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Great sound in the air and on the ground
Jon Schroeder was Crutchfield's videographer for several years. He helped us refine our video production process and discover our new video "voice." He and his family had an opportunity to relocate to Baltimore, where he continues to lend his artful eye to making corporate videos.
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Before taking a cross-country flight recently, I had the chance to grab a Sennheiser MM 450 noise-canceling Bluetooth headset to try out. I wanted to give them a real test — eight solid hours of airborne listening.
Making the Bluetooth connection
I charged the headset the night before liftoff by connecting it to my laptop's USB port. Once it was fully charged, I quickly paired it with my iPad® using Bluetooth so I could give the 450's a good listen before my flight.
By simultaneously holding down two buttons on one of the ear cups and then entering a pass code into my iPad, I was able to pair the 450's to my tablet in about 15 seconds. After that, I never had to perform the pairing process again — my iPad remembered the 450's from that point on.
A pre-flight audition
That night, I listened to an entire ballgame from my iPad with the MLB At Bat™ app while I fixed dinner and did the dishes. It felt liberating to be untethered by any wires while working in the kitchen and still have the ability to crank the volume without worrying about bothering anyone else.
When I needed to talk to my wife or son, I simply tapped the "talk through" button on the side of the ear cup to clearly hear what was happening in room without having to take the headphones off.
Testing the range
I even kept the headset on when I let my dog out into the backyard. With the iPad on the kitchen counter, I was able to walk 50 feet outside before the signal started to break up. There was never any static of interference when I pushed the 450's to their signal distance limit. The audio would simply click off when I got too far away, and snap back on again when I moved closer to the house.
Great sound on the ground
When the ballgame was over, and after dinner had been served, I enjoyed the documentary "Microcosms" on my iPad using the Netflix app. Bruno Coulais' orchestral soundtrack came across magnificently on the 450 and I was truly impressed by the sonic spectrum that the headset could reproduce without a wire in sight. A surprising amount of bass thumped through the on-the-ear-style ear cups, and the highs were well-defined and balanced.
The comfort factor
Both of the ear cups were super-comfortable too, and the adjustable headband stretched out to encompass my rather large noggin. So before my test flight had even begun, I had already logged close to six hours of comfortable Bluetooth listening without any sign of battery fatigue from the MM 450's (or ear-fatigue).
Compact for travel
Before I hit the road to the airport, I folded the headset flat and packed it into its included soft case. I also packed the charging cord, although I didn't anticipate using it for many hours after just charging the headset.
The Sennheiser MM 450 headset folds flat for travel.
Phone calls and boarding calls
While waiting at my gate, I quickly paired the headset to my smart phone and was able to quell the din of airport noises with some soothing tunes. I called my wife to say goodbye again before it was time to board, and her voice came through loud and clear through both ear cups. And while I'm not exactly sure where the microphone is on 450, it picked up my voice well, and she could hear me just fine on her end, too.
Music in the air
Once I was finally up in the air and cleared to use electronic devices, the MM 450 impressed me yet again with its noise-canceling abilities. By holding down the Sennheiser NoiseGard™ button for two seconds, I heard the thunderous drone of the jet engines dissolve into a barely noticeable background hum.
Left with my music and podcasts unmarred by harsh noise, I was able to make a long flight a little more comfortable. Add to that a lack of wires and ear pads that were easy on the lobes, and the Sennheiser MM 450 headset proved to be great for both airborne and earth-bound listening.


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April 30, 2012, 10:02 PM
Mike Irwin
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Interesting suggestion, but how about not?
The handgun forum descriptions are pretty clear as to what is to be placed in a particular forum.
They've not changed in probably 10 years.
Since April of last year every new members gets a "READ ME" pop up when he logs in for the first time, a pop up that SHOULD serve to reinforce the concept of putting posts in the correct forum:
As far as I'm concerned, new members should have even less excuse for getting it wrong because they supposed read the pop up when they joined. I suspect, though, that far too many are simply saying screw it and clicking right past it.
And when they have a post closed for being in the wrong forum, some of them get testy. Sorry, no sympathy.
It's not rocket science, it's not higher order mathematics. It's a little bit of reading, a little bit of abstract reasoning, and if all else fails, it's a one in three chance of being right.
The forums exist as they do because they serve the purpose of best facilitating discussion, ease of finding topics of interest, and providing a searchable repository of information.
All we're asking is that people take a moment and read and think about the subject of what they're posting. Again, it's just not that difficult.
Interesting enough, we ran through the same kind of "learning curve" if you want to call it that when the Gun Show Forums underwent a series of rule changes a few years ago. The big one was that all sales/want ads must include the poster's state of residence.
People were pointed to the new rules repeatedly before enforcement began, announcements were made, whole 9 yards. And yet a small group of people ignored it all and yelled long and loud when their posts were deleted for failing to abide by the TFL Gun Show rules of engagement.
Yet, over time, the number of posts closed has dropped significantly.
The same is true of the handgun forums. Misplaced posts have dropped dramatically as people have come to recognize that we're serious about this.
So no, I don't think any changes to the handgun forums are needed or warranted or are forthcoming.
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If Skeletron is not defeated, and the player is slain, the Old Man will reappear back at the entrance to the dungeon.
- The Old Man is immune to the attacks from monsters. However, he can still take damage from lava, dart traps and boulders. However, when killed he will respawn almost instantly.
- The Clothier has blue eyes instead of red, probably due to him being free of his curse.
- His sprite was changed, originally he had a red blanket and short hair.[source?]
- He and Santa Claus are the only NPCs without a name.
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- Unlike the player, the Old Man will not continuously take damage from a sand trap, though he will take damage initially. He will repeatedly turn while stuck in the trap, but will take no damage from it.
- May be a reference to the Old Man in the original Legend of Zelda.
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What is particularly frustrating about this market is that nothing other than the fiscal cliff matters. Stock picking doesn't matter when all movement is a function of the next headline. We haven't even had the usual end-of-the-year window dressing and manipulation to complain about.
Unfortunately, there's no great strategy for dealing with a market handcuffed in this manner. Either you try to bet on the next piece of news, which is little more than a coin flip, or stay patient and wait for clarity. I can't remember when we have been so handcuffed by a political event for so long, and it is causing great frustration among active market players.
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I am having a hard time dealing with the grief of my dad fighting this disease. I have never taken any type of depression medication and am honestly scared to because Ive seen people become addicted to it as well as abuse it. I would like to be able to deal with this without medicating but i find its been harder and harder to get though the day. I work and am in school, soon to be starting a rigorous daily schedule as my final year is comming up, which i am not looking forward to. I only have been taking sleeping pills so I can sleep at night.


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Siddur or Jewish Book of Prayer
A few days ago I had a question about the correct terminology for a Hebrew/English book I had, and remembered that Schelly Talalay Dardashti has Tracing the Tribe: The Jewish Genealogy Blog in my Geneabloggers group. I haven't met a genealogist yet who isn't willing to help out anyone, so I asked for her assistance. A big "thank you" to Schelly!
Schelly told me it's "Not a Bible (Torah, Tanakh, Chumash)" but a Siddur or Jewish Book of Prayer. This book was in my mom's step mother's possessions and Mom inherited it when Grandma passed away. I could see that it was in fairly good shape, with the embellishment on the front being of ivory or something like it *, some well-worn red velvet underneath but with a broken clasp. Schelly said she has two of these and it sounds like hers are in much better condition.
Just for curiosity's sake, I did a search for similar siddurs and found that the value is around $175 USD. I'm not selling it or anything, but I was a bit surprised at the asking price.
My step grandma was Lillian Vera Epstein b. 1904 Minneapolis, MN; d. 1975 Everett, WA. We called her Grandma Eppy. She was the second wife of my grandfather, Elvin Bernhard Moline and they lived in Seattle, WA for many years. "Al" Moline was a lumber salesman, the son of a furniture maker from Orebro, Sweden.
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GDB 27: Confusion and snow
December 11 2008 04:50PM
It's awfully quiet right now in the Nation. Some would say TOO quiet.
Perhaps one could chalk it up to the confusing play of the Oilers of late. Coming off two big wins -- one against the Kings in which they dang near gassed a three-goal lead and one against the Sharks where they were outshot an astounding 231-5 but managed to win -- you could expect a lot of cheering and excitement from the Citizens of the OilersNation.
Yet that is hardly the case.
If you believe some of the hallowed writers covering the team this squad has been the vicitim of the schedule makers in NYC so far this year. Still others believe that a rodeo-induced road trip is hardly to blame for a 13-11-2 record that falls far short of the optimism that surrounded the team going into the year.
Maybe that's why Oilers fans aren't quick to throw their full support behind this latest two (edit THREE) -game winning streak. Or perhaps it's the mild weather which has messed with all of our biological clocks. It's Dec 11, Nation. Usually we're sitting under a foot of snow and are burning old furniture to keep warm. Instead we're experiencing a lovely spring -- completely unheard of in the month of December.
Whatever the case may be, tonight's game against the Panthers is sort of one of those "damned if you do and damned if you don't" type games. Lose to the Panthers and all the pent-up thunder that has been silenced in the past seven days will return with vigor. Calls for MacT's head will return, fantastical trade proposals will be drafted with breathtaking speed and complexity. Win against the Panthers with anything less than a 3- or 4-goal output and people will be saying "so what?" And Florida is currently on a 4-1-0 winning streak -- by no means are they the terrible team the Oilers coaching staff would have hoped to see fly into town.
For you see Florida hasn't won in RX1 in almost 13 years. That's right -- it was January 5, 1996 the last time the Panthers managed to win a game in Edmonton. Craig MacTavish was only six years old at the time, but managed to take most of the heat for the loss at the hands of a 19-year-old Robin Brownlee who was looking to make a name for himself at the time.
As much as the 27th game of the year between two struggling teams can be pressure packed -- this is it.
Big ups again to Dryden Roesch for the cartoon. Also, have you voted for Souray today? You should.
December 11 2008, 09:03PM
Lotsa chances, no bounces.
Vish & Goat leading a rush up the ice is a bit dangerous.
December 11 2008, 09:05PM
Brule staying at aunt & uncle house in a pink 11 year old girls room? Wonder if is a frilly princess bed.
December 11 2008, 09:06PM
as i talk to my self, this power play is big. Souray should hit the net
December 11 2008, 09:07PM
Lubo skating like Hemsky, all over the ice
December 11 2008, 09:10PM
Cole shoots into Andersons pads on left wing, then gets stopped coming off right side on bad angle.
December 11 2008, 09:13PM
1 shot for FLA almost 15 min into 3rd period
December 11 2008, 09:17PM
wait... replace a point a game player with a guy who has five points all year to generate..... more offence? wah?
December 11 2008, 09:17PM
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December 11 2008, 09:18PM
@ Travis Dakin:
Oh I should put my pants back on if you're here now...
December 11 2008, 09:19PM
this game is gonna hurt, outplayed them for the whole game.
Better draw up a plan that will work MacT
December 11 2008, 09:19PM
haha I've been here. I was just eating. And now I am going to throw up. but don't change your comfort level on my account...
December 11 2008, 09:20PM
@ Travis Dakin:
December 11 2008, 09:21PM
Oh good. Put Cole out there. He is all offence.
December 11 2008, 09:24PM
This one hurts
3 shot for FLA in 3rd period, 1 mt netter, 1 post, 2 harmless shots.
I think JBow should take Anderson out for a drive to Hudson's after that game.
December 11 2008, 09:24PM
So... what is this... like the fifth time they've been shut out?
December 11 2008, 09:25PM
First win in 12 years of hockey for FLA in edmonton...typical
December 11 2008, 09:26PM
So now I have to pay my dues back to my girlfriend for allowing me to watch this tripe. Peace out Justice League.... I mean BUCK75.
December 11 2008, 09:28PM
If Luongo shut them out - totally different than some guy nobody has ever heard of before.
Hawks (3-0) Bruins (1-0) Wings (4-0) Tonight
Pre season they lost 4-0 to flames
December 11 2008, 09:28PM
@ Travis Dakin: Cheers TD
December 11 2008, 09:34PM
That was a BORING game. Never before have I watched an Oilers team take 41 shots on net and leave me with the feeling that: a) They were never really robbed. b) If the game could have continued for another 60 minutes they still wouldn't have scored. Kevin Lowe has iced a lineup that is incapable of generating any energy or positive momentum through physical play. I've seen worse teams under this regime but never a worse on ice product. That was two and a half hours of my life that I will never have back.
December 11 2008, 11:03PM
Wow. What a terrible game. That was the intensity? Are you that good Anderson? Wow
December 12 2008, 02:25AM
44 year old Chris Anderson continues to dominate the league. The scorers are getting younger and the goalies are getting older. And Eric Cole is never going to score another goal all year. It's science fact!
December 12 2008, 07:37AM
All I gotta say is that while we outshot them by about 342 shots...we didn't really make Anderson work hard on many them. Troubling.
December 12 2008, 07:40AM
...oh...and this was bound to happen...
I mean, hockey karma states that you don't roll into the top team in the league's house 5 days earlier, get heavily outshot, have your goalie steal a win, get a lucky bounce in OT, break their winning streak and not expect some hockey god interference down the road. I'm just glad the gods got this out of the way.
@ The Towel Boy: You make it sounds like you are sure that the hockey gods are done punishing us for the SJ win. It takes a lot more than a loss to FLA to pay for the win we got in the Shark Tank.
December 12 2008, 08:48AM
@ Gord:
Normally, I'd agree with the assesment that FLA is not a worthy enough opponent to affect hockey karma. But since FLA is has now won 5 of their last 6...I think they were sufficient enough opponents for the hockey gods to count this one as a legitimate sacrifice.
This isn't karma...this is poor offensive execution. 41 shots= 3 or four scoring oppertunities. San Jose seemed like they were poised to score a bundle and win...Last night the Oilers had none of that!
December 12 2008, 10:25AM
@ Chris:
OK, fine...no karma then...I'll definitely agree there was poor execution.
Lots of perimiter crap shots without anyone in front to screen or mop up. Shots right into Anderson's logo...easy to swallow. The 10 shots that went high or wide didn't help either. And what's with the hanging on to the puck to look for a pass that's not there instead of taking the shot that was there?
No grit. No tenacity. No nothin. Uninspired.
When you lose your touch around the net it's time to bang and crash...I honestly believe the Oilers CAN'T do that. They try, but top to bottom the forward lines are too small to execute a power game. This is serious and difficult to address. I'm starting to suspect Brownlee was right and this team will miss the playoffs...AGAIN!


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After Ian Desmond sent a high fastball into the right-center-field seats for a solo home run in the seventh inning, Stephen Strasburg was one of the first to greet him with a high five at the bottom of the steps in the Washington Nationals' dugout.
Strasburg, despite his 2.50 earned run average, carried a 3-6 record in 13 starts coming into Friday's outing against the Colorado Rockies and seemed poised to pick up another no-decision.
Desmond's blast salvaged Strasburg's dominant outing and sent Washington to a 2-1 win, its third straight, in the second installment of a four-game series.
Strasburg (4-6) gave up one run on five hits in seven innings. He struck out nine and did not issue a walk.
"If you throw the way (Strasburg) threw the ball tonight you deserve to get the win. As an offense we feel badly if we can't score runs to get him there. Even though tonight we only scored two it was enough to get him the win," said Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman.
In addition to Desmond's home run, Zimmerman doubled in a run in the sixth inning that also drew a fist pump from Strasburg in the dugout.
Tyler Chatwood went toe-to-toe with Strasburg for six innings. He gave up one run on four hits en route to earning a no-decision. He struck out four and walked two.
"It is frustrating for us as a team to lose this many games in a row. We have been in a lot of games, it is just a matter of time until we break through. We'll be fine," Chatwood said.
Manny Corpas (0-2) took the loss. He pitched 1 2/3 innings and gave up Desmond's home run.
DJ LeMahieu went 2-for-4 and knocked in the Rockies' only run.
After Josh Rutledge was hit by a pitch in the third inning, he reached second on a Chatwood sacrifice. LeMahieu grounded a base hit through the left side to give Colorado an early edge.
Washington tied the game with a two-out rally in the sixth. Anthony Rendon dropped a single just in front of Michael Cuddyer in shallow right field, and Zimmerman then sliced a double just inside the right-field line to score Rendon.
Desmond led off the seventh inning and took advantage of a high fastball for his 12th home run of the year. Desmond accounted for the Nationals' game- winning run each of the last three nights.
Drew Storen worked around a lead-off walk for a scoreless eighth and Rafael Soriano worked around a one-out single in the ninth to pick up his 19th save.
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The Nationals have won four of five meetings with the Rockies this year, clinching their first season series between the two teams since 2005 ... Strasburg has allowed one earned run or less in his last seven starts. In that span, he has a 1.29 ERA (six earned runs in 42 innings) ... Chatwood has a 1.65 ERA in his last seven starts (seven earned runs in 38 2/3 innings) ... Colorado has lost five straight games.


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After teetering on the precipice, we've avoided falling off the "fiscal cliff," and that's good news for the burgeoning housing recovery.
The last-minute bill passed by Congress leaves the mortgage interest tax deductions intact and extends for one year the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act on loan modifications that passed in 2007. Those two decisions will allow the housing market to continue improving. In the past several months, we've seen home prices rising nationally and new construction rallying while mortgage rates have remained low. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act has helped reduce the number of foreclosed properties for sale.
But Congress still has to tackle the national debt, which hit its limit on Monday. President Barack Obama has already said he will not negotiate on the debt ceiling, while Republicans are pushing for spending cuts.
"While averting the fiscal cliff removes a lot of uncertainty that had been holding back the economy, the debt ceiling negotiations could be another headwind for the economy in the first quarter," says Greg McBride, CFA, Bankrate's senior financial analyst. And that could affect home sales. "Until consumers and businesses feel we're out of the woods from an economic standpoint, they're likely to remain hesitant in undertaking big-ticket purchases," he adds.
McBride predicts rates will move higher for a couple weeks now that the fiscal cliff has been averted, but are likely to move lower once again should the debt-ceiling negotiations become contentious.
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Partnership Ensures Future of East Texas Wetland
AUSTIN, Texas — As demands for water these days severely taxes supplies in many cases, it is good news for conservation when long-term provisions are made for wildlife which has to depend on people for much of its allotment.
Thanks to a cooperative arrangement between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Lower Neches Valley Authority, with infrastructure support from Ducks Unlimited, a critical wetland site on the Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area in East Texas could remain viable for over a quarter of a century. The agreement provides up to 10,000-acre-feet of water annually for moist soil management use on the WMA.
"It's a pretty bold move for LNVA to authorize Parks and Wildlife to use that water to help manage habitat," said Mike Berger, TPWD wildlife division director. "It sends a strong message about water for wildlife and we applaud the efforts of our partners at LNVA for stepping up to help us support the critical needs of critters."
Acquired by TPWD in 1991 with help from DU, Alazan Bayou WMA covers 1,973 acres and is one of the largest remaining tracts of bottomland forests along the Angelina River floodplain. And, while much of the area is inundated during the winter, some of the bottomlands on the site that had previously been converted to agriculture remain high and dry. Through the construction of water control structures and a water distribution system, wildlife managers set the foundation to recreate a moist soil environment that waterfowl, wading birds and other species need. Unfortunately, the natural flow of water runoff that biologists were relying upon to fill the wetland cells was eliminated a few years ago with improvements to the county road adjacent to the area.
No water, no wetland.
"We went to TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) and asked for water rights on Alazan and all of the senior water rights were tied up in the Neches River Basin," explains Gary Calkins, TPWD district wildlife biologist in Jasper. "We couldn't get any water for the management area, so we couldn't operate those wetland cells."
Following TCEQ's advice to approach the local river authority, the most senior water right holder in the basin, Calkins presented the opportunity to the LNVA. In September 2004, the LNVA Board voted unanimously to support this worthwhile project for the upper reach of the Neches Basin by offering to provide, at no cost, up to 10,000 acre-feet a year to nourish the Alazan wetlands for the next 20 years. "LNVA is pleased to be a partner with TPWD and Ducks Unlimited in promoting important projects, such as Alazan Bayou, by providing environmental flows to sustain our Texas wetlands," said Cheryl Olesen, President of the Board of Directors for LNVA.
The Alazan Bayou WMA has been identified by the Lower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture as a critical wetland complex consisting of riverine habitats, oxbow lakes, and several other bottomland community types that provide suitable waterfowl habitat. Much of the area floods annually during winter and traditionally attracts large numbers of wintering mallards and wood ducks, as well as numerous shorebirds and migrating neotropicals.
In addition to being a popular waterfowl hunting area within the TPWD public hunting lands system, Alazan Bayou WMA is gaining a reputation among birdwatchers.
"These wetland cells will be open to public hunting starting this fall," said Bill Adams, a wildlife biologist with TPWD who oversees management of several WMAs in the Pineywoods region, including Alazan Bayou. "But, they also provide habitat for shorebirds that are already using the area. Our goal this summer if we have the opportunity is to conduct some prescribed burns to remove unwanted woody vegetation, which would allow us to maintain the quality of these wetlands."
TPWD will use a portable pump to draw water from nearby Moral Creek on the Angelina River for use in the wetland cells. The pump was purchased and donated by Ducks Unlimited.
"Ducks Unlimited cannot accomplish its mission of waterfowl habitat conservation without partnerships," said Keith McKnight, DU regional biologist in Tyler. "In the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department we have an old and trusted partner that shares our vision of quality wetland habitat, and has the staff and land base to accomplish great things on the ground. We continue to work with and depend upon TPWD and our other agency and private partners to make a real difference for ducks and geese across the continent and right here in Texas."
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Two of six charges were dropped Thursday against accused car thief Jessie Q. Belland, 26, of North Platte at a preliminary hearing in Lincoln County Court.
When questioned, Belland admitted driving one of the cars and said he had a hand in stealing both vehicles, prosecutors say.
Chance Ragle of North Platte and Katelyn McWain of Brady were also arrested.
Charges against Belland for criminal mischief and possession of methamphetamine were dismissed Thursday, but Lincoln County Judge Kent Turnbull said there is enough evidence to bind Belland to district court for trial for theft, aiding and abetting theft, willful reckless driving and flight to avoid arrest.
The methamphetamine charge was dropped because the only evidence was residue on a digital scale in a bag, along with some small empty baggies in one of the stolen vehicles.
The only evidence that those materials belonged to Belland was a notebook in the bag with the scale. The notebook had the name Jessie written on it.
Test results of the residue from the state crime lab have not returned yet. Defense attorney P. Stephen Potter told the court that the crime lab seems to feel they can take months to return test results. The only test of the residue was from a field test.
Turnbull decided to drop the meth charge because field tests can be inaccurate.
Charged with sexual assault of a minor, Cole Picotte, 21, of North Platte, appeared for a preliminary hearing Thursday but the case was continued until April 25.
That will give the county attorney time to straighten out a problem with the undelivered subpoena. A witness subpoena had been issued but was not delivered to the witness, so the attorneys agreed to continue the hearing in April.
Picotte was arrested Jan. 20 after a 15-year-old girl went missing for a few hours. Police were called and found that Cole and the girl were in an intimate relationship.
Picotte was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Bond was initially set at $100,000, but Turnbull lowered it to $50,000 Thursday at the request of defense attorney Pat Hays.
Chronic offender Ryan Gabel, 25, of North Platte will be tested for competency to stand trial.
Gabel was scheduled for a preliminary hearing on charges of unauthorized use of a vehicle, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under suspension, flight to avoid arrest and refusal to take a chemical test.
Defense attorney Pat Hays asked the court to continue the case to allow Gabel to be evaluated for competency.
Hays said the last time he talked with him at the jail he became very agitated and I feared for my own safety. I could tell by Gabels eyes that he was either over-medicated or something was very wrong with the young man.
Turnbull allowed the continuance and set another court date for March 28.
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Liver: Was not knocked over
Heart: Was not knocked over
Kidney: Was knocked over
Flying: Did not drop
Walking: Did not drop
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A NATIONAL charity dedicated to helping over 50s explore self-employment is coming to Orpington to host a series of workshops.
The Prince's Initiative for Mature Enterprise will be holding the workshops at Orpington Library, offering advice and mentoring help to people interested in starting up their own business.
Figures provided by the Office of National Statistics show the number of self-employed workers in Bromley has increased by four per cent in the last four years.
Nationally more people over 50 are economically inactive than in the 20 to 24 year-old group, and self-employment provides a viable route out.
Jackie Shearring, Group Manager, East, of Bromley Libraries, said: "We are absolutely delighted to be working in partnership with The Prince's Initiative, providing a platform for the over 50s in Orpington to explore the possibility of setting up their own businesses.
"We have noticed of late that there is an increasing demand for information about employment and enterprise, especially from older people.
"These new classes will provide mature people with the right skills and confidence to start a new business, which if successful will benefit the local economy and people in the community."
Nick Bunting, The Prince's Initiative's Chief Executive, said: "Mature workers face a perfect storm of longer working lives, a pensions' crisis, economic downturn and the uphill struggle to find employment once it is lost.
"Their experience is often sacrificed against cost.
"We help people respond positively and all the evidence shows that they make a success of it, still running businesses at the key one and three year stages."
The first workshop will be on March 7.
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The first few days of trading in 2013 revealed a number of things:
ŌŚÅ Manufacturing economies improved in a number of emerging markets, including in Indonesia, Vietnam, Brazil and China.
ŌŚÅ We saw a firmer domestic manufacturing economy, per data from Markit Economics and the Institute for Supply Management.
ŌŚÅ Bullish forecasts were issued for automotive demand and the housing recovery in 2013.
ŌŚÅ December job cuts underwent a decline -- and, according to ADP, private-sector hiring picked up.
ŌŚÅ Despite weaker-than-expected 2012 holiday sales, December consumer spending climbed, according to Gallup: Consumers reported spending an average of $83 per day in stores, online and in restaurants, excluding household bills and home or car purchases. That's up from $73 per day in November.
This improving landscape, mixed with the averted "fiscal cliff," led to a solid start to the 2013 trading year, with all three major indices finishing the week in the green. This past week, I recommended that investors revisit a number of companies poised to benefit from the improving economies.
Still, the rebound will be still be constrained by a number of factors, including the expiration of the payroll tax holiday, which will take a bite out of consumer paychecks. According to the December employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, average hourly earnings rose only 2.1% year over year -- so it stands to reason that consumers will continue to spend cautiously near term.
Turning toward the coming week, although we'll see a handful of economic indicators and the start of the fourth-quarter earnings season, the big newsmaker is likely to be the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is scheduled to run for most of the week. The event is a mecca for technology companies, and is likely to proffer a number of product announcements from the likes of Samsung, LG and others.
In a recent conversation (audio link) I had with Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Electronics Agency, key areas to watch include UltraHD television, mobile health and automotive. Also on tap are keynote talks from Qualcomm (QCOM) CEO Paul Jacobs and of Verizon (VZ) CEO Lowell McAdam, just to name a couple.
We'll also witness presentations from Equinix (EQIX) to Entravision (EVC) and DirectTV (DTV) to Digital Realty Trust (DLR) and MDC Partners (MDCA), among others, at Citibank's 2013 Global Internet, Media & Telecommunications Conference. The conference is set to take place in the early part of the trading week.
One piece of advice to investors out there: Start compiling a list of reporting data, not only for the companies you own and those in which you may be interested, but also for their competitors and suppliers. In the coming week, we'll start to hear the latest in the railcar market, courtesy of Greenbrier Cos. (GBX); the global aluminum market from Alcoa (AA); and agricultural seed demand from Monsanto (MON).
Here's a closer look at what's on tap for the coming five trading days:
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Tuesday, Jan. 8
- Consumer Credit (November)
- 2013 Citi Global Internet, Media & Telecommunications Conference
- International Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
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- Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Mortgage Index (Weekly)
- 2013 Citi Global Internet, Media & Telecommunications Conference
- International CES
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- Initial and Continuing Jobless Claims (Weekly)
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The Regnum Christi Movement offers its members some guidelines of a gospel-based spirituality as an ideal of Christian life. The spiritual path that Regnum Christi members walk mainly consists in knowing, loving, imitating, and proclaiming Christ. This is the path and these are the goals.
Below, we offer some resources that can help nurture the spiritual life of Movement members and of any Christian.
Daily Prayer 2012-12-03
Listen to podcast version here.
Father John Doyle, LC
Matthew 8:5-11
When Jesus entered Capernaum,
a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying,
"Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering
dreadfully." He said to him, "I will come and cure
him." The centurion said in reply, "Lord, I am
not worthy to have you enter under my roof;
only say the word and my servant will be healed.
For I also am a man subject to authority,
with soldiers subject to me. And I say to one,
´Go,´ and he goes; to another, ´Come here,´ and
he comes; and to my slave, ´Do this,´ and
the slave does it." When Jesus heard this, he was
amazed and said to those following him, "Amen I
say to you, in no one in Israel have I
found such faith. I say to you, many will
come from east and west and will recline with
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the banquet in the kingdom
of heaven."
Introductory Prayer: Lord Jesus I place myself
before you with great confidence, sure of your desire
to spend this time with me and accompany me
throughout the day. I am grateful for your unconditional and
unfailing love. I humbly offer you my desire to
love you more and serve you more faithfully.
Lord help me to have a profound and yet childlike
faith in you.
1. I Will Come and Cure Him: Jesus
has a heart that is prompt in serving those
in need. Doubtless Christ had other plans when he
arrived to Capernaum, plans that didn't include making another trip
to cure the slave of a foreigner. Often we
can find ourselves in similar situations in our daily
life. We are just about to relax after a grueling
day when the phone rings or a little voice
asks for help with his or her homework. It
is in those moments that Jesus is inviting us to
imitate his example of service. Turn the tables around
for just a moment. How many times have I been
the one on the other side asking for a
little of someone else's time? Ask Jesus for the
grace to be flexible and always available to the needs
of others.
2. I Am Not Worthy: The centurion has a
profound awareness of his own unworthiness and this is
key to his finding favor with Jesus. At times we
pray as if we deserved God's favor, but here
the centurion recognizes that he is unworthy that Jesus
should come to him. So great was this man's faith
and humility that we use his words to express
our own sentiments before receiving Jesus in Holy Communion: "Lord
I am not worthy that you should enter under
my roof, but only say the word and my
soul shall be healed." As we continue to prepare
for Christ's coming during the Advent season, let's make these
words of the centurion our own.
3. Faith Moves Rain
Clouds: If it can be said that Jesus had a
weakness for something, it would seem that Christ's "weakness"
showed itself when he perceived faith in others. He
never worked a miracle without first demanding faith from the
one to receive it, and he never refused anyone
who asked anything from him with faith. Jesus says
that if you have faith the size of a mustard
seed you can move mountains. Although I personally have
never seen anyone move mountains, I surely have seen
prayer move smaller things, like rain clouds for instance. If
you need mountains, rain clouds or anything else to
be moved, ask for it with faith, and you
will really touch Jesus' weak spot. Direct your prayer of
petition to Our Lord with confident faith and love
for his will. He really listens and he can
move whatever needs to be moved.
Conversation with
Christ: Christ Jesus let me ask you for the
faith that you demand from me. I'm going to
remember now to turn to you with my concerns,
no matter how small, knowing you're accompanying me, and wish
to help and guide me. In return, help me
to recognize you in those who seek my aid and
give me the generosity to answer promptly and graciously
in imitation of you.
Resolution: Just before
lunch, I will make a simple act of faith in
Christ, that he is guiding and protecting me.
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Oh, no, not another Bush mulling a White House run. It seems that Jeb Bush, former Florida governor and brother of former U.S. president George W. Bush, is said to be mulling a run for the White House in 2016. Okay, so he's a far better politician than his brother, but do we really need another Bush in the White House so quickly? Nah.
New York Times: "Mr. Bush is said by friends to be weighing financial and family considerations — between so many years in office and the recession his wealth took a dip, they said, and he has been working hard to restore it — as well as the complicated place within the Republican Party of the Bush brand."
"After Mitt Romney's defeat by a Democratic coalition built around overwhelming support from Hispanics and other fast-growing demographic groups, many Republicans are looking for a candidate who can help make the party more inclusive without ceding conservative principles — and no one is the subject of more speculation at this point than Mr. Bush."
"To his supporters, Mr. Bush is the man for the moment. His wife, Columba, was born and raised in Mexico. He speaks Spanish and favors overhauling the immigration system in a way that would provide a route to citizenship for people already in the country illegally but otherwise law-abiding."
Jeb Bush left the governorship with a high approval rating and I have no doubt he would be a far better president than his brother, but the stench of George W. Bush's presidency is still permeating all over the place.


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Mapping Egypt's election results: the lay of the land
As Egypt's initial voting results break through the cloudy horizon of Egypt's political future, we take a look at the indications of the people's choice so far. While there are voting patterns to be found by mapping the disparate populace by region and demographic, the story of how five became two is still confounding many from the electorate to the outsider.
A nation spoilt for choice with Salafis, Brothers, Arab nationalists, seculars, former militarians, old school, lefties, moderates, as well as the new breed of post Tahrir revolutionaries to the mix of options, has finally registered and asserted its popular willpower. The very self-determination it protested the absence of during the dark ages of dictatorship and submission to the political and military whims of the elites, has been re-appropriated. Continue reading below »
It's been a rauous and turbulent, transitional time in Egypt these last 6 months and the fiercely contested presidential prize has not passed without a fuss, sometimes verging on a palava, but always returning to the light and optimism born of the revolution.
We take a closer look to analyse the country's voting trends, by geography and demographic (urbanite to bedouin to, to tourist-merchant) to scrutinize the 46 percent turnout the country's 50 million eligible voters. Should there be any rhyme or reason why Egypt's Choice should come down to two men - Ahmed Shafiq and Mohammed Mursi - neither of whom represents anything particularly new or evocative of revolution or change? One old regimer who served fleetingly as Prime Minister following Mubarak's steppng down, citing his predecessor as his very own Arab 'idol'; and the other, a staunch Islamist who brings more of the ascetic parliament make-up over to the presidential palace.
What happened? Maybe the Egytpians had too many choices of 'cereal' and balked, panicked and went by reflex. However, despite the collective gasps of the world audience and much of Egypt too, the Muslim Brotherhood is not a surprise choice for Egypt. It has long been known that democracy in the Arab world could signify Islamism. What was more surprising is that they officially ran at all (since it violated their own issued statements) and that a man so close to Mubarak should come up as Egypt's choice alternative to the old despised way. There was a widely held view that the Muslim Brotherhood didn't initially fancy running for fear of the daunting task of governing the populous and preponderous Egypt. That they already held the legislature, they didn't necessarily need the presidency. And it looked like they were simply on a mission to put the fear of God into concerned western parties, not least of all Israel who hardly needed another religiously buoyed populace emboldened by a leadership with Godly beliefs on Islamic heritage to counter Israel's own religious zeal for its holy sites.
The lay of the land
The results, and the voting trajectory, through the picture selection above, uncover which of the top five candidates - Mohammed Mursi, Ahmed Shafiq, Abdel Moneim Abdoul Fotouh, Hamdeen Sabahi and Amr Moussa - came out trumps and in which regions in this sprawling nation. And where the upsets, such as Amr Moussa's defeat, lay.
The results showed Islamist domination across the board, with Islamists coming by 57% of the vote.
The breakdwon in figures
Aboul-Fotouh: 18% 3,936,264 votes
Sabbahi: 22% 4,739,983 votes
Moussa: 11% 2,407,837 votes
Mursi: 25% 5,553,097 votes
Shafiq: 24% 5,210,978 votes
Any thoughts on who will take the much coveted but daunting post of President of Egypt? Mursi man or Shafiq-ite, have your say in the space below.


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Sept. 26 Board of Supervisors
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Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Sept. 23, 2005
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to Recognize Residents and Staff, Issue Proclamations and Adopt a Resolution
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on Monday, Sept. 26, beginning at 9 a.m., will recognize the following residents and staff for their accomplishments, issue proclamations and adopt a resolution as listed below. For more information, call 703-324-3187, TTY 711.
And the Winners Are …
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the following Fairfax County agencies for recent awards from the National Association of Counties for creative programs: Department of Family Services; Department of Finance; Department of Housing and Community Development; Department of Management and Budget; Department of Planning and Zoning; Department of Public Works and Environmental Services; Department of Systems Management for Human Services; Department of Vehicle Services; Health Department; Office of the County Executive; Office of Emergency Management; Office for Equity Programs; and the office of the Providence District Supervisor. The Department of Information Technology will be recognized for winning the 2005 Digital Counties Survey award from the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties as well as a 2005 Governor's Technology Award recognizing successful technology development and initiatives.
Use Candles With Care
The Board of Supervisors will designate the week of Oct. 9-15, 2005, as Fire Prevention Week in Fairfax County. This year's theme, "Use Candles with Care," encourages residents to observe simple safety precautions when using candles.
Little League State Champions
The Fort Hunt Little League 11-year-old All-Star team will be recognized for winning the Virginia state championship in Lynchburg.
Softball World Series Champions
The McLean Little League 11- and 12-year-old All-Star Girls' Softball team will be recognized for winning the Little League Softball World Series. It is the first team from the metropolitan Washington region to win this title.
Preserving Nature's Green
The Board of Supervisors will recognize the members of the Washington and Old Dominion Trail Task Force and representatives of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and Dominion Power for their efforts in successfully negotiating an agreement to enhance tree preservation along the Washington and Old Dominion Trail. The agreement provides for the protection of thousands of trees and sets a precedent for further environmental and aesthetic enhancements along the trail.
Judy Bowns and Bill Strauss Cap Their Commitment
The Board of Supervisors will adopt a resolution to commend and thank Judy Bowns of Vienna and Bill Strauss of McLean for their commitment in founding the Cappies, a student critics and awards program that celebrates regional high school theater arts.
Dedicated Service to be Honored
Janet Muldoon, of Annandale, will be recognized by the Board of Supervisors for more than a decade of dedicated service on the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Citizens Advisory Council.
FACETS Founder and CEO to Retire
Lindy Wimpey, chief executive officer and founder of Fairfax Area Christian Emergency and Transitional Services, will be recognized for her many accomplishments in the community. Wimpey is noted for being the driving force and the vision of the organization.
September Is Food Safety Education Month
The Board of Supervisors will designate September as Food Safety Education Month in Fairfax County. The board members, noting that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 76 million individuals experience foodborne illnesses each year, resulting in 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths, urge residents to promote safe food handling and preparation efforts throughout the year. Emphasis is placed on the importance of proper hand washing and good personal hygiene in the prevention of foodborne illnesses.
Food for Others Celebrates Its First Decade
The Board of Supervisors will designate Oct. 10, 2005, as Food for Others Day in Fairfax County to recognize the 10th anniversary of the nonprofit organization. Food for Others was established by volunteers in 1995 to distribute free food to the hungry of Northern Virginia.
Note to Editor: A photo and text of each presentation will be posted on the county's Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/opa/presentations.htm on Monday,
Sept. 26, and may be downloaded. These photos will remain on the Web site until the next board meeting with presentations on Monday, Oct. 17.


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Uggla breaks out of his early hitting funk
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- After striking out with great regularity over the past week, Dan Uggla repeatedly said he was not worried. But the Braves' second baseman certainly displayed some relief after hitting his first home run of the Grapefruit League season during Sunday's 6-1 win over the Tigers at Champion Stadium.
"It felt good," Uggla said. "Spring Training for me where I'm at in my career, it's a process. You want to be hitting your stride right as camp breaks. I [couldn't] care less about stats. I know other people are looking at it like 'Oh my gosh, what is he doing?' They can press. I'm not going to press. This is normal for me."
Uggla entered Sunday hitting .111 (2-for-18) and his second-inning strikeout against Tigers starter Max Scherzer was his sixth in a span of eight at-bats dating to Wednesday. Thus it is safe to say the veteran second baseman released some frustration when he drilled his sixth-inning solo home run off of left-hander Duane Below.
"He's willing to put in the hard work and [hitting coach Greg Walker] is in his corner," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "We're still in the first week of March. Nobody is panicking or being concerned. If he keeps going about his business the way he has been going about his business, he'll be fine."
Based on what he had experienced in the past, Uggla was encouraged when he batted .277 with six home runs and five doubles in 65 at-bats during last year's Grapefruit League season. But all of this Spring Training success was forgotten as he produced career lows in batting average (.220) and home runs (19) last year.
"I'm right on schedule," Uggla said. "Last year was a little bit different. I don't know if I've ever had a Spring Training that good before. I don't know if people expect me to come out of the gates hot. That's just not the way I'm going to be. That's just not the way I was made. It's always a process. As long as I'm making progress like I have been doing, I'm where I want to be."


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Some readers also questioned our placing the World Wrestling Federation's Vince McMahon (and his massive employees) on our cover. Yes, the choice was a departure for us. A fun one, and one that is about as topical as we can get. Trust us, the divisions in the office over the choice were about as intense as the reactions from our readers. But love or hate it, the WWF is a real phenomenon in the United States. (And not just in the arenas--the WWF's initial public offering in October brought in more than $1 billion in stock value for McMahon.) If you love the WWF, you'll love the story. If you hate it, read the story and you may, like some of us, understand the phenomenon a little better.
It's great to see so much attention being directed at our editorial choices. "Out of the Humidor" is revitalized by all your e-mails and letters. That tells us one thing: we're taking some chances that are stirring up your thoughts and opinions. But don't for a minute think we are abandoning our original charter. We are committed more than ever to telling you about the world around us, and what is best or most interesting about it.
As we say in this month's editorial, being a cigar smoker is about having a certain attitude about life. One of our loyal readers told us recently that he loved the expanded editorial coverage because as a longtime cigar smoker, it's the same transition that's happening to him. The magazine has served as a guide for the best and most interesting subjects the world has to offer. With your help, we'll continue to do so. You can now e-mail us directly email@example.com, so keep those letters coming.
Dear Marvin,
Were you really serious or just blowing smoke with your December 2001 Cigar Aficionado "gag" issue that "with honor and great pleasure" you recognized Al Capone and Fidel Castro on your list of "great" people because they shared a common trait, a love of cigars? May these creatures of the devil be relegated to the ashtray of history! In case you forgot, in 1962 Castro pleaded with the Russians to launch nuclear missiles from Cuba. I wonder, if you were a member of the ASPCA, would you have honored Adolf Hitler because he was kind to his dogs?
If you were serious in listing these two miscreants in the company of Churchill, Horowitz and Kennedy, you and your editors should get brain scans to check for lasioderma serricorne [tobacco beetles].
John Scott Washington, D.C.
Dear Marvin,
I rarely find myself at odds with your magazine. However, I must take issue with your placement of President Clinton in the Top 100, much less at number 13. My reasons are not due to my feelings about him politically, as I can find others on your list that I may have philosophical differences with, but nonetheless respect as a cigar smoker.
My reasons that he should not be on the list are:
1. He cannot even admit he smokes them. How can I respect him as a cigar smoker when he has to do it in secret?
2. There has never been such a unified attack on the rights of smokers as there has been under his term in office.
3. No one person has done more to damage the tobacco industry than President Clinton has. We know that it is not just cigarettes that they are after. The Justice Department, the FDA, and other federal offices all follow the lead of who is in the White House.
Please adjust your list to find someone more deserving to be included in such an elite group.
Douglas R. Hurst Cigar Aficionado Online
Dear Marvin,
Please explain to me your theory that Whoopi Goldberg is the 19th "greatest cigar lover this century." I have seen many things that I disagree with, but this tops them all. Zino Davidoff at number 22 and Whoopi Goldberg at 19; just think about how stupid that sounds. If Zino was alive today, would you have printed that, and given the Davidoff Double "R" an 80 in the same issue? This magazine has no class.
Michael R. McKinney Winter Park, Florida
Dear Marvin,
As a physician with a passion for fine cigars and vintage Port, I enjoy my subscription to your magazine. However, I found the article on famous cigar smokers of this century simultaneously amusing, informative and annoying. Your glaring omission of Sigmund Freud's primary cancer of the mouth struck me like the proverbial ton of bricks! All the vignettes took pains to include cigar-related details of people's lives; surely Freud's illness qualifies in spades. This omission reveals a consistent bias in your publication. Please do not minimize the health risks of cigar smoking on the basis of insufficient data in occasional smokers. This approach is hauntingly similar to that taken by the cigarette industry until recently. Instead, restrict your arguments to those dealing with personal freedom, which are far, far more valid.
Morris Browman, MD Cigar Aficionado Online
Editor's Note: We continually remind our readers that cigar smoking is not risk-free, but a pleasure freely chosen as is our right as American adults. Our listing was a fun diversion, not a pathology report. It should also be noted that Freud lived to the age of 83, dying in London in 1939. At the time of his death, the average life span of American men was 60 years.
Dear Marvin,
I enjoyed the article about the "Greatest Cigar Smokers of the Century" and it reminded me of a great cigar smoker of two centuries. He is my great, great, great, great uncle, Sir William Van Horne.
He was a man of many accomplishments, credited with building the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Banff Springs Hotel as well as many other successful businesses in Canada. But it was while building the Cuba Co. Railroad in 1900 when his lifelong love of fine cigars took hold. (The Cubans praised him for his honesty; he refused to use kickbacks and payoffs to build in Cuba.)
After twice rejecting knighthood, Van Horne reluctantly accepted the honor in 1894. Sir William was a gourmand, and at a dinner shortly after being knighted Van Horne announced that his coat of arms would be "a dinner horn pendant upon a kitchen door." One of his life philosophies was, "I eat all I can; I drink all I can; I smoke all I can; and I don't give a damn about anything!" His legendary poker games were supplemented by snacks of caviar, whiskey and pungent cigars.
Shortly before his death in 1915, Sir William was hospitalized for a stomach ailment. While he was recovering, his doctors pleaded with him to limit himself to three cigars a day. He agreed. The next day a package arrived for Sir William. Inside it was a special selection of perfecto cigars--each one two feet long. Complying with his doctor's orders, he smoked no more than three cigars a day; however, each cigar was a four-hour smoke. I like to think that my love of a good smoke comes from my uncle of the past, and to him I light up and enjoy.
Tobin Benham Galveston, Texas
Dear Marvin,
I have been a cigar aficionado for several years and I love your magazine, but I had to respond to your choices in the top 100 cigar smokers.
I could not believe you chose Bill Clinton and Rudolph Giuliani. Both these men are the antithesis of what cigar smoking is all about: freedom. They represent government encroachment on personal freedom and liberties in all its ugliness. Bill Clinton has spearheaded the antitobacco witch-hunt that your magazine continuously deplores, and he pushes government intrusion on all issues, including our constitutional right to bear arms. You even admit that you don't know if he smokes! Likewise, Rudolph Giuliani tramples the rights of his own people, which he has proven by his willingness to confiscate and sell private cars without the due course of a trial.
Just because these men are successful politicians does not mean they deserve to be recognized as great cigar lovers. A true cigar lover embodies the freedom and pleasure that cigar smoking brings.
Greg Jeffreys Cigar Aficionado Online
Dear Marvin,
I have been a satisfied subscriber to your fine periodical for over three years. I am now compelled to write regarding my extreme displeasure with your choice for the cover story of the December 2001 Cigar Aficionado.
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will air its latest video documentary about water resources, "Texas the State of Springs," the evening of Thursday, Feb. 15 on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) stations statewide.
Three PBS station have changed scheduled airtimes for the documentary. KTXT-Lubbock and KCOS-El Paso will both air it at 9 p.m. local time. KAMU-College Station will air it 7 p.m. All other Texas PBS stations will stay with plans to air the program at 8 p.m. CDT.
Broadcast news legend Walter Cronkite will again lend his distinctive voice to this latest project, as he did for TPWD's last water resource TV documentary "Texas: the State of Water-Finding A Balance" in 2005.
"Texas the State of Springs" will examine the historical decline of springs across the state and explore current groundwater and land use issues that impact spring flow. It will look at how groundwater pumping and water marketing in rural areas can affect springs, along with how proper land management can enhance and even restore spring flow. It will show how conservation easements and land acquisitions are used to protect key elements of watersheds. It concludes with how urban homeowners can have a positive impact and dramatically reduce their water bills through native plant landscaping and other water conservation measures.
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From its modest start in 1973, the San Diego Crew Classic has matured into the largest regatta in the world held for primarily eight-oared rowing shells. The regatta provides a venue for high school junior programs, collegiate teams, masters' clubs, and even Olympic-level competition, many of which stay at our hotel near the San Diego Crew Classic course. The calm waters and lush lawns of Mission Bay Park offer a perfect setting for this two-day San Diego event consisting of close to 100 races with more than 4000 athletes, plus a family festival sponsored by the San Diego Zoo and beer garden featuring local craft brews.
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New Zealand's dollar has suffered a shock amid plummeting milk prices, dimming expectations it will reach parity with the Aussie.
The global dairy price index has fallen 18.2 per cent since February, fuelling fears that it could derail the outperformance of NZ's economy.
NZ's dollar was the worst performer against a basket of currencies this week, shedding 1.1 per cent. This is compared with the Aussie being among the best, rallying 0.2 per cent against the same basket.
But the sharp fall in milk prices is unlikely to stop the NZ Reserve Bank from continuing to increase interest rates.
Although dairy accounts for about 30 per cent of NZ's exports, economists and analysts say it isn't the only ingredient driving the country's growth.
ANZ analyst David Croy said other soft commodities had offset weaker dairy prices, with forestry and seafood at highs and meat, skins and wool close to peaks.
''Waning dairy prices are doing nothing more than taking off the extremities in the dairy payout from exceptional to high,'' Mr Croy said.
ANZ's commodity price index eased 0.1 per cent last month, which Mr Croy said was a ''remarkable feat'', considering the dairy component fell 3.5 per cent.
He said NZ was also benefiting from a lift in labour productivity, which rose 2.1 per cent in the year to March.
Mr Croy said there was also no evidence of foreign investors withdrawing from NZ debt markets, with about $NZ51.5 billion ($47.6 billion) of its debts securities held offshore.
''NZ basis swap spreads are not just positive but are the widest in the G10, adding to the attraction of a high absolute base rate. Expect a persistent bid behind the NZ dollar.''
New Zealand became the first developed country to begin exiting record low borrowing costs when it lifted its official cash rate 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent last month.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said he expected further hikes this year, totalling 75 basis points, as NZ's Reserve Bank moves to contain inflation.
''We still expect NZ to be the rock star economy of 2014,'' said Mr Bloxham, a former Australian Reserve Bank official.
Much of its economic outperformance is stemming from the Canterbury rebuild after a series of earthquakes in 2011.
''That story is still supporting growth,'' Mr Bloxham said.
But the expectations of the NZ dollar hitting parity with the Aussie are being questioned.
Westpac currency strategist Sean Callow said the fall in dairy prices had helped ''cement the case for AUD/NZD having formed a cycle low'' of about $NZ1.05, and given there was a degree of stability in Australia's key commodities, particularly iron ore, the pair could rise to $NZ1.10.
''This is no cause for panic for NZ exporters but has been a jolt for the bearish AUD/NZD case,'' Mr Callow said.
''In our final ForeX Focus of 2013, we suggested long AUD/NZD around $NZ1.05 as one of the potential trades of Q1 2014. The time could be right for longs, but the $NZ1.05 handle may have come and gone.''
The Aussie was fetching about $NZ1.0808 on Friday. The pair as averaged $NZ1.0722 this year and hit a low of $NZ1.0532 on January 24.
Mr Callow said while Westpac expected the NZ Reserve Bank to lift interest rates another 25 basis points this month and again in June, from their the outlook was cloudy.


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Hey peeps. I'll use this to post to emerge from the depths with some disc golf related artwork. Comment if you wish... please don't use my art without my consent. The disc golf scene is still a small nit group... and DG artist are familiar with the art that's already out there. Feel free to check out my website: http://www.mikeinscho.com
Here's what I've done so far
^^^^ Currently a work in progress. "The disc leaves your hands.. a world around you remains blurred statues of your subconscious. The basket feels like it draws toward you and your stomach drops for just a brief second. You watch the disc as it rides the perfect line. The feeling is unmistakable... the feeling that you know your disc is zero'd in for that unforgetable shot."
That's the concept anyway. Trying to re-think my approach to the eyes.


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