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The defence, aerospace and security company, which employs around 93,500 across the world, said its underlying profit fell 6% to £1.89bn in 2012.
US defence cuts - as well as reduced military activity in Iraq and Afghanistan - hit BAE's US business, which accounts for 40% of the group's sales.
It said military spending is expected to remain lower "in response to reducing overseas operations and measures to address federal deficits."
Europe's largest defence contractor also warned of tougher trading conditions in Britain.
"Growth opportunities in some segments of the US and UK markets are identified, but the overall outlook in both countries is expected to continue to be constrained," it said.
In 2010, the UK Government said it would slash defence spending by 8% by 2014, and the US already has plans in place to cut $487bn (£321bn) from its defence budget over the next decade.
These reductions hit total sales in 2012, which fell 7% to £17.83bn.
Unresolved discussions with Saudi Arabia over the pricing of its key Salam contract - supplying Typhoon aircraft - also hit sales, the company said.
BAE stressed that outside of US and UK markets it was performing well, with orders from other countries up to £11.2bn from £4.8bn the year before.
On Tuesday, the company warned that almost 3,600 jobs were at risk in its US shipyards.
BAE told affected employees that their jobs could be lost if the US Navy carried out its "intent to cancel" a number of ship maintenance contracts as a result of unresolved negotiations between Congress and the White House.
"BAE Systems is working closely with our Navy customers and members of Congress to mitigate the impact of or avoid the proposed cancellations," it said on Tuesday.
"We are hopeful that Washington can soon reach an agreement and prevent these job losses."
The results come after a year in which the company's proposed merger with European plane manufacturer EADS, which would have created the biggest aerospace and defence group in the world, collapsed.
Strong opposition from Germany, among other countries, brought down the deal.
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THE CAUCUS; PRESIDENT OBAMA: A New Literary Venture
By JULIE BOSMAN
Published: September 15, 2010
President Obama, already an internationally best-selling author, is about to add a children's book to his collection.
''Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters,'' a picture book, will be published by Random House Children's Books on Nov. 16, two weeks after the midterm elections.
The book, illustrated by Loren Long, is a tribute ''to 13 groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation,'' the publisher said, including Georgia O'Keeffe, Jackie Robinson and George Washington. The cover features an illustration of Mr. Obama's daughters, Malia and Sasha, as they stroll across a grassy lawn with the family dog, Bo, leading the way.Mr. Obama wrote the book before he took office in January 2009.
''It is an honor to publish this extraordinary book, which is an inspiring marriage of words and images, history and story,'' Chip Gibson, the president and publisher of Random House Children's Books, said in a statement, adding that the book ''celebrates the characteristics that unite all Americans - the potential to pursue our dreams and forge our own paths.''
The publisher said 500,000 copies will be printed, and that proceeds from sales will go to a scholarship fund for children of soldiers who are killed or injured. A digital edition of the book will be released simultaneously with the print edition.
This is a more complete version of the story than the one that appeared in print.

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It's important for these celebrities to have a bit of down time, get back to their roots so to speak, and for Harry Styles that meant heading to a football game.
The One Direction heartthrob was spotted looking all dapper at the Arsenal v Liverpool FA Cup game on Sunday at the Emirates Stadium where he was hanging out with Ben Winston, good pal and director of One Direction's film.
He might be a Manchester United fan, but clearly Hazza swings all kinds of ways when it comes to his favourite sport.
The 20-year-old wore his signature bandana with a hot looking suit as he sat in the stands and cheered his team on.
Clearly in deep concentration throughout the match, Harry failed to crack a grin, but we forgive him - his attendance alone is sure to have made fans' days.
According to reports, Harry recently jetted off to the Caribbean with his friends James Corden and Gary Barlow.
The three men took the holiday to get some rest before a busy month, the Sun reports.


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Event Date: Tuesday, December 5
Event Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Shelby Auditorium
Seminars set up by University Programs faculty cover a variety of topics throughout the year. Students on and off campus are invited to attend to learn more about what is happening in the marine science community. Topics include oysters, restoration, hypoxia, and more. The majority of seminars are streamed live and archived to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab YouTube channel.
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ORLANDO, Fla. − Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei quarterback Matt Barkley entered the 2009 Under Armour All-America Game with a lot of expectations.
The five-star quarterback matched and exceeded those expectations with his performance and earned Most Valuable Player honors.
"It means a lot," Barkley said of being named MVP. "I didn't have in mind to be MVP. I just came out here to compete and do my best. If this comes with it, then that is all good."
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Barkley, who was 11-of-22 passing for 237 yards and two touchdowns, quickly shared the honor with his teammates by praising the White team offensive line that helped him lead the team to a 27-16 victory.
"I had time," Barkley said. "I thought I had a great line. I had time to get the ball out. I was just having fun out there."
His wide receivers also helped him out by doing their job after the catch. On the White team's first offensive play, Barkley hooked up with Marlon Brown on a short slant. The Memphis (Tenn.) Harding Academy product did the rest, taking the pass 71 yards for a touchdown.
"It got us pumped up," Barkley said. "t was just a slant. I think that helped carry us through the rest of the game."
Barkley would strike again in the first half, when he hooked up with Mayo (Fla.) Lafayette athlete Jamal Reid in the second quarter for a 35-yard touchdown pass.
"You know if you throw it up there you are giving them a chance," Barkley said. "They made some great plays tonight."
Most of all, though, the USC commitment said that the time he spent in Orlando, Fla., practicing with his teammates and competing against the other team was all about creating friendships that will last a lifetime. If it was up to him, his time in Orlando wouldn't end.
"It was all about fun. I was having fun tonight," Barkley said. "It has been a great week to hang out with all these guys and to get to know some of these athletes and to establish relationships with them that will grow in the future."
Now Barkley will depart Disney World and travel to Disney Land as he takes his game to USC. He expects to arrive on campus in a week. At this time, he isn't sure if he will be competing against Mark Sanchez or following the USC starting quarterback's NFL draft status.
"We knew all along that whatever he does is going to put me in a situation where I will be able to compete, whether it is for a starting position or backup," Barkley said. "I am looking forward to it either way."
Before Barkley arrives on campus, though, he will be able to look back on his outstanding performance in the final game of his high school career.


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"I don't like saying the word 'jazz.' I play music."
Dave Good 8:30 a.m., Nov. 22
Montille complains that America is trying to impose its tastes upon France. What he doesn't mention is that before America dictated taste to the French, particularly in Bordeaux, it was the English who did it. For that information, Nossiter goes to Michael Broadbent of Christie's Auction House in London. "It used to be a British market," Broadbent says. "We were wealthy in the 18th Century, and in the 19th Century we were extremely wealthy." It's not the American winemakers imposing their tastes -- it's the American consumers. Consumers are reading Parker and trusting his scores. Consumers are demanding those oaky, flattering, early-drinking wines. (Oak is sweet and yummy, and how many people have wine cellars? We're not all English lords.) Consumers drive the market.
There, I think, is Mondovino's biggest flaw -- it doesn't talk to consumers. It hardly even talks about them. We do get a comment from Michael Broadbent on the use of consulting winemakers and the International Style: "To what extent does individuality fly out the window? I think I'd rather have an individual wine which is maybe not up to scratch rather than a wine which is made in a globally acceptable style and rather innocuous." Yes, well, Mr. Broadbent, that's just fine. I see your point. But you're a Master of Wine, an industry legend. You're hardly a typical consumer, and you know it.
In the film, Broadbent says that Rolland is making Pomerol-style wines all over the world -- that's the "globally acceptable style." Then, honest soul that he is, he grants the key point, however lamentable he may find it: "And they're selling."


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Butcher praises community following £3,500 meat theft
A butcher in Riverhead, Kent, has applauded the "brilliant" community for the support they have shown after £3,500-worth of meat was taken just before Christmas.
Graham Batchelor, owner of Batchelors butchers, fell victim to theft on the evening of 23 December 2015. CCTV footage from a neighbouring shop reportedly saw the crime in action. "They cut a hole in our roof and then climbed in and cut all the locks off the fridges," Batchelor told Meat Trades Journal. "So it was possibly planned quite a bit."
Among the goods stolen included 324 kilograms of gammon, 46kg of smoked gammon, and 10 boxes of smoked back bacon, among other items.
When he released what had happened in the early hours of 23 December, Batchelor left a phone message to one of his suppliers, who acted with haste. "He went straight to Smithfield at 3am, picked up some extra supplies and got back to us by 6.30am just to stock us up."
Despite the disruption and disappointment that this caused the business, Batchelor was still able to provide all Christmas orders to customers thanks to the help of the local community. "Everybody was really pleased that we didn't let anybody down," said Batchelor.
"The community have been brilliant. Since then, trade has been really, really good. People have been coming in to try to support us and they feel sorry for us because they think it's outrageous that people think they can just come and take whatever they want."
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MIAMI, Fla. - The Detroit Tigers have wrapped up their third consecutive American League Central crown but have one other goal in sight as they open a three-game series against the host Miami Marlins on Friday.
Detroit is one game behind the Oakland Athletics entering the weekend in the battle to earn home-field advantage in the AL Divisional Series round. Miami is playing out the string after reaching 100 losses for the second time in franchise history.
The teams are playing for the first time since 2004 and it rates as a big deal to Miami manager Mike Redmond, who reached the majors in 1998 when current Detroit manager Jim Leyland managed the Marlins.
"I was a guy who wasn't expected to get to the big leagues," Redmond said. "He showed a lot of faith in me and played me, when people said, 'You don't have to play this guy. You can just sit him on the bench.'"
Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta returns for the opener after serving a 50-game suspension related to use of performance-enhancing drugs.
TV: 7:10 p.m. ET, FSN (Detroit), FSN Florida (Miami)
PITCHING MATCHUP: Tigers RH Rick Porcello (13-8, 4.38 ERA) vs. Marlins RH Tom Koehler (4-10, 4.45)
Porcello has won four of his last five decisions and a victory will match his career high, which he set twice. He is 9-2 with a 3.57 ERA over the past three months after entering July with a 5.21 ERA. Porcello has 19 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings over his last two starts.
Koehler defeated the Washington Nationals in his last outing to snap a four-game losing skid. He allowed two runs and three hits in six innings as a strong follow-up to a no-decision against the New York Mets in which he gave up three hits in eight shutout innings. Koehler is 1-5 with a 4.77 ERA in 11 home appearances (nine starts).
1. Leyland won his 700th game as manager of the Tigers on Wednesday. He resides third in franchise history behind Sparky Anderson (1,331) and Hughie Jennings (1,131).
2. Miami OF Juan Pierre is 7-for-18 with three doubles and a homer against Porcello.
3. Tigers MVP candidate Miguel Cabrera (groin) figures to get rest in the series with the playoffs looming.
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I designed this quilt to be done by machine applique. I did a small zig-zag stitch around the folded edges to applique each piece to the quilt. I appliqued the heart petals to each block then stitched the blocks together in vertical rows adding the leaves and flower centers as I went. Peggy
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Album Rating: 3.0It's always nice to see something new. keep up the good work!
Lots of credit Kirk Hammet does deserve
but beware; Kirk Hammet leads to anger, anger leads to hate; the dark side are they. win you may, but suffer your father's fate you will. hmmm hmmm hmmm!!!
Album Rating: 3.0Once upon an eerie night
someone mocked a review on this site.
He tryed to poet some on his own
but just ended up getting pwn'd.
I liked this album, though lacking in bass it creates a unique old-school feel unlike anything else. I used to think i could hear the bass easily, though many have pointed out that may well be a fuzzy Bass EQ on the guitar and believe them now. Good stab at a review, though i think the lack of bass had more to do with shoddy production then Jason's confidence level.
Album Rating: 4.0I must think of a clever way to review now...
Digging: RAM - Rod
I'm going to write a review where all the words are spelled backwards.
Oh hellz ya dawg I just thought of a great concept for my Christina Aguilera review. ^ And that would actually be interesting, you should try it.
Album Rating: 3.0I actually thought of a cool concept of a revew... I'm thinking of actually writing a straight forward review, that would be great and origional. :D
Album Rating: 3.5This was a very fun read and I shall vote. NEGATIVE, just kidding man, I loved the creativity. Keep up the good work.
Album Rating: 4.5Thanks for the feedback guys. Iluvatar, your concept is good but people would probably get sick of trying to read a backwards review, and end up negging you.
Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound OffGreat review, I was bouncing in my chair whilst reading it.
Supoib review. Gets my vote.
Metallica suck, though. Don't get my vote.
Album Rating: 3.0I should write a backwards review...a short one at that.
Album Rating: 4.0I stopped reading when the rhyming started...
Album Rating: 4.0AA gut it! Ay weell rite mee naxt reeviu lake dis.
Very original metallicaman. You're really full of suprises. Vote:thumb:
Album Rating: 3.0How can the vocals leave you in awe though? James doesn't really sing that well, pre-Black Album.
Album Rating: 4.5Well lyrically this is awesome; and a lot of people like the Black Album because the production was as clean as a laxative treated turd tunnel. But this is where its at; Kirk is on fire, Hetfield's rhythm is brilliant and Lars is on fine form (double bass is brilliant in Dyers Eve). Even though everyone quibble about the bass, there isn't a lot of bass in modern metal and lots of people rave about that being revolutionary in terms of good metal music...fantastic review. I just wish mine had this much attention :p
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Album Rating: 4.5"Very original metallicaman. You're really full of suprises. Vote"
I am indeed very full of surprises *pulls a realy long ribbon out of shirt sleeve*
Album Rating: 4.5I loved your review metallicaman. It was awesome.
But i have to disagree with what you said about Rob Trujillo,
I think hes an amazing bassist, he just hasnt had the chance to prove himself with metallica yet. Same thing with Jason on this album.
Album Rating: 3.0The man can't sing. At least based on what I heard in live performances on youtube.
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Chavez legacy disputed in Venezuela
Hugo Chavez always said his socialist project would last decades, but a year after the Venezuelan president's death even some of his most fervent supporters are having their doubts.
The desperation of Venezuelans is growing along with the length of the queues outside state-run markets that reflect the economy's downward spiral and helped trigger a wave of protests in mid-February which have claimed more than a dozen lives.
"When the head of household is absent, as we say around here, things start to get out of control," said Pablo Nieves, a community leader in the poor 23 de Enero district of Caracas.
"If he were still with us, it would have never gotten to this."
President Nicolas Maduro, the hand-picked successor of Mr Chavez, organised 10 days of commemorative activities to mark today's anniversary of the larger-than-life leader's death from cancer aged 58.
A civilian-military parade is to be followed by speeches by allied presidents expected to include Evo Morales of Bolivia and Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua as well as the debut on state TV of director Oliver Stone's documentary My Friend Hugo.
But while comrades may laud the man who transformed Venezuela during a 14-year reign by championing its poor, many do not agree with Mr Nieves that Mr Chavez could mend its compounding woes.
And many blame mismanagement by Mr Chavez himself.
The opposition did not call any protests for today in the capital, though Foro Penal, which provides lawyers for detainees, did announce a march in the central industrial city of Valencia.
In a stalemate, the opposition is struggling to broaden its support base against the socialist government that has been aided in repressing demonstrations by menacing "collectives" of motorcycle-riding thugs.
The protesters blame the "collectives" for some of the 18 deaths the government says the unrest has reaped.
More than 1,000 protesters have been detained and 72 people face charges, including eight members of the SEBIN political police.
Mr Maduro's government, meanwhile, has shown itself unable to halt 56% annual inflation and crippling currency controls that have fuelled a growing scarcity of consumer basics - from milk to flour to cooking oil.
The central bank's scarcity index was its highest-ever in January at 28%.
This nation with the world's largest proven oil reserves is becoming, to some, as destitute as Cuba, the socialist ally whose economy it helps prop up with oil shipments.
Former import-export and oil executives are driving cabs while workers from other collapsed industries struggle to find new lines of work.
Tens of thousands have emigrated, and not just in search of economic opportunities. They flee one of the world's worst violent crime rates and a health care system nearing collapse.
Students have engaged National Guardsmen in the nearly nightly cat-and-mouse street battles since the unrest exploded on February 12.
They have turned the wealthy Caracas district of Altamira into ground zero, honeycombing its centre with debris barricades. But most protesters have been peaceful.
Mr Maduro has tried to engage the opposition in a "peace dialogue" but it refuses, demanding he first release all political detainees, including senior opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, disarm the gangs that menace protesters and kick out the Cubans it claims pull the strings in the government and military.
The government, in turn, accuses the United States of fomenting the unrest and it expelled three US diplomats last month.
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that his government is being blamed for things it never did.


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The upcoming iOS and Android game from former Infinity Ward creative strategist Robert Bowling is coming soon, and developer Mighty Rabbit Studios has passed along a new collection of screens.
It's a military tactical strategy game that Bowling and friends are hoping will be able to compete with triple AAA console releases in the same genre. There is still no solid release date for the game, but you can expect to download Breach & Clear some time this Spring.
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This is the first year for this summer outdoor series of 3 free concerts at the Bozeman Public Library. You definitely don't want to miss the second installment on Sunday, July 31st, as the BPLF brings the ever so popular Pinky and the Floyd local tribute band to the Library Plaza.
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Full 2011 MSU Bobcat Football Schedule
I'm very excited about the upcoming new football season. I don't know if you saw today's Chronicle, but MSU was picked to finish second in the Big Sky Conference….ahead of the Griz! (whazzup?). Check out this year's schedule here. Oh and don't forget, VIPs, we'll again have your chance to enjoy each home game in true VIP style. A VIP tailgate party for you and three friends with free food and drink will again be up for grabs before each home game.
Have Fun This 4th Of July, But Be Careful And Remember What It's All About
I recently posted about my simple requests for a happy July 4th but forgot to mention the importantance of reflecting this time of year. This dawned on me last night while watching Saving Private Ryan. Every year sometime between Memorial Day and July 4th I like to watch a good American war flick. I know a movie could never truly give a guy like me, who has never officially served our country, an insight into what that's like but it helps me remember why I have the rights and freedoms I do.


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The Morris 42 is the smallest yacht which, without trickery and without unwieldy displacement, really provides a comfortable three-cabin layout with two heads, a complete galley, a commodious nav station, and full-sized appointments everywhere you turn. On deck, like most Morris models, the 42 looks a lot like a classic yacht. There are real bulwarks to secure your footing, and sturdy hand holds on the cabin top. The cabin sides exhibit good-sized opening ports throughout, but no huge windows. The 42 cockpit is laid out for cruising, with very comfortable seating and a roomy cockpit locker. Visibility forward is exceptional. You can gain a good view past the bow without the need for a humpy helm seat. (In a seaway these things always make you feel as if you could "fall right off the boat.") And the broad expanse of smooth cabin top provides sure footing for doing a harbor furl of the mainsail.
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Designer: C. W. Paine
Keel: Fin
Hull Shape: Monohull
LOA: 42 ft 0 in
Beam: 12 ft 7 in
LWL: 32 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 6 ft 6 in
Displacement: 19400 lbs
Ballast: 7110 lbs
Dry Weight: 19400 lbs
Engine Options
Engine Option 1: 1x Yanmar 4JH Yanmar 4JH 50 HP
Fresh Water Tanks: (130 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (50 Gallons)
Number of single berths: 6
Equipment List
Morris 42 Standard Equipment Hull - Deck - Built to highest specs using Reichold Hydrex Vinylester resin andquadaxial E-glass laminate. Gelcoat is the highest marine grade of ISO NPG. Decks are balsa cored. All areas for thru deck fastenings are solid laminate. Layout - U-shaped dinette, forward cabin, head with separate shower stall,nav station, quarter berth and wet hanging locker. Colors - Bright white hull and deck, light tan nonskid, blue boottop and red bottom paint. Finish - White Formica bulkheads, varnished mahogany trim, varnished exterior teak, 3-4" teak and holly plywood cabin sole with urethane finish, insulated lockers and hull sheathing. Engine - Yanmar 4JH 50hp diesel, fresh water cooling, full instrument panel, electric fuel gauge, Aqua drive system, Racor secondary fuel - water separator, sea water strainer, 50 gallon port aluminum fuel tank, Edson dual lever controls and two-blade feathering Max-Prop Spars - White awlgrip aluminum double spreader with stainless steel hardware. Rigging - Two Lewmar 50ST chrome 2SP primary winches, two Lewmar 24 chrome 2SP halyard winches, one Lewmar 40ST chrome main sheet winch, one Lewmar 16ST chrome reefing winch, two Lewmar chrome winch handles, rod rigging, double braid sheets, New England Rope low stretch braid internal halyards, internal outhaul and topping lift, lazy jacks, Schaefer furling system. Electrical - Two 8D 225 amp 12V deep cycle marine gel batteries, 24 circuit breaker panel with voltmeter - ammeter - master switch and main breaker, tin-coated copper wire, copper grounding system for standing rigging and engine, 13 12V cabin lights, one chart light, companionway courtesy light, rail-mounted bow - stern nav lights and mast bow - deck lights. Auto bilge pump with remote switch, 110V system with 30 amp service with four outlets - 40 amp charger, tricolor - anchor masthead light. Sails - North full batten mainsail with foot shelf, two deep reefs, insignia,sail numbers, Nylatron slides, mainsail cover and North 110% bi-radial genoa with foam luff, UV leach cover. Mechanical - Edson wheel steering, electric windlass, three-burner propane stove - oven - broiler with propane monitor, top-load ice chest, hot - cold pressure water, stainless steel sinks in galley and head with pressure pumps, Raritan PHII marine approved head with aluminum holding tank and macerator, 120 gallon fresh water storage in two stainless steel tanks, 10 gallon hot water heater, manual bilge pump, Sea Frost engine-driven refrigeration and Marelon thru hulls and seacocks. Equipment - Ritchie pedestal compass, stainless steel deck hardware, 11 stainless steel opening portlights with screens and stainless steel trim rings, two Bomar double opening cabintop hatches, teak caprail, teak companionway hatch, teak exterior handrails, two teak dorades with stainless steel cowl vents and draft controls, dodger with stainless steel grabrail, fiberglass seahood, stainless steel stanchions, double lifelines with gates port and starboard, V-berth filler and 5" interior cushion foam.
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I live in California( moved here 3 years ago)
I am currently not working, if I file for divorce will i get:
1. spousal support
2. covered under WS insurance?
Need to get ducks in a row prior to making any life altering decisions.
"'Cause there's a side to you that I never knew, never knew.
All the things you'd say, they were never true, never true "
Set Fire to the Rain
Or check to see if there is a legal aide hotline for your county. They can give out legal advice for free over the phone.
Typically, your WS would be required to maintain your insurance while you are going through the process, but not after you are divorced.
My state requires the working spouse continue to support a non working spouse until the divorce is final. But I am not in Cali.
[This message edited by littlefoggy at 6:09 PM, January 10th (Friday)]
Something I learned from my lawyer: My STBX is 62 and should he decide to retire in 3 years, my support will decline drastically. Wasn't very happy with that piece of news.
It's hard to see the road ahead if you're always looking in the rear view mirror.


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by Marc Bastow | October 11, 2013 11:35 am
We're a year and change into Meg Whitman's reign atop Hewlett-Packard (HPQ[1]) — near (or even at) the point where investors must decide if they're buying what Whitman is selling. For HPQ stock, that's improving revenues, a return to profitability and increasing dividends and buybacks in 2014.
After starting her tenure with one foot in the grave[2], achieving just one of those goals might have seemed impossible … but lately, Whitman has slowly but steadily turned HPQ around, and with it, Hewlett-Packard stock.
HPQ stock has rebounded almost 90% from its November lows under $12 per share. That's thanks to a 60% year-to-date run for Hewlett-Packard stock — and that even includes a pullback in the past couple months. Plus, Whitman has even managed to raise HPQ's dividend twice during her tenure, by about 20% total to 15 cents per share quarterly.
If you're in Hewlett-Packard stock, the waters are about as calm as you've seen in years … but the future still looks choppy.
That's because while H-P still is transitioning toward a more services and enterprise computing model, HPQ continues to be beaten about the head and shoulders over its continued role as a PC hardware supplier in an increasingly mobile-centric world.
Gartner data shows worldwide PC shipments in the third quarter declined nearly 9%[3], continuing a six-quarter trend that shows no sign of easing. If there's any good news in the report, its that HPQ's U.S. PC shipments grew 4.5% year-over-year.
But the continued shift to mobile devices offered by Apple (AAPL[4]), Google (GOOG[5]), Samsung (SSNLF[6]) and others … that's not going anywhere. It's a "thing" — it has been occurring for years, and will continue for more years still. Thus, HPQ's improvements in a shrinking market aren't anything to crow about.
So, where will these new revenues and profits come from?
HPQ is working toward improving its lot in the mobile world, introducing tablets that run across both Android and Windows platforms[7]. But while this is a necessary move to keep its consumer products relevant, make no mistake — this is a game of catch-up, and progress on this front could be too slow to matter.
More hopeful is HPQ's shift toward the enterprise model in which it can provide clients with hardware, software and services across its entire product spectrum. There is a huge server install base from which to expand. But H-P has picked a difficult fight — the space is crowded, with Cisco (CSCO[8]) and Oracle (ORCL[9]) among the big competitors.
Point being, revenue growth could continue to be elusive for some time. Indeed, at a recent analyst meeting, Whitman's investor slideshow indicated that HPQ's year-over-year revenue drop that began in fiscal 2011-12 (down 7%) will "moderate" after FY2013 and "stabilize" in FY2014, with possible improvement finally coming in FY2015.
Profitability, however, is a different story.
Whitman's relentless cost cutting and focus on the balance sheet is paying off in smaller expense lines. HPQ already has laid off around 28,000 of a planned 29,000 from the work force, and apparently the results are meeting with Hewlett-Packard's approval — Whitman acknowledged the layoffs should end by next year.
In its most recent quarter (Q3), Hewlett-Packard posted $1.4 billion in net income — 40% better quarter-over-quarter, and a huge improvement over the nearly $9 billion, writedown-powered loss it took in Q3 2012. Couple that with full-year earnings guidance of $3.55-$3.75 per share that met with analyst estimates for $3.61, and the bottom line part of the equation — while still lower than adjusted earnings for 2012 — appears to at least be on track.
HPQ's cash situation (as always) looks good. Despite taking a $12 billion loss in 2012, it still managed to pump out roughly $7 billion in free cash flow, plus it currently has another $13 billion in cash and short-term investments. Meanwhile, Hewlett-Packard expects free cash flow to hit $8 billion in fiscal 2013 — that'll have covered the $1.1 billion or so in dividend payouts many times over.
Frankly, given H-P's cash situation, shareholders should expect another dividend raise during the upcoming year.
While Whitman has been given a fairly long leash, that appears to finally be paying off in a steadier ship that includes a lot more believers than two years ago.
Generating better results on the top line will take more time, but with the business "right-sized," we should at the very least expect better stability out of HPQ stock, as well as increasing payouts.
Because its consumer product lines are still swimming upstream, and because HPQ still is making a very large transition to the enterprise side, I couldn't justify buying in right now. However, if I already had money in Hewlett-Packard, I'd let it ride.
Marc Bastow is an Assistant Editor at InvestorPlace.com. As of this writing, he was long AAPL.
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Safe Driving for Older Adults
For many aging drivers, it is important to maintain the freedom of having a driver's license.
Decisions about a person's driving abilities should never be based on age alone.
There are skills and tests that are available so that aging drivers can keep their license for as long as possible.
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Economic Numbers Improve Slowly For Illinois
After taking a dip in January, the Flash Index of the Illinois economy continued to show improvement in February. The monthly index from the University of Illinois showed a reading of 99.2 in February --- its best showing since November of 2008. The index is a weighted average of growth in Illinois income and sales taxes.
U of I economist Fred Giertz says the Flash Index will have to rise back to 100 to show economic growth. He's expecting continued to improvement, but says the economy in Illinois is hampered by a state unemployment rate that's been higher than the national rate for some time.
'It's a recovery and things are going in the right direction", says Giertz. "And it's unlikely we're going to have a double-dip (recession). But we're not really back to what more people consider a normal healthy kind of situation, of 5 or 6 percent unemployment."
New unemployment figures for Illinois show the jobless rate falling .3% during January, to 9.4%. The national unemployment rate is 8.3%. The Illinois Department of Employment Security says the state saw a net increase of 3800 jobs. The strongest gains were in Professional and Business Services, and the Leisure and Hospitality industry.


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At Gemvara, we believe that the ring you wear should be as unique as you. That's why we make all our men's rings to order, one at a time, in your choice of gems and precious metals. Make a bold statement or say something subtle. You can also add your own personal meaning to any of our men's yellow gold aquamarine celtic rings , creating a beautiful memories and brilliant reminder. We use only the highest quality materials to craft our men's yellow gold aquamarine celtic rings with meticulous attention to detail. Our precious metals are recycled or responsibly mined. We hand-select each conflict-free gem in to perfectly complement your design. Aquamarine is the treasure of mermaids. Lustrous 14-karat yellow gold, which is 58.5% pure gold, is the most popular yellow gold alloy. It has superior hardness without sacrificing that classic golden glow. The profile, textures, and details of our men's yellow gold aquamarine celtic rings add individuality and style to everything you wear. Beautiful and mysterious, the intricate knots of Celtic jewelry designs speak through the ages of the interconnectedness of all things. When our work is done and you open that box, you'll see your men's ring design is even more striking when brought to life in the finest precious materials.
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Najlaa Fathi formally steps down from the world of acting
Egyptian actress Najlaa Fathi had officially ended her acting career on the day of her daughter's engagement. Najlaa has been slowly pulling out of the acting world for the past few months wanting to dedicate her time solely to her husband and daughter. In a personal interview at her home, Najlaa stressed that she is now the mother of the bride and the emotional atmosphere she has been living with her daughter made her stop and realize that the time has come for her to resign from her profession.
According to the Arab magazine Sayidaty, Najlaa said that she had achieved all her dreams in the acting world and has made a name for her self among some of the most prominent actors, feeling it necessary to stop in order to keep the beautiful memories she had throughout her career alive. She has cancelled all agreements to take part in any new films and TV series and has sent her apologizes to producers and directors.
Najlaa's last film was "Batal Min Al Junoob" (A Hero from the South) directed by Mohammad Ab Yousif and was filmed in Lebanon. The actress has received a number of awards throughout her acting career, the last being an award from the Rotary club for best Arab actress for the year 2002.
Najlaa is currently living a peaceful and quiet life with her daughter and husband, Hamdi Kandeel. The actress commented that she has given most of her life to acting and the time has come to dedicate the rest of her life to her family and home. Najlaa also announced that she will not be taking part in the film by Samah Anwar in which she was to star in with Omar El Sherif. –Albawaba.com
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March 24, 2011 BY John Kim
The 40-Year-Old Legend. Michael Jordan was set to retire at the end of the 2002-03 NBA Season, his second overall with the Washington Wizards and fifteenth overall in his career. By season's end, MJ averaged 20 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.5 steals per game for the entire season; for anyone else, that stat-line could've been a career year, but for Michael, it was his lowest seasonal output. Michael did manage three 40-point games during the course of the season, which included a 45-point outburst against the Hornets on February 1st and a 43-point performance just days after his fortieth birthday. It didn't matter that the Wizards were a sub-.500 team, or that Michael would officially end his career on a losing note; it was about his uncontainable love for the game, a passion that served as the driving force behind six NBA Championships, 5 MVPs, 6 NBA Finals MVPs, 10 Scoring Titles, and one of the most unlikeliest yet celebrated comebacks in the history of professional sports. It marked the next page of NBA superstar history, led by rising stars Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Allen Iverson, and Vince Carter, players who have risen to stardom using Michael as a blueprint. The league was in good hands.
There were plenty of memorable moments during his final season. Michael Jordan was not voted as a starter for the Eastern Conference All-Star Team, but was instead selected as a reserve. Starting Guards Tracy McGrady and Allen Iverson offered their positions to Michael, who declined the generous offer. It wasn't until moments before the game where Vince Carter shoved Michael, literally, onto the court right before tip-off. Michael Jordan typically shines brightest in the spotlight; he finished the game with 20 points, capping off an amazing performance with a go-ahead bucket with seconds to go via his signature fadeaway jumper, followed by his signature raised fist in celebration. The second half of the season served as a farewell tour for Michael; arenas were packed to see Michael's final moments in action, hoping for a taste of 90's dominance that Michael so easily possessed with his pump fakes, fadeaway jumpers, and clutch defense. In his final game as a professional, Michael, who was on the bench with just minutes to go, was coerced into the game by the chants of the Philadelphia crowd. Michael entered for one final minute of glory, and left with 1:45 to go, returned to the bench, and was given a 3-minute standing ovation by his teammates, opponents, the crowd, and the officials.
During his final season, Michael Jordan wore the Air Jordan XVIII, the eighteenth shoe in the Air Jordan Legacy. Designed by long-time Nike designer Tate Kuerbis, the XVIII was inspired by a various collection of Michael's passions, which included Formula-1 racing, race-car driving shoes, fine italian dress shoes, and Michael's own Lamborghini Murcielago. The Air Jordan XVIII was released in February 2003 in a Black/Sport Royal colorway, and later followed by a White/Sport Royal and White/Varsity Red version later in the year. Two low-top versions in White/University Blue and Black/Metallic Silver were also introduced that year, followed by a classic Chicago Bulls Black/Varsity Red in 2008. Continue reading for a full visual recap of Michael Jordan and the Air Jordan XVIII, and stay tuned to Sneaker News for the next installment of Michael Jordan Through The Years.
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A SKIPPER who jumped from an asylum boat has been found alive after spending 12 hours in the Indian Ocean.
Passengers on an asylum boat picked up by Customs over the weekend alerted Australian authorities their captain had leapt overboard.
A rescue plane and two vessels were sent to scour the ocean for the missing skipper.
He was spotted from the air and later rescued.
Passengers told authorities the vessel's master was missing shortly after they were picked up by navy vessel HMAS Bathurst on Sunday.
A patrol aircraft spotted the man who was believed to have been in the ocean for up to 12 hours, Australian Customs and Border Protection Service chief Michael Pezzullo says.
"He's really, really lucky," he told Sky News on Monday.
Also on the weekend, an asylum seeker boat travelled to within 50km of the West Australian holiday hotspot of Broome before being spotted..
The boat, carrying 84 people, was towed into the pearling and tourist town, with passengers detained locally for security checks.
Customs officials have confirmed that HMAS Maitland spotted the vessel about 28 nautical miles north-north-east of Broome around 4.15pm (WST) on Sunday.
The sighting came two days after authorities called off the search for eight people still missing from a boat which sank near Christmas Island on Friday.
A baby died and 88 surviving asylum seekers, from Iran, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, were taken to Christmas Island.


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Rob Tate
Rob Tate was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He graduated from Yale with a degree in music. While he never pursued music as a career, it plays an important role in his film and editorial work. On ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL [www.sundance.tv] Tate served in three key roles: senior producer, director of photography and lead editor.
As an editor for the last 12 years, Tate has edited multiple feature films and television shows. Tate co-wrote, directed and edited his own independent film, NEPTUNE'S ROCKING HORSE.
Tate is currently a Producer/Shooter/Editor on PBS's award-winning magazine series, GOURMET'S DIARY OF A FOODIE, which received the "James Beard Award for Best National Television Food Series" for two years in a row, and earned him two Emmy nominations for Producing and Editing, and the New York Festivals International Broadcast TV World Medal for Best Editing in Documentary. He and Selditch have co-directed/produced the soon-to-be-released feature documentary, ELEVEN MINUTES, on fashion designer, Jay McCarroll.
1. What's your favorite political movie?
Terry Gilliam's, BRAZIL [www.imdb.com]. It's about terrorism, and the enemy is us.
2. What role do you feel art plays in politics?
A VITAL role. I'd go so far to say that it is art's job to be political – to tell us how things are and perhaps imply how things should be…
3. What do you think is the biggest issue for the next generation of Americans?
Bringing back a government that looks out for the people. Reinstating regulation that has the public interest in mind, and not just the bottom line of corporations.
4. Who was the first political candidate you were excited to vote for and why?
Clinton. He was the first one I was old enough to vote for.
5. What factors are important to you in choosing a president?
Intelligence. Issues. Eloquence.
6. What issues would you like to see politicians focus more on?
Reinstating the role of government as a protection for the public.
7. Which issues would you like to see politicians focus less on?
8. Which candidate's initiatives do you feel better address environmental concerns?
Not sure either addresses it that well. But Obama has talked about creating a new economy based on green technology. Kind of a Green New Deal.
9. This is your soapbox – shout it out! What do you need to get off your chest?
I don't want to believe that so many voters in the USA are so gullible. I try so hard to see things from all sides, but I'm continually amazed that after 8 years, people are still considering seriously putting another Republican (and in Palin – a NEOCONSERVATIVE) in the White House.
10. Do you have any recommended links, books or movies so people can learn more about the issues you care about?
Books: What's the Matter with Kansas? and The Shock Doctrine.
Movies: Brazil – It is quite shocking how much this film depicts what is currently going on. Nothing works as it was intended. People go about their consumerist daily lives while the world goes to hell in a hand basket. No one is free, and no one is accountable.
Extra Credit: Fill in the blank. _________ for change.
REVOLUTION for a change.


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Imagine standing on a abandoned historic bridge on the Suwannee River in northern Florida, (on a spooky dead end road overgrown with bushes and weeds) built during the Great Depression era, around 1931 or 1933. Imagine Model T and Model A Fords driving across here on a daily basis. This architectural structure and location is better than any Hollywood horror set or movie. This is real life.
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87, of Paramus, formerly of Hackensack passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. Before retiring he was a Letter Carrier for Paramus U.S. Postal Service in Paramus, NJ. In his later years he was employed by Orchard Hills Golf Course in Paramus N.J. Sylvester was an Army veteran having served during World War II. He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1710 in Paramus, life member of Military Order of the Purple Heart in Paramus and the VFW Post 6699 of Paramus. He was also a member of Father Charles J. Walter, Paramus Council 5680 of Knights of Columbus, life member of DAV chapter Argonne 18 and he was a parishioner of R.C. Church of the Annunciation in Paramus. Dear husband of Mary (nee Langer). Beloved father of Donna Szorentini and her fianc� Kenneth Handzo of Charlotte NC, William Szorentini and his wife Patty of Ramsey, Susan Enright and her husband Martin of Ridgewood and Eileen Szorentini of Paramus. Beloved grandfather of Samantha, Maggie, Billy Jr., Mary Kate, Stephen and Taylor. Dear brother of Rose Nemeth of Paramus and Mary Cirner of Lakewood. Predeceased by his granddaughter Kelly Enright (1998) and by his brother�s Dominic S. Szorentini, Sr. (2003) and Joseph Szorentini (2004). Funeral service 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, S-113 Farview Ave., Paramus, and 10:00 a.m. Mass at R.C. Church of the Annunciation, Paramus. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Family will receive friends Friday, July 23, 2010 from 2-4, 7-9 p.m.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Celebrate the Children, 345 South Main Street, Wharton, NJ 07885.
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Jamaat-al-Muslimeen leader Yasin Abu Bakr has lost his malicious prosecution lawsuit against the State arising out of a murder charge in 2010 which was eventually dropped.
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Planning Minister on procurement law: Regulator will be independent
An amendment to the Draft Public Procurement Bill will take into consideration matters of procurement in government-to-government agreements, said Planning Minister Dr Bhoe Tewarie.
"The amendment of the bill would take into consideration key issues that have been in contention. The amendment will acknowledge the sovereignty of the state and the rights of governments elected to engage other governments in treaties and agreements. But that clause will take into account in the matter of procurement that the law on procurement does apply. I think we have found a formula of balancing these two issues," he told the Business Guardian.
Debate on the bill is expected to begin in the Senate next Tuesday.
Winston Riley, chairman of the Public Sector/Civil Society Group on Public Procurement, had raised concerns about Clause 7 of the bill.
Tewarie said he had discussions with the group and has found a middle ground on some of the more contentious issues.
In April, Riley told the Business Guardian Clause 7 of the bill was "disturbing" and that the government-to-government clause should be removed.
"Clause 7 states that the act does not apply to the procurement of goods works or services arising out of a treaty to which T&T is a party with one or more states or with an international lending agency. Any international treaty that has to do with goods or services is outside the bill. The Prime Minster just came back from China with billions of dollars worth of investment. There are other government-to-government arrangements on the cards with Austria and Canada," Riley had said.
Tewarie said the main objectives of the procurement legislation is to promote accountability, transparency, value for money, efficiency, local industry development and sustainable procurement.
"The bill also speaks about a procurement regulator that is independent of any ministry and appointed by the president of the country. It also speaks about the Procurement Board being appointed by the president. The procurement regulator is independent of any political office and answers directly to Parliament," he said.
Tewarie spoke to the Business Guardian on Tuesday at his office in the Ministry of Planning, Eric Williams Financial Complex, Independence Square, Port-of-Spain.


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Natalie Portman and Sean Penn Spotted Together — Ew or Interesting?
Natalie Portman and Sean Penn Spotted Getting Close — Ew or Interesting?
Sean Penn is still technically married to Robin Wright Penn, but that hasn't historically gotten in the way of his friendships with starlets. The latest lady he's been linked to is Natalie Portman, and depending on the source, they were either chatting closely or passionately embracing and making out recently at the Sunset Towers hotel in LA. He and Natalie did get to know each other when they served on the jury of the Cannes Film Festival last year, he loves young ladies and the legendary actor has his appeal. So, tell us what you think of Natalie and Sean — ew or interesting?


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Me and my health: Martin Lynch
Playwright Martin Lynch (57) lives in north Belfast. He has two grown-up daughters, Gráinne and Briege, and one grandson, Conan (3). His new play, Chronicles of Long Kesh, tours next January.
Do you get eight hours' sleep a night?
Yes, although I have the worst type of sleeping arrangements. I write a lot at night or else I read a lot — that's just my lifestyle.
I get up at around 8 or 9am and go to bed about 1am. My grandson, Conan, usually comes in and wakens me around 7.30am wanting a story read to him, or else I take him down to the kitchen to get his breakfast.
At Christmas, when I get books bought for me, I tend to read through the night.
Early bird or night owl?
I'm a night owl, although that has changed a lot since I've got older. I hate going to bed and I hate getting out of bed! It's just the nature of my life — I'm not a creature of habit. Routine would be the death of me.
My friend, Graham Reid, a playwright, used to say to me that I should try writing early in the mornings and I recommended that he try late night writing when it's only you who is awake and everyone else is in bed. Now, I mix it up and do both.
Do you have a high pain threshold?
I think I do. I had a stone in my kidney a few years ago which was quite painful. But I managed to get through it.
When was your immune system at its best?
I've never thought of things like that, but naturally as you get older you pay more attention.
I played 5-a-side football for two hours every week at the Whiterock Leisure Centre for 22 years right up until I was 50. From then to now, I've become very unfit — I've managed to put on two stone. It's the first time in my life that I've felt unfit.
Have you ever experienced depression?
No, I've been very down a few times, but I've never suffered unduly. From what I've read about it and from what my understanding of depression is, no I haven't. Generally speaking, I think life is for living.
Old wives' tales or as the doctor ordered?
I would normally take what the doctor prescribes me.
When did you last visit the doctor?
At the beginning of April.
Last time you were feeling under the weather what did you do?
I had the flu before Christmas and I ended up in bed for two or three days dosing myself with cold and flu remedies.
Do you calorie count?
You might as well ask me when I was last on the moon!
Do you eat your '5' a day?
Yes, I think I do eat my fair share of fresh fruit and vegetables, but I'm not perfect. I could eat mushrooms 'til the cows come home. I also like green beans, broccoli and spinach.
Do you take any supplements?
Do you exercise?
I'm about to embark on a new regime to lose the two stone that I've put on. I'm going to have to get out and go walking.
Do you believe in the mid-life crisis?
Yes, but I wouldn't necessarily use that term. I believe that we all go through different phases in our lives when we review who we are, what we're currently at and where we're going.
If you don't do that then you're not a thinking person.
Organic or ready meals?
They are two extremes, I would say. Not many people eat organic food all of the time. I buy organic potatoes and I try to cook all my meals with fresh ingredients.
I'm on neither of those sides, I think I fall into the middle somewhere. I don't eat ready meals, I think they should be avoided.
Is sex vital to overall well- being?
I think so, yes.
Best advice ever received?
I grew up in the docks area of Belfast where you needed to know how to look after yourself. My father, Jimmy, was a docker. (Not a doctor as someone once wrote.)
My dad told me: "Don't go looking for trouble, because plenty of trouble will come at you along the road."
I was in a fight once as a wee lad and my dad got to hear about it. He told me the next time I was in a fight to stand sideways so I wouldn't get kneed in the private parts.
It mightn't seem like life enhancing advice, but in those days it was probably a vital piece of information.
Have you ever donated blood?
No. I have thought about it from time to time but I haven't done it so far. My blood probably isn't good enough quality!
The Organ Debate — would you?
I would certainly, if they could be used. I don't know if they would be any use or not.
Hair of the dog?
Food, generally. Eating a good breakfast and taking a couple of paracodol usually helps. Then, I go straight out to work on the garden.
Desert island must have?
These days it would have to be my computer for my writing and anything else that would keep me in touch with the world like the internet. On a desert island I could write forever. I've more plays and ideas than I could ever write in my lifetime.
Gráinne McCarry
Belfast Telegraph


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BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Orioles have been waiting patiently for Alfredo Simon to prove he could be a valuable part of their 2012 starting rotation.
After 14 starts, Simon still has not provided the necessary evidence.
Simon yielded three homers and six runs over five innings Sunday in Baltimore's 11-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.
In his previous start, Simon gave up two runs in seven sparkling innings against Tampa Bay. In this one, he set the tone by walking Erick Aybar on four pitches to begin the game.
``It's one of those things, we keep looking for guys to step up and put themselves in a position where you feel like you can trust them,' manager Buck Showalter said. ``Some starts make you feel better about that than others.'
No one felt good about this one, not even Simon.
``I just tried to throw strikes and pound the zone, but I just got hit, so there's no excuse for that,' he said.
Aybar went 4 for 4, homered twice and tied a franchise record by scoring five runs for the Angels, who are in frantic pursuit of a postseason berth. Los Angeles, which began the day 4 1/2 games in back of division-leading Texas, closed within four games behind Boston in the wild-card hunt.
``A very important win,' Aybar said through an interpreter. ``I felt great being able to contribute to what was really a team effort. Eleven runs wasn't just all my runs, so I feel good about that.'
The victory enabled the Angels to avert a three-game sweep against the last-place Orioles, who won the first two by a collective 14-5 score.
It was the first career multihomer game for Aybar, who hit a solo shot in the third inning and a two-run drive in the fourth. His four hits tied a career high, as did his four RBIs.
His five runs matched the club record set by Tim Salmon on April 12, 1998, at Cleveland.
Vernon Wells also connected for the Angels, who next play a four-game series in Toronto, their final destination on the road this season. Baltimore travels to Boston for four games, beginning with a day-night doubleheader on Monday.
``It would be nice to go up there and ruin their season,' Orioles catcher Craig Tatum said. ``If we can do what we did to the Angels, it would be nice.'
Pitching on three days' rest, Jered Weaver (18-7) allowed two runs and six hits in six innings. He is 12-3 since the beginning of June, and his 18 wins are two more than his previous career high.
``That's why he's one of the best pitchers in the game right now,' Tatum said. ``He showed he can come back off three days' rest and still be good. His ball moves, he locates, he keeps the ball down. He just didn't give us much to hit.'
Vladimir Guerrero homered, tripled and had two RBIs for the Orioles, whose four-game winning streak ended. It was the 449th career home run for Guerrero, tied with Jeff Bagwell for 35th place on the career list.
After Aybar opened the game with a walk, Bobby Abreu hit an RBI double. Later in the inning, Simon hit Mark Trumbo with a pitch, prompting home plate umpire Laz Diaz to issue a warning to both sides.
One night earlier, Ervin Santana hit Baltimore's Mark Reynolds in the helmet with a pitch. Reynolds, who did not play Sunday, said before the game that Santana purposely threw at him.
And Simon didn't deny doing likewise.
``We just got hit yesterday and I'm going to defend my players,' he said. ``We just got hit hard and that's what happens in the game.'
Brad Bergesen plunked Jeff Mathis on the helmet in the sixth inning but was not ejected. Bergesen did, however, appear to be obviously dismayed over the errant pitch.
Baltimore tied it in the bottom of the first when Nick Markakis hit a two-out single - ending an 0-for-18 skid - and the 36-year-old Guerrero followed with his first triple since July 2010.
Aybar put the Angels up 2-1 in the third with his ninth homer, and Wells hit No. 22 with a man on in the fourth. Three batters later, Aybar drove a pitch over the right-field wall.
Howie Kendrick doubled in two runs in the sixth off Bergesen, and Aybar hit an RBI double in a three-run eighth.
NOTES: Eight of the Angels' 15 hits were for extra bases. ... Jerome Williams (3-0) will start Monday for the Angels, who are 7-4 in their last 11 games in Toronto. ... Jeremy Guthrie (8-17) and Brian Matusz (1-7, 9.84 ERA) will start for Baltimore on Monday. ... It was Abreu's 30th double, the 12th time in his career he's reached that mark.


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What were the best moments from the U.S. Open? What is the outlook for Roger Federer after a rough summer that included back-to-back early exits at Grand Slam tournaments? Which U.S. Open champion has a better chance to break the Open era record for major titles? A panel of tennis writers — Ricky Dimon of The Grandstand, Amy Fetherolf of The Changeover and Erik Gudris of Adjusting the Net and Tennis Now — joined me to discuss these topics and more from the final Slam of the year.
U.S. Open: Thumbs up or down?
Courtney Nguyen: I have to say, that was one underwhelming Grand Slam tournament.
Erik Gudris: I agree with you, Courtney. Thank goodness for the finals or this U.S. Open would definitely have earned an "incomplete."
Ricky Dimon: Well, the women's tournament wasn't in doubt from the start, as both the champion and finalist were all but assured once Maria Sharapova withdrew. The second set of the final between Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka basically salvaged the tournament, even though the third was anticlimactic. As for the men, it had some potential but fizzled. A Rafael Nadal-Roger Federer quarterfinal would have been massively hyped because of the surprising test that Federer gave Nadal in Cincinnati in the previous tournament. But it didn't happen. Similarly, Nadal-Novak Djokovic had the makings of an instant classic, only to see Djokovic fade in the fourth set.
Amy Fetherolf: I would have to agree. Although there were a few bright spots, this U.S. Open was sadly devoid of any matches that were truly memorable for the right reasons. Few of the marquee matchups came to fruition, and much of the tournament was predictable. Luckily, the two finals brought the tournament to a satisfying finish.
Gudris: The tournament had bursts of greatness but not enough to create a memorable event, aside from the stellar finals. I can remember a handful of matches -- Venus Williams vs. Zheng Jie, Lleyton Hewitt vs. Mikhail Youzhny, Richard Gasquet vs. Milos Raonic -- and a few others that were truly engaging to watch. But otherwise this will not be an Open to remember.
Dimon: Unless you're a Nadal fan, of course.
Nguyen: The Open never really found its legs. Victoria Duval pulled off that great upset over 2011 champion Sam Stosur, but she lost routinely in the next round. Venus looked like she might actually build some momentum through the tournament, but she lost to Zheng in the second round. Before we could finish deconstructing why American fans weren't rooting for John Isner, he lost in the third round. Then Federer's fourth-round loss to Tommy Robredo dashed hopes for the long-anticipated first Roger-Rafa match at the Open. It just all felt so weird. This tournament had no momentum.
Dimon: Until we got the No. 1 vs. No. 2 on both the men's and women's sides, this was a tournament for the "little guy" and for the hardcore tennis fan. There were some breakout performances and great matches during the first week (Duval included), probably before many people started watching. For example, Dan Evans and Tim Smyczek made names for themselves by reaching the third round -- and both were even on the brink of the fourth round. Smyczek vs. Marcel Granollers and Isner vs. Gael Monfils were amazing matches with incredible atmospheres (and a curious one in Isner's case), but given that they took place before the second week even started, was anyone watching?
Fetherolf: The big exceptions for me were the semifinal runs by Stan Wawrinka and Gasquet. Those were fun to watch. Wawrinka is playing superb, fearless tennis. Gasquet shed the public perception that he didn't want it enough, fighting his way through five-setters against Raonic and David Ferrer. Plus, he threw his socks.
Gudris: Watching Gasquet throw his socks trumps his "You are not my father" outburst in Miami.
Best of New York
Nguyen: What were the best matches?
Gudris: For the women, Azarenka v. Williams. For the men, Gasquet vs. Raonic. Socks and all.
Fetherolf: On the men's side, Gasquet vs. Ferrer, mostly because of the way Gasquet played in the first two sets. His backhand was absolutely on fire. Plus, it had a dramatic conclusion after Ferrer fought back to force a fifth set. On the women's side, I thought the final was great. There were some excellent points, even with the windy conditions.
Dimon: From a spectator standpoint, you can't beat night matches on the Grandstand like Smyczek-Granollers. Even Isner-Monfils on Armstrong was electric. There weren't any one-for-the-ages classic matches. The sets that stand out, of course, are the third in the men's final and the second in the women's final. Let's be honest, the 54-shot rally was better than almost all other men's entire matches combined.
Nguyen: That 54-ball rally is why I'm picking the men's final as the match of the tournament. The way Djokovic and Nadal showcase modern tennis is remarkable. Wawrinka-Djokovic deserves a mention, too.
To Amy's point about Gasquet: I'd say he's in the running for tournament MVP. He's not my final pick, but I'd certainly nominate him. How about you guys? Who was the most valuable player of the 2013 U.S. Open?
Gudris: Wawrinka is the MVP. He beat Tomas Berdych and Andy Murray and tested Djokovic in five sets. And then he dropped an F-bomb on live TV. End of discussion.
Nguyen: Yeah. I have to pick Wawrinka as well. His three-set takedown of Murray gave us this tremendous GIF. I will be forever grateful.
Dimon: If we're in the business of non-champion MVPs, then yes, Stan by a mile. His biggest victories (against an in-form Berdych and a two-time Slam champ in Murray) were better than those of Gasquet (against Raonic and a slumping Ferrer), and his loss was also more impressive (five sets to Djokovic compared to Gasquet's three-setter against Nadal).
Gudris: Can we talk about Duval for a second? Yes, it was a great event for the 17-year-old, coming out of qualifying and beating a former champ in the first round. But I felt like Duval was on camera nonstop the second she shook Stosur's hand to when she warmed up with Daniela Hantuchova in the next round. Is the media that desperate for a "feel-good" American story?
Fetherolf: Duval's feat was quite exceptional, winning a main-draw match after getting into qualies with a wild card, but I think the reaction was over the top. One big win does not make a future tennis superstar, or even necessarily a top-50 player. There's always a storyline like this every U.S. Open; it's the nature of sports coverage to highlight the underdogs who have success. But drawing the conclusion that they're the next big thing is what bothers me about it. In tennis, you need to prove yourself week in and week out, not just at one tournament.
Nguyen: If that kind of exposure helps her get sponsorships, I'm all for it. Tennis isn't a cheap sport, and with her father no longer able to work in medicine because of the injuries he sustained during a devastating earthquake in Haiti, every little bit counts.
The Americans
Nguyen: Let's talk #Merica. Aside from Serena's dominant two weeks, what do we make of Team America's U.S. Open?
Gudris: We saw the American women make gains while the U.S. men, even at their home Slam, appear to be treading water for the moment. With all the recent talk about what is working and what isn't in terms of development, would everyone agree that ultimately it's a generational issue that no amount of new ideas/techniques will fix?
Dimon: Correct, Erik. No amount of new ideas/techniques will fix it. The bottom line is that our best athletes play other sports. In this era, you cannot win majors without being an athlete of the highest caliber. See: Nadal, Rafael and Djokovic, Novak.
Nguyen: For the American women, it was a "B-plus" tournament. After the draw came out, it was tough to get excited about the chances of a deep run from Sloane Stephens or Jamie Hampton because they were projected to play each other in the third round (and they did) and the winner would likely have to face Serena (who went on to beat Stephens). But Alison Riske (who upset Petra Kvitova to make the fourth round) and Christina McHale (who nearly got past Ana Ivanovic in the third round) were two great stories. As for the guys, it's beating a dead horse. Worst Slam performance ever for the American men this season. But as I am one to look for the silver lining in everything, at least it got people to openly cheer for Smyczek, even if just for one night.
Dimon: Serena managed to take care of business, but other than that it was largely an unmitigated disaster. Stephens vs. Hampton was terrible. Sloane vs. Serena was almost as bad. Bob and Mike Bryan lost their quest for a calendar-year Grand Slam in men's doubles. Not a single American man reached the fourth round. And to cap it all off, American tennis fans rooted for a FRENCHMAN against THEIR BEST PLAYER. What else can you say?
Gudris: Ricky, New Yorkers love a show and Monfils gives it to them. And they wanted a fifth set no matter Isner's opponent that night.
The Federer Situation
Nguyen: What did we learn from the last two weeks?
Fetherolf: I think we learned that Federer's struggles aren't just a blip. Seeing him fail to reach the quarterfinals at two consecutive Slams feels bizarre, but it's the new reality for him, at least for now.
Gudris: These two weeks gave us a confirmation of what we learned from earlier in the season. Serena may just be getting started in terms of adding to her Grand Slam total. Nadal, too. Djokovic needs to make an adjustment or two and soon. And Federer is in a new phase of his career, whether his fans like it or not.
Dimon: We learned that Nadal needs to manage his schedule in meticulous fashion throughout the rest of his career. He took seventh months off and came back like gangbusters. I'm not saying he needs to take seven more months off to continue dominating, but it's plainly obvious that significant chunks of time off will preserve his career. For starters, he better not actually play the China Open and Swiss Indoors, as he's scheduled to do in the fall.
Nguyen: Never, ever, ever count on Ernests Gulbis to take advantage of an open draw. That's what I learned.
Dimon: We learned that in 2008. Carry on.
Nguyen: We'd be remiss if we didn't talk more about the Federer Situation.
Gudris: "The Federer Situation." Is that starring Jeremy Renner?
Nguyen: It seems like his self-destruction against Robredo has finally made it OK to talk about the Federer demise. I just don't think he has another Slam in him.
Dimon: I'm concerned about Federer now more than ever. I guess second-rounded losses to guys like Sergiy Stakhovsky (at Wimbledon) and Daniel Brands (at the Swiss Open) are easily written off as flukes, a la Nadal vs. Steve Darcis in the first round of Wimbledon. A fourth-round loss to Robredo just seems more ... real. I still think Federer has at least one more serious run at a major left in him, but he needs to test the new (or old, which is it now?) racket for more than a one-month trial.
Gudris: I think we're going to see a repeat of this season next year. Some great moments and some really bad moments from him as he tries to navigate this new normal. He could still put together a great week or two and contend for a Slam. But to expect a return to former greatness is too much to ask.
Dimon: Federer can't be counted out, if only because the men's tour is not deep enough to do so. With the right draw and the right surface (Wimbledon), Federer could have a chance.
Fetherolf: I see plenty of cause for concern. But if the back injury doesn't continue to bother him, I wouldn't totally rule out a good run at a Slam (not necessarily winning, but another final at least).
Gudris: And let's not forget that Federer still enjoys competing, at least right now. If he doesn't mind the losses, then why should we? The sport dearly needs him to stick around for as long as he can.
Dimon: Seriously, Erik. Can you imagine the ATP Tour without Federer and Nadal? Talk about TERRIFYING.
Gudris: You mean Nadal vs. Djokovic and their 54-shot rallies isn't enough?
Nguyen: What about Murray? Any concern over his post-Wimbledon performance?
Fetherolf: I think it's far too soon to worry seriously about Murray in the near future. He won Wimbledon just a few months ago. Sure, he had a lousy North American hard-court season, but he's won two of the last five Grand Slams, along with making an Australian Open final. I would be very surprised if he doesn't add to his Slam total next year.
Dimon: Murray didn't play the French Open, and a post-Wimbledon "hangover" was expected. I wouldn't be surprised if he handed Nadal one or two indoor losses this fall, picked up some momentum and at least reached another Australian Open final in January.
Rafa, Serena chase history
Nguyen: Who is more likely to break the Open era record for Grand Slam titles: Nadal, who has 13 and is chasing Federer's record of 17, or Serena, who has 17 and is chasing Steffi Graf's record of 22?
Gudris: Serena. Only because aside from Azarenka, and herself, it's hard to see anyone stopping her.
Dimon: Nadal. He's younger (Nadal turned 27 in June, while Williams will be 32 later this month), he has only five to go compared to Serena's six and he is almost guaranteed to win the French Open at least two more times and likely more than that. Even though Serena is a heavy favorite at every Slam she plays, she is never a "lock" like Nadal is at Roland Garros. Serena has been this dominant at times before, but she tends to mix in stretches of disinterest and/or poor play out of nowhere.
Fetherolf: I'm going to go with Serena, mainly because she's more consistently dominant over the field than Nadal is.
Nguyen: It's a tough call, but Rafa's dominance at the French Open is the tiebreaker for me. He can count on winning more titles there.
Gudris: Serena's quest may depend on the Australian Open, which was, until now, a go-to Slam for titles. Azarenka has won the last two titles in Melbourne, and whether she can replicate that success the next few years could well determine if Serena gets to the magic number.
Dimon: Nadal will maintain 100 percent drive and determination until he retires. You never know when Serena will have lapses. I mean, you aren't going to see Rafa on the Hope Shopping Network anytime soon.
Nguyen: THERE'S A HOPE SHOPPING NETWORK??? Do they take PayPal?
Dimon: Yes, you can direct payments to firstname.lastname@example.com:


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Sensory stimulation induces hippocampal theta oscillations. (a) Representative field recordings obtained from the hippocampal fissure in a urethane-anaesthetized rat at rest (blue recording) and upon sensory stimulation (red trace). (b) and (c) show the spectrograms and the power spectra, respectively, of the traces shown in (a). The blue power spectrum corresponds to the recording at rest, and the red power spectrum corresponds to the recording upon sensory stimulation. The inset in (c) shows the quantification of the change in power upon sensory stimulation, compared with basal hippocampal activity. *Indicates a significant difference compared to the control (
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I received my undergraduate degree in Politics and History from the Manchester Metropolitan University in 1988, an MA in American History and Institutions from the University of Keele in 1990, and a PhD also from Keele in 1996. I have taught American Studies at Crewe and Alsager College (later Faculty of MMU), Keele and the Open University. I joined the staff at Manchester in 1994 and was as Programme Director from 2000-2003.
I am currently the Assistant Associate Dean for Internationalisation in the Faculty of Humanities as well as being Senior Lecturer in American Studies, and the programme's undergraduate academic exchange coordinator.
I served on the Peer Review Panel of the Arts and Humanities Research Council between 2008-12. I was the Conference Coordinator for the annual meeting of the British Association for American Studies (BAAS) at Manchester in 2012. Since 2012 I've been a member of the Art, Culture and Ethics in Black and White Network investigating and re-examining the issues and controversies surrounding 100 years of D.W. Griffth's The Birth of a Nation film. I sit on the editorial board for the War, Culture and Soceity publications series for Bloomsbury. Since 2011 I have working with docdays Productions in Berlin, Germany as a historical advisor and script editor. Our first collaboraton, the documentary film Projections of America, was released in 2015, shown at festivals around the world, and is to be broadcast on PBS in 2016.


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