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Since this is my first article I have the need to introduce myself. My name
is Cruz Barnard and I am 17 and have been a wrestling fan since I was 10. I
am an avid wrestling fan and some say I'm well, obsessed with it. I watch
WWE, TNA and now it looks like I'll be watching ECW! All though I am excited
about getting a new wrestling show to watch I'm not sure that I like the
idea of WWE bringing back ECW, Which is why I wrote this column, Enjoy!
The day is May 21st, 2005, I am watching WWE Monday Night RAW as usual, when
something peculiar happens: Paul Heyman's voice announces on a commercial
that WWE is producing a PPV entitled ECW: One Night Stand! At the moment I
think "Cool! ECW for One Night Only! Sounds cool right" Well it did for
about five seconds until I realized I had no idea what ECW was! This brings
me to my first point of why I think ECW is succeeding for the wrong reasons:
The ECW fans of today are not legit! Well okay maybe there are some true ECW
fans who were excited about ECW coming back but not as much as there are
fake fans who pretended they knew what ECW was and pretended that they used
to watch it all the time! This point may not be valid today because 'fake
fans' got to experience ECW for the first time last year and maybe now they
are true ECW fans.
Flash forward to May 29th, 2006, Once again I am enjoying WWE Monday Night
RAW and Paul Heyman announces ECW is coming back full time! This time I'm
not so excited, now I'm thinking 'Isn't one day a year enough"' WWE bringing
back ECW One Night Stand was okay with me but full time is not and I'll tell
you why! Most of ECW's original wrestlers are old and can not wrestle any
more and most fans just want to see them even though they will fight shitty
This brings me to my another point concerning the ECW roster, WWE fans such
as myself, will only be compelled to watch the new ECW because of wrestlers
such as Kurt Angle and The Big Show! I, myself, am only watching it because
of this reason (and because it's wrestling!).
Another point is that former ECW wrestlers oppose WWE's resurrection of ECW!
For Example: On an episode of TNA iMPACT! We heard Brother Ray make a
comment along the lines of 'You should not try to resurrect something that
it's heart is located right here in TNA' or something like that! Even though
Brother Ray quickly directed the comments toward The James Gang, we are all
smart enough (or at least I am!) to know that the comment was directed
towards the WWE.
My final point of the day is that some old ECW Alumni are elsewhere. Raven,
The Dudley Boyz, & Rhino are in TNA. New Jack is doing some promotion that's
supposed to air on MTV. Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock are deceased (R.I.P.).
There are plenty more I am excluding, but my point remains the same!
Although I had never seen ECW before One Night Stand I do know a lot about
it because I went out and researched a lot when ECW was brought back that
fatal day! Maybe, my opinion will change about ECW once I get a chance to
see it this Tuesday on the SciFi channel (Damn there's another point! SciFi
what were they thinking!) Anyway that's it for now!
Rock N' Wrestle on! (I know its lame, but it's my catch phrase and I'm
sticking to it!)
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- AT&T ( T) is reportedly ready to drop Facebook ( FB) Home after consumers proved to be less than impressed. Just a month after launching the HTC First, the first smartphone to feature the Facebook Home operating system, at $99, AT&T dropped the price to just 99 cents Now, reports said AT&T is getting ready to discontinue the so-called "Facebook phone" altogether. While AT&T released a statement saying it "made no decisions on future plans," tech blog BGR cited a source at AT&T that revealed "sales of the HTC First have been shockingly bad." According to BGR, its sources said less than 15,000 units had been sold by the end of its first month. BGR said the price cut is an attempt to shed as much inventory as possible, and once HTC's in-store display contract with AT&T expires the phone will be discontinued and surplus inventory will be returned to HTC. Launched in the beginning of April alongside the stand-alone Facebook Home app, which is available for free download, the HTC First features Facebook on the phone's home screen. It uses Android Jelly Bean, has a 4.3-inch 720p display and a 5-megapixel camera.
Amazon ( AMZN) introduced Amazon Coins, a digital currency for Kindle Fire owners that can be used to purchase apps and games. The company hopes Coins will be easier to use and will spark more paid downloads from the Amazon Appstore. "It's another opportunity to drive traffic, downloads and increased monetization," Amazon said in a developers blog post. The company said Appstore developers will continue to earn 70% revenue share when customers make in-app purchases. The company on Monday gave Kindle Fire owners $5 worth of Coins to spend on new apps or games or to purchase in-app items. Amazon said there are no fees attached to Coins and they never expire. Five hundred Coins cost $5; 1,000 cost $10 and 10,000 cost $100, but the company said there are discounts on them of up to 10% if users buy them in bulk.


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Weatherby Rifles
I always hear everyone talking about this rifle and that rifle, and comparing one to the other, trying to see what the best of the best is and seldom do you ever hear anything about Weatherby rifles, I'm kind of partial to Remingtons primarily because they are a fair deal for the money, and quality rifles, but when I think really nice rifle, with really nice quality I am thinking hands down Weatherby, with out spending huge money on a custom job.
I will be the first to admit Weatherby Cal's are some of the best in the world, on the magnum end of things, but the down side of that is they are so ridiculous in price, so I opt for the common chamberings, I have a Mark 5 that is a 30-378 that was left to me and the rounds at Gander Mountain are 125.00 per 20 rounds, (CRAZY)
I was just curious how many of you own Weatherby rifles and in what cal, and what your opinion is of there performance.
Thank you.
Hi Rick,
I have a total of 4 Weatherby's. 2 Mark V's and 2 Vanguard's. The Mark V's are a Accumark in .338-378 Weatherby Magnum, and a Mark V DeLuxe in .460. The Vanguards are in .300 Weatherby Magnum, and .30-06. All are among the most accurate bolt guns I own. As far as the cost of ammunition, you have to handload if you are going to be doing any amount of shooting with the Weatherby calibers. As you mentioned ammo is off the chart expensive. Weatherby factory ammunition has been "watered down" over the years compared to what it was back in the 50's and 60's. One reason for this is liability, and the other is because there are a lot of Weatherby calibers chambered in non Weatherby rifles that do not have the freeboring Weatherby builds into their guns. The newer factory ammunition is safe to fire in these rifles. I think Weatherby has one of the best factory triggers in the business, bettered only by the Savage Accutrigger. The fit, finish, and attention to detail is very evident in my Mark V DeLuxe in .460. It, and the Accumark in .338-378 both have the Accubrake muzzlebrake. It cuts recoil in the .460 to about .375 H&H levels, and the .338-378 to about what my unbraked Remington 700 in .300 Win. Mag. is. Weatherby is one of the few makers that haven't sacrificed quality to keep the price down, which is the reason the prices keep climbing every year. I've had my .460 since 1999, and paid right around $1,700.00 for it. They now list close to 3 grand. The quality is every bit as good, however. I'm a happy Weatherby owner, and wouldn't hesitate to buy another. They build a beautiful, quality rifle. Bill T.
I have 7 Weatherby's right now ... my sons and grandsons got quite a few from me over the years..
.300 Wby Mark V Deluxe w/ MagNa Port brake
7mm Rem Mag Mark V Accumark w/MagNa Port brake
7mm Rem Mag Synthetic (w/B&B alum bedded stock) w/MagNa Port brake
.257 Wby Vanguard Back Country (w/B&C alum bedded stock)
.270 Win Vanguard Back Country (w/B&C alum bedded stock) <<---Favorite
.257 Wby Vanguard Synthetic (w/B&C alum bedded stock)
.270 Win Vanguard Synthetic (w/B&C alum bedded stock)
I do qualify to go to the WEATHERBY section of Heaven.....I have the 3 which qualify me ....
300 Mark V Deluxe, any Mark V Accumark, and any model .257 Wby.....
I replaced the stocks that came with the synthetic Vanguards w/ Bell & Carlson full alumin bedded socks, and then I custom painted them with Krylon Fusion paint for plastic. They came out great.
Note: after 7 days of "curing" time the paint has chemically bonded to the stock...chip and crack proof.....
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Inflation in Mexico more than doubled to 1.09 per cent in January as residents were hit with growing government taxes and fees.
Sales tax rose countrywide from 15 to 16 per cent at the beginning of the year, increasing the cost of some foods, beer and cigarettes. At the same time cash-strapped municipalities have been raising the cost of public transportation and telephone calls. Read more


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Consumer Watchdog has its Eyes on Farmers Specialty Insurance
SANTA MONICA, CA--Feb. 28, 2014: Consumer Watchdog petitioned the Insurance Commissioner this week for a public hearing on the "new program" private passenger auto filings of Farmers Specialty Insurance Company, an affiliate of Farmers Insurance Exchange.
Consumer Watchdog's petition seeks to compel Farmers and its affiliates to comply with Proposition 103's mandate requiring insurers to offer at least a 20% discount to good drivers that meet the statutory criteria (i.e., in general, must be licensed to drive for the last three years and in that time, have no more than one violation point count on driving record and no at-fault accidents). Another provision of the Insurance Code requires a group of insurers having common ownership, management or control like Farmers to sell a good driver discount policy to a good driver from the affiliate that offers the lowest rate for the coverage sought. This requirement prevents an insurer from circumventing Proposition 103's 20% good driver discount mandate by creating a subsidiary or an affiliate that can be used to "cherry-pick" certain preferred drivers and steer other non-preferred drivers into a higher rate policy. Consumer Watchdog's petition is aimed at ensuring that good drivers receive the lowest rates they are entitled to under Proposition 103.
Based on Farmers Specialty's "new program" applications and filings to date, Farmers has failed to prove that Farmers and its affiliates will comply with these requirements, the petition alleges. Read the petition here: Consumer Watchdog
"Farmers should not be allowed to cherry-pick its customers by using multiple affiliates and multiple rating tiers to get around the legal requirements that it sell all good drivers the lowest rated policy for the coverage sought," said Cathy Lee, staff attorney for Consumer Watchdog. "Consumer Watchdog's petition calls on the Commissioner to order a hearing before an administrative law judge on Farmers' rating practices so that these issues can be resolved in a public forum."
Moreover, as the petition alleges, Farmers' creation of yet another rating tier with the addition of Farmers Specialty auto rates within the Farmers Insurance Exchange/Mid-Century group of companies, which already has three separate rating tiers, including two discounted rates for business managers and professionals, will potentially lead to unfairly discriminatory and/or excessive rates by charging similar risks different rates. The petition alleges that Farmers has failed to demonstrate in its filings how it will avoid charging unfairly discriminatory or excessive rates. Consumer Watchdog petitioned Commissioner Jones in late January to adopt regulations to prevent insurers from unfairly discriminating against insureds by using occupation as a rating factor, as Farmers does, which is not allowed by Proposition 103. A decision on that rulemaking petition is expected tomorrow.
Over the past decade, Consumer Watchdog has invoked the public participation provisions of Proposition 103 to challenge more than 75 rate filings by auto, home, earthquake and medical malpractice insurance companies, saving California consumers over $2.9 billion on their insurance premiums.


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Upscale lunchtime dining for significantly less dough! Winter lunch menu starts this Wednesday, January 22!
Blog Category: Food & Drink
2 hours of reds, whites, breads, and cheeses, all while dishing about wine with other Oenophiliacs. How much? Just $12!
Grab a burger in the 'Burgh!
Free music and peanuts and popcorn on the Northside, oh my!
Enjoy this "take-home" happy hour at the East End Brewing Company.
Half-off deals ALL over Pittsburgh!
Put food and games together and you're bound to have a good time. Put discounted food and games together and that's an even better time!
Happy hour and fondue deals at the Melting Pot in Station Square.
How does FREE food sound to you? You'll find lots of it at IKEA, in addition to other wallet-friendly options.
Wings are the essential bar food – and what better place to make the messy rounds than Pittsburgh's South Side?


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TOMMY Banks paid a personal tribute today to Sir Tom Finney, describing the former Preston North End and England international as the "Messi of his day".
Banks, the oldest survivor of Bolton's FA Cup-winning team of 1958 will be one of a number of former Wanderers players and officials who will attend this afternoon's funeral of the "Preston Plumber" who died earlier this month, aged 91.
The football world will pay their respects to the modest man many regard as one of the greatest footballers of all time, but 84-year-old Banks has special reasons for attending the civic service at Preston Minster.
In their playing days they were rivals at club level – often going head-to-head with Banks playing left-back for Wanderers facing Finney on Preston's right wing – but they were team-mates and room-mates on international duty for England.
And the straight-talking Boltonian has no doubt where Finney, who played 473 league and cup games for Preston and won 76 caps for England, ranks in his list of the all-time greats – comparable to Lionel Messi, the supremely talented Barcelona and Argentina "number 10".
"Tom was the best player, in my humble opinion, playing during my career – and that includes (Sir Stanley) Matthews," Banks said from his Farnworth home.
"He was the Messi of his day – or he would have been if he had got his own way because he always wanted to play inside forward and not on the wing. He preferred playing deeper, like Messi does.
"But they always insisted he played on the wing, whether it was on the right or the left. For Preston he was a right-winger but he was left-footed, so when he played for England, because Matthews played on the right, they put him on the left.
"He sometimes played on the left for Preston and that suited me fine when we played them in the first game of the 1958 cup run because I never liked playing against him.
"He once paid me a compliment saying I was one of two or three good full-backs he played against but he was too good for me.
"On that day (Wanderers won 3-0 at Deepdale in January 1958) he played on the left and that was ideal for Roy (Wanderers' tough-tackling right-back Hartle).
"But Tom could play anywhere. That's why I put him in front of Matthews, who was good – there's no doubt about that – but he could only play on the right wing.
"He'd have loved playing today.
"Tom was an inch shorter than me at 5ft 7ins but he was really good in the air and scored a lot of goals with his head – he played centre-forward for England."
Indeed, Finney played all along the forward line for England and was one of the more influential figures, along with skipper Billy Wright, in the national side.
So when Banks was called up for the first of his six caps ahead of the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, he found a highly-respected ally in his fellow Lancastrian.
"He took me under his wing saying 'stick with me, these lads (from the Midlands and London) won't understand you'," Banks recalls of his time rooming with the man who, at that time, had played 73 of his 76 internationals.
"He was a real gentleman, a really nice bloke who had no airs or graces. So was Billy Wright.
"In fact I always had the feeling they were Walter Winterbottom's unofficial assistants. I'm sure they used to get together and help him pick the team. After all, they knew the game inside out.
"They'd been playing long enough. Finney played his first game for England in 1946, straight after the war.
"He'd been a bit of a war hero too. He drove a tank from El Alamein in Egypt to Berlin – but you'd never hear him boast about anything he did, on the football field or off it.
"He was such a humble man.He really had the common touch, but most were like that then."


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Original 1882 etching in brown/black ink on Holland laid paper by James Jacques Tissot. 2nd state. Plate 5 from the 1884 book Renee Mauperin, titled Denoisel and Henri Mauperin's Rooms in the rue Taitbout as Boisjorand de Villacourt Enters to Challenge Him to a Duel. Signed in the plate "J J Tissot" lower left. Stamp signed in red with the artist's red monogram lower right of image. Sheet size: 6-3/8 inches H x 10 inches W (16.2 cm x 25.4 cm). Not framed. Detailed photos and more information at: http://www.jdsmithfineart.com/gallery-of-artists/tissot-menu/tissot-denoisel-henri-rooms.
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The annual Veterans' Day Parade will be held on in downtown Austin, TX. The event kicks off at 9:30 AM from the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge and travels up to the Texas State Capitol Building. Viewing is available all along Congress Avenue and there will be a reviewing stand at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel at Congress and 7th. Stay for the 11 AM Ceremony at the South steps of the state Capitol.
This year's theme for the Travis County and City of Austin Veterans' Day Parade and Memorial Ceremony at the South Steps of the State Capitol will be the poppy. The practice of wearing of poppies takes its origin from the poem In Flanders Fields, written in 1915 by John McCrae.
The Parade welcomes any group that wants to show support for the troops. Just fill out the online application. For more information call 512-854-9340.
We can always use extra funds to help support this event as the Parade is put on as a community service event and any monetary donations is used to support the parade.
Welcome to the Veterans' Day Celebration and Parade. We are pleased you are here to honor all the veterans. Please review this information and help us make this a safe and fun event for everyone.
Parades and public events are fun and this is no exception. However, we must remind all of the dangers of moving vehicles in the crowded area. PLEASE be extremely careful!
1. Do not exceed the speed limit in the parade and congested areas. Five MPH is the maximum speed. That doesn't mean you have to drive that fast. Slower is always better.
2. Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, from pedestrians and parade watchers.
3. Do not throw candy or give-away items from the floats or parade entries to the audience. This is no longer permitted by the parade authorities. One year, we experienced a serious medical injury due to a person throwing candy. Again, NO THROWING ITEMS FROM THE PARADE UNITS. This will be strictly enforced. Children will run toward vehicles to get candy and that is extremely dangerous!!!
4. If there is an emergency and you need help do not hesitate to call 9-1-1. Be sure and advise the operator of your exact location.
5. If your vehicle fails, simply drive it to one of the side roads and ask for assistance. Do not panic.
6. Drink lots of water, use sunscreen and relax.
7. The police department is here to help. Don't hesitate to ask for assistance.
8. Keep in mind that youngsters and most oldsters, love parades. It is easy to get caught up on the excitement and forget safety matters. PLEASE BE CAREFUL! We want you with us next year.
9. Absolutely no firing of weapons of any kind. That includes starter guns, historic rifles and western pistols. This is strictly prohibited and violation may result in an arrest. We have experienced challenging time over the past years and we enforce this rule for obvious reasons.
10. There is no rush to finish the parade. Please keep your intervals. Use common sense and don't allow a gap in the parade.
When this happens pedestrians try to cross between parade units and disrupt the parade.
11. Patience is necessary in the parade. Watch out for youngsters and oldsters and those who just seem to not pay attention. Be careful.
12. Please hydrate yourself at least 2 days prior to the parade so we can minimize the risk of anyone suffering from dehydration.
Finally if you need emergency assistance, contact 9-1-1 first or a police officer. If you have operational problem you may contact the parade officials on site the day of the parade. The Veterans' Day Celebration will start at 11:00 am on the south steps of the Capitol.


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After a long night with Relay For Life, a few of us brought our robot and gear to Queen's University for the Science Rendezvous.Robot transportation is sometimes difficult, but today it was pretty simple. We are very glad that Queen's is close by, and that the sun was shining! We were excited to be a part of the Science Rendezvous, an event that brings together many different community groups to show demonstrations of different kinds of science.We got our display set up…ready for the event to begin at 10AM.At the event, there were many different booths to explore. We had fun learning about different aspects of science…There were many different people presenting their work. There were professors, and grad students, high school students, and even elementary student science fair winners. These two girls made robots out of toothbrushes!
Here's the robot in action.
The Human Mobility Research Center showed how computer assisted surgery works…programming and cameras seem to be everywhere!Our display was a big hit with all ages. From young drivers….…to parents, everyone was interested in our program and how we were able to create this robot in 6 weeks.We are glad of the opportunity to demonstrate our robot at this event. Many thanks to the organizers of the Science Rendezvous. We hope to participate for years to come.


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The famous illustrations found inside have become the hallmark of this series, the simplistic paper collages make wonderful pictures to support the wonderfully written prayers. This mini book of prayers is aimed at 3-5 year olds.
The "My Very First" collection has become one of Lion Children's most popular series, having sold over 500,000 copies in various forms. And this set of prayers is now available in this enchanting mini edition.
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British Airways' boss, Willie Walsh, warned today that London's status as a leading economic centre was under threat after he was elected president of the capital's largest business lobbying group.
The 48-year-old Irishman will head the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) for the next two years, with his tenure encompassing the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Walsh is one of Britain's most high-profile business figures and was a prominent backer of the campaign for a third runway at Heathrow airport.
Echoing his comments last year about the need for more airport capacity to stoke London's economy, Walsh said the capital faced a growing competitive threat.
"Today, London stands as the world's leading centre to do business but tough economic conditions and increasingly fierce competition from abroad are placing that position under threat," he said.
"In my time as president of the LCCI, I want to see London move further ahead of rival world cities in order to attract and retain the very best people and companies. To do that, we need to have the right infrastructure and skills, and ensure the government creates a much more pro-business regulatory environment."
Last year Walsh warned the Conservative party it would be making the "biggest mistake ever" if it went ahead with a pledge to block Heathrow expansion. "We will look back years from now and say, what a disgrace," said Walsh. He added: "We expect governments to have policies that are coherent. I don't see this as coherent."
In the wake of the Tories' confirmation this year that they would block a third runway, Walsh said BA would be forced to take some of its aeroplanes to Madrid once it completes a merger with the Spanish carrier Iberia. "You've got a fantastic airport in Madrid that has excess capacity ... and we'll grow there," he said. "Growth is not going to go away.
"Growth will just leave the UK and go to other parts of Europe. BA will be able to access that growth because our assets are mobile and we can focus on developing Madrid rather than ... London."
However, Walsh is also well positioned to comment on the annual bonus furore that envelops the City as one of the few UK executives to exercise restraint over windfalls in recent years. In June, he said he would waive his bonus for the second year running, turning down a £334,000 payout amid an ongoing a dispute with cabin crew.
Walsh was appointed chief executive of BA in 2005, after a successful stint in charge of Ireland's Aer Lingus, when he was widely credited with rescuing the flag carrier by embracing the low-cost business model. Similar attempts to reform BA have run into trouble after cabin crew called 22 days of strikes earlier this year in a dispute over cost cuts.
At the LCCI, Walsh succeeds Stephen Greene, the executive chairman of the property investment firm Rankvale.


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Last week I decided to try a slightly different language learning strategy. Rather than trying to immerse myself and learning bits of various languages every day, I am focusing on one language each day. This mainly involves listening to online radio and doing online lessons, and also having conversations with people when I can. At the moment I'm continuing to learn Dutch, learning more Portuguese, Italian, and brushing up my Spanish and Japanese, while trying to keep my other languages ticking over.
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I remember the night North Carolina State announced it had hired Dave Huxtable to be its defensive coordinator. It was Dec. 14, less than two weeks after Pitt's final regular-season game and more than three weeks before the BBVA Compass Bowl.
(The announcement interrupted a nice dinner I was having with my wife and some friends, but that's another story.)
Pitt coach Paul Chryst was not sorry to see Huxtable go, even though an inexperienced Pitt defense overachieved at times, frustrating an undefeated Notre Dame team for three quarters and allowing a total of only nine points against Rutgers and South Florida.
But there were defensive disappointments that were more significant than those high points:
— Giving up 31 points and 204 rushing yards to Youngstown State
— Allowing 34 points and too many big plays to Cincinnati.
— Losing a 21-17 halftime lead to Louisville, which scored three touchdowns in 10 minutes of the third quarter (with the help of a botched punt snap by Pitt).
— Falling behind Connecticut, 24-0, at halftime six days after almost upsetting the Irish. (Special teams share part of that blame, too, surrendering an 80-yard punt return for a touchdown.)
Huxtable was/is a gruff presence, and he was not shy about voicing loud displeasure toward individual Pitt players. But he was/is a hard worker who refused to take shortcuts. He slept in his office during training camp and stubbornly demanded spotless technique on the practice field.
Because Chryst was not caught looking the other way when Huxtable left (in fact, he encouraged it), it was reasonable to think he had a replacement in mind and would hire one quickly. But Chryst remained focused on the team prior to the bowl game and on recruiting through the month of January. He should be lauded for having his priorities in order.
But now it's been two months, and spring (actually, winter) practice begins March 5. Asked about the hiring process a week ago on signing day, Chryst said with a smile, "We are going to name one."
Gotta love his sense of humor.
Chryst said he has spoken to candidates and would be able to spend more time finding a coordinator with the 2013 recruiting class secured.
"We have to get going on this defensive coordinator thing so we have one for spring ball," he said.
There have been a few names connected to the job by fans and Websites:
— Former Pitt defensive back Teryl Austin (who served as Urban Meyer's DC at Florida in 2010 and is now the secondary coach of the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens).
— Former North Carolina State defensive coordinator Mike Archer, a career coach who was head coach at LSU and Steelers linebackers coach under Bill Cowher.
— Central Catholic graduate Todd Orlando, who was the DC at Florida International before head coach Mario Cristobal was fired at the end of the season. Orlando played at Wisconsin where he was a roommate to Pitt offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph.
— Also, Atlanta Falcons secondary coach Tim Lewis, a former Pitt cornerback and Green Bay Packers first-round draft choice, probably wouldn't mind reviving his career as a coordinator (he served the Steelers and New York Giants in that capacity.) Lewis, whose nephew Ryan will be a redshirt freshman cornerback next season at Pitt, was an assistant under Johnny Majors in 1993 and 1994.
— It's also possible Chryst could promote secondary coach Matt House or linebackers coach Chris Haering.
Of course, Pitt fans are worried that the delay in hiring a coordinator is an indicator of a bigger problem. Is Pitt offering enough money? Is Pitt not an attractive job for good, ambitious coaches? Is Chryst lacking in contacts?
I don't buy most of their concerns, although no one really knows what salary is being offered. If Chryst hires the right man and the defense continues to develop, no one will remember or care that Pitt had no defensive coordinator for these past two months. For now, he deserves the benefit of doubt. He knows a lot more about hiring a coach than any fan criticizing him.
But if the defense struggles, fans will blame the coordinator and the length of time Chryst took to hire him.
Two months (and counting) without a defensive coordinator, Chryst still looking
February 13, 2013
I remember the night North Carolina State announced it had hired Dave Huxtable to be its defensive coordinator. It was Dec. 14, less than two weeks after Pitt's final regular-season game and more than three weeks before the BBVA Compass Bowl.


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- Number of bedrooms: 10
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The Comodoro Apartments are a lovely 3-star apartment complex situated in the heart of Los Cristianos, just 2 minutes away from the wonderful beach. Los Cristianos, situated on ... Continue reading
The Comodoro Apartments are a lovely 3-star apartment complex situated in the heart of Los Cristianos, just 2 minutes away from the wonderful beach. Los Cristianos, situated on Tenerife's south coast, is a gorgeous port town that will charm you with its laid-back atmosphere, glorious year round sunny climate and superb volcanic sand beaches.
The Hotel Comodoro, with its comfortable and affordable accommodation, enjoys superb views of Los Cristianos Bay and the neighbouring island of Gomera. With its ideal location, you'll be just a few short steps from the sandy beach and the promenade lined with shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Spend hours on end on the warm dark sands, splashing in the calm waters or trying the hive of water sports available here. Behind the beaches there is a long promenade filled with chic cafes, local restaurants and stylish bars, all sharing the spectacular view of the bay.
For a remarkable nightlife, you can follow the promenade to the neighbouring Playa de las Americas, Tenerife's bustling party capital. Away from the promenade, making your way inland, you'll discover a complex maze of boutiques, designer shops and numerous charming cafes spread out around the narrow streets. And for a splash of excitement, visit the nearby Aqualand and the fantastic Siam Park, one of Europe's prime water parks boasting an exhilarating range of rides and slides.
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- Year of construction: 1973
- Year of most recent renovation: 1999
- Number of floors (main building): 11
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- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
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The popular holiday resort of Los Cristianos lies in a sheltered bay in the south-west corner of the island of Tenerife, merging into the more glitzy purpose-built resort of Playa de las Americas. Los Cristianos has burgeoned into a modern package-tour resort from its origins as a sleepy Canarian fishing village, but has managed to retain some of its traditional feel, despite the plethora of modern hotels, shopping centres and apartment blocks. The focal point of the resort is its working harbour, fronted by a square surrounded with restaurants, and sandy beaches encircling a crescent-shaped bay backed by a long, wide promenade that stretches to neighbouring Playa de las Americas. The old town centre stretches from the port up to the main shopping street in a grid-like pattern of pedestrianised streets, still inhabited by many local people. The resort's best beach is man-made, the Playa de las Vistas, covered in sand imported from the Sahara. Being just a few minutes away by cheap taxi from las Americas resort allows holidaymakers in Los Cristianos to enjoy a more sedate stay, while still able to access the bright lights and entertainment facilities of the more boisterous neighbour, especially when it comes to nightlife.
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'Never a dull moment' could be a phrase coined to suit the southern holiday resort area of Tenerife island, where entertaining attractions and activities abound. The beaches of Los Cristianos are bristling with watersports opportunities, from jet skiing and windsurfing to scuba diving and banana boat rides. The busy little port is the embarkation point for ferry and hydrofoil trips to the nearby islands of La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro, as well as boat trips for dolphin and whale viewing. In the immediate vicinity of the resort there are waterparks, an 18-hole golf course and facilities for go-karting, bowling, bungee-jumping, horse and camel riding. Several excursions are on offer, like trips to the capital, Santa Cruz, the Mount Teide National Park or the Tenerife zoo.
Los Cristianos has top-rate eateries on offer to holidaymakers, its trendiest being Piccolo, Bar El Cine, Plan B and Chill Out. Los Cristianos cannot be beaten for the quality and variety of eating establishments available throughout the day and night, from the ubiquitous English breakfast through midday fast-food snacks, to dinner from China, India, Mexico or anywhere else one cares to mention.
Los Cristianos is very well supplied with fun pubs, some discos and a few nightclubs, but holidaymakers will notice that the nightlife here is nowhere near as wild and exciting as it is next door in Playa de las Americas. Taxis are plentiful and available round the clock, however, so there is no problem popping off to join in the unadulterated partying in nearby lively spots like Veronicas and The Patch, which are usually jumping and pumping until 6am or so. Those who prefer a more sedate evening will be happy to sit back and unwind at a waterfront bar in Los Cristianos, watching the world go by and perhaps enjoying some restrained live music.
One of the joys of holidaying in Tenerife is indulging in duty-free (or low-duty) shopping, and Los Cristianos and surrounds boasts a multitude of shops where it is easy to spend liberally on perfumes, tobacco, electrical goods, cameras and designer clothing. Handcrafts and cultured pearls are also popular buys for souvenir hunters, but these are best sought in reputable stores rather than from seafront hawkers. Local supermarkets stock familiar British brands, particularly those in the large San Eugene Centre. A tourist street market is held in Los Cristianos every Sunday near the Hotel Arona Gran, where most of the merchandise consists of cheap and cheerful Spanish tourist souvenirs, but there is fun to be had in haggling.
Older visitors might have problems walking up the steep hills.
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Updating a report from today's game day preview, the Boston Red Sox have announced that Stephen Drew is out of tonight's lineup with tightness in his right oblique. Manager John Farrell explained that Drew is considered day-to-day after feeling the injury during his final at-bat last night. His absence from tonight's lineup raised some eyebrows considering the Sox are facing a right-handed starter in Bud Norris, who Drew has had success against in the past, so this explains a lot.
This sort of soreness is considered common for players during Spring Training, which Drew of course did not participate in this year while he remained unsigned until a few weeks ago. Along with his slow start to the season (1 hit in 14 at-bats), this may make you wonder why Drew was rushed through a 10-day conditioning stint in the minors after signing with the team last month. Unfortunately, that's out of the team's control, as his contract included a clause that forced the team to promote him to the majors within 10 days, whether he was ready or not.
Jonathan Herrera will start at SS in Drew's absence until he is ready to return.Tags: Baseball, Boston, Boston Red Sox, MLB, Stephen Drew


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Police awards recognize bravery by officers in Allegheny County
Thinking about his family and colleagues gave Pittsburgh police Officer Christopher Kertis the adrenaline he needed when a gunman fired bullets into his legs.
Disabled by two broken wrists, Kertis knew he had reasons "to get back up and keep fighting," he said on Friday on receiving an award for heroism stemming from the March 17 arrest of Dante Bonner.
"There's a lot of stuff in life that makes you do unbelievable things," said Kertis, who fired back at Bonner, as did his partner, Officer Charles Thomas.
Kertis and Thomas received the "Above and Beyond" award at the 13th annual Amen Corner Senator John Heinz Law Enforcement Award ceremony at the Sheraton Station Square. The event honors Western Pennsylvania officers with awards carrying names such as the "Starsky and Hutch" and "Crime Doesn't Pay."
Bonner, 19, is awaiting trial on charges of attempted homicide, assault of a law enforcement officer and other crimes.
Kertis spent two months recovering but said he will return to the Zone 5 station in Highland Park. Six officers from that zone have been shot since April 2009.
Kertis said almost all officers on his shift beat the ambulance to the shooting scene that day, even though the ambulance was only three blocks away.
"The way the guys are at Zone 5 makes you depend on them and count on them," Kertis said. "I trust my life with those guys."
The "911 Quick Response" award went to South Park police Officers Jon Booth and Joe Leonetti. They rescued a woman from her car on July 10, when Piney Fork Road flooded.
"We got her to put the window down, and we got her out through the window and walked her to dry land," Leonetti said. "We did what we had to do to make sure she was all right."
South Park police Chief Dennis McDonough said watching them wade into waist-deep water made him nervous.
"It wasn't on the top of my list of things I wanted them to do," McDonough said. "But time was of the essence, and I'm extremely proud of them."
Margaret Harding is a Trib Total Media staff writer. Reach her at 412-380-8519 or email@example.com.


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Chennai (The Telegraph): It is impossible to tame Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk.
In the initial stages of the IPL-V, though CSK struggled to cash in on the home advantage, they accumulated an impressive six wins in their nine matches till the second Qualifier.
Out of the three losses, one came against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the last day of the last month. Still it's no denying the fact that Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men will enjoy home advantage in the final on Sunday.
KKR captain Gautam Gambhir, though, is not ready to lose sleep over the fact that the CSK will have the crowd support.
"Chennai have been two-time winners and they know how to play in finals. There is no doubt that the crowd support will be in favour of them as they will be playing in their own backyard. But I have always believed that in big games like this you always have a 50-50 chance. In such games there are no favourites and underdogs. To me, everyone start a big game on even keel," Gambhir said at the news conference after a practice session.
So does he think that his team has the wherewithal to beat CSK? "We have to be on our toes… We need to give more than 100 per cent. We have to give it our best shot if we want to beat CSK in Chennai."
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Gambhir added: "I have always maintained that CSK are a good side… They have won the title consecutive times and therefore, the pressure will be on them. But we have also played good cricket and there is lot of quality. Hopefully, we can continue improving our standard and we want to be at our best."
KKR will not be short on motivation as they are looking for their maiden IPL title. A major credit to KKR's magnificent run to the final should go to Gambhir. Not only did he prove to be the side's best batsman, he has also been one of the aggressive captains.
Asked about his captaincy, Gambhir said: "When you are on the field, you are not there to make friends… You are there to get results in your team's favour. While doing so, sometimes you have to be aggressive … I think being a little aggressive works for me… That is how we have won matches. Now that we are in the final, we would not just be mere competitors."
Gambhir once again said that a captain is as good as his team.
"The combined efforts of the 11 players on the field make a successful captain. I always believe that when you select a team, you always try to get the best combination out on the field. I think that the selected players are bound to perform and they are picked to contribute to the team's cause. You do not walk on to the field to play as an individual… The USP of our team is to play as a unit," Gambhir said.
The KKR captain said his team want to win it for the people of Calcutta.
"The way the fans in Calcutta have supported us even when things were not going in our way have been really heart warming… At times, the support for our team have been so strong that we were really overwhelmed. So, when we walk on to the field tomorrow [Sunday], we will try to win it for Calcutta. KKR are not about me or Shah Rukh Khan or one or two individuals… It is about the millions of people who've been supporting us. I can assure you that there will be no shortage of our effort and hopefully we can try and win the title and give joy to the City of Joy."


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Akai S20
Akai's S20 Stereo Phrase Sampler starts out looking like a table-top version of the lackluster S01. Major improvements include STEREO input and outputs and far greater memory expansion (up to 17 MB) and of course, the sequencer. The standard 1 MB can sample between 7 to 56 seconds. Upgrading to 17 MB lets you sample from 131 seconds (Stereo 32kHz) to 1048 seconds (Mono 8kHz)! The S20 is a budget desktop phrase sampler targeted towards DJs and home project studios; and the S20 offers excellent value for the price.
An onboard 3.5 inch high density floppy disk drive allows for samples to be interchanged with higher-end Akai samplers or loaded onto a computer for further editing. There are some caveats, however, and these include absolutely no onboard effects whatsoever and a rather poor built-in sequencer. It is also worth noting that the unit uses RCA jacks instead of 1/4 inch stereo plugs, which may be useful to some and irritating to others. Nonetheless, pair the S20 up with a decent sequencer and an outboard effects box or filter (if desired) and you've got a nice, cheap, and functional little sampler.
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Pint Room one of many new openings on Carmel's Main Street
By Pete Smith
When The Pint Room officially opens at 3 p.m. April 28 at the corner of Main Street and 1st Ave. NW, it gave craft brew devotees a place to call their own in downtown Carmel.
With a 124 craft brews on tap – 45 to 50 of which are from local brewers – people might feel overwhelmed at the sheer array of possibilities. So that's why the owners are offering special 4.5 oz. glasses that cost $1-$2 so that people can get a taste of something new without the need to buy an entire flight.
And beer isn't the new restaurant's only attraction. Co-owner Derek Rapkin said The Pint Room aims to offer "five-star bar food." It offers Kobe beef in all its burgers and even employs Executive Chef Ryan Sunderland to ensure its menu offerings are all high-quality.
"Everything is made fresh in-house," Rapkin said, noting that the menu will also vary by season so that it's always new.
He also doesn't want families to be deceived by the name and think the restaurant is only a bar.
"We don't just attract the hipsters and craft beer people. It's family-oriented, too," Rapkin said.
The Pint Room even goes so far as to offer a kids' menu, and Rapkin said no one will be looked at weird for coming in with their kids.
The restaurant is planning two areas for outdoor seating. The first would be similar to the setup that Muldoons employs across Main Street and would require eliminating two parking spaces on the east side of the building. The second would be a patio that caters more to adults on the interior of the Sophia Square building.
Rapkin said he is hopeful to have both implemented sometime this summer.
While beer is the specialty, The Pint Room also offers unique attributes like liquor infusions and a Sunday buffet-style brunch. And with more than 40 bars stools and 29 tables, there's likely space for everyone.
And Rapkin said that even the television offerings are negotiable and won't necessarily be tuned to sports.
During its first week, The Pint Room will be open at 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at 11 a.m. Friday to Sunday; but it will regularly open at 11 a.m.
Main Street filling up
It's one of a number of exciting business openings on Main Street as the summer season starts to prompt an influx of customers.
Scotty's Brewhouse has opened on the other corner of the Sophia Square building adjacent to the Monon Trail, and Pad Thai restaurant is expected to open its doors in the coming weeks just behind Scotty's.
The Foolery, a long-time Carmel comic book institution, plans to have its grand opening at midnight on April 29 to coincide with the release of "The Amazing Spider Man No. 1."
And Woody's Library Restaurant is debuting its expanded deck and outdoor seating now that warmer weather has arrived.
Plans are also in the works for many of the vacant spaces remaining on Main Street, pointing to the value businesses are placing on its summer foot traffic.


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THE 37-year-old motorcyclist who died after being hit by a train near Stroud has been named as Paul Martin.
Mr Martin, who was a father of one with another child on the way, was struck by a Swindon to Gloucester passenger train while riding his motorcycle at the Frampton Mansell foot crossing on Sunday, May 11.
According to a spokesman from the British Transport Police medics treated Mr Martin, of Cashes Green, Stroud, at the scene but he sadly died of his injuries.
A statement was released today, Tuesday, by Mr Martin's wife Lorna paying tribute to her husband.
"Paul was, and has been for the past 12 years, my entire everything," she said.
"He was a fantastic husband and father and was completely besotted with our son and baby which is on the way.
"His other great loves in his life were his friends and his motorbike. He greatly enjoyed his job and had an extremely enthusiastic and competitive attitude to his role.
"All I now hope for is that his friends remember as much about him as possible and help me to keep his memory alive so that our children grow up knowing as much about him as they can and that they help me with the enormous challenge I have to create a life for them that he would be proud of."
A spokesman from the BTP confirmed that the incident is being treated as non-suspicious however an investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.


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Imagine tropical breezes... Caribbean sunsets... and ocean views from every room. It's all included in the trip of a lifetime at Sunset Point Oceanfront Villa!
Located on the beautiful shores of Providenciales, this 4000 sq/ft vacation home is one of the most popular rentals in Turks & Caicos. It looks like two houses, but it's all one spacious villa under two roofs.
Surrounded by half an acre of lush landscaping and turquoise waters, Sunset Point Villa features four air-conditioned bedroom suites with king or queen beds, five baths, and wide wraparound decks.
Take a cool dip in your own private pool, or step down into the crystal clear ocean just off the pool deck. You'll find the water is shallow (about 3 to 4 feet deep) and typically calm, perfect for playing and swimming. Ocean Point Reef is an awesome snorkeling spot right next to the villa. And the sugar white sand of child-friendly Taylor Bay Beach is just a short three minute stroll away!
Enjoy relaxed conversation from Sunset Point's spacious living and dining area. This is the place to unwind with family and friends on your Caribbean island vacation. The living room features Cable TV, stereo system, and free WIFI. The inviting master bedroom suite is located on the upper story of the main house.
Open the shutters on the suite's gallery window, and you've got an unrivaled panoramic view of the ocean!
On the ground level leading to the pool deck, the game room features a big screen TV, DVD library, and full-sized ping pong table.
The adjoining wing of this Turks and Caicos villa, connected by covered decks, includes three spacious bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and large private balconies. The oversized first floor bedroom suite has vaulted ceilings and a loft level for reading and sleeping.
Sunset Point Villa also features a large, fully-equipped kitchen with center island, breakfast bar, and granite countertops. For the outdoor chef, there's a Weber BBQ grill. Use of the tennis courts at closeby Taylor Bay comes complimentary with the villa rental. Or hit the links at Provo Golf and Country Club, Turks and Caicos' championship 18-hole golf course.
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Investigates crises that plague the Middle East. Critically examines a wide range of viewpoints on these issues.
Class description
This class will introduce students to the recent history of the Middle East as well as apply theories from political science to attempt to better understand some of today's key issues: Why is there such tension between the United States, Israel, and Iran over Iran's nuclear program? Why does violence continue to plague Iraq almost a decade after the overthrow of the government of Saddam Hussein? Why have we seen such different outcomes arising from the protests against authoritarian regimes in Egypt, Tunisia, and Syria? Why did Israelis and Palestinians attempt to make peace in the 1990s, and why did this process fail? By applying political science theories to today's headlines, we aim to both increase our understanding of the contemporary Middle East as well as deepen our ability to think critically about the political issues that shape our world.
Student learning goals
1. Understand the nature and history of the current state-system in the Middle East today
2. Identify the key identity groups in the Middle East as well as the impact of identity on the politics of the region
3. Discern the roots of today's Middle Eastern states in the Ottoman and colonial pasts
4. Critically evaluate theories seeking explain the pervasiveness of authoritarianism in the Middle East
5. Analyze the roles of interests, rationality, culture, and emotion in interstate and intrastate conflicts
6. Understand and take well-argued positions on debates surrounding four key issues in the Middle East: the instability in Iraq following the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein; the confrontation between the US, Israel, and Iran over Iran's nuclear enrichment program; the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict; and the "Arab Spring" uprisings against authoritarian rule in several Arab countries.
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The Minister for the Environment,
The deterioration of the budget from replacing established policies by direct action comes from loss of revenue from sales of emissions permits and direct expenditure on the Emissions Reduction Fund. My estimate of an annual budget deterioration of $4 billion $5 billion per annum comprises around $3 billion net loss of carbon permit revenue receipts and $1 billion to $2 billion for expenditure within the Emissions Reduction Fund to reduce emissions by 5 per cent by 2020.
My calculation explicitly relates to years late in the decade. This estimate takes account of the lower carbon price from linkage of Australia's Emissions Trading Scheme to the European system. The net loss of permit revenue for 2014-15 is much higher, at over $7 billion.
My estimate of $1 billion to $2 billion for the cost of payments from the Emissions Reduction Fund represents the purchase of 131 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent at $7.50 to $15 per tonne. The 131 million is from the Department of the Environment's latest published projections of 2020 emissions. These estimates assume that all of the credits from Australian past over-performance against Kyoto targets are applied against the 2020 target, which means that under successful direct action there would be almost no reduction in actual Australian 2020 emissions from 2000 levels.
Emissions Reduction Fund
My estimates of the budget losses from the switch to the Emissions Reduction Fund are on the low side for four reasons: direct action has no link to Europe or the Clean Development Mechanism to cap costs of emissions reductions; tighter targets are necessary to match what other countries are doing; without strong caps on emissions for activities outside the Emissions Reduction Fund and penalties for breaching them, purchases by the Fund will be overwhelmed by increases in other emissions; and the department's emissions projections embody reductions from some established policies and institutions that are slated for repeal or review. There is potential for the budget deterioration to be several times the estimated amount, without any certainty that even the minus 5 per cent target will be reached.
My 2011 Report recommended that some carbon revenue be used to purchase non-Kyoto farm credits. Experience with techniques and methodologies would provide a sound basis for the international community to include more bio-sequestration categories in the range of internationally accepted carbon abatement activities. This has worked out as we had hoped, and the international agencies have now accepted additional forms of soil carbon and forest and woodlands management. But carbon farming is no Magic Pudding. International rules define legitimate farm-based credits, and credits purchased by the government only count if they meet those requirements. Yes, the Carbon Farming Initiative helps us to reduce emissions. Established carbon pricing provides stronger incentives for legitimate farm abatement than the proposed Emissions Reduction Fund.
Changed trajectory
Established policies have changed the trajectory of Australian emissions without disruption of the economy. Emissions reductions are already large in several parts of the economy in which they apply with full force, including the electricity sector. Emissions continue to rise strongly in some sectors that are not covered by carbon pricing and the Renewable Energy Target. While emissions from the coal and LNG export industries continue to rise strongly with increased production, the presence of carbon pricing and the chance that permit prices will be higher in future encourage choice of lower-emissions production technologies. The main effect of carbon pricing is through new investment decisions, and emissions fall as investments mature over time.
Revenue raised from sale of carbon permits does not indicate a cost to the economy – in the same way that it is wrong to call all of the GST revenue a cost to the economy. Apart from its contribution to Australia doing its fair share in a global mitigation effort, carbon pricing, like the GST, allows a switch in the tax mix – in both cases from a tax on income to an indirect tax. A government decision to continue the tax cuts without carbon pricing means other tax increases or expenditures cuts or a bigger deficit.
Established policies have put us on a path to do our fair share of the international mitigation effort at low economic cost. Their replacement by an Emissions Reduction Fund makes the meeting of current targets problematic, and the adjustment to stronger targets in future more so. A change to direct action would substantially increase Australia's budget problem. And it would start again rather than end Australia's long period of uncertainty about how to manage its commitments to the international effort.
The Australian Financial Review


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A Few Things Ill Considered
Tag archives for NYT
Things Break does a thorough take-down of George Will's continued dishonesty in the Washington Post. For the background, if somehow you have missed this kerfuffle, check his earlier post. The story in a nutshell is not remarkable: mainstream columnist prints op-ed full of outright falsehoods, complaints are rejected, paper stands by its right to fill…
"Bright Scientists, Dim Notions" is the title of a NYT article from a few days ago prompted by the recent controversy over scientifically unfounded and racist remarks made by James Watson about the supposedly inherently inferior intelligence of the African race as compared to Caucasians.


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IT'S 7.30am, the sun's up and so is a team of 23 pickers ready to get stuck into the cabernet sauvignon at Giant Steps vineyard outside Coldstream.
As the sun moves across the Yarra Valley it touches the nearby hills. Eight weeks ago they were blackened bare but now they're sprouting green.
It's a heartening sight for winemakers like Phil Sexton at Giant Steps, whose vineyard lost 3.2 hectares of chardonnay in the fires. But as he puts a close to his 2009 vintage, the most challenging he's encountered in 28 years of winemaking, he can't help but feel frustrated and annoyed.
The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) has been conducting controlled burn-offs throughout the valley, just as winemakers are bringing in their harvest. While some fruit has already been affected by smoke taint from the bushfires Giant Steps lost 100 tonnes now healthy fruit is being threatened by the best of intentions. "We have picked very early to avoid smoke damage," said Mr Sexton. "If they (DSE) had waited another 10 days it would have suited us."
The cabernet, harvested last Thursday, was meant for the 2009 cabernet blend but the early pick means it is not up to scratch.
Gippsland winemakers are also requesting a moratorium on the burn-offs until after vintage, in three to four weeks.
Ewan Waller, the DSE's chief fire officer, says he is aware of the wine industry's problem but autumn was the best time to conduct burn-offs. "We understand the concerns of smoke taint and grape quality," he said, "but for the protection of the broader community we simply must perform this vital work when weather allows it."
Gary Surman, at Wild Dog Winery in Gippsland, says he has yet to pick shiraz and cabernet sauvignon, two red varieties susceptible to smoke taint because the skins come in contact with the juice during winemaking. "I think people don't always appreciate that Gippsland picks late into the season," he said.


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Atlanta Wedding Planner Serves Nene Leakes with $2.5 Million Lawsuit
Not everyone is a fan of Nene Leakes. According to The Jasmine Brand, the RHOA star was just hit with a $2.5 million lawsuit by Atlanta-based wedding planner Tiffany Cook. Cook, who's planned multiple celebrity nuptials including RHOA's Porsha and Kordell Stewart, claims she helped plan the over the top nuptials and has yet to be payed.
The weekend long event reportedly cost $$1.8 million dollars with more than half spent on design and travel fees. She also claims Nene paid a $18,750 down payment, but nothing after that. Cookis suing for the missing costs as well as damages.
However, the newlywed claims the entire wedding was paid for in cash and planned by Tony Conway of Legendary Events.
"My wedding planner was Tony Conway & I don't owe him a dime! My wedding was paid 4 n cash! Tune n Sept 17th @ 9pm on Bravo & see 4 yourself … I don't roll like that! I'm good 2 everyone that is good 2 me & I pay my bills! Wrong person hunni … I Dream Of Nene coming soon on Bravo! Tune n & see for yourself … U thirsty? Ain't no water over here 4 ya! LOL," the TV magnet tweeted.
"All new brides please do ur homework on these shady wedding planners! Call Tony Conway @ Ledgendary events! He's the best ..Do Not make me put together my dream team of attorneys hunni! Phaedra Parks, Star Jones & the accident attorney Ken Nugent LOL … I signed a contract wit u? I wrote u a check? Let me call Ken Nugent right now! A accident attorney can handle this 4 sho LOL … Tony Conway wit A Ledgendary Events is the BEST wedding & Event planner ever! Call him! U won't b disappointed … Pinterest says a lot abt some of these wedding planners! Take a look & google them 2! If they hav done it 2 u, chances r they've done it B4″
Guess we'll have to tune into I Dream of Nene this fall to see the drama unfold.
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Jimmywrote a review of Marmot Pro Tour Softshell Pant - Men's on February 4, 2015
Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Fit: True to size
I have been skiing with these pants for three seasons now. They have certainly made me reevaluate my choice of fabric for "normal day" resort and side country skiing. Marmot's choice to use Polartec Power Shield (Marmot M2) was brilliant really, and I would have argued that just a few seasons ago. Being a life long skier (I'm 50) and having a job where I work outside all day everyday in what can be some knarly conditions, I would have advocated the durability, flexibility and weather proofness of a hard shell all day to anyone who asked. I think technology has marched inexorably forward and Polartec has changed the game. These keep me warm on normal ski days, they keep the snow out, and allow me to stay dry and comfortable on the inside. My internal "micro-climate" is very happy.
These Marmot pants are softshell and really REALLY! comfortable. Durable for the long haul and not surprising for a soft shell very breathable. Other reviewers have commented here and elsewhere, that these pants do not have side zips. I"m not sure these pants "missing" side zips (extra venting) is even an issue, they just breathe that well. If you are a hiker/backcountry skier that is in need of copious extra zippers to open the pant legs up then you can look at the Marmot Misto. For the rest of us, all those extra zippers can complicate things in my opinion. They add unnecessary durability issues (breakage, snagging, etc), waterproofness issues (zippers can leak, especially with age and wear), insulation problems (zippers do not insulate and allow the cold in), and worst of all, for me anyway, they add to the manufacturing cost of the garment (passed on to you and me). So, at the end of the day these are simple pants with an advanced construction and fabric choice. The price and functionality have served me well. I have no real "brand loyalty" and tend to flow with what works the best for me. That said, I think Marmot has done an amazing job keeping up with the latest tech and not busting our wallet too badly.
Also, one may ask, do I really need a breathable softshell for resort skiing or sidecountry? For normal days I say yes, and yes. When your fancy, expensive hard shell doesn't breath you sweat and then get on the lift and freeze. When your fancy waterproof, insulated pants don't breath you sweat and then freeze when your activity level slows. Add to that, insulation not drying very fast makes multiple continuous day usage a smelly and icky affair. Don't get me wrong, hardshell and insulation have their definite applications and can save the day in in extremely cold, or wet, or high wind conditions where you don't want to miss the slide, but If you can afford to have a little flexibility in your garment selection, then these will not disappoint.


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Fall 2007
Conversations with Woody Allen: His Films, the Movies and Moviemaking
(Knopf, 416 pages, $30) By Eric Lax
Woody Allen has always been a reticent fellow in his interviews, perhaps unsurprisingly given the media's ingrained reluctance to let comedians step outside their comic persona and exist offscreen as the serious, sometimes boring, normal people they often are. Allen's best interviews have always been those that let him speak at length, allowing readers time to realize that he doesn't communicate solely in zingers and one-liners.
Such expansiveness is what commends Eric Lax's book-length interrogation of the filmmaker, assembled from interviews conducted regularly over 35 years. Beginning when Allen was acting in Play It Again, Sam in 1972 and going up to 2006, this may be the longest-running interview in movie history. Lax, who also wrote a biography of Allen, has an easy, familiar back-and-forth with his erstwhile subject, who talks about the various stages of filmmaking—often in minute and unexpected detail (for example, the subtle differences between his various DPs, several of whom barely speak a word of English). He also mentions a telling remark from Pauline Kael—"We want you to get the girl!"—that reoriented his entire comic persona. As well as revealing his working methods, Allen reasserts his comedic debt to Bob Hope (they share a perfect balance of craven cowardice and raw lust) and his lifelong love of the Marx Brothers. He even attempts to account for how his New York Jewish-absurdist core sensibility coexists with his often wintry, Dostoyevsky-via-Bergman worldview. Since the interviews took place over such a long period of time, the information and even the jokes tend to circle back and repeat themselves. Some of the material may sound like stuff you've heard before, but even recycled Woody is entertaining.
Review written by John Patterson.
The best of new publications by, for, and about directors, their teams and the industry.
William Wyler has often been excluded from auteurist circles, and by extension from serious film study, which, as Gabriel Miller argues, is a gross oversimplification.
It's easy to generalize the work of director Wes Anderson as "artificial," but in his new book, Matt Zoller Seitz finds the substance in Anderson's signature style.
Teetering between exhaustive and exhausting, Fosse brings us the definitive portrait of a complex man and talented director.
In John Badham's latest book he culls from his nearly 40-year history in the industry to provide invaluable first-hand insight for vets and novices alike.
Wilson's new memoir is a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of what it was like to bring viewers "the thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat," week in, week out.
Alan Casty tackles the often frustrating paradoxes of a man whose fundamentally American films possess a darkness that reveal the complex ideology of their volatile director.
Who Owns the Future? is a cautionary tale, warning of an economic cataclysm and eradication of the middle class if the concept of "free" information keeps to its current trajectory
Newspaperman-turned-director Samuel Fuller used lurid, over-the-top plots and expressionistic filmmaking to create a body of work that still stings today.
The director of Sicko says filmmakers should worry more about the creation and exhibition of their movies and less about piracy.
After The Squid and the Whale, Noah Baumbach takes an even darker turn with Margot at the Wedding.
Sidney Lumet has been exploring the moral contradictions of life, mostly in New York, for more than 50 years. At 83, he adds to his astonishing body of work with Before the Devil Knows You're Dead.
Terry Denson, vice president of content strategy and acquisitions for Verizon's FiOS TV, heralds the arrival of telcos and fiber optics in the home.
Two masters of the screen, Ingmar Bergman and Michelangelo Antonioni, died on the same day last summer. Their introspection opened the way to a cinema of questioning and ambiguity.
Spanning 35 years' worth of interview between author and filmmaker, Lax's easy, familiar rapport with Allen translates into unexpected detail regarding Allen's influences and body of work.


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Hi there,
I'm posting some data to a json url (mandrill) but i want to also include some php (the generation of a 1 time code) in the html. Not sure how to do this.
The line in question that starts with "html": - what I want to do is have the following output:

here's your download link: download song. Enjoy the music!

Here's what I've got so far:
$uri = 'https://mandrillapp.com/api/1.0/messages/send.json';
$postString = '{
"key": "MY-KEY",
"message": {
"html": "
here's your download link: " . "http://" . $_SERVER['HTTP_HOST'] . DOWNLOAD_PATH . "?" . $new; "Enjoy the music!
",
"subject": "Your Free Song Download",
"from_email": "firstname.lastname@example.com",
"from_name": "My Name",
"to": [
"email": $email,
"name": "To Name"
Create your data as an associative array and use the json_encode() function.. it's much easier and it'll ensure your url is properly escaped. You'll also want to remove the semicolon after $new or you'll get an error.


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This page is a reference for Cygwin's setup project, which is a tool for installing Cygwin over the internet, or from a local directory.
If you want information on how to use setup to install Cygwin, read the Setting Up Cygwin page. For more information on creating packages that setup understands, read the Cygwin Package Contributor's Guide. Instruction on creating a local mirror with or without custom Cygwin packages can be found on the package server page.
Anyone intending to do any development work on setup should
check out the current GIT version of the sources.
Getting the source code from GIT and building
setup is available via git. The sources can be viewed on the web using GITWeb. For development, check out the sources like this:
git clone git://cygwin.com/git/cygwin-setup.gitor, if you have commit rights on the repository (you know if you do), like this:
git clone cygwin.com:/git/cygwin-setup.git
For instructions on how to build setup, see the README file included in its source.


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IP completes acquisition of Sabanci shares in Olmuksa
International Paper becomes majority shareholder in the corrugated packaging company Olmuksa in Turkey.
International Paper (IP) has finalised the acquisition of a 43.7% stake in the Turkish joint venture company Olmuksa owned by the JV partner Sabanci Holding for a total consideration of TRL101.2m ($56m) or TRL7.1 per share. The transaction sees International Paper become the majority shareholder, holding approximately 87.5 percent of Olmuksa's outstanding shares and triggers a mandatory call for tender of the remaining 12.5% of public float, IP explained.
According to IP, the Turkish corrugated market is currently the 7th largest in Europe with expected average annual growth rates of above 5%. "The country is also strategically positioned to serve as potential growth platform to the Middle-East", the Memphis-based company said.
Olmuksa International Paper Sabanci joint venture was established in 1998 and is said to be a market leader in corrugated packaging in Turkey. The company runs two recycled containerboard mills and six corrugated box plants.
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Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (HI-02) released the following statement today in celebration of Social Security's 77th birthday:
"Seventy-seven years ago today, when a majority of older Americans struggled to simply survive, President Franklin D. Roosevelt took a bold step and signed the Social Security Act into law. This landmark legislation is a promise to our kupuna that we will help them retire with dignity.
"I've seen the power of this promise firsthand. My own 88-year-old mother, who lives with us, paid into Social Security throughout her working years and now it's a lifeline for her. More than 177,000 seniors in Hawaii rely on Social Security today.
"But on this anniversary, Social Security is under attack again as some in Washington try to balance the budget on the backs of our kupuna.
"Here's one thing we could do to strengthen Social Security without raising the retirement age: scrap the cap on Social Security payments. Today, once people make more than $110,100, they don't pay any more into Social Security. So millionaires and billionaires pay a much smaller piece of their income into Social Security than everyone else.
"In my mother, I see firsthand the importance of a secure retirement. It is one of our nation's basic values: If you work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to retire with dignity.
"We must do everything we can to protect this solemn promise we've made to our kupuna."
Source: http://hirono.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=306459


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University Registrar
Students should request Enrollment Verifications for both fall and spring semesters online through the Student Center in my.SMU beginning the first day of class. Enrollment Verifications are not available prior to this day. Students may request and receive Enrollment Verifications online through the Student Center in my.SMU 24/7. Please follow the instructions below:
Summer enrollments are not reported to the National Student Clearinghouse at this time and will not appear on Enrollment Verifications printed from my.SMU. This is the only exception in which requests should be made either in person (University Registrar, Laura Lee Blanton Building, Room 101) or via email (email@example.com) on the first day of the summer term. (See below for office hours of operation.)
Laura Lee Blanton Building, Room 101
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Enrollment Verification for current enrollment - Student Center (my.SMU)
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Enrollment Verification and grades - Official Transcript (click "Official Transcript" in Student Center)
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Parents who need to obtain an Enrollment Verification for their student should ask their student to log in to my.SMU and follow the instructions listed above.
The National Student Clearinghouse is our authorized agent for providing enrollment and degree verifications to prospective employers. Contact information is as follows:
National Student Clearinghouse
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Former students who need to obtain a degree verification for any reason should contact the National Student Clearinghouse. Contact information is as follows:


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Kareena Kapoor. And, why not? The Kapoor babe officially became the begum of Chhote Nawaab Saif Ali Khan this month.
According to a leading daily, Saif Ali Khan has asked his wife Kareena Kapoor to take a break from work, since the couple is possibly planning a honeymoon this winter. It is also being rumoured that a few filmmakers and producers are very keen on casting the newly married couple in their films, but the latter seems in no mood to work.
On the other hand, it is also being said that Bebo will get back to work on November 5. Reports say, she will start with shooting her item song, 'Fevicol' in Dabangg 2 that will be choreographed by Farah Khan.
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British seaside resorts are the inspiration for our Brighton life trend. Evolving from a preppy style, this look has a nautical, laid back and smart-casual feel. Breton stripes, blazers and rolled up shorts are at its core while we will also see geometric patterns, oxford style shirts and embroideries.
The colour palate is traditionally nautical in influence and features blues in many shades from deep navy though to sky blue, with accents of crisp white and vibrant red.
Wear with a pocket square, a panama hat and boat shoes to be beach promenade ready!


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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I choose Mexico for CCSVI treatment?
If you want to save almost 70% of the prices charged in the USA, then you can look into the option of CCSVI or Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency treatment in Mexico. Additionally you get to:
- Cut down time and money involved in traveling to Mexico because of the country's proximity to the US and Canada.
- Face minimal language barriers as we at MTC work with medical professionals who are fluent in English.
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GOLDEN, Colo., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- HealtheTech, Inc. , a Colorado-based company that develops and markets technologically advanced and proprietary handheld medical and commercial devices and software for the measurement of metabolism and nutrition monitoring, announced today that it has resolved its legal dispute with Microlife Corporation.
Microlife Corporation, through its subsidiary corporation Malacca International, filed suit against HealtheTech in December 2003. In 2004, HealtheTech filed its counterclaims and the companies engaged in legal discovery. On January 26, 2005 the parties agreed to end the 13-month litigation by dropping all claims against one another and filing an agreement with the court dismissing the case with prejudice.
HealtheTech also announced a new distribution agreement with Microlife as HealtheTech's exclusive distributor for its products in several Asian countries.
"We are pleased to have concluded this litigation and are looking forward to our new distribution relationship with Microlife in the Asian marketplace," said James Dennis, HealtheTech's CEO and Chairman of the Board. "Microlife will now be our exclusive distributor for our metabolic measurement devices and related products in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia," added Dennis.
About HealtheTech, Inc.
HealtheTech, Inc. headquartered in Golden, CO., develops and markets technologically advanced and proprietary handheld medical devices and software for the measurement of resting metabolic rate and monitoring of nutrition. HealtheTech's breakthrough products assist healthcare and wellness professionals in the areas of weight management, fitness, health and medical nutrition therapy, to provide cost-effective and personalized nutrition monitoring and weight management tools. HealtheTech's product line includes hardware and software that allows consumers to monitor their health and nutrition simply and easily. The company's common stock is traded on the Pink Sheets under the symbol "HETC." For more information, please visit http://www.healthetech.com/.
This release includes 'forward-looking' statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements included herein, other than statements of historical fact, may constitute forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward- looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in the risk factors contained in the Company's 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2004. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by such factors.
CONTACT: Allison Snyder, Public Relations of HealtheTech, Inc.,+1-303-526-5085, ext. 398, firstname.lastname@example.com
Web site: http://www.healthetech.com/


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Five Single Women to Admire
Five Single Women to Admire
In this media-driven world, I'm always so grateful to find famous women worthy of their accolades. As women, we know that success comes in all sorts of different packages, so in honor of Singles Week, I've picked five unwed women who embody many things I look for in a role model. Regardless of what your relationship status is, these ladies are still inspirational, so check them out!
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