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It is a disappointing essay.dhammapal wrote:Hi,
Check out: Arahants, Bodhisattvas, and Buddhas by Bhikkhu Bodhi
With metta / dhammapal.
After the death of the Buddha, Buddhists (before the arising of the Mahayana) became focused on the person of the Buddha in a way that the Buddha himself at most discouraged and at least did not indulge in. From this we get a life story - a hagiography - of the Buddha not found in the suttas and interesting artifact of that is the name Siddhattha that is not found in the suttas, and we also get "life stories" of the other Buddhas.In the final analysis, I have to confess my inability to provide a perfectly cogent solution to this problem. In view of the fact that in later times so many Buddhists, in Theravāda lands as well as in the Mahāyāna world, have been inspired by the bodhisattva ideal, it is perplexing that no teachings about a bodhisattva path or bodhisattva practices are included in the discourses regarded as coming down from the most archaic period of Buddhist literary history.
Then Śāriputra again addressed the Buddha: "O Bhagavat! Please explain it [emptiness]! I entreat you to explain it, because in this assembly there are innumerable hundreds of thousands of myriads of koṭis of incalculable sentient beings, sharp in faculties and possessed of wisdom, who have previously encountered the buddhas. When they hear the teaching of the Buddha they will trust, believe, and accept it."
. . .
Then the Buddha again tried to dissuade Śāriputra, saying: "If I explain it, the devas, humans, and asuras in all the worlds will be astounded, and arrogant monks will certainly go to their downfall." At that time the Bhagavat again spoke in verse:
Enough, enough! Speak no more!
The Dharma that I have attained
Is excellent and incomprehensible.
Though the arrogant hear it,
They will never accept it.
. . .
Therefore listen carefully and pay close attention! I will now illuminate and explain it."
When he said this, five thousand monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen in the assembly immediately got up from their seats, bowed to the Buddha, and left. What was the reason for this? Because the roots of error among this group had been deeply planted and they were arrogant, thinking they had attained what they had not attained and had realized what they had not realized. Because of such defects they did not stay. And the Bhagavat remained silent and did not stop them.
Then the Buddha addressed Śāriputra: "My assembly here is free of useless twigs and leaves; only the pure essence remains.
"O Śāriputra! Let the arrogant ones go! Listen carefully and I will explain it to you."
Then Śāriputra replied: "Indeed, O Bhagavat, I greatly desire to hear it."
Then the Buddha addressed Śāriputra: "Only very rarely do the Buddha
Tathāgatas teach such a True Dharma as this, as rarely as the uḍumbara flower blooms.
"O Śāriputra! Trust and accept what the Buddha teaches! My words are never false.
"O Śāriputra! The real intention of all the buddhas in adapting their explanations to what is appropriate is difficult to understand. Why is this? Because I have expounded the teachings with innumerable skillful means and various kinds of explanations and illustrations. Yet this Dharma is beyond reason and discernment. Only the buddhas can understand it. Why is this? Because the Buddha Bhagavats appear in this world for one great purpose alone. O Śāriputra! Now I will explain why I said that the Buddha Bhagavats appear in this world for only one great purpose.
Hanzze wrote:....There is simply no motivation to spread Theravada (without a Bodhisattva motivation) except the save the existing (keeping an tradition and its follower alive). Would a "real" theravada travel to other countries to proclaim "his" dhamma?....
....Those people protecting the simple teachings given by the Budhha making it sure that many can make there vehicle (raft) depending on there conciseness and the environment they live. I guess it is good to speed over those teachings....
Hoo wrote:With respect to all, I ask if you think the comments made in this thread were of any use or help to anyone but the ones who spoke them?
And is anyone doing that in this thread?Hoo wrote: Personally, I find nothing noble or compassionate in arrogance or proselytizing, regardless of tradition.
If this is idle chatter, you are adding to it why?I no longer spend much time on discussions such as this thread. They simply don't yield anything but idle chatter, 99% of the time.
That depends, but my above long msg is drawn from the latest scholarship by the best and the brightest. It is worth looking at the history of Buddhist ideas as it plays itself out, which helps put things into a broader context.Never believe what one tradition says about another - they don't know enough to be authorities.
Really. Goodness. The Buddhist history of ideas is full incidences of one group trying to show the inadequacy of another. It seems to be the Buddhist thing to do. It is a Buddhist sport, but at least Buddhists did very little bodily harm to those with whom they disagreed.Never try to concinve another team that they are wrong and you are right - ain't the Buddhist thing to do
Why would anyone want to believe that? I welcome the diversity, but that does not mean I welcome supersessionism or procrusteanism without comment.Believe that the Theravada will all one day become Mahayana if you wish - just be prepared to believe that the Mahayana will not be equipped to achieve their great goals without becoming Theravada first
Another very silly argument. If this were true and if everyone followed this then we would have no knowledge of Buddhism of any sort.Just be aware that what you believe and espouse makes not one iota's difference to anything.
And you have done so in this thread?But beware of the 8 worldly concerns when you are espousing what you believe.
Goodness, an appeal to age.Hoo - who was living and practicing compassion before some of you had even read your first tradition-propoganda
And who are you serving?Comments are welcome, just be aware of who you are serving in making them
And who are you serving?
Hoo wrote:And who are you serving?
Myself, and you, Tilt, of course My background is philosophy, psychology and related research. I see less than thorough positions taken and presented as 'truth,' and my disagreement helps me to not laugh at times, not feel quite sad at others. I serve you, too, Tilt, in that I give you opportunities to practice kindness and restraint I know that you and I do not agree at times, rare though they are. Your questions to me were most kind and to the point
And still, the problem remains that 'us and them' is demonstrable in threads like this one, though this one has less than many I've read. But once again, no one group has the lock on interpreting history or is the measure of what is factual, correct and what is not.
The hoise that I'm contributing is as noisy as any before it, and should thus be no more or less welcome. The particular noise is that these discussions differ little, IMHO, from the crowd noise at sporting events. To those who believe that they are gaining historical benefit, I rejoice if that is so. I'm thankful for that.
Hoo - going back to just not reading threads like this one (hold the applause, please) It's good restraint practice for me, too - chuckle.
Wizard in the Forest wrote:I've never seen the Bodhisattva ideal used to enhance practice. I've seen it used to say "I don't need to practice, I'm already a buddha with Buddha nature, so what I've got to do is save all the other non-Buddhas I see in front of me". That's not enhancing practice last I have seen. It's only seeing the dirt in someone else's eye when you're caked in mud.
Wizard in the Forest wrote:I've seen this pattern too many times for it to be assumed as a coincidence. You've seen it too, it seems.
Wizard in the Forest wrote:I've never seen the Bodhisattva ideal used to enhance practice. I've seen it used to say "I don't need to practice, I'm already a buddha with Buddha nature, so what I've got to do is save all the other non-Buddhas I see in front of me". That's not enhancing practice last I have seen. It's only seeing the dirt in someone else's eye when you're caked in mud.
The problem with Ven. Rahula's analysis is that it really does not acknowledge notions of bodhisattva in the Mahayana and the notion of bodhisatta in the Theravada are very different from each other. Also, it is something of an overstatement to say that the Theravada holds the bodhisatta in the highest position. While there is a "bodhisatta literature" within the Theravada, it is fairly minimal and as a way of practice, it barely registers an appearance.Jechbi wrote:"Just like the Mahayana, the Theravada holds the Bodhisattva in the highest position." From Ven. Dr. W. Rahula.
From the Theravada standpoint, taking the suttas as the touchstone, this analysis is seriously flawed. It seems to assume, though it is unclearly stated in the above, that a bodhisattva practice is more compassionate, more concerned with others welfare than other. There is no justification for such a claim, and the use of the term hinayana, the discarded/abject vehicle, even as suggested above, really only adds confusion, not clarity, to the issue. Basically, from a Theravadin standpoint there is no need to utilize sectarian polemical terms in talking about one's practice.In any form of Buddhist practice, the approach we take only is beneficial to the extent that it inclines toward liberation. Each of us uses terms and ideas as part of our particular path at this moment, regardless of whether we label ourselves according to "Theravada" or "Mahayana" or anything else. When the term "Hinayana" is used to refer to Theravada, it's inaccurate. But when it is used in context, and as a pointer to a level of personal spiritual unfolding, the term "Hinayana" has its legitimate place.
The Boddhisattva ideal can be a great reminder of where we still need to work in our practice.


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Not too long ago in a land on the eastern part of the United States, there was a team in total turmoil. There was a general manager who was dumping long-term contracts, players who weren't living up to expectations, and a media department that dug itself into a hole in the public eye. And while the Columbus Blue Jackets luck hasn't changed all that much since that point, they are attempting to fix things. The best thing going for the club is that the national media has become focused on the playoff bound teams and the rotating positions of the final spots in each conference.
In a unique move announced by the team's twitter account, the Blue Jackets will be supplying a free nameplate jersey switch to all of those who bring a Jeff Carter #7 jerseys during tonight's game against the Los Angeles Kings. While supplies last, the Carter nameplate will become a Johnson nameplate before you leave for the night. Luckily for the club, the trade that sent out Carter for Johnson (& a 1st) was relatively easy on the merchandise department. Jack Johnson quickly adopted Carter's number 7 and first step of transition was completed rather easily.
You never know when the door will open. If it opens twice, consider yourself lucky.
Back on November 2nd, I wrote a post titled The Door Opens: Puck Drunk Love where I explain about how I was approached to be a part of a main hockey blog for bloguin. Since that post, I've been a staff writer for PDL and have written posts on a weekly basis.
Not too long ago, things began to change at PDL. And because of the shuffle, I had an opportunity to step up to become the new Managing Editor. I never saw this opportunity coming but I grabbed it when it was presented to me. This past week I've been writing constantly for PDL and unfortunately have skipped a beat or two on Ice the Office. Now if you head on over to PDL, you'll see that I've covered more day-to-day stuff and news that happens on the ice.
As the new managing editor, I feel obligated to plug the site again on this post. If you want to follow the stream of content, there are 3 ways you can do so:
1.) Through the Twitter article feed @PuckDrunkLove
2.) Through the Facebook page
3.) And of course, actually bookmarking the blog
For those of you who just want to read what I write (and opinions thrown in), you can follow me tweeting about my posts at @icetheoffice.
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There is absolutely no need to waste time. Gaglardi is on the case.
In less than a month as the new owner, Tom Gaglardi made his first official move. In a statement made through the Dallas Stars club website, Gaglardi announced the immediate lowering of ticket prices throughout the area. He states:
"...Since taking over the reins of the Dallas Stars, we have spent countless hours asking you, our fans, questions and listening to some tough answers about the past and present of this organization. There was one common theme: Tickets have gotten too expensive.
So, the first thing we did as a management team was look at individual ticket prices and evaluate what we could do to respond to your feedback.
You spoke. We listened.
I am pleased to let you know that we have lowered individual ticket prices. And we're doing it right now! Even though we are in the middle of hockey season, there is no reason to wait. We want to reward our current fan base, reach out to our former fans and welcome new fans…"
Not only is this a genius move from a fan's perspective, but also it is a quality move from a business standpoint. One has to realize that every time there is an empty seat at a Stars' home game, there is money being left on the table. In order to recoup a portion of the lost money, the team lowers the prices in hopes of acquiring immediate boost in ticket revenue. To give you a good comparison, think of it like the Priceline television commercials. If you have a perishable item that does not sell, why not lower the price in hopes to retaining some value for that product?
Well done, Mr. Gaglardi. I can't wait to see your next move as the new owner.
A few quick points in the list of changes:
- $15 Tickets Down To $9
- 85% of the Upper Bowl Level qualifies as $25 or less
- Over 1,500 seats have been reduced 30% in price ($100 to $70)
- StarsClub Premium Seats, center ice seats, have gone down by $40 ($150 to $110)
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To see the ticket price changes from a visual standpoint, please consult the chart below (can also be found on the team's website).
Late last night, during an NHL Board of Governors meeting, the league approved a total realignment plan for the 2012-2013 NHL season. According to the approved plan, the current divisions and conferences would be eliminated in exchange for a four conference system. For a basic breakdown of the conferences, visit Puck Drunk Love, where I wrote a post about the changes.
With an understanding of what was approved, you may ask yourself the purpose of the new alignment. The problem began when the Atlanta franchise was sold and moved to Winnipeg during the offseason. Because of the move, divisions no longer made geographical sense, given that Winnipeg was temporarily placed in the Southeastern Division. On top of that, the Detroit Red Wings organization began lobbying for the team to move to the Eastern Conference, citing that the travel grind was too much for the players to handle. To handle all the requests at once, the league ultimately blew up the division system we know today.
If you take a step back and take it all in, there are five big reasons why the Board of Governors approved such radical change:
Financial Gain
Money will always be the top priority. Not only does this plan helps franchises who have trouble selling tickets fill their arenas by bringing in talent from the opposite conference, but it also alleviates some of the financial burden of travel for centrally located teams (such as the Red Wings). Once a full season with this new plan is over, expect to see plenty of positive changes in the accounting department.
For a breakdown on new travel imbalances, head over to On the Forecheck.
It sets the league up for expansion or contraction
With the Coyotes situation lingering, the league had to implement a plan where it wouldn't require big changes if the Coyotes changed cities. The new system allows the league to drag and drop the organization into any conference it deems appropriate without dealing around divisional barriers.
Two words that surround any sports league, contraction and expansion, aren't that scary anymore to the NHL. The wide open plan will have the capacity to hold at least two more teams if the league decides to go down that road. May we see a franchise in Seattle or Quebec? On the flip side, league offices can easily bring down the axe on one or two franchises without shouting Jenga. Could we say goodbye to the New York Islanders or Columbus Blue Jackets?
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Through various twists and turns, I happened to stumble across a blog post written about the NHL's merchandise style. Found on StyleSegment.com, they write a brief post on how fashion is playing more of a role in the design of the clothing items found all across North America. By the looks of it, the author found inspiration for the post from an article on WWD. In the article, the fashion website talks with James Haskins - who is the Vice President of Consumer Products Licensing for the NHL.
The bad thing is that those who wish to read the article will find a pay stop. And since I'm not interested in the cutting edge of fashion, I decided not to pay. However, there might be fans out there that like both, so I thought I would pass along the link (at the bottom of this post).
Since it is the holiday season, those wishing to pick up retro style gifts for the hockey fan in their life, they can find these designs at J.C. Penny, Nordstrom, Fred Segal, and Bloomingdale stores (amongst others such as Dicks Sporting Goods).
You can additionally shop through the official NHL catalog that is a direct representation of NHL.com. There are various retro designs featured in the guide for both men and women. Remember though, those that order directly from Shop.NHL.com may pay more for a specific item. If you're on a tight budget, I'd recommend sticking to local shopping stores.
To request a free shopping catalog, visit the NHL shop. Bonus points for those who indicate the Atlanta Thrashers as their favorite team (Late on the draw for NHL web-coding folks?).
Updated Designs Spark Sales of NHL Products [WWD]
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The National Hockey League continues to spread across Europe. After reaching a television deal with MTG about six weeks ago, the league announced today that they've secured yet another television deal - this time in Russia. The new deal with All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK) will be able to broadcast multiple games per week. The games will be split amongst the network's channels Rossiya 2 and Sport 1. I would imagine that most of the games that will be shown will have DET/PIT/WSH/NJD teams in action, given they each hold a prominent Russian star. Secondary choices might fall to the Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche. The terms of the deal were not disclosed at the release, although keep an eye out as I'm sure revenue projections will leak within the coming weeks.
From John Collins - NHL COO:
"Providing NHL games on television in Russia is important given that some of the League's biggest stars such as Alex Ovechkin, Pavel Datsyuk and Evgeni Malkin were born, grew up and began their hockey careers there. This agreement is one way we are providing fans throughout Russia with the NHL content that they demand and the ability to follow their hometown heroes throughout their NHL careers."
This deal comes at a time were the NHL is furiously trying to promote their games on the international stage. Russia was a primary target for the NHL, given that the hockey headlines are filled with KHL news. The new deal will hope to build further popularity of the NHL in Russia - calming some of the hype surrounding the Kontinental Hockey League.
A full listing of the NHL's worldwide broadcast partners:
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There is a new sheriff in town for the Dallas Stars organization. After supposedly losing $38 million in the last fiscal year and $92 million over the last three, the Dallas Stars were officially sold to Tom Gaglardi. The NHL Board of Governors have already approved the sale. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, however, it is believed that the initial bid for the team was at $265 million.
If you're not familiar with the name, Gaglardi is current president of Northland Properties, which is considered a family run company that was founded in 1963. The company develops and operates hotels, restaurants, inns, manages residential apartments, and commercial office space. A young owner at the ripe of age of 43, resides in Vancouver, British Columbia. According to court documents, Gaglardi has no intention of moving the team and is committed to keeping the Stars in Dallas, Texas. This isn't the first dive into hockey ownership for Gaglardi. He is currently part of an ownership group that operates the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League.
Wasting no time, Gaglardi quickly named Jim Lites as the team's president and CEO. This will be Lites' third tenure with the Dallas Stars, as he served in the same capacity between 1993-2001 and 2003-2007. Both parties hope they can return to the promised land where they won their only Stanley Cup during the 1998-1999 season. They narrowly missed the playoffs last season sitting in 9th place in the Western Conference and haven't qualified for the playoffs since the 2007-2008 season.
In a special outdoor event at Central Park, the New York Rangers hockey club officially rolled out their 2012 Winter Classic jersey. MSG's Dave Maloney and Al Trautwig hosted an event that featured Rangers talk, a preview clip from 24/7 Road to the Winter Classic, and interviews with four players. Among the players taking part in the event were Henrik Lundqvist, Ryan Callahan, Brandon Dubinsky, and Dan Girardi. The event was streamed live through UStream and was accessible through BlueShirtsUnited.com and the team's Facebook Fan Page.
As for the jersey, it features a logo that was inspired by the original Rangers logo that was used in 1926. The lettering features a very basic blue font and the numbers are outlined in red. The "sock" design makes another appearance as we can see the use of red and blue stripes on the arm. The winter classic patch is featured on the right shoulder. Overall, this jersey is okay. It isn't bad but it isn't great. I always believe that the away team (sans Penguins vs. Buffalo) has a much harder jersey to design sign the body of the jersey has to be white. I would chalk this jersey up to a long line of service but not able to stand up against some of their other jerseys. Despite what I think, this Rangers jersey will be considered a victory.
For those wishing to purchase the jersey, they will be found at the team store beginning December 5th and can be pre-ordered at shop.nhl.com. To see how it looks on the players, additional picture after the jump.
The Ottawa Convention Centre will be plenty busy in late January.
It was announced on the Ottawa Senators team website that Scotiabank and the National Hockey League will bring the Fan Fair to the 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend. This doesn't prove to be any groundbreaking news, as many thought they would mirror the events of the 2011 All-Star weekend. From the official release:
As part of Scotiabank's commitment to serving hockey fans of all ages, the 2012 Scotiabank NHL Fan Fair™ will offer three days of family-friendly interactive games and attractions, special appearances, trophy and memorabilia displays, live TV and radio broadcasts, music, food and dozens of other dynamic activities.
The NHL fan fair is the place to be for any hockey fan. If we can recall, the 2011 Fan Fair in Carolina was quite memorable than most since the league decided to hold the All-Star draft amongst the rest of the displays. The television draft special gave North American fans a glimpse of what the fan fair had to offer - from shooting zones, wall-to-wall graphics, signing sessions, and much more.
I would also imagine that as we get closer to the date, the NHL will confirm that they will repeat the All-Star Draft team selection process. Once the fan voting is over and the full player pool is selected, they will move forward with setting up the event. The 2011 All-Star game was the first time they attempt a player draft and by the looks of it, it was highly successful. Keep this in mind if you plan on going.
Hours of Operation:
Thursday, January 26th - 3PM to 10PM
Friday, January 27th - 10AM to 10PM
Saturday, January 28th - 10AM to 6PM
Ticket Information:
For those that want to see all the activity up close can do so by purchasing tickets through the Scotiabank Place box office. Tickets can also be found on CapitalTickets.ca. If you order tickets before January 25th, the price will be $10 per person. The ticket price will rise to $15 for those who purchase tickets after the 25th.
NHL Fan Fair Site [NHL.com]
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Following the amazing success of documentary experiment leading into the 2011 Winter Classic, Home Box Office and the National Hockey League have decided to renew their experiment for the 2012 Winter Classic. Starting in the middle of December, you will be able to follow the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers on their separate roads to the Winter Classic. The series will premiere on Wednesday, December 14th at 10PM EST on HBO. You can visit HBO's website for additional coverage when the episodes start.
As someone who watched last year's documentary in a religious manner, I have high hopes in anticipation for this year. The way that HBO was able to piece together the players/coaches, visual imagery, and sound was something to behold. The best way I can compliment last year's effort is by stating that when it was on your television, the world stopped. Any distractions that you might have (work, phones, homework) went away. When 24/7 came on, it was time for 24/7. Nothing else mattered.

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This past week I've been working with research data looking at various combinations of wheat middlings (midds) and distillers dried grains with solubles (ddgs) in grow-finish diets. I've also been reviewing the recent literature on these diets. The result of this effort is to further support my blog of a few weeks ago that the US industry must start examining feed conversion on a carcass weight basis.
Let's look at some of the published data so you can better understand what I'm talking about. In a Journal of Animal Science paper (JAS 90:2620-2630), KState researchers fed diets containing various combinations of ddgs and midds to grow-finish pigs with an average on-test weight of 102.5 lb. Pigs were fed to a constant sale date. The converted data table from the publication follows.
At first glance, the differences in feed conversion don't look that great with increased ddgs and midds in the diet. However, the control pigs were 11.2 lb heavier at slaughter than the 30/20 diet pigs with a 14.3 lb heavier carcass.


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PARIS Atari, S.A. announces that the board of directors meeting held on Oct. 25 proposed the appointment of Jim Wilson as a director of the board as Pascal Cagnihas resigned from the board. In addition, Wilson, previously CEO of Atari Inc., is taking the position of deputy CEO of Atari S.A. and Hindol Datta, VP finance and administration of Atari has been appointed interim CFO. He takes over the functions of Phil Veneziano who is leaving the G\group to pursue another career path.
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Pirates prospect Taillon gets start against US
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Jameson Taillon was born and raised in the United States. He's played for U.S. junior national teams and was drafted No. 2 overall by Pittsburgh out of Woodland Hills High (Texas) in 2010.
On Sunday, he'll start against the team he's always played for.
Taillon has dual citizenship in the U.S. and Canada, where his entire family is from and his father now lives. That's what allows him to hurl 100-mph fastballs at the Americans in the World Baseball Classic.
Taillon has strong Canadian ties, and he was excited at the opportunity to pitch on such a big stage.
Never having pitched above Double-A, Taillon hopes that mystery will play to his advantage against some of the world's best hitters.
"It definitely can't hurt," he said. "I'm a younger guy; I haven't made my Major League debut yet. That's how I'm approaching it -- nothing to lose, I know if I make my pitches, I've got the stuff that I feel can get anyone in the world out."


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A Warminster man attacked a front door with a car jack because he believed the house occupant had burned down his shed.
Lawrence James Pemberton, 48, of The Dene, was given a 12-month supervision order and a £145 fine by magistrates in Chippenham last Thursday.
He pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage to the door.
The court heard how Pemberton, a former carpenter who had suffered severe head injuries during a moto-cross accident in 2009, went to the property in neighbouring St George's Close, Warminster, on December 29.
He had heard a rumour that the house occupant had set fire to his shed, destroying his tools and motorcycle collection.
The fire was reported in the Wiltshire Times.


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Comparing Klipsch in-ear headphones
James Ralston is Crutchfield's Web Editor for Home Audio/Video. He joined the company in 1994 as a member of the sales department and began writing about A/V gear in 1999. James attended the University of Virginia, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. Since arriving in the Charlottesville area, he has been active in the local music scene, playing drums in a variety of musical projects ranging from world beat, to blues, to instrumental improv.
Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
I've owned a set of Klipsch Custom-1 in-ear headphones for a couple months now, and I've been putting them to frequent use with my iPod. More recently, my friend DaveB got a set of the higher-end Custom-3s, and he was kind enough to let me borrow them so I could listen to the two models back to back, for comparison's sake.
The more expensive Custom-3s feature two separate "drivers" to produce sound, instead of just one for the Custom-1. I'm using the term "driver" loosely — the moving parts in these Klipsch headphones are actually called "armatures" and aren't shaped like traditional speaker drivers. With the Custom-3, one armature produces low frequencies, and the other produces highs; a crossover network sends the audio frequencies to the correct armature. I knew this difference on paper, but was curious to hear it for myself.
A quick note about the comfort factor
My Custom-1s are easily the most comfortable set of headphones I've ever owned, and the Custom-3s are identical in terms of fit. Both models feature an assortment of interchangeable ear gels. The gels have a slightly oval shape — Klipsch's research found this to be a better match for most people's ear canals than a perfectly round gel. Both pairs also have pliable built-in wire clips that go over your ears to hold the 'phones in place.
Listening comparisons
I used my iPod as the audio source, and just started grabbing random tracks. I encode most of my music as 192 Kbps (kilobits-per-second) AAC files. I feel like this setting gives me considerably better sound than the default 128 Kbps setting in iTunes. Despite the lossy compression of the source, I found that both sets of headphones brought out lots of sonic details.
On a cut from Bill Frisell's The Intercontinentals, the Custom-1s did a great job reproducing the vibrant tone of a Fender telecaster, along with lifelike acoustic strings and crisp hand percussion. Backing up the track and listening again with the Custom-3s, everything sounded a bit livelier and bass was noticeably fuller. The hand percussion wasn't just crisp anymore — it had the unmistakable low-end punch of a djembe.
On Beck's Sea Change album, string and synth arrangements felt big and lush with the Custom-3s. In contrast, the Custom-1s didn't sound as full, but Beck's soft, almost sleepy vocals seemed more prominent, and I found myself noticing more little details like the squeak of an acoustic guitar string.
The bottom line
To sum up the differences I heard: the Custom-3s had fuller bass and more high-frequency shimmer. Instruments had a more visceral, immediate attack across the board. It makes perfect sense, considering their additional cost. However, the Custom-1s presented lots of midrange detail, and on some cuts I found myself actually preferring the way they emphasized certain things, like the timbre of an acoustic instrument or a singer's voice.
Of course, sound is always a matter of personal taste. Have an opinion about these headphones you'd like to share? We'd love to hear it.


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Comox Valley resident Daniel Livingston was honored last week in Ottawa for risking his life to rescue an injured man from a burning SUV.
Following Friday's decoration ceremony at Rideau Hall where he and other Canadians were awarded medals of bravery by Gov.-Gen. David Johnston, the 24-year-old Livingston said his brother-in-law Jamie Bond was equally deserving of a citation.
"He was the one who heard it initially," Livingston said of the April 2, 2010 accident that occurred near midnight at the top of Mission Hill in Courtenay. "He was the quick thinker who grabbed the cutting utensils, and he was also ripping his clothes off his back to try to smother out the fire. He was a huge, huge part of it. I don't think it would have went the same way without him."
Livingston was at Bond's house when the driver lost control of the SUV during a heavy rainfall. The vehicle flipped over and caught fire. The driver was ejected while the passenger was trapped in the wreck.
Bond, 36, called Livingston to the door when he heard the sound of a stuck horn. Livingston thought it was nothing to worry about, but said Bond was determined an accident had occurred.
"Being the quick thinker that he is, he grabbed a knife and he also grabbed a pair of scissors," Livingston said. "It went as well as it could have went due to his quick thinking, and my quick acting."
Livingston recalls the scissors "weren't doing the trick" as he tried to cut the passenger's seatbelt. Bond handed him the knife and Livingston continued to cut off one of the straps. As he cut, his sight was hindered because the car was filling with smoke.
Livingston, unable to free the passenger who was held in place because of a shoulder strap, needed to step away from the wreckage due to the heat and smoke. He then jumped back in, cut the strap, and pulled the man out and away from the vehicle.
"The next thing you know you could hear tire after tire exploding, and then the gas tank went," Livingston said. "The whole car was up in flames. By the time the police had shown up it was just one big ball of fire."
He figures the car exploded 30 to 90 seconds after he freed the passenger.
"His hat was melted. I was next to watching him burn to death. It was getting to the point where I had to get out of the vehicle, but I managed to hold on long enough just to get him out...
"If I had to be in the car any longer than I was, I couldn't say it would have went as well as it did."
The driver did not survive.
Livingston was told the medals could be given only to select individuals.
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discspeed wrote:himynameismatt wrote:I dropped Stalkers for TD's recently and should be able to give you a fairly good comparison...
The Stalker is about as straight as a TD in the 350-380 or so range that I throw them in. TD does fade harder than a Stalker in that range though. Stalker doesn't glide very well at all and requires quite a bit of snap and air under it for me to put it past 360'. The TD on the other hand glides very well and carries much further for me with the same amount of snap. When trying to work both discs past 370' the TD will turn smoothly and consistently ride flat and fade out. The Stalker does not like to be turned much at all as it will turn and never comeback. Neither disc hold hyzers particularly well, and I wouldn't throw either in anything but light wind.
Keep working with those Buzzz's. I too missed my Stalkers for awhile but learning to throw my Mids to the 350' range was a huge asset to the consistency of my game.
I think the TD is too long and too LSS on shots 300-350 for a fairway driver imo. Throwing mids 350' is great if you've got the ceiling, but often in the woods you do not. This is where the fairways shine.
I don't disagree with that. Shots in the 350'-360' are probably the most difficult for me to throw and where I miss my Stalker the most. Topping out my Buzzz range and the TD fades a good chunk more than a Stalker.
Keeping my fingers crossed that a Discmania FD covers that slot here in the future.


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As proposed by city officials, the project would widen State to four lanes, with a center turn lane at some spots, between Spy Run Avenue and Cass Street. It also would soften a sharp curve, raise the street several feet and replace the old bridge over the Spy Run Creek.
Opponents of the project, such as City Councilman John Shoaff, D-at large, fear that a wider State Boulevard will turn into a major east-west arterial route for trucks and higher-speed traffic, hurting the quality of life in nearby neighborhoods.
"They should be trying to decrease (traffic) if anything," Shoaff said. "I'm not happy with what I'm seeing. There are alternatives that don't need to involve four- or five-lane arteries."
But city traffic officials, who say 90 percent of affected neighborhood residents support the project, deny that they intend to create a high-speed arterial route.
While a long-term regional traffic plan once called for State to accommodate trucks, that plan is being amended, said Bob Kennedy, city director of public works. And the city always has the final say in which parts of a regional plan to implement, he said.
"It's absolutely not going to be a truck route," said Kennedy, who dismissed the idea as "innuendo" spread by opponents of the project. "It's never been planned as a truck route."
Several neighborhood residents said they would welcome the wider, straighter boulevard, which would be realigned to run just south of the current street, leaving the historic curve intact as a neighborhood street.
Sharon Bryan said her mother, who has lived in the 100 block of East State for 60 years, has trouble backing her car into the narrow street from her driveway.
"This project is really going to impact how she gets out of her driveway right now," Bryan said. "She has waited for this project, and she hopes she sees it."
Rick Stoeckley, president of the Lincoln Park neighborhood, said his neighborhood association initially opposed the project because residents felt the city designed it without seeking any input from the public.
But the neighborhood has since decided to support it because city officials have reached out to residents and provided more information, Stoeckley said.
"It looks a hell of a lot better than it does now," Stoeckley said of the design drawings on display at the open house.
The city has proposed features such as a landscaped median and historical-style street lamps in an effort to reduce the project's negative impact on the historic neighborhood. But those efforts haven't changed the minds of some opponents.
"I haven't seen anything new," said Paul Gibson, an Irvington Park resident. "Had a big stink not been made, I don't think they would have included the trees and lamps and all that."
City Councilman Russ Jehl, R-2nd, said a vast majority of his State Boulevard-area constituents still oppose the project. Because of that, Jehl said he will continue to oppose the project. But he said the open house provided a good chance for residents to weigh the facts for themselves.
"Something like this needs to be shown, not just told about," Jehl said. "Then people can make up their own minds."
The city will host two more open houses to gather input on the project. They are scheduled for:
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at Meeting Room A, Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza
• 5-7 p.m. March 7, at the Psi Ote Barn, Bob Arnold Northside Park, East State Boulevard and Parnell Avenue


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MOUNTAIN VIEW -- The world is fast approaching a tipping point after which the damage caused by climate change can't be undone, Gov. Jerry Brown told a technology summit Thursday.
"Five years from now, it's over," unless we change our ways sooner, he said.
Some environmentalists, however, say Brown's actions don't match his rhetoric -- particularly his recent decision to divert $500 million in cap-and-trade fee revenues away from clean-energy and pollution-abatement projects to help California balance its books.
"The governor is right on the rhetoric, but he needs to put our money where his mouth is," said Bill Magavern, the Coalition for Clean Air's policy director. "That's money that needs to be invested in our communities to reduce pollution and create jobs."
Brown visited Sustainable Silicon Valley's fourth annual Water, Energy and Smart Technology (WEST) Summit at NASA Ames Research Park to showcase a "call to action" signed by more than 500 scientists from 44 nations. The 20-page report addresses five key problem areas: climate disruption, the extinction of species, transformation and loss of ecosystems, pollution, and population growth and consumption.
The document's purpose is to translate scientific lingo into an easy-to-understand message that policy makers, industry and the public can understand.
Brown said that clearly communicating the argument that the world must act now is crucial because news media too often neglect climate change stories in favor of more titillating journalism, while lawmakers won't act unless confronted with concrete, consensus-backed facts.
"We're really in a war here, a contest for ideas, and this crowd is on the losing end," he told the scientists.
Just like in electoral politics, "your base is important, but you've got to convince the swing voter to win," the Democratic governor said.
UC Berkeley biology Professor Anthony Barnosky, in presenting the report to Brown, noted that the governor was "instrumental in spurring us to do this," starting with a phone call Brown made to Barnosky urging him and other climate-change scientists to "shout it from the rooftops."
Magavern and other environmentalists agree, but some say the governor himself needs to do more than just shout.
Sierra Club California director Kathryn Phillips last week said Brown's diversion of the cap-and-trade revenue -- collected under California's landmark law setting limits on greenhouse gas emissions -- means "delaying opportunities to use those funds to actually get critical reductions in global warming pollution at the time when all science shows that we must reduce those emissions as much and as quickly as possible."
Brown didn't talk to reporters at Thursday morning's event. But Evan Westrup, his press secretary, said "the idea is that rather than rushing to spend a large sum of money, this gives them a chance to be smart about how it's spent."
But Magavern said that under laws enacted last year, a plan already is in place for investing the money in areas such as energy conservation, public transit, tree planting and clean energy. "It can be spent on existing programs; we don't have to reinvent the wheel," he said. "We are mystified by the governor's proposal."
The cap-and-trade law isn't the only source of friction between environmentalists and Brown.
Some have criticized his support for loosening some regulations required by the California Environmental Quality Act -- the state's 43-year-old cornerstone of environmental protection -- to encourage economic development, despite concerns from many within his own party.
Many environmentalists also don't like Brown's proposal to build a pair of massive, 35-mile-long tunnels through the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to divert water to Southern California.
In addition, Brown in March said California should examine hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," to capitalize on the Monterey shale deposit, which the U.S. Energy Department has estimated could hold up to 15 billion barrels of oil -- about 64 percent of the nation's shale oil resources.
Some Democratic lawmakers have sought to ban or heavily regulate fracking, but Brown said the technology shouldn't be rejected out of hand.
"We want to get the greenhouse gas emissions down, but we also want to keep our economy going. That's the balance that's required," Brown said recently while announcing new renewable energy projects.
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Westrup reiterated that need for answers Thursday, but Magavern said the ultimate answer is reducing fossil-fuel use.
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Topic: Beta Hydroxide, etc (HMB)
Is anyone familiar with this? My Mom is very weak and just wondered if anything would help? I do give her the drinks, but not much has changed.
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Is anyone familiar with this? My Mom is very weak and just wondered if anything would help? I do give her the drinks, but not much has changed.
I have not heard of this but am wondering if you have talked to the ONC?
I have talked to them. And I will again early next week. I have seen some old posts about yoga and steroids for fatigue etc. I know Mom won't do yoga and I am not sure about the steroids (if they are safe). I know someone will tell me on this board. Anyway, it's difficult to get Mom into the oncologist office when she feels so weak. She doesn't want any more chemo.
Thanks for your reply Lainy.
Hope you have a nice weekend.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering maintains a very helpful web site about alternative treatments. They have a page on HMB:
(You will have to accept a disclaimer before the page opens)
Each page has two tabs: one for healthcare professionals, another one for consumers. I always read both :-)
Good luck whatever you decide to do with this info.
sharonlee...You had mentioned that your Mom is anemic, and as far as I remember she had an infection some time back. When was the last time she had a scan? Does she still have the fluctuating temeratures? When was the last time she had been seen by the physician?
Sorry for my asking all these questions?
Hugs and love,
I want to say thank you for asking all the questions. I am so blessed to have you help me. Mom has been seen only by the visiting nurse; I cancelled her last appointment because she was weak. She did have a scan the last time I took her to the emergency room. The oncologist has all the scans and blood work from the hospital. Mom's temperature still goes to 100 - I give her tylenol which brings the temp down. I have an appointment scheduled with the oncologist tomorrow, but it's so hard to get her there when she feels weak. Marion, any of your questions or suggestions are very helpful to me.
Sharonlee, just a thought, but can you rent a wheelchair for Mom to go to and from the doctor?
sharon....my heart goes out to you. Please help me understand: who has ordered the once a week visiting nurse? Who is her treating physician?
Hugs and love,
The nurses at the oncologist office suggested I get some at home help to assist. Mom has a local oncologist. She has her stent change outs at a large facility Yale Cancer Hospital, New Haven, CT. She did see a surgeon at Sloan, NY in the beginning, but they said have treatment and then they will see if she is a candidate. I will bring Mom into the oncologist - hopefully tomorrow.
I think I will be getting the wheelchair soon. They have them at the oncologist office when I get there. I pull up to the front door and then put Mom in the chair. I hope to go tomorrow.
Thanks Lainy
Talk soon
Sharon...thanks for the explanation. Sharon, this is a difficult situation. I believe that your Mom needs to be seen by a physician. If your Mom is not able to be transported to the doctor's office, then I would make sure to explain this to the physician. He/she will advise you as to what to do next. Please, stay in touch.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs, in the middle of a four-game win streak, dodged a bullet.
The team announced on Wednesday that goalie James Reimer, as big a reason as any for their surge, will miss a minimum of one week with a strained left MCL. Reimer was injured making a save during the Leafs' 5-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. Defenseman John-Michael Liles helped him from the ice after he spent several minutes down in his crease, and it was easy to assume the worst.
Though the Leafs have a history of underselling injuries—and Reimer is the best such example—it's good news for team and player alike. Reimer has a .929 save percentage overall and .940 at even strength. The latter is tied for fifth among goalies with at least six starts.
Ben Scrivens, who finished off the Flyers and has an overall save percentage of .913 (.928 even-strength) will start in Reimer's absence, which, based on the Leafs' timetable, will be at least three games.
Best we can hope for Reimer is a return against TBL next week. CAR, OTT, and FLA in between. BUF is after that.— Bower Power (@So_Truculent) February 12, 2013
Best we can hope for Reimer is a return against TBL next week. CAR, OTT, and FLA in between. BUF is after that.
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A company full of people who pride themselves on recycling, carpooling, eating organic food and being environmentally conscious need to apply principles of healthy living to every aspect of their lives! The Kaleidoscopes were bid a fond farewell and a new plan was hatched. Pure Botanical EssencesWorking in conjunction with a certified aromatherapist, Way Out Wax decided to pursue all-natural aromatherapy candles. Already skilled in the mechanics of candle-making thanks to the Kaleidoscope-phase, they now could concentrate on sourcing pure essential oils and the finest, all-natural wax blends. The results were amazing. They launched a line of single scent aromatherapy candles as well as a line of synergistic blends created by their friend and mentor, certified aromatherapist Wendy Dorsey. Standing Out In Their Industry Over time, Way Out Wax faced many of the dilemmas facing other environmentally conscious companies. Reducing packaging, recycling cardboard and even wax were just some of the ways they met the challenges inherent in the business world. Soon, Way Out Wax began appearing in natural foods markets across the country, as consumers began to realize that their candles need to match their lifestyles. Using the phrase "It's What's Inside That Counts", Way Out Wax explained to consumers that subtle, natural hues are beautiful and offered alternatives to the candle dyes and synthetic fragrances found in the mainstream candle market. These Days...Today, Way Out Wax remains more committed than ever to providing an environmentally friendly candle in an increasingly toxic world. They strive to reduce their ecological footprint while providing an affordable, practical and uncompromised aromatherapy experience. They are also having a lot of fun and enjoying delicious aromas while proving that candles can be both beautiful and completely natural. 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Many fragranced cosmetics and household products contain these chemicals, which have been shown to damage the liver, the kidneys, the lungs and the reproductive system. They are firmly committed to disclosing all of their ingredients and believe that in keeping it simple, they are creating healthier products with integrity. Soy Facts Way Out Wax uses 100% soy wax in all of their container candles (cobalt glass, travel tins and colored votive glass) Their soy wax is 100% pesticide free and GMO-free Soybeans are a renewable resource, grown right here in the United States. Soy wax is a great way to support American farmers Soy wax myth: "Soy wax is 100% soot free"Many soy wax candle manufacturers claim that their candles are 100% soot free. Unfortunately, anything that burns releases a minimal amount of hydrocarbons (soot), though this can be greatly reduced by a well-made candle. Using the right wick (no metal!) and keeping it trimmed will help reduce soot. 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Amprenavir/Ritonavir, Saquinavir/Ritonavir or Efavirenz in HIV-Infected Subjects Following Failure With Kaletra (ABT-378/Ritonavir) as Their First Protease Inhibitor Based HAART
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Last updated: March 29, 2008
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The purpose of this study is to study amprenavir/ritonavir, saquinavir/ritonavir or efavirenz in HIV-infected patients following failure with Kaletra (ABT-378/ritonavir) as their first protease inhibitor based HAART.
|HIV Infections
|Drug: Amprenavir/ritonavir Drug: Saquinavir/ritonavir Drug: Efavirenz
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|An Open Label, Phase II Study of Amprenavir/Ritonavir, Saquinavir/Ritonavir or Efavirenz in HIV-Infected Subjects Following Failure With Kaletra (ABT-378/Ritonavir) as Their First Protease Inhibitor Based HAART
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MedlinePlus related topics: HIV/AIDS
Drug Information available for: Saquinavir Saquinavir mesylate Efavirenz Ritonavir AmprenavirU.S. FDA Resources
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
- Remain on present anti-HIV drugs during screening until a new regimen is started.
- Have a viral load of at least 1,000 copies/ml on the 2 most recent tests after at least 24 weeks of lopinavir/ritonavir and while still on it.
- Have an HIV which shows reduced susceptibility to lopinavir.
- Are at least 18 years old.
- Are not presently ill.
- Have not been treated for an opportunistic infection within 30 days of screening.
- Agree not to take certain drugs and agree to inform and get permission from the doctor before taking any medicines, over the counter medicines, herbal medicines, alcohol or recreational drugs.
- Agree to use an accepted barrier method of birth control.
- Female subject is pregnant or lactating.
- Have taken any protease inhibitor other than lopinavir/ritonavir for more that two weeks.
- Are taking chemotherapy.
- Have a medical problem with their pancreas.
- Have been screened for this study within the past 12 weeks.
- Appear to be unsuitable in the opinion of the doctor.
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Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00038532
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|Study Chair:
|Eugene Sun, M.D.
|Divisional Vice President, Infectious Diseases and Virology Development
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
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|NCT00038532 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|May 31, 2002
|Last Updated:
|March 29, 2008
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treatment experienced
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
HIV Protease Inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C9 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2C19 Inhibitors
Cytochrome P-450 CYP2B6 Inducers
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inducers
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Tough times in the dairy industry are not lost on U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
Speaking to a World Dairy Expo gathering on Tuesday, Vilsack acknowledged there have been "significant price spikes and very deep depressed prices" in recent years." And the time interval between those spikes is shortening so that producers don't have the time to rebound from difficult years, he added.
Against that backdrop, he expressed frustration at the inability of Congress to get a new Farm Bill passed.
Versions of the Farm Bill that got through the U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committee would have provided margin protection to help insure against unfavorable swings in feed prices relative to milk prices. But a final vote on those proposals was held up by the House leadership.
While controversial in some aspects, those proposals (also known as the Dairy Security Act) were "a recognition that dairy can't continue to have the instability and volatility that we've seen over the course of the last 10 to 15 years," Vilsack said.
Now, with the Farm Bill facing an uncertain future, there is speculation that milk prices could reach $38 per hundredweight ― actually, the range could be $38 and $50, Vilsack says ― if nothing gets done by Jan. 1. At that point, the dairy price support level will revert back to permanent law passed In the 1940s, which includes parity pricing.
While that may sound like good news for dairy farmers, such a spike in milk prices would have a ripple effect throughout the entire supply chain, Vilsack pointed out. That, in turn, could impact consumer choice and have people looking for alternatives to milk if milk becomes too high-priced.
While Congress gets most of the blame for not passing a Farm Bill, Vilsack said it's also difficult to get things done when dairymen themselves are divided on the issues.
"As I travel around the country, what I've noticed (is) dairymen and dairywomen have a hard time agreeing," he said. "The problem is we have not had consensus and that's made it difficult for us to get a program that would allow some stability and some protection."


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This is a vintage 1956 Mickey Mantle "How I Hit" booklet Lifebuoy Soap premium. This 16 page booklet written by Mickey Mantle was made available through a send in coupon cut out from an ad. The booklet was free, with three carton fronts from any sized Lifebuoy soap. Additional Books could be order as well. The book contains Mickey Mantle Batting secrets, tips, and features pictures of Mickey Mantle and his family. The facsimile signature pictured below on page one is of the way he signed early in his career


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Baseball welcomes Wright State Friday
Baseball welcomes Wright State Friday
Facing off for the first time in program history, the Penn State baseball team will welcome Wright State for a three-game weekend series beginning Friday, April 5. The Nittany Lions (5-19, 0-6 Big Ten) and the Raiders (10-15, 4-5 Horizon) will battle at 6:05 p.m. on Friday, with Saturday's contest beginning at 2:05 p.m. and Sunday's first pitch slated for 12:05 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
Promotions: Friday's contest will feature free appetizer coupons to the Texas Roadhouse for all fans while supplies last. All children in attendance on Sunday are welcomed to run the bases following the conclusion of the game.
Links: All contests will be available via GameTracker and Listen Live at GoPSUsports.com, as well as updated at the @PennStateBASE Twitter account.
Lion Stats: Last time out, the Lions fell 10-0 to Kent State in Ohio, with sophomore J.C. Coban (Boca Raton, Fla.) recording the squad's lone hit. Coban has now collected 26 hits this season and is amidst a seven-game hit streak. The sophomore leads the team, along with senior Luis Montesinos (Miami, Fla.) with 12 RBIs. Redshirt junior Steve Snyder (West Chester, Pa.) and freshman James Coates (Girard, Ohio) have each tallied 13 runs, with Snyder holding a team-best 27 hits and four infield singles. Continuing to lead with a .310 batting average, sophomore Taylor Skerpon (Sayre, Pa.) has collected eight runs, 22 hits and 11 RBIs.
Penn State Rotation: Redshirt sophomore T.J. Jann (Westford, Mass.) is set to make his fourth start of the season on Friday, sitting with a 5.06 ERA after 21.1 innings of action. Taking the mound on Saturday, senior Steven Hill (Colleyville, Texas) has posted a team best 28 strikeouts and holds a 3.54 ERA after allowing 44 hits and 16 earned runs this season. Hill is just 38.2 innings away from topping the all-time Penn State record of innings pitched. Junior Greg Welsh (Holland, Pa.) will once again close out the weekend series, coming off of an 8.0-inning performance against Purdue for a new career record. Welsh, who holds a 3.52 ERA, struck out a career-best 11 batters on March 31, bringing his season total to 15. Redshirt seniors Cody Lewis (Laguna Niguel, Calif.) and Dave Walkling (Nanaimo, B.C.) continue to lead Penn State out of the bullpen, holding ERAs of 3.55 and 2.93, respectively. Lewis has made a team-high 10 appearances this season with just nine hits and five earned runs, while Walkling has appeared in seven contests and holds a team-best opposing batting average of .216.
Scouting the Raiders: Coming off of a 17-6 win over Otterbein and a 6-2 loss to Cincinnati, Wright State currently holds a 10-15 overall record with a 4-5 mark in conference play. The Raiders are led by junior Mark Fowler, boasting a .355 batting average with a team-best 33 hits, 15 RBIs and 17 runs. Kieston Greene, Beau Phillips and Garrett Gray have each earned 13 RBIs this season, with Green having collected 23 hits and a team-best four home runs. Phillips has tallied 17 runs, while Gray has posted 26 hits, three triples and three home runs. The four Raiders have combined for 104 hits, 54 RBIs and 61 runs this season.
Wright State Rotation: Expected to make the start on Friday, senior Casey Henn has made seven appearances with seven starts, holding a 3.35 ERA with a 3-4 record. Henn has allowed 40 hits and 16 earned runs in 43.0 innings with a team-best 40 strikeouts. Junior Joey Hoelzel will face off against Hill on Saturday, sitting with a 5.02 ERA after 28.2 innings of action. In eight appearances and four starts, Hoelzel has allowed 16 earned runs and 28 hits. Taylor Braun will take the mound on Sunday, making his eighth start of the season. The junior has allowed 48 hits and 28 earned runs in 34.1 innings for a 7.34 ERA. Wright State's leaders out of the bullpen are Travis Hissong and Cody Kopilchack, who hold ERAs of 2.70 and 3.13, respectively. Hissong has made 10 appearances, striking out 28 in 16.2 innings with five earned runs allowed, while Kopilchack has fired 23.0 innings with 32 strikeouts and eight earned runs in 15 appearances.
Up Next: The Lions will host Kent State on Tuesday, April 9 and Bucknell on Wednesday, April 10 before heading back out on the road to face Big Ten foe Michigan next weekend. Penn State's contest against the Golden Flashes will be aired by the Big Ten Network with coverage beginning at 7:05 p.m. from Medlar Field.
Tickets: Season tickets for students are just $20, with Student General Admission tickets starting at $2 and Student Bleacher tickets at $1. Season tickets for Adult General Admission start at $63, while Adult General Admission tickets are sold for $4. For fans interested in the Diamond Club "In the Box" seats, single games start at $6 and season tickets will be sold for $99. Youth General Admission and Season tickets are the same cost as student tickets. Single game tickets can be purchased at the Spikes' Box Office or via the Tickets page on GoPSUSports.com.
Check back to GoPSUSports.com for continued updates during the 2013 season. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/PennStateBASE and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/pennstatebaseball.


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The D2876 LE 405, a.k.a. MAN 730, is the newest diesel from this well-known manufacturer and stems from the MAN 700. It's a four-stroke, direct-injection, six-cylinder, turbocharged engine with a maximum rating of 730 hp at 2200 rpm. The company says it will introduce a new common-rail engine at the Miami International Boat Show next month.
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HEBRON ESTATES – With a couple of weeks remaining before the post-season, North Bullitt baseball coach Brian Wise is feeling pretty good about his Eagles.
Coming off a big win against regional nemesis DeSales, the Eagles enter a tough week of action sporting a 16-13 record and 3-0 in the district.
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Nebraska picked up their second tight end commitment in their 2013 signing class on Thursday night.
Metairie (La.) Rummel tight end Cethan Carter became the 21st verbal commitment in Nebraska's 2013 signing class.
Husker Head Coach Bo Pelini, as well as assistants Terry Joseph and Barney Cotton, conducted an in-home visit with Carter on Thursday evening to close the deal for the Big Red.
"Yes, I committed to Nebraska tonight," Carter told HOL.com.
Carter said that his weekend stay in Lincoln sealed the deal for both he and his mother.
"It just felt like home to me," Carter said about his official to NU. "I loved the atmosphere, the way they plan to use me in their offense, and their whole academic setup. I loved it all.
"My mother loved it just as much as I did, especially their academic program."
The 6-foot-4, 230-pound Carter earned first-team all-district and honorable mention all-state recognition after his senior campaign.
"This season I had like 20-something receptions for 330 yards with five receiving touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.
"I'm going to be a blocking tight end at Nebraska, but they'll also use me a lot like Kyler Reed."
In the Louisiana Class 5A state championship game Carter had five catches for 74 yards and a touchdown in Rummel's 35-14 win over Barbe.
"He's at two star right now, but to me he's a high three or a four with loads of upside," Louisiana preps expert Mike Scarborough of TigerBait.com said. "Everybody was raving about him in the state championship game that got to see him."
Carter said with his verbal pledge to play for the Cornhuskers he was canceling all remaining visits.
"I'm shutting the recruiting process down."
What if LSU or Alabama would come through with a late full ride?
"I'm done," Carter said with emphasis.
Asked if he had anything to say to the Nebraska fans, Carter replied:
"GBR baby!"
Carter has recorded a 21 ACT and said that he will be fully qualified as long as he keeps his grades up.


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A premium theme for Fallout 3 will be released on Xbox LIVE on Oct. 1 free of charge for all players who have purchased all five Fallout 3 Game Add-ons by September 22. Gamers who have purchased all five Game Add-ons (via DLC, English only), including "Operation: Anchorage," "The Pitt," "Broken Steel," "Point Lookout" and "Mothership Zeta", will receive a token from Microsoft to download the theme for free starting Oct. 1.
This is something we've been asked about a lot and we're happy to finally be able to bring it to fans as a small token of our appreciation. If you haven't purchased all five DLCs, you can still buy the theme for 240 Microsoft Points when it comes out on Oct. 1.
The premium theme was put together by two of our artists — Istvan Pely and Clara Struthers. Also, special thanks to the crew at Microsoft who went through a fair amount of trouble to go through and figure out everyone that had purchased all five DLCs (or will by Sept. 22). We hope you enjoy it.


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Hey everyone!
So Pavarana Day is coming up, and I have a couple of questions:
I go to a Sri Lankan vihara here in my hometown, and I've started to establish a relationship with the abbot there. He was kind enough to give me the pañcasila, and he's done a lot to encourage me and make me feel welcome. Besides offering almsfood and practicing hard, I want to show him and the other bhikkhus that I'm serious about being involved in the community, and that I sincerely want to learn.
A very dedicated friend of mine asked our bhante about it, and told me that laypeople are welcome to spend the entire day at the vihara (we can't spend the night there.) I would really love to do this, but I'm curious...is it common for laypeople in Sri Lanka or other Theravadin countries to spend most of these full-moon days in or around the temple, if possible? Other than requesting the atthasila, what do they generally do during their time there? Should I expect the monks to be available for Dhamma talks and question-and-answer? Is this the time to request instruction in specific aspects of my practice -- the intricacies of puja, meditation techniques, chants for memorization and recitation? Is it common for laypeople to just sit around the temple absorbed in meditation?
Also, is there anything I should know about traditional etiquette? Would it be seen as a sign of respect if I showed up wearing all white, for instance? Would this be a particularly appropriate time to bring food?
I hope that none of this seems odd or presumptuous. I promise that all I really want is to get the most out of this opportunity as I can...I feel deeply that my personal practice, the bhikkhus who support it, and the Dhamma that guides and inspires it all deserve my respect and true, sincere effort.
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A DECISION on Burnley's first free school is expected within weeks.
The 'Christian ethos' Burnley High School would open in September with an initial 90 places for 11-year-olds.
Chapel Street, the charity behind the venture, is yet to announce a site for the school.
Dr Russell Rook, chief executive officer at Chapel Street, said they hoped to hear from the Department for Education now the consultation had finished.
Dr Rook said: "We haven't heard anyhting from the Department for Education yet on the progress with our application. However we hope to hear something within the next month or so."
The school, which has a target capacity of 650 pupils, has earmarked a number of potential sites including the former Burnley High School for Girls in Kiddrow


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WATERLOO You might spend three minutes reading a newspaper article, making a sandwich, or cleaning your shoes, but Laurier PhD and masters students will have to deliver their entire theses in a mere three minutes for the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition March 8.
Students will condense thousands of words of research into a brief, engaging presentation for a non-specialist audience, using a single presentation slide. A judging panel will assess students on set criteria including communication style, engagement with the audience, and audience comprehension of the research.
Peter Braid, MP for Kitchener-Waterloo, will present the awards.
Examples of participating students and their research include:
- Eric Theriault, PhD candidate in Psychology: Assessing the Relevance of Culture in Gambling and Problem Gambling in Francophone Communities in Northern Ontario
- Robyn Bertram, MSc candidate in Kinesiology: Testing the Effectiveness of Team Building Interventions in Community Group Exercise Settings
- Scott Mitchell, MSc candidate in Integrative Biology: Bacteriophage: Arms Dealers of the Microbial World
The 3MT® will help graduate students to develop their academic, presentation, and research communication skills, says Joan Norris, dean: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Developing the capacity to explain their research effectively and succinctly to a general audience will be of great benefit to students.
The 3MT® takes place from 9 a.m. to noon in the Paul Martin Centre on Lauriers Waterloo campus. The event is open to the public.
Winners of the Laurier competition will receive cash prizes and the opportunity to represent the university at the Ontario 3MT® competition hosted by Queens University on April 18, 2013.
Started at the University of Queensland in 2008 as a single university event, the 3MT® competition is now held in Canada, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the United States. Lauriers 3MT® is organized by Lauriers Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. For more information, visit wlu.ca/gradstudies/3MT.


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Usually there is only one division for field events. I can see having a women's division added to encourage more female participation but in the past overall events I've been to everyone competed against everyone else.
As far as distance goes, I think we all know who the contenders are and everyone else is out there to see what they can do. If Jake and Brinster are there it could be real intresting but who in our area can challenge them? Maybe Markus Kallstrom? I think distance gives you the chance to see if your actual distance is anywhere close to your message board distance.
The field events are mostly for fun. Usually the entry fees for field events are low and the payouts modest so I do them (as well as I believe others do) for the fun of it. However I do think I have a chance at mta and accuracy.