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WORLD champion Tai Woffinden expects Swindon to be 'dangerous' in the second half of the Elite League season but he and his Wolves side are targeting tonight's meeting in their own bid to rise up the table.
Like the Robins, the men from Monmore Green have struggled for consistency during the opening weeks of the season but fifth in the table, five points ahead of Swindon who have two meetings in hand.
The two sides meet this evening at the Abbey Stadium, with Woffinden well aware of the power Alun Rossiter's side possess but believing his side are capable of coming away with something.
"We have to pick up points away from home and Swindon is one of the meetings we have to target. It's a big, fast track and I'm looking forward to racing on it," he told the Advertiser.
"Swindon have some good riders in Peter Kildemand and Troy Batchelor and with guys like Simon Gustafsson starting to click they could be dangerous in the second half of the season.
"We could – and should – be doing better than we are and I hold my hand up and say I've contributed to that. I just can't find the consistency in the league and that's something I'm working on and we've dropped some silly points along the way."
After some early seasons stutters, the world champion is now happy to be approaching his best form and shares the lead of the World Championship with Greg Hancock following his victory in Prague last time out.
"I'm a lot happier now," he said. "I never doubted my own ability because you don't become a bad rider overnight and I've got good people around me.
"That's important because when things were going tough my team were there for me. I knew what had to be done and thankfully things are working out pretty good now."
Woffinden races alongside Robins skipper Troy Batchelor at Polish giants Wroclaw, as well as in the GP series, and believes the Aussie has what it takes to make the grade at speedway's top level.
"I know how tough it is to step up to the GP," he said. "Troy had a late call and had to make frantic preparations, but it's a big step to take and he will benefit from the experience.
"He's shown signs of what he can do and he will take some important points off people this season.
"He just needs to keep working hard. You have to dedicate yourself and keep believing, but I'm sure Batch is doing that anyway. He doesn't need advice from me, he is a damn good rider as it is."


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Willie Nelson's Braids Among Items to Be Sold at Waylon Jennings' Auction
Willie Nelson's famous braids will soon be available for purchase. The 'On the Road Again' singer's hair will be sold at an auction on Oct. 5, along with several other items owned by the late Waylon Jennings. Nelson gave Jennings' the hair after he cut it off in 1983 as a sign of support for his friend, when Jennings decided to become sober.


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Taxpayers received a rare, albeit small and temporary, victory late last week when Senate Democrats were forced to shelve a pork-laden omnibus bill after establishment Republicans withdrew their support. Instead, Congress will now pass a continuing resolution to fund the government at current levels until the new Congress is seated in January.
Downsizing Blog
U.S. Corporate Tax Rate the Highest
Japan has announced that it will cut its corporate tax rate by five percentage points. Japan and the United States had been the global laggards on corporate tax reform, so this leaves America with the highest corporate rate among the 34 wealthy nations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Omnibus Abomination
It is little wonder that Congress's current approval rating is at the lowest point (13 percent) in the 30+ years Gallup has been asking that question. Consider the 1,924 page, $1.1 trillion pork-laden omnibus appropriations bill that Senate Democrats (and some establishment Republicans) want to pass along with an additional $160 billion in "emergency" spending.
Higher Education Subsidies Scam?
Economist Richard Vedder has written a piece for the Chronicle of Higher Education entitled "The Great College-Degree Scam." Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Vedder found that "approximately 60 percent of the increase in the number of college graduates from 1992 to 2008 worked in jobs that the BLS considers relatively low skilled—occupations where many participants have only high school diplomas and often even less."
Privatizing Roads
A major shortcoming of the deficit reduction plan concocted by the president's Fiscal Commission is that it assumed that the federal government should continue doing everything it currently does. For example, the plan proposed a 15 cent per gallon increase in the federal gasoline tax to fund infrastructure projects. But why not allow the private sector to play a greater role in financing and maintaining infrastructure like roads?
Downsizing Government on C-SPAN
Bad Advice from Gov. Polar Star
In 2006, Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm told citizens, "In five years, you're going to be blown away by the strength and diversity of Michigan's transformed economy." When those words were uttered, Michigan's unemployment rate was 6.7 percent. It's now almost 13 percent.
'Prince of Pork' to Chair Appropriations
House Republican leaders went with Rep. Hal Rogers (R-KY) – a.k.a. "The Prince of Pork" – to chair the House Appropriations Committee. As I wrote last week, the prospect of Rogers chairing appropriations is about as inspiring as re-heated meatloaf when it comes to his potential for pushing serious spending reforms.
Policymakers Needn't Fear Spending Cuts
A recent study by economists Alberto Alesina, Dorian Carloni, and Giampaolo Leece looked at 19 OECD countries from 1975 to 2008 and found no evidence that "governments which quickly reduce budget deficits are systematically voted out office." Therefore, the authors conclude that governments can "decisively" reduce deficits and be returned to office by voters.
Rep. Jeff Flake to Appropriations
In-coming House Speaker John Boehner's endorsement of Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) for a seat on the chamber's appropriations committee means that it's probably a done deal. Flake is one of the few policymakers who actually live up to the fiscal conservative label. Thus, Flake's appointment to a committee that many members think only exists to increase spending on special interests would be welcome news.


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DENVER -- Even before Thursday's series finale, the Giants were set for a relatively relaxing flight home thanks to MRI results for Matt Cain and Santiago Casilla that were better than expected. But they had to wait much longer than expected to get on the plane.
After two lengthy rain delays, the game at Coors Field was suspended with the Giants and Colorado Rockies tied 2-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning. All statistics from Thursday will count, and the game will be completed when the Giants return to Denver on Sept. 1. They're hopeful that by then, they're back at full strength.
As Casilla sprawled on the grass late Wednesday night, the pain clear on his face, the Giants feared a season-ending injury. But Thursday's MRI revealed just a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, and Casilla is expected to miss only about four weeks. Cain has a Grade 1 strain but hasn't been ruled out for his next start. He will be re-evaluated this weekend.
Cain pitched three hitless innings before going down Wednesday. A day later, Rockies left-hander Jorge De La Rosa had put just one runner on base when the first wave of water hit, along with lightning and a tornado warning. On the other side, Giants starter Tim Hudson put eight runners on in the first three innings but allowed just one to score.
"It was one of those (games) you bob and weave and try to get back to the dugout," Hudson said. "It could have been a lot worse than it was. There was a lot of traffic out there. To say I was out of sync is probably a little bit of an understatement."
Hudson didn't come out for the fourth after an initial one-hour, 22-minute delay, but it wasn't long before he was off the hook for a loss. Hunter Pence took an awkward tomahawk swing on a Tommy Kahnle slider in the fourth and somehow drove it out to right-center, tying the game. The Giants went ahead on a double by Pablo Sandoval later in the inning, but the Rockies tied the game off David Huff in the fifth.
An inning later, the downpour returned as Michael Cuddyer lined a two-out single into center. This time the teams waited an hour and 24 minutes before crew chief Bill Miller sent them home. The clubs and umpiring crew were in contact with the commissioner's office and decided that there wasn't a long enough window for the final innings.
"The field took a lot of water," Miller said. "It was going to take 45 minutes to get ready, and another storm was forecast to hit in 30 minutes."
That math was easy.
"This was the smart thing to do," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said.
Both rosters will likely change for the completion of the game, in part because of the trade deadline and in part because the game will resume the day rosters expand to 40 players. Bochy and Rockies manager Walt Weiss also could have intriguing pinch-hit options: Brandon Belt (broken thumb) should be back for the Giants, and Carlos Gonzalez (finger inflammation) likely will be ready for the Rockies.
Bochy might even get to call Casilla's number, but it's doubtful he'll let the right-hander swing a bat anytime soon -- if ever again. As Casilla walked to the plate with two outs in the ninth on Wednesday, Bochy told him not to swing.
"I'm good, Papi," Casilla responded.
The reliever got down the line in just 4.2 seconds, an above-average time for a right-handed hitter, but he hit the ground just after crossing the bag and was carried off the field.
"We were shocked he was going that fast," Bochy said, smiling. "I don't think that hamstring has ever seen that speed."
Casilla told Bochy that he knew he wasn't supposed to swing, but the adrenaline of the moment wiped away the manager's directions.
"I take responsibility. I should have called timeout (after he fouled a pitch off) and said, 'That's it, you're not going to swing again,' " Bochy said.
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ST. LOUIS -- Playing at Busch Stadium has proved to be very beneficial to the St. Louis Cardinals this season -- and they made certain Sunday their home-field advantage would carry over into the National League Division Series.
A 4-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on the final day of the regular season assured the Cardinals they have the home-field advantage in both the division series and, if they advance, the National League Championship Series.
The Cardinals finished the year with the best record in the NL at 97-65, one game better than the Braves, as they tied their season high with a sixth consecutive win. They will host the winner of the wild-card game between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates when the NLDS begins Thursday.
"The significance of home-field advantage is just that, it's an advantage," said manager Mike Matheny. "We're very proud of that; we're very proud of our record. It's something that we don't take lightly."
While Matheny tried to downplay the importance of finishing either first or second in the overall standings, his players knew what was at stake Sunday.
"Just from a pride standpoint, we had the best record in the National League," Matt Carpenter said. "We knew what was at stake, but you saw some guys get some rest, but we found a way to get it done."
About the only negative for the Cardinals on the day was that Carpenter went 0-for-4 and ended the season with 199 hits, going hitless in his final eight at-bats since Friday in an effort to become the first Cardinals player with 200 or more hits in a season since Albert Pujols in 2003.
Carpenter was willing to trade that disappointment for the top seed in the playoffs, knowing there is still a bigger goal at stake for the team.
"From an individual standpoint, 200 hits is a cool thing, but more importantly we won a big game today and we have the best record in the National League," Carpenter said. "Now the fun begins.
"We're playing as good of baseball as we've played all year. September is a big month for a lot of clubs and I would be willing to say that was our best month. We're hitting our stride and the timing is perfect."
After the Cardinals gave veteran Jake Westbrook the sentimental start in what likely was his last appearance in a St. Louis uniform, Joe Kelly came in at the start of the second inning and allowed just three hits over the next 5 1/3 innings. The Cardinals improved their season record at home to 54-27, winning 13 of their 15 home games this month.
Westbrook, who has an option on his contract for next season, made his first start since Aug. 21. He allowed a two-out double to Anthony Rizzo in his only inning. After the final out of the inning was a fly out to Carlos Beltran, Westbrook asked for and got the baseball.
Kelly, 10-5, struck out five and did not walk a batter. Jeff Samardzija took the loss for the Cubs, who finished the year with a 66-96 record, 31 games behind the Cardinals, in last place in the NL Central.
Chicago manager Dale Sveum will meet with team president Theo Epstein on Monday to learn if he will return in 2014.
"I'd be lying if I said I didn't think about it," Sveum said. "We'll find out in whatever it is, 12 hours, 15, whatever. But it's upon us."
Samardzija is hoping that Sveum will hold onto his job.
"He's a great guy; he's a great coach." Samardzija said. "You've just got to look at the thing as a whole and what's going on here. As a player you want consistency. You want to build those relationships and you want that to lean on. There are certain times you need that. It's not our call."
Kelly helped give the Cardinals the lead when he doubled and scored in the third, and a two-run fourth inning increased the lead to 3-0. Doubles by Matt Adams and Daniel Descalso produced the first run, and Descalso scored on a single by Shane Robinson. The Cardinals added their final run in eighth on an RBI double by Tony Cruz.
Relievers Randy Choate, Carlos Martinez and Kevin Siegrist finished off the shutout, combining to record the final eight outs of the game.
NOTES: Yadier Molina was in the Cardinals' starting lineup Sunday but was replaced by Cruz before the first pitch so he could get an extra ovation from the Busch Stadium crowd. ... Matt Holliday did not play for the Cardinals, allowing him to finish the season with an exact .300 batting average. He got to that level for the first time Saturday with his 22nd home run. ... The Cardinals will take Monday off and hold workouts Tuesday and Wednesday in preparation for the first game of the division series Thursday.


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Stomach Cancer Prevention (Patient)
What is prevention?
Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the chance of getting cancer. By preventing cancer, the number of new cases of cancer in a group or population is lowered. Hopefully, this will lower the number of deaths caused by cancer.
To prevent new cancers from starting, scientists look at risk factors and protective factors. Anything that increases your chance of developing cancer is called a cancer risk factor; anything that decreases your chance of developing cancer is called a cancer protective factor.
Some risk factors for cancer can be avoided, but many cannot. For example, both smoking and inheriting certain genes are risk factors for some types of cancer, but only smoking can be avoided. Regular exercise and a healthy diet may be protective factors for some types of cancer. Avoiding risk factors and increasing protective factors may lower your risk but it does not mean that you will not get cancer.
Different ways to prevent cancer are being studied, including:
General Information About Stomach Cancer
Stomach (gastric) cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the stomach.
The stomach is a J-shaped organ in the upper abdomen. It is part of the digestive system, which processes nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) in foods that are eaten and helps pass waste material out of the body. Food moves from the throat to the stomach through a hollow, muscular tube called the esophagus. After leaving the stomach, partly-digested food passes into the small intestine and then into the large intestine.
See the following PDQ summaries for more information about stomach cancer:
In the United States, the number of new cases of stomach cancer has stayed about the same since 2005.
Since 2005, the number of new cases of stomach cancer in the United States has stayed about the same. Men are twice as likely as women to be diagnosed with stomach cancer.
Stomach cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the world.
The number of deaths from stomach cancer has decreased over many years, especially in the United States. Black men are more than twice as likely as white men to die from stomach cancer.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Florida Lottery is celebrating 25 years of funding for education in the state. And with that mark, it announced Monday it's given more than $25 billion dollars to the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund, sending more than 600,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Locally, the lottery has contributed more than $1.8 billion dollars in education to Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau, Flagler and Baker counties.
Brandon Maccuish is just one of nearly 6,000 undergrad students at the University of North Florida who currently receives Bright Futures.
"Thank you for making my college experience better by keeping my costs down and helping me get through it, because without it I wouldn't be the first one in my family to go to college. So it helps out," Maccuish said.
More than $3.9 billion in Bright Futures scholarships have been awarded statewide.
Hannah Custer is a UNF freshman with a 75 percent Bright Futures Scholarship.
"I don't have to worry about a lot of expenses," she said. "It's really great that I've been rewarded for four years of trying my hardest, which is so nice to get that pat on that back everyone loves."
Florida's state colleges and universities have received more than $6.4 billion in Lottery revenues, and Florida's public schools have received more than $14 billion. Also, more than $3.9 billion in Lottery revenues have helped build and renovate schools.
"The students are so appreciative. They're doing so well with their lives. They are moving forward in their academic careers," said Cynthia O'Connell, secretary of the Florida Lottery. "And we're glad to have a small role in that and want to continue to do that."
Florida Education gets about 6 percent of its funding from the Florida Lottery, which means about 30 percent of the money made on the lottery goes into education.
"That's why voters said yes to a lottery 25 years ago, and that was to help fund education," O'Connell said.
Parents or high school students interested in more information on how to apply for a Bright Futures Scholarship should ask their school's guidance counselor.
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Liriano to make Pirates debut on Saturday
PITTSBURGH -- Francisco Liriano checked into the Pirates' clubhouse Tuesday afternoon, riding one of his best five-start stretches in recent years.
Now he just hopes he can transition the ride from the Minor Leagues to the Majors, from rehab starts to meaningful starts.
"I'm very happy with the way everything is going, and I'm happy to be here, to get another chance to compete," Liriano said.
While regaining competitive shape from a Christmas-time fracture of his right arm, the left-hander gradually moved up the Bucs' Minor League chain, Class A through Triple-A. In those five starts and 21 2/3 innings, he fashioned a 2-1 record and 4.15 ERA.
Most impressively, he had 33 strikeouts to four walks. Eye-catching, for someone who totaled 162 walks the last two seasons in 291 innings.
Crediting the new, overhand delivery he has adopted, Liriano said, "My command with the fastball was very good. Last year, I had trouble locating my fastball. Now it's a lot better, I'm throwing it in and out."
The healed right arm has become an afterthought when it comes to the required agility to field his position or handle a bat, Liriano said.
"Sometimes I even forget I broke my arm," he said. "It doesn't bother me at all, not sore or anything. It feels very normal, so I'm ready to go."
Liriano is scheduled to make his Pirates debut on Saturday, going in the third game of the four-game series with the Mets in New York.
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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Anybody see this before? It made me laugh...
I'd heard of it but I'd never seen the homepage before.
Funny, but I hope I never have to code in it.
Just reading that site lowered my IQ by 2 points.
While we are at it, I give you [URL="http://www.aaronbassett.com/tag/lolsql/]lolsql[/URL]. That's exactly how I feel doing a SQL course here at university.
I just died a little inside...
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INDIANAPOLIS -- Roosevelt Jones' pass was sailing high, almost too high for Khyle Marshall to grab the ball.
But Marshall swept the ball in with his left hand, hammering home a dunk to open the second half of No. 14 Butler's 77-58 win over St. Bonaventure on Wednesday.
The dunk spurred an already boisterous Hinkle Fieldhouse crowd.
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"To be honest, it really wasn't that great of a pass," Marshall said. "I helped him out a little bit."
The Bulldogs (19-4, 6-2 Atlantic 10) did a good job of helping each other, spreading the offense among four double-digit scorers.
"The ball really whipped around today," Butler coach Brad Stevens said. "I thought there were a lot of good basketball plays today."
Rotnei Clarke led the Bulldogs with 17 points, with Andrew Smith scoring 13 and Marshall and Chase Stigall scoring 12 points each.
Stigall hit consecutive 3-pointers midway through the first half that pushed Butler from a 13-11 deficit to a 17-13 lead.
"When I came in, I didn't force anything. I just took what the defense gave me," Stigall said.
"He was great, you can kind of count on Chase to win you a couple games," Stevens said.
St. Bonaventure (10-11, 3-5) pulled within 24-23 on a 3-point play by Demitrius Conger with 6:14 left in the first half, but the Bulldogs used a 10-3 run in the final three minutes of the half to build a 39-30 lead.
"In order for us to win, we had to play our `A' game, and we certainly didn't," Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt said. "I think the game was won in the final three minutes of the first half.
"We made some errors, and they make you pay for your errors."
It didn't help that the Bonnies didn't get any second chances in the first half, failing to grab an offensive rebound. Butler outrebounded St. Bonaventure 17-7 in the first half and 34-25 for the game.
The victory pushed Butler into a share of the Atlantic 10 lead with idle VCU (6-2), while St. Bonaventure fell to 9-58 all-time against ranked teams, including an 0-29 record on the road.
Demitrius Conger led the Bonnies with 18 points. Chris Johnson and Marquise Simmons added nine points each for St. Bonaventure, which shot just 8 of 26 in the second half.
The Bonnies missed eight of their first 10 shots in the second half while Butler built its lead to 21 points at 56-35. St. Bonaventure wouldn't get closer than 14 points the rest of the way.
"The best part of holding them to that [in the second half] today was Roosevelt Jones didn't play the last 18 minutes," Stevens said. "If he's not our best defender, he's one of our best."
Jones went to the trainer's room after apparently injuring his shoulder. Stevens said Jones is "possible" for the Bulldogs' game at George Washington on Saturday.
"We're not going to practice too hard the next couple of days, so we'll have to wait until Saturday [to see if Jones can play]," Stevens said.
The Bulldogs will tweak their practice schedule to attend funeral services for Leonard Fromm, the father of Butler junior forward Erik Fromm.
Erik Fromm missed Butler's previous game, a win over Rhode Island, because of his father's death. He drew two standing ovations Wednesday night -- when he entered the game in the first half and again when he hit a 3-pointer late in the victory.
"We love Erik, we support Erik," Marshall said. "He's like a brother to us. We are fortunate to have him there. Big compliments to his mom for moving the service back to Thursday so we could play this game.
"He's told me himself, basketball is something that really got him in the comfort zone."
The Bulldogs found their comfort zone as a team on Wednesday.
"I wouldn't like to guard us," Stigall said. "We've got so many options. A lot of times, if guys are helping out on Rotnei, our bigs are slipping toward the basket."
Butler shot 50 percent from the floor, with six players contributing to the Bulldogs' 11-of-26 showing from 3-point range. Clarke (3 of 8) and Stigall (3 of 5) each made three 3-pointers.
Meanwhile, the Bonnies were just 4 of 9 from beyond the arc.


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I searched for the answer but couldn't find one that didn't remind me of some science class in high school. Would someone please explain to me what the Plus-Minus is all about? I see it on the Pacers website under their "team" tab, and I see it a lot in the after game analysis, but I have no idea what it means.
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Denis Potvin
His unbelievable strength, his fearless hitting and offensive awareness won him the Calder trophy, three Norris trophies, seven all star nods, and four consecutive Stanley Cups. One of the last great hip-checkers, he was a hard-hitting defensive stalwart. His intelligence and patience quarterbacked the power play and the offense. He was a natural leader, captaining the Isles during their great dynasty.
"There were a couple of key elements to my game. I worked on passing the puck. That was as important to me as developing my shot and probably became my most valuable asset. I had a good wrist shot, and I was taught that shooting and passing were the same. But the most fun I had was hitting. I enjoyed the contact, and hockey provided me with a lot of opportunities," he said.
He came across as extremely self confident, some would say arrogant which hurts him in talks of all time greats. In the 1976 Canada Cup he was outspoken about Bobby Orr getting all the attention when he felt he was playing just as well. And when he prematurely retired in 1988 he said he had "nothing left to prove" after 15 seasons.
"The confidence that I displayed was a security blanket. There were a lot of nights when I was scared to death that I wouldn't be able to do what I was supposed to."
Critics also questioned Potvin's dedication to the game.
"I hated practicing, and I didn't like waiting between games. I was most happy when the puck was dropped and the game started. I only felt comfortable and confident that I'd make the right decisions when I was on the ice."
When he was a junior hockey star, he was already being labeled as the game's next Bobby Orr. The comparisons were justifiable, as Potvin bettered many of Orr's OHL records.
"I didn't like being compared with Orr," he admitted, "because we were different personalities with different playing styles, skating for different teams. The only thing we had in common was that we both played defense. What these statements about me and Orr do is make my job that much harder, but I accept that as part of the business."
Potvin justified the comparisons though. He broke all of Bobby Orr's goal and point records, although has since been passed by the likes of Paul Coffey and Ray Bourque. He finished with 310 goals, 742 assists and 1052 points. He was the first defenseman to record 1,000 career points.
Potvin retired early in the minds of many. He still had a number of good years ahead of him, but he wanted to go out on top.
"Before I retired, I wondered, 'What can motivate me? Is there another record, another Stanley Cup?' It looked as if the 1988 New York Islanders were not going to get a lot better quickly and compete with the Oilers for the Cup, and I was 35 years old. I thought of playing somewhere else, but that didn't feel right. I looked for something new and different instead."
That something different proved to be broadcasting. He now works on the Florida Panthers broadcast team.
Potvin epitomized the NY Islanders. He, like his team, could play any way you wanted. Rough, physical defensive hockey; fast paced, finesse skills match; or a combination of both. This makes Denis Potvin one of the greatest and most complete players to ever grace a sheet of ice
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Did you know that Denis Potvin scored the fastest three goals by a defenseman in a game . He did it on october 14 , 1978 against the Toronto Maple Leafs , in only 3 minutes and 21 seconds . this is an N.H.L record .
My family lived in the same Long Island neighborhood as Denis and he was just as nice off the ice as he was tough on it!
He always had time to talk when you'd see him out and about, then you'd go watch him play that night and you got the best on-ice defender I ever saw live!
I miss those great days in Islander history!
After Bobby Orr, Potvin was the next best defenseman of all time. Orr was in a class by himself. Potvin had it all. A wicked wrist shot where he could score from the blue line. Outstanding defensively, a tough, mean hitter, great hip checks, and maybe the best passing defenseman ever. Because he was such a great all around player, his passing often went unnoticed. Early in his career, until other teams caught on, consistently, he would stand behind his net, take a quick step to the side, and laser a pass right on the stick of a teammate at center ice, sending the teammate on a breakaway. Never saw any player before or after him that could do that. His hits were almost as devastating as Scott Stevens, who in my book was the hardest hitting defenseman ever. And he could also rush the puck, and deke players out, although he did not do that very often in Al Arbour's defense first system. And let's not forget that Potvin captained 4 Stanley Cup champions. Not only did Potvin have no weaknesses, but when you think about what you want in a defenseman, he excelled in every aspect. That's what makes him better than any other defenseman after Orr.
Potvin was the best all around defenseman in hockey history period. Literally no one could bring to the rink what he brought every shift game in and game out. Orr would beat Potvin in a footrace but could not compare with Potvin's defensive prowess and tenacity. If you saw him play or watch older videos of him he is one of the meanest players of the 80's he was vicious. Scott Stevens is different from Denis Potvin in that every time i have seen scott stevens throw a hit he leaves his feet and leads with his elbow or shoulder. Potvin would hit you with a hip check with the ferocity of a train wreck and most importantly his hits were clean players would abandon the puck if they saw Potvin closing in on them. Aother thing not mentioned often about Potvin is that he got screwed out of the Norris Trophy multiple times throughout his career when he was clearly the leagues best defenseman and was given to lesser defenseman than him whether it was statistically, or pure playing ability on the blueline there was no better. The reasons mentioned above is why Denis Potvin is the greatest defenseman of all time. All time great players at a position have to be able to do everything required of their position they play on the ice. That is why gretzky is the greatest offensive player in NHL history, Bossy is the greatest pure goal scorer in NHL history, Gordie Howe is the freatest forward in NHL history, and why Denis Potvin is the greatest defenseman in NHL history
I just wish Denis Potvin would've considered being a coach. He's an excellent communicator, which combined with his intensity, translated into the great leader he was for the Islanders. He could easily function behind the bench as someone who could push all the right buttons and get his players going.


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The recent headlines have been about how bad the corn and soybean crops are hurting, but those are only a prelude to wide swings in farm revenue as the result of a drought and actions taken to manage agricultural risk. The assistance of crop insurance, the actions of marketing plans, and others all have an impact on the bottom line—which will be magnified this year as a result of low yields for many farmers. What are some of the challenges you will face as a result of low yields?
Revenue is a function of production and price—and if both are going the wrong way, some farmers will suffer severe financial consequences. Others may be protected by the natural hedge in Cornbelt commodity prices. Others may have a reasonable year, even without the bushels to sell. And interestingly, those farms could all be contiguous to each other, have the same acreage and suffered from the same lack of rain.
University of Illinois ag economist Gary Schnitkey explores various scenarios in farm income prospects on a theoretical 1,200 acre farm with a variety of ownership, leasing arrangements, and crop insurance against a trio of drought scenarios.
Schnitkey says a mild drought that cut the 180 bu. average to 160 bu. would push income down to $220,000. A moderate drought that cut the yield further to 150 bu. would drop income to $190,000. However a severe drought of 135 bu. that raised prices of commodities and earned insurance indemnity payments would raise income to nearly $300,000.
Schnitkey's warnings are:
1) Farms that have no crop insurance or crop insurance at low coverage levels would have lower incomes, particularly at very low yield levels.
2) Farms that hedged a large portion of expected production could face income losses. By hedging, farmers would not benefit from assumed price increases.
3) The above scenarios presume that prices increase as a result of lower yields. If price responses do not occur, incomes would be much lower than presented here. One of his premises is that low stocks as a result of the drought would keep prices high for a longer period of time.
Schnitkey's second point—regarding hedged commodities—was also addressed by Purdue ag economist Chris Hurt, who said farmers with forward contracts early in the year would be severely penalized by a short crop that was insufficient to meet the delivery requirements. Chris Hurt says conversations have already been occurring between farmers and elevator managers, but it is difficult to say what the outcome will be because of the uncertainty of prices. In addition to losing a crop to sell at high prices, he said the failure to meet contractual obligations of delivery is another issue.
Hurt said farmers with forward contract have three options:
- If the grain was sold locally, the farmer now may be able to buy back some of the bushels by paying the difference for the lost bushels. He said, "They would avoid further potential losses if prices move even higher."
- A second option is to buy futures to offset the price impact. He says, "If prices go higher they could gain on their futures position and those gains could help offset losses on their cash-forward contract."
- A third venue is to buy a call option that would create the chance to buy bushels for a specific price by a specific date. He added, "The farmer would have to pay a premium for those rights but would have price protection against rising prices."
- Hurt also said if you have stored grain from the 2011 crop, its value is climbing, and could be used for delivery against the contract. He said there is a bullish situation if the drought continues, but if it rains, that could change.
As the drought continues the reality of fewer bushels converts to farm revenue, which will vary from farm to farm, depending on a wide variety of dynamics. While moderate and medium droughts will reduce income, a severe drought will create significant revenue problems, unless one has revenue insurance, and then it might be a significant windfall with both indemnity payments and high prices for the few bushels for sale. Some additional problems could result if there were many bushels forward contracted or hedged early in the year, and could not be fulfilled by a short crop. Options to resolve that could involve arrangements with elevator managers, buying futures that are expected to climb, or buying a call option to purchase corn at a price that might be under the market as it rises past the strike price.


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Veterinarian Reviewed on June 15, 2012 by Paulina Nelega, RH
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Yu Jin (Curcuma Longa, L)
Yu Jin (Curcuma longa L.) is also known as Curcuma root, Curcuma kwangsiensis or Curcuma zedoaria. It is a perennial plant that grows in rhizomes. This plant is native to South Asia where it thrives in the humid rainforests that have considerable amounts of annual rainfall.
The root of the Yu Jin is dried and used in many medicinal practices in ancient Chinese medicine. When dried, the Yu Jin looks oblong in shape, slightly curved with a pale brown appearance. It has a slightly aromatic smell with a bitter taste.
Yu Jin can be dried or grounded into a fine powder and can be mixed with different herbal remedies to cure various illnesses. Yu Jun is specifically used to promote the flow of qi or energy in the body. It eliminates toxins in the blood, has a calming effect on the nerves and also facilitates proper bile flow.
History and Origin
Yu Jin is used in many Chinese remedies; since Chinese healing involves a holistic approach to wellness, they take into consideration the flow of positive energy in the body. Yu Jin is a well known ingredient in ancient Chinese medicine for fever, hypertension and hyper activeness.
Ancient Uses
Yu Jin is used in ancient times to promote the flow of qi in the body. Qi is positive energy flow that brings wellness, vigor, virility and a positive attitude. Ancient Chinese healers have based their healings on the presence of qi and how it moves in the body. The tuberous roots of the Yu Jin are used during autumn and winter when it is fresh and ripe.
Modern Uses
The use of Yu Jin in modern times reflects its use in the past. It is still used to promote blood flow and eliminates toxins in the body. It is also a treatment to calm nervousness and stimulate a sense of well being. Yu Jin can also benefit women who are suffering from painful menstruation, abdominal pain and many other menstrual problems. It can also control fever that has an unknown origin, jaundice related to liver disorder and many other excretory problems. It can also stop bleeding as well.
To take advantage of the medicinal properties of Yu Jin, you must have a dosage of 6 to 12 g of this amazing herbal remedy, either freshly prepared or in a dried format. It is better to consult a Chinese medicine practitioner or herbalist to get the best out of Yu Jin, as well as use it for your specific illness.
Side Effects
Since the Yu Jin has a direct effect in blood flow, people who are taking heart medications and blood clotting medications must be cautioned in the correct dose and side effects of this herbal remedy. Yu Jin supplements must not be taken by pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is also not intended to be used for children since dosage of Yu Jin has not been determined.
The use of Yu Jin should not be combined with cloves or known as Dingxiang in Chinese medicine. If you want to use Yu Jin for your specific illness, it is wise to first consult with your doctor regarding any adverse reactions with your current medications.
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Paulina Nelega, RH, has been in private practice as a Clinical Herbalist for over 15 years. She has developed and taught courses in herbal medicine, and her articles on health have appeared in numerous publications. She is very passionate about the healing power of nature. Ask Dr. Jan


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What is this medicine?ECONAZOLE (e KON na zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is for external use only. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash hands before and after use. If treating hand or nail infections, only wash hands before use. Apply enough of the cream to cover the affected skin and surrounding area. Rub in gently. You can cover the area with a sterile gauze dressing (bandage). Do not use an airtight bandage (such as a plastic-covered bandage). Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water. Use at regular intervals. Finish the full course prescribed by your doctor or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?Interactions are not expected. Do not use any other skin products without telling your doctor or health care professional.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve within 2 to 4 weeks, or of they get worse.
Tell your doctor or health care professional if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly. If your skin infection returns after you stop using this medicine, contact your doctor or health care professional.
If you are using this medicine for jock itch, do not wear underwear that is tight-fitting or made from synthetic fibers such as rayon or nylon. Instead, wear loose-fitting, cotton underwear. Dry the area completely after bathing.
If you are using this medicine to treat athlete's foot, carefully dry the feet, especially between the toes, after bathing. Do not wear socks made from wool or synthetic materials such as rayon or nylon. Wear clean cotton socks and change them daily or more if your feet sweat a lot. Try wearing sandals or shoes that are well-ventilated.
An absorbent powder such as talcum powder or an antifungal powder may be applied to the skin to keep it dry. Apply the powder to the affected skin in between applications of this medicine.
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MRI in Assessing Hypoxia in Patients With Localized Prostate Cancer Undergoing Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
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RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as MRI, may help measure oxygen levels in tumor cells. It may also help doctors predict a patient's response to treatment and help plan the best treatment.
PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well MRI works in assessing hypoxia in patients with localized prostate cancer undergoing stereotactic body radiation therapy.
|Prostate Cancer
|Procedure: blood-oxygen-level-dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging Procedure: dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging Procedure: magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging Procedure: tissue-oxygen-level-dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging
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|Study Design:
|Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
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|Hypoxia Assessment in Localized Prostate Cancer: A Companion Protocol to a Phase II Study of Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for Low and Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer
- Status of global hypoxia within the prostate as assessed by blood-oxygen-level-dependent and tissue-oxygen-level-dependent MRI
- Tumor vasculature and metabolism within the prostate as assessed by dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging
- Correlation of prostate and normal tissue hypoxia before treatment with clinical outcomes after treatment
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|Study Start Date:
|September 2009
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|September 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
- To characterize the status of global hypoxia within the prostate before stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) as assessed by blood-oxygen-level-dependent and tissue-oxygen-level-dependent MRI.
- To characterize tumor vasculature and metabolism within the prostate before SBRT as assessed by dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI and magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging, respectively.
- Correlate prostate and normal tissue hypoxia before SBRT with clinical outcomes (toxicity and biochemical [PSA] control) after SBRT.
OUTLINE: Within 1-3 weeks before beginning stereotactic body radiotherapy, patients undergo T2-weighted anatomic MRI, magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging, blood-oxygen-level-dependent and tissue-oxygen-level-dependent MRI, and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Biopsy proven adenocarcinoma of the prostate
- Localized disease
Scheduled to undergo treatment with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) on a phase II clinical trial
- Has not yet started SBRT
- Serum creatinine ≤ 1.2 mg/dL
- No claustrophobia
- No other contraindication to MRI (e.g., implanted pacemaker device)
- No known allergy to MRI contrast
- No prior treatment for prostate cancer (e.g., hormonal therapy or chemotherapy)
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00963300
|Principal Investigator:
|Robert D. Timmerman, MD
|Simmons Cancer Center
|Responsible Party:
|Robert Dale Timmerman, Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00963300 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|August 20, 2009
|Last Updated:
|February 18, 2011
Keywords provided by National Cancer Institute (NCI):
adenocarcinoma of the prostate
stage I prostate cancer
stage IIB prostate cancer
stage IIA prostate cancer
stage III prostate cancer
stage IV prostate cancer
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Prostatic Neoplasms
Genital Neoplasms, Male
Urogenital Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Genital Diseases, Male
Prostatic Diseases
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"Welcome" Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan CHASE, to Seattle this Wednesday!
On Wednesday, November 2, 2011,, Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JP Morgan Chase will be visiting Seattle. Chase collected billions in bailouts while giving millions in bonuses to executives like Dimon, laying off thousands of Washingtonians, and forcing families out of their homes with predatory lending.
Let's show him that what Seattle really thinks of banksters like him!
We'll be taking on Dimon with some awesome events:
1pm: Meet at Seattle Central Community College – 1 hour speak out.
2pm: March and action at a major bank.
4:30pm: Meet at Westlake Park to make signs and other preparations for march
6pm: March from Westlake Park to the Sheraton where Mr. Dimon will be speaking.
Occupy Seattle believes that Chase bank and Jamie Dimon are complicit in the collapse of the US economy and the ongoing economic injustice in our nation today.
The list of injustices is long. Here is a short sample:
- While the majority of Americans saw their incomes decrease in 2010, Dimon received a 1,500 percent increase in compensation to $20.8 million.
- Dimon believes that foreclosure is a form of magnanimous "debt relief" that leaves the former homeowners "better off" than they were before. As he said in May 2011, "…Giving debt relief to people that really need it, that's what foreclosure is."
- In 2011, Chase agreed to pay $153.6 million to settle US Securities and Exchange Commission fraud charges.
- In March of 2010, Chase agreed to pay $75 million in fines and forfeit $647 million in fees to settle federal regulators' charges that it made unlawful payments to friends of public officials to win municipal bond business.
- In October 2010, executives at Chase confessed to signing tens of thousands of foreclosure documents without reading them.
- In 2009, Chase reported a profit of $11.7 billion, more than twice its profit for 2008, the year the bank received a federal taxpayer bailout of $94.7 billion.
- Adding insult to injury, Chase admitted in January of this year to overcharged more than 4,000 active-duty military personnel on their home loans.
The action is also in solidarity with the planned General Strike in Oakland. Let's make November 2nd one to remember! Please RSVP and invite all your friends to this Facebook event:


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The 2013 class of inductees to the Hockey Hall of Fame will feature three NHL deserving players in Chris Chelios, Scott Niedermayer, and Brendan Shanahan, along with Team Canada standout Geraldine Heaney and, at long last, Broad Street Bullies coach Fred Shero.
It's never too early to have conversations about future Hall of Fame classes. The question: Which active players bear the most resemblance to those who will be enshrined with hockey's legends in November? A look around the NHL sheds some light on who might be on the way to the Hall.
CLASS OF 2013: All five inductees | Chelios vs. Bettman
The three-time Norris Trophy winner, was a second-round draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens in 1981, and played until 2010, when he wrapped up his career with the Atlanta Thrashers. In between, he had 185 goals and 763 assists in a 1,651-game career that also included stops in Chicago and Detroit. Chelios won the Stanley Cup three times, once with the Canadiens and twice with the Red Wings, and his 2,891 penalty minutes rank 12th all time.
"I came in and I played with Guy LaFleur, Steve Shutt, Larry Robinson, Bob Gainey," Chelios said. "They took me under their wings and I learned from the best. Hockey players are great guys in general, but to learn from the best, guys who had so much success, you have to listen to them. That, I think, had a big bearing on my career."
Veteran: Chris Pronger is the closest player to Chelios-like numbers, with 157 goals, 541 assists, and 1,590 penalty minutes in 1,167 games, but his injury plight shows—as if it wasn't already obvious—how difficult it is to play to the age of 48 the way that Chelios did.
In his prime: Dion Phaneuf has played 600 NHL games already, and is only 28 years old. His rate of 0.57 points per game equals Chelios' career scoring pace, and he plays the game with similar snarl to Chelios. He's a big guy that you want to avoid if you're a forward, but playing for some dreadful Toronto teams at the start of his prime has hampered any Norris consideration.
Young gun: P.K. Subban bagged his first Norris Trophy this year, and at 24, there may be more to come for a player who blends size and skill with more than a little bit of attitude on the ice. In 202 games, Subban has 32 goals, 82 assists, and 302 penalty minutes, all very close to Chelios' career paces. The scary thing for the rest of the NHL is that he's just approaching the age where defensemen start to really find their stride.
Nearly indestructible, Niedermayer averaged more than 27 minutes per game in 2006-07 with the Ducks, then played 29:51 a night in 21 playoff contests as Anaheim won the Stanley Cup—the fourth of Niedermayer's career after three with the New Jersey Devils. Overshadowed at times in New Jersey by Scott Stevens, and in Anaheim by Pronger, Niedermayer gets his due after a career in which he provided rock-solid defense and 11 seasons of double-digit goals, while never reaching the century mark in penalty minutes.
"He made it look so easy," Chelios said of Niedermayer. "He was a guy with a ton of skill but also real competitive. He'd stand up to anybody. Watching him and Stevens together, two different types of players but both equally effective. He was just as intimidating. You didn't know. You had to be ready at any time.
Veteran: Brian Campbell doesn't have the Norris Trophy in his cabinet the way that Niedermayer does, but he did win the Lady Byng in 2012, becoming the first defenseman to win it since Red Kelly in 1954. Having won one Cup, with Chicago in 2010, and spending the rest of his career in Buffalo, San Jose, and Florida, Campbell has not had the kind of teammates that Niedermayer did, nor the goal totals—but then, not many have.
In his prime: Duncan Keith is a two-time Cup winner and one-time Norris winner at the age of 29, with 59 goals in 607 career games and never more than 79 penalty minutes in a season. During Chicago's 2010 Cup run, Keith played 28:11 per game, while this year his average was down to a still-exhausting 27:37. Much like Niedermayer, there's not a hole to be found in his game.
Young gun: Justin Schultz scored eight goals with 19 assists in 48 games as a rookie for the Oilers this season, with only eight penalty minutes, while averaging 21:27 per game. There is a long, long, long way to go before he can be considered on a Niedermayer-track, but everyone in Edmonton has to be dreaming of the 23-year-old forming a successful partnership with this year's first-round pick, Darnell Nurse, for many years to come.
Six hundred and fifty-six goals. That's not too shabby. Shanahan had two seasons of more than 50, both with the St. Louis Blues, plus two 40-goal seasons in Detroit, one in Hartford, and one split between Hartford and Detroit. Six other times, he scored 30 goals. Then there were two 29-goal seasons and one with 28. Shanahan is one of four players, along with Kevin Stevens, Gary Roberts, and Keith Tkachuk, to have 50 goals and 200 penalty minutes in a single season.
"You think back on your teammates and your coaches and you're just very grateful," Shanahan said. "It's a surreal moment, but very proud to be a part of this group."
Veteran: Jarome Iginla inherited Shanahan's mantle as the guy in the NHL with a fabulous goal-scoring record, including two 50-goal seasons, who everybody really likes, but who will physically destroy you if you get out of line. Just ask Nathan Horton. The only thing that Iginla is missing is his name on the Stanley Cup, where "Brendan Shanahan" appears three times.
In his prime: Alex Ovechkin is a three-time Hart Trophy winner and three-time league-leader in goals, which is actually three more of each than Shanahan can claim. What they share is being absolutely deadly on the power play—witness Shanahan's league-high 20 goals with the man advantage in 1996-97, and Ovechkin's 16 in 48 games this year, as well as 22 in 2007-08. Ovechkin hasn't had a 100-PIM season, let alone 200, but he's not afraid to get nasty. At 27, Washington's has 371 career goals.
Young gun: Jamie Benn turns 24 next month and should score his 100th goal this season if all goes well; he has 82 in 263 games so far. Shanahan's first 50-goal season was in his age-24 campaign, and if the Stars' rebuild is to proceed as planned, it will require a breakout from Benn, who had seasons of 22, 22, and 26 goals before netting 12 in the lockout-shortened campaign. Benn isn't a big accumulator of penalty minutes, but he does have two more in his career (192) than Patrick Kane. None of today's big scorers rack up the penalty minutes the same way. Less work for Shanahan to do in his current job, then.


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Yes, that is a much more polite and, on the basis of listening to most of Brasington's talks and reading a bit of his writing, probably more accurate interpretation. But I think you must admit that there are many hucksters and mountebanks out there.
Thanks for posting the link to the Vimalaramsi thread. I'm sorry I missed it. I did a search a few months ago on Vimalaramsi but came up empty handed. I thought his history of Buddaghosa was interesting, but I am hardly qualifed to jusge its accuracy. I do have a more fundamental question, though. Vimalaramsi frequently claims to bypass the "commentaries," preferring to consult the suttas for authentication. But, in the process, he is injecting his own interpretation. And the Tipitika was written down some four or five centuries after the Buddha's death. So what is the "real" authority? I don't think the arguments of Pali scholars help a lot given the provenance of the Tipitika itself.
It seems to me that even the word of the Buddha is not the final touchstone, but how well X works for me. That said, it is interesting to know what has worked for others. And, as I mentioned to Jhana4, claims are one thing and delivery of the goods is quite another.


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Bob Meyer has volunteered at CFCA headquarters for the past seven years and is dedicated to helping fight poverty around the world.
In addition to volunteering, he's using his writing talents to help families in poverty realize their dreams for a better life.
Inspired by his love of baseball and a desire to help others, Bob wrote and self-published a book, "Small Town Baseball Ö BIG LEAGUE DREAMS," focusing on semi-pro baseball in eastern Iowa from the early 1900s to the present. Proceeds from the book are being donated to CFCA and another charity close to Bob's heart.
Bob has sold more than 600 copies so far, and is planning to donate $1,500 from book sales to CFCA.
"It was the right thing to do," he said.
Meyer first learned about CFCA sponsorship through a priest visiting his church.
Shortly after beginning their sponsorship of Jeferson in Guatemala, Bob and his wife, Ruth, decided to visit him on a CFCA trip.
"Those awareness trips really put things into perspective and let you know the inner workings of the organization," Bob said. "I would suggest that everyone, if possible, try to make one awareness trip to meet their sponsored child, and to see CFCA in operation."
While on the trip, Bob and Ruth learned about CFCA's volunteer program.
At CFCA headquarters in Kansas City, volunteers help process more than 1.5 million letters annually from sponsored friends to their sponsors.
When the letters arrive at CFCA, volunteers work diligently to get them in envelopes and in the mail to sponsors.
Since they live in Kansas City, Bob and Ruth felt that CFCA was the perfect fit for them.
"We were always interested in volunteer work, and we heard about it on the trip, so we decided to check it out," Bob said. "We thought this is something we would like to do, and we have been doing it ever since."


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The U.S. corn stockpile will more than triple following a record large harvest this fall as strong competition from Brazil and Argentina limits U.S. exports and ethanol production stays flat, the Agriculture Department said on Friday.
The USDA projected a corn crop of 14.53 billion bushels, up 35 percent from the drought-shortened crop of 2012, assuming normal weather and yields. Farm-gate prices for corn would tumble by 28 percent to $4.80 a bushel.
The record corn crop is 13.092 billion bushels in 2009. U.S. corn production has fallen for three years in a row. Ending stocks this marketing year would be the smallest in 17 years.
Exports of 1.5 billion bushels in 2013/14, a rebound from the 41-year low forecast for this marketing year, still would be the second lowest since 1993/94 "as the U.S. share of the world market struggles to recover," the USDA said.
Ethanol makers were forecast to use 4.675 billion bushels of corn to make the renewable fuel, up 175 million bushels, or 4 percent, from 2012/13. Ethanol use will be limited by falling demand for gasoline and a lack of a market for fuel containing higher ethanol blends than the standard 10 percent.
Lower corn prices will encourage livestock feeding but use will be constrained by tight supplies of feeder cattle.
"Lower beef production is more than offset by expected increases in poultry and pork output, raising corn feeding slightly for the year," said the USDA.
The USDA pegged ending stocks at 2.177 billion bushels, the first time since 2007/08 that they would top 2 billion bushels.
"A return to more normal spring weather is expected to reduce this year's planting opportunities for corn and leave more land available for soybeans," the USDA said, in projecting plantings of 96.5 million acres.
Some analysts say corn plantings will be as large as 99 million acres.
Following are the USDA's projections for production and use in the 2013/14 marketing year, with comparisons to USDA estimates for 2011/12 and 2012/13. Ending stocks for 2012/13 are the USDA February estimate; beginning stocks for 2013/14 are based on current conditions.


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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Citizens and Issue Proclamations
Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Sept. 25, 2003
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
to Recognize Citizens and Issue Proclamations
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at their
meeting on Monday, Sept. 29, beginning at
9 a.m., will recognize the following for their achievements and contributions to the community. Proclamations will be issued as listed below. For more information, call 703-324-3187,
The Brightest and Best
The eligible high schools in Fairfax County will be recognized for making Newsweek Magazine's list of "The Best High Schools in America." Fairfax County is the only large jurisdiction in the country to have every eligible high school on the list. Those schools to be honored are: Annandale High School, Annandale; Centreville High School, Clifton; Chantilly High School, Chantilly; Edison High School, Alexandria; Fairfax High School, Fairfax; Falls Church High School, Falls Church; Hayfield Secondary School, Alexandria; Herndon High School, Herndon; Lake Braddock Secondary School, Burke; Langley High School, McLean; Lee High School, Springfield; Madison High School, Vienna; Marshall High School, Falls Church; McLean High School, McLean; Mount Vernon High School, Alexandria; Oakton High School, Vienna; Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax; South Lakes High School, Reston; Stuart High School, Falls Church; Westfield High School, Chantilly; West Potomac High School, Alexandria; West Springfield High School, Springfield; and Woodson High School, Fairfax.
Stepping Up to the Plate
The McLean Little League 9-10 and the McLean Little League 11-12 Softball All-Stars will be recognized for winning the Virginia State Little League Championship. The McLean Babe Ruth Boys' U14 All-Stars will be recognized for winning the Virginia State Babe Ruth Championship.
Citizens Share Time and Expertise
James Edmondson of McLean, William Ehlman of Fairfax Station and Robert Greenburg of Reston, will be recognized for their many years of dedicated service to the Health Systems Agency Board.
Disability Employment Awareness Month
The Board of Supervisors will issue a proclamation declaring the month of October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Fairfax County. In the proclamation, the Board of Supervisors note that Oct. 15 is Disability Mentoring Day which will provide the opportunity for students with disabilities to learn about the career options available to them. During Mentoring Day, students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with volunteer mentors who can offer insight and advice about career paths.
Mental Illness Awareness Week
The Board of Supervisors will issue a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 5-11 as Mental Illness Awareness Week in Fairfax County. The Board will issue the proclamation to promote greater understanding throughout the community and to urge all citizens to increase their awareness of serious and persistent mental illness.
Fire Prevention Week
The Board of Supervisors will issue a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 5-11 as Fire Prevention Week in Fairfax County. The county's Fire & Rescue Department has adopted the National Fire Prevention Association's theme of "When Fire Strikes: Get Out! Stay Out!" The theme emphasizes the importance of having a home escape plan and practicing it regularly.
Voter Education
Recognizing the importance of all eligible citizens being registered to vote and voting at every opportunity, the Board of Supervisors will issue a proclamation declaring October as Voter Education Month in Fairfax County. There are more than 590,000 registered voters in Fairfax County with an additional 130,000 citizens eligible to vote but who are not yet registered. The county has replaced outmoded voting equipment with new state-of-the-art touchscreen machines that meet all federal government requirements and provide an easier voting experience for citizens with disabilities. The Board urges all eligible citizens to register to vote and to follow through by participating at the polls in each opportunity they have to cast a ballot.


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IN CASE YOU'VE been trekking in Tibet or traveling in outer space and haven't yet heard, this has been Jerry Garcia Week in the Bay Area, with a slew of celebrations honoring the late Marin rock star.
It all will be capped by "Grateful Dead Tribute Night" on Aug. 5 at AT&T Park, when the Giants will give away an "Uncle Sam" bobblehead, one of the band's iconic skeleton figures that, appropriately enough, resembles a token from the Day of the Dead.
On Wednesday night in Marin, Bob Weir celebrated what would have been his late bandmate's 71st birthday on his weekly "Weir Here" webcast, featuring Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers, Gov't Mule), who served as a Garcia lead guitar surrogate in various Dead offshoot bands following the great man's death in 1995.
A live stream from Weir's TRI Studios in San Rafael, the show was billed as a preview of a Haynes' "Symphonic Celebration of the Music of Jerry Garcia," which he performed on Aug. 1 and performs again Aug. 2 with the San Francisco Symphony. It's the seventh stop on his tour of orchestras across the country, playing symphonic renditions of Grateful Dead songs.
For the tour, Haynes has been loaned Garcia's famed "Wolf" guitar, which he played on "Weir Here." Made of gleaming maple, it was custom built by Garcia's friend, Doug Irwin, who gave it to him in 1973. In 2002, it sold at auction for nearly $790,000, a record at the time.
"When I first heard I was going to be able to borrow it, I thought I'd feel comfortable enough with it to play it on a few songs," Haynes said, mentioning it's been so magical that he's played it exclusively on the tour.
"I brought about five guitars and haven't brought any of them out yet," he said as the small studio audience chuckled. "It's a gorgeous instrument, a beautiful piece of work."
During the evening's "couch segment," Weir wished Jerry a happy birthday before introducing "the Garcia girls" — Jerry's former wife, Carolyn "Mountain Girl" Garcia, their 39-year-old daughter, Trixie, and Carolyn's 47-year-old daughter, Sunshine, with Ken Kesey.
Judging from his ex-wife's memories, Jerry wasn't much for celebrating his birthday when he was alive, so he would probably be either bemused or dismayed by all the attention paid to it now.
"We had a lot of fun times on his birthday, but just about every time he had to play a show," Carolyn said. "That was his life. He was never happy unless he was playing a gig somewhere. I remember us being apart a lot in the early days."
Asked which birthday sticks out in her memory, she had to think for a moment.
"Probably the first one, when he finally told me when his birthday was and I was able to celebrate it with him," she said, recalling that being in 1967, the Summer of Love, when the Dead were living communally at 710 Ashbury St. in the Haight, just before they moved to Marin.
"There were no cake and candles in those days," she reminisced. "We were pretty broke, so I don't remember celebrating on a high level, but a sweet one."
Trixie used the occasion to promote the upcoming new Jerry Garcia website (jerrygarcia.com).
"It's going to be a state-of-the-art with new ways for people to geek out about tour schedules, set lists, equipment and all the stuff that makes the fans happy on all the different levels of fandom," she said. "It's been created by Deadheads for Deadheads."
For her part, Sunshine raved about last year's 70th birthday tribute to Garcia at TRI, "Move Me Brightly," a marathon live webcast that will soon be out as a benefit DVD for the Garcia estate.
"It was a high moment of my whole year," she said.
For the musical portions of the show, Weir and Haynes — accompanied by drummer Jeff Sipe, bassist Lincoln Schleifer, keyboardist Jeff Chimenti and a pair of backup singers, Alecia Chakour and Jasmine Muhammad — worked through several of the songs that Haynes plays on the symphony tour, including "Bird Song," "Shakedown Street," "China Cat Sunflower," "Crazy Fingers" and "West L.A. Fadeaway."
Nobody sang happy birthday. Jerry probably would have appreciated that.
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