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Recently, much has been written about President Obama's "lack of gender diversity" within his cabinet.
I disagree with those who think that the president is not sincere in his effort to bring women to the forefront in major cabinet positions and judicial appointments. Have we forgotten his two Supreme Court nominees Sonia Sotomayor and Solicitor General Elena Kagan who were successfully appointed in the president's first term.
One would be hard-pressed to find a contradiction in the premise that President Obama has made a concerted effort to include women in all facets of his appointments.
The Huffington Post notes:
Though the optics of the gender equality issue are awkward for the president, CNN notes that Obama's overall record of diversity isn't as weak as it appears in the latest round of nominations.
Roughly 36% of Obama's Cabinet are women compared to 19% for Bush in his first term, according to the Women and Politics Center at Rutgers.While Obama's record on diversity is also better than the much-discussed 20% female representation in the Senate, he would have to appoint more women to match Bill Clinton's record. Women represented 41% of his Cabinet in his second term.
The White House itself employs almost even amounts of men and women.
While Obama is now under pressure to find women — perhaps "binders full" of them— to fill the next wave of open positions, the administration is defending itself against mounting criticism.
"This president is committed to diversity," said White House Press Secretary Jay Carney on Wednesday. "Look at the record. It is a vast improvement" from previous administrations.
Carney continued, saying that it "would be useful to wait and make judgments about this issue after the president has made the totality of appointments that he will make in the transition to a second term."
Salon touts an article that claims the Obama White House is:
…Still White and Overwhelmingly Male.
The stale sameness of the president's second-term Cabinet picks belies the administration's rhetoric on diversity
President Obama has demonstrated his bona fides about his choices of cabinet members and White House staff. I see the entire brouhaha as a concerted effort by right-wing operatives to divert their very real issues to diversify with regard to LGBT, women and minorities.
The president's "diversity problem" is non-existent. It is merely a well-played out diversionary tactic by the GOP to disseminate half-truths, lies, innuendos and draw attention away from their own misogynistic tendencies.
The real "diversity problem" lies within the GOP, not the president's White House.
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Hussey to join Notts once more
Australian batsman David Hussey is set to return for an eighth stint with Nottinghamshire.
"David has been my first thought when recruiting overseas players for 10 years now and he adds a lot of value in all formats," Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick Newell said.
"For me, he is more than good enough to have warranted Test selection and to have a player of that calibre with an affinity for a particular county is rare and something that we have embraced.
"It has become increasingly difficult to sign a quality overseas player for an entire season but we are pleased that David and Ed Cowan will both spend a good amount of time with us."
Hussey, who holds the club record for Twenty20 appearances, said: "There are lots of things I enjoy about playing for Notts but the characters in the dressing room, the atmosphere at Trent Bridge and the fact that the team are always competitive are the main reasons.
"Captaining Notts Outlaws is something that I really enjoy and my method is to try and think two overs ahead of everybody else and to bring some stability in pressure situations.
"I have a great relationship with Mick Newell and Chris Read and we have some good discussions about how we want to play things.
"When I look at the squad I think that there is the potential for us to make it to Finals Day, but also to mount a serious challenge in the Championship.
"I played all of the championship-winning season in 2005 and contributed in 2010 and those trophies rank amongst the best achievements of my career."


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by Mikayla Ogrodniczuk (#16)
Gloria Steinem once wrote, "Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning."
I like to dream. It gets me excited to wake up every day. I dream about a lot of different things; about finishing school with excellent marks, about university, about what my future career will be, about travelling to wonderful and exciting places around the world, and stuff like that. But what I dream most about is hockey.
My ultimate dream is to play on Canada's National Women's Team. I know it's a lofty goal, but it gives me motivation to work hard. Sure, there are many amazing female players out there who may have a better chance than me of making Team Canada, but that's okay. Life has a funny way of delivering the unexpected. Long odds, slim chances, doubt – they have no place in my dreams. One day, I hope to earn the privilege of wearing the maple leaf on my chest, and being the proudest person in the world.
But to reach my ultimate goal, my best dream, I need a plan. So, I have lots of other goals to help me reach my dream. Though perhaps less ambitious, they are important to me, closer to my grasp, and necessary for me to reach. These include playing major Midget hockey, making B.C.'s women's under-18 team, earning a spot on Canada's National Women's Under-18 Team, playing varsity hockey at university, and then eventually, making my way to Canada's National Women's Team.
I've achieved one of these goals – playing major Midget hockey – but I'm still working on the rest. I find inspiration from some of my teammates, who have achieved much more than me. All the girls on my team are so good; they motivate me to always try my best.
While I'm sure that my goals are shared by thousands of other girls across this country, they are individual goals. As I wrote in my last blog, playing hockey means that you are part of something bigger – a team.
And my teammates and I have an important goal that together we are trying to reach together – winning the 2013 Esso Cup, Canada's National Female Midget Championship. We're working on it, one step at a time. To say that my teammates and I are excited about the Esso Cup would be the understatement of the year.
In my next blog, I'll talk more about the Esso Cup, such as what it means to my team to play in and host this amazing national tournament. Until then, dream big!
About "Ghost" Writing: Leading up to and during the 2013 Esso Cup, Canada's National Female Midget Championship, coming to Burnaby, B.C., this April, several players on the Fraser Valley Phantom of the BC Hockey Female Midget AAA League, will be contributing their thoughts to "Ghost Writing," a blog about hosting the Esso Cup and everything else female hockey.


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Sunday, April 28, 2013 was a big day for me and an even bigger day for my OSOM wife! It was the second running of the UC (University of Charleston) Half Marathon. This was my first ever Pikermi last year and this year was to be Reigansmommyrunning's very first! To be completely honest, this race was no big deal for me because I knew there was no chance for a PR. For me it was all about HER and her getting to experience 13.1 for the very first time. I was beyond excited!!
Emmy works weekends as a cocktail waitress at a local bar in Huntington called R.T. Champs. This means she normally doesn't get home until around 3:30 AM. The race started at 7:00 AM, in Charleston, which is about an hour away from our house. Luckily she got to leave a little early and made it home by 2:30, but that still didn't make her 5:00 wake up much easier. We got up, got dressed and headed East. We both had a banana on the way and she was able to rest up just a little more.
We got to the race just after 6:00 and hurried inside to pick up out packets and hit the restrooms. After that, we ran into everyone from our running group and we all huddled inside waiting for the call to the start line. You see, it was raining and the forecast called for rain during the whole race.. Not cool. About 20 min before the race, I stepped outside under the awning to let "the Mistress" catch a signal and it took the whole 20 minutes to finally load up, not a good sign.
Finally we headed out to the start line and the rain had eased up quite a bit. I gave Emmy a kiss and a hug and told her I would be waiting at the finish line WHEN she finished. Right before the start, I just happened to look to my left and saw Lisa (Runnerchick) standing sight next to me! I gave her a quick hug and a "good luck" and then we were off!!
My run went pretty well. I wore my rain jacket and a ball cap because of he rain. By the time I got to about mile 6 where Sass was standing with his cheering squad, I was soaked and HOT so I stripped off the jacket and hat and handed them off to him. It was really OSOM having him there again this year cheering!! I ran fairly hard but didn't push the pace too hard. My training wasn't all that great this time around, due to the horrible funk I was in and I am also about 15 pounds heavier than I was last year at this time. My goal was to beat the previous weeks 13.1 time of 2:30 and I did just that. My finish time was 2:19:30. I'm not ecstatic about that time but not all that heart broken about it either... it is what it is!
The Mistress (my Garmin) lost satellite signal at 8.93 miles and never came back to life during the race. I was pretty ticked about that.. There was no one at one of the critical turns right at the end of the race and I went the wrong way (The way we went last year), which added about .2 miles to the run.. Not happy about that either. Then I got to the finish line and was waiting for my medal to be hung around my neck.. they handed me a friggin card with a pin on it. NO medal just a cheap pin. I got kinda hot about that.. Not so much for myself, I have a finishers medal from last year and I just stuck my pin on that. I was Pissed for my wife who was about to finish her first Pikermi and she was expecting a MEDAL and wasn't going to get one. Not cool!
Anyway.. I finished my race, got some water and headed to the bathroom to get some dry clothes on. I knew I had some time because I passed Emmy on the course and had a pretty good idea when she would be finishing.
I walked outside to wait for the moment I had been so excited for, for months. The race clock said 2 hours and fifty minutes and I knew she would be finishing right around 3 hours. I could tell by the look on her face when we had passed earlier, that she was hurting. As many of you know, she has a congenital heart disease. Shes had several surgeries and 3 stents placed around her heart. The doc gave her the green light to run, but as her husband and her being my whole world.... I still worry.. a LOT.
At 2:55:xx I went and asked the race director how far out the last runner was. She said they just passed the 12 mile marker and It shouldn't be long. I was relieved!! I can't even begin to explain the excitement when I saw my amazing wife turn the corner heading to the finish line. I wobbled over to the end of the finish chute and cheered for her as hard as I could! She crossed the line and gave a BP and fell into my arms! For the second time in my life, I cried at the finish line. I was SOOOOO proud of her!!!
She is already on to me to sign her up for Marshall!! Once the race was over it was time for some pics!!
Me, Emmy, Her pacer, Ashley and my RB, Susan!
Once we got back home we had the celebratory placing of the 13.1 magnet on her car!
I have thoroughly enjoyed watching her limp around the house and avoid the stairs at all cost. That's what she gets for making fun of me the past two years!! She is taking a few weeks off to let a knee issue she has been having heal up. I am taking it "easy" this week, then it's full steam ahead. My next race is the Dirty Dog trail 15K on May 18 and then the Ridge to River 10 miler on June 1st. I have the Be a Hero 5K the beginning of July right before I kick off my official second marathon training cycle!!
I rested Monday and did a nice moderate paced 6 miles today on the BEASTLY hills here at work. I felt GREAT today. My legs didn't bother me at all and I actually feel like my stride/ pace is finally starting to come back!! Good times!!
And one requested motivational pic!
Love ya Loop!!! Train HARD, Rest EASY and RuN HaPpY!!!


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Former Earlsfield ABC representatives Louis Adolphe and Kirk Garvey both recorded victories in their professional debuts at York Hall last week.
Tooting-born welterweight prospect Adolphe, 22, entertained the crowd throughout with a mixture of exceptional combinations and showboating, while dazzling his way to a convincing four-round 40-36 points victory over Arvydas Trizno from Lithuania.
"I made him easy but he wasn't an easy opponent", said Adolphe, who won the ABA light-welterweight title in 2012. "But he couldn't deal with my speed."
And Adolphe, who is promoted by Frank Warren, wanted to thank everyone who bought a ticket for his debut contest: "As well as being a fighter we are entertainers as well," he added.
"With the people paying good money for their tickets I want to make it worth it for them. The clowning around is not cocky, its showing my appreciation for them.
"I rate my performance overall as a nine and a half out of ten."
Clapham's light-heavyweight prospect Garvey, 24, also made easy work during his 40-36 four round success over Lithuania's Vaidas Balciauskas.
"I knew that wouldn't be a bother, I just wanted to get this person out of my way," said the 2012 ABA light-heavyweight champion, who is also promoted by Frank Warren.
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Our favorite YouTubers show you how to rock a wash and go all winter long without freezing your curls off!
Wash & Go in the evenings + air dry + light mist in the morning
If the pineapple method just isn't for you – either your hair is too short, or the pineapples stretch your hair too much – skip them altogether. Cowash and style your wash and go in the evening and let it air dry as you cook dinner and catch up on that episode of "Scandal."
In the morning, your coils will probably be smooshed and compact. Spray your hair with a bit of water and shake or fluff to achieve the desired shape. Finish getting ready for the day, and your hair should be dry before you walk out of the door!
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Santiago prepared for any role
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Hector Santiago came into camp last year as somewhat of an unknown, a talented southpaw with a screwball out pitch, who made a brief but successful two-game appearance with the White Sox in 2011.
He left Arizona as the team's closer and ended the season as part of the starting rotation, with stops in middle relief and Triple-A Charlotte in between. So when Santiago is asked what role he prefers to handle as part of the 2013 pitching staff, he puts starter atop his list, but is prepared for anything.
"I already know where I'm at. I'm that sixth spot kind of guy, fill-in," Santiago said. "It will be fun and awesome to start, but you want to be up here pitching. Whether it's in the bullpen or later on in the season get a few spot starts with Johnny [Danks] where we don't know when he'll come back for his first start or if there are times where he needs extra days.
"I've prepared to be a starter," added Santiago, who made five starts and threw 29 innings while pitching for Puerto Rico in winter baseball. "I'm ready to go to the 'pen if they need me for one inning, but I'm stretched out if they need me for long relief."
Santiago likes the idea of being able to throw 70-100 pitches and take control of a game, more so than the way a game can change on just one pitch as a closer. He still remembers the three runs he allowed to Oakland in the bottom of the 14th on April 25, turning a 4-2 lead into a 5-4 loss and marking Addison Reed's move to closer.
"You have a one-run lead, the game is on the line with you pitching on the mound," said Santiago of the closer mentality. "You are pretty much in control. You are doing everything. If you give up the runs, it's your loss. If you give up the runs to tie the game, other guys behind you have to pitch.
"It's different. You come in the sixth inning and you give up runs or the game-tying run, and you still have three innings to make up for that."


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Eight Points, Nine Seconds PreviewReview: Jonathan Auping: Superstars Taken Down by Teams
Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Dwyane Wade, Lebron James and Kobe
Bryant combined for 134 points last night. They each also went to sleep
with one more loss than they had when they woke up with yesterday
morning. They all did their whole superstar thing, but it wasnt enough.
They ran into three teams likely to make the playoffs that, for what they
may lack in superstars, make up for with all-around basketball.
The Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 112-108 and had six
players score in double figures. The Memphis Grizzlies easily beat the
Miami Heat 97-82 with an even more impressive seven players score in
double figures. And of course, the Indiana Pacers outplayed the Oklahoma
City Thunder by accumulating more rebounds, more assists, more steals,
fewer turnovers and, in case you didnt know, more points on their way to
a 103-98 win.
I dont want to generalize too much, but it is easy to see the similarities
between the Pacers, Rockets and Grizzlies. They dont rely on anyone;
they rely on everyone.
Last night, they all had young point guards who played very well against
their championship contender foes. Mike Conley had 15 points, 4 assists
and 3 steals while shooting 63%. Gordon Dragic had 26 points, 11 assists,
4 rebounds and 3 steals while shooting a respectable 42%. And Darren
Collison had 11 points and 3 assists while shooting 43% and playing well
down the stretch. When we hear about the current Golden Era of Point
Guards, we never hear about these three guys. But all three of them are
young and already doing what they need to do to help lead their team to
But even more than young point guards, all three teams thrived off of
efficient play from their big men last night. Roy Hibbert set the tone for
the entire game (despite what SportsCenters Top Ten may tell you) with
his big time double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds to go along with
his 50% shooting. Thanks for coming out, Kendrick Perkins. Youre 6 points
and 7 rebounds were pretty cute, I guess. The Pacers also got an efficient
14 points from David West.
Or how about the Rockets Luis Scola dropping 25 points off 59% shooting
on Pau Gasol (who only scored 14)? Pair that with his teammate, the
ageless one, Marcus Camby, bringing home 12 points and 11 rebounds
and you have a nightmare for opposing big men. Such a nightmare in fact,
that Andrew Bynum went ahead and had himself thrown out of the game.
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Cavs the Blog Your Stupid Town
"Have you noticed how their stuff is s and your s is stuff?"
George Carlin
I traveled to Portland a few years ago to spend a long weekend with a friend.
Portland, if youre unfamiliar, is like if NPR built a city, which is exactly as
wonderful and horrifying as it sounds. We didnt attend a Blazers game while
we were thereI had just paid to fly 2,100 miles; NBA tickets werent
happeningbut Blazers paraphernalia is something you cant miss in Portland.
Or at least I couldnt. As an NBA junkie, Im sort of preconditioned to spot
Blazers flags in bar windows, but I suppose you could miss such signage while
spending hours in the city block-sized Powells Books, grabbing a food cart
burrito downtown, or while resisting the urge to propose to a pretty twenty-
something in a sundress. (Youre a very attractive city, Portland.) But one of
the most interesting things about the city of Portland, at least to me, are the
pockets of direly committed Blazers fans scattered across the city like so
many snowy clumps of powdered sugar on a piece of artisan french toast.
(You do breakfast correctly, Portland.)
Being a fan of a sports team is an identity marker for a lot of peoplenote
how many Facebook and Twitter profiles mention a persons allegiance to a
specific teambut in Portland, being a Blazers fan is an especially unique
identity marker because A.) Portland isnt a sports town in the vein of
Boston, Cleveland or St. Louis and B.) Portland doesnt have a professional
baseball, football, or hockey team. (Here I note the existence and rabid
fanbase of the Portland Timbers, but being an American soccer fan is an
identity marker all its own.)
Being a Blazers fan is, I think, being both a part of the city and apart from
the city. Its like being a fan of Z-Ro, but not Jay-Z. Sure, a lot of people
like Z-Rothey compose a not-insignificant portion of the rap nerd landscape
but its not like you could fill Madison Square Garden ten times over with
Z-Ro fans. To be a Z-Ro or Blazers acolyte is to be part of a sizable
subculture. Blazers fans are a proud subculture. They rep Portland as
adamantly as anyone. Their identity is held in being both a minority within
their citys larger culture and an advocate of it.
Im speaking in broad strokes, and, of course, cities arent monoliths. In
fact, their unmonolithicness is sort of the point of them, but for the
purposes of not having to describe the idiosyncrasies of every person
within their borders, we try to define them with a handful of descriptors.
We peg towns with an identity. Think Pittsburgh and industry, Los
Angeles and Hollywood, Miami and strip clubs. There are filmmakers in
Pittsburgh, blue collar workers in Los Angeles, and strippers everywhere,
but we assign certain traits to cities because its convenient shorthand
and not altogether false. Its not like Pittsburgh is Mecca for avant-garde
visual artists, and weve just been lying about it for decades.
I have lived in Chicago, a parochial city in its own right, for the past four
years. Despite being a city with manifold cuisine, a theater district. a
phenomenal downtown, myriad diverse neighborhoodsa rich cultural
identity, is what I meansome of its residentsnatives, mostly; Chicago
is kind of a midwestern LA in that it houses a lot of transplantshave a
strange inferiority complex toward the coasts. They bristle at the mention
of New York or Boston or Los Angeles. No city shall be as great as the one
that invented the pickle-adornèd hot dog! Its weird. Because Chicagos an
immense, sometimes beguiling city. I sometimes wonder why its residents
its advocates, reallycant be satisfied with being a wonderful town in
the middle of the country.
Because there exists no objectively great city or town. Where you live is
a matter of fit, and where youre from is a matter of what city your
mother was in when her water broke. Its sort of an arranged marriage:
it will affect you, but you dont have to develop affection for it. Im from
a smallish city in upstate New York, and I kind of hate where Im from.
Its too small for my liking (both in terms of population and worldview)
and most of its citizens would build a giant metal dome over the town if
they could. They deserve to suffocate beneath a physical manifestation of
their own insularity. Most of them, anyway.
Im a Cleveland Cavaliers fan because of this town. There were no local
sports teams, so I decided to root for my cousins favorite team. So here
I am: a Cavs fan, but not a Clevelander. Im trying to figure out whether
or not this is important. Ostensibly, its not. Im about as devoted to the
Cavaliers as any fan of the team, and Ive been to Cleveland a handful of
times. If I had grown up on the shores of Lake Erie, I dont think I would
be extolling Clevelands virtues to non-residents at parties. Im also just
not wired that way. Some people like to define themselves by the groups
they are a part offanbases, cities, country clubsbut Im not one of
them. One of my favorite things about living in a colossal city is the
anonymity it affords me. I can go days without being recognized on the
street by a friend or acquaintance. I can just a be a dude on the corner,
waiting for the light to change; that recession into nothingness is
comforting to me.
But this strong city-team-self triangleIm from Cleveland, I love my
hometown, and Im a huge Cavaliers fanis a crucial part of fanhood for
some people. Its not something that can be easily dismissed. Im trying to
understand it from the outside. Citiesthough theyre really just a mass of
flesh, concrete, and steelbreathe. They are frighteningly organism-like.
And what better way to celebrate that almost-organism than by watching
your favorite sports team ambassadors of your favorite cityassert their
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ASUSTOR is showcasing its brand new AS 6 Series NAS devices during CES 2013 in Las Vegas. We stopped by to take a look at their brand new tower models that come in 2-bay, 4-bay, 6-bay, and 8-bay configurations as well as 1U and 2U rack mount models. The AS 6 Series is designed for small businesses, website construction, or home entertainment. These NAS devices are designed around the use of "Apps" and are the first to feature System Sleep Mode (S3) that have instantaneous wake up times. With this mode, the CPU on the NAS draws no power yet the RAM is in a self-refresh state allowing the power supply to work in a reduced power mode. The AS 6 Series supports Single, JBOD, RAID 0/1/5/6/10 + Hot Spare Volume Types.
Each ASUSTOR AS 6 Series models are powered by an Intel Atom 2.13 GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM. A very unique feature that ASUSTOR has equipped their AS 6 Series with is an HDMI output on every model that allows the user to play HD video directly from the NAS! ASUSTOR has also outfitted the AS 6 Series with 4 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, and 2 eSATA connections for even more functionality.
ASUSTOR is one of the only "App-Based" NAS units you will see and comes pre-installed with apps available from ASUSTOR's App Central. App Central is able to provide a large variety of applications depending on the specific needs of the user. Some of the more recent additions to App Central includes:
ASUSTOR didn't have pricing information for the AS 6 Series yet, but we will be keeping a close eye out as this series of NAS products looks very attractive!
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Editor's note: This market commentary is provided by the Dairy Division at FCStone/Downes-O'Neill in Chicago, Ill.
Wednesday was marked by heavier trading volume for Class III, with more than 1,400 contracts trading hands in a modestly higher trade. While price strength was more pronounced in the September through November contracts due to strength in the dry whey market and, perhaps, a meager attempt to narrow the massive monthly spreads, the lion's share of trading — 581 contracts — was reserved for the July contract.
Though the spot barrel price was bid up 1 cent to $2.0875, while blocks settled unchanged at $2.13 for the 7th consecutive session, it is clear that the nearby Class III contracts lost steam as they edged higher intraday. With the long holiday weekend in the foreground, and amid the uncertainty of spot market prices, traders are reluctant to push prices much higher for the time being. When we run out of steam or fresh bullish news to trade on, futures prices ought to trade lower once again. We expect there is risk of that here before the week is out.
Cheese futures traded mostly higher on 27 contracts and finished between -.010 and +.010.
We look for Class III to open mixed.
Corn prices shot 20 to 25 cents higher out of the gate Wednesday as a mixed of short-covering and pre-report positioning continued Tuesday's buying frenzy. The rally rather quickly faded throughout the day as traders faded the rally against strong areas of technical resistance.
While forecasts call for very hot temperatures in the Corn Belt, the 6-10 day outlook is not threatening as weather maps point to much cooler weather with near normal rainfall in the key grain growing areas of the Great Plains, Midwest and South, according to most forecasts. As for this morning it won't be weather but rather the USDA reports on U.S. planted acreage and stocks of grain in U.S. bins on June 1st that will be very important to traders.
Note: After the report came out Thursday morning, the FCStone/Downes-O'Neill group had this to say:
Corn: This is a very bearish report on corn Planted acreage is estimated at 92.2 million acres vs. a 90.8 average trade estimate this would likely result in a carryout over 1 billion bushels for the coming crop year. Stocks were also bearish in comparison to estimates at 3.67 million bushels vs. an average trade estimate of 3.32 million. We would look for corn to open limit down on this report with OTC indications showing December corn around 6.10 just after the report release.
Soybeans: As much as USDA blew trade estimates out of the water on corn, the soybean acreage estimate dropped by, with USDA acres at 75.2 vs. a 76.5 average trade estimate. This would likely lead to beans being sharply higher as it seems ending carryout will fall to demand rationing levels if not for the bearish corn report. The stocks estimate was bearish on beans coming in at 619 million bushels above trade estimates for 591 million bushels. Early calls are for beans to be down 20 to 25 in sympathy with corn.
Daily CME spot market prices:
Block cheese: $2.13 (unchanged)
Barrel cheese: $2.0875 (up 1 cent)
Butter: $2.03 (up 1 cent)
Grade A NFDM: $1.625 (unchanged)
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MARTINEZ — Nine months after her hire date, the top official at the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District has left after agreeing to retire, district officials said Tuesday.
Ann Farrell, 61, retired as general manager on Monday, saying in a statement to staff that she had reached an "amicable agreement" with the district's five-member board. The announcement followed a closed-session meeting on Thursday in which board members reviewed and discussed Farrell's performance, the final in a series of meetings on the subject.
"The board has decided to go in another direction," board President Jim Nejedly said Tuesday, without elaboration.
The board promoted Farrell to general manager on March 31, offering her a beginning annual salary of $217,868 plus benefits. She was a 13-year employee of the sanitary district who previously worked as director of engineering.
Nejedly, who was re-elected to the board in November, said the board has reached a tentative separation agreement with Farrell that will include severance pay. The amount of severance pay was not available Tuesday as the agreement is not yet final.
Curt Swanson, a 25-year district employee, has been named interim general manager while the board begins the process of selecting a permanent replacement.
"My intention would be to find a replacement as soon as possible so we can move ahead," Nejedly said.
The sanitary district's service area stretches as far north as Martinez, as far south as San Ramon and includes Lamorinda.
David DeBolt covers Concord and Clayton. Contact him at 925-943-8048. Follow him at Twitter.com/daviddebolt.


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WALES finished their excellent IRB Junior World Championship campaign on a high to claim third place in the tournament after a hard-fought win over Argentina at Cape Town's famous Newlands Stadium.
Their hero was Newport Gwent Dragons new boy Tom Prydie, the wing kicking six out of seven penalties and converting a penalty try to end his day with a 20-point haul.
Wales won the game thanks to an incredible scrummaging performance in the first half which utterly destroyed the young Puma's eight.
Traditionally the cornerstone of the Argentine game, Wales turned the tables on them, ex-Dragons forwards coach Danny Wilson, who has joined the Scarlets, having his pack extremely well drilled at the scrum.
And the South Americans' woes were compounded when they were reduced to 13 men at one point for two very silly offences.
Their blindside flanker Joaquin Pedro Camacho was sin binned for kicking the ball out of scrum half Tom Habberfield's hands a ruck in the 21st minute while lock Juan Cruz Guillemaín saw yellow just six minutes later for pulling opposite number Matthew Screech down in a lineout.
A near immaculate Prydie kept punishing Argentina with his boot from the stream of penalties they were conceding and they went into the interval 19-0 after the Pumas collapsed a scrum five metres out to concede a penalty try just before half-time.
The game was a drab affair, not helped by wet and windy conditions, and didn't get remotely exciting until 12 minutes from the end.
Rarely threatened by an Argentina side low on skill and usually coughing up the ball after a handful of passes, an unadventurous Wales went to sleep in the second half.
But they were given a scare when the opposition started putting their game together when it was all but too late.
With Wales leading 25-3, Argentina number eight Facundo Isa crossed in the 68th minute, skipper Sebastián Poet converting to add to his penalty early in the second half.
A complacent Wales then allowed inside centre Juan Cappiello to score all too easily with eight minutes to go after some more lethargic defending, Poet's conversion making it 25-17.
Wales were really made to sweat when replacement prop Gareth Thomas was yellow carded a minute later for not using his arms in a tackle.
But Wilson's men held on comfortably enough to end a campaign that saw them take the scalp of New Zealand (9-6) and hammer both Fiji (44-18) and Samoa (74-3).
The only blot on the copybook was the Baby Blacks gaining revenge for their earlier defeat with a resounding 30-6 win over Wales in the semi-final last weekend.
Wales scorers: Try – Penalty try, Conversion – Tom Prydie, Penalties – T Prydie (6).
Argentina scorers: Tries – Facundo Isa, Juan Cappiello, Conversions – Sebastián Poet (2), Penalty – S Poet.
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This was brought up in Mike's Mailbag a few days ago:
@MikeWellsNFL if the Colts sing Nicks or any other receiver where does that leave talents like Rodgers, Whalen and Brazill?
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Wells: One of them may not end up making the roster depending on how many receivers the Colts keep. Nicks, Reggie Wayne and T.Y. Hilton are the top three receivers. The Colts like Da'Rick Rogers' potential. So that likely leaves Griff Whalen and LaVon Brazill battling it out for the fifth and final receiver spot on the roster.
Interesting thought. I almost hate to see any of these guys go. I like them all. That said, it seems to me that Rogers has probably the most physical talent, and yet the most question marks, and thus far, the least production of the three. If you take away his huge 1-game explosion against Cincy, he's done almost nothing so far. I have a soft spot for Whalen as the Little Engine That Could. He wasn't "supposed to make it in the NFL" and yet here he is, and he seems to have improved a lot, and also gotten a lot bigger. He's proven to be a good mid-range option with good hands. Brazill to me seems to be somewhere in between Rogers and Whalen, being a little more athletic than Whalen, and good hands, consistent production.
Is there any way we can keep all three? lol... I don't want to cut any of them. My biggest fear is we let one of these guys go, and then one or two of Hilton/Wayne/Nicks suffer injuries and we're regretting it big-time. I guess if it came down to it, Brazill would be the odd man out for me, but man is it close.


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*** PREFACE -- This is neither good news nor bad news. Don't want to get people's hopes up. ***
... that Austin Croshere is an unrestricted free agent because of an early termination option.
ETO = Early Termination Option
Indiana Pacers
Restricted: John Edwards, James Jones
Unrestricted: Austin Croshere (ETO), Dale Davis
Of course, the Pacers' Web site doesn't call him a free agent or anything, but I thought I'd bring this to attention. I'm having no delusions of grandeur ...
From Larry Coon ...
Another note, this is incredibly misleading, since this has about 312 players as unrestricted free agents who won't be.48. What are option clauses? What kind of option clauses are there?
An option clause allows a contract to be extended for one additional season after the date it is scheduled to end. For example, a six-year contract with an option for the seventh year means that if the option is exercised, the contract extends through the seventh season, but if the option is not exercised, the contract ends after the sixth season and the player becomes a free agent. Options must be exercised by the July 1 that precedes the option year. Once exercised, an option cannot be revoked (for example, a player cannot invoke an option on June 20th and change his mind on June 25th).
There are various types of options:
Team Options give the team the right to invoke the option year. There can be only one option year, and the option year can't be for a lower salary than the previous season.
Player Options give the player the right to invoke the option year. There can be only one option year, and the option year can't be for a lower salary than the previous season.
Player Early Termination Options (ETO's) give the player the right to terminate the contract early. An ETO can't occur prior to the end of the fifth season of the contract (so the contract must be for six or seven seasons), and may be made contingent on player or team performance benchmarks.
Player options were previously used as a way to give the player more money. A long-term deal was agreed upon with a player option after the player obtained Larry Bird rights. The player invoked the option, became a free agent, and then the team & player signed a new contract for more money using the Bird exception. However, since the current CBA prevents ETO's before the end of the fifth year or more than one option year, the usefulness of this tool is now very limited.
Rookie "scale" contracts for first round draft picks contain a team option for the fourth season.
Here's a summary of the differences between an option and an ETO:
Options can occur only when one season remains on the contract, while ETO's can occur when two seasons remain if the contract is for seven seasons.
Options can be included in any multiyear contract, but ETO's are allowed only with six or seven year contracts.
ETO's can be based on performance benchmarks, but options can't.
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Finally basketball again
Spain beat Poland in the Eurobasket opener 83-78.
I didn't watch the game but by looking at the boxscore, it seems like P.Gasol had a great game (29 points, 7 rebounds).
Mark with 16 and 9, Rubio disappointing: 0 points, 0 assists, 2 turnover.
Later tonight Germany (with Kaman and Nowitzki) against Israel and Croatia (Stanko) against Finland.
EDIT: Slovenia with Erazem Lorbek playing now. Lorbek leads Slovenia in scoring (12) and rebounds (8) halfway into the third quarter.


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For once I can say that a WWE story line has so many different routes that I can't tell which way they are going to go, I for one think its a good thing.
"If the devil can't defeat me, cancer doesn't stand a chance in hell! Pray for sick children who face this horrible disease 'cause The Snake will be just fine."
Get well soon Jake 'The Snake' Roberts
Jessie J has nothing on her
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There is a reason or a few why people need to be exact outside of science too at time at least. Making untrue claims is not palatable for me either and if somebody calls it out my take is that it is not douchey.
nuclearnova the answer to your question of who would want to throw a shot like that is a disc golfer. There are lots of players in the top ranks that throw over trees and that kind of flight path will not shorten the flight of a real disc in real world. Up to 2000 world distance records were thrown on that line. Since then hyzer flips have carried farther. That line is also good for right turning fairways and mandos that need to be passed on the left side and then the fairway turns right. Those holes exist.
Not having an Apple i cannot say anything about your game other than it is good that it exists.


text: On a bitter cold night in Provo, the Cougars dished out an icy plate of revenge to their visitors from Los Angeles here Thursday night at the Marriott Center. After a slow start LMU actually had an 11-6 lead in the game the Cougars crushed the Lions 92-51 in front of 18,160 fans in the WCC opener. Hard to believe that this was pretty much the same LMU team that blasted the Cougars 82-68 on Jan. 19 last year. "I was really pleased with our performance tonight," BYU coach Dave Rose said. Matt Carlino led the Cougars with 21 points and Tyler Haws added 20. Josh Sharp had a career-high 12 rebounds, and footballer Bronson Kaufusi even got in the game and scored a late bucket. The Cougars have outscored their opponents 189-122 the last two games, having walloped Virginia Tech on Saturday. "We are getting better, and it is a good time to start getting better," Carlino said. Naturally, LMU coach Max Good was not happy with the way his team played in falling to 7-7 on the season, 0-1 in WCC play. "BYU won every phase of the game," Good said. "They transitioned better than us, rebounded better, shot better, defended better, coached better. They laid the wood to us tonight. Can't do much when you shoot the way we did and guarded the way we did, especially in transition." The Cougars shot 50 percent and held the Lions to 30.8 percent, including 23.5 percent in the first half. "They got on a roll there after we took a lead and hit us in the mouth, and we just did not answer. Give BYU credit, they worked hard and I have a great deal of respect for their program. They pushed us every chance they got and we had no answer."


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I recently went to the Students for Liberty regional conference. It was pretty awesome.
One of the sessions I attended was led by a very smart lady (can't remember name!!) who studied under Bryan Caplan. She gave a presentation on why voting doesn't matter.
At one point she challenged us to tell her what would have been different had Romney won.
Besides things like less regulation (which were shot down by her very well), someone said "less likelihood of war". She smiled and drew this on the boards:
She then said. What do Democrats love? Obama. What do Republicans love? War (of course, a small simplification, but valid nonetheless).
What will happen if Obama is elected and he wants to go to war? Well, the liberals love him and will not oppose him (as we have seen in the last 4 years). The Republicans like war so they will not oppose him. Result: we will be at war.
What if Romney wins and he bangs the war drums? The Republicans like war, so they will not oppose him. The liberals dislike him, so they will OPPOSE him. Result: less likelihood of war.
I thought this was a brilliant analysis.
Glenn Greenwald made a similar analysis before, which I agreed with and is why I thought Obama was a shoe-in for this election ceteris paribus.
The keyboard is mightier than the gun.
Non parit potestas ipsius auctoritatem.
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Thank you, Wheylous. That was really bothering me and I kept trying to figure out -- if there are controllers -- what election outcome would benefit them most, and I kept coming up with Romney. But when O won I tried to go back and reverse engineer and I didn't consider it like this.
It's a simple and very satisfying answer.
Danny Sanchez reached a different conclusion...
Voting: The Seen and the Unseen
as did Justin Raimondo...
Race for the White House, 2012: Whom to Root For?
Same could be said for Romney winning and spending increasing. Republicans heart (not necessarily Romney, but) when a Republican is in the White House, and Democrats love spending.
This is silly, there has been a better chance for war with every president since Kennedy and that was because the Commies backed off in the Cuban Missile Crisis as they most likely thought he was nuts and the Commies really wanted fewer missiles pointed at them in Turkey and Western Europe and did not care that they had missiles in Cuba.
I think we've seen the Democrats' true colors, they love war now.
Romney also wanted to increase military spending, so I'm not sure I agree. There's always ways for Romney to get that agenda through congress if he compromises on welfare.
Bogart:This is silly, there has been a better chance for war with every president since Kennedy and that was because the Commies backed off in the Cuban Missile Crisis as they most likely thought he was nuts and the Commies really wanted fewer missiles pointed at them in Turkey and Western Europe and did not care that they had missiles in Cuba.
That's not true. The Soviet Union backed off along with the United States due to negotiations between Kennedy and Khrushchev. So clearly the Soviets didn't think Kennedy was nuts. (Source: Kennedy-Khrushchev Correspondence)
I agree that, in a way, the nation is more vulnerable to war now. More than under a President Romney and possibly even George Bush. Pretty much the whole country rightly slammed Bush for his foreign policy. But now we have Obama basically continuing Bush's policies and even expanding on them in some cases (assassinations, airstrikes and troops to an increasing number of other countries). Yet the criticism has basically fallen silent because now we have a cool celebrity president who looks and sounds good on TV. At least under Bush and other Republicans, people didn't turn a blind eye to the crimes being committed.
While it's true that fewer people in the mainstream are giving Obama the grilling he deserves, I think more and more people are beginning to catch on to the fact that his charming exterior hides a detestable foreign policy.
I do think it's funny; a guy I know who worked on Obama's staff had never even heard that Obama attempted to extend the troops' stay in Iraq or increased troop presence in Afghanistan. And forget about drones... It's amazing, these people.
I don't even get why the Democratic Party is considered anti-war. WWI, WWII, Cold War? All started by Democrats.
I think the common belief is that at some point in the 60s or 70s the two parties "switched sides" - that the racist, warmongering people went to the Republicans. It is true that the Republicans have lost their non-interventionist cred, though, with the neo-con takeover. So both are now interventionist. It's just that one side is a bit more sly about it. If I remember correctly, it was the same under Clinton when we continued bombing Iraq and intervened in the Balkans among other things. I don't remember much protest about it. He was the hip, cool Democrat, so we trusted him!
True, but Wilson and FDR are definitely considered "progressive" and modern liberals claim that those two, Truman, and Kennedy were all on their side. If that's the case, they can't say their ideology is at all anti-war. Clinton and Obama are also belligerents. It's ok though because these guys all went to war in order to save the world.


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Kudos & Kindness: Thank you for your act of kindness
December 4, 2012
As the parent of Rory Hrbacek, one of the three boys killed on Pioneer Trail on Feb. 2, 1991, I became the founder of The Children's Memorial on Highway 50 at Wildwood Avenue. Over the years the memorial has grown from the original 34 names on the log to 226 nameplates. Since its dedication, these nameplates have been subjected to rain, snow and sprinklers. The appearance of them has changed noticeably in some cases. I visited Tahoe over Thanksgiving and went to The Children's Memorial. I was stunned to see that all of the nameplates on the front of the log had been refurbished. They all looked new. The difference between the nameplates on the front and back of the log was almost startling. I thanked the city's Parks and Recreation Department for doing this. I was surprised to learn that they did not know who did this as they had not. There is an angel or angels in the community that I wish to thank. I couldn't get over the condition of these nameplates during the summer. Someone else must have noticed what was happening and took it upon themselves to perform this labor of love. I have so much to be thankful for and this is at the top of my list. May you be blessed with the true spirit of this holiday season as I have been. Sue Hrbacek MillerIvins, Utah


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10 Photos from the Set of The Great Gatsby
The layering of pattern on pattern in this Lake Michigan house starts with the living room fireplace, decorated with kaleidoscopic Moroccan tile from Urban Archaeology. Designer Martin Horner of Soucie Horner upholstered the sofas in not one, but two fabrics — Dedar's Sottosopra on the frame and Bergamo's Ucria on the cushions. Throw pillows made out of vintage textiles by Lynda O'Connor add more color. C&C Milano's Pienza Rafano covers the club chairs. Rug by Oscar Isberian.
Hand-carved screens made by San Juan Ventures separate the living area from the dining area, which has a view of the lake on three sides. Curtains are Aegean Stripe by Cowtan & Tout. An Egyptian glass chandelier from Liza Sherman Antiques hangs above a table surrounded by a mix of chairs — a wood Charleston armchair by Richard Mulligan and Neptune chairs by Artistic Frame upholstered in Donghia's Angelina. Inlaid chest from Justmorocco.
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Spray and GoI was thrilled to get the chance to review this product. At first glance it seemed like a really novel idea, but I am usually skeptical of gimmicks, so I was eager to see what this product had to offer. When I got it, I first noticed that the can was slim so it fit comfortably in my hand, and was a sunny yellow color, which I liked. I also liked that the usage instructions were clear and showed a ...read morewoman in the diagram, which made me feel like this products is especially for the ladies, which pleased me. When I tried this spray for the first time, my first words were "Oh my!" I liked the amount dispensed by the can-- not too thick, and not too little, and as I rubbed the lotion into my (normally extremely, Saraha-dry) skin, I could immediately feel it soaking up the moisture. My skin instantly felt silkier and smoother, and not the least bit greasy. The scent of the lotion is nice and light-- and you can actually smell the distinct scent of the shea butter, which is one of my favorite skin care ingredients. The moisture-giving qualities of this product seemed to last about 4 hours-- not as long as I would like, but I do have very dry skin, so I would still say that it exceeded the length of time a normal body lotion would last. More importantly though, it absorbed quickly, so I could dress right away and not have to worry about mussing my clothes. I especially liked using it right after a shower, as it really seemed to help lock in moisture and keep my skin extra smooth. My skin is also extremely sensitive, and I am happy to report that it did not irritate my skin in any way. If anything, I found it to have a soothing effect. My favorite thing about this lotion being a spray is that you can apply it directly to your skin. I hate having to take a puddle of lotion in the palm of my hand so that I can apply it all over, so the spray was a lovely, non-messy and new way to put it on. I definitely used this more than a conventional lotion, largely in part as to how easy it was to apply. I would recommend this product to anyone, especially ladies with dry skin. It is a step up from an average drug store lotion, and I truly am impressed that Vaseline put out this great product. My only concerns about it would be the price-- I would be willing to pay up to five dollars for this product,and it seems like it could be a little expensive. I also wish the spray were non-aerosol, as I know those types of cans are not good for the environment. Still, in spite of all that, I was impressed and recommend this product. I don't give out 10 star reviews very often, but this one really is a winner. — 4 years, 7 months agoLittleBunny | 545 reviews
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Light and Lovely ScentI was super excited to try this product. A few weeks ago, I was sent this product from Total Beauty to test out and write a review for. After trying this product a couple of times on my legs and arms, the first thing I noticed about this Vaseline Spray & Go moisturizer was how wonderful the scent is. The scent is pure oat extract + stratys 3 with multi-layer moisture. So what exactly is a Spray...read more & Go moisturizer? It's exactly what it's name says: you spray this on and you're all ready to go! It "moisturizes in seconds so you can put your clothes right on". It has total moisture and is non-greasy. So perfect for the winter time when you have layers of clothes as well as the summer time when you don't want to be sweating. Benefits of Vaseline's Spray & Go include Moisturizes & absorbs in seconds. Instantly leaves skin soft, not sticky or greasy. Dispenses evenly with one all-over spray. For best results: Hold 4 inches from skin and spray over arms, legs and body in a continuous motion. Quickly rub into skin and go! It's quick and convenient, providing just as much moisture as I need and the lovely scent is really a great bonus! — 4 years, 7 months agoMissXu | 102 reviews
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ConvenientIf you are anything like me, then you probably think that spray-on sunscreen is the greatest thing EVER. I love the stuff, and it's the only kind of sunscreen I can get my fiance to wear. So I was kind of intrigued by this new Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer. I don't really have a problem with any of my usual body creams getting onto my clothes, since they absorb fairly well also, so the tagline o...read moref "absorbs quickly so you can put your clothes right on" isn't really a selling point for me. I really like that this spray dispenses just the right amount of lotion. It's very easy to use, the container fits comfortably in my hand and the spray nozzle works well. It can even be "locked" to avoid accidental sprays, just by twisting the top! The formula is fantastic--it easily absorbs into the skin with just a bit of rubbing. My skin is pretty normal (not dry) and this keeps my legs well moisturized for a few hours. I don't particularly care for the scent of the product (but if you like Vaseline products, this is the same scent). I also really like that this is not an aerosol-propelled product--it uses canned air. Pros: Formula absorbs into skin quickly Feels nice, not greasy Spray-on formula is convenient Cons: Price is only okay for the amount of product Contains parabens, fragrance (typical Vaseline lotion scent) — 4 years, 7 months agoLipglossandSpandex | 521 reviews
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Very interesting concept!I received this product not knowing exactly what to expect. I've had spray on moisturizers before, the type that are very watery and in a sort of body spray style. They are usually drippy and not super moisturizing. When I got this I admit I was pretty biased before I even tried it, I don't usually like a gimmick when it comes to something as simple as lotion. After the first try I was frustra...read moreted, it took a bit of getting use to, I usually apply my lotion one limb at a time rubbing it in before moving on to the next... you can't really do that with this spray (and honestly I don't think that they had that in mind). Also I made a huge mess on my tiled floor (almost broke my neck!). But that was the first try, second went a lot more smoothly when I knew what to expect, so instead of breaking between the spray to rub in the moisturizer I made sure that I sprayed all over myself before rubbing it in (the breaks made it really hard to spray again because it makes the can slick!). I also was more careful to make sure it misted on ME and not AROUND me. When I was done spraying I went to rub in and found that I barely needed to at all. It really does absorb quickly, leaving your skin moisturized but not wet! Only a little rubbing needed on the areas where a "puddle" may have occurred from too close a spray. It has a nice light scent that doesn't over whelm or end up on your clothes. It is also none greasy so it really feels like you have nothing on (without the cons of dry skin lol). The cons of this are that it does take some getting use to and I still ended up with a slightly slick floor. Now I have to say I don't think I would actually go out looking for this product, because while it is nice and I do like it, it does not provide the scent I'm looking for, like one would get say from Bath and Body works. Also I don't really have an issue with my normal lotions and I am not rushed for time either. However if I were say away from home where I need to rush, like at the gym for instance I would be apt to use this product because it is very quick to apply. — 4 years, 7 months agoBon_Bon | 522 reviews
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not moisturizing enoughOkay, I'm going to be honest here. I was grateful to have received this to review, but severely disappointed with the performance of this product. So, even though I received this product, my opinion will not be biased in any way! The packaging is a cool idea. I will give it that. The only thing is, it doesn't save me that much time compared to my other lotion that uses a pump. It wasn't a HUGE tim...read moree saver in that respect. Nonetheless, the spray is pretty quick. It comes out of the spray bottle like a thin mist, depending on how close you spray to your body, it'll be more or less product in one spot. The product definitely does live up to the claim that you can spray and dispense the product evenly onto your skin. I was able to hold it a few inches away from my arms and move it over slowly and get an even application. Unfortunately, though, the lotion comes out cold, which kinda hurts in the morning when you just get out of a hot shower and it's freezing outside! Rubbing it into my skin was super fast and easy, but this is also where the problem arises. The product does live up to its claim that it moisturizes and absorbs in seconds -- literally! I was able to put on my clothes right after application, just like the product claims. Not too long after I started rubbing the lotion into my skin, it was absorbed into my skin and felt like normal, and this is also where the problem arises for me. The product does live up to its claim that there is no greasiness, I suppose because it absorbs so quickly. Ok, so the problem with this, I find, is that because the formula of the lotion is thin, the moisture does not last on my skin. Personally, I have naturally dry skin AND it's winter, so using this lotion just wasn't enough for me. After two or three hours, my elbows were nearly ashy and dry again. At the end of the day, my legs were scaly like as if I had never even put lotion on my skin. This product would require me to reapply throughout the day, which is totally inconvenient. So, I would not recommend this to anyone with dry skin that needs moisture. Maybe if you have normal skin, this could work. I certainly wouldn't purchase this because it doesn't save me a ton of time in the morning and it's not even moisturizing. On the plus side, it smells good and absorbs quickly. It has a lock feature so it won't accidentally spray in your purse or something, but if you're like me and you won't be spraying the lotion ever again, the bottle makes a great pretend microphone! — 4 years, 7 months agokenya | 504 reviews
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Interesting IdeaI thought this was an interesting idea, but it has some execution problems. I found that it was sometimes difficult for the spray head to distribute an even spray and there was some spill over. The product itself moisturized well, but it was a very light moisture. It lasted on me for about 8 hours. I guess my big question is why is it necessary to spray on your lotion and have the possibility of any over spray? — 4 years, 7 months agoTheLacqueredLady | 751 reviews
Fast and easy to applyI like the concept of this spray & go lotion being very fast and easy to apply but I'm not a fan of any aerosols. I don't like the thought of any product I could potentially inhale or that could possibly explode under the right conditions. It is very easy to use, spray it on and lightly rub it in. I didn't really like the scents of vaseline products and this is no different. It did moisturize but ...read moreI wouldn't recommend this for very dry skin, I don't think it would do much for very dry skin. As for it "moisturizes in seconds so you can put your clothes right on", I don't have that problem anyway because I moisturize right out of the shower. — 4 years, 7 months agoTBjunkie | 692 reviews
Absolutely great! Light and extra moisturizing.This moisturizer is simply amazing! And I can't believe I'm saying this about a moisturizer. I got this product to review from Total Beauty, and was ready for your typical lotion that moisturizes for about an hour and then leaves my skin flaky and itchy. But here came the first surprise- I applied this lotion, and my skin felt great! All day. I haven't been using it long enough, but I already see ...read moremy skin much less dry in general, even my extra-dry, flaky legs look sooo much better. The tight, itchy feeling is gone too. Another thing that I LOVE is the spray idea. It makes application really fast and easy. I have always felt like regular lotions are pain in the neck to apply (a reason to skip application), and it is particularly difficult early in the morning. With the spray- one-two minutes, and I'm good to go. I only had a little bit of trouble with learning to aim better. But basically you just spray yourself, and then lightly pat the skin, and distribute the moisturizer here and there. The texture is very light and non-sticky, so you can get dressed right after application. It doesn't leave a film on skin, yet moisturizes really-really well. I love the smell of this moisturizer too, it is very pleasant to me, but not overpowering at all. Smells like heaven! (I am hard to please when it comes to smells, btw) The packaging is nice- cheerful yellow tube, easy to hold and use. I like that it is designed in a way that you can lock the spray part by twisting the top- no accidental spilling and spraying if you happen to take this with you someplace. This is the best body moisturizer I've tried, it is actually perfect given how easy it is to apply, how light and non-greasy it is, and how great it smells. I will keep getting this lotion, and recommend it to anyone in need of good moisturizer. — 4 years, 7 months agovenenumletalis | 176 reviews
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Great packaging and executionThe engineering behind the spray packaging is perfect. One press dispenses and even mist right where you want it--not to heavy, not too light. It feels moisturizing. It coats evenly, is not messy like I thought it would be and is convenient. The lotion absorbs quickly and moisturizes well. I really liked the concept and the lotion. The only thing that put me off was the scent. It is kind of...read more a floral, cocoa buttery smell that I did not care for. If this was fragrance free, I would absolutely recommend it. If you like the scent, it is a great product. — 4 years, 6 months agoThorne | 456 reviews
Great Spray MoisturizerI absolutely love this spray moisturizer because it is so quick and easy to apply and doesn't feel thick or greasy. It keeps my skin moisturized all day with no mess. I love that it is easy to spray on the moisturizer and with a quick rub it is easily absorbed in my skin to keep my skin soft and smooth all day. This is my new favorite moisturizer and I definitely recommend it for hydrated skin that feels great. — 4 years, 7 months agoStef42678 | 500 reviews
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One question that I commonly get is, "So how exactly does Managed Cloud support my business." There is a lot of documentation on our service level and what we actually do, however, for this post I wanted to give a very high level analogy of how Managed Cloud delivers support to you and your organization.
Imagine an artist with a canvas – his creativity lies in the application of the paint to bring out shapes, light and shadow. However, the artist needs the stability of an easel to support his canvas while he paints.
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On the top of this stack is where your code lands, or your painting in the case of this analogy. Your creative talent is what drives innovative code that supports cutting edge websites and applications. You have the skill and vision to create a product that your customers need, and you shouldn't have to worry about the infrastructure that supports your code.
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Abolish OSHA—the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Considering the epidemic explosion of Americans going onto permanent disability in the last few years, OSHA should be disbanded on the grounds of rank incompetence. Either that, or somebody needs to put the kibosh on the disability scam, because the American taxpayer shouldn't have to pay for both a safety bureaucracy and record numbers of workers on disability.
Here's a big one: Privatize Social Security. Not in the timid way clumsily proposed by George W. Bush, but if the government is going to remain in the pension business at all (a dubious proposition), set up a private account for each worker with his or her own name on it. Don't ever let contributions to workers enter the U.S. Treasury. Pay off accrued benefits with a combination of cash and tradable shares in U.S. government assets (e.g., land, oil and gas leasing properties).
If Speaker of the House Boehner had a single radical bone in his body, he would at least argue that any tax increase should only be passed with an expiration date. Why should only tax cuts be scheduled ahead of time to expire, but not tax hikes?


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FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a fire in Winchester this afternoon, bringing traffic chaos to the city centre.
Initially there were reports of a person trapped inside but fears were soon discounted.
A man had to be rescued from the balcony of the building. He was treated at the scene by paramedics but not taken to hospital.
Eight firefighters in breathing apparatus were using two jets and one hose to tackle the flames in the roof space of Edwardian De Lunn Buildings.
At least five fire appliances and an aerial ladder are outside the building on Jewry Street opposite the Theatre Royal.
Police and ambulances have also been called at around 2.45pm. Armed police officers were also on the scene but it is believed their presence was coincidental.
The emergency has led to the blocking of Jewry Street, a key street in the Winchester one-way system instantly causing gridlock though the city centre.


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Still need a Halloween costume idea? You can do what Burger Lab writer Kenji did two years ago and dress up as a Burger King. The story: "I needed a costume. I had an orange shirt, I bought some felt and a crown... that's it." Easy peasy. (Or you can check out these other burger and food-related costume ideas.)
About the author: Robyn Lee is the editor of A Hamburger Today and takes many of the photos for Serious Eats. She'll also doodle cute stuff when necessary. Read more from Robyn at her personal food blog, The Girl Who Ate Everything.


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XML Interview Questions and Answers
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I would add couple of more XML questions into this list :
What is difference between XQuery and XPath in XML?
Real examples of XPath like how do you get certain elements, list of elements, attributes etc.
One of the XML question asked to me was difference between JSON and XML as data transfer format? Which one is better JSON or XML ?
depends Duke, for web services JSON is pretty big now bcause its not as verbose or inflated as XML. I think evelopers still prefer XML, even though some big players like Amazon are moving their APIs to JSON.
The example in question5 is not well formed...
A well formed XML document is syntactically correct, so if display data say for a library book issued in the last 2 years, I just display the x # of times the book was issued or display something like this
book_issued> =< 2 years
Can you please let me know answer of question what is difference between a valid and well-formed xml?


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Bucs DE Alex Magee cited on drug charge
Buccaneers DE Alex Magee was arrested by Tampa Police for possession of marijunana. (AP Photo) By Victoria Lim, Bright House Sports Network
Last Updated: Monday, May 9, 2011 3ShareTAMPA --
Buccaneers defensive end Alex Magee was charged this afternoon with possession of marijuana and an expired tag greater than six months, according to a Tampa Police report.
Magees full name Arcilla Alexander Magee was driving his 2009 Dodge Charger when he was stopped on East Kennedy Blvd. and North Nebraska Ave. at 1:13pm, the report says. The officer smelled marijuana and searched the vehicle. The investigation turned up a misdemeanor amount of field test positive marijuana, according to the report.
Magee, 24, was traded to the Bucs in October 2010. He was drafted by the Kansas City chiefs in 2009 after a college career at Purdue.
The report says Magee was released on his own recognizance


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Accuracy: These are my first set of real juggling balls but my throws feel effortlessly accurate compared to juggling tennis balls/other random stuff.


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6 Americans, doctor killed in Afghan attacks
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A young female diplomat is among the six Americans who died in a pair of militant attacks in Afghanistan on Saturday.
An Afghan doctor was also killed. It was the deadliest day for the United States in the war in eight months.
Officials and the State Department says the three U.S. service members, two U.S. civilians and the doctor were killed when the group was struck by an explosion while traveling to donate books to students in a school in the south.
Secretary of State John Kerry says the Americans included a department of defense civilian and the foreign service officer.
Kerry says the diplomat "tragically gave her young life working to give young Afghans the opportunity to have a better future." He goes on to say "We also honor the U.S. troops and Department of Defense civilian who lost their lives, and the Afghan civilians who were killed."
The U.S. military says another American civilian was killed in a separate insurgent attack in eastern Afghanistan.


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I've been playing about twice a week for a year. In that time I've gone from awful to mediocre. I play mosty wooded courses (Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Black Mouse in Felton California) but this week I'm in Palm Springs! There's a little 9-hole course here that's mostly open and I've taken it as an opportunity to work on my distance driving.
My current average driving length is around 230' with a Star Leopard (168g). On occasion I get out to 270' with my Star Valkyrie (167g). Throws with the Champ Teebird (168g) are similar in length to the Star Leo, of course with less turn and more fade (given my power the Champ TB is my overstable/utility driver right now). Without an x-step my Leo drives are between 195-215'.
Here a video of my throwing six discs in a row:
S Aviar 168 - 192'
P Fiend 166 - 213'
P Fiend 167 - 219'
S Leo 168 - 264'
S Valk 167 - 234'
You can see I hit close to my max D with the Leo throw (although I pulled it a bit right) and my throw with the Valk was up and faded hard—resulting in less D. A good throw with the Valk looks a lot like my Leopard toss but a hair farther.
So, what do y'all think I can work on to stretch my distance out to 300' consistently? Accuracy is a major concern of mine as well, playing primarily wooded courses. What are my flaws? How should I work on them? Does my current disc selection seem OK?


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chankahyein wrote:Bhante Kumara wrote: I suppose you haven't been to SBS to know that cats are unlikely to suddenly appear here. All our cats have been brought here, and we only keep males. But let me imagine that a female cat do somehow come. Going by past history with female dogs, I suppose we'd send her off elsewhere.
Send her somewhere where there are no males, or just send her off elsewhere?
If you're referring to the dogs, I don't know where they sent them. It's quite some years ago. If you're asking where I would send the hypothetical cat, I don't know. Maybe ask if someone wants a cat first.


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Monsieur Pierre François Lacenaire was a 19th-century poet, dandy and high-society criminal. His life was explored in the cult French period movie Children of Paradise, in which he falls in love with a beautiful young woman called Garance. It therefore seems apt that Monsieur Lacenaire, a new men's knitwear label, was established in Paris last year by a law and management graduate turned designer named Ms Garance Broca. "He was a dandy villain with a free spirit," says Ms Broca of the original Monsieur Lacenaire. "I like his French cynicism and dark sense of humour. It inspired me to make something masculine and chic, but also daring and without compromise."
A self-confessed knit freak, Ms Broca worked in product development at the luxury fashion houses Balmain, Hermès and Joseph before deciding to launch her own line. "The idea of creating my own company was close to my heart for a long time," the designer explains. "I had a real passion for knitwear, and the idea of a label for men seemed obvious to me." While the designs are witty and innovative, but constantly underpinned by an indomitable sense of French chic, it is the quality that really sets Monsieur Lacenaire apart. "I put a strong emphasis on the materials," Ms Broca explains. "As my background is in the luxury world, it is very important to me." Using fine Peruvian alpaca, Egyptian cotton and Italian merino wool, Monsieur Lacenaire knits are handmade either in France, just outside of Paris, or in Peru, where local artisans can meet the brand's high standards. Cardigans feature high-quality wood or horn fasteners, and for future collections Ms Broca is experimenting with lesser-known fibres such as camel and yak.
As for Monsieur Lacenaire himself, the law eventually caught up with him: after being charged with murder and spending his entire trial talking about his own literary works, he was sent to the guillotine in 1836. Monsieur Lacenaire the brand, however, is unlikely to suffer a similar fate, as it continues to go from strength to strength, defining a contemporary attitude in luxury knitwear. As a final note, fans of the label's knitted varsity jacket from last season can rejoice in the fact that it will be available next season in an array of new colours.


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Report: US$3.5 billion withdrawn by Syrian officials from Lebanese banks
The political turmoil in Lebanon, following the assassination of ex-Premier Hariri, is taking its toll also on the economy.
Hariri was the mastermind of the Paris Two accords in 2002 that averted a sovereign debt default in Lebanon. He was also the controlling shareholder in Solidiere, the development company that rebuilt downtown Beirut. On the top of this, Hariri provided the credible economic leadership for a decade that enabled the country to lure private capital from the Arab world, estimated at some 11 per cent of GDP.
According to Khaleej Times, as the political crisis erupted the Central Bank of Lebanon (CBL)'s Governor Riyad Salameh has ordered to intervene massively in the foreign exchange market in order to avoid the collapse of the Lebanese pound.
However, it seems that the growing opposition to the Syrian presence in Lebanon may pose another threat to the stability of the Lebanese economy. According to the Kuwaiti Al Siyasa newspaper, Syrians, including senior officials, have withdrawn recently some US$3.5 billion deposited in Lebanese banks. One bank owner told the newspaper that out of US$10 billion held in Lebanese banks by Syrian officials, senior officers and businessmen, some $3.5 was withdrawn in recent days. According to him, the CBL has ordered not to publish this information in fear that the local economy will collapse.
It should be mentioned that over 1 million Syrian workers are currently employed in Lebanon. The bulk of their income is sent it to their families in Syria. Syrian workers remit around over $4.0 billion from Lebanon to Syria every year.


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SCOTTS VALLEY -- City staff will work with a fledgling nonprofit to hammer out details of a plan to manage a not-yet-built performing arts facility on Kings Village Road.
That work will begin even as the group works out details of its own business plan -- a requirement before any group can file for nonprofit status -- recruits members for its board of directors and investigates potential funding sources.
The group will return to the City Council later with a formal proposal. As it stands now, it would involve leasing the 9,000-square-foot site from the city, making renovations, then turning around and leasing it to the performing arts groups, the group's representative, Lee Besse, told city leaders at Wednesday's City Council meeting.
Once all the details are worked out and the group officially incorporates, he said, it will do "nothing more than support the operation of public theaters."
In June, the same architectural firm hired to design the library was contracted by the city to create a conceptual design for the now-empty space. At Wednesday's meeting, David Schnee, a principal with Group 4 Architecture, showed a 3-D rendering of the proposed design that resulted from several public meetings held in the last few months. The design includes a lobby, seating for up to 250 patrons, an elevated stage with wings on either side, and a small outdoor dining area.
Council member Randy Johnson praised the firm's work, saying it "illustrates the possibilities that have gone into this as far as what could be and fills a void in Scotts Valley." Mayor Donna Lind concurred, saying it was "fun to be part of the process" to come up with the proposed design, and adding, "This is going to be an exciting process for all of us."
Schnee said the project's total cost should be determined by the end of the month. However, it will not be covered by the city, which has no funds set aside for the facility.
In other business, the city will request funding from the county's Regional Surface Transportation Program for two road-improvement projects, for a total cost of nearly $1 million. If approved, those funds would be used for resurfacing and restriping work on Scotts Valley Drive, and to create an additional left-hand turn lane from Mount Hermon Road onto Whispering Pines Drive. Signals along Mount Hermon Road and Scotts Valley Drive also would be modified as part of that work, aimed at easing traffic ahead of planned future development.
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