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But as newly barred lawyers have taken this public interest option, many have found jobs they like and enjoy. They picked up some ethical sense in school and enjoy doing work that connects with their values. They sympathize with their classmates who ended up at firms and are working long hours doing work they dislike, but they don't want their jobs. They calculate how much they are making per hour, and find that they are better paid -- at least at first -- than those at firms.And that, right there, is a perfect example of the difference between money and marginal benefit. Some will argue, incorrectly, that these associates are making a non-rational decision, but that's not correct at all. The marginal benefit to these recent law grads is much higher at the public interest jobs, and, as that one classmate notes, he's "rich."
Law firms wanted a reserve workforce committed to them to be on call and ready to go should the market pick back up. What they may be getting, however, is quite different. A lot of these associates are trying to find a way to stay in their public interests jobs, or at least a related field, and may have given up on law firm work forever.
These new lawyers have found that their new jobs are more fulfilling and more interesting, and -- more importantly -- they've seen that they can live on a smaller salary. As one of my classmates put it, "Add up the hours I worked this week and add up the hours my friends at law firms worked. Divide our salaries by the amount of hours and you'll see -- I'm rich."


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ARLINGTON, Va. — Consumer confidence in the overall economy and sentiment toward technology both fell again in February, according to the latest figures released by the Consumer Electronics Association.
The CEA Index of Consumer Expectations (ICE), which measures consumer expectations about the broader economy, fell 2.7 points in February to 165.3. Consumer confidence in the overall economy declined for the second consecutive month.
"Consumer sentiment slipped again in February for both the overall economy as well as consumers' appetite to purchase tech – though some of the latter drop is likely related to seasonal factors as well," said Shawn DuBravac, CEA's chief economist and senior director of research. "Despite wealth gains from national real estate values rising and equity prices continuing to climb, consumers remain subdued."
The CEA Index of Consumer Technology Expectations (ICTE), which measures consumer expectations about technology spending, fell 5.6 points in February to 77.4.
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PITTSBURGH -- As the Pirates went through a preseason workout on a surprisingly mild and dry Sunday afternoon, many of them could look forward to their first season opener at PNC Park. That is just an obvious consequence of your Opening Day roster having 12 newcomers from last season to this.
However, only one man in a Pittsburgh uniform could anticipate a deja vu experience with a 17-year delay. Jay Bell, the club's new hitting coach, is excited about his first Pirates opener since 1996, the last of his seven seasons as the team's starting shortstop.
Oddly, however, the Pittsburgh opener that Bell remembers most was a bittersweet personal occasion. It was in 1989, when the Bucs went into the home opener at Three Rivers Stadium off a season-opening series in Montreal in which Bell went hitless.
"We came home, in my third at-bat I finally got a hit -- infield single to shortstop -- then after the game I got sent down," recalled Bell.
It wasn't until late July that he came back up, and this time it was for keeps.
"It's just so great to come back here and see these fans here for a workout," Bell said, surveying fans crowded around the Pirates' dugout. "We didn't have anything like this [a free workout for fans] in Three Rivers.
"One thing I've always been impressed with Pittsburgh fans: They covet their home opener and come out en masse, looking for the brand of baseball that reflects who they are."
Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Rice maintains heavy workload as other lefties struggle
ST. LOUIS -- Scott Rice waited 14 years to make the Major Leagues. Now that he's made it, he's certainly getting his money's worth.
The left-hander made his league-leading 23rd appearance in Wednesday's loss to the Cardinals, putting him on pace for an even 100. The Mets understand they are asking a lot of Rice, who -- perhaps not coincidentally -- holds a 15.43 ERA over his past four appearances. But with no one else in the bullpen proving capable of retiring left-handed hitters, the Mets have turned to Rice again and again.
"It comes down to whoever's in there making pitches," manager Terry Collins said. "You've got to make pitches. And Scott's done a good job, he really has. So in those situations, he's going to have to be the guy."
The Mets broke camp with two lefties -- Rice and Josh Edgin -- in the bullpen. Edgin quickly proved ineffective, and the Mets demoted him to Double-A Binghamton. But his replacement, left-hander Robert Carson, has been even less successful.
"Robert, it's a work in progress, because he's got a great arm," Collins said. "The other day, one of the bright spots was that he threw so hard. You take that, and the next step is to make sure he locates it. Because if you're throwing that hard, you should get some left-handed hitters out."
Yet until Carson establishes himself, Edgin shows tangible improvement in the Minors, Pedro Feliciano fully recovers from a bout of food poisoning in the Minors or Tim Byrdak completes his rehab from shoulder surgery, the Mets, most nights, will rely on Rice.
Anthony DiComo is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AnthonyDicomo. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Yesterday, I speculated in TheStreet that Apple (AAPL) was going to buy Foursquare imminently.
Six hours later, The Wall Street Journal said that Apple would soon announce a large data-sharing deal with Foursquare.
For Apple, a tie-up with Foursquare fills a critical strategic need for Maps and Siri. These products aren't just important today. They are going to become critically important as time goes on.
There's a tremendous amount of local data knowledge that Foursquare brings to the party. That means much more to Apple than what Foursquare's current revenues are.
For Foursquare, it's also important to tie up with Apple. It can be so much more successful and change the world if it's under Apple's wing, rather than on its own.
The competition in the local maps space is fierce. Google (GOOG) already has a leg up on everyone, since it has the best maps app out there at the moment and since its recent purchase of Zagat data. Facebook (FB) has also jumped into the local space with the several-months-old purchase of Gowalla from Austin, Texas. Even though Gowalla had been miniscule in terms of user traction compared with Foursquare and Yelp (YELP), it got supercharged by the tie-up with Facebook.
In fact, it turns out that the reason why Apple and Foursquare need each other is really embedded within another post yesterday from Techcrunch that discussed the new Nearby service launched by Facebook. You can take the words of Gowalla founder Josh Williams about why it was important to sell to Facebook and imagine Dennis Crowley saying the same thing about Apple:
"A location service only gets interesting when you get to a certain scale. ... Now we're seeing 250 million of our users tagging locations on a monthly basis – a bit over 800 location tags per second."
As the article states later: "Without data to make helpful recommendations, nobody uses the app, and it doesn't build its data set. Facebook solved this chicken and egg problem of starting a local discovery service with no users or data by simply building the vacuums to suck in geo-tags first and waiting years before starting to use it for recommendations."
So Foursquare can't stay independent. Gowalla, which once was an ant compared with Foursquare, is now 10 times the size of Foursquare, thanks to the fire hose of users from Facebook. Foursquare can expect similar improvement in its service, thanks to its tie-up with Apple.
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Most people have 23 pairs of chromosomes in their cells. Trisomy means that a person has 3 of a certain chromosome pair. For example, if a baby is born with 3 No. 21 chromosomes, rather than the usual pair, the child would have trisomy 21. Trisomy 21 is also known as Down syndrome.
Other examples of trisomy include trisomy 18 and trisomy 13. Trisomy 18 means the child has 3 copies of the No. 18 chromosome. Trisomy 13 means the child has 3 copies of the No. 13 chromosome.
Trisomy 13 and trisomy 18 are genetic disorders. They include a combination of birth defects. This includes severe learning problems and health problems that touch nearly every organ in the body.
Most babies born with trisomy 13 or 18 die by age 1. But some babies with these disorders do survive the first year of life. It's hard to predict how long a child with these disorders might live. There are a few reports of babies with trisomy 13 or 18 surviving to their teens, but this is unusual.
When a baby is conceived, the egg cell of the mother and the sperm cell of the father start out with the usual number of 46 chromosomes. The egg and sperm cells both divide, so that the chromosome number is half of 46. The egg and the sperm cells then have 23 chromosomes each. When a sperm with 23 chromosomes fertilizes an egg with 23 chromosomes, the baby will have a complete set of 46 chromosomes. Half are from the father and half are from the mother.
Sometimes an error occurs when the 46 chromosomes are being divided in half. An egg or sperm cell keeps both copies of the No. 13 or No. 18 chromosome instead of just one copy. If this egg or sperm is fertilized, then the baby will have 3 copies of the No. 13 or No. 18 chromosome. If the baby has 3 copies of the No. 13 chromosome, the condition is called trisomy 13. If the baby has 3 copies of the No. 18 chromosome, the condition is called trisomy 18. The features of these disorders are caused by the extra copy of chromosome No. 13 or No. 18 being in every cell in the body.
Sometimes the extra No. 13 or No. 18 chromosome or part of it is attached to another chromosome in the egg or sperm. This is called a translocation. This is the only form of trisomy 13 o4 18 that may be inherited from a parent. Some parents have a rearrangement called a balanced translocation, in which the No. 13 or No. 18 chromosome is attached to another chromosome, but it does not affect their own health.
Another form called "mosaic trisomy 13 or 18" may happen when an error in cell division happens after the egg is fertilized. This is rare. People with this syndrome have some cells with an extra chromosome No. 13 or No. 18, and other cells have the usual number.
Babies with trisomy 18 appear thin and frail. They fail to thrive and have problems feeding. Trisomy 18 causes a small head size, with the back of the head (occiput) most noticeable. Ears are usually low-set on the head. The mouth and jaw are unusually small. The child has a shortened breastbone (sternum).
At birth, these babies are small for their age, even when delivered full-term. They have a weak cry. They don't respond well to sound. Most babies with trisomy 18 have heart defects. They clench their fists in a certain way and have problems extending their fingers fully. They usually have joint contractures. This means their arms and legs are in a bent position, rather than relaxed. Their feet have a curved shape and may be called "rocker bottom."
Babies with trisomy 18 may also have spina bifida, eye problems, cleft lip and palate, and hearing loss. They also often have feeding problems, slow growth, seizures, high blood pressure, kidney problems, and curvature of the spine (scoliosis). In boy babies, the testes sometimes don't descend into the scrotum.
Most babies with trisomy 18 have problems that affect all parts of the body in some way. Most children with trisomy 18 will have most of the health problems described. Heart problems, feeding problems, and problems with infections are the things that most often contribute to the death of these children.
Babies with trisomy 13 often have a low birthweight, even when born full-term. They have a small head, with a sloping forehead. They usually have major structural problems with the brain. Often the front of the brain doesn't divide properly (holoprosencephaly). This can cause changes in how the baby's face develops. The baby's eyes are close set or the nose or nostrils aren't well developed. Babies with trisomy 13 often have cleft lip and cleft palate.
Babies with trisomy 13 often have eye problems. Their ears are low-set with an unusual shape. Sometimes babies with trisomy 13 can have scalp problems (cutis aplasia) that look like sores. They can also have purplish-red birthmarks. The color is caused by tiny blood vessels close to the skin (hemangiomas).
Many babies with trisomy 13 have extra fingers and toes (polydactyly). Their feet may have prominent heels. In many cases, babies with trisomy 13 have health problems present at birth. These include heart defects and kidney problems. They may also have an omphalocele. This is a condition in which some of the abdominal organs stick out through an opening in the muscles near the umbilical cord.
In boy babies, the testes sometimes don't descend into the scrotum. Girl babies may have an abnormally shaped uterus (bicornuate uterus).
Doctors can sometimes diagnose a baby with trisomy 13 or 18 with just a physical exam. To confirm the physical findings, the doctor can take a blood sample. This is looked at in the lab to find the extra No. 13 or No. 18 chromosome.
Chromosomal problems such as trisomy 13 or 18 can often be diagnosed before birth. This is done by looking at cells in the amniotic fluid or from the placenta. This can also be done by looking at the amount of fetal DNA in the mother's blood (noninvasive prenatal screening).
Fetal ultrasound during pregnancy can also show the possibility of trisomy 13 or 18. But ultrasound is not 100% accurate. Many babies with trisomy 13 or 18 may look the same on ultrasound as those without Down syndrome.
The chromosome analysis done on a blood sample or on cells from the amniotic fluid or placenta is very accurate.
If you are under age 35, the chance of having another baby with trisomy 18 or 13 depends on several things. The risk of having a baby with trisomy 18 or 13 goes up slightly each year as you get older.
After the baby is born, the healthcare provider will usually take a blood sample to do a chromosome analysis (karyotype). This confirms the physical findings of trisomy 18 or 13. It also finds the chromosome problem that caused the disorder. This information is important in figuring out the risk in future pregnancies. Translocation and mosaic trisomy 18 and 13 have different risks for future pregnancies.
Your healthcare provider may refer you to a geneticist or genetic counselor. This expert can explain the results of chromosome tests in detail. He or she can talk about risks for future pregnancies and what tests are available to diagnose chromosome problems before a baby is born.
There is no cure for trisomy 13 or 18. Doctors are not certain how to prevent the chromosome error that causes these disorders. To date, there is no reason to believe that a parent could have done anything to cause or prevent the birth of a baby with trisomy 13 or 18.
Because many babies born with trisomy 18 and trisomy 13 may not live beyond the first few days or weeks of life, parents may have to face the fact that the baby may never go home from the hospital.
Many times, parents are frightened and overwhelmed by the diagnosis of trisomy 18 and 13. They face difficult decisions about how to care for their baby.
Many resources available to help you during this time. These include early intervention services, hospice care, social workers, the hospital chaplain or clergyman, and genetic counselors. Turning to families who have or have had a baby with trisomy 18 or trisomy 13 can provide help and support because they have had many of the same questions and emotions.


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Rockies look to improve execution after opener
MILWAUKEE -- The Rockies hit three home runs and enjoyed winning-type pitching from right-handed starter Jhoulys Chacin, but their poor execution in several areas lead to the 5-4, 10-inning loss to the Brewers.
Obvious places to look were to pitchers Wilton Lopez, who entered the eighth with a two-run lead and left with a one-run deficit, and Adam Ottavino, who ended up losing the game in the 10th after Dexter Fowler tied the game with a homer in the ninth.
However, the Rockies' offense will have to execute better on the road, where the team is not as likely to display power as at hitter-friendly Coors Field.
The Rockies put five runners on base in the first and second innings but couldn't come up with a two-out hit. In the fourth, Wilin Rosario and Chris Nelson singled, but Chacin struck out when he couldn't execute a bunt. Fowler followed with a single to right, but Rosario misread it and couldn't score, and Nelson ran into an out when he didn't notice that Rosario was held up at third.
A traditionally poor-hitting road team, the Rockies had 12 hits to work with but scored only on the homers.
Manager Walt Weiss said Nelson's was a mistake of aggression, and the team can't be tentative. But the team has to execute crisply.
"We minimized an inning or two for them," Weiss said.
Thomas Harding is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Hardball in the Rockies, and follow him on Twitter @harding_at_mlb. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Breech Birth Woman-Wise
by Maggie Banks
[1998, Birthspirit Books; Hamilton, New Zealand; paperback.]
[Review first published in Midwifery Today Issue 48, Winter 1998, © 1998, Midwifery Today, Inc. Review by Jill Cohen.]
"Any midwife will feel the lick of the flame as she challenges the status quo," writes Maggie Banks in her new book. Banks should know. Involved with childbirth and woman care since 1972, she became a registered midwife in New Zealand in 1987 and started her homebirth practice in 1989. She assisted women seeking an alternative to the medical approach to breech birth and from these experiences compiled research based information that provides readers with the plain facts about breech birth.
This is a straightforward book that covers incidence and types of breech, reasons for breech presentation, diagnosis, concerns regarding breech, birth planning, positions for labor, assisting breech birth, and the follow-up. A thorough glossary helps the reader who is not familiar with medical terminology, and makes this book more accessible to everyone.
Only 3–4 percent of births are breech, says Banks. She then asks, "As low as this percentage is, what can we provide for the mother and baby?" The medicalization of breech has generated a high rate of automatic c-sections with no choice given to the birthing woman. While many studies and statistics have been accumulated for observational evidence, when women have not been given choice and cesareans have been performed on them, these statistics become merely circumstantial evidence. Thus "uncontrolled observations…do not answer what might have happened if a different form of care had been provided." Banks cites study after study which indicate that especially frank and complete breech with steady dilatation of the cervix and descent of the baby's presenting part are the best indicators of a woman's ability to give birth.
The photo essay in the chapter "Giving Birth" is not only stunning, it's awe-inspiring. Along with planning strategies, we meet a couple at home using a birthing pool for relaxation. The woman labors. Banks makes many suggestions, often captioned under the photo, taking a hands-off attitude. Positions are discussed and using them successfully demonstrates how very well birth works. I was so excited by the end of the chapter that I had to re-read it three more times!
In this age of technology, it's a breath of fresh air to read a work like this one. It is inspiring, builds confidence, creates practical choice and makes good sense. Mothers and midwives alike will learn from this book that breech birth does not mean automatic c-section. Banks provides her readers with sound information to help inform women and keep birth normal. Written for women and midwives in a very loving and encouraging style, this book shows that Maggie Banks really cares about women and birth.
Reviewer Jill Cohen is Associate Editor at Midwifery Today magazine and the editor of The Birthkit.


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Permit Auctions Net Nearly $150,000 for Texas Bighorn Sheep
SAN ANTONIO – Proceeds from a pair of auctioned permits to hunt Texas desert bighorn sheep total a whopping $150,000. The permits were auctioned at the recent Foundation for North American Wild Sheep convention here and money raised helps pay for future desert bighorn sheep conservation work in Texas.
"To anyone unfamiliar with the Texas bighorn sheep restoration program and big game hunting, the price tag for the right to hunt these magnificent animals may seem inflated," said Mike Berger, director of wildlife at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. "But it's the cause that fuels the bidding. These folks are investing in conservation."
The rewards of the hunt aren't too shabby, either. Since 1988, when TPWD reinstated hunting for desert bighorns on an extremely conservative basis, 53 permits have been issued. More than half of the rams harvested in Texas have qualified for the Boone and Crockett Club's big game record book.
Glenn Thurman, an avid hunter and conservationist from Mesquite, set a Texas record when he purchased the rights to hunt a bighorn ram for $102,000 at a Texas Bighorn Society fundraiser auction. On March 2, 2004, he set another state record, harvesting a ram on Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area with an official Boone and Crockett Club score of 180 0/8 points.
At this year's FNAWS auction, the first permit was purchased by Fort Worth hunter Terry Fricks, who will get the opportunity to hunt a desert bighorn ram at Elephant Mountain WMA. The other permit went to Randy Pittman, a Maryland hunter, for the right to hunt a bighorn on one of the Texas WMAs in the Trans Pecos.
Berger said the decision to offer the permits is based on evidence of additional surplus bighorn sheep observed during annual aerial census surveys. By conducting annual helicopter survey counts, TPWD biologists can ascertain not only how many animals are present, but also if there are surplus bighorn rams. The most recent survey documented 104 more sheep than last year, a 22 percent increase.
More than a century ago, wildlife biologists estimated there were about 500 desert bighorn sheep in Texas. About 50 years later, there were none. Today there are nearly 700 of these majestic animals in the state.
TPWD Bighorn Sheep Program Leader Clay Brewer points to the impressive increase in population as well as the record-book quality of Texas' bighorns as indicators of the success the restoration effort is having. "We issued eight hunting permits this past year, more than any other year," he added. "We've built a quality program in Texas," Brewer said. The proceeds go to things like habitat restoration and maintenance, technical guidance with private landowners and other research and monitoring efforts.
"Most bighorn hunters have the ability to hunt anywhere they choose," said Brewer. "They come to Texas because they recognize our restoration achievements, appreciate the direction we are headed, and want to invest in the future of the Texas bighorn program."
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On the way from their desert campus to the San Diego Section Division II swim prelims, El Centro Southwest High sophomore Brandon Crabtree and his teammates stopped for a tour of the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista.
"That inspired me big time," said Crabtree, who responded with a record performance on Thursday at Del Norte High.
Crabtree recorded a time of 20.54 seconds to break the boys 50-yard freestyle record (20.67) set in 2002 by Torrey Pines' Ryan Karlson. Then he followed with the top qualifying time in the 100 free (45.35), approaching the section's oldest record (45.21) established in 1989 by Mira Mira's Mike Picotte.
"Last year, I lost both events by (seemingly) milliseconds," Crabtree said. "I was hoping to come back strong. I just thought to myself, 'Train harder and come back next year.' "
Crabtree, who owns a best of 20.2 in the 50 free, will look for further improvement in the finals on Saturday at the same site.
The finals also will spotlight Bishop's junior Tom Anderson, who qualified last year but was instead beckoned that weekend by the national junior select program in the 16-and-under age group.
Anderson, who has qualified for this year's Olympic Trials, recorded the fastest qualifying time in the boys 100 backstroke and had the second-best behind defending champion Codi Saunders of Valhalla in the 200 individual medley.
"High school has been a great time," said Anderson, who lives in Rancho San Diego. "I've had a lot of fun competing with my friends. This is also a great opportunity to show what you're worth."
Through the national select team, Anderson got his first visit to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Col., with peers ranked in the top two in their respective events.
"You go through tough training mentally and physically along what they teach you (outside the pool)," Anderson said. "You're on track with kids as fast as you are, so it gives you more motivation."
Anderson, along with his top 100 back showing (52.21), set up a showdown in the 200 IM final with his showing (1:55.08) in a heat separate from Saunders (1:54.06).
"Tom Anderson is going to be big competition," said Saunders, a senior heading to the University of Columbia. "It makes me more nervous, but nerves are good for a race, and it will definitely push me to get my best time."
Saunders also looked to defend his title in the 100 breaststroke by recording the top qualifying time (57.74).
In the girls meet, Cathedral Catholic junior Ros Kackman positioned herself for two repeat titles with leading qualifying times in the 200 free (1:54.03) and 100 fly (58.37).
Valley Center junior Makayla Markey geared up to bid for double titles with top times in the girls 50 free (24.12) and 100 free (52.70).


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That is the storyline heading into Friday's matchup between the two, with the Lions winning their last two conference games over Heritage and Woodlan by a combined eight points.
Could the Railroaders end Leo's 25-game ACAC winning streak?
It is a tough question for The Pig to answer, but the Railroaders definitely have a shot. The offenses are prolific, with both teams averaging close to 35 points per game. Leo's Sam Waters and Garrett's Noah Follett are quarterbacks capable of making big plays with their arms and feet.
But The Pig believes this game will come down to defense, and that is a facet of this showdown that has to be worrisome if you are Garrett coach Chris DePew. Through seven games, the Railroaders are giving up 20 points per game and have held just one team (West Noble) in single digits.
Meanwhile, the Lions are holding opponents to 8.5 points a contest, including a pair of shutouts. Leo is not going to shut out Garrett on Friday night, but The Pig believes if the Railroaders are going to win this game, they are going to have to find a way to slow down Leo.
When Heritage took the Lions to overtime in an eventual 13-10 defeat a few weeks ago, it was the fewest points scored by a Leo team in the regular season since a 16-13 defeat to Whitko in 2008. Sure, it was rainy and muddy that Friday night, but the Patriots played on the same field as Leo. Coach Dean Lehrman showed that there is a way to limit the Leo offense.
Can the Railroaders do it? Ah, what the heck, The Pig wants to see some intrigue pumped back into the ACAC. Garrett by 2.
In other bacon bits:
- The Pig has a soft spot for the Totem Pole game between North Side and South Side. The Redskins are looking for their third consecutive victory in the series, the first time that has happened since the program beat the Archers five consecutive times from 1994 to 1998.
Two straight defeats in big games has to have North Side reeling. Coach Ryan Hall has boasted all year about his senior leadership. Those seniors must step up to right the ship before this rivalry game against an improving South Side squad that has gone 2-2 in its last four games, with the two losses coming by a combined 10 points.
- So many people are already talking about the NHC battle of the unbeatens next week between New Haven and Homestead. The Pig believes East Noble may have something to say about that as it takes on the Bulldogs this week.
The Knights embarrassed Columbia City in a 79-7 victory last Friday night. If East Noble's offense continues to play the way it has the last two weeks, the Bulldogs will enter next week's matchup with the Spartans 7-1.
Looking ahead to Friday:
Let's talk Leo and this conference. The Lions have dominated it in recent years, a close game here or there, but mostly overpowered teams. Now, they are coming off back-to-back close contests. Is this good for the league?
You guys would like nothing more than to be the team that ends their streak.
Leo gets so much credit for scoring points, but you guys are right there with them, scoring more points, albeit Leo with one less game, talk about your offense.
While there are two prolific offenses on the field, is this game going to come down to defense?


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Transitions To Alternative Transportation Technologies: A Focus on Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
October 7 @ 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - FRNY G140
Purdue University
Dr. Michael P. Ramage
Executive Vice President (retired)
Exxon Mobil Research and Engineering Company
"Transitions To Alternative Transportation Technologies: A Focus on Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles"
October 7, 2010
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
The nation has compelling reasons to reduce its consumption of oil and emissions of carbon dioxide. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) promise to contribute to both goals by allowing some miles to be driven on electricity drawn from the grid, with an internal combustion engine that kicks in when the batteries are discharged. However, while battery technology has made great strides in recent years, batteries are still very expensive.
This report builds on a 2008 National Research Council (NRC) report on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (HFCVs).1 In accordance with the committee's statement of task, the present report
1. Reviews the current and projected technology status of PHEVs.
2. Considers the factors that will affect how rapidly PHEVs could enter the marketplace, including the interface with the electric transmission and distribution (T&D) system.
3. Determines a maximum practical penetration rate for PHEVs consistent with the time frame and factors considered in the 2008 Hydrogen Report.
4. Incorporates PHEVs into the models used in the hydrogen study to estimate the costs and impacts on petroleum consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Michael P. Ramage is retired Executive Vice President, ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company. Previously he was Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, and Director of Mobil Oil Corporation. Dr. Ramage held a number of positions at Mobil including Research Associate, Manager of Process Research and Development, General Manager of Exploration and Producing Research and Technical Service, Vice President of Engineering, and President of Mobil Technology Company. He has broad experience in many aspects of the petroleum and chemical industries. Dr. Ramage has served on a number of university visiting committees and was a member of the Government University Industrial Research Roundtable. He was a Director of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He is a member of several professional organizations, and the Energy Advisory Board of Purdue University. Dr. Ramage chaired the National Research Council reports "The Hydrogen Economy: Opportunities, Costs, Barriers, and R&D Needs", "Resource Requirements for a Hydrogen Economy", "Alternative Liquid Transportation Fuels from Coal and Biomass", and "Transitions To Alternative Transportation Technologies : A Focus on Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles". He was also a member of the NRC Americas Energy Future Committee. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and has served on the NAE Council. Dr. Ramage has B.S., M.S., Ph.D., and HDR degrees in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University.


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I don't understand how missing a 49 yard field goal is "the biggest choke job in history". It would be like I just flipped a coin and it came up heads, so I conclude that tails just made the biggest choke ever. It was a 50-50 play!
I, and I guarantee many others, consider the Scott Norwood field goal miss one of the biggest choke jobs in Super bowl history!


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An Abdominal Stretch Special: Final Wrestlemania Thoughts
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Welcome everybody to THE DAY. It's here. It's April 1st. It's Wrestlemania XXVII. Now for a lot of people, this is a very exciting day. For some, it's going to be more fun pulling April Fool's jokes on your friends. But this is a special edition of The Abdominal Stretch that's going to focus solely on today.
Earlier this week, I posted my "Not Your Typical" WM predictions, where I talked about situations that I predict will happen. Not just, who will win the matches, but the circumstances that will surround the outcomes of these matches, along with other things that aren't exactly scheduled but I said they would happen anyway, such as a Stone Cold sighting, Michael Cole getting kicked off commentary for JR, and Funkasaurus doing a dance. In light of some reports that have been blowing up on this site this week though, i feel that there are a few things I'd like to discuss, and I will conclude this with my reasoning behind why I'm predicting a Cena heel turn and the ending of the match being in the style of Cena selling out to McMahon. So, let's get started shall we.
Brock Lesnar's Return
I feel that this year's WM is overloaded with the stars of yesterday. They're pretty much carrying this year's WM as it is. That's all well and good. Today's stars aren't quite ready yet. But when there's so much emphasis on the older stars coming back to draw buys and revolving the business around them, it holds today's stars back. I mean, for the last few months, there's been talk about CM Punk vs Stone Cold at next year's Wrestlemania. When is enough, enough?
Before I get off track and rant about what I've already said, the reason I bring this up is because of the reports of Brock Lesnar's apparent signing. It's bad enough they've signed A-Train back to be Fat Hakushi, now they apparently bring back Brock Lesnar? All I can really ask is, why? I wasn't much of a fan and wasn't sorry to see him go. And I know he has fans and if he comes back, I guess it's cool and all. But one thing I disagree with, and I feel is unnecessary and very much not needed, is his involvement at WM, and you know it's going to happen. I predicted that Rock vs Cena doesn't end cleanly. I'll get more into that to close this blog out. But now, there's no chance that this match goes off without Brock Lesnar's involvement and that totally sucks. I shouldn't say no chance, but a slim chance. And I don't think he needs to get involved. Show him in the stands, and be done with it. Then hype his return on Raw. Bring him back to do what he needs to do. Not ruin what's already in place. And don't believe any report that you read, stating that WWE's plans were to have this happen all along. Because that's bull.
No Win Situations?
Now that my emotional rant and personal feelings toward the Lesnar thing are out of the way, I'm going to go back to blogging objectively. Have you wondered what the results of some of the matches at WM will mean? Obviously, some of the matches will end in a style that will carry on a feud, but the GM match isn't set up that way. I'm trying to figure out where the winning situation lies in this match. You take some of your most talented stars of today, and throw them into this meaningless filler match where they'll be overshadowed by even the Divas match. And the end result will be either No More Teddy Long...or No More John Laurenaitis. Should either of them really have to go? I hate Johnny Ace and will be very annoyed having to watch him on both Raw and Smackdown, but he does bring a fairly okay element as far as heel heat and his endorsement of Otunga is doing the Harvard grad good. So, where's the winning situation here?
Has anyone actually thought about what would truly happen once the Punk/Jericho match is over? If Jericho wins, Punk loses his steam as becoming the top face. Granted, with Rock and Cena in the picture on a weekly basis, he's taken a back seat anyway. But what about life after WM XXVIII? Rock will be gone, Cena will be whatever direction they're planning with him, and Punk is going have to pick his momentum back up to being the top face again. However, what does it do to Jericho's cred if he loses? All this End of the World talk and he blew his return. Then his End of the World stuff for Royal Rumble, and he failed there. Now he gets his title match and loses? That basically makes him the best in the world at being a bag of hot air.
Why I Predict John Cena Will Turn Heel at Wrestlemania
I'm going to close out this blog with my thoughts on a Cena heel turn to win the match. I know I've discussed how I think it will happen. And I've had comments on that blog where people think Cena will win cleanly, etc. Here's the thing. If this WM was taking place anywhere else in the world, then I would agree with that notion 100%. But it's in The Rock's home town. There is no way Cena wins clean in Rock's home town.
While some of my predictions may be a little far-fetched, or all too good to be true, this is one prediction I feel strongly about. I chose the "Sell his Soul to the Devil, McMahon" ending because there are some ironic similarities. The PPV is taking place on April 1st, which is the same date as WM XVII when Austin sold his soul to McMahon and turned heel. Also at that PPV, Undertaker fought HHH. I'm sure both are just a coincidence but, there's more to consider. Cena has done about two or three promos where he states he "must win" or "has to win" or "will do anything to win". Also, tis past Monday, he mentioned how he, unlike Rock and everyone else, was the only one to not turn his back on the fans. Kiss of Death if you ask me. Plus, it would be easy to involve McMahon with an angle like, "Rock left the company high and dry and yada yada". It's the Cena heel turn that makes sense. It's also one of the most logical endings to the match. I don't think we're going to get a Cena/Rock trilogy...though I wouldn't put it past the WWE to do something so asinine. And Cena's heel turn can be short lived, just like Austin's was.
Of course, I now need to take into consideration, the possibility, or I should say, likelihood of Brock Lesnar's involvement. So this prediction, much like my prediction of The Miz turning face, could be flushed right down the toilet with this recent chain of events.
I hope you enjoyed this Abdominal Stretch Special. Today's the day. Wrestlemania XXVIII is now upon us. Enjoy the show everyone. I'm hoping for a great event.
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Japanese Players Move Up the Automation Rankings
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OH HELL YEH! We should TOTALLY tank for Zeller, he's totally going to pan out to be a superstar a la Kobe, LeBron, Wade, Durant, CP3, etc. Instant offense, instant leadership, instant Hoosier recognition (thus tickets sold). I mean, look at Charlotte! Worst record in the league last year, now they're killing the league with Anthony Davis! Greatest idea ever, I can't believe I didn't think of it sooner.
The Indiana Pacers will never win a draft lottery, tanking or not, worst record or not, trading their best player(s) for **** or not, as long as David Stern is still running the draft (which means, up until next year).
However, what makes you think Zeller isn't going to stick around IU, especially if they don't win the championship? Then we'll have tanked for no reason. Zeller already stayed one year, maybe he's one of those idiots who stays to get his degree, only to get drafted, not show up mentally, and disappoint most people who support him despite his "championship experience" and "hustle" and "beast mode" nature (Hansbro).
Maybe in 2-3 years (when we still haven't won a championship, when Cody finally graduates, and when David Stern is no longer in office), we can trade all our best players (Granger, PG, Hibbert, Hill, whoever is "best" then) to the Lakers or Heat or Celtics or something awesome, for some really bad draft picks. Then we can fail the rest of the season so our draft pick skies. When we maybe, possibly, finally win the draft lottery, we can rebuild this team (again), this time around your superstar Cody Zeller, and see how we do for the next 4-8 years.
Seriously, people, tanking is despicable. Why waste a whole season playing competitive basketball, completely losing the fanbase they worked so hard to gain, just to RISK getting a draft pick high enough to pick some Hoosier? One whose career would likely be overshadowed by the fact that the Pacers picked him with the #1 pick, and Detroit stole Shabazz Muhammad at #2, who ended up becoming the next prodigious incarnation of the "superstar" class. That would be our luck. Do you understand how this works now? Just play good basketball, trade for a decent pick, and let some other team **** up their own season to make us better.


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Kitchen Crashers is Coming Up
Happy Friday!I hope you are enjoying the virtual home tour of Blog Cabin 2012 and entering twice online daily for your chance to win our fabulous midcoast Maine getaway. I've got my fingers crossed for you.Don't forget to tune in on Monday, August 20, for the second episode in our Blog Cabin 2012 series. The Kitchen Crashers crew descends on Blog Cabin to overhaul and transform the home's most important space.Today, I invite you to watch a little teaser video we shot while Alison Victoria was filming on location with this year's show host Chris Grundy. Take a peek and then check out the how-to projects (build a coffee bar, build a reclaimed wood dining table and craft a butcher block cutting board) from Monday night's episode. Cheers!


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The first rule of democracy club is you have to talk about democracy club. No repeating slogans without understanding issues, no reinforcing falsehoods because you can't be bothered to investigate the truth yourself and, most of all, no laying claim to your rights as an individual under the Constitution if you can't also accept the responsibilities of individuals in participatory government. Democracy must be an ongoing public dialogue.
Democracy is, after all, a club. It's government by "we the people," not by "I the person," meaning we hold the rights of individuals to be sacrosanct—a tool for developing a society of laws that protect and benefit the common good. The individual doesn't get to drop out of participating, at least not if he or she wants to dialogue about what best represents the common good.
When Santa Fe Tea Party members turned up at a Sept. 15 public study session for the Santa Fe County Sustainable Land Development Plan to denounce the effort as government interference with the rights of individual property owners—without having attended any of the previous and exhaustive public input sessions and, allegedly, without having bothered to read the plan—they forgot they were part of a club.
You see, you've got the individual right to walk around naked (on your own property) but, if you pee on me (maybe over your fence), then you've compromised the common good. This is why passing out copies of the Constitution to county commissioners—as Tea Party representatives did—is the act of confused people engaged in a confused movement who are failing to have any real conversation about democracy.
You may have the right to be secure in your person and in your property under the Constitution, but everyone else does, too. Thus, the common good demands a set of regulations to guide the practices in which we engage on our secure property—not for the purpose of infringing on rights but precisely so that everyone's (remember that word "we"?) rights are equally protected.
Commissioner Mike Anaya proved himself to be somewhat confused on this issue when he agreed with the need for a vision of the future in terms of land-use planning, but suggested there are too many regulations and that it needs to be easier for people to build. Therefore, he suggested, the county should stop dictating how homes are placed or requiring certain energy efficiencies and water-harvesting schemes.
But homes are placed according to setbacks (that protect the individual and property rights of neighbors), easements (ditto) and structural safety. Stripping away these considerations strips away the common good. Water harvesting may be expensive (or at least perceived to be expensive), but we're talking about the management of a key natural resource and national security consideration that belongs to "we the people." If our democratically-chosen representatives don't take charge of shepherding this limited resource, then we risk sacrificing the common good because a relative few individuals mistake disregard for conservation as an individual right.
If the GOP's recently unveiled "A Pledge to America" had been available, I'm sure it, too, would have been passed out at the study session. It's a rambling, spiteful document that claims "an arrogant and out-of-touch government of self-appointed elites makes decisions, issues mandates and enacts laws without accepting or requesting the input of the many," before going on to arrogantly self-appoint its own mandates as necessary without the input of anyone, much less an election.
But because the "pledge" is filled with the rhetoric of the pseudo-disenfranchised—people who believe they are not well-represented by government because they don't take the time to participate in government—it strikes all the right chords for people who like to imagine their rights are being violated, even as they sit silent while the actual rights of others (immigrants, suspected terrorists, gay people, women) are violated as a matter of routine.
The "pledge" tacitly promises to continue this process in thinly-veiled language ("establish operational control of the border"; "honor families, traditional marriage, life…and faith-based organizations"; "enact an overarching detention policy for terrorist combatants"). This is no pledge at all but, rather, a list of keywords designed to appease people who have accepted that certain words represent their desires. Such a document only will be accepted by people who, despite presumptions of being an engaged electorate, have resigned themselves to being talked to, rather than to talking.
Because, when you agree to talk, you agree that discussion constitutes a back-and-forth of ideas and an exchange of opinions designed to arrive at some final conclusion. And when you agree to talk about democracy club, you agree to an individual responsibility to the common good.
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In season now: strawberries, fresh garlic, garlic scapes, spring carrots, radishes, and onions, hakurei turnips, sugar snap peas, fava beans.
In season soon: basil, raspberries, blueberries, field tomatoes.
This week we saw sweet spring varieties of radishes, carrots, onions, and other late winter staples. Also at the market: some of the first outdoor tomatoes of the year, fresh purslane and chamomile, and some good looking red raspberries. Plus carrot nuggets! Take a spin through the slideshow to see everything we saw at the market this week.
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Spot has been adopted!
These kittens were born at Peninsula Humane Society soon after their mother was surrendered there on July 26. PCW took mom and babies in at 2 days of age. All are thriving and have had a loving home with lots of human interaction.Spot is so named because of a cute little dot on his nose. He is the largest of the three kittens. Spot is active and always ready for play. He's a sweet and affectionate boy.For young kittens they do best with a playmate. Spot has two siblings and a mom. Spot will be neutered on October 10th and available for delivery a day or two later.


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In Regional Roundup, we've gathered the top stories from each of our eight weekly newspapers each week. Here are the regional stories you don't want to miss from July 4 to July 10.
Referendum petition opposes aurora parking lot project
A group of residents, upset by the city's plans to construct a new parking lot downtown and remove a ballfield, is circulating a referendum petition that it hopes will put the issue on the November ballot.
Cuyahoga Falls man convicted of lesser charge in rape trial; jury finds him guilty of sexual battery
A Summit County jury returned a verdict of not guilty of rap, but guilty of sexual battery, a felony of the third degree, in the trial of a Cuyahoga Falls man on July 3.
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BUS users across the county are being urged to check bus timetables ahead of a number of changes to services taking place next month from September 1.
The changes come after the largest ever County Council consultation earlier this year into the future of subsidised services.
Around 20 per cent of journeys are currently made on subsidised services and the consultation attracted around 8,500 responses.
Based on the feedback received and a service-by-service review the original plans to withdraw £3million used to subsidise routes, changed considerably.
A total of 73 services currently subsidised will now continue, 14 of which will run on a commercial basis.
This means those linking schools, rural areas, health services and providing links to essential shopping areas will largely remain in place with some changes including to routes and frequency levels.
In addition to the alterations to previously subsidised buses a number of commercial services are also being altered so all passengers are being advised to check ahead of September 1.
One of the major changes will see Worcester's Park and Ride W1 service cancelled from next month.
Councillor John Smith, county council cabinet member for Highways, said: "We listened to the views of everyone that got in touch during the consultation and took a considered approach when it came to taking this difficult decision. The final outcome means the vast majority of passengers are still able to access public transport, whether that be subsidised or commercially operated, whilst at the same time realising a £1.4million a year saving for the taxpayer."
Passengers can visit worcestershire.gov.uk/bustimetables, for information on all routes, including those that will change, from September 1.
Assistance on planning journeys by bus around Worcestershire can also be found at
traveline.info or by calling Traveline on 0871 200 2233.


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Caley Quinn and Easter Raath-Swaziland Volunteers: Sean and Richie "Do-Gooders"
Have you ever heard the term before? Do-gooder? I've always heard it used oddly as a NEGATIVE term! Never understood that. How could doing good for others be anything but a positive? Isn't it something we should all strive for? Well, hopefully we can change the perception. I present a new running series of blogs- the Sean and Richie Do-Gooders of the Week. Here are our first winners!


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Anyone watch the MyThrow video of Alex Geisinger at the USADGC? His form looks weird, I'd be curious on comments, but check out the video at about 5:21 for a 600' bomb on #17 at the Toboggan Course..crazy! 20 years old, second year playing disc golf.
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I have a tripod for each of my cameras, I have this Hama Star 61 Tripod for my DLSR, and I have the Hama Traveller Mini Tripod for my compact camera. I could also use this Star 61 tripod with my compact camera if I wanted to, but I don't really see the point, if I'm going to the trouble of lugging around a full size tripod then I may as well take my DLSR camera with me - a Nikon D5000. It was actually my husband that bought both of the tripods for me, he bought them as I'm far too shaky and I really don't have a steady hand when taking photos, he was forever laughing at my lack of photography skills and so he decided to try and help me out by buying me the two tripods.
The Hama Star 61 is apparently an entry level tripod, I guess that means for beginners hey, well that would certainly be me then! It's a really lightweight tripod, I think that I always expected tripods to be really heavy, but this one isn't. It's quite a sleek and slim tripod, and it's made of aluminium, it's in a champagne colour rather than a silver or a black. It even comes with its own black tripod bag that you can just sling over your shoulder when you're out and about with your tripod.
It has a little plate that you attach on to the bottom of your camera (a quick release attachment platform, so my husband tells me!), which then easily slots on to the top of the tripod, and then clips in or releases with just a quick pull on the catch. You can buy replacement quick release platforms should you ever lose it, my husband did buy me a spare one as I do always tend to lose things! This does hold your camera securely and you don't need to worry that it will fall off. The tripod will hold a camera up to 4kg in weight.
The three tripod legs are easily adjustable, and all adjust independently of one another so that you can get the tripod level even on uneven ground. They pull out in two separate sections which then lock into position wherever you need them to be, and they are all attached to the centre column for added stability. The centre column is also adjustable in height as well, this twists up to adjust the height, and then again will lock into position. The 'base bit' of the tripod has a spirit level on so you can check that you have it level. The tripod will go from a minimum height of 60cm to a maximum height of 153cm. The tripod has sturdy flexible rubber feet so that it won't slip on a slippery surface.
Because the tripod is quite lightweight I sometimes kind of think that it isn't quite stable enough, this is especially apparent if it's a little bit windy, I sometimes think that it might just blow over! You can solve this by weighting the tripod down with something, there's a little hook underneath the central column on the tripod where you can hang something to weight it down and to stabalise it if needs be. I will normally just hang my camera bag here, which works fine.
The 'top' (see my lack of technical terms here!) of the tripod where you place your camera is fully adjustable with a large comfortable lever, you can take shots at a wide range of angles and you can even rotate and position your camera to take portrait shots rather than just landscape shots. When you have your camera in the desired position then you just twist the little knob at the side to lock the 'top' into position. The 'top' of the tripod has another spirit level, again so you can check you have it level.
I have noticed over time that this doesn't lock into position at tightly as it once did, I'm finding now (after 18 months) that sometimes if I have my camera angled downwards that even after I have locked the top into position it will droop slightly a little bit further than I intended.
The tripod takes a little bit of getting used to at first as there's so many different bits that need adjusting and moving to set it up, and then to get the right height and angle for your shot etc. It used to take me quite a while at first, but with practice I got much quicker and it takes me no time at all now.
I have to say that this has really helped me to take clearer, crisper shots, obviously it hasn't turned me into David Bailey overnight, but it is definitely a handy thing to have to take great photos. I don't always take this out as a tripod is a bulky thing to carry around with you, I do always take it on holiday though and have got some great shots from using the tripod with my camera rather than just trying to stand as still as possible and shake as little as possible myself! It's also good for using the self timer feature, or the time delay feature on my camera. I'm in the process of trying to set up my own cupcake baking business and I've got some great photos of my cakes and cupcakes using the tripod to take the shots.
As I said earlier my husband bought this for me and he says that he seems to remember it being in the region of around £35.00, I personally think that this is expensive for an entry level tripod, but apparently tripods are quite expensive, especially the good quality ones. I've had this for around 18 months now it has had quite a bit of use, I definitely think that I would get the use out of a more substantial, more expensive tripod, maybe he'll stump up for a better quality one for me if I ask him nicely!
I purchased the Hama Star 61 tripod for use in my place of work, having found it on amazon at a decent price. I now use it on a weekly basis with a Canon Legria HFS10 Digital Video Camera, for recording interviews and short films at tradeshows, (for which it is absolutely ideal) as well as occasionally on our office socials.
Assembling and disassembling the Hama Star 61 is relatively simple, and can be done in around 30 seconds, once you know what you are doing. As an inexperienced user of this kind of tripod, it initially took me quite a while to work out how each of the adjustable sections worked, and how to ensure everything was secure before attaching my camera.
When attaching the camera, there is a handy, removable plate which is a simple but useful feature. You can detach the plate, secure any type of camera to it, and then clip it back in place without interfering with the set up of the tripod.
Having familiarised myself with the tripod's features in recent weeks, I've found the individually adjustable legs to be a great benefit. Combined with the built-in spirit levels, this has really helped me to position the camera for straight and level shots; it's amazing how many uneven floors and obstacles you find while filming at tradeshows!
I've found the tripod is perfect for travelling to visit clients and attend tradeshows. It's is easily packed up into the handy carry case (which is included), and is relatively compact when stowed. It is also extremely lightweight, making it very easily portable.
The camera I use with this tripod is a Canon Video Camera, which is relatively small and light itself. As a result the tripod provides ample support and steadiness for our use. I've stated the low weight as a great advantage for portability, but this could have negative implications when using heavier cameras and accessories/lenses, or when working outside in harsher weather conditions. If using a larger video camera or SLR camera, you may require something more substantial than this unit to provide sufficient support.
Although I primarily use the Hama Star 61 with a digital video camera, I usually take static shots, and do little in terms of panning and moving. When I do, I've occasionally found this to be a little clunky and clumsy, and found it difficult to make the right adjustments to allow the camera to move and pivot freely whilst still remaining stable and secure. This is only a minor gripe, and I'm sure I will become better with practice!
In very basic terms, the tripod also looks smart and professional, and appears well made. Although my work hasn't subjected it to the most rigorous physical testing, it has stood up well to extended use each week.
The Hama Star 61 is a very good tripod for a beginner or possibly intermediate user, or within a small to medium business (as is the case for me). When used with a smaller camera or video camera it is absolutely ideal!
EDIT: Following a helpful comment below, I'd like to clarify my recommendation of this tripod for small businesses. I don't work for a photography business and I'm quite inexperienced with tripods and video cameras. I work for a recruitment company, and we often take the kit with us to shows or conduct interviews to go on our website and youtube. I believe other small businesses with a desire to create smart video content would benefit from this basic tripod.
Having come across the Hama Star 61 on Amazon for a bargain price I decided I needed a new tripod! I have found that, although the tripod does its job very well it is perhaps a little bit too light when it is very windy. Obviously the weight of the tripod is a big plus point when in transit, but I have owned more sturdy tripods in the past and havnt complained about them being too heavy. there is a hook on the tripod and I usually hand something on there, either my camera equipment or a bag just to add some stability. There are many movements on this tripod, so small adjustments can be made with ease, although at first it can be just a case of working things out.
I would suggest you give it a go before going out with it, work out the many adjustables and see what works best for you. The last thing you want to be worrying about is the camera angle when you are setting up a shot, the tripod doesnt need to be fussy and this one is very simple to operate. The tripod helps me achieve near perfect panoramic shots with the pan handle and also allows for many degrees of tilting.
For beginners I would say this is the perfect value option as it would accomodate smaller to mid sized cameras. I would say that if you have a DSLR then you might look for something more substantial, though. Another gripe would be the plastic plate for attaching cameras to, again I would say this could be a stumbling block for DSLR owners as it isnt really equipped to take the larger sized cameras.
Overall this a great budget tripod for beginners and intermediates as it is simple to use and comes with its own carry case. For the professionals unfortunately this wont suit most of your needs.
I had been searching for a new tripod to replace my unbelievably heavy and cumbersome one when I happened to stumble across the Hama Star 61.
This light-weight aluminium entry level tripod is very well designed and built making it perfect for lugging around where ever you happen to be.
It can take a good sized camera and lens as well (advised max of around 2.5kg) - making it a definite bonus, if like myself, you've been looking for something compact and light but able of holding a larger SLR/DSLR and lens.
Although, if using larger lenses it would be advisable, as ever, to use the correct weighting and support on the lens itself to make sure you don't end up toppling over!
One huge plus point in favour of this tripod is the ability to move the legs independently of each other. I have had tripods in the past which don't have this feature and you can spend a long time trying to sort them all out evenly - especially if you happen to be on uneven terrain.
The only improvement to this could be an addition of spikes/support on the feet to add stability.
In addition to the independently moving legs you also have a couple of other very nifty features - including a handle on the body of the tripod and two very handy spirit levels which really do help you ensure a straight and level shot.
I managed to pick this tripod up at Asda recently for just shy of £10 which in my opinion is utterly fantastic. Looking around online you can take this little beauty away for as little as £15.
Well worth a try!
The Hama 61 is constructed from lightweight aluminium and is considered an entry level tripod that is both stylish and durable. There are a number of features that I particularly like about this tripod:
I really like the look of this tripod. It has a kind of metallic tarnished champagne finish with black trimmings. It makes a change from the ubiquitous boring aluminium grey or plain old black.
It's light but not too light. It should be fine for most medium sized SLRs and video cameras but perhaps not for the heavier type video cameras.
Its legs can move independently from one another. Some tripods have legs that are interconnected, and these can be quite difficult and frustrating to level on uneven ground.
There is a handle on the tripod stem. This is very useful as it allows you to easily carry it around without a case.
This is the first tripod I have used or seen that has spirit levels to give you an indication if the shot is level with the horizon. This tripod has two spirit levels: one at the head and one at the base where the three legs join together; a pretty good idea I think. One missing feature is spikes on the feet.
I bought my Hama Star 61 online at Argos for around £30 and would highly recommend it at that price. However, I have since seen it for around £20 including bag at www.picstop.co.uk - a bargain!
Technical Summary
- Ideal for photo and video
- 3-way tripod head with quick release plate
- With crank for continuously variable height adjustment of centre column
- With rubber feet
- Aluminium legs, dia.20mm
- Closed length: 60cm
- Fully extended length: 153cm
- Holds up to 3,0kg
- Weight: 1220g
- Incl. bag
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Market Fresh Produce has promoted one of its category managers to a newly created position.
Shanan Cox, most recently the sweet potato category manager for Nixa, Mo.-based Market Fresh, is now director of supply and distribution, according to a company news release.
Cox, who joined Market Fresh in 2011 as a vendor managed inventory specialist, will work closely with Tyler Phipps, Market Fresh's director of field operations, on the company's procurement process.
Cox also will provide leadership for the vendor managed inventory process and manage the company's category management group.
"In Shanan's brief tenure with us, she has proven to be a true leader," Mike Kemp, Market Fresh's senior director of business development, said in the release. "She has a very bright future at Market Fresh, as we continue to grow through acquisitions as well as our continued organic sales growth."
Cox, who earned bachelor's and M.B.A. degrees from Missouri State University, worked for Sara Lee before joining Market Fresh.


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Fabled Jerusalem: Steeped in History, Politics, and Religion
Before Columbus and the illustrious class of 1500, many maps of the world showed Jerusalem as the center of the world. Jerusalem — holy, treasured, and long fought after among the three great monotheistic religions — has been destroyed and rebuilt 14 times. Its fabled walls are so strong that its defeats often came by starve-'em-out sieges.
The city's religious focal point is Temple Mount — considered by many to be both the starting point or foundation stone of creation, and the closest place on earth to God in heaven. That's why Abraham came here to sacrifice his son, Isaac. The golden Dome of the Rock, one of the most sacred sights in Islam, marks its summit. For Muslims, this rock, which marks the Altar of Isaac, is the third most holy place in Islam. While the Muslims have worshipped here since around the mid-600s, the first Jewish temple was built in Jerusalem in 925 B.C. And when debating who most belongs in Jerusalem, many are quick to note that Jerusalem is mentioned 676 times in the Bible but not once in the Koran.
Local Christians like to believe that God is everywhere but all prayers go through Jerusalem (as if it's a cell-phone tower), and the Holy Spirit comes down to us via Jerusalem. I was told that there's a golden phone with direct connection to God at the Vatican. To make a call, it costs $1,000. And there's a golden phone offering the same service in Jerusalem, where the same call cost only 25 cents. When I asked why, I was told, "It's a local call."
People in Tel Aviv told me many don't like the religiosity of Jerusalem. "The cities have two different mindsets. The sea makes you open. There's no sea in Jerusalem and no beach. In Jerusalem, everybody is political, religious, or a tourist."
Jerusalem has a tiny historic core. Its dense and complex "old town" is contained within a mighty two-mile-long Ottoman wall. The old city within the wall is divided into four distinct quarters: Armenian (with 2,000 people); Christian (with 6,000); Jewish (with 6,000); and Muslim (with 22,000 people).
The Jewish quarter of old Jerusalem was mostly destroyed between 1948 and 1967 — its stones used as a quarry during the Muslim occupation. Since 1967 it eventually came back into Jewish hands. You can identify it by the new construction using creamy Jerusalem stone (of which the entire city is built) and by the lack of satellite dishes (though planners in the 1970s decided to bury cables for aesthetic reasons). About 90 percent of the old town Jews are Orthodox and don't watch TV.
The Western Wall, the holiest place on earth for Jews, wasn't designed to be that way. About 2,000 years ago, it was just the retaining wall that supported the main Jewish temple. When the Temple was destroyed in A.D. 70, the Jews went into exile. Over the centuries, throughout the diaspora, Jews returning to Jerusalem came here — to all that was left of their temple — to pray and mourn its destruction. That's why it is often called "The Wailing Wall."
Today, of Jerusalem's 800,000 people, about two-thirds are Jewish and one-third are Arabs. And of the Arabs, 80 percent are Muslim and maybe 20 percent are Christian. The Arab Christian population of Israel and the Palestinian Territories goes back to the original fishers of men. The old town is fraught with endless little struggles. For example, the volume of call to prayer is turned up high, just to make a statement from Muslims and to annoy the Jews.
One of the most fascinating quarters of Jerusalem is Mea She'arim, the city's ultra-Orthodox neighborhood. Since its population takes the Shabbat (Saturday) very seriously, Friday is a huge day as all are busy preparing for their holy day of rest. Many Israelis see these most conservative of Jews as leaders of their faith. And many others see them in a negative way. One modern and secular local told me, "To these Hassidic Jews, I — with my modern ways — am the enemy. And to me, they are parasites. They don't work. Our taxes pay them to just sit around and learn the Torah. Their job is to be religious. They speak Yiddish because Hebrew is not for small talk. It's a holy language."
Until 1948 Jerusalem was united. Then, after Israel won its independence, a green line divided the city, marking the border between Israel and Jordan, and giving Jordan control of the entire old city. Jews didn't even have access to their beloved Western Wall. Since 1967, the city is united again with all religions having access to their various sacred places in town. While the Green Line is gone as a political border, it survives as a cultural one with the Jordanian side being more Arab and Muslim, and the Israeli side more Jewish.


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If you're into data visualizations at all, then you're going to be familiar with Simon Rogers of the Guardian data blog. They tell incredible stories using data and they're a leader in the industry for data journalism. I was elated when Simon agreed to be interviewed for a Data Story to talk about his work in data journalism.
1. How does your department find its data and choose which sources to use? It really varies. Sometimes it's breaking news, such as Hurricane Sandy. That led us to do this map showing every verified event as we felt the raw information was too difficult for most people to find. Sometimes there's a dataset that's been released that we feel really needs questioning and investigation. Other times it's down to a hunch that it might be interesting. After the Denver shootings we did this post looking at gun ownership and homicide rates around the world; so it can be something as serious as that – or as weird as a list of Doctor Who villains (personal obsessions can come into the process…)
2. What do you find first? The stories you want to tell or data that can tell stories?
It's all about the stories, so I would say it goes that way round. It's good to start examining a datasource with an idea in mind of what you're looking for. Otherwise the whole thing just gets too unmanageable.
3. You majored in journalism. How did you end up pursuing data journalism, and what skills did you need to learn along the way?
After 9/11 (which was my second day on the newsdesk) I was told to work with the graphics team to help tell those stories. And I found myself coming back to that role in between editing the science section. During that process, I started getting better at working with spreadsheets and just collecting data, often just make my job easier. You don't want to keep having to search for Carbon emissions data anew each time you're doing a story on climate change. In around 2006 or 2007, Adrian Holovaty came and gave a talk at the Guardian to staff and I thought 'that sounds like a job – and it's not a long way away from what I'm doing already'. So, when we launched the Datablog in early 2009, it was just a matter of surfacing data we already had. In the meantime, I've learnt a load of tools, but mainly work with Excel, Google refine, Fusion tables and free viz tools like tableau and Datawrapper.
4. The Guardian has incredible visualizations. As a data journalist, how do you work with your graphic artists to tell a story?
We can't each do everything. I can make a map, but it will be miles better if a designer does it and the Guardian has some great graphic designers and a brilliant graphic team. But what I can do is get the right information they need and get it in the right format, and really help with telling the story.
5. The Guardian is trying to be a repository for all open government data? What data do you wish was more readily available?
Basic spending data. It should be easy to find but just getting a total amount that each UK government department spends is always a nightmare involving PDFs. It's not good having ultra-granular spending figures if we can't get the totals.
6. You recently told a story about how people are using homophobic language on Twitter (The No Homophobes guide to language on Twitter). What other stories would you like to tell around social data?
That was actually showcasing amazing work on the web – which we do a lot now. I'm fascinated by the way that people use social media and how they use it in conjunction with other media – ie people tweeting while they're watching TV, for instance. The way that people use Twitter in a crisis is fascinating – and how we share images too.
Thanks to Simon for the interview! If you have any suggestions on future Data Stories, please let us know in the comments.
Past Data Stories:
Hilary Mason, Chief Data Scientist of bitly
Lada Adamic of Michigan on information networks
Mel Hogan of CU Boulder on digital archiving
Liv Buli of Next Big Sound, the world's first music data journalist
Sherry Emery of UIC, studying social data and smoking cessation
Annicka Campbell of SapientNitro on the Digital Love Project
Seth Grimes of the Sentiment Symposium on sentiment analysis
Gabriel Banos of ZauberLabs on predicting the election with social data