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Checkup with Oncologist yesterday. Wants me to do one more round of chemo on Wednesday and followup ct scan 4 weeks later. My CA-19 was 21 and my CEA .053. ( I know you would be wondering Peter) Ha! Platelets a little low as expected and wbc's a little low even after taking antibiotics and injections of filgrastim. This chemo is causing congestion of the lungs.... Don't read further if you have a weak stomach.....
Loss count but at least five times after severe coughing spell, big chunky blood clots have come out of my lungs. I'm looking at it as tumor crap clearing out. I'm watching my blood pressure and pulse and feeling fine and dandy. When Wednesday rolls around my counts particularly wbc's and platelets, and nutrophils need to be fairly good or I'll pass on chemo until after Hawaii trip. I refuse to be immuno-suppressed and miss this trip. The Doctor thinks I have enough time to recover. So I let him have the last word but will decide for my self on Wednesdays. Oh, almost forgot;( Pemmican) has anyone ever tried? It's a dietary staple for human consumption. From what I understand it is a bone marrow full of protien and monounsaturated fats. Is suppose to boost your immune system wbc's and platlets. Thought I would ask. When I do further searches I keep coming up with beef jerky under this brand name? Well, thats it for now folks. Keep your chins up and stay positive. Never under estimate the power and will of the mind with a little or in my case a whole lot of chemo and radiation thrown in. Kris, I'm sending a prayer of support to ya girl!
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text: West Virginians of the Year By Staff reports December 31, 2011 Story Share Read about this year's winner, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., here.Sunday Gazette-Mail West Virginians of the Year:1951 - OKEY L. PATTESON, 23rd governor, chief creator of the West Virginia Turnpike.1952 - WALTER S. HALLANAN, former Huntington Herald-Dispatch editor, state official, oilman, chairman of 1952 Republican National Convention.1953 - ADM. FELIX B. STUMP, from Parkersburg, commander of the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet.1954 - GEN. CHARLES E. YEAGER, from Lincoln County, World War II air hero and test pilot, first to break the sound barrier.1955 - LEONARD RIGGLEMAN, longtime president of Morris Harvey College (now the University of Charleston), moved the school from Barboursville.1956 - JOHN D. HOBLITZELL JR., of Parkersburg, education leader, appointed U.S. senator.1957 - MICHAEL L. BENEDUM, "the Great Wildcatter," Bridgeport native, oil millionaire, philanthropist.1958 - WILLIAM J. THOMPSON, Kanawha circuit judge, advocate of probation.1959 - JERRY WEST, SAM HUFF, West Virginia basketball and football heroes.1960 - FRED OTTO, Kanawha Valley civic leader, manager who helped save the DuPont Belle plant from phase-out.1961 - CHARLES HODEL, orphan who lost a leg, became dynamic publisher of Beckley newspapers.1962 - PEARL BUCK, Nobel Prize-winning author, born in Pocahontas County.1963 - CYRUS VANCE, veteran U.S. diplomat and secretary of state. 1964 - SEN. JENNINGS RANDOLPH, member of Congress since the 1930s, chief author of Appalachian Regional Commission.1965 - THE REV. LEON SULLIVAN, Charleston-born civil rights leader, created job training for blacks, planned phase-out of apartheid in South Africa.1966 - WALTER F. REUTHER, United Auto Workers union president, born in Wheeling.1967 - REV. HILARION CANN, BISHOP FRED HOLLOWAY, RABBI SAMUEL COOPER and BISHOP WILBURN CAMPBELL, four state leaders in church efforts for civil rights.1968 - PHYLLIS CURTIN, from Clarksburg, GEORGE CRUMB JR. from Charleston, opera soprano and composer.1969 - DR. DANIEL HALE, Princeton physician and conservationist, created flood-control dam and safe water supply. 1970 - WILLIAM T. BROTHERTON JR., of Charleston, state Senate president, creator of the Legislature's corruption-probing commission.1971 - DR. JOHN C. NORMAN, Charleston-born surgeon and medical researcher.1972 - ARCH A. MOORE JR., 28th governor, dynamic in his first term.1973 - ARNOLD MILLER, Cabin Creek disabled miner, elected president of the UMW after crusading against union corruption.1974 - SEN. ROBERT C. BYRD, who rose from Raleigh County poverty to leadership in Congress.1975 - DR. JAMES HARLOW, physicist, 16th president of West Virginia University.1976 - JAMES DAVID BARBER, Charleston native, Duke University political scientist, author of books on presidency.1977 - SEN. ROBERT C. BYRD, chosen again after he attained national power as Senate majority leader.1978 - MARY LEE SETTLE, from Charleston, renowned novelist.1979 - MAURICE G. BROOKS, WVU biologist, author of four books on mountain wildlife. 1980 - CHARLES PETERS JR., from Charleston, former legislator, publisher of The Washington Monthly.1981 - SHARON ROCKEFELLER, public broadcasting advocate, wife of Sen. Jay Rockefeller.1982 - ARTHUR RECHT, Wheeling circuit judge who mandated equality between rich and poor county school systems.1983 - JAMES "BUCK" HARLESS, Mingo County lumber and coal mogul, philanthropist.1984 - MARY LOU RETTON, from Fairmont, Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.1985 - LOUISE McNEIL PEASE, from Pocahontas County, state poet laureate.1986 - DALE NITZSCHKE, president of Marshall University, leader in innovative educational concepts.1987 - ROBERTA EMERSON, curator who expanded Huntington Museum of Art.1988 - DON NEHLEN, football coach who led WVU to an 11-0 season.1989 - MICHAEL CAREY, U.S. attorney who cleaned up corruption in Mingo County and state government.1990 - SEN. ROBERT C. BYRD, chosen a third time for bringing billions of dollars worth of federal projects to West Virginia.1991 - SEN. JAY ROCKEFELLER, legislator, secretary of state, governor and U.S. senator.1992 - LYELL CLAY, HAZEL RUBY McQUAIN, CHARLIE ERICKSON, JOAN EDWARDS and other philanthopists - "The Givers" who support West Virginia projects.1993 - The entire WVU FOOTBALL TEAM, for another undefeated season.1994 - HENRY LOUIS "SKIP" GATES, Mineral County native who became Harvard's top black scholar, won a MacArthur "genius award" and wrote a book about his boyhood in West Virginia.1995 - ROBERT C. FRASURE, from Morgantown, a deputy assistant secretary of state who was killed while trying to negotiate peace in Bosnia's civil war.1996 - GASTON CAPERTON, upon completing two terms as a successful, progressive governor, whose tenure brought economic growth and few scandals.1997 - ELIZABETH HALLANAN, one of America's few female federal judges, who reformed child support and voided a state plan for government-sponsored religion in schools.1998 - ADM. JOSEPH LOPEZ, a Fayette County native who rose through the ranks to command U.S. forces in Bosnia and the Mediterranean.1999 - BOB PRUETT, Marshall University football coach who selflessly turned down big-money offers - and his CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM.2000 - JOHN CHAMBERS JR., president of the Internet giant, Cisco Systems, which enables computers to communicate, thus spurring the Information Age.2001 - The WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD, for a year of duty against floods, forest fires and terrorism.2002 - SEN. ROBERT C. BYRD, a courageous lone voice resisting the plunge to war in Iraq.2003 - PFC. JESSICA LYNCH of Wirt County, who became America's hero after she was severely injured, captured and then rescued in Iraq fighting.2004 - CHARLIE JONES, longtime West Virginia barge and coal operator, providing jobs through one of the state's few home-based corporations.2005 - WEST VIRGINIA SOLDIERS serving, fighting and dying in Iraq and Afghanistan, and their burdened families at home.2006 - DAVID HARDESTY for his long years of fine leadership at West Virginia University.2007 - JENNIFER GARNER for her success as a movie and Broadway actress, along with humanitarian works and public devotion to her home state.2008 - BETTY SCHOENBAUM, Charleston philanthropist, for her many gifts enhancing life in the state capital.2009 - JIM JUSTICE, Greenbrier County philanthropist who saved The Greenbrier resort and helps numerous West Virginia causes.2010 - GEN. ALLEN TACKETT, retiring after long career of leading and improving the West Virginia National Guard.2011 - LANDAU EUGENE MURPHY JR., Logan County singer who won $1 million in the nationwide "America's Got Talent" television show competition and became a popular and positive image of West Virginia. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Police seek car driven by woman found dead in Kanawha River 2 Teen pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 4 Man allegedly cuts father in Rand over argument about a sandwich 5 WV school district apologizes for 'Trump Perry' sign at football game W.Va. libraries keep up with changing trends Previous Story Fewer earmarks could hurt W.Va.'s growth Next Story


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text: Overview By Mayo Clinic Staff Print Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. It's caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke. People with COPD are at increased risk of developing heart disease, lung cancer and a variety of other conditions. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common conditions that contribute to COPD. Chronic bronchitis is inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs. It's characterized by daily cough and mucus (sputum) production. Emphysema is a condition in which the alveoli at the end of the smallest air passages (bronchioles) of the lungs are destroyed as a result of damaging exposure to cigarette smoke and other irritating gases and particulate matter. COPD is treatable. With proper management, most people with COPD can achieve good symptom control and quality of life, as well as reduced risk of other associated conditions. COPD care at Mayo Clinic Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Symptoms & causes Aug. 11, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References What is COPD? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/copd. Accessed Feb. 11, 2016. Ferri FF. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In: Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2016. Philadelphia, Pa.: Mosby Elsevier; 2016. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Feb. 11, 2016. Han MK, et al. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Definition, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and staging. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Feb. 15, 2016. Balkissoon R, et al. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A concise review. Medical Clinics of North America. 2011;95:1125. Foreman M, et al. Genes and COPD. Medical Clinics of North America. 2012;96:699. Longo DL, et al., eds. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 19th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill Education; 2015. http://www.accessmedicine.com. Accessed Feb. 15, 2016. Pagon RA, et al., eds. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. In: GeneReviews. Seattle, Wash.: University of Seattle, Washington; 1993-2016. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1116. Accessed March 23, 2016. Hillas G, et al. Managing comorbidities in COPD. International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2015;10:95. Standards for the diagnosis and management of patients with COPD. American Thoracic Society. http://www.thoracic.org/copd-guidelines/index.php. Accessed March 23, 2016. Ferguson GT, et al. Management of stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed Feb. 15, 2016. Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2013. Riggin EA. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. March 22, 2016. Stoller JK. Management of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. http://www.uptodate.com/home. Accessed March 23, 2016. Mallea JM (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla. April 26, 2016. What are the benefits of quitting smoking? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/smo/benefits. Accessed April 27, 2016. Jha P, et al. 21st-century hazards of smoking and benefits of cessation in the United States. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2013;368:341. RelatedBarrel chest: What causes it?High blood pressure dangersQuit-smoking productsSecondhand smokePalliative careAir pollution and exerciseCT scanChest X-raysWheezingCoughShortness of breath COPDOverviewSymptoms & causesDiagnosis & treatmentRequest an appointmentDiagnosisTreatmentDepartments & specialtiesExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchCosts & insurancePreparing for your appointmentSelf-managementMore aboutIn-DepthExpert AnswersExpert BlogMultimediaResourcesNews from Mayo Clinic Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Store Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. The Last Diet You'll Ever NeedNEW! Mayo Clinic Guide to Integrative MedicineStop Osteoporosis in its TracksMayo Clinic Health LetterThe Mayo Clinic Diet Book Diagnosis & treatmentRequest an appointmentDiagnosisTreatmentDepartments & specialtiesExpertise & rankingsLocations, travel & lodgingClinical trialsResearchCosts & insurancePreparing for your appointment CON-20184358 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions COPD


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Editor's note: As offseason work across the league winds down, the focus is shifting to the steamy summer workouts ahead. The countdown to training camp has begun. To get you fully primed for the preseason and beyond, Sporting News will provide in-depth looks at all 32 teams over the next six weeks. First up, the NFC East. Today: Redskins. Monday: AFC East.
The initialed one didn't just fire up the Washington Redskins fan base, though Robert Griffin III, also known as RG3, certainly did that with 20,000 fans attending a draft day party in large part because of his presence. He also jacked up his teammates, tired of mediocre play and sub-par seasons. Now they see a quarterback with 4.4 speed, a rocket arm and charisma off the charts. Now they feel hope.
"It's definitely different," corner DeAngelo Hall said. "But we're excited about it. We can't wait to put him through the ropes out here and get him ready for the season."
"To go into another year with not having a quarterback was not very appealing to me," linebacker London Fletcher said. "I've had enough years of other stuff."
In Year 3 of the Mike Shanahan regime, the Redskins enter having added the most important piece, a quarterback. They have other reasons to be optimistic. The development of young players and the addition of wide receivers among them. But the Redskins feel like Griffin should end the quest for an elite quarterback, a search that has lasted since the mid-1980s.
What's new: Offense
The scheme remains the same, but changes at quarterback and receiver will allow coaches to use more of the playbook. Griffin's speed will enable the Shanahan to use more bootlegs and incorporate options. And Griffin's arm strength will allow the offense to take more shots downfield.
The Redskins focused on adding playmakers and hope that wide receivers Pierre Garcon and Josh Morgan, plus second-year Leonard Hankerson's return from injury, will result in more yards after the catch — a major problem in 2011. Their presence, plus tight ends Fred Davis and a healthy Chris Cooley, means the Redskins could be more multidimensional. Coaches also moved receiver Niles Paul to tight end, adding speed at that position.
What's new: Defense
For the third consecutive year, the Redskins will run a 3-4 under Jim Haslett. So there won't be many schematic changes, though there will be tweaks. And the team again will rely on itsfront seven to carry the defense. A second year in the system should benefit nose tackle Barry Cofield and second-year outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan. That alone will help the defense.
Kerrigan's increased comfort level will allow the Redskins to move Brian Orakpo around more, as they did toward the end of 2011. But they'll also ask the secondary to tighten coverage, an issue last season. Cornerbacks must be more versatile and able to shift inside or drop to safety on occasion. New secondary coach Raheem Morris is vocal and already has drawn the players' praise for implemented changes.
Camp goals
1. Establish Griffin. He's already the starting quarterback so that's not the issue. Griffin needs to prove himself to his teammates against live competition. The coaches must figure out what Griffin is most comfortable with and they also must make sure not to overburden him with too much of the playbook early in the season.
2. Settle the secondary. The Redskins don't yet have a true nickel back to cover in the slot. Nor do they know who will start at free safety. There's a good chance they'll use Hall inside more. Meanwhile, Brandon Meriweather has the inside shot at the strong safety position. Madieu Williams and Tanard Jackson will battle for the free safety job. All three are healthy and hoping to revive their careers.
3. Find a kicker. Graham Gano finished the season by making 14 of his last 15 field-goal attempts and has a powerful leg. He did a nice job on kickoffs, too. But the Redskins signed Neil Rackers in the offseason, who at 35 is older but has been far more accurate the past three seasons.
Breakout player: Jarvis Jenkins, DE
Jenkins, a 2011 second-round pick at 41st overall, played well in his first preseason until tearing the ACL in his right knee. He had coaches excited with his early performance, enough so that they believed he would have become their top defensive lineman.
Jenkins missed his rookie season, which doesn't help, but his early injury meant he didn't have to spend all offseason rehabbing. Instead, he could focus on adding upper-body strength and strengthening his knee.
He might not start, but Jenkins should be pivotal along the front, able to play either end spot and in the nickel package as a rusher.
"I feel more explosive and powerful and I definitely feel a lot quicker," Jenkins said. "Just getting my upper body strong will help my game this year. ... I'm more than eager. I'm ready to put some pads on."
Bottom line
The Redskins begin training camp with confidence. Players openly raved about the attitude and work ethic a year ago, though it did not translate into victories. For the second consecutive summer, it's safe to say the Redskins have improved. And it's easy to say they might not win a whole lot more games because they have a rookie quarterback and play in one of the toughest divisions.
It's hard to know how well they'll do until Griffin shows what he can do against defenses. And it will take time for him to get in synch with his receivers. If all breaks right the Redskins could contend for a wild-card spot, but realistically an 8-8 season would be an excellent achievement.
Prediction: Fourth, NFC East
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NEW YORK -- Coupled with Daisuke Matsuzaka's success at the back end of the bullpen, Kyle Farnsworth's recent struggles could force the Mets to rethink their closer strategy.
They're just not going down that road quite yet.
"[Farnsworth has] pitched good -- I mean, he's pitched very good," said manager Terry Collins, who was candid earlier this month before deciding to remove Jose Valverde from the closer's role. "I still think he's going to be fine. I don't have too many concerns about it right now."
Since taking over as closer, Farnsworth has allowed runs in two of his four appearances -- one of those on Saturday night in a non-save situation that cost the Mets the game. But he still has a 2.38 ERA for the season, with eight strikeouts and two walks in 11 1/3 innings.
After Matsuzaka earned his first career save last week, Collins insisted that Farnsworth was still the closer and that the Mets were not considering tackling the ninth inning by committee. Still, Farnsworth is 38 years old and needs frequent off-days, which could result in regular closing opportunities for Matsuzaka or others.
The Mets also remain intrigued by the ninth-inning potential of right-hander Vic Black, who is unscored upon in 8 1/3 innings at Triple-A Las Vegas. But until Black demonstrates better control -- he has walked eight -- the Mets are unlikely to promote him.
Other than Valverde, no Mets pitcher boasts more closing experience than Farnsworth, who has saved 56 games over 16 seasons. Twenty-five of those saves came with the Rays in 2011.
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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This Is More Than a Squeeze Posted at 6:28 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 4 Five-year highs for the S&P 500? What the heck? Must be all short-covering? No, I don't think so. I think there's simply a level of Washington ennui that's pervading the market. The people who haven't left the building are people who increasingly, I believe, won't be shaken out by the next Washington crisis. That doesn't mean that they won't get spooked by bad earnings if we have them. But think of it like this: If you sold on the debt downgrade last year, if you sold on the election jitters, and if you sold on the fiscal cliff, and if you sold on the dividend tax increase and if you sold on the utterances of politicians, you do look pretty stupid at five-year highs, don't you? So much money was deferred from the market. So many people decided that dividends would cease to matter that much. So many hedge funds decided that the earnings had to be horrible that the spook factor was as high as I can recall. Now, we know from Ulta Salon ( ULTA), which guided "too in-line"; Lululemon Athletica ( LULU), which got downgraded; Mellanox Technologies ( MLNX), which had hideous earnings; and Family Dollar ( FDO), which had terrible guidance, that you aren't safe from disappointing individual company reports. But that's different from being in an unsafe market. Those stocks are all pretty highly valued and didn't have dividend protection and are ahead, not behind, the market. I think the reaction of the OK retailers to the OK news -- witness the positive reaction to allegedly disappointing Target ( TGT) numbers -- is indicative that there was a short base in that group. In general, though, the multiples aren't stretched for the big caps, international is getting better, and the individual has figured out how much to put into his or her 401(k) and retirement plans, now that we know the rules. Those who need yield went back in. Those who hadn't sold yet were given no new reason to sell.


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Famous for its perfect skiing conditions, Vail provides hotel guests a winter wonderland of alpine fun (and an excuse for abundant hot chocolate). The World Alpine Ski Championships take place here every year, so the city is well prepared for incoming visitors. The Colorado landscape is perfect for cross-country skiing and snowboarding.
In warmer months, golfing, hiking, biking and fishing are popular pastimes, making Vail a true, year-round destination. You can even go whitewater rafting on the Eagle River! Check out the Holy Cross Wilderness Area where backcountry adventure awaits you. Or visit the Vail Nature Center, offering bird, wildflower and beaver pond tours of the surrounding area.
For a different kind of entertainment, visit the nearby Colorado Ski Museum, which offers a historical perspective of Vail. Our hotel's are also within easy reach of many Colorado vineyards, or you can enjoy a tasting in town at Minturn Cellars Winery. And you can't miss the annual Vail Film Festival.
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I actually managed to drag myself back to something that resembles a stable financial situation so I have a bit of extra spending money right now.
I'm looking to pick up a handful of sets... figured I'd list everything that's on my radar even though I can probably only afford a couple of them. let me know if you have em and would be up for selling them or trading them for discs.
i only am interested in domestic licensed releases (not really interested in bootleg imports) and i tend to only go for thinpaks/box sets that take up as little space as possible. not all sets are available in that style so with a few, i'm open to other options. a lot of these are sets i once owned but sold when my financial situation went south earlier in the year.
Blood+ - Parts 1 and 2 box sets.
Claymore - Thinpak box set.
Code Geass - Sets 1-3.
Destiny of the Shrine Maiden (aka Kannazuki no Miko) - Thinpak or Geneon box set
Devil May Cry - Thinpak box set
dot.Hack Roots - Volumes 1-6 (with art box if possible).
Familiar of Zero - Thinpak box set.
Fullmetal Alchemist - Complete season 2 thinpak box set.
Gurren Lagann - Sets 1-3 (w/ english audio option).
Honey & Clover - Part 1 box set.
Hellsing Ultimate - 1-4.
Karin - Thinpak box set.
Kenichi: the Mightiest Disciple - Thinpak box set or parts 1 and 2 thinpaks.
Kino's Journey - Thinpak box set
Kujibiki Unbalance - Box set.
Kyo Kara Maoh - season 1 and 2 thinpak box sets.
Le Portrait de Petite Cossette - Movie.
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi - Thinpak box set.
Mahoromatic - Thinpak box set.
Melody of Oblivion - Geneon box set or Volumes 1-6 w/ art box.
Nana - Part 1 box set.
Outlaw Star - Anime Legends Box set
Pumpkin Scissors - Thinpak box set or parts 1 and 2 thinpaks.
Samurai Gun - Thinpak box set.
Shuffle - Thinpak box set
Sword of the Stranger - movie.
Welcome to the NHK - Thinpak box set or parts 1 and 2 thinpaks.
Yugo the Negotiator - Thinpak box set.


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AUSTIN, Texas — For an inexpensive, entry-level fishing experience the entire family can enjoy, it doesn't get much easier than winter rainbow trout fishing in Texas.
Beginning Nov. 30 and continuing through March, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will stock upwards of 264,000 hatchery-reared rainbow trout at about 100 sites across the state. Many of the fish stockings will be conducted at small community fishing lakes, state park lakes and popular river tailraces offering easy angling access.
TPWD has been stocking rainbow trout each winter since the 1970s, providing Texans a simple and economical opportunity to go fishing.
Catching these hungry fish can be easy, making the experience ideal for both novice anglers and kids. The fish will bite almost immediately after stocking and typically will take a variety of baits, from whole kernel canned corn or commercial soft bait to artificial flies and even small spinner baits.
Fishing gear can be as basic as an inexpensive spincast rod and reel combo, a small plastic bobber, a fishing weight and a hook. It's also a good idea to carry along a pair of needle-nosed pliers to help remove hooks, and a five gallon bucket, small ice chest or a fish stringer to keep your catch. Be sure to keep freshly caught trout cold on ice or refrigerated.
A list of stocking sites with detailed driving directions is available on the TPWD Web site. The posted stocking dates are the days the trout are available to the general public. Many sites offer special events for youth prior to allowing the public to fish and those are usually the day before. Folks should check with local parks and recreation departments or water authorities for additional information.
While most sites get an annual dose of between 1,000-2,000 trout, popular fishing holes like the Guadalupe River below the Canyon Reservoir Dam, which includes the tailrace, receive multiple stockings from December through March. As the only fishable place in Texas where rainbow trout can survive during the summer months, the Guadalupe River will get about 17,000 fish, which includes about 5,000 trout donated to TPWD by the Comal County Water Oriented Recreation District..
"The water is low and clear right now, so the wade fishing opportunities should be good as long as we don't get torrential rains," said Stephan Magnelia, TPWD fisheries biologist in San Marcos. "If we got any over-summer trout survival, it was in the area close to Canyon Dam, so we're starting with a clean slate in the lower end. The fish ought to be congregated and once you find them you should be able to catch them fairly easily."
There are several public access points along the Guadalupe River that have been leased by TPWD specifically for trout fishing. Maps and directions to these sites are available on the TPWD Web site.
Anglers should note there are special harvest restrictions in place along the 10-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River below the tailrace. In this area, anglers may retain only one trout per day, which must be at least 18-inches in length, and any trout harvested must be caught on artificial lures. For additional details about the special harvest regulations and the location of that river stretch, please consult the TPWD Outdoor Annual. The special regulations zone does not include the area immediately below Canyon Lake Dam. There, as in other Texas waters, the daily bag limit is five trout and there is no minimum length.
A valid Texas freshwater fishing package is required to fish for trout. Youth ages 16 and younger and all anglers fishing from the bank in state parks are exempt from the fishing package requirement.
Trout make ideal table fare and are easily prepared. They are best eaten fresh within two days of the catch, but can also be frozen. First, remove the entrails by making an incision with a sharp knife along the length of the underside of the fish and thoroughly wash inside and out under running water. Trout do not need to be scaled. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil and top with a thin slice or two of lemon. You can also season with your favorite seafood spices. Wrap the prepared fish individually in aluminum foil and bake or grill until done, usually no more than 4-8 minutes at 350 degrees (fish flakes off easily with a fork when properly cooked).
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Inside the Business of Graphic Design casts a precise and realistic light on the risks, requirements, and rewards of running a creative and successful design business. Whether you dream of setting up a small studio, or whether you've been on your own for years, this provocative guide is an important source of success strategies for every graphics professional.
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As the leader of a small design firm, this book was helpful in giving context across a broad range of categories of design firms. Next, I'd like to read one that goes a little bit deeper into the daily activities that the smartest design firms use to work most efficiently.
I'm a Graphic Designer in my mid 20's who loves to read. I used to commute over an hour to and from school 5 days a week. Now my job has me commute an hour and a half 5 days a week, so I should get a lot done.
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This book is an analytical & anecdotal look at the design business that is in a dire need of an update (It's over a decade out of date).
I was personally looking forward to listening to this, I like books about design in general. However with this book's focus being on the business side (some information is still relevant today) with anecdotes from those 60 leaders, the value of the business information has diminished immensely.
It was an average book, got some nice insights out of it but overall it is antiquated.
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I picked up this audible book with the hope of gaining some insight on design and running a design firm while the case is referenced in the book are valid cases the data is out of date for 2016
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The Houston Dynamo moves on in the MLS playoffs. Seth Sinovic's second-half goal stands as the match winner Wednesday for Sporting Kansas City, but the Eastern Conference champion lost the two-game series on goal differential.
Houston won the opening match 2-0 at home on Sunday. Sporting needed to win by at least three goals in regulation to win the series.
U.S. national team player Graham Zusi set up Sinovic with a cross from the right side on the goal. Sinovic, sweeping in from left wing unmarked, dived to head the ball into the open side of the net in the 64th minute.
It was Sinovic's first goal in 75 MLS matches.
Despite the advantage of 20,894 supporters — more than 2,000 over seating capacity at Livestrong Sporting Park — SKC couldn't get another goal past Houston's Tally Hall. It had chances, including one in the 73rd minute when C.J. Sapong chipped a shot over the net with only Hall to beat.
Had it gotten a 2-0 win in regulation, SKC would have forced a settlement in extra time or a shootout.
Houston now moves on to face either the New York Red Bulls or D.C. United in the conference finals. Those clubs were scheduled to play Wednesday, but their match was postponed until Thursday because of a snowstorm at Red Bulls Arena in Harrison, N.J.
That two-game series was scheduled to start Saturday afternoon but Wednesday's postponement will push it back by a day. It now will kick off at 4 p.m. ET Sunday at Houston's BBVA Compass Stadium.
The Dynamo won the opening leg Sunday behind goals from Adam Moffat and Will Bruin, and then did enough on defense — just barely — to advance to its second consecutive conference final.
Houston defeated Sporting KC last year to reach the MLS Cup finals.
Sinovic provided a jolt through the second-largest ever to see an MLS game at Livestrong Sporting Park when his diving header off a cross from Zusi found the back of a wide-open net to give Sporting KC the lead in the 64th minute.
Kamara set the play up with an impressive individual run into the box.
The regular-season conference champions spent the next 30 minutes trying to find the second goal that would force overtime, getting several good looks — just as they had all game.
Every time, though, Houston's physical back line would make a play to knock the ball away from danger, or Hall would leap forward to snatch a through ball and spoil an attack.
The outcome was never assured for Houston, which was outscored by at least two goals in the second half three times this season, until four minutes of stoppage time expired.
There was no massive celebration, though, just exhaustion on the part of the Dynamo.
They shook hands with Sporting KC players and clapped each other on the back, but it was clear that the pressure of spending 90-plus minutes on their heels had sapped them.
The Dynamo squeaked into the playoffs as the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. they beat fourth-seeded Chicago Fire in the knockout round, and then continued its dominance of Sporting KC with a 2-0 win in the first match of the two-leg conference semifinals.
The result allowed Houston to adhere to coach Dominic Kinnear's style by sinking back on defense and muddying up the middle of the field, forcing Sporting KC to swing passes wide on the wing and then force looping shots into the penalty area, where its size could knock them away.
That's what happened in the eighth minute, when Sapong drew a foul and Zusi uncorked a free kick from 25 yards that Kamara managed to get his head on but send just wide of the goal.
It happened again in the 26th minute, when Kamara's shot was deflected away, and early in the second half, when Zusi's sent a free kick arcing into the box that was knocked back out.
Sporting KC nearly had the series equalizer in the 73rd minute, when Sapong beat a Houston defender to a pass from Kamara, and the forward chipped the ball just over Hall, who was late in trying to secure it in front of the next. The ball just cleared the crossbar.
Matt Besler another chance in the 85th minute, when his right-footed shot was high and wide.
Houston held on from there to end a successful season for Sporting KC.
The recently rebranded club, playing in its still-new state-of-the-art stadium, captured Kansas City's imagination. Not only did it repeat as regular-season conference champions for the first time in club history, it also won the U.S. Open Cup for only the second time.
It all ended in a matchup of what are fast becoming bitter conference rivals.
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There was a gathering last Friday night at the St. Dominic "Tween Night" dodgeball shootout.
It was one of those epic sport moments like when Secretariat won the Triple Crown or the Ali vs. Frazier prize fight or maybe the 1980 Olympic USA hockey team beating the Soviet juggernaut.
The sixth-graders of St. D had dropped the gauntlet against their parents for a game of dodgeball.
When I heard the challenge go forth, I pitied the fools.
When did journalists start losing the respect of the public?
Not that the job is about—nor should it be about—gaining that respect, but it seems to me that it was only a short time ago that being a journalist meant something positive.
After all, Superman, the most incorruptible superhero of all time, was a journalist.
The public saw them as great professionals uncovering what certain officials would try to hide. They were seen as helping the common man peer into a realm that they would otherwise never see.
But now?
It's no secret that Washington County is undergoing some major changes right now.
New facilities are on the way that are going to provide resources and opportunities for local residents. Not to mention there's going to be more reason than ever for visitors to spend time here.
It's too bad we don't know the person's name who said it, for there is much truth in the statement: "What man does not understand, he fears; and what he fears, he tends to destroy."
Michael Dunn claimed fear was the reason he shot to death the young black man, Jordan Davis at a Jacksonville, Fla., gas station in an argument over loud music. Did Davis point a gun at Dunn, as he alleged? No gun was ever found.
Last week I was glancing through The Sun and noticed an obituary on Mr. Clyde Logsdon. He passed away at the age of 93. I only met Mr. Logsdon once when I was kid over 40 years ago. If I remember correctly, he wasn't a very tall man but for some reason his demeanor and presence stuck out in my mind when others didn't. He just seemed a manly sort of man.
The obituary made a small comment on his military service. But what little it said was a mouthful if you know history.
One thing I've come to realize about Washington County is that the people here love to give back.
Regardless of the event and what local organization is behind it or what person is in need, the people of this community pride themselves on being able to lend each other a hand any time they can.
From the theater to the athletic fields to charitable organizations and government entities, you can count on any number of local folks to pitch in wherever they can.
With his gray hair, radiant smile, erect posture, suit coat and dress tie, he could have passed as an emissary sent by an official to deliver an important message. I guessed he had something to say to me, something urgent it seemed. After briefly introducing himself, he quickly got to the point.
"You know what you are?"
I had a feeling I was about to find out.
"When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years."
Mark Twain
As I sat in McDonald's last week, in one of the seemingly rare moments I have that's not in full-on rush mode, I noticed an old couple eating lunch—with what was presumably their grandson—at the next table down from me.
The kid was maybe eight or nine years old, undoubtedly off from yet another day of school.
This is where I would normally describe him in greater detail, but the only way I would have been of any help in that department was if he had committed a crime and was in a lineup.
OK, I'll say it. I'm sick of this weather!
Outlandish claim, I know. I'm sure I'm only the two-dozenth person you've heard declare that since the arrival of the new year, but come on, there seems to be no end to this winter.
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Photo Flash: First Look at A.D. Players Children's Theater's THUMBELINA
An imaginative new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, Thumbelina tells the tale of a girl no bigger than her mother's thumb. When Thumbelina is kidnapped by a frog, she is thrust into a world full of fantastic creatures where she doesn't fit in. Through her experiences, Thumbelina discovers that while everyone is unique, they each have value, and that there is a place where she belongs.
Thumbelina is the first musical collaboration for composer Braden Hunt and playwright Will Ledesma, who has previously premiered six plays at A. D. Players for both the Children's Theater and the Touring Company.
Ledesma graduated with a B.A. in Theatre from Oklahoma Baptist University and spent six years with A. D. Players as a playwright, performer, teacher, and director. His original fairy tale The Girl Who Wore Golden Clothes was selected for CATS Playhouses' first annual Cordell Green New Plays Festival in 2009 and later won the 2010 First Place Award for Drama at the IWA! Texas Christian Writer's Convention. Five of his plays are published: Why the Bells Chimed; The Pass-It-On Christmas, The Hero Squad vs. The Princess Snatchers; Secret Identity: An Adventure in Peer Pressure; and Pinocchio and His Father.
Composer Braden Hunt received his training at the University of Houston, the Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, and the Stephanie Bradow Voice Studio. Although his most famous work is in Japanese animation, his background is in Musical Theater, and he is also a certified theater teacher.
The cast of Thumbelina includes A. D. Players resident actors Sarah Cooksey (Sanders Family Christmas, The Beams Are Creaking, Emma) as Mother and Mouse, Craig Griffin (Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, The Beams are Creaking, Bunnicula) as Main Maybug and Mole, and Linford Herschberger (Charley's Aunt, Pinnochio and His Father, Faces), as Assistant #1 and Maybug, A. D. Players interns Kelsey Cratty (Four Maps to Bethlehem) as Thumbelina and Jesse Merrill (The Littleboro Valley Story) as Prince and Maybug, and A. D. Players company member L. Louise Jackson as Mama Frog and Butterfly.
A. D. Players' Mainstage is located at 2710 W. Alabama. Thumbelina runs January 15 - February 2, 2013. Performances are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 10:30am with a 1:00pm performance on 1/26. Thumbelina previews on January 15 at 7:00pm.
Tickets are $10 for individuals and $6 for groups of 10 or more, $5 for Title 1 schools. Tickets may be purchased online at www.adplayers.org, at the A. D. Players Box Office, 2710 W. Alabama, or by calling 713-526-2721. *$2 Convenience fee applies to tickets purchased online.
Founded in 1967 by Jeannette Clift George, A. D. Players pioneered a unique style of theater committed to producing plays and programs that uphold human value, offer creativity, and promote literacy and education. The company is one of Houston's largest resident theater companies, impacting more than nine million people. Annually, the company produces five Mainstage shows and four Children's Theater performances, fields a National Touring Unit, and maintains a year-round Theater Arts Academy. A. D. Players is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. We share our mission with volunteers, community associates, and those who make our work possible through their support.Photos courtesy of Bara Photography.
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L. Louise Jackson as Mama Frog and Kelsey Cratty as Thumbelina
Craig Griffin as Mole and Kelsey Cratty as Thumbelina
L. Louise Jackson as Mama Frog, Craig Griffin as Mole and Kelsey Cratty as Thumbelina
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It's been a good year for vegetarian food here in New York City, where I've tasted everything from Indonesian food in Elmhurst to heirloom tomatoes in Brooklyn. Here are my ten favorite meat-free bites of 2012.
- Achari Bhindi at Benares
- Muk at Dok Suni
- Tomatoes, Melon, and Squash at Bellwether
- Lontong Sayur at Upi Jaya
- Charred Market Beans at L'Artusi
- Heirloom Tomato Salad at Carlton Park
- Bombas de Queso de Cabra at Euzkadi
- Tomato and Egg Bruschetta at Terroir
- Yum Kai Dao at Zabb Elee
- Ortalana at Max SoHa
About the author: Howard Walfish is a Virginia native who has been living in New York since 2003. He is, in fact, a vegetarian, and is the co-founder of Eat to Blog and the creator of BrooklynVegetarian.


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CLEARANCE - Play the English
An Active Opening Repertorie for WhiteProduct Code: B0073EM
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Author: Craig Pritchett
Year of Publication: 2008
Pages: 189
Notation Type: Figurine (FAN)
Book DescriptionAn active opening repertoire for White!
The English is a sophisticated opening which is very popular at all levels of chess: from up-and-coming players to World Champions such as Garry Kasparov and Vladimir Kramnik. It has many attractions, including flexibility and diversity: White can play either aggressively or quietly, and positions are rich in both strategy and tactics. In Play the English, Craig Pritchett provides an active repertoire for White, offering answers to Black's key defences both in the main lines and sidelines.
Drawing upon his wealth of experience in this opening from both sides of the board, Pritchett highlights the positional and tactical ideas for White and Black, and the subtle move-order nuances so important in the modern game. This book contains all you need to know to play the English with confidence in your own games.
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Woman struck and killed by Amtrak train in Attleboro
A woman was struck and killed by a Boston-bound Acela train passing through Attleboro around 1:20 p.m. today, officials say.
The incident happened near Newport Avenue and the South Attleboro train station.
"It's unclear why she was on the Acela tracks,'' said MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo. MBTA Transit Police are now investigating the matter.
Amtrak Acela Express Train 2154 originated in Washington, D.C., and was carrying 197 people. None of the passengers and crew were injured, said Amtrak spokesman Cliff Cole.
Though one track reopened at 2:23 p.m., Pesaturo expects residual delays for Amtrak service in the Northeast Corridor as well as for the MBTA's Providence/Stoughton commuter rail line, which run on the same tracks. The tracks are owned by the MBTA.
As of 2:10 p.m., Amtrak and local police officials remained at the scene, an Attleboro police dispatcher said.


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Last week, a group of fabulous Atlanta bloggers and I got together at my house to do one of my favorite things–cook! This cooking palooza was put together as part of Lawry's contest called "A Fabulous Summer of Flavor".
We had a wonderful time cooking, talking, eating, and laughing together. It was the perfect way to spend an evening and the perfect way to cook a meal!
Dawn, Lisa, Diane, Renee, Meghan, and I make up Team Atlanta and we are competing against bloggers in ten other cities. We were asked to cook a complete meal–appetizer or salad, a protein or main dish, and a side–using the following three Lawry's products: Balsamic Herb Marinade…
Our theme? On Vacation. Since I love to cook, I actually look forward to cooking on vacation. We typically rent homes with full kitchens and I arm myself with recipes I've been wanting to try and recipes that we love, but don't cook as often due to time constraints. So our menu of Balsamic Tomato Salad, Garlic Knots, and White Chicken Pizza would definitely be something we'd make on vacation. Plus, everything was truly delicious!
Balsamic Tomato Salad
2 pounds tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup Lawry's Balsamic Herb Marinade
Parmigiano Reggiano
Combine the tomatoes, scallions and marinade in a large salad bowl and toss to coat. Top with some freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
Garlic Knots
1 3/4 cup warm water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
1 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp active dry yeast
5 1/2 cups all-pupose, unbleached flour
Garlic Coating
1/4 cup olive oil
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, finely crushed
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
Parmigiano Reggiano
Lawry's Seasoned Salt to taste
- Make the dough:
- 1. Combine water, olive oil, sea salt, sugar, and active dry yeast in a large bowl. Mix to dissolve yeast.
- Add flour and mix until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lint free towel and set in a warm spot to proof until doubled in volume. At this point, you can refrigerate the dough for a few days if you want to make it ahead of time.
- Divide the dough in two balls to make it easier to handle. Roll the dough into a rectangle about 5″x16″ and 1/2 inch thick. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the rectangle into 1/2″x5″ strips.
- With floured hands, roll each strip back and forth to create an even rope. Tie into a knot–over, under, and through– and place on sheet pan lined with a silpat or parchment paper.
- Continue making the rest of the knots, cover pans loosely with a towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm spot to rise before baking.
- 6. Preheat oven to 500° F. After knots have doubled in size, bake for approximately 10 minutes.
- While knots are baking, make garlic coating. Gently warm olive oil, butter, and garlic in a small saucepan. Add chopped parsley and set aside.
- Remove knots from oven, place in a large bowl and toss with garlic coating OR brush the coating on. Season with Lawry's Seasoned Salt to taste and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
1 chicken breast
Lawry's Seasoned Salt Marinade
4-5 cloves of garlic, finely minced
2 Tbsp of olive oil
1 large handful of fresh spinach
1/4 small red onion, sliced thinly
6-8 oz. of shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ball of homemade pizza dough
- Marinade chicken in Lawry's Seasoned Salt Marinade (overnight is best, but a few fours will work).
- Cook chicken on grill pan until done and then shred.
- Roll out pizza dough very thin and brush the top with olive oil and add minced garlic. Add fresh spinach, mozzarella cheese, red onion, and chicken. Don't overload your pizza with toppings–it's best to keep it light.
- Cook your pizza on a pizza stone or quarry tiles in an oven that's been preheated to 500 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown around the edges.
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NEW YORK—Hour after hour on Tuesday, Eli Dakis kept a one-man vigil over hockey's labor negotiations, taking advantage of the unseasonably warm Manhattan afternoon and evening to stand on the corner of 43rd Street and 8th Avenue, waiting for news on the NHL lockout.
There wasn't much news, at least not much to report, but the most encouraging sign in months came after midnight, when NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and his second-in-command counterpart at the NHLPA, Steve Fehr, gave a brief joint press conference to announce that talks had been constructive, and would continue on Wednesday.
"I think everybody wants to get a deal done, and so I think that's encouraging," Daly said. "We look forward to hopefully making more progress tomorrow."
Said Fehr: "I'd say it might be the best day we had, which isn't to paint too overly optimistic of a picture. There's still a lot of work to do, and a lot to be done, but we will be back at it tomorrow morning."
That was not quite what Dakis and the rest of the hockey world were waiting to hear, but for one night, it was enough.
"I came for more than autographs," said the 40-year-old fan, who was born in Toronto, but grew up a Rangers fan in New York. "I came hoping for good news, some kind of positive news. I've got my food and snacks. I came prepared."
The NHL and NHLPA did not bring food, so they broke for dinner shortly before 8 p.m. When they did, Dakis got to take a picture with Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux, Kings president of business operations Luc Robitaille and NHL chief disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan—or, as they are better known, three hockey legends.
"I asked them all how it was going," Dakis said. "I asked if we'll have hockey, and (Lemieux) said maybe. Shanahan said the same thing—they're trying. As long as I see effort, at least I know they're trying."
They were trying, meeting for eight hours in total before calling it a night. There were big group sessions with the 18 players and six owners in attendance, there were smaller breakout sessions, and there were internal meetings. Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr were in the building, but not part of the talks.
Bettman and Fehr have drawn the greatest amount of bile from fans and their collective-bargaining opposition, but their step back from the negotiating table was not the only reason for progress being made. With the NHL owners meeting in Manhattan on Wednesday, the time was right to get down to business. Really, though, the time has been right for a long time.
"My first reaction to the lockout was you've got to blame Bettman," said Dakis, who remained outside on the street into the night, eschewing his plans to see Everclear and Eve 6 at the Gramercy Theatre. "You can't have three lockouts. The players, I want to side with them, but at the end of the day, they're making millions. Who's losing? It's us. And my friends who work at Madison Square Garden, they've got to get back to work and start making money again."
That is the goal on both sides, as players and owners alike know that the longer the lockout drags on—Wednesday is Day 81—the harder it will be to lure back fans. The hardest of hardcore fans, like Dakis, will be back, but even he talked about ceasing his purchases of NHL merchandise, while wearing a New York Yankees t-shirt. But he also knew that such a personal boycott would go away eventually.
"Time heals," Dakis said. "Same thing happened in '04. They even got new fans. They'll come back again."
That is, once there is a deal, which there still is not—at least not yet.
"You come this far, and you've agreed on everything else, just hammer it out," Dakis said. "You're there. Somebody has to give. Just do it. If you've hammered out everything else except a couple of things, stay in there and get it done."
They did not quite do that, but for the first time since well before the lockout began, there is no longer a sense of impending doom. That and a photo with three NHL legends is enough to put a smile on a diehard hockey fan's face for a night.


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Business News of Thursday, 22 November 2012
Source: thebftonline.com
Traders are bracing for the eventual re- introduction of Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments (NAWIs) and measures for both domestic and international trading activities by June 2013.
The re-introduction of the weighing-scales is to ensure uniformity in trading, eliminate disputes and price-related ambiguities among trading partners, and facilitate trade between the country and its West African neighbours where the use of weighing scales and measures is well-established
Mr. E. N. A. Arde-Acquah, Director Metrology Division, Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), said: "We have held a meeting with importers of weighing-scales, manufacturers and market women. We will soon meet other stakeholders -- Minister of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), the Information Studies Department and others.
"They [market women] are committed to successful implementation of the programme," he told the B&FT in an interview.
"All our neighbours use weighing-scales in trading; there are even scales for cattle. We want to sell more as a country, but if we continue to group and measure we will push away potential customers to our neighbours. This [absence of weighing-scales for trading activities] presents a barrier to trading with our West African neighbours," he added.
Prospective importers of NAWIs must first obtain a pattern approval from the GSA before going ahead to import the scales. The pattern approval requires the importer to register with the GSA, present a prototype of the scales, and the technical manual for testing.
Importers will also need to submit an International Organisation Legal Metrology Certificate of Conformity (IOLMC) to the GSA
Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments (NAWIs) are weighing instruments that require the action of gravity to determine mass and require the intervention of an operator during weighing.
Mr. George Omane-Twumasi, the Head of Legal Metrology, explained that any scales imported for trading must be Class-three. "The metrology characteristics [of class three] should indicate a serial number, maximum capacity, the verification scale interval, and the number of divisions should be equal to or greater than 500."
Mr. Omane Twumasi added that -- to ensure that scales are not tempered with by traders, all scales must have a sealing facility. This will enable GSA and MOTI officials to identify all scales whose seal have been be broken.
In 1960, by the weights and measures Act 255, the Ghana Police Service took over the implementation of weights and measures activities. In 1991, the Ghana Standards Board by LI 1325 became the governmental organisation responsible for the administration and enforcement of weights and measures in Ghana.
Weights and measures activity is currently under the ministerial control of the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOTI).
The enabling law, the Weights and Measures Decree NRCD 326: 1975, provides the legal framework for the administration of weights and measures.
The law defines among other things the units of measurements, weights and measures for trade and industry; and its administration and offences.
The MOTI earlier this year launched the re-introduction of the weighing-scales for trading activities. The ministry said in March that a directive will soon be issued for implementation of the system by June 2013.


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At a get-together this weekend, so it was that I found myself at the center of attention, discussing the fiscal cliff. There I was, riffing off fancy facts that were frightening the heck out of teachers, construction workers, and local bank employees. It hurt me that they weren't more knowledgeable on the single biggest economic issue today -- one that stands to swipe money from their pockets as soon as that ball drops in Times Square.
Then, one fella in the group so eloquently told me the fiscal cliff was irrelevant because he read a bunch of stuff saying so. He and I went toe to toe in a debate -- he obviously going down in flames -- and I left him with this cow-like branding: "Dude, you are a finance chump."
At this precise moment, I feel as though the market is dominated by such chumps. These are folks that have completely detached themselves from investing, and instead have established a class of speculators -- one that's currently dominating the attention of the market. These players are luring Mr. Market into a trance that convinces all that everything is just fine, even though there is no solid ground for such a line of reasoning. Just look at our hero, Mr. Market.
â—Ź S&P 500: 50-day moving average has been regained.
â—Ź SPDR S&P 500 (SPY): Post-election drubbing is close to recovered as the fund zeroes in on mid-October highs.
â—Ź Most economic data are being viewed through rose-colored glasses, thus driving up investor complacency. Just take a look at the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX).
â—Ź Market players are nibbling on stocks on two primary hopes. One is that some form of a "fiscal cliff" deal will be ironed out by year-end. The second is that balance-sheet expansion by the Federal Reserve will finally bring back the "risk-on" sugar highs of years gone by, and offset the U.S.'s fundamental fiscal policy issues -- and that goes for the political process.
In order to combat a wannabe, a poseur -- or, in other words, a chump -- you have to wield the facts so as to pour cold water on their unsubstantiated claims. For our purposes, I offer the following quote.
"To have a true investment there must be present a true margin of safety. And a true margin of safety is one that can be demonstrated by figures, by persuasive reasoning, and by reference to a body of actual experience." -- Ben Graham
This particularly useful comment above underscores my view: Namely, this three-week move from oversold territory is highly speculative, a true house of cards that could crumble quickly. The fact is that, should you buy a stock today on the prospects for a stop-gap deal, you'd be overlooking the profound effect policy implementation would have on many companies.
It's not that you won't be able to buy a stock in the first half of 2013; this misses completely the essence of my argument. I happen to think that being careful into month-end is wiser than joining the group of chumps, who have at their disposal only hope, and not the truth. The market has to adjust to a series of realties, but the price action suggests it has not yet factored in the global ramifications of the U.S. economy growing at nil to 1% early next year, nor of the continued range-bound nature of employment gains.
That said, I am intrigued by the likelihood of the Fed expanding its balance sheet, as this could be a directive that initially goes forgotten by the market, then becomes a powerful catalyst to buy stocks once the issue of fiscal cliff is addressed.
But, overall, my market call remains bearish.
Additional Facts
â—Ź Ignore anybody that says to overweight the consumer discretionary sector. The group has outpaced the S&P 500 more than any other of the 10 sectors since the start of the bull market. 2013 will present a real impact on consumers that's set to drive their discretionary dollars lower, and that will warrant a re-rating of the sector from the standpoint of price-to-earnings multiples and earnings estimates.
â—Ź According to Investor's Business Daily, in the last six months 73.3% of new jobs created have been by the government. That's pretty telling as to what is occurring in the private sector -- which is showing inconsistent new orders, and new orders gained via slashed prices.
â—Ź Key consumer staples names -- such as General Mills (GIS) and Kellogg (K) -- remain near or on 52-week highs, and transportation stocks are not keeping up with the market's advance from mid-November. I would want to see staples weaken and transports strengthen. This would hint that the market has underestimated the underlying strength of the U.S. economy in the face of the fiscal cliff -- and the market currently believes the cliff will be overcome by a strong economy.


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According to the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, the sun is the star at the center of the solar system. And even though it's 93 million miles from Earth, on average, the sun is rising in popularity on dairy farms, especially those looking to capture its rays and turn them into energy savings.
Solar energy represents an opportunity for dairy producers and, thanks to financial incentives, both large and small operations are warming up to its benefits. Here's how some farms are using this renewable energy source to power their operations and reduce fuel and electrical costs.
Harness energy savings
The ability to generate hot water more efficiently and cost-effectively is what initially drew Steve Ballard to solar power. Ballard and his wife, Stacie, operate a 100-cow Jersey farm and on-site artisan cheese plant in Idaho's Magic Valley.
In May 2012, the Ballard family completed installation of an evacuated-tube solar array on the roof of the farm's cheese plant in Gooding. Since then, the operation has sharply reduced its dependence on propane, which averaged about $1,800 per month.
"We use a lot of hot water in our system, in the cheese plant and the dairy, so we were looking for something that would create large volumes of hot water at a good rate," Ballard says. "We were really dependent on propane before because we don't have access to natural gas. This project has helped us eliminate probably 80 percent of our propane use."
The reduction in propane cost alone adds up to an impressive yearly savings of about $17,300. By saving that much annually, the solar project should pay for itself in only 18 months, Ballard says. (Net cost of the project, minus grant money and other incentives, was $26,000.)
Recently, the Ballard family won a regional clean-energy award for putting several energy-saving practices into place, including the installation of the solar arrays on the cheese plant.
Potential revenue source
Interest in reducing the carbon footprint at Curtimade Dairy Inc., Tulare, Calif., was one of the main drivers behind the October 2011 construction of a solar-energy site on roughly 4 acres of land just south of the milking center.
Like the Ballards in Idaho, Curtimade is using solar power to hedge against ever-increasing energy costs, principally electricity costs, says Katrina Rainey, who spearheaded the project for her father, Ben Curti. Rainey estimates the 719-kilowatt ground-mounted, single-access system will pay for itself in seven to 10 years. She also is optimistic that the dairy will be able to use solar power to generate 85 to 90 percent of its energy needs. According to a case study of the project by SPG Solar Inc., the 3,000-cow dairy can expect a savings of $145,000 annually. It hopes to eventually use the system as a source of revenue to help sustain the family business, which is celebrating 100 years.
Financial help is attainable
A project of this scope would not have been feasible without economic incentives, Rainey says. The dairy secured a federal grant that covered 30 percent of the project's total cost. It also receives 4.4 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first five years through a state incentive program. Together, the financial help will defray about 47 percent of the $2.9 million project. Accelerated tax depreciation was another avenue that helped offset the project's cost.
In Idaho, Ballard Family Dairy & Cheese also trimmed its solar project costs through financial aid. With the help of Site Based Energy, LLC, the energy-management company that helped the Ballards design and build the system, they secured $66,000 in federal grants, as well as tax savings and efficiency incentives from Idaho Power, its local utility provider.


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Sharp Huet blunts Sabres' attack (Montreal Gazette)
Huet redeems himself against Sabres (Montreal Gazette)
Quick liftoffs a rarity for CH snipers (Montreal Gazette)
No easy pickings this NHL season, Sabres coach Ruff says (Montreal Gazette)
Language and the Habs (Montreal Gazette)
Huet bounces back (Toronto Globe and Mail)
True to his word (Canadiens.com)
Photo gallery (Canadiens.com)
Photo gallery (Sabres.com)
The following are rough English translations from French language sites:
Huet responded with a shutout! (Le Journal de Montreal)
"I wanted to send a message to my teammates': Cristobal Huet (Le Journal de Montreal)
The recipe is still good (Le Journal de Montreal)
Defeat "positive" for Sabers (Le Journal de Montreal)
"A hockey season is not a sprint" (Le Journal de Montreal)
"I do not wish it to anyone" (Le Journal de Montreal)
Huet, Huet, Huet … (La Presse)
"It was his victory, simply" (La Presse)
"Their goalkeeper has made the big stops" (La Presse)
Pominville: "It works very badly" (La Presse)
Carey Price? Really? (La Presse)
Photo gallery (La Presse)
Huet stands in front of the Sabers (CP)
Huet has launched a message to Carbonneau (CP)
Huet did not stumble (RDS.ca)


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Pacers play it safe with rookie
By Mike Wells
Danny Granger's debut in an Indiana Pacers uniform could be put on hold.
The Pacers might hold out their first-round pick from this week's summer league in Minneapolis because a knee injury has not completely healed.
"His knee is structurally fine, but he's at about 80 percent strength-wise of where he needs to be," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said. "We're going to make sure his strength level gets to where it needs to be before we push it. We feel like there's no need to take that kind of risk."
Granger, the No. 17 pick in last month's NBA draft, injured his left knee in January while at the University of New Mexico. He was expected to be out several weeks after having surgery, but missed just three games.
"I came back earlier then they thought and with the draft camp and everything, I didn't have any time to rehab it," Granger said.
The Pacers, who are holding a rookie/free agent camp at Conseco Fieldhouse until Thursday, will play five games in Minnesota's summer league July 15-19.
Granger is taking part in non-contact drills and he's expected to travel to Minneapolis with the team.
"We're going to do a lot of skill-type things with him," Carlisle said. "He can do a lot of stuff; he just won't be scrimmaging."
Jones sitting, watching
Restricted free agent James Jones has watched as some of the marquee free agents have agreed to contract terms with teams around the league. He knows his time will come.
"Right now it's all about the major free agents getting their deals," Jones said from his home in Miami. "Once those guys get done, things should pick up for some of us other players. It's not discouraging."
By being a restricted free agent, the Pacers can match any offer made to Jones up to the midlevel exception, which is about $5 million a year. Jones isn't expected to get that high of an offer. Pacers officials have said they want to re-sign Jones.
Jones declined to say which teams have shown interest, but Detroit and San Antonio are believed to like the 6-8 swingman. Jones averaged 4.9 points and 2.3 rebounds in 75 games, including 24 starts, last season.
"The Pacers are a team I want to play for," said Jones, who was a second-round pick in 2003. "They took a chance on me when other teams didn't want to and I'm grateful for that."
Going to China
Pacers assistant coach Chad Forcier is leaving for Beijing today to take part in Basketball Without Borders, a basketball camp that features 50 of Asia's top players.
"I've never gone overseas to do this type of thing before," Forcier said. "Our organization wants to take part in these types of things and this is something I want to do."
Among the NBA players expected to take part in the four-day camp, which starts Thursday, are Houston's Yao Ming and San Antonio's Tony Parker.


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As the end of grain harvest draws near, many landlords and tenants will be renegotiating or terminating farmland lease agreements - a process full of legal requirements, a Purdue University Extension agricultural economist warns.
First and foremost, lease agreements and terminations should be in writing. While oral farmland lease agreements are as legal as written leases in Indiana, Gerry Harrison said some details of the oral agreement might be disputed.
"Oral leases should be avoided," he said. "There are many problems with oral leases, including what is or was the actual agreement."
Earlier this year, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that a lease termination is required to be in writing, which protects both landlord and tenant.
"It could be very risky to rely on an oral notice to terminate a lease," Harrison said. "Further, if a new leasing arrangement is needed with the existing tenant and a lease agreement does not come, the tenant, without a proper notice to quit, likely has the land for the coming year at the same rent or arrangement as the current year."
Indiana law also requires that a notice to quit, or terminate, a lease needs to be delivered by a landlord or tenant in a timely manner. For a lease of at least a year, law requires notice to be delivered three months before the end of the lease year.
If a lease doesn't specify the lease-year end, Harrison said it's customary in Indiana to consider the end of February of the coming crop year as the lease-year end.
"Farming is a continuous process. If there is to be a new tenant, the current tenant needs to plan for the transition, and the new tenant would likely want to start preparations for the coming crop year during the late summer or the fall of a current crop year," he said.
For landlords and tenants who are renegotiating lease agreements, Harrison said it's important for both parties to have an understanding about the rental value of the farmland.
"Landlords must recognize the difference in the rental value of varying farmland parcels as to size in acres and quality of the land," he said. "While crop farming has been quite profitable in recent years, an oddly shaped 30 acres is not likely to be as desirable to a tenant as a very fertile 300-acre parcel."
Some lease renegotiations might require professional help to draft an appropriate rental agreement.
Harrison drafted an in-depth look at farmland lease renegotiations and terminations, titled "Indiana Farmland Leases - Key Considerations and Laws." It's available by emailing him at firstname.lastname@example.com
More information about farmland leases also is available in Harrison's free Purdue Extension Publication, "Legal Aspects of Indiana Farmland Leases and Federal Tax Considerations," which is available for download at http://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/EC/EC-713.pdf