to the CWS. In fact, the Wildcats are the highest-scoring team still playing in the postseason. Their 7.51 runs per game are the most among the eight teams playing in this two-week, double-elimination championship tournament; Florida State (6.93 runs per game) is second.
So, could tonight's game devolve into one of college baseball's notorious 15-13, four-hour affairs?
"There's a part of me that says, 'Oh God, please, no,'" coach Andy Lopez said. "We've been pretty consistent offensively, and they have as well, but that's taking a little bit of credit away from the two pitchers."
Arizona will start right-hander Kurt Heyer (12-2, 2.28 ERA) the club's third-year leader and ace. Heyer said he'll "try to go in there with a calm mind" despite the pressure of pitching in front of 24,500 people and on national television.
"I know I'll do well as long as my defense is behind me, backing me up," he said.
FSU will counter with freshman left-hander Brandon Leibrandt. The son of former big-leaguer Charlie Leibrandt is 8-2 with a 2.58 ERA this season. The Seminoles will back their starter with a lineup that skews both young and old.
Senior James Ramsey is the club's best player and leader, a center fielder with a developing power stroke.
"Don't let him get on base five times," Lopez said. "Maybe just once or twice."
Third baseman Sherman Johnson is another senior with a keen eye; he led the Atlantic Coast Conference in walks this season. The club has three juniors and a redshirt sophomore in its starting lineup; the remaining three hitters, and tonight's starting pitcher, are all true freshmen.
Arizona will lean on its "big five" group of juniors - Heyer, Mejia, third baseman Seth Mejias-Brean, center fielder Joey Rickard and right fielder Robert Refsnyder - and a handful of young but developing players. Second baseman Trent Gilbert won last weekend's super regional opener with a walk-off single; catcher Riley Moore is hitting .368 in the postseason.
In many ways, every UA player is a freshman this week. Omaha has the power to make every college baseball player wide-eyed and humbled. The key, those who have been here said, is to forget the stakes and just play.
Stick to the script.
"We've got a hitting plan we've worked on the last four, five months," Lopez said. "In terms of a hitting plan, we're right at home. Now, we've got to get some pitches to hit."
On StarNet: Chat with reporter Ryan Finley at noon about the Wildcats' chances in the College World Series and join a live fan chat during the game beginning at 5:30 p.m. Go to live.azstarnet.com for a link to both chats.
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What would promise to be an aggressive and blistering hard rock/metal extravaganza of 50 minutes turns into an uninspired and tedious wreck. Opening in typically "to the point" fashion, carried by its centrepiece main riff, "Fight" quickly gets itself bogged down in a direction with limited sight and becomes repetitive. Doro herself is on form but her intense vocal delivery is lost inside the boring music surrounding it. The disc continues on through punky traditional metal side tracking through some modern rock shortcuts. The same problem drags the album further down towards the middle with one central riff is unable to go the distance in giving the songs the ingredients they need. Meet up with "Descent"'s duet with Type O's Peter Steele and the experimenting with doomy downtuning seems to only succeed in making my eyelids droop.
Most of the rest have the same mediocre "I wanna rock" riffs laid down as the foundations of more forgettable songs but leave out much trace of the old Warlock edge that complemented Doro's voice so effectively, though "Chained" gets very close to this, one of the better tracks. 80s pop rock influences play a part in the shaping of some songs, but while these are some of the better ideas at times, they don't last long. A few ballads crop up here and there, the first of which "Undying" shows the alternate side of Doro's vocals but decides to keep the boring riffs in place and waste the rest on some lifeless acoustic strumming which is also used to open "Legends Never Die". This song mixes in a bombastic stadium rock feel trying to work up a crowd pleaser but unable to escape the hole the rest of the album has dug into, with "Rock Before We Bleed" making a further move in this direction (along with cheesy fake crowd noise). Second ballad, "Fight By Your Side" is almost pop with synths and strings leading, and actually sounds great while the last track ("Hoffnung (Hope)") combines the ideas on the synths with emotionally charged riffs. There's not much else on here I think particularly stands out or works well for a whole song, with the exceptions of "Sister Darkness" which includes some fresher sounding riffs and "Wild Heart" with an effective use of piano sections.
This album could have been terrible but benefits from a few acceptable songs and another two that actually sound pretty good, which are strangely both ballads! Though if given the choice this should not be bought in the place of any old Warlock and should be left well alone.
Doro Pesch has an amazing trademark voice, but Fight is simply not a metal album. It sounds more like a hard rock album with punk influences. It definately has punk choruses to many of the songs to where the title of the song is repeated several times and a bunch of "yeahs" are thrown any to fill up space.
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Always Live to Win certainly captures the spirit of punk music, with only using 3 chords and simplistic lyrics. Once again, Doro doesn't seem to sounds much like her normal self here.
Descent, with guest vocals from Peter Steele, is by far the best song on the album, because it is one of the few that is actually metal. This duet is pretty much a doom song, very slow with dark lyrics and trading off vocal duties in between verses. Doro begins to regain her voice on this track. I would probably consider her to be the female equivalent to Dio on most of her songs.
Legends Never Die is similar to Descent, only without Peter Steele, it is still rather doomy, but seems to adapt a ballad format, where there is pretty much no distortion or dissonance in the song and attempts to play on the emotions. This song has the best, most clean vocal work on this album in
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Rising star Zak Hardaker has agreed a five-year contract extension with Leeds Rhinos.
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Except that I don't allow a message board to **** me off. Facts are facts regarding Granger. I'm sorry that the majority of Pacers fans had their homer glasses on instead of spending some games focusing solely on Granger to get an idea of the kind of player he truly is. A player's worth is better gauged by what he does without the ball than what he does with it. And guess what Granger did any time a play wasn't called for him? As opposed to slashing or coming off screens, setting screens himself, crashing the boards, etc. he would come down the court and camp out at the 3pt line. This is really an undisputed fact about Granger's game if people would bother to spend a few minutes watching him play without the ball.
Exactly, we've gotten rid of Danny. Yet there's still hourly posts giving updates on him, his buyout situation, his situation with the Clippers, etc. Sometimes a dissenting take is good for conversation, especially when the vast majority of opinion regarding Granger is how great he was for the Pacers organization, which is not exactly the truth in terms of basketball.
Yeah, in the Danny Granger thread. Why you feel the need to crap on Danny in a post-game thread confuses me. I guess Hill didn't play so you needed somebody to gripe about.
I know, I know. Helps me blow off steam.
Was I the one to mention Granger in this thread? No. Some people honestly believe we should somehow reward Granger with a ring for his 3 playoff series with the Pacers during his time here. Sorry, but it doesn't work like that.
But as another poster said, why even bring it up at this point. He's gone, you should be living in paradise...well at least until G.Hill comes back.
To state I don't use facts is completely and utterly false. 5 years of under 43% shooting while declining every single year, poor ball handling, poor on and off ball movement, poor defensive discipline, camping out at the wing 3pt line, bad shot selection as in continually passing up an open look for a contested shot or taking a long jumper completely outside the flow of the offense, the fact that the Pacers improved without Granger because we replaced him with someone who is indeed active on the court, etc. I've always used stats and basketball understanding to back up my opinion on Granger. People on the boards don't care for my opinion because those who generally gravitate towards message boards to support their teams are homers who either make excuses or will always defend their players. My comments regarding Hill (or any average starting pg) are the same. Backed up with history and fact.
I challenge anybody to watch any 5 Pacers games throughout Granger's career while watching ONLY Granger and how he moves within the offense, and come away with a differing opinion. He was a decent player for us, but the obsession over him being this great player who could possibly get his jersey retired, has always been over the top, probably how most view my opinion of him. But Granger simply isn't a winning basketball player.
Lance is finally home. Whether he becomes our starting PG or he's 6th man, he's getting big minutes and he's here to stay. #llortontnia
No matter what you say or think about him, the average NBA player doesn't have the career or put up the stats Danny did as a Pacer. You don't come within 6 points of being a top 5 scorer within an NBA franchise's history by being an average player. You don't get invited to play on the world basketball championship team if you're an average NBA player.
Everything else you've said (standing around, poor on and off ball movement, poor shot selection, etc) is in fact opinion based. The player you describe Granger to have been is far from the player he actually was. If Danny was as poor of a player as you make it seem, he would have been a fringe player, at best, not a career 18 ppg scorer.
Just because you didn't like the way he got his points or played his game, doesn't mean he wasn't a good player.
Lastly, the pacers improved as we improved the roster. We replaced Earl Watson, Josh Mcroberts and Luther Head with George Hill, David West and Paul George. THATS why we improved. Nobody outside of maybe Lebron could've won many games with that roster or with that coach, PG included. So the fact that PG is more active has nothing to do with your argument. (Even though PG is twice the athlete, and talent that PG was)
Again though, he's gone, so why continue to beat the horse and try to drive your opinion towards him home. You think he's not good, we all know that.
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