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IMPROVEMENTS at a community garden in Bacup will be 'fantastic' for the future of the site, staff have said Students from the recently-opened Accrington and Rossendale College campus, Bacup, have used their new skills to build a disabled access ramp at Stubbylee Community Greenhouses.
The four-week project is one of many initiatives the college has planned as it seeks to bolster its presence in the Valley.
Lee Trippier, site technician at Stubbylee Vocational Centre, said the ten adult students on the general construction operations course deserved 'a huge pat on the back' for their work.
He said: "This is the first project they have carried out and I think the people at the allotments are delighted with us.
"They have plans to build another garden so hopefully we can help them with that too.
"Most of the students are from Bacup, Stacksteads and Rawtenstall so it's great to see them help out their own community. We want to be good neighbours."
Souta Creagh, operations manager at the greenhouses, said they had developed a 'lovely partnership' with the students and teachers.
She said: "It's a brilliant piece of work and it caused very little disruption. When I approached the college about doing some work they were very receptive to the idea. It's worked well for both of us and anything that makes our greenhouses more accessible and inviting is good news."
The college also works with the town's Maden Centre, its job centre, Bacup Consortium Trust and the citizens' advice bureau.
Mr Trippier added: "The main thing for us is that even if the students can't find full-time work straight away, they will at least gain their labouring industry accreditation in the form of a Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) pass.
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Library hosts talk on English gardens
Author Thomas J. Mickey is scheduled to discuss his book on English gardens 7 p.m. Aug. 28 at the Los Altos main library, 13 S. San Antonio Road.
Mickey's book, "America's Romance with the English Garden" (Ohio University Press, 2013), chronicles how the seed and publishing industries collaborated to encourage English garden designs through marketing efforts and color printed catalogs.
Mickey is professor emeritus at Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. He attended Boston University, the University of Iowa and the Landscape Institute at Boston Architectural College.
Red Cross blood drive slated Friday
The Red Cross has scheduled a mobile blood drive 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in Spooncer Hall at St. Simon Catholic Parish, 1860 Grant Road, Los Altos.
For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (800) 733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code MTVIEW84.
Immigrant House social scheduled Sunday
Friends of Immigrant House has scheduled an ice cream social noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Mercy-Bush Park on the corner of Mercy and Bush streets in Mountain View.
The event is designed to promote the effort to preserve Immigrant House, a circa-1880s structure that housed immigrant families in the city's early days.
"We are focusing on the humble origins of Old Mountain View via the historical 1880s-era Immigrant House, home of laborers who built the city and farmhands who worked in the orchards," said Mary Kay Marinovich, a descendant of immigrants.
Activities will include live entertainment, raffles, prizes, games and the unveiling of a "Save Immigrant House" song with Mountain View High School student Cindy Ho playing on violin.
Marinovich led efforts to preserve the 400-square-foot house, which faced demolition earlier this year to make way for a new Bryant Street office building. She raised funds to move the house to a temporary location. Mountain View city councilmembers have since approved relocating the structure to a city-purchased property on Rengstorff Avenue.
For more information, visit facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Immigrant-House/463720156983669.
Program addresses Facebook security
The Los Altos Library has scheduled a "Facebook Security Review" 2 p.m. Aug. 27 at the main library, 13 S. San Antonio Road.
The library's Nicholas Clayton will review account settings, privacy settings and how to manage updated Facebook settings windows.
For more information, call 948-7683 or visit sccl.org.
Dance festival begins Monday
The Mountain View-based Lively Foundation has scheduled its second International Dance Festival – Silicon Valley Monday through Aug. 25 at the Mountain View Masonic Center, 890 Church St.
The festival, a project of the nonprofit Lively Foundation, includes workshops and performances that showcase dancers, choreographers and teachers in an effort to broaden residents' exposure to dance and expand interest in and enjoyment of dance.
Downtown features Friday-night movie
The Los Altos Village Association's "Friday Movie Nights" features a screening of "Back to the Future" 8:30 p.m. Friday in downtown Los Altos.
For more information, visit www.downtownlosaltos.org.

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So that people can embed Youtube videos in forum posts. It's much easier to view... You don't have to open a new window.
I've never done it, but I've seen it work on other forums. Here's a description of how to do it:
I don't know if that will work or not...


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A youthful touch and free flowing, mirthful patterns are a trademark of this brand, which is a diffusion line to the label: Moschino, the Italian luxury fashion house. The Moschino label was founded in the year 1983 by Franco Moschino. It was in the year 2008-09 when the sub label's name was changed from Moschino Jeans to Love Moschino. Light prints and striking embellishments makes it the way to reinvent, rejuvenate and "re-love" designs to pep up the classic creations. The collection can be described as fun, playful and a rainbow of colors which is strikingly appealing and catchy. From celebrities to elites, they can be seen adorning it at various occasions.
Let's check out the domains in which this sub label deals into:
Apparels: The brand offers dresses, outerwear, shirts, t-shirts, sweaters, pants & skirts for women and t-shirts & polos for men. The whole range is distinctively colorful which grabs the attention with its unique and out of the box designs and patterns. They bring out the young side of the wearer and provide a vintage touch to the look as well. The heart pattern is quite famous that can be seen on many products. T-shirts inspired by cartoon prints are too adorable.
Handbags: The unconventional range includes tote bags, shoulder bags, clutches, backpacks and travel companions for her featuring classic colors like white, red, black, navy, beige, baby pink and etc. Some of them feature quirky prints, some embellishments while some logo detailing. The quilted leather pattern on bags makes them easily recognizable.
Footwear: The range offering heels, boots, sneakers and flats is equally strikingly beautiful and nothing like you already own!
Accessories: Perfect last minute go getters include key charms and small leather goods to give an amazing touch up to the plain everyday look to make one stand out.


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Quilting Community AQS Authors
Susan Stewart
Susan grew up on a farm in Missouri. She earned a bachelors degree in chemistry and then worked in immunology research and as a nuclear medicine technologist. After her children were born, she was a stay-at-home momand all the while she sewed. After falling in love with heirloom sewing in 1988, she worked from 1990 to 2005 as a primary designer for the Martha Pullen Company. Sue has had dozens of featured articles in Sew Beautiful magazine and wrote Sue Says
, a tips and tricks column for eight years. Her book Easy Elegance featured several of her heirloom design techniques, and she has designed and sold a small line of childrens heirloom patterns. She was a regular teacher at the Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion for many years and has also taught for Pfaff and Viking sewing machine dealer conventions and for various sewing groups and guilds. Her interests have turned toward translating heirloom sewing techniques into quilting. Her heirloom quilts have won awards at American Quilters Society and International Quilt Association shows. Susan lives in Pittsburgh, Kansas, with her husband, Mark. She has a grown daughter and son. Honey Dog and Stella Cat keep her company at home while she sews and writes.
Website: http://www.SusanStewartDesigns.com
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Get an overview of this hotel3.5-star Ferrara hotel in Ferrara Historic Centre with health club
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Simply enter your Nectar card number when you check out. Your points will be credited 35 days after you return from your trip.
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Popular property highlights
Located in Ferrara Historic Centre, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Castle Estense and Teatro Comunale. Ferrara Cathedral and Museum of Natural History are also within 10 minutes.
Hotel Features
Along with a health club, this hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a steam room, valet parking, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Touring features a health club and a steam room. The hotel offers a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
This Ferrara hotel also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, the property provides a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. The property may provide extended parking privileges to guests after check-out (surcharge).
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Number of floors - 5
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 58
- Babysitting or childcare
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Coffee shop or café
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Health club
- Free WiFi
- Library
- Multilingual staff
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Garden
- Terrace
- Picnic area
- Luggage storage
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Separate living room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Soundproofed rooms
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Playground on site
- Separate dining area
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge), RV, bus, truck parking, Offsite parking discounted rates available
Room Amenities
- Bathtub or shower
- Room service (limited hours)
- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Fireplace
- Premium bedding
- Soundproofed rooms
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Ceiling fan
- Phone
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Jetted bathtub
- Bidet
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Desk
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Satellite TV service
- Free WiFi
- Separate dining area
- Separate living room
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Down comforter
- Plasma TV
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a steam room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Golfing nearby
- Playground on site
Spa Services
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Massages
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.00 per night.
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 6 for adults and EUR 6 for children (approximately)
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 15 per person
- Self parking fee: EUR 9 per day
- Valet parking fee: EUR 14 per night
- Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.00 per night
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
- Facilities fee: EUR 9 per person, per day and includes use of:
Hotel Name
- Hotel Touring Ferrara
- Touring Ferrara
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport. Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.


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Adrian exits early after aggravating neck strain
First baseman says he will be ready for Friday's opener vs. Marlins
LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez was removed from Wednesday's 3-2 loss against the D-backs after four innings after aggravating his neck strain that has bothered him for a week.
Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Gonzalez aggravated the injury in the top of the fourth when he attempted to catch a foul popup by D-backs catcher Wil Nieves and dove awkwardly.
Gonzalez stayed in the game and laced an RBI double to right field in the bottom of the inning to give the Dodgers a 2-0 advantage. He moved to third on a single by Andre Ethier. But Gonzalez did not take the field in the top of the fifth.
"It didn't look real good when he came out, it sounds like he aggravated that neck pretty good," Mattingly said. "I'm not sure it's going to be good, but I'm hoping it's not going to be anything long term."
Gonzalez's status is considered day to day, but he vowed to play Friday against the Marlins. The Dodgers are off Thursday.
"I'll be all right," Gonzalez said. "I'll be ready to go Friday."
Gonzalez has been playing with a mild strain in his left trapezius muscle at the base of his neck. He suffered the injury last Wednesday when he collided with first-base umpire Tony Randazzo as he turned to chase a double down the line by Rockies slugger Carlos Gonzalez.
Juan Uribe moved to first base from third. Luis Cruz came off the bench to play third and replaced Gonzalez in the cleanup spot.
Austin Laymance is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Booklists and First Assignments
Spring Quarter 2010 Evanston
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Assignments are to be prepared prior to the first class session. Books and case packets can be purchased at the Norris Center Bookstore.
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Residence Halls
Traditional Style Residence Halls
These communities are traditional with respect to the building design. They are distinguished by bedrooms located on either side of a central corridor and a community bathroom that serves the floor. Traditional residence halls tend to be more popular with 1st year residents. The traditional style halls include:
Suite Style Residence Halls
This style of hall offers a suite of two or three bedrooms that share an adjacent bathroom. In most cases, the suites are accessible from an interior common space, although there are some with bedrooms that open directly from the exterior of the building. Suite style halls tend to be popular with 2nd year residents, so availability for 1st year residents is limited. The suite style halls which are coed by suite include:
Theme and Living-Learning Communities
Our theme and living-learning communities offer students the opportunity to live in community with others who share common interests or lifestyle choices. The theme and interest communities are coed by floor and include:
- Women and Men for Others, Coughlin Hall (traditional style hall)
- Learning to Lead, Coughlin Hall (traditional style hall)
- Engineering, Dillon and Goller Hall (suite style hall)
- Cura Personalis, Coughlin Hall (traditional style hall)
- Outdoor Pursuits, Marian Hall (traditional style hall)
- Encountering Cultures, Coughlin Hall (traditional style hall)
- Biology Lincoln House (traditional style hall)
Supplemental application required for living-learning communities.
Building and Room Features
Each of our communities has a unique character, but all share some common features: room and lounge furnishings, network access, cable TV and phone service, community space, and access to laundry facilities.
Campus Map
Click here to view an interactive map of campus. This is a great way to see exactly where on campus each residence hall is located.


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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox pulled out of an offensive funk to help Jon Lester stay unbeaten.
Lester pitched seven solid innings and Stephen Drew hit his second career grand slam during an eight-run third inning that keyed a 9-2 victory over AL Cy Young winner David Price and the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.
''It's bound to turn around,'' Drew said after the Red Sox won for just the third time in their last 12 games. ''We know the past couple games haven't been too good with runners in scoring position, so tonight was a great night to have and hopefully we can keep it going.''
Price (1-4) departed from the marquee pitching matchup because of a left triceps strain during Boston's eight-run third inning, which Drew finished with his towering homer off Jamey Wright.
Rays manager Joe Maddon said Price had a MRI and that the injury doesn't appear to be serious. Price said he hasn't ruled out the possibility of making his next scheduled start on Monday, although Maddon said that's unlikely.
''It's just something I take pride in, being available every fifth day and being out there for my team,'' Price said. ''I don't know how that's looking right now, but I'll just get re-evaluated (Thursday). The biggest thing is going to be how I feel. Hopefully I can come in and play catch. That's what I have on my mind right now, so we'll see.''
Coming off a one-hit, complete game shutout of Toronto, Lester (6-0) allowed two runs and eight hits to help end the Rays' season-high six-game winning streak.
The Red Sox, meanwhile, stopped a three-game losing streak that's been part of a May slide. They are 5-9 this month after going a major league-best 18-8 in April.
''We haven't been scoring a bunch of runs lately and (the 8-run inning) takes a lot of pressure off so I could just go out and execute pitches,'' Lester said.
''We broke out with eight runs in the one inning, and it gave Jon a cushion to pitch,'' Boston manager John Farrell said.
''It goes back to us controlling the strike zone, putting up quality at-bats,'' Farrell added. ''When we're right and we're clicking offensively, that's when we grind deep into each at-bat, and I thought we did that multiple times tonight. ... We had a good offensive approach.''
Price left with one out in the third inning after giving up an RBI single to David Ortiz. The left-hander walked toward the plate after delivering the pitch to the Red Sox designated hitter and appeared to grimace.
Maddon, pitching coach Jim Hickey, a team trainer and the entire Rays infield joined Price on the mound. Price walked off the field after a brief consultation and was replaced by Wright.
''I didn't see exactly when it happened. I saw him motion to come on out to the mound,'' Maddon said, adding that he wasn't sure if Price was injured on his final pitch to Ortiz or earlier in the inning.
''We had him checked out, had the MRI done,'' the manager said. ''Nothing seems to be serious, but we'll make a better call (Thursday).''
A 20-game winner last year, Price has struggled this season. Tampa Bay has lost seven of his nine starts, and Price uncharacteristically has given up eight leads over his last seven outings.
The Rays' ace has been bothered by allergies since before the start of spring training, but Price said this week he'd never use that as an excuse for his performance. He gave up two-out doubles to Dustin Pedroia in the first and Will Middlebrooks in the second without allowing further damage.
The Rays weren't as fortunate in the third, when Price walked Drew and gave up a single to Jacoby Ellsbury to begin Boston's biggest inning of the season.
Pedroia's RBI single gave the Red Sox a 1-0 lead. Ortiz's opposite-field single that just eluded diving third baseman Evan Longoria made it 2-0.
Mike Napoli doubled and Jonny Gomes singled off Wright to drive in the final two runs charged to Price, who allowed four runs and five hits in 2 1-3 innings. Jarrod Saltalamacchia walked with two outs to load the bases for Drew, who lifted a 1-1 pitch into the half-filled right-field stands at Tropicana Field.
Pedroia has a seven-game hitting streak, and he's had multiple hits in six of those games. Middlebrooks hit a solo homer off Kyle Farnsworth in the eighth.
Desmond Jennings tripled to drive in Tampa Bay's first run, then scored when Ben Zobrist grounded out.
NOTES: Price has not won at Tropicana Field since July 19, 2012, a stretch covering eight starts. ... Boston RHP Andrew Bailey (right biceps strain) felt fine one day after a bullpen session and will pitch in a simulated game Thursday. A decision on whether he will be activated from the 15-day disabled list or pitch in a minor league game will be made after the outing. ... Red Sox LHP Franklin Morales (lower back strain) is scheduled to make his fourth minor league appearance Saturday with Triple-A Pawtucket. ... Tampa Bay's Alex Cobb (4-2) will start Thursday night's series finale, his first outing since striking out 13 in 4 2-3 innings against San Diego to become the first pitcher in major league history to fan that many batters in an appearance lasting fewer than five innings. The Red Sox will counter with LHP Felix Doubront (3-1).


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It was an odd mix of action today and it has me concerned that a topping process may be starting. I'm not quite ready to embrace that idea, but there are warnings signs that are making me a little more cautious.
First, the good news. Apple (AAPL) was more a company-specific event rather than a major market event. The very poor action there didn't trigger selling action across the board. A few months ago, an AAPL report like this would have sparked major panic, but the market has been pricing in the specific problems of AAPL for a while, so its impact on the broader market was mild.
The bad news today was that we had what some might characterize as "blow off" top action. The market roared higher on very good breadth out of the gate, despite AAPL, but reversed hard intraday. It managed a late bounce, but it was one of the weakest finishes this year.
The market has had a big run and is entitled to some backing and filling, so I don't want to make too big of a deal out of the intraday reversal and soft finish. But we have to watch carefully to see if other negative patterns emerge.
Other than being a bit extended, this market still hasn't committed any major sins. In fact, a pullback by the S&P 500 to 1475 and some consolidation would set up a very pretty pattern for a potential breakout over the 1500 level. A little weakness would not be a bad thing.
Microsoft (MSFT) earnings are out and the stock is down after hours on mostly in-line numbers. Like AAPL, MSFT is not likely to have any profound impact on the overall market.
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Stern is a total idiot all he cares about is the damn money
Pop is the coach of the team not you David get off your high horse
he can do whatever the hell he likes.
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Stern is a total idiot all he cares about is the damn money
Pop is the coach of the team not you David get off your high horse
he can do whatever the hell he likes.
Counting down the days untill DJ Augustin's contract expires.
Maybe the NBA should've looked at the schedule, the Spurs are 4 games in 5 nights on the road, with a game on Saturday, while the Heat haven't played since Saturday. The Spurs should get some action against them but the NBA has some blame as well. I thought they looked deeply into schedules to make sure these sort of abberations don't happen. If Pop did play all his guys, all the Heat would do is try and run them out of the gym so it's a no win for Spurs.
"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."
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@WojYahooNBA: Stern has decided that Gregg Popovich sending four of his top five scorers home with a game left on long road trip violates league rules.
All Pop is going to do next time is playing them all for a minute and then sit them.
"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."
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And let's put this scenario out there, because this is what Pop will do next time. He could have started Parker, Ginobili, Green, Diaw, and Duncan. And right after tipoff, he'd send Mills, Splitter, Bonner, and De Colo to the bench. One of Parker, Ginobili, Green, or Duncan would take a foul, he'd sit them out, and not play them again the rest of the night.
Is that "illegal"? Isn't that arguably worse, to play players 10 seconds and sit them out for the rest of the game? Is Stern going to tell Popovich how to coach and handle his players minutes?
Pop getting punished is in the name of the all-mighty dollar. We all talk about "schedule losses" and that's all Pop did. He ate the loss because he wanted his best players to keep the miles off.
I think this topic probably deserves its own thread. It's pretty fascinating. It would be so awesome if the spurs win tonight.
It's pretty interesting that the Spurs are holding on to the Heat. Maybe Pop's decision wasn't as bad as Stern shows them to be.
Even Neal knows how to shoot the floater.
SA has to be the only team in the league that can play backup players like this, any other team gets destroyed by Miami.
I'm loving this bench players AND BORIS DIAW tonight, how they do it?
Barkley is awesome on commentary
get him on more often
Counting down the days untill DJ Augustin's contract expires.
Damn Ray Allen
Love how miami are celebrating like they won a playoff game
Counting down the days untill DJ Augustin's contract expires.
Stupid Neal :
Klay Thompson is really good wow.
I'm starting to get the crow ready for some people around here.
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One month into the season, Anderson Varejao is All-Star worthy.
"He's the best center in the NBA right now; by far the best in the Eastern Conference," said Cavaliers coach Byron Scott.
Even if you don't entirely agree with Varejao's coach, it's hard to argue with the numbers.
The 6-foot-11 wild man is averaging a career-high 14.5 points. He leads the NBA at 14.9 rebounds per game. That included a whopping 22 boards against Memphis, which features two monsters of its own in Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph.
In Varejao's 14 games, he's grabbed at least 15 rebounds 10 times -- and at least 17 six times. But the man they call Wild Thing has always been an enthusiastic chaser of missed shots and loose balls. This is nothing new.
What's impressive is Varejao's production on offense. Some might call it unexpected.
"We don't (feature) him one bit at the offensive end, and he's averaging 14, nearly 15, points a night," Scott said.
The coach paused, perhaps in amazement, before adding that Varejao is one of the few players Scott actually had to tell to shoot more.
"That's a first," Scott said. "I've had to tell a lot of guys not to shoot, but I told him, You play so hard I think you deserve to take shots.'"
Amazingly, Varejao is nearly automatic from the elbow, setting his feet, squaring up and following through. There was a time, and not long ago, that the idea of Varejao taking (and making) 15-footers was unthinkable -- and even frowned upon.
"He's always had the energy. The thing we've worked on the past couple years is just telling him to shoot when he's open," Scott said. "He's always made them in practice. This year, he has a lot more confidence. He's taking shots when he has them."
At the beginning of the year, Scott handed out index cards to the players used to define their roles. Varejao's list was simple.
"Defend, rebound, shoot," Scott said. "He's been able to do those three things, obviously, on a night-to-night basis."
Over time, Scott also learned Varejao is "a heck of a passer." Not something anyone expected from a guy who's all arms, legs and crazy hair.
But these days, there are times the Cavs' offense actually runs through Varejao -- who acts as somewhat of a facilitator near the top of the key. His passing is vital in the pick-and-roll offense, which drew praise from opposing coaches when point guard Kyrie Irving was healthy.
Without Varejao, however, it would fizzle.
"In practice, I got a pretty good idea that he had, No. 1, a very high basketball IQ, and No. 2, that he's a very willing passer," Scott said. "Nine out of 10 times, he's going to make good decisions with the ball."
Star power
How good has Varejao been? Good enough that Cavs fans (and some media members) publicly wonder if the team should trade him -- like, tomorrow. After all, his value has never been higher.
The Cavs have no plans to make such a move at the moment, even if Varejao is an NBA old-timer at 30-years old. Not really, but that's what some folks seem to think.
Of course, the problem is, most teams with interest in Varejao (read: contenders) don't really have the assets to match his productivity, either now or even the future. If they do, they're not willing to part ways with them. Not yet.
That's fine by the Cavs, who feel Varejao can be a productive player for another six or seven seasons. Most big men in the NBA, after all, have that sort of basketball lifespan.
As for the talk of the All-Star game, well, that's a bit premature, too.
The Cavs have won just three of their first 15 games. No matter how good you are as an individual, it's tough to get voted in by coaches or fans when your team can't win. It doesn't matter if your team is young, or that it's unfairly spent a month of the season primarily on the road, or that it's been burdened with ridiculous back-to-backs.
The people who do the voting see in black in white only -- or again, in wins and losses. So unless the Cavs pick it up considerably, the odds of Varejao making the All-Star team are decidedly against him.
But that's OK by the Cavs. They know and appreciate his effort and value, how much he's improved, how he leads this young bunch by energetic example.
In their eyes, he's already a star. And that's all that really matters to them.
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If the spurs can score 100 points with their dilapidated roster last night, there is literally no excuse for our offensive putridity.
I don't remember any real opportunity for the Pacers to get Varejao. Not a single scenario that had anything other than fan wishlists involved.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
I'm starting to get the crow ready for some people around here. /QUOTE]
Good luck with that!
Talk about production on a "8" mil contract. If the Pacers could only get that production from their off season re-signs!
Yes but they weren't missing their best player ....... Oh wait ....
I don't know why people are surprised by Varejao. He was always capable of putting up big numbers. The only problem he has is that he is injury prone.
The issue is some posters wanted Andy for the last few years, while other posters felt Varejao wasn't much of a player. The crow comment was for those that felt Varejao wasn't much of a player, and ridiculed the notion he'd be a player that could help the Pacers. Those that didn't want Varejao felt he was nothing but a Foster engery bench player.


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Dronma wrote:alpha wrote:Dronma wrote:Rinpoche has told many times that for offering our daily meals is enough to spell only OM A HUM. If we cannot spell, then say it under breathing is always sufficient.
to my knowledge there is one more line to add after om ah hung.om ah hung blesses the food.and after that we enjoy our meal while in a state of integration.
We can add many lines before and after OM A HUM! But we are not here for teaching each other, since we all have Gurus and we study and take part in retreats for learning how to apply all these things.
i am not here to teach you or anybody.i was mainly highlighting the need of using the complete instruction when one is transforming their meal into ganapuja as per Rinpoche's advice.


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How To Gain From China's Rise As A Top LNG Importer?
Choking in smog, China is environmentally conscious these days, trying to move away from the traditional coal to greener energy sources such as natural gas. Here is Barclays:
Much of this will be met by imports brought to the country by pipeline and LNG. China currently has the largest plans for LNG regasification capacity growth in the world and, of note, if the planned import facilities are built and fully utilized, the country is set to become the second largest importer of LNG behind Japan.
Barclays is bullish on LNG and expect the following energy companies to gain:
We see no near or medium term slow down in China's LNG demand and therefore continue to expect robust spot market pricing. Of the Global Integrateds, this should be most supportive to the earnings estimates of BG (BRGYY, EW, PT 1500p), Shell (RDS.A OW, PT 2650p), Total (TOT EW, PT EUR55) and Chevron (CVX, EW, PT $145).


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Picking a point guard is matter of preference
By Mike Wells
Speed? Yep.
Size? Got it.
Talent? Without a doubt.
Depth? That's there, too.
There will be a plethora of point guards available to NBA teams in need of a floor leader in Tuesday's draft at Madison Square Garden in New York. The question is, which one will go first?
"The point guard position is very deep this year," Charlotte Bobcats director of scouting Kenny Williamson said. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder on what type of point guard you want."
It won't be like 1999 when four point guards -- Baron Davis, Steve Francis, Andre Miller and Jason Terry -- were selected in the top 10, but there's a strong possibility that three point guards will be taken early.
They all bring a different dimension to the game.
Wake Forest's Chris Paul has the complete package, a scorer who can generate shots for himself or teammates. He averaged 15.3 points and 6.6 assists as a sophomore.
Deron Williams, the one-time pudgy point guard who led Illinois to the NCAA Tournament final, has shed 15 pounds to go with good size (6-3), and scouts like his basketball IQ. Williams averaged 12.5 points and 6.8 assists, and teammates identified him as the Illini's MVP.
Raymond Felton, North Carolina's 6-1, 198-pound floor general, might be the quickest player in the draft. Felton averaged 12.9 points and 6.9 assists last season.
"It's not just those three," Indiana Pacers director of scouting Joe Ash said. "You can go beyond those three guys and still find a quality point in this draft. There are plenty of guys, including international ones, that aren't even being talked about as much but can still contribute in the NBA."
While the top two players who could be drafted at shooting guard -- a position the Pacers might look at -- just graduated from high school (Martell Webster and Gerald Green), the point guard position not only has talent but also college experience. Georgia Tech's Jarrett Jack is also expected to be taken in the first round.
"Most of the guys in this class are mature kids," Ash said. "They all played in high-profile programs. When you have kids, especially ones that are playing the point, getting college experience under their belt, it helps out so much because the NBA game is so much different."
As deep as it is, there's little question that Paul, Williams and Felton are the leaders of the pack.
"I've seen in some mock drafts where Felton might slip to 10 or 12; I really don't believe that," Pacers president Larry Bird said. "I think he's good enough to be taken in the top seven or eight."
With Felton clearly the third member of the elite group, the question now is: Who goes first, Paul or Williams?
"I think the jury is still out on them," Williamson said. "Some teams like them short, some like them tall. Some like them with a high basketball IQ. They're unique because each does something different."
Williams has fared so well in workouts that there is talk that Atlanta, which has the No. 2 pick, might choose him over North Carolina freshman Marvin Williams.
Deron Williams won't beat his defender with ankle-breaking moves, but he has size, strength, savvy and a pass-first mentality that allows him to excel.
"You look at him in person versus tape or TV and he's quicker and leaner," Ash said. "Deron, in my opinion, doesn't have the speed that Chris Paul has, but he gets it there quick enough. He's a little bit bigger. How fast do you have to be to get it from one end to the other? Some of the best point guards that played weren't speed demons. Magic (Johnson) wasn't fast. John Stockton wasn't a speedy guy, but he got it there.
"Deron's bulk is good from the defensive standpoint because it gives him a little more resistance."
The knock on Paul is his size (6-0, 175 pounds). Opposing guards will likely post him up, but he is a good decision-maker with a solid shooting touch.
"He's got the whole package," Minnesota Timberwolves general manager Jim Stack said. "You really can't go wrong with Paul or Williams. There's really seven or eight point guards out there that can get drafted and have a chance to make an impact. It may not be next season, but down the road."
Rating the guards
Point guards
Rank Player, school or country Size PPG
1. Chris Paul, Wake Forest 6-0, 175 15.3
Paul's size is questionable, but he's the most well-rounded point guard of the group. Spent two seasons at Wake Forest. Has a slight edge over Deron Williams as the top point guard in the draft. Paul shouldn't fall any lower than No. 4 to New Orleans.
2. Deron Williams, Illinios 6-3, 195 12.5
Isn't the quickest, but has the size and strength to handle the position. His stock has risen to the point where he could overtake Paul and be drafted as high as No. 2 by Atlanta.
3. Raymond Felton, North Carolina 6-1, 198 12.9
Quickest point guard in the draft. Helped lead North Carolina to an NCAA title last season. Outstanding in transition, but his decision-making can be erratic. Has a chance to be drafted in the top 10.
4. Jarrett Jack, Georgia Tech 6-3, 202 15.5
Left Georgia Tech after his junior season. Like Williams, has good size and is strong. Will probably be drafted toward the end of the first round.
5. Roko Ukic, Croatia 6-5, 183 18.5
Croatian played well in the European pre-draft camp in Treviso, Italy. Has ability to distribute and score. Some have him rated higher than Jack.
Impact on the Pacers: With three point guards already under contract next season, the Pacers have more important needs than drafting at this position.
Shooting guards
Rank Player, school Size PPG
1. Gerald Green, Gulf Shores Academy, Houston 6-8, 200 33.0
Green is being compared to a young Tracy McGrady and is one of the top athletes in the draft. Won the McDonald's All-American slam dunk contest. Definitely a top-10 pick.
2. Martell Webster, Seattle Prep 6-7, 210 27.7
Another high school-to-pro player. One of the top shooters in the draft. Has a mature body despite being just 18. A possible lottery pick.
3. Antoine Wright, Texas A&M 6-7, 210 17.8
Wright didn't play at a college powerhouse, but he led the Big 12 Conference in 3-point shooting (44.7 percent). Some have him rated higher than Webster.
4. Rashad McCants, North Carolina 6-4, 207 16.0
Has the talent to be a lottery pick, but there are concerns about his attitude. Finished tied for second in North Carolina history with 221 career 3-pointers despite playing only three seasons.
5. Francisco Garcia, Louisville 6-7, 195 15.7
Will help any team in need of a good shooter. Made 180 3-pointers in his three years at Louisville. Shot nearly 85 percent from the free throw line in college.
Impact on the Pacers: The Pacers need a 3-point shooter to replace Reggie Miller and to keep opposing teams from double-teaming Jermaine O'Neal. They pick 17th, and like McCants and Garcia.
Somehow I don't think the Pacers take either.


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- Weight Class:Super Featherweight
- Record:67-7 | 44 KOs
- Hometown:Jalisco, Mexico
- Birthdate:January 17, 1974
- Height:5'6"
- Nickname:Baby Faced Assassin
Marco Antonio Barrera Bio
He is the finest featherweight to come out of Mexico since the legendary Salvador Sanchez, and one of boxing's best, pound for pound, but oddly enough, Marco Antonio Barrera's career path almost led him to become a lawyer, not a prizefighter.
And after over 15 years of excitement, boxing fans are breathing a sigh of relief that "The Baby Faced Assassin" chose the ring and not the courtroom.
Born on January 17, 1974, Barrera and his brother Jorge took to the sweet science when they were children, and it was evident early on that Marco had special talent in the ring. Shattering the stereotype that fighters had to be poverty-stricken to be successful, Barrera, who came from a successful family, compiled an amateur record of 56-4, which included an amazing five Mexican National Championships.
Eager to parlay his success into the pro ranks, Barrera turned pro in Mexico at the tender age of 15. Fighting as a flyweight, Barrera knocked out David Felix in two rounds on November 22, 1989, launching a pro career that would bring him to the heights of the sport. Winning 12 of his first 16 matches by knockout, Barrera, who was fighting almost exclusively in Mexico City , fought for his first title on March 9, 1992. With the Mexican super flyweight title on the line, Barrera dispatched of Jose Felix Montiel in two short rounds, taking home his first professional belt in the process.
Five defenses of that title would follow, including Marco's first fight over the 12 round championship distance (a victory over Josefino Suarez on April 1, 1992). In November of 1992, Barrera made his United States debut, knocking out Esteban Ayala in four rounds before an appreciative crowd that had an idea that they were watching a future star at work. 1993 was another busy year for Barrera, as he went 6-0 with three knockouts, including a 12 round decision win over Eduardo Ramirez in August that netted him another belt, this time the NABF super flyweight title.
Now 28-0, Barrera entered 1994 as not only a local phenomenon, but also a national one, and boxing insiders were lining up to check out the Iztacalco native in action. And if that wasn't enough pressure on the 20-year-old, he had also begun studying law in college back home in Mexico.
But the ring kept calling, and the relentless Barrera kept winning, even as his level of competition escalated. By the middle of the year, Barrera had enough of the super flyweight class, and moved up to the super bantamweight division, where he was stronger and more devastating to his opponents.
In December of 1994, Barrera stopped former world champion Eddie Cook in eight rounds in Las Vegas, and earned a shot at Daniel Jimenez' WBO super bantamweight title.
Jimenez was game against the Mexican star in their title bout on March 31, 1995, but the tireless Barrera was too much for him and ìThe Baby Faced Assassinî won his first world title by the unanimous scores of 115-112, 116-111, and 117-110.
With a world championship around his waist, Barrera became even more determined, defending his crown an incredible four times before the end of 1995 (TKO 2 Frankie Toledo, TKO 1 Maui Diaz, W 12 Agapito Sanchez, TKO 7 Eddie Croft).
But despite his success, exciting style, and unbeaten record, there were still some skeptics who wondered about how Barrera would fare against certain high-level opponents. After his February 3, 1996 bout in Inglewood , California against former world champion Kennedy McKinney, they would wonder no longer.
In a fight chosen to kick off HBO's new Boxing After Dark series, Barrera and McKinney waged war in what many observers called one of the greatest fights of all-time. Dropped to the canvas for the first time in his career, Barrera rose, and after a toe-to-toe battle between the two warriors, he sent McKinney to the floor five times en route to a 12 th round TKO win. Not wishing to rest on his laurels, Barrera hopped back into the ring in May of 1996, and ran off three knockout victories (over Jesse Benavides, Orlando Fernandez, and Jesse Magana) in defense of his crown.
But in November of 1996, Barrera ran into another former world champion, the skilled Junior Jones, who ended Marco's unbeaten streak after a thrilling bout. Losing on all judges' scorecards entering the fifth round, the hard-hitting Jones nailed Barrera on the jaw with a perfect right hand and sent him to the floor. Barrera gamely rose, but after a follow-up barrage, Marco's corner entered the ring, giving Jones the victory via disqualification. Five months later, Barrera didn't want any tune-up fights; he wanted revenge. Meeting for the second time, on April 18, 1997 at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas , Barrera and Jones again thrilled boxing fans, and after 12 fast paced rounds, Marco and his legion of fans believed he did enough to regain the title. The judges didn't agree, giving Jones the controversial decision by the scores of 114-113, 114-112, and 116-111.
After the disappointing loss, Barrera took a well-deserved ten-month break from the ring. And when he returned against Angel Rosario in February of 1998, skeptics believed that Barrera had been burned out from too much boxing too soon.
They were wrong.
Rosario was stopped in five rounds, and two more KO victories followed for Barrera, who was then matched with Richie Wenton for the now vacant WBO super bantamweight title on October 31, 1998.
Wenton was no match for the rested and rejuvenated Barrera, and was stopped in four rounds. With the belt back around his waist, Barrera defended his title three times and then was matched up with unbeaten countryman Erik Morales, who was also the WBC super bantamweight champion.
On February 19, 2000, Barrera, an underdog in the bout, fought his heart out for 12 torrid rounds. Morales matched his rival blow for blow, and when the final bell rung, the fans at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas stood in awe of these two warriors.
Unfortunately for Barrera, then the scorecards were read, and to the surprise of most in the arena, Morales was awarded a split decision.
Despite the loss on his record, Barrera was once again a hot fighter in the sport. The bout with Morales was voted "Fight of the Year" by The Ring magazine, and fans were eager to see Marco in action again.
Given back his title by the WBO due to the controversial nature of his loss to Morales, Barrera looked better than ever in defending his crown against Luiz Freitas (KO1 ), Jose Luis Valbuena (W 12), and Jesus Salud (TKO 6). And though most thought of Barrera as a brawler in the mold of Julio Cesar Chavez, Marco amazingly started to show new wrinkles in his style, boxing stylings reminiscent of great featherweight champ Salvador Sanchez.
But Prince Naseem Hamed hadn't been paying attention, and when he squared off with Barrera in a featherweight super fight in Las Vegas on April 7, 2001, the British knockout artist expected Barrera to stand in front of him and absorb punishment.
In a brilliant display of boxing skills and accurate punching, Barrera shocked Hamed and the boxing world with a clear-cut 12 round decision (115-112 twice, and 116-111) that left no doubt as to who the best 126-pounder in the world was.
Yet after keeping busy with a sixth round TKO of Enrique Sanchez in September of 2001, Barrera and Morales got together again on June 22, 2002 to settle their unfinished business. Once again the two 126-pound standouts fought on dead even terms for 12 rounds, and though the rematch was more tactical, it didn't lack for drama. When the decision was announced, it was unanimous (115-113 twice, 116-112) for Barrera, and "The Baby Faced Assassin" had evened the score, setting the stage for an epic third battle.
Despite winning the WBC featherweight crown from Morales, Barrera refused the belt, choosing to set an example for other world-class fighters who don't need a sanctioning body to declare them as champion.
One important honor that Barrera did receive after the win over Morales was the prestigious Ring featherweight title belt, which honored Marco as the people's champion. In defense of that belt, Barrera scored wins over well-regarded former champions Johnny Tapia (W12) and Kevin Kelley (TKO 4) in November of 2002 and April of 2003, respectively, adding to his prestige as the best 126-pounder in the world.
An upset loss to Philippine bomber Manny Pacquiao in November of 2003 was a minor setback, but Barrera jumped right back into the ring with one of boxing's best, Paulie Ayala, in June of 2004, stopping the highly regarded champion in ten rounds.
Barrera, who signed a promotional deal with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions in 2003, set his sights on even greater victories in his already stellar career, and he has already put two big ones in the bank in 2004, first against Ayala, and then on November 27, 2004, Barrera and Erik Morales battled for the third time at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This time the WBC Super Featherweight crown was on line, and after 12 torrid rounds, Barrera jumped right back onto the pound for pound list with a stirring majority decision win over his heated rival, once and for all establishing his greatness in the eyes of boxing fans.
In the first defense of his newly won 130-pound title, Barrera blasted out mandatory challenger Mzonke Fana in just two rounds on April 9, 2005, and he unified the super featherweight crown with a lopsided 12 round decision victory over IBF champion Robbie Peden on September 17.
Needless to say, if Barrera's career so far has been any indication, the best may still be yet to come.


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For the cake:
Fat for greasing
200g plain flour
¼ tsp salt
1-2 tsp mixed spice
200g butter
200g caster sugar
6 eggs
2-4 tbsp brandy or sherry
100g glace cherries, chopped
50g walnuts, chopped
200g currants
200g sultanas
150g seedless raisins
75g cut mixed peel
For the icing:
Apricot jam
Royal icing (use food colouring to get it to the colour you want)
-Line and grease a 20cm round cake tin. Use double greaseproof paper. Set the oven to 60°C gas 3
-Stir the flour, salt and spice into a bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy
-Gradually beat in the egg and the brandy or sherry, adding a little flour if the mixture starts to curdle. Add the cherries, ginger and walnuts
-Stir in the dried fruit, peel and flour mixture. Spoon into the prepared tin and make a light hollow in the centre
-Bake for 45 minutes then reduce the oven temperature to 150°C / gas 2 and bake for a further hour
-Reduce the temperature still further to 140°C /gas 1 and continue cooking for 45-60 minutes until cooked through and firm to touch. Cool in the tin.
-Prepare you icing with the food colouring.
-Cover your cake with lightly heated apricot jam and marzipan before adding the Royal icing and smooth it over.
-Decorate with stars and anything else you fancy!
Toni's Handy Hints-
-Soak the fruit in your favorite spirit such as brandy for at least 24 hours before baking
-Next year, start making your Christmas cake in October. Every week, turn the cake and prick holes then carefully poor small amounts of spirit and leave out for an hour or so to soak in
-Remember the Christmas cake is a centerpiece and decoration in itself. Personalize your cake design with different coloured icing and festive shapes
Remember to share an image of your creation on our Facebook page or #whitestuffchristmas on Instagram. Happy baking!


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Wearing this Apron Hello Belisma Bye Kitty proves to everyone that you really CAN cook. I mean, who else would put on an apron for no other reason? And everyone knows that a Barbeque is a messy (and yummy) ordeal. Hello Belisma Bye Kitty might even protect you from extra heavy duty splatters and spills.
The Belisma Apron includes neck ties and extra long waist ties and makes any cooking experience rewarding. You are sure to receive many compliments! 35% Cotton / 65% polyester blend, twill fabric. Machine washable.
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What one thing could transform America's eating habits quicker than anything else? For starters, what if retailers put healthy items – i.e., fruits and vegetables – in at least some of their checkout lanes?
This topic was raised by Maria during the discussion of how Wal-Mart could raise the profile of fruits and vegetables for their shoppers. One of the Fresh Produce Group members linked to this YouTube video describing a healthy checkout initiative in West Virginia.
There is no acceptable reason why more retailers can't put baby carrots instead of Butterfingers in at least one checkout lane.
In other news today, here is a link to a House Agriculture Committee hearing on horticulture priorities for the farm bill.
Those testifying were:
Sarah M. Frey-Talley, President and CEO, Frey Farms, Keenes, Illinois
William L. Brim, President and Owner, Lewis &Taylor Farms, Inc., Tifton, Georgia
Barry Bushue, Vice President, American Farm Bureau Federation, President, Oregon Farm Bureau Federation, Boring, Oregon
From Bushue's testimony, it appears Farm Bureau endorses a new farm bill program for select specialty crop commodities. From his prepared testimony:
The top-level recommendations included in Farm Bureau's proposal are:
Support the lower Senate budget reduction number of $23 billion;
Structure the farm bill proposal to achieve this level of cost reduction and, if funding is further reduced, to proportionately reduce the safety net programs as necessary (rather than require a total rewrite);
Allow program crop producers to choose either a Stacked Income Protection Plan (STAX) or a target price program, on top of participation in crop insurance and marketing loans, as the three legs of a safety net;
Establish a STAX program for all program commodities, as well as for apples, potatoes,tomatoes, grapes and sweet corn; and
Provide a target price program for all program commodities, with the exception of cotton.
The Stacked Income Protection Plan (STAX) is an insurance product designed to provide a fiscally responsible and effective safety net for program crop farmers and growers of tomatoes, potatoes, apples, grapes and sweet corn. The program would be administered by USDA's Risk Management Agency in a manner consistent with the current crop insurance delivery system. It is designed to complement existing crop insurance programs. It does not change any features of existing insurance policies.
If we can use STAX to cover these five specialty crops, fruit and vegetable producers in 44 states will benefit. The five crops were selected based on the following criteria:
a. Crop insurance is currently available for the crop;
b. The crop ranks in the top 13 in value of production for the country and represents at least 2 percent of the country's value of production; and
c. The crops are all grown in at least 13 states.
We would like to cover additional fruits and vegetables under the STAX program in the future. The STAX plan addresses revenue losses on an area-wide basis, with a county being the designated area of coverage. In counties lacking sufficient data, larger geographical areas such as county groupings may be necessary to preserve the integrity of the program. The "stacked" feature of the program implies that the coverage would sit on top of the producer's individual crop insurance product
It will interesting to see if the STAX program finds any traction at all among other grower organizations in the fresh produce sector.


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Oregon leads nation in brewing up jobs
EUGENE, Ore. - More Oregonians work for breweries as a percentage of the state's total population than in any other U.S. state.
"I think Oregon supports its craft industries," said David Green with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission, "and included with that I think oregon supports craft brewers."
Green said the number of licenses for breweries issued by his office has doubled in recent years.
And Lane County isn't alone: at least two-thirds of Oregon counties have some kind of local brew pub, according to the Oregon Employment Department.
Scott Seiber of Eugene's Falling Sky Brewing started business 7 months ago, one of the recent new brewers pushing this economic trend.
"Passion for brewing is one and the mixture of the art and science is really fun because you're able to, you know, develop a recipe and have a pretty good scientific background to keep things clean and the yeast healthy," he said of why the work appeals to him.
Seiber said the new numbers crowning Oregon as the nation's leader in brewery employment are exciting.
"More beer, more cheer," he said. "The more breweries that are out there, the more people get more knowledgable about the products and the more they're going to be more willing to go somewhere else and try more beer and hopefully let this culture grow even more."


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As temperatures rise, so does the chance of becoming ill for those working in areas susceptible to high heat conditions.
To prevent heat-related work injuries and illnesses, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) suggests employers and employees take safety precautions now and be aware of factors that can lead to heat stress; the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke; ways to prevent heat stress; and, what can be done for heat-related illnesses.
ASSE warns that several heat-induced illnesses such as heat stress or exhaustion and the more severe heat stroke can occur, and can result in death. Symptoms of heat stroke include dry, hot skin with no sweating; mental confusion or losing consciousness; and, seizures or convulsions.
Body temperatures can rise to dangerous levels if precautions are not taken. Factors leading to these conditions include high temperatures; being in direct sun or heat; limited air movement; physical exertion; poor physical condition; some medicines; using bulky protective clothing and equipment; and, inadequate tolerance for hot work places.
To prevent heat stress, officials suggest you monitor your co-workers and yourself. Prevention efforts include:
- Blocking out direct sun or other heat sources
- Using cooling fans or air conditioning
- Resting regularly
- Wearing lightweight, light colored, loose-fitting clothes
- Drinking lots of water, about one cup every 15 minutes, is very important.
Although there is no one-size-fits-all solution, some expanded suggested tips for employees and employers to use in order to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries are further noted here:
- Use cooling pads that can be inserted into hardhats or around the neck to keep the head and neck cool. Vented hardhats or neckbands soaked in cold water can also be used to minimize prolonged heat exposure and prevent the body from overheating.
- Wear protective eyewear that features sufficient ventilation or anti-fog lens coating to reduce lens fogging from the heat. Sweatbands can also be used to prevent perspiration from dripping into the eyes.
- Use gloves with leather palms and cotton or denim backs, which allow for an increased airflow and still protect hands. Also, choose gloves with a liner to absorb sweat preventing perspiration buildup. Some gloves also feature strips of nylon mesh or are perforated at the back of the hand for more airflow.
- Wear light-colored, loose-fitting, breathable clothing such as cotton, recommends OSHA.
Take breaks in cooler, shaded areas.
- To prevent dehydration, another hazard associated with exposure to heat, drink cool water and avoid diuretics such as coffee, tea, alcohol or soda, as these can deplete body fluid.
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) notes heat is the number one weather-related killer in the U.S., and explains that excessive heat claims more lives each year than floods, lightning, tornadoes and hurricanes combined. NOAA provides additional detail on how heat impacts the human body at "The Hazards of Excessive Heat".
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Research firm Strategy Analytics has announced its smartphone market share numbers for Q3 2012. The numbers show that Samsung Galaxy S III overtook the Apple iPhone 4S to become the world's best selling smartphone for Q3.
Samsung shipped 18 million Galaxy S III smartphones during Q3 of 2012. The quantity of units shipped gave Samsung's smart phone 11% of the smartphone market globally. Strategy Analytics attributes the Galaxy S III's large touchscreen and extensive distribution around the world along with generous operator subsidies as the main reasons for the smartphones success.
Apple shipped 16.2 million iPhone 4S smartphones, giving it second place in the global smartphone market. Much of the reason that the iPhone slipped from the top spot was because consumers were holding off to purchase the anticipated
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at the end of Q3. Apple shipped 6 million units of the iPhone 5 in Q3 of 2012 with very little time on market.
The total number of smartphones shipped in Q3 of 2012 added up to 167.8 million.
The Samsung Galaxy S III grew its market share significantly between Q2 of 2012 and Q3 growing from 3.5% to 10.7% of the global market. Comparatively, the iPhone 4S slipped from 12.7% of the market in Q2 of 2012 to 9.7%. The brand-new iPhone 5 grabbed 3.6% of the market.
However, the research firm expects the win for Samsung to be very short-lived. Strategy Analytics says that it expects the iPhone 5 to out ship the Galaxy S III in Q4 2012 allowing the iPhone to regain the title as the world's most popular smartphone.
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In the past couple of days, I've refused to leave the fiscal-cliff command post for food or water, as every precious second could offer life-altering details. Nevertheless, on this second day of 2013, I'm feeling self-imposed pressure to uncork random stock picks -- because, hey, opportunistic investors should buy when others are most fearful, right?
Adding to the mental anguish here is that the underinvested smart money is probably jockeying to reposition into its favorite names -- such as Apple (AAPL) into its earnings announcement -- after they'd been dumped in late December. All the while, these market players appear to be nibbling on alleged turnarounds that just have to fundamentally perform better than 2012 due to modest "cliff clarity."
Oh, and to add another lay of intrigue, the market is preparing to digest three reads on employment: the Institute for Supply Management numbers, the ADP and the Labor Department's nonfarm payrolls. These could reflect real-economy damage borne of weeks of post-election political grandstanding. I certainly haven't forgotten the market's post-election material selloff, either; if you believe in the market's natural predictive superpowers, you must relent that this, too, was forward-looking.
Alas, this fella enters the race wearing his stock-stalker outfit, and continuing to have reservations as we begin the new year, given the vigor conveyed by investment-bank predictions. In other words, I am engaging in good, old-fashioned research that yields two outcomes: a manageable core set of positions and trades for the upcoming earnings season.
For starters on why I'm doing this, an imbalance remains between bullishness and bearishness. I sense too much of the former -- though my unscientific read on this bearishness is that it's higher than it was in mid-December, when I moved completely to the sidelines on risk. I'm seeing a few important near-term events that could dent stocks, and they include the following:
● Sales and earnings-warning season could trigger further markdowns in estimates for the fourth quarter and for 2013, which to my knowledge are not priced in to present valuations across many sectors.
● The economic-data cliff will commence. December nonfarm payrolls will be stacked alongside weak employment components in regional manufacturing and consumer surveys -- in addition to the continuation of political drama, as well as the slashing of September and October payrolls figures. All this does not strike me as constituting firm grounds for a fresh read that will embraced by the market.
What to Debate on the Trading Floor Today
First: the early consensus says that, in the second half of 2013, gross domestic product growth will re-accelerate from a first-half baseline. Analysts are increasingly viewing first-half GDP as achieving slightly negative status -- a small shift in expectation from the prior prediction, which said the economy would narrowly avert negative growth in the aftermath of the fiscal cliff.
Second, because Congress joined forces in a mangled fashion at the last possible minute, an opinion is now budding that this implies a "we'll get it done" attitude on the debt ceiling. It's dangerous thinking, but I admit this issue should be placed on the back burner, since we have learned the market only cares when the moment of reckoning is set to arrive. Of course, this will obviously change when the ratings agencies drop the hammer on the U.S. credit rating sometime in the next two months.
Also, here's a bit of common sense: Those earning below $50,000 a year will have $84 less in their pockets, and that is no joke. Keep that in mind if and when anyone tries to pitch you the consumer discretionary sector as a place to park your money early in 2013.
Finally, when it comes to adding risk back to your portfolio, I think tech land should be your first destination. The removal of intense cliff uncertainty should free up order visibility. That metric had waned in the second half of 2012 -- and, in fact, I am on the prowl for this element starting to appear in January manufacturing reports.


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SARASOTA, Fla. -- Yankees left-hander Vidal Nuno mixed things up a bit against the Orioles on Saturday, cutting back on his fastball and throwing more offspeed pitches, but he continued to get results as he competes for the fifth spot in the rotation.
Nuno allowed one hit and a walk and struck out three Orioles hitters in four scoreless innings of work. The 26-year-old lefty has given up just one run on 11 hits in eight innings this spring, with six of those innings coming in Grapefruit League play and the other two in an exhibition against Florida State University.
He threw only 58 pitches and worked quickly on Saturday, letting the Yankees' defense do most of the work behind him.
"Nuno was terrific. That's what he does. He works fast, throws strikes, changes speed behind in the count, throws all his pitches for strikes," acting manager Rob Thomson said. "And he's a valuable guy because he can pick up a lot of innings out of the bullpen, he can start and he can get lefties out. So he's a versatile guy. ... He's really good. He knows how to pitch."
Nuno said he shied away from his fastball in order to mix in his breaking ball, cutter and changeup. Thomson noted that opposing hitters don't take great swings against Nuno's fastball, and he even got Steve Pearce to swing and miss at one for a strikeout to end his final inning. So, why make that change?
"I'm not a flamethrower," Nuno said. "They've seen the other side of me, mixing it in, and that's how I got them off-balance. Yeah, I'd fall behind in the count and not put them away early, but there's again that routine and just being positive with it. ... It's just mixing pitches, not using my fastball that much, locating better and just having that confidence."
This spring has been different for Nuno than a year ago, when he won the 2013 James P. Dawson Award for the most outstanding Yankees rookie in Spring Training. He's more confident in his abilities after proving last season that he's capable of pitching in the Majors, and he's fighting for a spot on the Opening Day roster.
While Nuno admitted he's inspired by the way the other candidates are pitching, he said he hasn't let the competition with Michael Pineda, David Phelps and Adam Warren affect his approach this spring.
"It motivates me," Nuno said. "Pretty much, you're just having a good time being around the guys, and whatever happens, happens. Let the front office decide who's going to do what and where."
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GLOUCESTER director of rugby Nigel Davies admitted some of his side failed to show up after they were beaten 24-19 by Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership, writes Tom Belger.
Sale recovered from Martyn Thomas' early try for Gloucester to lead 17-10 at half-time and once their opponents were reduced temporarily to 13 men they stretched that lead out to 14 points.
The Cherry and Whites responded well once they were restored to 15 men but three penalties could not deny Sale the bonus-point win.
And after seeing ill discipline cost his side so dearly, Davies refused to pull any punches.
"I'm very disappointed because I don't think we played anywhere near our potential," he said.
"There was a period towards the end of the first half where we just slacked off and that carried onto the early moments of the second half.
"I think first and foremost we need to work on the basic things which we have to get right, like catching it from the kick off.
"I have no complaints over the yellow cards, the ridiculous thing was that the second yellow card was a replay of the first.
"We had a very good start but we started to lose some physical battles and that cost us.
"My first impressions are that only 50 per cent of the team played well today and there were a few who didn't show up.
"I just thought we lacked a bit of physicality and you can't come here and expect to win a game when you don't have that as it puts pressure on the team and makes you second best.
"Next week is a tough game (away to Leicester) for us but they're all tough. We need to sort our performance level out first, that's what I am most concerned about."
After moving to within touching distance of a play-off place, Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond admitted his side were just where he wanted them to be.
"I am delighted with the win, it was hard thought and I felt we played some really good rugby," he said.
"We got the result and I am happy to get the four points and we've even managed to get five which keeps us around the top six where we want to be.
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text: Blog blasts 'Gang of Five' in Marple firing By Paul J. Nyden November 18, 2012 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The husband of one of two state school board members who resigned last week over the firing of State School Superintendent Jorea Marple is accusing the school board of plotting the overthrow of the well-respected educator.Bill Phillips, who owns Phillips Strategy in Elkins, called the firing of Jorea Marple as the state Superintendent of Schools last Thursday "despicable and senseless action ... taken at the West Virginia State School Board meeting."A Gang of Five fired the State Superintendent without cause or notice," he said. "Two board members resigned, including my wife."School Board members Jenny Phillips and Priscilla Haden resigned after a 5-2 vote removed Marple from her position, without any explanation or prior notice. Both Phillips and Haden supported Marple.On his computer blog -- http://phillipsbillboard.com -- Bill Phillips wrote, "Within hours it became apparent there was another party in the conspiracy plotted by the Gang of Five when Board President Wade Linger, on a special board call, said Dr. James Phares [superintendent of Randolph County Schools] would be named and would accept the position as State Superintendent."Phillips wrote that "Phares made an unexpected visit to our home" on Oct. 28."He came on the pretense to update my wife [Jenny Phillips] regarding the stabbing and death of a Mill Creek student and the action taken by Secondary School Activities Commission related to the Elkins High School football team," Bill Phillips wrote."During that visit, Phares said he had spoken with Linger and proceeded to probe about the relationship of Superintendent Marple and the state board," Phillips wrote.Reached at his home in Elkins on Sunday afternoon, James B. Phares said, "I am not going to make any comment on that." The Inter-Mountain, a newspaper published in Elkins, quoted Phares on Saturday as saying "I am honored and humbled that I am going to be considered."Linger announced on Thursday that he wanted to name Phares to Marple's job.Messages left at the work and home telephones of Linger on Sunday afternoon were not returned.Linger and the four other board members who voted to fire Marple -- Bill White, Gayle Manchin, Bob Dunlevy and Mike Green -- were all appointed by then-Gov. Joe Manchin, now a U.S. senator.Phares told The Inter-Mountain he would ask the Randolph County School Board to accept his resignation Monday evening. Phares also told the newspaper that West Virginia School Board members contacted him "informally" prior to last week. Phares previously served as Marion County School Superintendent. On Sunday afternoon, Jenny Phillips said she and Priscilla Haden "knew nothing about Jorea being fired until all of a sudden, we went into executive session."Wade [Linger] stood up in front and proceeded to say Jorea should be fired. Later on that evening, all of a sudden it struck me what happened, because of Dr. Phares' visit to our house."Phillips said Linger also told her last week, "Jenny, you are going to be very pleased. We will have a replacement in two weeks and you will be very pleased. The next day, he said it was Jim Phares."I think Jorea has been a very good superintendent," she said. "And I could not believe this had all been figured out before[hand]. Obviously, Priscilla and I weren't in the loop. But it had all been figured our before.On his blog, Bill Phillips added, "Despite Marple being a 'will and pleasure' appointee, she and the education community of West Virginia deserve to know why this unexpected action was taken."This had to hatched up in private without including the two [Priscilla Haden and Jenny Phillips] who resigned in protest. Such behind-the-scenes plotting is a violation of the Open Meetings Law. This Gang should be held accountable. "Dr. Marple was told to turn in her keys, credentials and be out of the building by the end of the day," Bill Phillips wrote. "She is held in such high regard that Department Education staff, while crying, packed up her personal items and carried boxes down the street to her home across from the state Capitol building."Bill Phillips added, "Phares is so certain he will be named on next Wednesday, that he is resigning the Randolph County position on Monday. He plans to be present at the State Board meeting when a permanent replacement for Marple is to be discussed. Talk about arrogance."Reach Paul J. Nyden at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-5164. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Police seek car driven by woman found dead in Kanawha River 2 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 3 Teen pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 4 Man allegedly cuts father in Rand over argument about sandwich 5 Rhode Island bank claims Justice companies owe $4.2M on helicopter loan Israel strike kills 11 in Gaza, including children Previous Story Man's journey behind Thanksgiving feast Next Story


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Seth Doege stole Geno Smith's numbers, and the Texas Tech quarterback isn't about to give them back.
Doege—hardly a household name and nowhere to be found on the Heisman Trophy radar—passed for 499 yards and six touchdowns in a 49-14 destruction of No. 5 West Virginia (5-1, 2-1 Big 12). The numbers were decidedly Smith-like, right down to the senior's 76.2 completion percentage.
"When you don't have a pass rush it's a lot easier to make your reads," said Doege
Then again, Doege did throw an interception. Somehow Smith, in his most frustrating outing of the season, kept that zero in his season stat line a zero.
The Red Raiders (5-1, 2-1), who were coming off a 41-20 loss at home to Oklahoma, held Smith to 29-of-55 passing (52.7 percent) for 276 yards, with one touchdown and no picks.
Smith arrived in Lubbock averaging 399.2 yards per game, with 24 touchdowns and an almost unheard-of completion percentage of 81.4.
"Those guys did a great job of just attacking us," Smith said. "They attacked us the entire game."
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He leaves with his team's notions of winning a national championship having all but disappeared. The Mountaineers still are in the race for the Big 12 title—especially with fellow contenders Kansas State and Oklahoma both having to visit Morgantown in coming weeks.
About that Heisman thing? It's still very much alive for Smith, though he certainly can't win it if his team falls apart. West Virginia surely will have to finish among the top three or four teams in the Big 12 for Smith to have a chance.
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New Year's Day was very special for Troy resident Alison Harmon this year.
Harmon, president of the Delta Research and Education Foundation, proudly participated in the historic Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif.
Harmon, 56, a graduate of Bowling Green State University, is one of 122 out-walkers who was on the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority float.
Delta is the first African American women's organization and first black Greek-letter organization with a float in the parade. The float was a kick-off of the sorority's celebration of 100 years of sisterhood, scholarship and service.
"The parade was a great experience, but for me as a member of Delta was especially meaningful," Harmon said. "The organization, the float was an effort to kick off our one hundredth year, especially to expose a wider audience to the work we've done over the past 100 years."
The sorority began at Howard University in 1913, and since then, the organization has increased membership to at least 300,000 college education across the world -- mostly African American women.
Professionally, Harmon has spent the past 37 years working in different levels of education -- everything from being a teacher to administrator to an Eastern Michigan University professor.
"What our float was signifying was how far we have come as an organization," Harmon said.
Delta began with only 22 African American women, who did not have the right to vote and faced other obstacles relating to their race.
"For me, as a member of a sorority and as a leader in the organization since I was 19, it was a highlight for me," Harmon said. "It was also a celebration for me of the leadership I've held and for how it has helped me in my professional (life)."
The parade experience not was only fun, but it also led to a bonding experience for all the sisters.
"The experience itself is quite noteworthy, I also spent some time working on the float -- placing roses and coconut pieces and seeds and eucalyptus was especially exciting. I climbed to the top of the building representing Harmon and placed eucalyptus leaves," she said.
She is especially proud of the fact the sorority has programs in education, political and economic awareness, physical and mental awareness and international awareness.
"Having experienced it all on the national level since I was 19 has been phenomenal and it has help with my life and professional life as well," Harmon said. "... There was an overwhelming feeling of support, that we had made it to that level (as parade participants) to be able to overcome all of those obstacles and hurdles and be able to afford the cost."
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