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Would there happen to be a sutta similar to the story of Milarepa? Who was not such a nice, perfect man, but eventually became enlightened?
The Pali Canon is so large. I am really wanting to read something similar about repentance and the like.
Would someone help me out with this if you could?

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Though this is my FAVORITE way to eat it lately:
So, in a nut shell, two weeks down — two weeks to go! Whoo!!!
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Though this is my FAVORITE way to eat it lately:
So, in a nut shell, two weeks down — two weeks to go! Whoo!!!
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It's after midnight, aka bedtime, and now my stomach started grumbling from reading your eats. #WIAWproblems.
Sprint2theTable says
I feel you on the edamame obsession. I can't get enough lately! I've been grabbing handfuls from the freezer to snack on.
You have to try avocado in your smoothie. Just trust me. 🙂
Christine McCarthy says
Your tacos looks bomb! YUM.
Emily @ Life on Food says
I wish I could have had some of the guacamole for dinner last night.
Sarah Pember says
I have to be honest, I've never gotten "into" edamame the way most people seem to. It's not that I don't like it…just not craveable.
Guac on the other hand? Well, let's not even TALK about that. 😉
Rebecca Gillies says
Ahhh guac – how can people not like it? It's so amazing, especially with salad! 🙂
Linz @ Itz Linz says
That guac looks amazing!!
Meg says
Ok girl, my favs ever are avocado and sweet potato. DEFINITELY making that stuffed sweet potato! Oh my goodness what an amazing idea! XO
I like your idea of putting the guac on everything! Your food choices look yummy! Thanks for hosting once again. I enjoy looking at people's selections, and expanding my food choices. Joann
Fran@BCDC says
Your sweet potato looks wonderful with the black beans and guacamole on it! I always forget to get them when I shop. I need to buy some.
Another point, Jenn. You might mention to the WIAW participants that they need to make their blogs more user friendly in order to get more comments. Some of them don't have the "name/url" option when I try to comment and trying as hard as I can, I can't seem to leave a comment. Just a suggestion, but I like to comment on as many blogs as possible and it gets frustrating between that and the Captcha thing. Thanks, Sweetie!!
She Rocks Fitness says
I need to get back on the sweet potato train! I love meals like that…Also your tacos look so DELISH! Happy Hump Day Darling and have a wonderful day…Thanks always for hosting! You ROCK! xoxo
Laura says
I go through lots of avocados too, and love pairing them with eggs and tomatoes, yum! I haven't been doing nearly as well as you with that extra cup of veggies… breakfast and snacks could definitely be better, thanks for the inspiration to work on this!
Thanks again for another fantastic Link party, Miss Jenn!
Now come visit me! I demand it!
Emma says
Ohhhh my goodness, avocado on a sweet potato? Be still, my heart!
I just discovered those Snap Pea Crisps from Whole Foods and I can't stop eating them. Send help. …but don't, because then you'll want some and I'm likely not to share :-X
macnic says
Man, I wish I could eat avocado – it turns my stomach though. :(. I have to get back on the baked sweet potato train.
I <3 Guac and eggs… although Guac with anything is amazing in my eyes 🙂
Cait says
yummmmm!! guac is the best with EVERYTHING!
Kristen says
I have been on an avocado kick lately, too! It'd delicious diced on top of greek yogurt w cinnamon, honey and granola. I also love it in the mini chopper w a little greek yogurt, garlic, s&p, and (if I have any around) some fresh herbs. It's like healthy Ranch.
I usually go for granola bars/saltines to snack on during the day. But have recently been making a real effort to fit carrots into the equation at least every other day…
Yes to the guac on the potato!! Haven't thought of that topping yet!
I've been doing pineapple salsa + cheese lately and can only imagine how good it would b to add the guacamole =)
corey melke says
um…wow – someone super cool must have given you those GoVino glasses…hmmmmm Who could it be??? 🙂 Love you girlie…hope all is well!
xoxo from Trinidad
http://www.thehinzadventures.com/2012/04/sauteed-chicken-breasts-with-tarragon.html <–this recipe is SO good girl..u gotta try it out!
Carrie Skoll says
I love guac on anything. Yours looks awesome! I might need to get me a baked sweet potato today. Yum!!
Lauren says
Guac and eggs a great combo (though I'm lazy and just slice an avocado). Love the challenge to veg up breakfast.
Ashley Furnell says
I love guacamole too! Will have to try it on a sweet potato…yum! ( :
Thank you for hosting, dear! 🙂 I LOVE the sno peas!!
Leonor says
I added avocado in my smoothie today. Couldn't even tell the difference.
I LOVE Guacamole!!! It is the best dip EVER!!! <3 <3 <3
It's life changing =)
MassachusEATS says
Eggs & guac pair SO well together! I like smashing some avo on top of wheat toast and then topping that off with egg whites – yum!
Heather Blackmon says
Guacamole – genius idea! I never think about sauces as a way to pack in the veggies, but you're absolutely right. 🙂
Andrea @ Vegvacious says
I am totally in love with your sweet potato — I'm not going to lie, I never would have come up with that combo on my own, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to <3 it!!!
produce power!!!!
wow i'm cheesy =)
I'm going to post all the delish details about it tomorrow — you have GOT to make this — I know you'll love it! =)
I love eating yams like that!!! Any sweet+cheesy/savory topping all loaded up really does it for me. 😀 Hope you're doing well Jenn! <3
Oh my goodness I want those veggie lentil tacos. It is completely what I am in the mood for today.
Good job at incorporating more veggies!!!
Thanks snickerdoodle! mwah!
Those tacos look to die for! Especially with the guacamole! YUM! All your eats are so pretty and colorful!
Thanks Annie!!! =) Def make them! Like… yesterday! <3
Eggs and guacamole are a great pair!
That sweet potato looks fabulous. I already ate lunch but am wishing I had that. 😉
Girl you and me both! I'm kicking myself for not buying a weeks worth of sweet potatoes — I think i'm going to pick one up on the way home from zumba for dinner =)
Happy WIAW Kristen!
Talia@BiteSzWellness says
Guacamole = heaven. My friends and I nosh on it frequently. Looks like I will have to get more creative on where I put the leftovers 🙂
I really like how you're sneaking in your veggies in. I haven't been doing so well, however I have identified some spots where I can improve!
Thanks for inspiring people to get healthier! <3 <3
Tessa@AmazingAsset says
Eggs and guac is ALWAYS a winning combo 🙂
lindsay cotter says
have a great trip friend. love you!
Koko @ Koko Likes says
UM that potato looks AMAZING
Leila says
Mmm I love guac, and guac on eggs is an amazing combo 🙂 Oh, and I finished Delirium last night – LOOOOVED it!
SO GOOD RIGHT!? The second one is more plot filler [it gets the ball rolling on more amazing things to come I think] but its really action packed! I'm DYING for the third! The cliff-hanger is just ridiculously torturous 😉 Before I fall was really good too!!!
Patti says
I posted my first WIAW today! And I'm beyond intrigued by your broccoli mac & cheese!
nicoleandgwendolyn says
I totally missed the deadline for this week's party, but I did, indeed, publish it anyway, albeit a bit tardy! 🙂 WIAW: The good, the bad, and the… okay? 🙂
Minty says
I too am a fellow guacamole fiend. I can't get enough of the stuff! Looking forward to moving to SoCal so I can gorge myself with avocados on the cheap. LOL
When I'm behaving I can make the bag last 2 days…. but usually its gone in an hour! bahhhh!!!! we need a snap pea crisps anonymous club!
aww thank you Laura! =) I'm always here if you need random veg ideas <3 xoooo
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If you're looking for a way to make a difference while enjoying yourself, here are some upcoming social events raising needed funds for local nonprofit groups.
Homes for the Holidays
Summit League is hosting its biennial holiday house tour on Nov. 29 and 30.
Featured Homes for the Holidays are in the Los Gatos and Saratoga area and each one is decorated for the holidays by professional decorators and floral designers.
Homes are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day with shuttle service provided from the parking lot of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15985 Rose Ave., Los Gatos. The last shuttle leaves at 3 p.m.
Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 on tour days, if any remain.
Proceeds this year will go to Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence, serving more than 10,000 women and children each year.
Summit League has raised close to $2 million since its founding in 1957 for nonprofits in Santa Clara County. For tickets or additional information, visit summit-league.org.
Christmas at Our House
The Women's Club of Saint Francis High School hosts the 24th annual Holiday Home Tour Dec. 6-8.
This year's theme is "A Visit to the North Pole," and the tour is of three homes in the Los Gatos hills. One home is southern European in style; another is a brick ranch style; and the third is a California Mediterranean that took five years to build.
Events kick off with the Christmas party and twilight tour on Dec. 6 from 4 to 10 p.m. and tickets are $125. A new Wine, Women & Shopping evening is Dec. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the holiday boutique; it's free for tour ticketholders and $10 for others. Home tours are Dec. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with tour tickets $40 and luncheon tickets $30. A holiday boutique of gifts and decorations is included with all events.
Proceeds benefit the Campaign for Saint Francis High School.
The two evening parties and the boutique are located at West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. For additional information or to reserve tickets, visit sfhs.com/par ents/womens-club/christ mas-at-our-house or call 650.968.1213, ext. 701.


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So the team is losing, players aren't living up to some people's visions of how they should play - yet others remain optimistic and hopeful.
This is no surprise, it is the definition of a wide fan base. Some people will only see the good in a team while others will only see the bad. The vast majority fall somewhere in the middle.
However, stressful circumstances bring out snippiness, thin skins, and short tempers - sometimes from new posters who don't understand a veteran's general persona, but also from long-time members who take out their frustrations on the board.
Given the way we've seen things going on PD, it's time to bring out some clarifications on exactly what isn't going to be tolerated - also, to make sure people know what WILL NOT be considered violations.
1) Criticizing the team or players, especially when specific shortcomings are pointed out, is not a reason to attack a poster. Any name calling, piling on, or other rude behavior simply because someone expresses a contrary opinion will be dealt with.
2) Being a starry-eyed optimist, especially when specific bright spots are pointed out, is not a reason to attack a poster. Any name calling, piling on, or other rude behavior simply because someone expresses a contrary opinion will be dealt with.
3) Criticizing a player does not constitute being a "hater". Expressing a negative opinion does not constitute being a "troll". Use of these terms will bring serious scrutiny and may result in infractions if they are being flung about purely as insults or ways to dismiss an otherwise valid opinion.
4) Post-game threads, almost by definition, are where the initial visceral reactions to a game are going to show up. They may manifest as deeply depressive rants or wildly enthusiastic raves. Consider the timing and realize that later reflection may temper extremes. Fans are a teams greatest cheerleaders or jeerleaders, and that's part of what this board is for.
5) The admins - and ONLY the admins - are the arbiters of what will and will not result in warnings, infractions, or bans. If you are offended by a post, REPORT IT. Do NOT publicly cry for the admins to get involved, or make snarly comments about whether someone is or is not getting away with something. The admins have a very difficult job, trying to balance civility with free and open expression. They may choose to err on one side or the other, but it is THEIR responsibility. Bottom line is that assessing penalties is NOT a spectator sport, and to assume that the admins are not taking action or trying to come up with solutions is most likely a mistake. If you don't like an individual poster, use your ignore button and don't rise to any bait in quoted posts.
Pacers Digest should be a safe place to express our feelings about the Pacers and the ups and downs of being a Pacer fan. We do this best when we understand the wide range of opinions that constitute being a fan of the NBA in general and the Pacers in particular. We can disagree heavily and yet respect each others' boundaries and personal space.
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After two good discussions concerning "defense at the point of attack" and "wing defense", we now move on to the topic of "defending the low post".
I'll discuss low post defensive concepts first.
When a coaching staff puts together a defensive plan conceptually for an entire season and for a specific game, they have many different options about how to best defend a premier post player trying to recieve the ball and score on the low block:
1. Do we PLAY BEHIND HIM, let him catch, and try and stop him one on one with little or no help?
2. Do we PLAY BEHIND HIM, let him catch, and "dig" from the ballside wing area (usually from the post feeder himself, as discussed in the last thread) hoping to force him to throw the ball back outside to who it came from originally?
3. Do we PLAY BEHIND HIM, and come with a "hard double" from somewhere else on the floor AFTER he catches the ball, or perhaps AFTER HE TAKES A DRIBBLE, or perhaps AS THE BALL IS IN MID AIR COMING TO HIM?
4. Do we play "3/4" denial defense to try and keep him from catching the ball in the first place, and if so, which side should the defender be on?
5. Do we choose to PLAY TOTALLY IN FRONT of the post, "flood" the help in behind the posted up player to prevent the lob, and then try to rotate outward as the ball as reversed?
6. If we choose to "hard double" the post player, should we:
------Double off a particular weak player, regardless of where he is on the floor?
------Double from a particular area/spot on the floor, IRREGARDLESS of who that player we are leaving is?
7. Is it possible for a defensive team to do multiple post defenses well, and should you change depending on who you are playing, or do the same things against everyone and force them to adjust to you?
As you can see, this is a complicated issue........let's discuss all of this from a Pacer-centric point of view.
The first option is the best obviously, but it takes a tremendous defensive individual player to be able to handle it. But, when you can play straight even 1 on 1 defense in the low post area with no help, it is a tremendous value to your normal overall team defensive scheme.
More than anything else, this is why Peck and I loved Dale Davis so much I think. The Pacers simply haven't had a post player capable tough, strong, determined, or physical enough to handle this duty by himself since Dale Davis was here, and it is why he was so instrumental in the success our Pacers had when he was here.
Looking for a player strong enough to hold his ground, and not to let an offensive player catch the ball so deep inside near the rim, needs to be a high priority for the Pacers in the future. Without a player like this, it forces you to use different and more complex defensive schemes to try and defend great (or even good) back to the basket players.
Perhaps my biggest criticism of Jermaine O'neal was his inability to become this type of low post defender, capable of guarding the biggest and baddest post players in the league. JO made up for some of his lack of leg strength in holding position inside by being a superior shot blocker, but most of his defensive value came as a weakside defender, not guarding a guy posting him up personally. In fact, I often thought teams made major mistakes against us by not just attacking JO directly. JO was one of the best help defending bigs in basketball, but I thought he had a big and obvious deficiency in this area. JO also had extremely bad footwork in this area, often letting the player he was guarding inside drive a foot between his own, gaining leverage inside and forcing JO to make a "retreat step", letting the offensive player get even deeper position. This is post defensive play 101, and JO wasn't taught well in my view how to play with leverage, instead he got away with using great athleticism to compensate...an athleticism which fades over time as we can see now.
Likewise, Jeff Foster isn't this type of defender either. He lacks the size and strength to be able to muscle up against big strong post players. He does have some quickness, and I think his footwork is better than average, but he just lacks strength, and evidently always will. It was probably a good decision overall for the Pacers to not develop Jeff to be much stronger and heavier in his youth (thereby reducing his agility and quickness and burst), but as his athleticism fades I wonder Jeff might be more useful if he gained weight and got stronger. Maybe not, but I think it is something worth considering at least.
Now, I truly believe that Roy Hibbert may be able to be a long term solution for us in this key important role. He has the size, strength, and I think the tough guy attitude to be able to develop to be the man inside who lets us play more "straight up" in the low post. Obviously the game is always evolving, and Roy needs to shore up weaknesses in other areas of his game, but a guy who can play behind a guy in the low block and guard him without much help or a need to rotate your 4 other players is a huge advantage to have, and I am pretty sure that Roy Hibbert can be that guy for us for the next 10 years, if we have a coaching philosophy that values that as a skill/talent more highly than the current one does.
We discussed this in the last thread briefly, but let's go over it again.
This is the preference for the more old fashioned coaches, who didn't want to complicate man to man defense with fancier rotations, and it is by far the most common at the high school or college level. Doing this doesn't require any switiching, any "rotating" from the weakside, and doesn't require your entire defense to move in unison.
But, it is a fairly easy defensive tactic to beat by an intelligent offense, for a few different reasons. The main one being that is a very easy pass for a big man to make to throw it right back to the man who gave him the ball originally. Big men are often poor decision makers with the ball, but this tactic eliminates that issue for the offense.
It also is very easy for the post player to throw the ball back out, "re-post" even better and deeper, and recieve a return pass right back inside to him. By doubling this way, the defense is allowing that situation to frequently occur.
Lastly, if the offensive team has any coaching intelligence at all, they will put their best outside shooter as a post feeder to counter this "digging" tactic. This is why Reggie Miller was used by Indiana coaches as a primary post feeder, because if a team stupidly turned their head on Reggie to "dig" in the low block, Miller would just "relocate" to a slightly different spot, recieve an easy to make pass from our post player, and have a reasonably wide open shot.
I mentioned the three different doubling options above: Doubling on the catch, doubling on the first dribble, and doubling as the ball is mid air.
Almost anyone would tell you that you shouldn't do any of these every single time...instead, you need to put doubt in the post players mind to make him hesitate at least before making a play. This is where you need to be unpredictable. It all basically depends on how dominate the post player may be, and how desperate you are for him to be forced to get rid of it.
Generally, coaches will have this in as a defensive call from the bench. A coach may use colors for example: "Red" meaning hard immediate double, "White" meaning double after the catch, "blue" meaning double only after the first dribble. Some teams may even have signs held up by assistant coaches, although that is normally a college tactic not used in the pros.
Coaches are notorius control freaks we know, and to my knowledge no NBA coach currently does this, but does anyone think this might work?: Not calling the "double scheme" from the bench at all, but to instead let the players react on their own on when and how hard to double?
This is really to be used in concert with other strategies. In the above examples when I talk about playing behind a man posting up, I don't mean just to let him catch it wherever he wants. Too many weak defensive players don't play defense UNTIL their man has the ball, when instead good defenders play defense BEFORE their man has the ball.
The coaching decision here comes from WHICH SIDE of the post player do you want to try and deny. In other words, do you try and defend the "High Side" (side nearest the foul line) or "Low Side" (side nearest the baseline)? Obviously, if you can steal a pass as it is in mid air you teach your player to do that, and if they can't you teach them to slide their feet and play behind, to be between their man with the ball and the basket.
There is no coaching consensus on this point. Some teach to always deny the high side (which is how my high school hall of fame coach taught it)...but that can leave you vulnerable to a lob occasionally, a drop step occasionally, and out of position to defend against a baseline drive. In fact, that little nugget of info is something I look for when scouting, so I can take advantage of a team who defends that way all the time.
Others teach to always defend the low side. That can solve the above problems, but a clever team on offense can then adjust to that by attacking you with dump down passes from the high post, since you are easily sealed off playing that way. This is another scouting point, and a reason why a team should always if possible have "high/low" offensive sets in a game plan. You play my low post guy on his low side, you'll see lots of post feeds from the elbow by my teams!
Still others teach to play either side depending on where they are in relation to the ball. In other words, play high side when the ball is above the foul line extended, low side when it is below the foul line extended. This takes more movement and work by your post player, and leaves him vulnerable at times as he is trying to shift from one position to the other.
Those of you with an opinion or preference in this matter, feel free to give it. I've coached a long time, heard lots of discussion between us coaching geeks, and no one really agrees on how to teach it best.
This is primarily what our current staff believes in, and is primarily the tactic our Pacers try each and every night, more than the other methods.
It's design is to prevent a post player who is very good from recieving the basketball in the first place....which in theory isn't a bad idea. Also, by doing it against every opponent, theoretically your rotations out of it should get more steady and consistent.
But this defensive concept has a lot of problems with it, as we see almost every night.
First, many post players arent good enough to worry about this much. Many times I think we overreact to a post guy who doesnt deserve such respect. I distinctly remember a game against Philadelephia, where we seemed determined to keep the ball from Samuel Dalembert. Why? Dalembert is no real threat!
Secondly, this leaves you vulnerable to quick ball reversals. Skip passes from one side to the other kill you, as does any penetration from the wing areas. The reason this is a problem is that your help defenders are SAGGED TOO LOW on the floor, having to get behind a post player. It is a small thing, but the 2 steps or so lower that the Pacer helpers have to sag vs playing it in a more conventional way means our slower guys have a larger area to try and recover to.
Thirdly, because it requires more moving parts and more movement, you are even more open to be attacked by pass FAKES to the post. Often, just the threat of a post pass causes us to sag too deep, leaving us scrambling to defend a shooter to no avail.
Fourth, you are severely weakened against a high post flash cut to the elbow area. Our sagging helpers cannot both sag behind a posted up player and simultaneously stop their own man cutting to the high post. This man cutting to the high post is a particularly effective tactic against Troy Murphy, who gets beat by this 5 times a game or more, and against Roy Hibbert, who is too slow to get there to defend the flasher and often ends up fouling him. On top of that, sometimes flash this guy to the high post, not only to feed him the ball there but to have him streak to the ballhandler for a "screen/roll" or "screen/pop" situation, leaving our bigs to have to scramble and move even more. Any team with a big man who can shoot from the perimeter can kill us with this tactic, such as Utah did with Mehmet Okur.
Lastly, this is so physically demanding on our bigs that their minutes must be rationed. Combine this with our quick paced offense (which has been very effective admittedly) and your bigs are dragging late in games. You can either try and live with this as coaches or you can play more people, but that leaves you playing deeper and deeper into your bench using inferior players for too many minutes.
There are specific teams that this works against better than other teams. I think this can work against teams that don't improvise well, who are inexperienced, or are selfish, or who have easy to guard personnel or systems. Theoretically, New Jersey, Oklahoma City, and perhaps tonight's opponent Charlotte are teams that this may have more success against than others, such as Utah, San Antonio, or Denver.
Your choices are to double of a specific player, no matter where he is on the floor, or double from a specific area on the floor, no matter who happens to be there.
There are obvious problems with each, and a mixture is probably the smartest way to go about it. But, in general, when I am coaching and decide I have to double team someone in the low post due to an obvious mismatch, I personally like to double team from a specific area, usually for me at the high school level I choose the top of the key.
Now, obviously this has issues. Leave the top of the key area consistently for very long, and a smart coach puts a big time shooter there, hoping you continue to rotate down from that area. But usually you can recover to that spot easier (its closer to your helpers in the lane area) and you can force that guy to make an extra pass to the weakside....and then you just have to hope you can scramble and recover well enough to get there to defend a shooter and not get broken down off the dribble if you "close out" out of control.....that's a coaching point you have to work on to get right.
For years this is how most NBA teams defended the low post. Later on, Steve Fisher at Michigan began doing this at the college level, as the game began to evolve. As offenses got more proficient at defeating this all over, coaches got more creative and started doubling from exotic areas of the floor. I give Pat Riley and Chuck Daly credit for this, as they had to get creative to try and figure out ways to defend the triangle offense and Michael Jordan in particular, and then they adapted the "Jordan Rules" to everyday defensive concepts and planning.
This is the central decision coaches have to make about everything. What are my priorites, and what do I believe I need to do most of all?
It is in this last question where experience, playing together for long stretches of time, and long term stability are so important.
In general, I believe coaches do tend to complicate the game way too much. I think this was and is an issue for Rick Carlisle (offensively for him) and I think it is an issue for Jim O'Brien defensively.
However, I can also tell you that players are smarter than the general public gives them credit for in my opinion. So what a particular team can handle has to be figured out by the coaching staff. I know I have had teams I gave very detailed scouting reports to, and I've had others who I gave very boiled down and simple plans to. This is an area where coaching becomes an art form, and not a science.
I know this was a typical and long T-bird thread, but I hope it continues the long, in depth conversation we are having about our Pacers man to man defensive issues.
As always, the above is just my opinion.


text: Youth no hindrance for Hurricane softball By Tommy R. Atkinson May 20, 2013 Story Share Kenny Kemp Hurricane sophomore Madi Casto (16) and freshman Maddie Hebb are just two of six underclassmen that have helped propel the Redskins to their first state tournament. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- There have been plenty of opportunities for Hurricane's youngsters to crack under the pressure.But at every turn, the Redskins have weathered the storm and are now on the brink of history as they prepare for their first state softball tournament appearance in school history. Hurricane will take on Wheeling Park at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the opening round of the Class AAA double-elimination event in Vienna. (See pairings, Page 2B.)The Redskins (30-6) set school records for wins the past two seasons and finished third in the final state sportswriters' poll, their highest ranking to end a year. They hadn't even made it to the regional until this season.Hurricane has made the leap with a starting lineup that features four sophomores and two freshmen. Sophomores Madi Casto (second base), Cassi Sargent (shortstop), Courtney Rogers (pitcher) and Emily Davis (third base) play key roles while freshmen Maddie Hebb (first base) and Amber Null (right field) stepped right into starting positions. Seniors Linzie Reynolds (catcher and Nicole Pierson (center field) and junior left fielder Addie Fullen have provided the direction and leadership for this young bunch."It's just a great group of kids,'' said fifth-year Hurricane coach Josh Caldwell. "They do things on and off the field together. A lot of Saturday evenings they'll be at bonfires. They're just a fun group. They do everything you ask of them."One of our biggest strengths is we're solid all through the lineup. There's really no weakness. Our depth has helped us a lot of ways. It pushes kids. It's hard to get kids to work their best if they know there's nobody to take their job. We have confidence in a lot of them.''The Redskins' road through the postseason hasn't been an easy one as it has been littered with ranked opponents at every turn. They've disposed of No. 4 Lincoln County, No. 2 Cabell Midland and No. 8 St. Albans on their march to states. Hurricane needed all three games of the double-elimination sectional to get past perennial nemesis Lincoln County, which has eliminated the Redskins the past several years.The Redskins needed all hands on deck in the deciding game against the Panthers. Caldwell didn't hesitate to replace Rogers after she faced only four batters, with Davis finishing up by yielding just three earned runs in 62/3 innings. Then Pierson left the game briefly after taking a ball off the face in center field, but senior Courtney Lindmark stepped in for two innings.Hurricane fell behind Midland 3-0 in the top of the first in the regional semifinals before rallying for the lead, then sweated out the top of the seventh as the Knights left two runners on base as the Redskins prevailed 6-5.Hurricane shut out SA 2-0 in the regional final for its first victory this season when scoring less than three runs. "I feel like every game, every round it's less pressure,'' Caldwell said. "We've played looser as we've gone through. As you continue to win those big games you gain a lot of confidence."I think we've always been a confident group, but regardless the last couple of years we haven't been able to get past Lincoln County in the sectionals. We've just gained a different type of confidence.''Hurricane's trademark has been its offensive firepower during the regular season, and it has bailed out the Redskins in the postseason. Hurricane has pounded out 48 hits, including six home runs, and scored 35 runs in its five tournament games.Rogers has three round-trippers in the playoffs, including homers in three straight games leading up to the region final. Sophomore third baseman Emily Davis picked up the offense in the 2-0 win over SA in the region final, hammering a homer that turned Hurricane's 1-0 lead into a two-run cushion. Rogers also turned in one of her most dominant performances in the circle, firing a six-hit shutout against the Red Dragons. That production has offset Hurricane's shaky fielding as the Redskins have committed 18 errors in the last five games, though they had none in the region final."We've [won in] a lot of different ways,'' said Caldwell. "We've won high-scoring games, low-scoring games and [Friday] night a tight one.''Caldwell has pulled off quite a balancing act this season with the arrival of his first child."It's been busy,'' he said. "My wife is willing to watch the baby all evening and night and thankfully [the baby is] one that doesn't cry all the time."Sometimes it's tough, but it's not been too bad. She's only 7 weeks old, but she gets mad if we don't win. She'll be at the state tournament and be our good luck charm.''Reach Tommy R. Atkinson at email@example.com or 304-348-4811. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 'Heroin(e)' spotlights women helping combat Huntington's drug crisis 2 Philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum of Shoney's fortune turns 100 3 WVU pulls away from Kansas for 56-34 win 4 New company planning $73M synthetic fuel plant in Greenbrier County 5 WVU notebook: Defense feeling a bit run down Kanawha Valley baseball leaders Previous Story Charleston Catholic maintains hold over Wahama Next Story


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WATSONVILLE - A teenager was robbed by three other teens Tuesday evening as he was skateboarding on Bridge Street.
The teen called police around 7:30 p.m. and reported that 20 minutes prior, he'd been approached by three Latino males around the ages of 15 or 16, Watsonville Police Lt. David McCartney said.
One of them brandished a knife and threatened him, the victim told police. They demanded he give them his cellphone and iPod, which he did. He was not injured.
The victim described the assailant with the knife as being about 5 feet, 8 inches and 200 pounds, wearing a black beanie, a black sweater and dark pants. The second teen was described as being between 5 feet, 11 inches and 6 feet, 1 inch, wearing a brown and tan polo shirt, black beanie and dark pants. The third teen is believed to be around 5 feet, 5 inches tall and wearing a black sweater at the time.
Watsonville police ask anyone with information on the case to call investigations at 768-3352 or the anonymous tipline at 768-3544.


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Regulatory B Cells in Inflammatory Rheumatisms and Biomarkers of Response to Biologic Treatments
This study is currently recruiting participants.
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Last updated: November 19, 2015
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Detailed Description:
B cells are known to play an important role in auto-immune diseases by activating T cells, secreting inflammatory cytokines and autoreactive antibodies. However, a sub-type of B cells named regulatory B cells or Bregs has recently shown capacities to prevent or cure arthritis in mouse models. Bregs have also been identified in humans.
|Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Sjogren's Syndrome Scleroderma Spondylitis Gout Spinal Disease Chondrocalcinosis
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case Control
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Regulatory B Cells in Inflammatory Rheumatisms, Systemic Auto-immune Diseases in Adults and Biomarkers of Response to Biologic Treatments
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Genetics Home Reference related topics: Sjögren syndrome rheumatoid arthritis
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Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center resources: Rheumatic Fever Acute Articular Rheumatism Systemic SclerodermaU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by University Hospital, Montpellier:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Assessment of Bregs levels [ Time Frame: 30 months ]The levels of Bregs will be assessed in patients with RA and compared to subjects with mechanical pathologies.
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Change of Bregs levels after therapy [ Time Frame: 30 months ]The levels of Bregs will be assessed in patients who will start a therapy within the framework of their usual follow-up.
Biospecimen Retention: Samples Without DNA
Comparison of Bregs levels
Lymphocytes will be analyzed from :
- circulating blood
- serum
- articular serum
- synovial membrane
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|Study Start Date:
|July 2012
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|July 2016
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|July 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
RA patients
Patients affected by Rheumatoid arthritis.
Subjects affected by mechanical pathologies.
Detailed Description:
B cells are known to play an important role in auto-immune diseases by activating T cells, secreting inflammatory cytokines and autoreactive antibodies. However, a sub-type of B cells named regulatory B cells or Bregs has recently shown capacities to prevent or cure arthritis in mouse models. Bregs have also been identified in humans. Main objective: To study Bregs abnormalities in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at different stages of the disease compared to subjects with mechanical pathologies.Secondary objectives:- To evaluate the specificity of any abnormalities identified in RA by studying Bregs in patients with other autoimmune or other inflammatory joint diseases.- To evaluate the effect of biological and synthetic treatments on Bregs in patients with RA. - To assess whether the rate of Bregs before treatment is predictive of response to biological and synthetic treatments.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
Patients and controls will be recruited in the Immuno-rheumatology Service of the University Hospital of Montpellier.
They will be recruited during consultations or hospitalizations, when a blood sample is planned within the framework of their usual follow-up.
Inclusion Criteria:
For RA patients and control patients:
- Age over 18 year old
- Blood sample taken as part of the usual management
- Steroid less than or equal to 15 mg/day and stable for at least a week
For RA patients:
- Patient with RA meeting the ACR / EULAR 2010
For control patients:
- Patients with systemic autoimmune disease (lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, scleroderma) or other inflammatory arthritis (spondylitis, crystals) or a mechanical pathology (limb osteoarthritis or spinal pathology) .
Exclusion Criteria:
- steroids over 15 mg/day
- rituximab infusion in less than 12 months
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01642706
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|Contact: Jacques Morel, MD, PhD
|Contact: Claire Daien, MD
|Lapeyronie Hospital
|Montpellier, France, 34295
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|July 11, 2012
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|November 19, 2015
Keywords provided by University Hospital, Montpellier:
Regulatory B cells
Rheumatoid arthritis
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Sjogren's Syndrome
Spinal Diseases
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatic Fever
Joint Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Connective Tissue Diseases
Autoimmune Diseases
Immune System Diseases
Bone Diseases, Infectious
Bone Diseases
Salivary Gland Diseases
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A MAN who held a sex worker against her will phoned the police telling them he wouldn't let her go until they arrived.
Stuart Gray, who was drunk when he prevented the terrified woman from leaving his home, found himself behind bars when a judge jailed him.
And the 48-year-old's sentence was extended as he was on a suspended jail term for making bogus 999 calls where he made threats to the operator.
Hannah Squire, prosecuting, told Swindon Crown Court the offence took place on Friday, January 31 this year.
She said Gray had bought the woman, who he had some sort of arrangement with, some drugs on the condition she sat and talked to him.
But when she tried to leave, having smoked the crack cocaine, he refused to let her out removing the keys from the locked door and hurling abuse at her.
Among the swearing he said to her 'You girls are all the same, you take my money and leave'.
Miss Squire said he told her he would call the police 'to get her in trouble,' which he did but he ended up getting arrested.
When he was questioned he told officers he had known the woman for about a month or so and said he wanted a relationship with her.
Gray, of Rodbourne Road, pleaded guilty to false imprisonment and admitted being in breach of a suspended sentence.
At an earlier hearing, the court was told: "There have been incidents in the past relating to this girl and other sex workers in the area."
Chris Smyth, defending, said his client had been in custody on remand for six months, which is the equivalent of a one-year jail term.
He said the period the woman was detained was only about 20 minutes and there was no use of violence.
"It has a particularly unusual feature that he phoned the police saying he wouldn't let her go until they arrived," he said.
"He has expressed a desire to address his various issues.
"Under the current community order he was in fact demonstrating compliance and demonstrating he can manage his emotions when not drinking, probably the underlying root of his problems.
Jailing him, Judge Douglas Field said: "You pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity to this serious case of false imprisonment.
"The matter has been delayed because your solicitor wanted to obtain a psychiatric report because of your psychiatric history.
"In the event the psychiatric diagnosis was an anti-social personality disorder.
"You terrified this woman, you were drunk and you were abusive and frightening and not withstanding the fact her period of detention was relatively short.
"She was vulnerable, she was terrified and I take a serious view of it.
"The situation is aggravated by your previous convictions."
He jailed him for 56 weeks for false imprisonment and 18 for the suspended sentence making a total of 74 weeks.
He also imposed a restraining order banning him from contacting the woman for five years.


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Jake Owen's 'The One That got Away' Named #1 Video on CMT's TOP 20 COUNTDOWN
On the heels of winning the American Country Awards' Breakthrough Artist Of The Year, RCA Nashville's Jake Owen lands the No. 1 music video on CMT's Top 20 Countdown this week for his chart-topping radio single "The One That Got Away."
All of the CMT excitement will continue this weekend as Jake closes out his first headlining tour "CMT ON TOUR Jake Owen: THE SUMMER NEVER ENDS 2012" with the final stop - a benefit concert in his hometown of Vero Beach, FL, on Saturday, December 15 to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Autism Speaks and other local Vero Beach charity organizations. Jake has successfully raised the bar for the annual nationwide CMT Tour by setting the record for the most consecutive sold-out shows to date, with sell-outs in the major markets of Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Des Moines, Detroit, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, New York and St. Louis amongst other cities.
His high-energy live show and captivating songs have garnered the attention of headlining acts (Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGRaw) and media alike. The Kansas City Star writes, "He drew a rowdy, sold-out crowd of more than 2,500 fans, most of whom treated him like the kind of guy who fills arenas, not theaters." In 2013, Jake will join Jason Aldean's NIGHT TRAIN TOUR.
"This past year has completely changed my life," said Jake. "There have been so many firsts and milestone moments - first headlining tour, back-to-back No. 1 singles, the birth of my daughter. I'm really trying to soak it all in. I can't thank country radio, my team and my fans enough for all of their support. I wouldn't be where I am without you."
Since releasing his chart-topping album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night Jake has emerged as one of country music's leading vocalists. The album has delivered three consecutive No. 1 hit singles, the first two of which held the top spot on the chart for multiple weeks - the PLATINUM-selling title track, GOLD-certified "Alone with You" and "The One That Got Away."
About CMT: CMT, a unit of Viacom Inc., is the leading television and digital authority on country music and entertainment, reaching more than 92 million homes in the U.S. CMT and its website, CMT.com, offer an unparalleled mix of music, news, live concerts and series and is the top resource for country music on demand. The network's digital platforms include the 24-hour music channel, CMT Pure Country, CMT Mobile and CMT VOD.


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In a Diverse New Congress, Several 'Firsts'
Country's Changing Demographics Reshape Political Picture as Fast-Growing Minority Groups Attain More Representation
The new Congress to be sworn in on Thursday will be the most diverse ever, with women, minorities and gays making large gains in a shift that underscores the political effect of changing demographics and social mores.
In addition to the greater minority makeup across Congress, the House will have its first Hindu member, its first female combat veterans and its first openly bisexual member. The Senate will have its first Buddhist....


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Kingston, Merton, Richmond and Sutton councils have been given £485,000 by the Government as reward for saving money through merging services.
The four authorities will share the "transformation challenge" grant, using it to go further in sharing services.
Last May Kingston and Sutton merged their IT departments, while all four boroughs joined their legal teams together after a vote last February.
The move was expected to save £600,000 over four years.
In 2012 communities and local government secretary Eric Pickles encouraged councils to club together to buy services in a letter containing 50 cost-cutting suggestions.
This week Kingston and Richmond launched the joint children's services company, Achieving for Children, after three years of planning.


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Dirks expected to resume rehab within week
DETROIT -- The muscle soreness that halted outfielder Andy Dirks' rehab assignment should not keep him out much more than a week, according to the Tigers' medical staff.
"I think sometime within a week or so, you'll probably see him be ready," head athletic trainer Kevin Rand said Friday.
Dirks, out since March following back surgery, was recalled from his rehab assignment Wednesday but kept on the 60-day disabled list, a move that raised concerns he had suffered a setback. Rand wouldn't characterize it as a setback, but said they're going to be cautious with the injury to avoid risking something worse.
"Basically, he got muscular soreness and tightness right in and around the surgical site. Not unusual," Rand said. "Basically, it's just due to the increase in activity. No matter what you do with batting practice, even simulated games can't duplicate game action as far as the intensity that guys put forth."
The decision to pull him off of rehab, Rand said, was as much a clerical decision as it was a physical one.
"If it wasn't for the fact that he's missed so much time and this is his Spring Training, like a normal rehab assignment, you'd probably say give it a couple days," Rand said. "But in his case, every day's very, very important for him, because he doesn't get that many of them, and we want to make sure we get every one we can."
By rule, position players can spend up to 20 days on a rehab assignment before teams have to decide the next step: Call up the player, keep him on the DL without rehab, or option him to the Minor Leagues.
Dirks spent eight days on rehab before being recalled. He'll have 12 days left once his rehab assignment resumes.
Jason Beck is a reporter for MLB.com. Read Beck's Blog and follow him on Twitter @beckjason. Matt Slovin is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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After a record-breaking season, the Supporters' Shield winners are well-represented among the finalists for the 2012 MLS year-end awards. The Quakes have a finalist in five of the annual award categories.
The Quakes posted a league and franchise best record of 19-6-9 for 66 points. Spearheading the attack was Volkswagen Most Valuable Player Finalist Chris Wondolowski, netting a league-best 27 goals and tying Roy Lassiter's record of goals scored in a single season. Alan Gordon, a finalist for Comeback Player of the Year, was the Quakes second-leading scorer after bagging 13 goals and adding seven assists.
Honduran international and defensive stalwart, Victor Bernardez, is a finalist for both Defender of the Year and Newcomer of the Year after serving as the anchor of the Quakes defense. Bernardez also contributed to the offense with three goals, including a stoppage-time set piece winner against the LA Galaxy in the first leg of the Western Conference Semifinals. Bernardez was named the Quakes 2012 Defender of the Year.
Frank Yallop looks to add to his 2001 MLS Coach of the Year award after being named a finalist in 2012. Yallop led the Quakes to their second Supporters' Shield trophy in 2012, building a team that led MLS in scoring with 72 goals, while posting a league record nine stoppage time goals in the regular season. San Jose also led MLS with a plus 29 goal differential.
The finalists for the five awards as well as the schedule for announcement are below:
Defender of the Year Finalists
Victor Bernardez (San Jose Earthquakes)
Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City)
Aurelien Collin (Sporting Kansas City)
Coach of the Year Finalists
Ben Olsen (D.C. United)
Peter Vermes (Sporting Kansas City)
Frank Yallop (San Jose Earthquakes)
Comeback Player of the Year Finalists
Alan Gordon (San Jose Earthquakes)
Eddie Johnson (Seattle Sounders FC)
Chris Pontius (D.C. United)
Newcomer of the Year Finalists
Victor Bernardez (San Jose Earthquakes)
Michael Gspurning (Seattle Sounders FC)
Federico Higuain (Columbus Crew)
Volkswagen Most Valuable Player Finalists
Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls)
Chris Wondolowski (San Jose Earthquakes)
Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)
November 19: MLS Rookie of the Year, Xbox Fair Play Individual & Team of the Year
November 20: MLS Defender of the Year, MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Year, and Referee/Assistant Referee of the Year
November 26: 2012 MLS Best XI
November 27: MLSCoach of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year
November 28: Allstate Goalkeeper of the Year and Newcomer of the Year
November 29: AT&T Goal of the Year, MLS Save of the Year and Volkswagen MLS MVP


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At the heart of the Corvette legend is the midyear Sting Ray. No Corvette before or since has been so distinctively styled. To many, this edition of the Vette, based on Bill Mitchell's racing "Stingray," reigns supreme as the best-looking Corvette ever built.
The most radical was the coupe, which was based on the XP-720 project car finished in late 1959 by Bill Mitchell's GM Styling staff. The XP-720 was based on the Stingray racing car, but had a radical new fastback roof, a trick divided rear window, and additional styling above the beltline.
The looks came along in an era when performance was going crazy. The first big-block-the 396-arrived in '65, the 427 followed in '66, and Zora Arkus-Duntov's ultimate racer, the fanciful L88, made its debut in '67. The big-block engines provided such spectacular performance that they have tended to garner more attention than the sensational styling of the legendary C2. Today, Vette aficionados are rediscovering the midyear generation's striking "design for design's sake," especially evident in the lines of the revolutionary coupe.
Matt Slape recently put this Silver Pearl 327 A/C coupe back on the road. "The original owner was a girl in Lubbock, Texas, who wanted a new Corvette for graduation," Matt says. "Her dad bought her this new '65 coupe. She wasn't real keen on driving a stick shift and had another car for getting back and forth to college."
When Matt bought the car, it had about 17,200 miles, and most of the time it sat in the showroom of the family business, "Graffiti Graphics," in Levelland, Texas. In Matt's 16 years of ownership, the odometer has crept up a little more than 1,000 miles-to 18,346.
The vehicle has been garaged its entire life and has received exceptional care from its two owners, so this is an unrestored "survivor" Vette of exceptional factory character. "This is pretty much how we bought it," Matt says. "I put on a modern set of radials. I pulled the original carburetor, and I'm now running a modern Holley four-barrel until I can get the original Rochester rebuilt."
The Silver Pearl paint, which appears flawless, is original, though Matt confides, "I believe it's been touched up in a place or two where some rocks have hit it."
Power comes from a 350-horse 327 backed by the M21 four-speed and 3.23:1 gears in a Posi-traction differential. Matt says the original air conditioning still blows cold air, a necessity on the hot South Texas plains. Other options include side pipes, knock-off wheels, an AM/FM radio, a teakwood steering wheel, and silver leather seats.
Matt has no plans to restore the car in the immediate future and doesn't want to sell it. "One of these days, 15 to 20 years from now, I may look into restoring it," he tells us. "But the car has all the paper tagging under it and the original frame stencils, so it's an extremely clean car. For now, I intend to drive my coupe as much as I can. I take it to regular shows in the area and have gone as far as Dallas to the Super Chevy show. I've entered the car in the Survivor class."


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Thank you Scott and Lee for the relaxing restful stay. This spot is georgeous! While staying the week, I was inspired far beyond my expectations of seeing beautiful landscapes. The weather was cold and rainy, but WOW! The cloud formations, mist and waves could not have be more perfect for subject of my paintings at the Art Colony. I completed some nice work thanks to the intense weather. I loved hearing the waves all night, too. Thanks for everything. Good luck hunting with Rip – what a comedian, Ha! – Joanne
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This is our first visit to the North Shore. My first reaction is WOW! This part of the country is unbelievably beautiful. Lake Superior is enormous. We've seen waterfall, light houses, eagles, otters, loons, ships and the Canadian border by the High Falls of the Pigeon River. We drove to the end of the Gunflint Trail and drank numerous lattes from the Java Moose in Grand Marais. We look forward to returning again so our grandson can experience "the loft". This is truly a great place to start making memories with our grand children (hopefully annual visits). Thanks for such a nice place to stay. – Chris & Randy, Britt, IA
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In no way do I support the Pakistani court's decision to ban its citizens from accessing Facebook and YouTube. As many of you know, restrictions were put into effect after Pakistani officials learned about an idiotic, Islamophobic event on Facebook called "Draw Muhammad Day." As much as I strongly oppose the event and find it clearly driven by hate and ignorance, I believe the Facebook ban is not only nonsensical and counterproductive, but also an insult to the Pakistani people, implying that millions of citizens would flock to the group and participate if the site is not prohibited. Without a doubt, the blockade of Facebook and YouTube represents the government's religious insecurity and mistrust of its own people.
However, what puzzles me further is how Muslim-Americans, especially those of Pakistani descent, resort to simplified generalizations and misrepresentations of Paksitan and its citizens. I do not know Arsalan Iftikhar personally, but I have always respected his efforts to speak out against Islamophobia and distortions of Muslim-Americans. Whether on CNN or Fox News and talking to right-wing bullies like Bill O'Reilly, Mr. Iftikhar's work certainly calls for respect and appreciation.
But I must challenge the comments he made about Pakistan in his latest piece on the CNN opinion page. Mr. Iftikhar paints a harsh picture of Pakistan in the very first sentence:
For a country that has produced five military dictators in 60 years, mourned the 2007 assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, and struggles continually against its own militant extremists who have killed thousands in their own nation, Pakistan has absolutely picked the wrong fight by banning Facebook and YouTube because of an idiotic virtual campaign called "Everybody Draw Mohammed Day."
Mr. Iftikhar went further to argue that the country did not live up to its name, pointing out that the word "Pakistan" means "Land of the Pure" when translated from Urdu. "There has been nothing pure," he writes, "about the downward sociopolitical spiral of this nuclear-armed, Third World fledgling democracy of 172 million people over the last several years." He cites former US ambassador to Pakistan, Wendy Chamberlin, who describes the region as terrorized by extremists. Mr. Iftikhar closes with the following:
Instead of conjuring up stupid controversies like the recent bans of Facebook and YouTube because of some silly drawings, the 172 million citizens of Pakistan should focus their political attention and economic resources on educating their women, improving their rule of law system and truly understanding the repercussions that come with ominously naming your country the "land of the pure."
I will not dispute the social, political, and economic struggles that confront Pakistan. Indeed, they are real. However, what surprises and appalls me is that there is not a single mentioning of the U.S. intervening, exploiting, and attacking Pakistan. Mr. Iftikhar's article is titled "Pakistan should ban extremism, not Facebook," but he does not address the root of the extremism. He only touches upon the symptoms of a larger problem. Yes, Pakistan has an unfortunate history of military dictators and while it is important to hold those leaders accountable for their criminal actions, it is also crucial to acknowledge that the US largely supported and funded those dictatorships.
When the United States was hell-bent on fighting Communism, the government subsidized General Zia ul-Haq, Pakistan's most ruthless military dictator, who was trained in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and later stationed in Jordan to train soldiers during the Black September operations, which resulted in thousands of Palestinian deaths and causalities. The US-Pakistan alliance monetarily and militarily aided the Mujahedeen resistance movement in Afghanistan against Soviet invasion. Not only were extremists and militant groups supplied with US weapons and trained by the CIA, but the jihadi manuals were also printed in Nebraska.
I have repeatedly pointed this out in previous posts, but after September 11th, then President Pervez Musharraf was given an ultimatum from George W. Bush: "You're either with us or against us." Pakistani British author Tariq Ali has also emphasized on this next point: former US deputy secretary of state Richard Armitage threatened to "blow Pakistan back to the stone age." Pakistan's cooperation with the US, as well as fighting in the North Western Frontier Province (NWFP) has resulted in violent antagonism towards Pakistan from tribal groups, militants and extremists.
In other words, the war in Afghanistan is spilling into Pakistan. The invading Taliban groups view the Pakistani government as complicit with US war crimes, not just in Afghanistan, but in Iraq and Palestine as well. This has resulted in devastating attacks on Pakistan, which has caused so much suffering on the Pakistani people themselves – Sufi shrines being destroyed in Peshawar, the bombing of girl's schools, sporadic bombings in Peshawar, Lahore and other parts of the country, etc.
President Obama, who frequently criticized the US for supporting Musharraf during the presidential campaign, is not only financially backing President Asif Zardari – a man who is reviled by the majority of Pakistanis – but also escalating troops in Afghanistan and carrying out deadly drone operations in Pakistani tribal areas. In fact, it was reported by Pakistan's Dawn Media Group that over 700 civilians were killed by drone attacks since Obama took office in 2009. According to PressTV, an estimated 300 people (and counting) have been killed in 42 drone attacks in 2010. Not to state the obvious, but that is a lot of people! Zardari and Hamid Karzai of neighboring Afghanistan both welcome Obama's policies in advancing the Afghan war and continuing the drone attacks, respectively.
Yet it seems that President Obama receives little to no criticism from Muslim-Americans, specifically those who are in Washington or work in civil rights organizations. I often hear peculiar arguments that seek to justify his policies. There are those who even question the number of casualties from the drone attacks (to which author and activist Jeremy Scahill has refuted). Others have argued that leaflets were sent to those areas, so all of the Pakistani civilians should just leave. Funny, because I never heard such excuses when Israel bombed Lebanon in 2006 or Gaza in December-January of 2008-2009.
The reality is that human rights violations still occur under Obama's administration – in Iraq, in Palestine, in Afghanistan, and in Pakistan. In February, US soldiers raided an Afghan home and killed three innocent women – two of whom were pregnant – and then tried to hide the evidence by digging the bullets out of the dead bodies. Earlier this month, 20 people were killed in another drone attack in Pakistan. With such injustice, how does one expect there to be no violent backlash or retaliation at all? Do people easily forget the murders of their Loved ones?
It would be inaccurate to say extremism and corruption does not exist among certain Pakistani religious leaders and politicians, but excluding US attacks and military operations in the region would be just as misguided. As Tariq Ali has stated in several of his talks, the US presence in Afghanistan is not the solution, it is part of the problem and it is having a disastrous impact on Pakistan. Drone assaults on tribal areas only generates a culture of revenge, intensifies the violence, and endangers the lives of Pakistanis, as well as Americans (see: Time Square).
Extremism does not manifest out of thin air. Ignoring the US as a key factor is a misrepresentation of facts and simplifies the radicalization of extremists and militant groups (similar to how Bush advocates used to say, "They hate us because we're free").
Not all of the 172 million Pakistani citizens support the ban on Facebook and YouTube. I would argue that the vast majority of Pakistanis object to it – and I base this on the nation-wide demonstrations that helped reinstate the chief justice Iftikhar Chaudhary, as well as the gathering of over one hundred thousand people who observed the 250th anniversary of the divinely inspired 17th century Sufi poet, Bulleh Shah. Though I doubt Mr. Iftikhar was implying that 172 million Pakistanis weren't doing anything about educating women and improving their ruling systems, I think it was unfair that he didn't mention their efforts.
As for Pakistan not living up to its name, "Land of the Pure," I cannot really disagree with Arsalan Iftikhar. However, I must ask: which country is, if any? Which country in the world is the shining example of justice and liberty for all? Sure, there is enough to criticize about the "Land of the Pure," but let's not dismiss the facts, the US-Pakistan relationships, the dynamics of power, and the deadly repercussions of military intervention and exploitation.
And surely, that turns our attention to the problems we have here in the "Land of the Free."


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An empty panga boat was discovered this morning on the beach at the entrance to Ballona Creek near Marina del Rey, sheriff's deputies said.
Deputies spotted the panga, a small Mexican fishing boat with an outboard motor, about 7:30 a.m. in the surf at the north end of Dockweiler Beach, deputies said. Deputies found gasoline canisters, but no drugs or people.
Smugglers have utilized pangas to bring marijuana and people into Southern California from Mexico in the last couple of years as land borders become tighter.
Most recently, U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection authorities followed a panga loaded with marijuana to Palos Verdes Estates, where three men were arrested Oct. 30.
In 2012, federal officials have investigated 210 events of human or drug smuggling aboard pangas from San Diego to San Luis Obispo. A variety of police agencies have made 448 arrests and seized more than 102,000 pounds of marijuana.
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The issue of distracted driving – primarily as it relates to talking and texting on mobile devices whilst behind the wheel – isn't going away anytime soon, especially in the truck freight world, as of Jan. 1 this year operators of buses and commercial vehicles are expressly forbidden to engage in either action.
And it's a rule with some steep penalties to consider. For example, under the new ban, individual drivers face civil penalties up to $2,750, while employers can be held liable and fined up to $11,000 per infraction committed if drivers carrying out company business or otherwise acting on the employer's behalf if they are caught using a hand-held mobile device while behind the wheel.
[You can read the complete text of the new rule by clicking here.]
Yet the question remains: how does a fleet ensure that its drivers are obeying such rules? That is precisely a gap many believe technology is ideally suited to fill.
Take a package developed by Cellcontrol for example. Chuck Cox, Cellcontrol's Sr. VP and COO, noted that his company's cell phone blocking software works by tapping into a vehicle's onboard computer in order to determine when it is in motion.
Once the vehicle is determined to be moving, it blocks the use of a driver's cell phone or laptop based on the companies distracted driving policy – preventing phone calls, texting, e-mail, Web, push-to-talk and other such "distracting" features.
However, he stresses that calling 911 is a function always allowed to the driver, while all incoming texts, emails and calls are stored for review since they cannot be accessed while the vehicle is moving.
"There's always three phases to dealing with issues like the cell phone ban," Cox says. "First there must be an awareness of the issue, followed by a fleet taking ownership of the issue. Finally, there's the resolution phase, where solutions for the issues are deployed."
To attack this problem from a similar angle, cell phone provider Sprintand Aegis Mobilityhare teaming up offer the FleetSafer – software for mobile that also auto-activates once the vehicle is in motion, preventing texting, e-mailing and browsing, yet still enabling hands-free phone conversations.
"Distracted drivingis a critical issue," explains John Dupree, senior VP-business sales for Sprint. "Technology can play a huge role in helping businesses reinforce policies, minimize risk and make it easy for their employees to focus on driving."
Yet Robert Armstrong, senior manager for North American enterprise vertical marketing at Motorola Solutions Inc., would have fleets keep in mind something very important as they start coming to grips with this new cell phone ban: that compliance with the rule needs to be viewed from a broad safety perspective.
"There are a few different approaches to ensuring not only compliance with the regulation itself, but also successful adoption of best-practices for driver safety – and a technology-only solution isn't the only answer, nor is it the best answer," he stresses.
"With any successful change management, there are always three pieces to the equation which need to be considered holistically: people, process, and technology," Armstrong emphasizes. With that in mind, he offers some of the following groups of questions fleets should ask regarding each of those three areas:
The ultimate answers to those questions will vary by fleet, Armstrong says, but universally the easiest path to ensuring that non-compliant technology use does not occur is to always take a "holistic" look at the issue across people, process, and technology.
"When that happens, it's actually not that hard to achieve the desired compliance," he says.
Good stuff to keep in mind, as trucking will be dealing with distracted driving regulations for some time to come.


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It's Friday afternoon, and you've got big plans for your Saturday: you're going to wake up early, go for a run in the park, and still make it to the Greenmarket just as it opens, so you can be there in the beautiful dawn light and have your pick of the best of the best before the crowds get there. Sounds romantic, doesn't it? And then...Friday night happens. You go to bed late and either don't set your alarm or sleep right through it. Sound familiar?
That's where I come in. For this special edition of Market Scene, I actually did wake up before sunrise. I got to Grand Army Plaza right after the vendors, and snapped some shots of them setting up and welcoming their first customers. Serious Eats: waking up early, so you don't have to.
Take a peek at the slideshow above, and if you find the scene inspiring (it really is wonderful to be there when things are nice and quiet, before the multitudes of Park Slope dogs and babies arrive), then check out the market nice and early tomorrow morning!
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The following are some graphics I've done for hot stamping discs.
This is my first one, The Sylmar Summertime Open. Also the first tournament I ever played in. Had a blast.
The park was the starting point of a mountain fire that scorched 1,000s of acres a few years back so they wanted something "hot."
This was commissioned for a group of El Dorado players in Long Beach, CA.
I did a blk and white version for stamping and this color one for printing on other stuff.
And this one I'm having stamped myself, hoping to start an artist series of discs.
The order has been placed with Innova and I should have them in a couple of weeks.
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Putting Value Into the 'Employee Value Proposition'
Workforce: What exactly is an employee value proposition?
Laura Sejen: For us, it's the give and the get between the company and the worker. It's the broadest possible definition of that relationship—or the deal— between the employer and the employee, encompassing every aspect of the employee experience. It's not just about rewards programs but it extends to things like the mission, purpose and values of the company and the way they define jobs and the culture of the organization.
Workforce: When did the employment deal concept begin to gain traction?
Sejen: People like me have been talking about the deal for years. But it started to resonate in a substantive way with companies only in the past four or five years. Organizations like Towers Watson have been able to do research showing what the characteristics of an effective employee value proposition are and have shown that for companies who have more characteristics in place, there is a correlation or a greater likelihood of their workforce being highly engaged. There's also a correlation to better financial results. As a result, we've been able to make an effective business case.
Another reason it has been resonating more is that in developed economies that took a big hit in the financial crisis and recession, there was a lot of pressure on the traditional financial forms of reward, and I think it caused employers and employees to think more broadly about, 'What's it mean for someone to work here?' and 'What are the compelling reasons for someone to work for an organization beyond pay and benefits?' That naturally brings you to some of the talent management aspects, like career development opportunities.
Workforce: What are the top features in a high-quality employee value proposition?
Sejen: First, that it's formal. When we ask the question, 'Does your organization have a formal employee value proposition?' the majority of employees say 'Yes' and a minority of employers say 'Yes.' So companies, you have an employee value proposition whether you think you have one or not. You might as well do the work of thinking through what you want to be as an employer and debate it internally. No. 2 is make sure you effectively communicate it to the workforce. No. 3, make sure it aligns with what your organization stands for in the marketplace.
Workforce: What more can you say about your research linking effective employee value propositions to better financial performance?
Sejen: In our most recent talent management and rewards study, we looked at 10 characteristics of an effective employee value proposition. What we were able to find is that the companies that do more of those 10 things … are in fact more likely to achieve better financial outcomes. They're less likely to say they're having trouble attracting critical-skill employees and less likely to say they're having challenges retaining critical-skill employees. So we are finding significant evidence and correlations.
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I've got an idea that could break the gridlock in Congress. Not immediately, but by the time the next elections roll around. We're stuck with the current crew of ideology-driven drones and party-first clowns for now.
It's never too soon to work on changing things however. The idea? Simple. Term limits. We've already settled that issue in regard to the presidency, with the ratification of the 22nd amendment in February of 1951.
Several attempts have been made to limit the number of terms senators and representatives can hold office. Most attempts seek to limit the time in office to 12 years, which would limit senators to two terms and House members to six terms.
As part of the Contract with America in 1994, House Republicans attempted to established 12-year terms limits for Congress. However, they failed to achieve the two-thirds majority required to pass such an amendment.
Whatever the role of the contract, Republicans were elected to a majority of both houses of Congress for the first time since 1953, and several parts of the Contract were enacted. Some elements did not pass in Congress, while others were vetoed by, or substantially altered in negotiations with President Bill Clinton, who would later sarcastically refer to it as the "Contract on America."
I've always contended that having life-long members in Congress is detrimental to our system of government. Currently (as of Nov. 22, 2012) 66 of the 100 members range from their early 60s to their late 80s. Four senators are in their 80s, 24 are in their 70s, and 38 are in their 60s.
Let's face it, that's a little "long in the teeth" to be actively introducing and voting on legislation. There's no way they are as alert as a 50-year old member. I don't care what anyone says. Talk about being rigid. Many of those old coots are mentally living in the 50s and don't truly represent what Americans feel today.
In February of this year the senate soundly rejected the idea of term limits with a 24-75 vote. Sen. Jim DeMint's (R-S.C.) amendment would have expressed the non-binding sense of the Senate that the Constitution to place limits on how long members of Congress can serve.
I'm not surprised. The members of Congress have a good deal and don't want anything to change. The perks they get are seldom found outside of government. So it seems we're stuck. Or, maybe not.
People have been going on about this term limit thing for decades with no progress. But the times, they are changing. We have the Internet and social media like FaceBook and Twitter that can galvanize movements and generate change.
Up to now the American people have had their hands tied as the members of Congress protected themselves and made sure no one rocked the boat. The subject would come up, and they'd act like they were really considering it, but lo and behold, nothing was ever passed.
We've all heard about the Arab Spring, Occupy, and other social movements by people demanding change from their governments. Social media has been a key in those changes. There's no reason a groundswell movement involving millions of Americans couldn't put these insulated lawmakers on notice.
We know they're never going to fix the problem. They don't see it as a problem. Dying on the job is what they all hope to do.
I would be remiss in not noting that these geezers keep getting re-elected.
That's the part I don't get. How do people expect change to happen when the status quo in Congress is maintained? Don't expect the mainstream media to take up this issue, as most of it is owned by one of the two ruling political parties.
Twelve years in office should be more than enough. I don't have anything against a person's age, but at some point in our lives we all need to retire and let young blood and fresh ideas take over.
As It Stands, when you have a group of old timers hobbling down the halls of Congress it's time to call it a rest home for politicians!
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