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A Peek Inside The NES Inspired Box...
As reported in our story HERE, NECA will be releasing a Nightmare on Elm Street Classic Video Game Appearance Freddy Krueger. Created in the same spirit as their Comic-Con exclusive Friday the 13th Classic Video Game Jason (see our review HERE), the 7-inch figure features Freddy as he appeared in the 1989 NES game done up in that truly horrifying video game deco. Like Video Game Jason, Freddy comes in a special window box packaging with opening flap to re-create the look and feel of the classic 1989 video game packaging. Pictured above is a look at the package interior.
Classic Video Game Appearance Freddy Krueger is slated for release this November priced between $20 - $25.
NECA also states that more NES inspired figures are in the works.
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|December 31, 1999
Volume 1, Issue 53
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**This issue of Midwifery Today E-News is dedicated to Henny Ligtermoet, who passed away at her home in Western Australia yesterday morning, Dec. 30. Henny was a loved and renowned fighter and crusader for the homebirth movement and the simple right of women to be well informed about birth options. She was a beacon of light around the world, and we cherish the legacy she left. Thank you, Henny.**
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"It is strange that very thorough research always seems necessary where homebirth is concerned but when it comes to technological changes such as ultrasound, CTGs, DES and Thalidomide, etc., only a few tests are necessary and hey presto, they are routine."
- Henny Ligtermoet
2) The Art of Midwifery
Develop a series of cards that depict labor and birth positions. They should incorporate three components: a photo demonstration of a position and its variations; specific suggestions for incorporating the position into labor and birth; and the benefits associated with the position. Use them in childbirth classes or one-on-one discussion with pregnant clients. Ask clients to study the cards and practice the positions during their pregnancy.
- Caroline Brown & Barbara Shocker
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The proportion of episiotomies performed in the United States decreased from 57 per 100 vaginal deliveries in 1989 to 39.5 in 1997,continuing a decline that began in 1985, from 64 percent to 61.1.
- Birth, Vol. 26 No. 4, Dec. 1999
4) For the New Year: Uplifting Excerpts from Midwifery Today Articles
The more we encourage a woman to find her voice, tell the truth, let go and be all that she is and feels during pregnancy, the less likely pathology will develop in labor. Better outcomes render healthier, happier mothers and babies--our ultimate objective. Healthy outcomes also help foster a midwifery practice that is inspiring and less susceptible to burnout. Clarissa Pinkola Estes in her book Women Who Run With the Wolves tells a tale of a woman who tries diligently and painstakingly to reassemble the skeleton of a wolf, and has all the bones except one in the left rear foot. She struggles and suffers to complete her task; she prays, and finally finds this bone. She places it, and is rewarded for her efforts as the skeleton comes to life as a spirit woman who then promptly departs, smiling back over her shoulder. In response to this story [an acquaintance] states, "We have so many myths about dismemberment, fragmentation of ourselves, and the longing to find parts of us that are disenfranchised. Finding the parts of ourselves most difficult to retrieve is trying and sometimes disgusting, but incorporating these is how we become whole, how we transform."
- Elizabeth Davis, CPM, excerpted from "Variation is the Rule," Midwifery Today Issue 47
Another group of pelvises that inspire me are those of the pygmy women of Africa. I have an article in my files by an anthropologist who reports that these women have a height of four feet, on average. The average weight of their infants is eight pounds! In relative terms, this is like a woman five feet six giving birth to a fourteen pound baby. The custom in their villages is that the woman stays alone in her hut for birth until her membranes rupture. At that time, she strolls through the village and finds her midwives. The midwives and the woman hold hands and sing as they walk down to the river. At the edge of the river is a flat, well worn rock on which all the babies are born. The two midwives squat at the mother's side while she pushes her baby out. One midwife scoops up river water to splash on the newborn to stimulate the first breath. After the placenta is birthed the other midwife finds a narrow place in the cord and chews it to separate the infant. Then, the three walk back to join the people. This article has been a teaching and inspiration for me.
- Gloria Lemay, "Pelvises I Have Known and Loved," Midwifery Today Issue 50
We all know unexpected things happen in birth, ranging from difficult to devastating, but fearing or avoiding them should not be the substructure of our practice. Knowledge, practice, understanding, intuition, practicality, and especially love are the foundation blocks; trust is the shelter built on that solid foundation. With the practitioner's skills assisting her, a mother can best prepare for birth by building trust in her body and herself, trust in her midwife and family, trust in the birth process, and trust in her baby. Trust shelters the mother from fear that something is wrong, from hurry and disrespect, from unnecessary interventions, and from fear of her own weaknesses or shortcomings.
- Jan Tritten, excerpted from "Trust Builds a Shelter," Midwifery Today Issue 44
Storytelling is right up there with love and support as far as seeming trivial but actually being hugely important. We are the torchbearers of truth, the weavers of courageous empowering visions to set before the women and families we serve. Our stories must be told often, until they become more compelling and convincing than the horrible "you are weak and defective, prone to failure, need our technology, and might as well give up and give in now" myths people hear all around them. Right now I am seeing eight gorgeous women nearing term, due within a few weeks of each other. All are carrying single, normal sized babies and are healthy and active. Every single one has been told repeatedly by all kinds of people that she looks abnormally huge, must be carrying twins, will probably have a tough time, will beg for drugs, may need a cesarean and so on. What poisonous propaganda!
Speak out! Our stories must be heard. Again, this takes time, effort and creativity. Share something marvelous at each visit. Encourage, defuse fears, paint a portrait of success. Invite your ladies' relatives and friends to preparatory meetings. Facilitate support groups of women who choose to believe in their power. Inspire and incite!
- Judy Edmunds, excerpted from "My Top 10 Favorite Complementary Modalities," Midwifery Today Issue 52
Last Valentine's Day my family gathered for the arrival of our second home-born daughter. Leslie, my wife's birth assistant, calmly supported little Elizabeth as she slid into the world. In a moment that passed too swiftly, the harvest of life was complete and we watched with silly grins as Elizabeth moved and breathed and turned a healthy pink. I wanted to remain in that moment forever, floating in its warmth and ecstasy, carefully examining each wavy dark hair on her head, each wrinkled finger and toe. But time moved on, and I carefully filed away the memories as if they were precious, fragile photos to be preserved in a family album. Like her sister Lydia Maurine, little Elizabeth felt and heard within moments the joy of all those friends and family who will be her base of support in the years to come. She knew immediately the touch of her brother and sister. And it all happened in the home where she will be anchored against the storms that threaten every growing child. The aromas of life may be sweet or bitter. They may dance together or clash in opposition. Whether at home or in the hospital, the aromas that welcome our children are our choice. When pregnancy is treated as a disease and birth as an operation, the aromas disappear in a cloud of sterility. Instead, the new life in a mother's womb should be treated as a blessing from God and birth as a miracle never to be fully comprehended. As I remember those wonderful aromas surrounding my daughter's birth, I can envision them rising as incense to the heavens where the angels, responding to the sweet perfume, dance with joy and sing her name, their voices echoing among the stars. And, cradling my daughter in my arms, I welcome them to our celebration.
- Bob Weeks, excerpted from "Welcome, Elizabeth," Midwifery Today Issue 30
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6) Question of the Week (repeated)
How, as midwives, do we advise a woman who contracts cytomegalovirus (CMV) for the first time during her pregnancy? What are all the options for her and the baby? Do we continue to care for her?
I am an aspiring midwife and this is a very personal issue for me as my neighbor recently had an abortion at nine weeks because of CMV. She is a student nurse midwife and had a lot of support from her colleagues and professors. Is it medically sound to advise abortion for this seemingly rare complication?
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7) Question of the Week Responses
Q: What is one of your favorite herbal remedies or preventatives? Be specific about amount, frequency and application. Think outside the usual!
Digestion aid (fat eater)
1-2 tsp. lecithen
- Maryanne Vella
Rice socks are all the rage, but I find that they are quite heavy if they are large enough to retain heat well. I use old fashioned oats in mine, filled quite full. I can add herbs if I want, but usually don't. It smells clean and sweet when heated, retains the heat well and weighs considerably less. I also sew small loops of elastic at the ends so the mom can either hold it in place if she wants or monitor belts can be used. For even more heat retention, I make a flannel sheath that Velcros at one end and the elastic loops slip through.
- Pam Martin
My favorite remedy is for thrush/yeast infections. Because it is so new to the market there is not much information on it except one book (The Cure is in the Cupboard) that I could find. It is oil of oregano! It has been performing just as the book said it would on fungal, viral and bacterial infections. Being a lactation consultant I mostly deal with breastfeeding problems and the number of yeast infections is just tremendous these days! Sore nipples from yeast have been responding almost immediately and some had already been through the Nystatin route without relief. Most use two drops under the tongue three times a day (it is really strong so a water chaser is helpful or it can be put in juice). Two drops in a teaspoon of olive oil and rubbed on baby's feet can treat them. That same solution can be applied topically to the nipple. When I have used it my husband tells me I have the breath of a thousand pizzas or he at least accuses me of eating pizza mints!
- PJ Jacobsen IBCLC
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8) Switchboard
In response to Jenn who wants a VBAC and whose doctor wants to schedule a cesarean if she goes past her due date [Issue 52]:
Please find a doctor or midwife who will be supportive of a VBAC! You have the right to change doctors--the doctor works for you! Good luck on your upcoming birth.
- Kelli
A trick of the trade that works well was passed on to us from some Oregon midwives : Insert two 500 mg gel caps of evening primrose oil on the cervix at bedtime for three consecutive nights. They suggested opening the caps and squeezing them into a diaphragm or disposable menstrual cup for close placement on the cervix but our clients have just inserted the herb caps deep into the fornix behind the cervix. The prostaglandin qualities within this herb definitely ripen the cervix. We combine this with alternating oral low (12X-30X) doses of homeopathics caulophyllum and cimicifuga (the cohoshes) at 4 hour intervals during those three days. Works like a charm! Most important: A Huge Amount of Emotional Support and Trust of Your Body will carry you through your VBAC, Jenn. Best of luck.
- Midwives of Melrose
I too had a c-section, for fetal distress after a long labor and 3 hours of pushing (my water broke at home one week before my due date). I was terribly distraught and felt like *such a failure* even though the logical part of me said it was needed. I did not establish breastfeeding, I was so drugged from pain, and by 10 days postpartum I was severely depressed and eventually medicated for depression. The unplanned c-section left tremendous scars, not only physical. I did deliver a healthy, beautiful girl at 8 lbs, 3 oz; she was posterior.
Knowing I wanted more children, I read about and researched VBACS completely. When I conceived my second child I went back to my OB. He was very supportive of my trying the VBAC but would not guarantee a vaginal birth. Baby's head was down from 28 weeks on, and I did have trouble with uterine irritability, some bleeding, and several trips in and out of the hospital, bed rest, etc. for about 6 weeks. At the end of 37 weeks, my doctor decided to induce me to help give me a good chance to birth vaginally before she got too big.
I went to the hospital the next day; I was having contractions. The doctor put a pill on my cervix and I dilated to 4-5 almost painlessly. He broke my water; an epidural was put in place even though I said I didn't need it. The doctor strongly suggested it in case I should need another emergency section. I agreed, and after two more hours of labor and 40 minutes of pushing, out came my second daughter, 7 lbs 12 ounces!
It was a wonderful experience, and I was out and about with just a few stitches when she was five days old, feeling great! I was able to breastfeed more successfully and I could not believe the difference I felt physically!
I think had I refused the narcotics during my first labor and insisted on a different labor nurse who I could work well with, I would not have been cut to begin with!
Take charge, find a doctor who is supportive, read and educate yourself, and be prepared that you might need another c-section.
- Meg
[Editor's note: Scheduled induction, misoprostrol, breaking the membranes to hurry labor and just-in-case epidurals are potentially dangerous interventions. The kind and patient care of a midwife who believes in women's power to birth at the right time may have meant a much safer and even more satisfying birth.]
Three weeks ago my wife gave birth to a 9 lb boy. Her water broke Friday night and after 40+ hours of labor we rushed her to the emergency room for a c-section. She spent the next week in the hospital; then her c-section got infected and had to be reopened. Along with antibiotics and hard drugs the baby has only had two bowel movements over the past three weeks. Do you have any suggestions? We have tried to stay clear of the docs and our midwives don't have any answers.
- John Jones
Re the absence of legally mandated reporting of adverse drug effects in the UK [Issue 50], does anyone know whether or not this is the case in the US as well?
- Helen Moore
Re modest birth gowns [Issue 52]: In a birth centre I worked at in a poor area of the Philippines, the moms always wore dresses to births and we used a sheet that was about 5 feet squared to keep over the woman's legs or back side depending on positioning. Many of the moms used a birth stool or squatted for delivery which was very modest and very covered. We could use the sheet discreetly when we needed access to the belly for heart tones.
- B. Wood
There is a great outfit with pockets to put tubes in so they don't drag when mom gets out of bed; it is longer than most hospital gowns but has snaps all the way down the back and across both arms, making IV changes easier. It comes with shorts. The crotch of the pants also has snaps so it is not necessary to take them off for an exam and/or birth. The gal who designs them is an L&D RN. For more info on Yokeyes Birthwear, Inc., go to http://www.yokeyes.com
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Arthur Thompson, '10 BSE, is the CEO of Pacific States Aviation supporting and servicing airplanes at Buchanan Field, as well as providing flying
lessons for those looking for a great view. Check out THIS
feature on him. We featured Art in the spring 2011 issue of Pine, which can be read HERE.
Damara Kautz, '11 BS, (photo right) will be starting her PhD graduate program in
geology and planetary science at the University of Pittsburgh this fall. "I
will be studying biogeochemistry as relating to either modern or paleo-
records," she emailed to tell us.
Check out the photo (left) from the Eastern
Arizona Courier of double alum sisters Yesenia
Pacheco, '08 BS & '12 MED, and Diana
Pacheco, '09 BS & '12 MED. Both graduated from NAU on May 11 and received their master's degrees in elementary education. Both live and teach in the Gila Valley.
Alec Kozak, '12
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Blog Cabin's Renovation History
Today, I'd like to share a new article posted in our Remodeling of Blog Cabin 2013 package on HGTVRemodels.com. It's all about additions made to the original Blog Cabin 2013 structure. Project manager Dylan Eastman and his team uncovered six separate renovations as they opened up walls, examined window frames and took a look at shingles and building materials. Even the age of nails helped the team separate original structure from add-on.
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The first time Margaret McGlynn heard about the brother she never met, it was the 1960s, and she was with her mother at an immunization clinic in Buffalo, NY, waiting to be injected with a brand new measles vaccine.
The 18-month-old had been suffering from measles when he spiked a high fever. McGlynn's mother called the doctor. Wrap the baby in cold towels, the doctor told her. Helplessly, McGlynn's mom pressed the towels around the baby, only to see him get worse. Eventually, she rushed the baby to the hospital, where she learned that he had contracted pneumonia as a complication of measles. He didn't survive the day.
In the course of her lifetime, McGlynn has seen the elimination of many diseases—measles among them. She's even done her part in exterminating them. McGlynn was senior director of marketing for Merck's MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Now, she heads Merck's recently reorganized vaccine group, which fights childhood and early mortality through products such as the cervical cancer vaccine, Gardasil (human papillomavirus quadrivalent, types 6, 11, 16 , and 18) and RotaTeq (rotavirus vaccine, live, oral, pentavalent) which prevents rotavirus, a potentially fatal diarrheal disease.
But in the last few years, in some places, things have started to change: Deaths from measles worldwide fell 74 percent between 2000 and 2007. The rate of polio, which afflicted 350,000 people per year as recently as 1988, has dropped 99 percent (the disease is expected to be eradicated within five years). And countries that have introduced mumps vaccination have seen cases drop from between 100 to 1,000 per 100,000 population to less than one per 100,000.


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Organizations in West County are doing their best to get folks off to a healthy start for the new year, with new facilities and programs being made available to residents in Richmond and surrounding areas.
A grand opening celebration for the RotaCare Richmond Free Medical Clinic will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Bermuda Room of the Richmond Auditorium, 403 Civic Center Plaza.
The new center, which will initially be open on Tuesday evenings, is a joint project of Rotary Club chapters in Richmond, Albany, Berkeley, Hercules, San Pablo, El Cerrito and Alamo. The facility, housed at Brighter Beginnings at 2727 Macdonald Ave., is intended to address the shortfall in available health care to uninsured or underinsured residents in Contra Costa County.
"A primary focus of the clinic's education and treatment will be in the areas of diabetes, asthma, hypertension and obesity," organizers say, noting that death rates from chronic conditions in the greater Richmond area are significantly higher than the rest of the county, and higher than statewide averages.
The opening festivities will include entertainment, remarks by Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner and county Health Officer Dr. William Walker and a ribbon-cutting at the facility at 6:15 p.m. followed by tours of the space.
The clinic, which has received anchor funding from the Dohmen Company Foundation, will operate without government funding or insurance reimbursement.
More than 100 doctors, nurses and technicians have already committed to volunteering time, as have members of the Rotary chapters. The facility will be the 12th RotaCare clinic in the Bay Area.
For information about volunteer opportunities contact Drea Riquelme at 510-207-7516. To learn more about funding opportunities, contact Grace Aroha at 510-903-7529.
"Urban Gardening and teaching planting for the future" is a weekly class starting noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 4 that will provide instruction on nurturing seedlings into mature plants using the center's urban garden boxes. Participants will receive a free seasonal plant at the end of each class. The sessions are for all ages and will include some field trips.
"Healthy Body Movement and Seasoned with Spirit-Cooking Class" is a second weekly series on healthy activities and economical and nutritious cooking that kicks off from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14. The grand opening session will have demonstrations by the instructors, refreshments and a raffle.
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WEST COUNTY NOTES: Lunafest, the annual traveling festival and fundraiser of films by and for women, comes to the Craneway Pavilion, 1414 Harbour Way South in Richmond from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 8.
This edition of the film festival is hosted by the Zonta Club of Berkeley/North Bay and tickets are $25, $35 and $40, with proceeds benefit projects seeking to eliminate violence against women. Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/event/4706538383#.
Tickets range from $20 economy to $50 VIP, available by calling 877-295-5227 or 800-965-9324. Details: www.reidsrecords.com/CharlesreidSecond.html.
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by Ellen Pilelsky – From the Heart
There is something so deeply wrong and disturbing with the current foreclosure crisis.
Simply: While most of us have some opinion as to the foreclosure mess, many don't seem to care about the incredible amount of fraud that has occurred and continues to take place each day.
Some argue that people who fail to pay their mortgages, regardless of their reasons, are "deadbeats." But, what about the fact some of the largest and wealthiest banks are missing documents used to remove people from their homes? And, in our "rocket docket" State of Florida, there are retired judges who are merely rubber stamping the foreclosure papers filed by the lenders' firms without actually reviewing the merits of each case?
In Matt Taibbi's rather eye opening and disturbing article Courts Helping Banks Screw Over Homeowners appearing in Rolling Stone Magazine November 10 issue, he recounts a day of going to a Jacksonville court and experiencing first hand the outrageous and flagrant rubber stamping of cases without judicial review.
Shouldn't it matter that many of these cases result in people being forced to leave their homes when the very banks in question can't even produce the documents needed to prove their case? Isn't it a bit odd that these wealthy banks are not being subject to the same level of scrutiny?
Or is this politics as usual? After all, many of these banks sold the mortgages of people to "investors" –other banks or trusts. And, many of those trusts do not have the documentation to prove they have the original documents. Wall Street, in fact, was part of this process and made huge sums of money.
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Bucs support NBA player Collins coming out
MILWAUKEE -- Pirates players aware of the development -- and many in Miller Park's visiting clubhouse not yet were -- on Monday wholly supported NBA player Jason Collins' move to publicly come out as gay.
"I think it's great," said reliever Jared Hughes, who felt a similar revelation in baseball would be as tolerated. "He's being honest, being himself and he's an inspiration to the community. I think it's a really good thing."
"Honestly, and I can can only speak for myself personally, I would be totally comfortable and happy [if that happened]," Hughes added. "I can't speak for everybody, but I can speak for myself and say that would be a very good thing."
The 27-year-old Hughes is a relative new big leaguer, the 2012 season having been his first full season in the Majors. Brandon Inge, a 35-year-old veteran in his 13th big league season, had a comparable reaction.
"You have guys from different countries, different nationalities, different ethnicities. Not everyone is going to be the same," Inge said, "so why should we judge anyone for what their preference is, or what their likes and dislikes are?
"The way I look at it, everyone's equal, or at least it should be that way. If someone is not bothering you, then … and the same rules go for the clubhouse -- inside, we're all a family. If you have a child, you're still gonna love him, gay or not gay."
"People are going to be people, they can't change being who they are," Jason Grilli said. "If you can figure out a way to be a good player, and guys can accept that … I'm sure there have been plenty of [gay athletes] who just haven't come out. Maybe he's going to be the Pied Piper and more will come out now. Who knows?"
Inge sensed Collins will be the target of some scorn -- not necessarily from peers, but from segments of the public -- and noted, "Anyone makes fun of someone like that, they probably have some issues they have going on themselves. You've got to treat everyone the same. I do."
"Just from the basic [demographic] percentages … you know plenty of athletes are gay," Hughes said, "and the fact he's come out and is open with it is a great thing for the progress of the community."
Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Hounds in August wrapped up a 5-9 inaugural season in Major League Lacrosse, drawing an average of 5,712 fans per game at American Legion Memorial Stadium. With 2012 successfully behind us, the organization takes an opportunity to check in with the players and learn what stood out to them about this year, as well as find out what they are looking forward to about the upcoming 2013 season. In Part 1 of "Looking Back, Thinking Ahead" the players -- in their own words -- share their most memorable moments of the Hounds' inuagural 2012 season. After reading what they had to say, be sure to log in to the comments section and share your most memorable moment from our first year!
Justin Turri, #12 (M): Easily the best moment for me was our home win over Chesapeake. Dino (Danowski) ripping a 2-pointer in the final seconds to beat the first-place and eventual MLL Champion Bayhawks in come from behind fashion. The crowd couldn't have been any louder and more excited that night -- truly a great atmosphere and a great game. The fan support both on and off the field (throughout the season) was incredible -- during the game, after the game, signing autographs, taking pictures, on Twitter and through other social media outlets. We easily have the best fan base in the MLL.
Ryan Flanagan, #24 (D): More than any specific game, I think the thing that I will remember most about the inaugural season is how receptive the Charlotte community was to the Hounds. I was fortunate that I moved to the area long before the season and got a feel for the excitement in the community to have a professional lacrosse team in the area. Coming out on opening night to 6000-7000 screaming fans was a huge thrill and definitely confirmed to me that I made the right decision when I took a chance and moved here.
Kyle Wimer, #20 (M): My most memorable moment was pulling out a win in our last home game of the season. The fans had been great, enthusiastic and supportive all season. They continued to provide a ton of energy and it all came together in our last game and we delivered a 'W' to finish everything off!
Gerry Reilly, #21 (M): My most memorable moment, or moments, were talking to the fans after the games. They were always supportive, win or lose, and I really think we have the best fans in the league.
Joe Vitale, #1 (M): My most memorable moment had to be scoring my first goal up in Hamilton after a lightning delay, and then not long after that getting my first career assist.
Ricky Pages, #11 (D): Scoring my first career 2-pointer and hearing the crowd roar afterwards.
Adam Ghitelman, #8 (G): Beating the eventual MLL Champion Chesapeake Bayhawks. It was a great game from both a player and fan perspective, and great for us to know we can play with -- and beat -- the best teams in the league.
Brett Schmidt, #44 (D): The most memorable moment for me was the last game in American Legion Memorial Stadium. Seeing and hearing the fans going crazy during the last few minutes as we beat Rochester was something I will always remember. They were great all year and it was awesome to end with a win and the support of the best fans in the league!
Eric Lusby, #3 (A): The most memorable moment was my first home game against the Rochester Rattlers when we played spoiler in front of a sold out crowd.
Joe Cinosky, #84 (D): My most memorable moment was ending the season with a Win and knocking the Rattlers out of a playoff spot.
Matt Danowski, #40 (A): For me, it was the win over the Bayhawks at home. To beat the eventual Champs like that -- with little time remaining, the way the fans stuck with us and brought us energy -- it was a sign of good things to come for the organization and our fans.
Stephen Berger, #13 (M): Hearing the FANS roar and explode during player announcements -- as well as anytime we made big plays, scored, or just needed them to get on their feet -- the HOUNDS Fans were there for us!!
Jerry Ragonese, #37 (M/FO): Beating Rochester at home to play spoiler in my first home game with the Hounds. That and the fried chicken!
Mark Manos, #54 (G): My most memorable part of the season would have to be the fans during our Chesapeake game, where we came back to win. It was incredible to be a part of such an up tempo and exciting atmosphere.
Kevin Kaminski, #15 (M): My most memorable moment was U.S. Army night in July, when Jeremy Boltus swore in the new Army recruits. The feeling I got when the paratroopers sailed down during the National Anthem is indescribable and made me proud to be an American. Sometimes we get caught up in our everyday lives and forget about the thousands of people fighting overseas to protect our freedoms. "Rock. Flag. Eagle." - Charlie Day (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia)
Josh Amidon, #9 (M): The moment I remember the best of the 2012 season was being named "Bud Light Player of the Game" in Week 3 vs Ohio.
Brian Carroll, #36 (M): My most memorable moment was our opening home game. We had amazing support from our fans from the start. I instantly felt like we were doing a great thing for lacrosse in Charlotte which was very rewarding to me as a player.
Jovan Miller, #7 (M): Matt Danowski hitting the 2-pointer to go ahead against the eventual MLL Champs, the Chesapeake Bayhawks.
-- Check back next week to read what the Hounds players are most looking forward to about the upcoming 2013 season!


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You can switch this off by firing up a terminal window and typing:
defaults write com.apple.itunes show-genre-when-browsing -bool FALSE
Thanks jest!!
I thought there might be some hidden pref like that but I couldn't find it.
Now if only I can get it to remember my sort order for shared sources, like it used to.


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June 23, 2008
Conservation License Plates Support Texas Wildlife, Parks, Fisheries
Motorists Encouraged to "Show What Drives You!"
AUSTIN, Texas — What started as a wild idea in 1999 has become an important way to fund wildlife and fisheries conservation and support state parks in Texas, as evidenced by tens of thousands of motorists who have raised more than $4 million by humming down Lone Star roadways sporting conservation license plates.
An expanded Web site at www.conservationplate.org not only makes it easy to order the plates, but it includes a big new section called Projects Funded: Where The Money Goes that details how the money from each plate is used.
Few things seem to capture the essence of spring in Texas like bluebonnets in bloom, and the bluebonnet license plate supports state parks where the blossoms bloom in abundance. Since Texas Parks and Wildlife Department first offered the Bluebonnet License Plate in April 2001, it has grossed more than $800,000 to benefit state parks.
The Whitetail Deer License Plate, brought out in March 2002, has grossed more than $450,000 to benefit big game management and hunting programs.
The Largemouth Bass License Plate, also begun in March 2002, has grossed more than $295,000 to benefit largemouth bass management and production.
The Ducks Unlimited Plate benefits wetlands habitat and diverse waterfowl and has grossed more than $240,000 since its inception.
But the powerhouse plate in TPWD's stable, the little animal with the big following, is the Texas Horned Lizard License Plate. Although admittedly not nearly as fleet of foot as the deer, the lizard had a head start, as it was introduced in October 1999. Something about the official state reptile is clearly endearing to Texans, since this plate has grossed a whopping $2 million-plus to benefit Wildlife Diversity programs and is the third-best selling specialty license plate in the state.
In fact, the Texas Horned Lizard License Plate is becoming a mainstay for a historically less-funded aspect of wildlife conservation: nongame species. For many decades, game animal conservation has been comparatively well-funded in North America through hunting and fishing license sales and a federal excise tax on outdoor equipment. In 1938, Congress created the Pittman-Robertson/Wildlife Restoration federal aid program. In 1950, lawmakers followed up with the Dingell-Johnson/Sport Fish Restoration program. Since then, these grants have provided $11.4 billion for state-based wildlife conservation. This successful model has restored deer, turkey, game fish and other game species, many of which have come back from severe depletion to record abundance.
In the 21st century, Congress created the State Wildlife Grants program, earmarking funds to conserve nongame animals not typically hunted or fished. Since 2001, the program has provided more than $439 million to states, including $22 million for Texas. This has the potential to do for nongame species what Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration federal aid has done for game animals.
This decade, TPWD worked with universities, conservationists and many others to create a new blueprint to "Keep Common Species Common," the Texas Wildlife Action Plan. This is important for people and wildlife in two ways. First, it provides a practical way to proactively help hundreds of nongame wildlife species before it becomes necessary to list them as threatened or endangered. Second, the plan was required for Texas to continue to receive close to $3 million per year in federal State Wildlife Grants, money that has become vital for wildlife conservation programs in the state.
Enter the horned lizard license plate. This spring TPWD awarded a new suite of grants funded with lizard plate revenue, including many projects that address priorities in the Texas Wildlife Action Plan. These efforts and the partners providing matching dollars are described in detail on the conservation license plate Web page.
They include Invaders of Texas, a citizen scientist program to detect and report invasive species led by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center; Coastal Prairie Conservation Initiative led by the Nature Conservancy of Texas to build local prescribed fire capacity, monitor and survey rare plants and help recover the endangered Attwater's prairie chicken; Captive Breeding Facility for Attwater's Prairie Chicken led by the Houston Zoo; Blackland Prairie Habitat Conservation to develop tallgrass prairie conservation easements led by the Native Prairies Association of Texas; Blackland Prairie Habitat Restoration Project to assist private landowners with native grassland restoration led by the Trinity Basin Conservation Foundation; and a study of Conservation Genetics of Texas Horned Lizards led by Texas Christian University.
Another grant also helped fund the recently released book Rare Plants of Texas: a Field Guide, available through Texas A&M University Press. More information about Wildlife Diversity Conservation Grants funded by the horned lizard license plate is online, including grant application forms and deadlines.
To leverage more efforts like these in support of the Texas Wildlife Action Plan, TPWD and its partners plan to submit horned lizard plate funds combined with any partner matches for reimbursement under federal State Wildlife Grants, which require recipients to put up 50 percent of project costs. Supporters include the Texas coalition of Teaming With Wildlife, a national grass-roots group of more than 5,700 organizations supporting increased public funding for wildlife conservation and related education and recreation. The Texas coalition has set a goal to double sales of horned lizard plates.
Each conservation license plate costs just $30, and $22 goes directly to help fund conservation efforts in Texas. Starting this month, all four of TPWD's conservation license plates are also available for motorcycles and trailers.
The plate cost is in addition to the vehicle registration fee. Motorists can order a plate anytime; it's not necessary to wait for a renewal notice. Plates can be purchased online or at any county tax office in Texas, and should be ready about two weeks after the order is placed.
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Liu hints he might abandon run for mayor in light of scandal
Beleaguered city Comptroller John Liu hinted last night he might abandon a run for mayor following the arrest of his campaign treasurer in the mushrooming straw-donor fund-raising scandal. "All options are on the table. We're moving forward," Liu said in a vague response to questions about his future before hosting a Black History Month event at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn. Read More: New York Post
A 67-year-old Queens woman was sexually assaulted in her home after she invited in a man who had asked for a glass of water, cops said. She encountered the pervert Monday in her building in Fresh Meadows at 2 p.m. When she invited him in, he pulled a knife and forced her to perform a sex act. Police said he is black, between 45 and 65 years old, 5-foot-9 and weighs 160 pounds. He wore black-rimmed glasses. Read More: New York Post
Yeshiva tutor admits molesting girls, 8
A yeshiva student trusted by parents to tutor their children pleaded guilty yesterday to sexually molesting two fourth-graders. Hillel Selznick, 25, of Flushing, told Queens Supreme Court Justice Richard Buchter he inappropriately touched the two 8-year-old girls over the course of a year during private tutoring lessons inside the victims' homes. Read More: New York Post
Fanning racial fires
A tutorial workshop for the upcoming FDNY entrance exam turned raucous last night when the organization that represents black firefighters — which was hosting the Queens event — turned away whites who wanted to attend. "This is absurd," fumed Rob, a 21-year-old who was one of about 60 whites refused entry by the Vulcan Society at MS 72 in Jamaica and whose angry reaction drew 30 NYPD cops and school safety officers. Read More: New York Post
TSA Introduces Expedited Security Screening Lane At JFK
Getting through security at John F. Kennedy Airport is a little easier for some passengers as the Transportation Security Administration launched Wednesday its Pre-Check Program at Terminal 8. Low-risk passengers can volunteer information about themselves before flying to get expedited screening at checkpoints. Under the program, passengers may be allowed to keep their shoes, belts and other items on while passing through security. "I'm not a frequent flyer though, but it is annoying. I understand you need it, but if you can avoid it why not?" said one air traveler. Read More: NY1
Queens Film Festival Gives Credit To Local Talent
Jackson Heights resident Richard Uhlig, who wrote and directed the film "Can't Dance" is ready to show it off. "'Can't Dance' is about a lonely widower who plays with his toy trains all day and his dead wife's ghost comes back, and she coaches him on how to talk to the neighbor lady, so he can get a life again," said Uhlig. Uhlig's film is one of more than 125 in the Queens World Film Festival, which opens Thursday night and runs through Sunday. He says having his film in the festival is a great opportunity and that he shot it in his apartment in just two and a half days. Read More: NY1


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WHITTIER >> Area school districts restricted outdoor activities for its students due to poor air quality caused by the Colby Fire in Glendora on Thursday.
Although located miles away from the foothills where more than 1,700-plus acres burned, smoke covered the sky overlooking Whittier and surrounding cities.
"It looked like it was snowing this morning," said Whittier City School District Assistant Superintendent of Business Service Jon McNeil, of the ash covering the district's grounds and the cars parked in its lots.
Whittier City joined El Rancho Unified, Little Lake City, Los Nietos, Montebello Unified, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified, East Whittier City, South Whittier and Whittier Union High school districts in keeping students inside of their classrooms to minimize any possible health hazards.
"We're being really cautious," said EWSD co-Superintendent Dorka Duron said.
East Whittier's middle school students, she said, were allowed to go to lunch outside.
"They were discouraged to do strenuous activities," Duron said.
The districts conducted P.E. classes indoors.
All district officials used the term, "common sense" to describe the edict they sent out to campus sites about what to allow regarding physical activity.
Officers from the MUSD Police Department patrolled all campuses to make sure students adhered to staying indoors, officials said.
MUSD officials stated that they were following the recommended instructions from the South Coast Air Quality Management District to "avoid any rigorous outdoor or indoor exertion."
The SCAQMD warned that air quality may "reach the unhealthy range or higher" in areas where people can see or smell smoke, as well as those affected by ash.
NLMUSD also restricted team athletic practices, said Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Wayne Shannon. "We are erring on the side of caution," he said.
Parents at each district were alerted of the change in their children's school activities by automatic notification systems.


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Okay so I was checking the site this morning and I sometimes read the blogs that people post up. I saw a post earlier this morning which was like a two sentence blurb, and some matchups of WWE vs TNA guys…and that was it! No explanations of why he chose whom versus whom, no setup for this, NOTHING!!! So I just thought this is so horrible that someone should do something about it. So I decided that
Okay so the other day I read a blog post written by Callum entitled, "WWE: Future Champions" (Link Here). This article highlighted some WWE stars that the author felt should be future WWE champions and he outlines some good reasons as to why he picked the people he chose. In reading this blog, I found myself agreeing with some of his points as to some future WWE talent that should get some shine as
First I just want to say that this is my very first blog of any kind, so please forgive me if I don't follow some proper blog writing procedures. I wrote this because of a conversation that my friend and I were having and we were talking about wrestling matches that we liked their concepts, but we don't really see these matches anymore. We came up with a few so I wanted to talk about them and


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Peck PBS Commissioner -- GSA Investments for FY2012 Capital Investments
March 10, 2011
Good morning Chairman Denham, Ranking Member Norton, and Members of the Subcommittee. My name is Robert A. Peck and I am the Commissioner of the U. S. General Services Administration's (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS). I am accompanied by David Foley, our Deputy Commissioner. Thank you for inviting us here today to discuss the critical investments GSA is making in our nation's infrastructure through our FY2012 capital investments.
As the Government's real property expert, PBS develops asset strategies to effectively manage our owned and leased building portfolio. PBS utilizes a sophisticated portfolio analysis, considering a variety of critical elements including tenant requirements, energy efficiency, and building infrastructure needs.
PBS selects new construction, renovation, and leasing projects that help Federal agencies fulfill their missions and maximize taxpayer value by effectively utilizing federal space. The projects selected for PBS's FY2012 program foster economic development, build upon the recovery of the construction industry, increase asset utilization, and pursue innovative new technologies that will reduce energy usage and create jobs.
The FY2012 request assumes full funding of the FY2011 President's Budget for GSA's construction and major repair and alteration program. Since we have not yet received funding for our FY2011 capital program, GSA may need to later reconsider our FY2012 request in light of what is appropriated in 2011. If any revisions are necessary, we will notify the committee accordingly. We want to thank this subcommittee and the full Committee for authorizing in a timely manner last year the FY 2011 capital program prospectuses that we submitted.
PBS continues to demonstrate strong operational performance, surpassing many private sector benchmarks. We aggressively pursue dispositions of unneeded Federal real estate and work with Federal agencies to better utilize space and get the greatest return to taxpayers. As of the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, 82.6 percent of our government-owned assets are achieving a positive cash flow and our vacancy rate was 2.9 percent, well below the private sector vacancy rate of 16.7 percent. PBS is also driving change in the sustainability of real property by becoming a green proving ground for new and innovative technologies. These efforts, in addition to our existing programs around environmental efficiency in building operations, enable PBS to reduce the Federal government's carbon footprint and optimize energy savings.
Prioritizing Projects for the PBS FY2012 Program -
The projects in our FY 2012 capital program are critical investment needs for the country and our tenant agencies. GSA utilizes a detailed asset analysis strategy to drive investment decisions. This plan prioritizes known critical tenant agency requirements and building infrastructure needs based on the following criteria:
• Mission urgency;
• Physical condition of the asset;
• High-performance features, concentrating on energy conservation and renewable energy generation;
• Project timing and execution;
• Improving asset utilization and making better use of our existing inventory;
• Return on investment;
• Avoiding lease costs; and
• Historic significance.
These practices and policies, developed through many years of experience, ensure that GSA strategically invests limited resources in projects that maximize taxpayer value. The projects in our FY2012 program support PBS' portfolio objectives of maintaining well functioning buildings and safeguarding the health and life-safety of their occupants.
Many of these projects have been funded partly through previous budget requests. The projects include critical developments like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Headquarters Campus at St. Elizabeths in Washington, D.C. and the modernization of Prince J. Kuhio Kalanianaole Federal Building in Honolulu, HI.
As mentioned before, FY2012 funding proposals for some of our projects, as in the case of St. Elizabeths, are contingent upon appropriated funding for FY2011. Therefore, the project scope and schedules proposed in FY2012 could change, depending on the amount of FY2011 appropriations. The proposed cuts in H.R. 1 to the Federal Buildings Fund in the year-long continuing resolution for FY2011 would significantly inhibit PBS's operations and ability to meet our tenant agencies' needs.
Through our FY2012 program, PBS is continuing to push forward with high-priority initiatives to improve space utilization in our existing inventory and aggressively move vacant and underutilized assets out of our inventory. To do this, we are leveraging our partnerships with other Federal agencies to strategically plan portfolio-wide strategies and importing space utilization strategies from the private sector and from GSA's own demonstration projects over the past ten years.
PBS is investing in our nation's economic recovery, while further innovating to meet our environmental and sustainability responsibilities. These investments stimulate job growth, increase space utilization, enhance asset condition, reduce energy consumption, improve the environmental performance of our inventory, reduce our repair and alterations needs, and increase the value of our assets. Of the $5.5 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds allocated to GSA, approximately $4.5 billion will go toward upgrading and making more efficient the existing federal building inventory.
We successfully met our benchmarks for obligating the more than $5 billion we had committed to awarding by September 30, 2010. And we are on target on actual construction progress on hundreds of projects. GSA's obligations via contract awards to private design and construction firms have put more than 10,000 American workers to work.
GSA is the steward of over 1,500 government-owned buildings, which have a replacement value of $45 billion. PBS is requesting a Repairs and Alterations program of $869 million to enable GSA to maintain and improve these properties so they continue to meet the mission needs of our tenant agencies. Each of these projects has a long-term federal need and is capable of becoming economically self-sufficient, i.e., the rent we collect on the asset exceeds our costs in operating and maintaining it.
The highlights of GSA's FY 2012 Repairs and Alterations Program include:
• $402 million for Basic Repairs and Alterations;
• $395 million for Full Scope and Major Repairs and Alterations;
• $15 million for the Fire Prevention Program;
• $40 million for Energy and Water Retrofit and Conservation Measures; and
• $7 million for Wellness and Fitness Program.
This program includes the following proposed major building modernizations:
• $50 million for the last phase of the Interior Building in Washington, DC;
• $55 million for the last phase of the Harry S. Truman Building in Washington, DC;
• $199 million for the last phase of the Prince J. Kuhio Kalanianaole Federal Building and US Courthouse in Honolulu, HI;
• $50 million for the Philip Burton FBI Consolidation in San Francisco, CA; and
• $24 million for the Prevedel Federal Building in Overland, MO.
All of these investments are critical, including the Basic Repairs and Alterations program, which ensures the operational continuity of our inventory. The majority of the funding is focused on aggressively optimizing federal space and decreasing vacant space. The remaining funds enable us to respond expeditiously to repair and alteration needs and ensure our assets remain operable and functioning efficiently.
Sustainability Measures
These investments are also critical to achieving legislative sustainability mandates. Funding for the Energy and Water Retrofit and Conservation Measures program is a modest but crucial part of our Repairs and Alterations request and a key element for our inventory to meet the requirements of EISA.
The FY2012 capital program includes funding to improve PBS's buildings with additional greening technologies and repairs and alterations to increase energy and water savings. With GSA's Green Proving Ground program, we hope to utilize FY2012 funding and outreach to the private industry for innovative building technologies and solutions to further reduce our energy and water usage.
Utilization of Owned Facilities
PBS is committed to maximizing the utilization of our existing inventory and avoiding costly build to suit lease construction projects. We intend to invest in the Phillip Burton Federal Building in San Francisco to consolidate the FBI in an owned building, avoiding the need for a lease project. This proposal is similar to the McNamara project from the FY2011 program that is still pending funding, which is also an investment in our existing inventory and which, if funded, will allow us to avoid a costly lease solution.
The Prevedel Federal Building in Overland, MO presents another opportunity to renovate a facility for further government use. The U.S. Army Personnel Center and U.S. Armed Forces Recruiting are departing due to BRAC, which would have led to the disposal of the building. The renovation will allow us to backfill with the Veterans Benefits Administration, maintaining a high-performing asset in GSA's inventory, avoiding the need for acquisition of additional leased space. Also of note, we identified unneeded parcels at the campus and are able to move forward their disposal, significantly reducing the vacancy rate for the facility.
As you know, in his FY2012 budget proposal, the President announced an effort to accelerate the disposal and consolidation of the Federal Government's properties. The Administration is proposing a civilian property realignment initiative that will be led by a board composed of respected figures from the private and public sectors. This initiative will enable us to move currently excess and surplus properties out of the inventory of the major Federal landholding agencies, including GSA, and thus realize a financial return, the improvement of the government's sustainability, and the benefit of no longer having to keep the properties up. The effort will also help to implement large-scale consolidations across common assets and among agencies.
Moreover, as we work with Federal agencies to embrace the new "mobile workplace" and new workplace technologies and office strategies, we will reduce the amount of space they need to carry out their missions. This initiative will free up other Federal space that we will be able to move out of the Federal inventory.
PBS is requesting a Construction and Acquisition of Facilities Program of $840 million. Our request includes funding for site acquisition, design, infrastructure, construction, and the management and inspection costs of nine federal facilities. PBS traditionally pursues a construction and ownership solution for special purpose and unique facilities that are not readily available in the real estate market.
PBS' FY 2012 New Construction Program is focused on urgent customer priorities, particularly those investments that will improve security and foster economic development at our border crossings. This program includes:
• $217 million for St. Elizabeths DHS Consolidation, West Campus Infrastructure, East Campus Road Development and Highway Interchange in Washington, DC;
• $146 million for the FBI Consolidation in San Juan, PR;
• $9 million for the Denver Federal Center remediation;
• $97 million for the FBI Central Records Center in Frederick County, VA;
• $60 million for the Land Port of Entry (LPOE) in Columbus, NM;
• $174 million for the LPOE in Alexandria Bay, NY;
• $75 million for the LPOE in Laredo, TX;
• $36 million for the LPOE in Dunseith, ND; and
• $26 million for the LPOE at Gateway in Brownsville, TX.
These funding priorities reflect urgent and indefinite customer needs, and investments that will ensure a long-term payback for the taxpayer.
For example, the DHS headquarters consolidation on the St Elizabeths Campus is necessary to facilitate communication, coordination and cooperation across DHS and optimize operational efficiency. GSA proposes to continue the ongoing activities of the DHS consolidation efforts on the St. Elizabeths Campus which include infrastructure and repair investments in order to meet the needs of the current and future facility.
This project is a prime example of GSA's asset management strategy. Consolidating the operations of DHS will save hundreds of millions of dollars for taxpayers, moving DHS offices from more than 40 locations throughout the D.C. area to one centralized campus.
The Administration has prioritized investment in our Nation's border crossings this fiscal year. In addition to the $371 million in LPOE funding in GSA's FY2012 request, the Department of Transportation has requested $2.2 billion in investment in their surface transportation funding which, if funded, will be transferred to GSA for the design and construction of a number of critical facilities at the nation's borders. On an average day, in FY2010, nearly 287,000 vehicles, over 111,000 pedestrians, and more than 27,000 trucks pass through the Nation's border crossings. These investments prioritize the largest border crossings that support high-volume transportation and trade.
To meet the space requirements of our clients, GSA has entered into more than 9,285 private sector leases in 8,094 locations nationwide. At 191 million rentable square feet, leased space comprises more than half of our total portfolio square footage. The vacant space within our leased inventory has been 1.5 percent or below for the last five years, well below the national industry average of 16.7 percent. We strive to keep leasing costs at or below market levels and have developed comprehensive strategies to do so, including the standard use of industry benchmarks and market surveys to comparison shop for the best value for our customers. PBS is seeking authorization for the balance of our FY2011 programs, and intends to submit prospectus-level leases for the FY2012 program this summer.
PBS continues to work with our tenant agencies to help them shape their requirements to meet their mission needs, while improving operational efficiencies and space utilization to minimize costs for the American taxpayer. We also work with our stakeholders to capitalize the requirements of our aging inventory and the growing and increasingly specialized needs of our tenants. Finally, PBS strives to reduce our asset liabilities by concentrating reinvestment in core assets and disposing of unneeded assets.
Chairman Denham, Ranking Member Norton, this concludes my prepared statement. I will be pleased to answer any questions that you or any other Members of the Subcommittee may have about our proposed fiscal year 2012 capital investments, or any other aspects of the Public Buildings Service.


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I was hoping to see most of Stanton, Lohse, Conine, and Hat dealt by now, so Wayne could focus on potentially bigger deals in the last few days (such as Weathers/Dunn).
My prediction is that we will see only 1 or 2 trades. Wayne will drag them out, and then we'll get nothing for some guys that should've been moved for the best offer.
Sure, there's always the non-waiver deadline, but I'd rather just move them now. I think he'll get even less after the non-waiver deadline.


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Paul George is looking better than I expected, he is doing a better job replacing Danny than Danny.
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Paul George is looking better than I expected, he is doing a better job replacing Danny than Danny.
Great win. I'm thrilled
Happy to see great game by the G2 Connection. Glad to see Roy having an effective shooting night. Tyler's hustle was there as well. Lil' Ben made a block. Also, I appreciated Young's effort. He was mostly good tonight
I wasn't calling you out. I was just adding to your statement.
It seems like Spencer Hawes always plays his best games of the season against us.
Paul George is looking great. He's taken his offense to a new level, he's aggressive, but controlled, he's creating, he's working with the offense. And then he's still doing his defensive domination. He's becoming something special
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
@MikeWellsNBA: After checking stats, Indy says Hill was shortchanged a rebound. So he did record his first triple double tonight (15 pts, 10 reb, 10 asst)
Delighted for my boy George.
I'm completely guessing on this, but I think it was the rebound where George Hill and Hibbert got to the ball at the same time. That's the only questionable rebound I remember and I'm not sure if they gave it to him originally.
Roy had 14 rebounds and now he officially finished with 13.
Oh, neat.
Paul's dun (almost dunk).
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Danny coming back and disrupting the growth of PG concerns me too, but I think Danny has always shown he's down with whatever makes the team better. If he can average 16-18pts on his average shooting, the rugged offense could actually round itself out.
Green or Young? ..... Just kidding
PG & GH - Outstanding
RH - Good
The rest...meh. West was off. I'll give young and THans credit for bringing some hustle and energy. BHans just 9 mins, Green virtually nonexistent in 32. Mahinmi is going to drive me crazy by the end of the year. So much potential, but I do not foresee anything more than the maddening inconsistency.
A good win though. If PG can keep up this level, I'd definitely consider Lance to the bench. Leave Green out there with the other starters. Even if he does zilch, they can carry him. Bench needs an offensive energy boost, which Lance can provide.
I'd rather die standing up than live on my knees.
-Emiliano Zapata
When Danny comes back Paul will still get his shots. It will be easier for Danny and Paul if they slack off of either of them the defense will get burnt. The defense will have to pick their poison.
I see Danny averaging around 16-18 ppg and Paul still averaging around 20 when they are both healthy.
So, that could be his 10th rebound
I told my GF right as the game ended and the camera caught Hill talking to Brenner that he was probably telling him about a rebound they didn't give him earlier in the game. Guys know their stats on the floor.
Yeah bro my comment was tongue in cheek. I totally agreed with everything you said. My bad in the confusion.


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Stat Attack - Norwich City v Manchester United
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Striker statistics take the eye as Norwich City and Manchester United bid to follow up the Premier League victories they enjoyed a fortnight ago.
Norwich won 3-2 at Swansea after a great display by Grant Holt, who scored twice. According to the EA Sports Player Performance Index, Holt has had a 40 per cent success rate this season for shots converted into goals.
Wayne Rooney scored twice in quick succession after the half-time interval as United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford. It took his tally to 17 goals this season, which gives Rooney a strike rate of 28.8 per cent shots to goals.
United's Patrice Evra is the only player in this fixture to feature in the top 30 for distance covered this season, according to the Player Performance Index, covering 136.6 miles.
Despite that, the Canaries have covered more distance as an overall team than any other this season with 1,697 miles.
City will need to be aware of United's main provider, Antonio Valencia., who has swung in a cross every 18 minutes this season. He's also nabbed himself 10 assists in the process.
Steve Morison has been one of Norwich's most attacking players this season with a strike rate of 27.5 per cent of shots hitting the back of the net. Morison's last goal came in the 2-1 win at West Bromwich Albion.


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The proliferation of new wineries in Washington State has slowed in the past couple of years, but the landscape today is radically different from even 15 years ago. As recently as the early 1990s the Washington wine scene was dominated by a few large players who also owned a high percentage of planted vineyard land. Today, most of the excitement is being generated by small, quality-minded wineries, and the industrial-scale producers are mostly competing at the low end of the market.
Cabernet and Merlot are Washington's most serious and successful varieties, with Syrah rapidly increasing in popularity thanks to the efforts of some talented newcomers. Red wine is generally growing as a percentage of total production of premium wines, even if Riesling still has considerable commercial importance.
Most of Washington's grapes are grown in the desert east of the Cascade mountains, in the Columbia and Yakima River Valleys, where annual rainfall is so low that the vineyards must be irrigated. The vines in Washington benefit from long daylight hours during the summer, and a longer growing season than California (grapes are usually picked well into October). Although daytime temperatures can be quite hot, frequently surpassing 100 degrees, generally cool September nights allow the grapes to retain healthy acidity, resulting in wines with noteworthy intensity of varietal character. The greatest threat to grape-growing in Washington is winter frost, which can sometimes be severe enough to kill vines, as it did during the winters of 1996 and 2004.
The Riesling grape may scare away some wine novices. In Germany, where the grape reaches its finest expression, labels hew to a rigid, abstruse set of classifications, leaving newcomers with little idea what they may be looking at. Furthermore, many wine drinkers' early experiences with sweet wines from Germany (think Blue Nun), have not been especially rewarding. We say that it's your loss if you continue to fear the tall, flute-shaped bottles. Sweet does not necessarily equal cloying, and not all Rieslings are even sweet. Push aside these negative perceptions, and discover a complex, delicate, and elegant white wine that expresses the unique characteristics of its growing region.
Riesling originated in the Rhine Valley in Germany, and it continues to flourish here as well as in the neighboring Mosel region. German producers are selective about where they plant their Riesling. It accounts for only 20% of the total plantings in the country, but has priority on steep, slate hillsides, where the soil imparts steely minerality. Here, in Europe's northernmost vineyards of any significance, microclimatic conditions are especially influential to the final product, for the Riesling grape is especially transparent to terroir. In each vineyard, the exposure to the sun, shelter from wind, proximity to water, and other factors contribute to the distinct qualities of a given wine. The timing of the harvest is just as important to the finished wine: on any given site, producers will make multiple passes to collect grapes at differing degrees of ripeness. This allows Riesling to be bottled with different levels of residual sugar: from dry, to semi-dry, to sweet. The residual sugar content also determines the suitability of these wines for cellaring, as sugar and acidity both aid in their preservation.
As a general rule, wines from the Mosel are more expensive and sought-after than wines from the Rhine. But vineyard-to-vineyard distinctions are just as important as those between the regions, and outstanding (and expensive) wines can be found in both locales. Correspondingly, specific flavors will vary from site to site, with some bottlings showcasing varied citrus fruits and others delivering notes of red fruits or apples. Reliable producers include Joh. Jos. Prüm and Reinhold Haart. In the Rhine, look for Gunderloch and Josef Leitz.
For an indication of the transparency of the Riesling grape, move to warmer-weather Alsace. Here, increased (but not overpowering) heat and a longer growing season leads to grapes with less delicacy, lower acidity, and increased fresh fruit flavors. Even still, these wines are praised more for intensity of flavor or elegance, rather than sheer power or weight. In Alsace's grand cru vineyards, sites known to have especially strong ripening conditions and soil with enhanced minerality help craft wines with greater complexity and aging potential. Bottlings bearing the names of these grand crus (e.g. Schlossberg, Sommerberg) will of course demand higher prices. Consider wines from Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Josmeyer, and Trimbach.
While Riesling is planted sporadically in other countries, including Austria and Australia, as well as Oregon, Washington, and New York's Finger Lakes region, it rarely achieves the stylishness and grace found in Germany or Alsace. That doesn't mean that these wines should be avoided, for they can be the source of good values-- for example, wines from the Clare Valley in Australia.
Because of its combination of sweetness and acidity, Riesling is an especially versatile wine with food. It works well with fish or pork and is one of the few wines that can hold its own again spicy cuisines like Indian, Chinese, and Thai.
2012 had 16 regions scored 95 or above. Oregon got the highest score, with a 97.
Other regions that scored 95 points or higher were Anderson Valley (California), Barossa / McLaren Vale, Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany), Columbia Valley, Napa, Chablis, Champagne, Coonwarra, Côte de Beaune, Côte de Nuits, Germany, Graves, Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, and Washington.
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Emerging-Market Currencies to World: Still Risk-Off
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From Franconia Road: Drive east to Telegraph Rd; turn left onto Telegraph Rd (VA 611); turn right onto N. Kings Highway (VA-241); turn right onto Richmond Highway (US 1-S) to 7837 Richmond Highway on the left.
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LOS ANGELES - Amid a cold front sweeping the Southland, high surf will pound the coast today, Friday and Saturday, and some flooding is possible, National Weather Service forecasters said.
"Minor coastal flooding is expected mainly in the vicinity of low-lying beaches and beach parking lots beginning Thursday morning and continuing each morning through Saturday morning," according to an NWS advisory.
A flood advisory will be in effect from 5 a.m. today through 11 a.m. Saturday along the coast from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, including around santa Catalina Island, with high surf and astronomical high tides expected to cause any flooding that occurs.
Alamitos Bay in Long Beach "may have some tidal overflow into local streets," said an NWS advisory. "Alamitos Bay has a history of experiencing minor tidal overflows with king tides around seven feet or higher."
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a king tide is the highest predicted high tide of the year at a coastal location. It is a normal occurrence once or twice a year.
A Long Beach lifeguard said personnel will monitor potential problem areas and "take appropriate action" if there is flooding.
"This is standard operating procedure," the lifeguard said. "We do this anytime there is a potential for flooding."
According to the NWS, approximate times for the high tides are 7:20 a.m. Thursday, 8:10 a.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. Saturday.
A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that winds and tides will combine to generate flooding along the coastline.
A high surf advisory, indicating an expectation of dangerous rip currents and some beach erosion, will be in effect from noon today until 2 p.m. Saturday.
The advisories were issued in conjunction with a NWS statement that "a very cold low-pressure system will enter the area from the the north early Thursday." According to the NWS, the system will trigger some scattered showers, but its bigger impact will be "to usher in much colder air ... as well as gusty northerly winds."
The winds will die down Saturday, but "colder-than-normal temperatures are expected to continue into early next week," according to the weather service.


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LODI, Calif. — Although pear varieties other than bartletts still are in the minority, they continue to gain popularity.
By displaying several varieties alongside the mainstay bartlett, retailers may boost bartlett as well as overall pear category sales, say grower-shippers.
Another way to boost sales of these specialty varieties, which include golden bosc, taylor's gold, comice, sekel and forelle, is to conduct samplings and in-store promotions, they say.
"Varieties like french butter are becoming more popular, partly because they are only available for a short window of time, so the seasonality adds to the excitement," said David Thiessen, sales manager for David J. Elliot & Son, Courtland. "Plus, they're an excellent eating piece of fruit. Overall, demand for the more obscure varieties seems to be growing."
Affinity for the specific types varies with regions, he said. The Northeast, for example, is one of the better markets for all varieties.
In addition, more affluent consumers are more likely to use a wider range of varieties, Thiessen said.
Dave Parker, a marketing adviser for Rivermaid Trading Co., said the Lodi-based grower-shipper also has seen demand for pears other than bartletts grow.
"We've definitely seen growth in all of the varieties — bosc, comice, even the sekels and taylor's gold," he said. "The variety category has grown. There's no doubt about it."
Offering several varieties alongside bartletts doesn't tend to cannibalize bartlett sales, Parker said. Instead, it seems to boost overall pear category sales.
One way to introduce shoppers to the other varieties is through in-store sampling and demonstrations.
"If someone has never tasted the comice or any of the other varieties, there are textural differences, flavor profile differences," he said. "That can be a revelation to someone."
Rivermaid Trading Co. also sends out regular e-newsletters to its customers, letting them know what will be maturing in the coming weeks.
The different pear varieties are highlighted to increase excitement, Parker said.
Kyle Persky, sales manager for Scully Packing Co. LLC, Finley, said demand for varieties other than bartletts continues to hold steady or grow slowly.
"I think the bosc growth over the last few years has been pretty steady, and other varieties as well," Persky said. "It's not a boom, but increased interest in different varieties has been steady year after year."
He said some retailers have jumped on board and offer a full pear category.
"Retailers understand when you display all of the available varieties, they actually sell more bartletts also," Persky said. "Pears are an impulse item, and they need to be in an eye-catching display and have some price point or some exciting promotion behind them."


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Aarhus is a quaint city to take a holiday and you'll find all the major attractions are within walking distance. In Aarhus, there are many opportunities to enjoy outdoor and indoor activities, cosy cafes, forests, trendy shops and beaches. Aarhus Airport is located around 21 miles (35 km) northeast of Aarhus. Transport to the city is readily available in the form of taxis outside the airport terminal, or airport shuttle bus which takes people to the Aarhus railway station. A more casual option of the 212 bus is also available for a more scenic journey.When you arrive in the city from Aarhus airport, step back in time at the open-air museum of Den Gamle By located in the centre of the city. The open-air museum is set up just like a Danish market town in the old days. Here you get to meet and greet people and characters dressed up in provincial garb. Try out some of the vintage children's games or have a pint of beer in the Beer Cellar. Meander in through the woods in southern Aarhus and visit the Moesgard Museum. While learning all about the Vikings, you'll also view the Grauballe Man. This is one of the most exciting Danish finds from prehistory. The Graubelle Man dates back to the Iron Age in Europe.Biking is very popular in Aarhus and there's a network of bicycle paths throughout the city. Den Permanente is a popular beach in Aarhus and only a 10-minute bicycle ride from the centre of the city. There are plenty of lifeguards on duty in the summers and convenient refreshment kiosks. The beach also features places for bonfires and barbeques for grilling.The best place for shopping is along the high street of Strøget which stretches from the railway station and along the Aarhus River. Chic shops and pleasant cafes line the streets. In this part of the city, you'll discover Old Aarhus. There are many vintage buildings dating back to the 17th century in the Latin Quarter. You can marvel at the architectural jewels of the Old Customs House, the Aarhus Theatre and the Hotel Royal.Throughout the city, there is an array of parks and green areas that you can sit down and relax for a while. Old Aarhus also houses the Botanical Gardens which features a plethora of exotic plants and trees in huge greenhouses. A short walk from the Botanical Gardens is Memorial Park, which is in front of the famed Marselisborg Palace. In the park is a statuesque monument dedicated to the Danes who were killed in Germany during WWI.Marselisborg Palace and Park is the summer home of the royal family. During the summer, when the royal family is home at the palace, the traditional changing of the guard takes place daily at noon. When the royals are not in residence, the park and palace are open to the public. The park has a panoramic view of the bay and fine sculptures outline the walkways of the park.One thing you'll notice about Aarhus is the relaxed friendly atmosphere along the streets. The citizens of Aarhus love to flock to the cafes strung along the river bank and enjoy a glass of refreshing beer or a sip of white wine. With plenty of activities, scenic beaches, cultural museums, boutique shopping and fine cuisine the city of Aarhus is the perfect getaway.
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A Ukiah man escaped serious injury Sunday after the car he was driving hit a telephone pole and split in half on Lake Mendocino Drive, the California Highway Patrol reported.
According to the CHP, Clayton D. Brown, 20, of Ukiah, was driving a maroon, 1996 Acura Integra eastbound on Lake Mendocino Dr. at a "high rate of speed" around 10:20 a.m. when he lost control of the car near Tamarisk Drive.
The car first hit a curb then continued sideways, damaging some yard fencing before hitting a telephone pole. The car then split in half, with the back half staying with the pole and the front half continuing down the embankment.
Brown was wearing his seatbelt and was airlifted to Ukiah Valley Medical Center, but was soon released. There were no passengers in the car other than a dog, which reportedly suffered a broken leg.
The CHP determined Brown had not been drinking at the time of the collision.


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