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Cloud computing is actually being largely driven by the "Consumerization of IT". That phrase, as grammatically incorrect as it is, represents a fundamental change to the way businesses think about technology, and subsequently how the IT team provides it.
Years ago, technology was introduced by the office. No one owned a mainframe at home of course, and even in the early years of PC's few people could afford to have them in their houses. Other than game consoles and hobbyists on small computers, most full-up "PC's" were used for work.
That rapidly changed, with the lowering of costs and miniaturization of technology. PC's and then laptops became ubiquitous in the home, and of course the "smart phone" ushered in an entire generation where the technology available to the consumer outpaced what is installed at the place of work. Many of us have laptops that are more powerful than some of the servers the company uses in some applications.
IT as a department grew up in the era of the "office-first" technology. Modern users, especially those controlling the budget, are now more "home-first" technology buyers. In extreme cases, I've seen IT departments relegated to maintenance of legacy systems, with new IT projects being scoped, designed and run by business teams – usually on a Cloud Computing platform. The business wants to create a technical solution as quickly as they can download an app to their phone. They want the same level of speed and ease that they have on home technology in their business work.
However, this can be problematic if not thought through. As with any new technology, Cloud Computing provides both benefits and concerns. It's true that almost anyone can quickly stand up a server or deploy an application quickly with nothing more than an e-mail address and a credit card. But business teams are not always aware of areas such as security or similar concerns that the IT teams solved through many hours of careful planning. Unfortunately, it's often a matter of "Ready, Fire, Aim."
So what is the business (who wants the agility of a smart phone and a single-click solution) to do? What about the need for security, strategic design, integration and all of the other functions that IT needs to handle? This is where I think Windows Azure (not to be too sales-y) handles the situation well.
If you're using another cloud provider, by the way, that's fine. The concepts here are the same.
Microsoft sells an on-premises operating system, and has done for many years. We've architected Windows Azure Virtual Machines, Active Directory Services, Platform-as-a-Service, and even the Hadoop and other offerings to work together – and with the tools that you use to manage them today, like System Center and PowerShell.
To the business team, I say this:
To the IT team, I have this advice:
In the end, the relationship between IT teams and Business is eerily similar to a marriage – it's an amazing thing, it takes a lot of work to get right, and the "Consumerization of IT" is that cute person at the end of the bar.Work together or one of you will soon be with somebody new.


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I just wanted to pose this question, to determine how to proceed. I'm a new player, 2-3 months that throws right hand forehand almost exclusively. I can throw some backhand, but it just feels un-natural. I played baseball for many years and threw sidearm there also. I'm wondering if there is a disc or technique that will allow me to fade left with my throwing RHFH. I've done this a few times by intentionally angling my throw to make it cut left, but I can't do so consistently, and they often still stabilize and fade back right at the end. So if anyone knows of a disc that would work, or a throw technique, it would be greatly appreciated. It may be that I just have to keep working on my backhand to build my strength, I just prefer throwing forehand.
This is about where I'm at now, with a controlled throw RHFH
Groove 300-325 with an S path
Ape 275-300 straight then hard right fade
Roc 200-225 varies by release angle, typically straight with slow fade right

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A WATER tank overflowed spilling litres of water into the flats below blowing electrics and flooding properties.
Firefighters from Leigh fire station were called by desperate residents who had water pouring through their ceilings on at least three floors of the seven storey Grand Court West flats, in Leigh.
Crews helped isolate the water supply to prevent further damage to the flats in Grand Drive and spent time clearing up.
Residents spent most of Tuesday mopping up and contacting insurers following the deluge at around 10.30pm on Monday.
Lynne Letley and her partner Martin Hayes were watching television when they first heard a dripping sound.
Lynne, 64, who lives on the top floor, said; "We dismissed it as the dishwasher was on. A neighbour rang to tell me there was a leak somewhere coming through to other flats so we checked around the flat and I put the light on in the bathroom and it blew.
"There was water absolutely pouring through the light fittings and our electric fan heater fixed to the ceiling. Our airing cupboard was sodden too.
"Water was just sitting on top of the carpet. As fast as we could mop it with towels it was pouring through and seeping downstairs."
Her neighbour below a lady in her 80s was badly affected with water running down her walls and into her kitchen cupboards.
Lynne added: "She was really distressed by it all. The firefighters were helping her and her daughter was on her way so we hurried back upstairs as by clearing our water up meant it would stop it coming through her ceiling."
Leading firefighter Ian Randall from Leigh said: "There was a lot of water damage. We mopped up what we could but water was stuck in the fabric of the building and just had to drain through."
The resident opposite also had his bathroom flooded which went through his wooden floors to the flat downstairs.
Lynne said; "It was so bad on that side of the block, it must be the tank that side that flooded. Two floors down which was empty at the time had water pooling out the front door it was so bad.
"It's been extremely inconvenient."
Sorrells the managing agents for the flats were contacted for comment but did not respond. It is understood new water tanks were installed within the last two years and one of the ball valves stopped working which meant it overflowed.
Engineers were working during yesterday to fix the lifts and electricians were on site to restore power to the main communal areas and the lift room, which was badly flooded.


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text: Show Hide image Culture 13 December 2012 In praise of the traditional Christmas dinner Rib of beef or baked turbot? Noel way. Sign up for our weekly email * Nothing says good times to the British like a spot of self-flagellation. The country rejoiced in the ghastly weather that marked the Jubilee, delighted in the happy chaos of the Olympics security fiasco and was palpably disappointed when the Games came off without a hitch. Such whinges merely whetted our appetite for the annual highlight of the national calendar of complaint: Christmas. There's all that awful consumerism to start with and then we're never allowed to forget how they do things so much better on the Continent – not least, the festive dinner. Every year, the papers are full of chefs whining that they can't stand sprouts or turkey, and that panettone makes mincemeat of mince pies. Mark Hix gleefully describes "that sinking feeling of, 'Oh no, not turkey again'", while Michel Roux Jr (born in Kent, mind) has the temerity to criticise Christmas pudding for being "really heavy". Well, duh, as Gregg Wallace might say. I was even forced to defend the merits of Stilton to Rowley Leigh at Le Café Anglais's fifth birthday party last month, though we agreed on the beauty of a sherry trifle. Meanwhile, Edinburgh's Tom Kitchin has been boasting in the Independent that he'll be serving something called "lamb on hay" this Christmas, adding, somewhat poignantly, "Every year my sister begs the family to have a traditional turkey with all the trimmings but I love to do something a little different." Sister Kitchin, I feel your pain. I enjoy a rib of beef or a baked turbot as much as the next glutton, but they're available all year round for those that can afford them. Have steak on your birthday, or salmon en croûte on Christmas Eve, but please, the 25 December belongs to the birds. Turkey, goose, guinea fowl, capon – I'm not fussed as long as it comes with herby stuffing, crisp little sausages and fluffy roast potatoes, topped off with creamy bread sauce and a little something sharp and fruity on the side. For dessert, I'm sure Yotam Ottolenghi's quince poached in pomegranate juice is very nice, but I'd quibble with his assertion that it's "most definitely superior to Christmas pudding". The appeal isn't solely in the nostalgic perfume of sweetly spiced dried fruit; these dishes are indisputably good food and anyone who claims otherwise can never have had them done properly. I'd hazard a guess that Bruno Loubet's festive ballotine of goose, or Hugh Fearnley- Whittingstall's baked gurnard have just as much potential for mediocrity in the hands of a less skilful cook. Ignored Nordic If you don't like currants or poultry, then feel free to flip them the bird, but otherwise, to judge an entire tradition on your mum's terrible cooking seems unfair. Yes, British food can be done badly, but our traditional menu can more than hold its own against whatever's riding high in the sleigh of festive fashion. Trends come and go – a few years ago, it was all about a River Café, Italian-style Christmas, now our sudden mania for Fair Isle jumpers sees us turning northwards for inspiration. Thankfully, the Danish chef Trine Hahnemann has just brought out a book, Scandinavian Christmas, to show us poor Brits "how we, too, can celebrate Christmas the Scandinavian way". Very cosy this looks too, with its peppery cookies and spiced roast pork – but, as the Lyon-born, London-based chef Claude Bosi recently pointed out, rather refreshingly, "How do you say in this country? If it's not broken, don't fix it. And you know what? The food at Christmas here is fantastic." To think, it took a Frenchman to point that out. We should be ashamed of ourselves. Felicity Cloake is the New Statesman's food columnist. Her latest book is The A-Z of Eating: a Flavour Map for Adventurous Cooks. Subscribe from just £1 per issue This article first appeared in the 17 December 2012 issue of the New Statesman, Will Europe ever go to war again? More


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'Maybe we've been spoiled by The Dominator's greatness, but the general managers who vote for the honor might have been enamored more with his statistics than his play. His 2.11 goals-against average and league-leading 11 shutouts couldn't be ignored, but the Sabres' team defense was the biggest factor in his success this season.'
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Matusz felt 'good from the get-go' vs. Yanks
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Orioles lefty Brian Matusz pitched two scoreless innings Monday afternoon in a solid Grapefruit League debut against the Yankees.
Matusz, who is vying for a rotation spot, allowed a pair of singles to start the game and retired the next five batters in a contest the Orioles went on to win, 5-1. The 26-year-old Matusz threw 30 pitches, 20 strikes, and was pleased with how it went.
"It was nice to get out there and get the first one out of the way, kind of get in the rhythm again," said Matusz, who was used out of the bullpen for the Orioles down the stretch last year. "It's been a while since I've been a starter. It's nice to work on the routine again and try and find that. Out there on the mound, working well with [Matt] Wieters and the group, establishing the fastball. Threw some changeups, got a couple of ground balls out of it. ... It was a nice first start. Good to have something to go off of now."
Of the two hits, one was an infield single that speedy Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner beat out after Chris Davis made a great stop at first base and relayed the throw to Matusz.
"I thought I felt good from the get-go," Matusz said. "Gardner, he's a tough out. He puts the ball on the ground. You've got to be perfect. He's so fast. [Jayson] Nix [hit] a little bleeder. Those types of things happen. Nice to be able to bounce back and get good defense."
The Orioles turned a double play on Matt Diaz's ball for the first two outs of the game, and Matusz, who said he was able to fall into a rhythm, followed that up with a strikeout of Juan Rivera.
Asked what he's working on this spring, Matusz said everything.
"Finding a routine as a starter, get everything going, fastball in and out, curveball, slider, changeup," he said. "Right now, my focus is getting my fastball and changeup established. Breaking pitches [are] a little bit behind right now, curveball and slider aren't there. Like I said, got the fastball and changeup going, the curveball and slider will work out."


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Gun Safety
Fairfax County Police Department
Gun Safety Starts at Home
The Fairfax County Police Department has seen an increase in firearms related accidents which occur in residences. While we enjoy our freedom as US Citizens to own firearms, utmost safety should be exercised when handling firearms, especially at home. The Fairfax County Police Department would like to further promote this safety by giving citizens in Fairfax County safety tips when handling firearms in their home.
- Always treat guns as if they are loaded. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Whether you are shooting or simply handling a gun, never point it at yourself or others. Common sense should dictate which direction is safest. In a single family or townhouse for example, the lowest floor of the residence such as the basement is generally the safest place to point the gun. Being mindful of the fact that a bullet can penetrate ceilings, floors, walls, windows and doors.
- Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. Whether loading or unloading a gun, rest your finger outside the trigger guard alongside the gun. Do not touch the trigger.
- Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use. If you do not know how to check to see if a gun is unloaded, leave it alone. Carefully secure it, being certain to point it safely and to keep you finger off the trigger. Seek the advice of a person in the household who is knowledgeable in handling firearms for assistance.
- Keep firearms secured in approved gun lockers or safes. Keep ammunition separated. By separating ammunition from the firearm, it will further ensure safety in the household in case there is any unauthorized handling of the firearm. Gun locks are also encouraged as an added level of security.
In a home where guns are kept, an even higher degree of safety must be exercised when there are children in the household. It is critical that parents accept this responsibility to learn, practice and teach gun safety rules to ensure their children's safety to a much greater extent.
Speak with your children about gun safety. Talking openly and honestly about gun safety with your child is usually more effective. Telling them to "stay out of the area of the house" may stimulate a child's natural curiosity to investigate it further.
When giving a safety lesson to your children, explaining the rules and answering their questions will help remove the curiosity regarding guns. Any rules you set for your children to follow should also apply to any friends who visit the home.
It is also important to discuss the use of guns on television as opposed to gun use in real life. Firearms are often handled inappropriately or carelessly in movies and in television. Explain to the child the difference between real life results and what happens in a movie or television.
If you decide that your child is not ready to engage in this type of conversation, teach them to follow The NRA's Eddie Eagle Gunsafe program instructions:
STOP! - DON'T TOUCH - Leave the Area - Tell an Adult.
Lastly, we would like to note a few code sections that relate to firearms in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
18.2-56.2 – Allowing access to firearms by children; penalty.
It shall be unlawful for any person to recklessly leave a loaded, unsecured firearm in such a manner as to endanger the life or limb of any child under the age of fourteen. Any person violating the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor.
18.2-56.1 - Reckless handling of firearms.
It shall be unlawful to for any person to handle recklessly any firearm as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person.
18.2-279 – Discharging firearms or missiles within or at building or dwelling house. If any person maliciously discharges a firearm within any building when occupied by one or more person in such a manner as to endanger the life or lives of such person or persons, or maliciously shoots at or throws any missile at or against any dwelling house or other building when occupied by one or more persons, whereby the life or lives of any such person or person may be put in peril, the person so is guilty of a Class 4 Felony.
The safety of our citizens we serve in Fairfax County is paramount. These safety tips are not intended as a complete course in gun safety and are not a substitute for formal qualified instruction in handling, the use or storage of firearms. These safety tips should be considered to minimize the chance of an accident occurring at home.
To request this information in an alternate format, call the Franconia District Station at 703.922.0889. TTY 711


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Jessica Alba hit the streets of Los Angeles last weekend to do all of her last-minute holiday shopping, but millions of Americans took to their local malls and boutiques yesterday to take advantage of great after-XMAS deals. And of course, let's not forget about returning all of the ill-fitting but well-intentioned gifts you received this holiday season. While some of us prefer to do our shopping online (which is no less dangerous on our wallets), stars like Paris Hilton and Ashley Olsen were spotted joining the masses in a shopping frenzy yesterday. We want to know: Did you hit the shops yesterday? What was the best deal you scored?
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Dechen Norbu wrote:Most people who think they'll attain Buddhahood in a single life time are day dreaming, whatever the school they follow. Sorry to spoil the party.
This is irrelevant - people with an affinity for direct paths to enlightenment are very likely not on their first life of Buddhist practice.


text: In the last 15 years or so I can only recall perhaps 5 occasions on which I consciously chose to overeat. I tend to not eat big amounts, and it's quite special when I actually take in more than I need. This happened at Bouchon. Duck confit... exquisite skin, perfect meat. Braised pork shank with cabbage. Just incredible. Butternut squash puree was heavenly. Pommes Puree sucked, barely touched it. I left quite stuffed. Highly recommend. The French bistro has and will remain my favorite venue for food. Other highlights that I'd never had before were these Brussel sprouts at Bobby Flay... they had the typical lardons but with pomegranate. Beautiful sweetness and acidity. It was a side dish but I'd eat that for a whole meal. Some of the food there was nice, would go again.


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A Multicenter Randomized Parallel-group Study to Investigate the Efficacy of a Combination of Rosuvastatin and Fenofibrate in the Patients With Diabetes or Atherosclerotic Vascular Diseases With Metabolic Syndrome
Expanded access is currently available for this treatment.
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First received: August 24, 2009
Last updated: December 20, 2012
Last verified: November 2012
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Diabetic patients have an excess risk of mortality due to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) compared to non-diabetics. Cardiovascular disease mortality rate is reportedly on the rise in several countries in the region, including urban China, Malaysia, Korea and Taiwan. Cardiovascular diseases and stroke are always the number 2 and 3 killers for Taiwanese population in recent years, and they really cost much from our medical resource. For treating dyslipidemia, one of the major risk factor for CVD, statins have been well documented to reduce CV deaths both for primary and secondary prevention in several large-scale trials. It has been reported that the clinical benefits of treating dyslipidemia in patients with diabetes mellitus should be at least equivalent to the benefits observed among those with cardiovascular disease. A meta-analysis of seven trials of statins found that treatment for about 5 years resulted in a 25% reduction in the combined outcome of coronary heart disease death and non-fatal myocardial infarction. Fibrates are another group of hypolipidemic drugs that regulate lipid metabolism and are used quite often in daily practice for diabetic dyslipidemia, because of its beneficial effect to reduce high TG and increase low HDL-C, which are the characteristic lipid abnormalities commonly seen in the patients with diabetes or metabolic syndrome. However, in recently published FIELD study, fenofibrate did not significantly reduce the risk of the primary outcome of coronary events in 9,795 participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The higher rate of starting statin therapy in patients allocated placebo might have masked a moderately larger treatment benefit. Furthermore, all the treatment trials to back up the lipid treatment guideline were conducted in Caucasians and no data about the combination therapy with fibrate and statin was published before.
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|Drug: Rosuvastatin,SFC fenofibrate
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|Expanded Access What is Expanded Access?
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|A Multicenter, Randomized, Parallel-group Study to Investigate the Efficacy of a Combination of Rosuvastatin and Fenofibrate in the Patients With Diabetes or Atherosclerotic Vascular Diseases With Metabolic Syndrome
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MedlinePlus related topics: Metabolic Syndrome Vascular Diseases
Drug Information available for: Fenofibrate Rosuvastatin calcium RosuvastatinU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by National Taiwan University Hospital:
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|20 Years to 79 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
- Men or women aged 20-79 years
with definite DM or atherosclerotic vascular diseases with metabolic syndrome (defined as the presence of three or more of the following risk factors:
- abdominal obesity [waist circumference > 90 cm in men or > 80 cm in women],
- triglycerides > 150 mg/dL, HDL-cholesterol < 40 mg/dL in men or < 50 mg/dL in women, blood pressure > 130/85 mm Hg,
- or fasting glucose > 100 mg/dL) and who are qualified for lipid lowering therapy according to the Taiwanese national guidelines (LDL-C 130-190 mg/dL or TG 200-500 mg/dL with HDL-C < 40 mg/dL or TC/HDL-C > 5) will be eligible. The main exclusion criteria will be any known contraindications to statin or fibrate therapy,
- previous intolerance to statin or fibrate in low or high doses,
- liver enzyme levels more than 3 times the upper limit of normal,
- pregnancy or breastfeeding,
- nephrotic syndrome,
- uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (HbA1c > 9),
- uncontrolled hypothyroidism,
- plasma LDL-C level higher than 190 mg/dL or triglyceride level higher than 500 mg/dL,
- coronary heart disease event or revascularisation within a month, congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association classification IIIb or IV),
- hemodynamically important valvular heart disease, gastrointestinal conditions affecting absorption of drugs,
- treatment with other drugs that seriously affect the pharmacokinetics of statins or fibrate,
- unexplained creatine phosphokinase concentrations six or more times the upper limit of normal,
- life-threatening malignancy,
- treatment with immuno suppressive or other lipid lowering drugs.
- Patients previously treated with monotherapy with statins or fibrates will be qualified if they have not already had titration to a dose higher than the equivalent of 5 mg/d of rosuvastatin or 80 mg/d of SFC fenofibrate.
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Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00965315
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|Study First Received:
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|December 20, 2012
Keywords provided by National Taiwan University Hospital:
CV (cardiovascular)
MI (myocardial infarction)
this trial is to test the hypothesis that the addition of fenofibrate on rosuvastatin would provide a further reduction in the time
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Diabetes Mellitus
Metabolic Syndrome X
Vascular Diseases
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Endocrine System Diseases
Insulin Resistance
Cardiovascular Diseases
Arterial Occlusive Diseases
Rosuvastatin Calcium
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Anticholesteremic Agents
Hypolipidemic Agents
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Enzyme Inhibitors
Lipid Regulating Agents
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More Multiple Choice With Bank of America, Citigroup and JPMorgan
Yesterday, Jefferies' started JPMorgan (JPM) and Bank of America (BAC) with Buy ratings and Citigroup (C) at Neutral. Now it's Nomura's turn, as the Japanese investment bank launches coverage of those banks and adds Goldman Sachs (GS) and Morgan Stanley (MS) to boot.
Nomura's Steven Chubak and Sharon Leung expect investors to be focused on three themes in 2014: capital requirements, the potential to increase return on equity and the ability to return capital to shareholders. They explain how that plays out for the big five:
Our analysis indicates that Citigroup and Bank of America are best prepared for a
tougher capital regime. Significant excess capital generation / payout potential and
higher "normalized" ROEs (i.e., returns on required capital) support our Buy ratings, and imply the potential for significant share upside [30% for Citigroup, 14% for Bank of America].
The outlook is less constructive for [Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan], supporting our Neutral ratings. [Goldman Sachs] is adequately prepared to comply with capital rules under both risk- and leverage-based regimes, but tougher regulation (e.g., Volcker Rule, Title VII) will likely constrain revenue growth, with declines more pronounced in higher-margin businesses (e.g., Investing & Lending, FICC). For [JPMorgan Chase] and [Morgan Stanley], we see significant earnings potential in a normal operating environment, but both firms currently have significant capital shortfalls ([JPMorgan] under a risk-based regime, [Morgan Stanley] under leverage-based), which supports our Neutral stance. The impact of tougher leverage rules is most significant for [Morgan Stanley], as we believe the stock would be valued well above $40 under a risk-based capital regime.
Shares of Citigroup have gained 0.7% to $55.20, Bank of America has risen 1.4% to $16.81, Goldman Sachs has dropped 0.6% to $177.37, JPMorgan Chase has fallen 0.3% to $58.68 and Morgan Stanley has dipped 0.1% to $31.54.


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Nadezha to Mitt Romney: First responders and teachers are essential
Nadezha from California responds to Mitt Romney's proposed job cuts for firefighters, police officers, and teachers:
"I wish to take this opportunity to share with you the magnificent job firefighters have done and continue to do. My car last Thursday caught on fire with no warning. The fire department were at the scene in three minutes: they put out the fire immediately and were able to keep me calm and I was very lucky to not have been injured in any way due to their speed and professionalism.
"The firefighters and police do an exemplary job all over the country, and where we live in Los Angeles, they are invaluable. Please do not think about cutting jobs for teachers, police officers, or firefighters—they are essential to every part of our growing country."
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Our teenage years often set the tone for who we will become. It is in these years that we form our moral fiber, as well as our taste in cars. Some guys dream of the exotic sports cars, others fancy themselves owning a Hot Rod, leaving the rest of us to live our automotive lives as close to the ground as possible. Clark Miller is one of us, and he spent many afternoons perusing Lowrider Magazine and dreaming of one day owning his own Lowrider. It was in these same teenage years that he would also be introduced to the lifestyle itself, thanks to a few of his buddies at the time who were into building Lowriders. One of the guys had a stock '64 Impala with hubcaps, but it also had hydraulics, making it the first set up he'd ever seen that wasn't in a magazine. He was captivated. "Ever since then I was hooked," says Clark, still giddy from the memory. The following year, Clark built a 1975 Buick LeSabre Convertible. "I had that for a few years, sold it and ended up buying a '64 drop top. I installed hydraulics on the drop and have been around the scene ever since," explains Clark.
Life has its own twists and turns just like the Boulevards we like to ride on, and about four years ago, Clark found himself living in Las Vegas, Nevada. "I was living in Vegas while I attended school to be a crane operator," he explains. The area's dry climate makes it the ideal region in which to search for classic cars, and that search took him to the nearby Grand Canyon State in pursuit of his dream car; a 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertible. He made the trip to Arizona to check the car out and found it to be in less than ideal shape. "It was a real rust bucket but since it was my dream car, I bought it anyways," Clark says sheepishly. The deal he worked out with the previous owner included the provision that the previous owner would do a serious amount of metal work on the car. The agreement sounded good, but the previous owner never lived up to his promise."Dude ended up hosing me on it and never finished it," Clark says angrily. Thanks to the broken promise, Clark was left with no budget to finish the Chevy and was forced to sell it; a situation he never thought he'd end up facing. All dark clouds have a silver lining, and one of his prospective buyers was Bert from the Chevy Shop, who personally called Clark interested in acquiring his prized Chevy. "Bert was really interested in the car, so we started talking and came up with a price," says Clark. Bert was a man of many Chevy's and it gave Clark an idea. "He had this clean '62 Impala Convertible, and I asked him if we could work something out like an exchange." In no time, Bert and Clark worked out a deal to trade the '58 for the frame-off '62.
Clark now had an amazing ride that was in great shape and he began doing some minor customizations to the Chevy. "I wanted to chrome this, then that, and it just got out of hand," laughs Clark, who ended up investing a lot more into the build than he had originally planned. "The whole build process took about a year and a half." During that time, Clark and Bert ended up becoming really good friends, and they still are to this day.
Clark has been a proud member of Uso car club for a year and a half but has known the Lima, OH., chapter of Uso for at least eight years. "I've known those guys for a long time from going to shows, but I never thought I would have a car nice enough to join [them]," says Clark. The Detroit chapter of Uso is actually closer to Clark, but he decided to join that chapter in order to be able to represent Ohio. "I drive three hours to Lima for my club meeting," he says with pride. Of course, three hours feels like three minutes when you're behind the wheel of a clean '62 like this one! Clark would like to thank Bert at the Chevy Shop for helping to make this dream '62 a reality and sends his regards and gratitude to his Uso Car Club family for always supporting him.
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Owner: Clark Miller
Vehicle: 1962 Impala Convertible
City/State: Eastlake, OH
Club: Uso
Engine: The Chevy Shop built the stock 327 engine, which features chrome as far as the eye can see.
Body/Paint: Clark had Bert and his crew at the Chevy Shop layer a Silver Blue Metallic paint on his '62 Impala, achieving a classic look.
Interior: Dave's Upholstery stitched together the stock pattern interior on the convertible.
Sound System: Ensuring his stock look, Clark installed the CD/MP3 player in the glove box and hid the Diamond speakers in order to preserve the timeless feel of the Impala.
Tires: 155/80R13.
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My cousin, Kevin, and I were (once upon a time) quite young; perhaps four years old at the time this tale took place.
We loved to loiter on our granny's boat dock down on Lake LBJ. It may still have been called Lake Granite Shoals back then, but I was too young to know or care. Just as I was too young to know what it was we pulled out of the minnow net that day. Continue reading
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1965 It was something of a watershed year for American performance car enthusiasts. The nascent musclecar movement, begun the year before with Pontiac's GTO variant of the lowly Tempest, was blossoming. Ford revolutionized the domestic market with the introduction in April 1964 of the '65 Mustang, a sporty coupe or convertible that was based on the platform of the humble Falcon. And 1965 was a year of firsts and lasts for the Corvette.
The Corvette, now in its 13th year of production, had already become an American icon and the flagship of GM's Chevrolet Division.
The three-model-year-old Sting Ray was proving to be both a critical and market success, with the new Corvette achieving the model's first two years of 20,000-plus sales.
More significantly, the Corvette moved to the forefront of the world's sports and performance cars with its new four-wheel disc brakes, ridding itself of one of the last vestiges of '30s, '40s and '50s era technology--the relatively inefficient internal-expanding drum brakes that were still common on most American cars. Front discs were finding their way as standard equipment on a few higher end brands, and were optional on the majority of American '65 models, but the new Sting Ray's disc brakes at all four corners was a first for a massed-produced U.S. automobile.
That year also marked the swan song for the marvelous but temperamental (and already fabled) "fuelie," the Rochester mechanically fuel-injected and very high-output small-blocks of 283 and, later, 327 cubic-inch displacement. In its final year, a mere 771 Corvettes were ordered with the 375-horsepower screamer.
But, as the fuelie slid away from regular production to the stuff of legends, in March of '65 the Corvette marked another first, the introduction of an all-new, big displacement big-block V-8. This cast-iron behemoth was initially offered as a 396-incher that produced 425 horsepower as well as thunderous and tire-shredding mountains of torque. With the new big-block planted in a Sting Ray's engine bay, America's only true sports car also became America's baddest, most brutal muscle machine! RPO L78, the "Turbo-Jet," was ordered by nearly 10 percent of '65 Corvette buyers, 2,157 out of a total of 23,562.
Ten years after the first big-block Corvette rolled off the line in the old St. Louis assembly plant, the last of the breed was built. The so-called rat-motor had appeared in a number of guises--three displacements (396, 427, and 454 cubic-inches) and horsepower ratings that ranged from 270 net (i.e. with accessories, air cleaner, and exhaust system in place) to 450, and real world outputs that were staggering higher, especially for the L88s and ZL1s.
That same 10 year period was one of social turmoil, the escalation and ultimate cessation of the war in Vietnam, an embargo of crude oil by Middle Eastern oil producing nations,and a rapid change in the automotive arena from laissez faire (the manufacturers built whatever they felt they could sell) to a tightly regulated market with federally mandated emissions, safety, and fuel economy standards. The death of the big-block was inevitable. The fact that the Corvette actually survived and prospered is nothing short of miraculous.
Big-block Sting Rays, with the sole exceptions of the '67 L88s and L89s, aren't particularly rare--including the 20 L88s and 16 L89s built in 1967, there were 22,254 '65-67 Corvettes produced with 396 and 427 cubic-inch mountain motors. But, each and every surviving example is a highly prized, exceptionally valuable car today.
Tucson, Arizona, residents Jeff and Nancy Leach are among the multitudes who admire the svelte yet menacing lines of the big-block Sting Rays. Both are gearheads who like almost anything motorized, on two or four wheels, that's fast and flashy. They'd done the motorcycle routine, with British and Japanese bikes before graduating to a couple of Harleys.
Then, about five years ago, Jeff and Nancy decided that a classic sports car would be "great fun." Jeff was highly partial to '58-60 vintage Corvettes ("I was attracted to the quad headlight arrangement and two-tone cove design"). Nancy found mid-year roadsters most appealing--and both of them were enraptured with the '65-66 style big-block hood ("There's just something menacing and sexy about it," says Jeff).
Ultimately, they found their dream car, while web surfing, at a used Corvette dealer in Ohio. It was already restored (by D & A Restoration in Illinois) to "2-plus condition," Tuxedo Black with Saddle leather inside, and the requisite big-block, a numbers-matching 396 Turbo-Jet, factory-rated at 425 horsepower. It was also equipped with a four-speed gearbox, 3.70:1 Posi rearend, F40 suspension, power assist for the disc brakes, side mount exhaust, repop knock-off wheels, and an auxiliary hardtop. The tan interior was enhanced with the optional teakwood steering wheel and factory AM/FM radio.
Even though the car was pretty well restored, there were still a few minor problems that Jeff and Nancy had to track down and overcome before they could reliably use and enjoy the Tuxedo Black beast on the highways and byways of southern Arizona.
And now? Jeff says, "The best way to describe how this car drives and handles is that it's a RUSH!!! Those factory side pipes are the nastiest thing I've ever heard, it sounds so healthy. It's awesome at any speed! This car is a ticket waiting to happen. I'm quite surprised at the comfort of the car. Even with the F40 suspension, the ride is quite smooth except over the roughest of roads. I have a Corvette, which I had wanted for a long time. I knew I would be happy with almost any year Corvette. It's the mystique of the cars that drew me to wanting to own a Corvette."


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I was looking for a longtailed shirt to stay tucked in and I found the union suits. I'm still in shock that they pretty much only come in red, from every company. They are all cotton, which makes me wonder if I'll have it soaked by the end of the day from sweat. I'm also wondering about mobility in the shoulder/ arm areas.


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My Top 10 WWE Superstars (Current and Retired)
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10. Kane
I think that WWE should include Kane a little more in the shows, like they used to. He's a great wrestler and deserves to get title shots and be in main event matches. He used to be unstoppable, but now WWE has pushed him aside. He still has matches, but not the kind he should.
9. Shawn Michaels
Shawn, also known as "Mr. Wrestlemania" has also been around for a long time, although he retired a couple years back. I miss seeing him wrestle, but I understand that he's pretty beaten up. He's had incredible matches during his career, including some during Wrestlemania, which is where he got his nickname from. His last match, against the Undertaker, was really good as well. It was a pretty close match, but in the end, the Undertaker won. I really like how Shawn Michaels keeps coming back to be ringside during his good friend Triple H's Wrestlemania matches. It's great seeing him at all, but I miss him actually wrestling.
8. John Cena
I think that people should lighten up on John Cena. He's very hated, but he doesn't deserve that. He's a hard working, nice guy. He's also a great wrestler, and he's had some impressive victories over wrestlers such as The Rock and Brock Lesnar. He's also a eleven time WWE champion, which is pretty impressive. Plus he's won other belts, besides that one.
7. Mick Foley
Mick Foley has had a long, fantastic career. He's even in the class of 2013 WWE Hall Of Fame, which he really deserves. He wasn't just a great wrestler. He was very entertaining, especially with Socko. I loved when he teamed up with The Rock, but he also had a great solo career. I miss Mankind in the WWE.
6. CM Punk
Punk is my favorite current wrestler, who wrestles most shows. His recent title reign, which lasted 434 days really impressed me. That's the longest a current superstar has held the belt. He even beat John Cena's time. Besides that, Punk his just easy to like. He makes a great heel, and can easily push your buttons.
5. Stone Cold Steve Austin
A lot of you are going to disagree with me, because he's only five. I had a hard time figuring out where I should put him, because I honestly love him. The things he's done over the years are hilarious. I loved his rivalry with Vince McMahon. It was probably one of the best segments there ever was, because it was so entertaining. Even though Vince was basically always a heel, I found myself feeling bad for him at times. WWE needs someone like Austin now. I miss him a lot.
4. Triple H
He's another person who's had a long career, and will defiantly become a member in the WWE Hall Of Fame in the future. He was apart of my favorite WWE group, DX. Besides that, he did a lot on his own. Triple H is always so determined to win. Every match he has is great.
3. Edge
I miss Edge so much in WWE. Edge and Christian was a great tag team, plus I love Edge's solo career. My favorite part of it was his rivalry with Matt Hardy. I think it played out perfectly, and it was so personal, since Edge stole Lita from Matt. Edge is a great heel and face. He's just incredible.
2. The Undertaker
I've never met someone who doesn't like The Undertaker, even though I'm sure there's people out there who don't. He's been around forever, and has had incredible matches. When he finally retires, I can't even begin to tell you how upset I'll be. I know he probably will retire soon, since he's so old and beaten up, but until then, I know he'll continue to face the best and have great matches.
1. Jeff Hardy
I love and admire Jeff so much. He's more than my favorite wrestler; he's my role model, hero, and inspiration. Honestly, I miss him in WWE. But I still love seeing him in TNA. The Hardy Boyz is arguably the best tag team in WWE history. But I think they are, tied with The Brothers Of Destruction (Kane and The Undertaker). Plus Jeff has won multiple belts on his own and has beaten some pretty tough people. I also love how much he cares about his fans, the Creatures of the Night. It really impresses me.
Agree? Disagree? Think someone should be included that I don't have? Please comment!! I'd love to hear what you guys think. Also, please don't say mean things about me for choosing these people. This is just my opinion. Just politely state yours a give reasons. Thanks!!


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The C programming language defines two standard memory management functions: malloc() and free(). C programmers frequently use those functions to allocate buffers at run time to pass data between functions. In many situations, however, you cannot predetermine the actual sizes required for the buffers, which may cause several fundamental problems for constructing complex C programs. In this article, Xiaoming Zhang advocates a self-managing, abstract data buffer. He outlines a pseudo-C implementation of the abstract buffer and details the advantages of adopting this mechanism.
The idea was nice but the execution was quite horrible. Really a C program using that approach would be slower sometimes a lot so compared to an eqvivalent C++ program using std::vector so really it needs quite some work.
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BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - A woman from Myrtle Beach told 911 dispatchers she would pull over for deputies for $300,000, according to a news release from the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office. At the time, the woman was being chased by deputies through Supply.
"I have a contact with you guys if you want to go ahead and declare a false sense of emergency – it's $300,000 per incident," the woman told the 911 operator a the beginning of a nearly 10 minute call. "I need to make sure you guys are willing to pay the fee that you already owe before I pull over."
According to Mose Highsmith with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, deputies tried to pull over Jeniffer Herring from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Highway 130 near Oxpen Road, which is near Holden Beach Road. The call came in around 11:25 p.m. Monday.
Dep. Joe Cherry is the deputy, who managed to arrest Herring.
Cherry told WECT.com that Herring is what is known as a "sovereign citizen." He said running into sovereign citizens is a growing problem for law enforcement.
"I'm not running from this cop," Herring told 911. "I'm doing 40 mph with this cop behind me with his siren on acting like a moron. Can you please let him know to turn it off because I'm not running."
Herring repeatedly told the 911 operator that the officers trying to pull her over were creating a "false sense of emergency" and that she wasn't going to stop driving because she wasn't speeding.
"No, I'm not pulling over because pulling over is voluntary I'm not doing nothing wrong," Herring told 911. "Are you ready to pay the $300,000? That's all I want to know. If you want to pay the $300,000 then I'll pull over. That's my offer - $300,000. That's my offer, I'm asking you to accept it."
Herring goes on to tell the 911 operator that if he "calls off the dogs, we can pretend like this never happened."
The 911 operator continued advising Herring to pull over throughout the entire 911 call. Herring refused saying he couldn't give here legal advice because he isn't an attorney.
Highsmith says six units joined in the pursuit, but Herring refused to pull over. She eventually stopped on her own fifteen minutes later when she went to the end of Old Ferry Road near Betty's Restaurant and the road came to a dead end.
"You know why I'm going to pull over? I'm going to pull over because I know I have to recognize you as an authority," Herring eventually told the 911 operator. "I have to recognize there's an emergency. You're telling me there's no emergency, but you're chasing me at 65mph in a 45 zone and you're going to try to say I'm speeding."
Deputies say speeds reached approximately 70 mph in a 45 mph zone at one point.
At the end of the 911 call, Herring refuses to give the operator her full name when asked.
"My mother named me Jenna and that's the only name I have. That is my name. My name is what I say it is and I approve this message," she told the operator.
Just moments after "approving her message" you can hear officers yelling at Herring to "get on the ground!"
Herring denied a breathalyzer test twice, according to Cherry. He had to pull a warrant to draw blood from her for a blood test.
Herring is charged with DWI, felony fleeing to elude arrest, driving while license revoked, careless and reckless driving and driving left of center.
Herring also faces a charge for an outstanding arrest warrant on a failure to appear on a pending DWI case in the county. According to Cherry, Herring had been stalking the deputy who charged her with that DWI on Facebook and threatened to do the same to Cherry at the time of her arrest.
Herring's car was confiscated by the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office on Monday night.
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Over hundreds of millions of years, certain plants have developed highly effective defense mechanisms against potentially harmful insects. Now, Sentry has harnessed the power of these natural botanical extracts to produce a line of flea, tick and mosquito control products that features natural active ingredients such as peppermint oil, cinnamon oil, lemon grass oil and thyme oil. The exclusive formulation that feature these ingredients are safe to use around children and pets, but they're deadly to biting pests. Years of testing went into the development of SENTRY Natural Defense. Many natural active ingredients were tested and the best performers were combined to form a natural pest control barrier for your pet: peppermint oil cinnamon oil lemongrass oil clove oil thyme oil How does Sentry Natural Defense work?Sentry Natural Defense works by attacking a neurotransmitter only found in insects. Neurotransmitters control heart rate and metabolism. 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If I use Sentry Natural Defense on my animal, should I use another flea and tick product as well?No, it is not recommended to use multiple types of flea and tick treatments. If the Sentry Natural Defense is a natural product, how come there is a warning on the label?Sentry Natural Defense is a natural product. However, some animals and people can still have allergies to some of these ingredients. Also, the ingredients for Sentry Natural Defense are oils. If oils get in eyes, they can cause some irritation. If this occurs, simply rinse the eyes with water to remove the product. If your eye continues to be irritated, please consult your doctor. I applied Sentry Natural Defense squeeze-on to my pets and after 3 weeks, I have fleas again. How come?Sentry Natural Defense products contain natural ingredients that kill adult fleas. As the fleas hatch from eggs and develop from larvae, they come in contact with the product and die. If there is an unusually high amount of hatching fleas, the product may need to be reapplied. The Sentry Natural Defense products can be used as often as necessary. At what age can I apply Sentry Natural Defense products?Sentry Natural Defense Products can be used as early as 12 weeks of age. Can I use Sentry Natural Defense on my rabbits or ferrets?No, it is not recommended to use Natural Defense products on any animals besides cats and dogs. Although the products are all natural ingredients, they have not been fully tested in other animals to determine the effectiveness of the products. Can my family play with our pets after Natural Defense has been applied or used?Yes, Sentry Natural Defense products are all natural ingredients, and are safe around people and other pets. However, the ingredients are oils and your pets coats may be oily until the product dries. They do suggest washing your hands after playing with your pet for normal hygiene practices. Can I use Sentry Natural Defense on pets younger than 12 weeks of age?No, it is not recommended to use Sentry Natural Defense products on pets under the age of 12 weeks. Even though the ingredients are all natural, the EPA does not allow testing on animals under the age of 12 weeks. If I use Sentry Natural Defense Squeeze-Ons, can I use Sentry Natural Defense Flea and Tick Spray or Powder also?Yes, the Sentry Natural Defense products are safe to use together. Can I bathe my pet after applying Squeeze-On?Yes, but Sentry suggests a non-detergent or low-detergent shampoo or soap such as puppy shampoo or Sergeant's Gentle Guard. If you end up shampooing your pet with their grooming shampoo, you can reapply the squeeze-on safely at any time. When will Sentry Natural Defense begin to work?Sentry Natural Defense begins to work immediately after it is applied. How often can I apply Sentry Natural Defense Squeeze-Ons?Sentry Natural Defense Squeeze-Ons should be applied monthly, but if your pet is in a highly infested environment, repeat application should be made if necessary. How much product should I apply on my cat or dog?Refer to label directions for correct dosage information. When applying this or any other animal or health care product, make sure to read the label carefully. Do Sentry Natural Defense products have a scent?Yes. Natural Defense products have a spice fragrance, derived from the natural active ingredients. My pet is outside in the rain or loves to jump in the pond. Will the product wash away?We suggest having the pet out of rain or water for 24-48 hours to insure that the product has dried. After that time, your pet can get wet without washing away the product. Remember that you can reapply the products safely at any time. My pet grooms himself. What happens if my pet ingest some of this product?Nothing. The active ingredients in Sentry Natural Defense are all-natural ingredients and are safe if ingested. However, your pet may have a bad taste in his/her mouth. Simply give your pet a treat or something to drink to help with the bad taste. I accidentally applied the dog squeeze-on to my cat. What are the signs of a reaction and what should I do if the cat has a reaction?The Sentry Natural Defense products are the same for dogs and cats so you should not see any reaction. However, due to the large amount of liquid in the dog squeeze-on tubes compared to the cat squeeze-ons, your cat may appear extra oily. Is it safe for use around children, pets and pregnant women?Because octopamine is not found in humans or other mammals, birds or fish, the natural active ingredients in Sentry Natural Defense do not pose a danger to your family or your pets when the product is used as directed. Because these squeeze-ons will kill and repel mosquitoes, can I stop giving my dog heartworm medication?Even though heartworm is transmitted to a dog through a bite from an infected mosquito, they do not recommend discontinuing the use of heartworm medication unless instructed to do so by your veterinarian. The product made pet's hair greasy at the application site. Should it do this?Once the product has dried on your pet's skin, the application site should not appear greasy. However, if some of the product did get caught in the pet's hair, it could cause a greasy appearance. I have a cat that plays closely with and/or grooms my dog. Will this product be ok to use?Yes. Sentry Natural Defense contains all-natural ingredients and are safe for cats and other pets. Sergeant's Pet Care Products is one of America's oldest and most respected manufacturers and marketers of pet supplies. A brand icon for more than 100 years, Sergeant's has earned the trust of pet lovers and is now one of the most widely recognized brand names in the pet supplies industry. Founded in 1868 in Richmond, Virginia, Sergeant's has been based in Omaha, Nebraska since 1989. What's In A Name?In over 140 years, Sergeant's has grown from one man's dedication to his own pets to become the best-loved brand of pet care products in America. Here's how it happened. Their roots go all the way back to Polk Miller, a pharmacist and pet lover who started by formulating health care products for his own dogs in 1868. When Mr. Miller began to sell the products from his drug store, he named them after his favorite dog, Sergeant. From flea and tick remedies to natural pet care products, toys and more, Sergeant's is the leader in helping pets and their owners make life healthier, happier and more entertaining! 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New York -- Consumer confidence declined more than expected in December, reaching a four-month low as Americans grew concerned about the possibility of higher taxes next year. The Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary consumer sentiment index decreased to 74.5 this month from 82.7 in November. Economists had projected a preliminary reading of 82 for December.
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Lowe's is On the Comeback Trail, Says Morgan Stanley
Lowe's (LOW) may not be a Buy just yet, but the home improvement company has less downside risk and improving fundamentals, Morgan Stanley analyst David Gober wrote in a note upgrading the shares to Equal Weight from Underweight.
Gober now expects higher revenue growth and operating margin expansion, which could propel results when combined with the company's relatively aggressive buyback program.
"While we believe that a lull in recent optimism over housing could drive shares lower, increased conviction in a modest recovery in LOW's revenue trends and early success in reshaping the balance sheet make us more constructive," Gober wrote.
That said, the company's price to earnings multiple still don't make it a bargain.
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Mark Sanchez's season is over, and in all likelihood so is his New York Jets career. According to NFL.com, the former starting quarterback has decided to undergo surgery to repair the torn labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder and will not play in 2013.
Sanchez had tried to rehab the injury suffered in August in the fourth quarter of the third preseason game against the New York Giants. Now, a source told NFL.com, he knows that surgery is inevitable, that he might delay it only a week or two, but that when he has it he faces a four- to six-month recovery.
Just 2 ½ weeks ago, before the Jets played at New England, Sanchez told NFL Network's Rich Eisen that he wanted to avoid surgery in favor of rehab. Sanchez said that he planned to return this season and regain the starting job for which, he insisted, "I won the competition. There was no doubt about that.''
Instead, Sanchez likely will never play for the Jets again. Sanchez is making $8.25 million and is signed through 2016. But in all likelihood he'll be cut before free agency.
Rookie Geno Smith has started since the regular-season opener, and even after his worst game by far on Sunday in a 38-13 shellacking in Tennessee, head coach Rex Ryan said he was not going to bench him. "It's not a thought at this point right now," Ryan told reporters in Florham Park, N.J. on Monday.
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So in the recent Smackdown episode, Alberto Del Rio has won the no1 contenders fatal four way match to be up against Sheamus for the World Heavyweight Championship. I have to say I was surprised he won the battle royal, with the apperant feud happening with Rey Mysterio, a one on one between them would've been the guess but it looks like ADR is still going to be after the title.
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So for weeks, the build up to 1000th Raw had been made into a momentous occasion. While it was fun seeing the old faces for a little reunion, something big needed to happen for the show itself to be memoriable and lead into a exciting angle to lay out through out the summer. With much speculation in what this big angle is going to happen, it was WWE champion CM Punk 'turning his back on the fans'
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The goal of this study is to collect blood samples from the umbilical cords of newborn babies, as soon as they are delivered, and to place these samples in the MD Anderson Cord Blood Bank. Your sample may be included in the National Cord Blood Inventory (NCBI) which is part of the CW Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program. The NCBI is a federally-supported program to assist in the collection of cord blood. Cord blood will be made available to patients through The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP). These samples may then be offered to MD Anderson and other institutions for patients who need a bone marrow transplant and do not have a donor. The MD Anderson Cord Blood Bank will have the rights to release cord blood units to these institutions around the world according to established bone marrow transplant donor criteria, for a fee to cover costs.
Cord blood samples that are collected and then do not meet the clinical requirements for patient use may also be used at MD Anderson or other institutions either for research or for quality purposes to improve cord blood banking procedures. If not suitable for patient use or for research purposes, the cord blood unit may be thrown away.
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|The Collection and Storage of Umbilical Cord Blood for Transplantation
- Public Cord Blood Banking [ Time Frame: 10 years ]Collection and storage of umbilical cord blood units from normal donors for banking and ultimate transplantation into patients.
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- Willing to provide a personal and family medical history (if available) of herself and the biologic father (if available), prior to or following collection of the cord blood.
- Willing to consent to testing of her blood and the cord blood for infectious diseases, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), human T cell lymphotrophic virus (HTLV), hepatitis B and C, cytomegalovirus (CMV), syphilis (RPR), Trypanosoma cruzi (Chagas) and West Nile Virus (WNV). Incomplete tests or positive infectious disease testing results may result in the cord blood unit being deemed unacceptable for clinical use.
- Willing to consent to testing the cord blood for HLA type, ABO/RhD type, newborn screening and microbial cultures.
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POLICE are trying to piece together the last movements of a man who died when he was hit by a car while walking on the M61 motorway.
Stephen Hayes, aged 68, from Blackpool, died when he was hit by a lorry on the M61 northbound, just north of Rivington Services between junctions 6 and 8 at about 1.30am on April 11.
It is thought he was walking on the motorway after earlier visiting Rivington Services.
The lorry driver was not arrested.
Police are now investigating the circumstances of the incident and are appealing for anyone with any information to contact them.
Sgt Finn Quainton, from Lancashire Police's road policing unit, said: "We are still trying to piece together exactly what has happened and why Mr Hayes has come to be on foot on the motorway.
"I would urge anyone who was in the area at the time, who may have any information, to come forward.
"We have informed Mr Hayes' next of kin and specially trained officers have been with the family and continue to offer their support through this very sad and difficult time."
Anyone with information can contact police on 101.