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logistics and supply chain management
This 7-page paper provides an overview of supply chain management, business logistics and potential disruptions to supply chains. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
A 12 page paper that discusses the aspects of supply chain management. Supply chain management emphasizes and focuses on globalization and information management tools that are capable of integrating procurement, operations and logistics from raw materials all the way through customer satisfaction. This paper explains what a supply chain is and the components of effective supply chain management. Examples are included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
This 6 page paper gives an overview of Damon Schechter and Gordon Sander's book "Delivering the Goods - The Art of Managing Your Supply Chain". This book, which is heavily based on military logistics presents a range of lessons which can be learned from the history of supply chain management and the useful tri-level view for the analysis of logistics and supply chain management. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
A 4 page paper discussing general supply chain needs for the U.S. Army. Though the principles of supply chain management are the same for both corporate and military models, there are significant differences that directly affect supply chain management. Military supply chain management requires the addition of these other needs and influencers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
The purpose is to determine what effect information and communication technology (ICT) has on supply chain management comparing six companies in Africa. The essay begins with background about Dangote Cement and one of its plants, Dangote Cement Obajana. The paper discusses supply chain management, ICT, and using ICT in supply chain management. Results of the study are reported and discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
A 15 page paper discussing ways in which organizations approach moving product and information. Supply chain management in many ways formerly was known as logistics management, but the name change has been worthwhile in that there have been so many additional aspects of logistics management incorporated in recent years. Whereas logistics was the poor relation of the organization – necessary but highly unglamorous – supply chain management today is the one area in which much operational efficiency can be gained, thereby reducing organizations' costs and enhancing customer service. The Internet is playing an increasingly important role in the evolution of supply chain management. While still in flux as it continues to evolve, that role is seen as one that will be critical in the future of supply chain management. Includes an abstract. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
This 10 page paper examines the supply chain management at McDonalds, looks at six of the main components; the sourcing of the suppliers, the transportation, inventory management, the ordering process, storage and outbound logistics. This is used to assess the ways that the firm may improve their supply chain management. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
This 20 page paper is an examination of the supply chain and logistics management at the fast food chain McDonalds. The paper introduces the firm, considers the concept of the supply chain and how tit may be managed to create value and then looks at the way that McDonalds manages the supply chain, including the general approach to supply chain management and the way supply chains are set up for new operations. The paper then examines the aspects of the supply chain management, including the IT system, transportation, packaging and storage. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
A 22 page paper. This essay discusses supply chain management perspectives, activities and components in supply chains. It also discusses supply chain management in the retail grocery industry and the factors that affect management of retail grocery supply chains. Examples of major grocery chains in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe are provided and discussed. The essay also comments on the difficulties of measuring the performance of supply chains. Bibliography lists 25 sources.
This 18 page paper discusses Wal-Mart's supply chain management processes. It begins by explaining what a supply chain is, the typical components of it, demographics related to Wal-Mart such as employees, stores, etc., strategic goals and plans, components in any supply chain, Wal-Mart's method for supply chain management, including transportation, steps in their management process, transportation initiatives, strengths and weaknesses, metrics, and recommendations. A three-page outline is included in the page count. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
This 6-page paper is a case study analysis of the Northern Equipment Company and a discussion of supply chain improvements. Topics include ways to become competitive through supply chain management and how to make logistics chains leader. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
This 22 page paper provides an overview of the basic elements of strategic supply management, considers how it differs from purchasing and logistics, and relates strategic supply management to supply chain management. In addition, this study also evaluates the way in which e-commerce will impact these processes in the years to come. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
This paper examines how the Internet and other digital tools are providing an impact on supply chain management and logistics functions. The paper discusses both pros and cons of the electronic age on logistics management. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
A 12 page paper examining the supply chain of the world's second-largest retailer and the largest retailer in Europe. The paper discusses the company's history; its Aldata supply chain management software; JIT; Carrefour's shared service centers; global supply chain management; RFID; and Future Supply Chain 2016. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
A 6 page paper that begins with a definition of 'supply chain.' The writer then comments on e-commerce and traditional supply chains, explaining the options for B2B e-supply chain management. The essay also discusses RFID as the new trend in supply chain management. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
A 5 page paper that reports on and discusses the transportation and supply chain management of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Sections include: demographics, supply chain and strategic goal, strengths and weaknesses of the supply chain, metrics used, transportation initiatives and innovations, transpiration and supply chain recommendations. Paper includes an Outline in page count. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
This 8-page paper discusses supply chain management and trends. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
This 4-page paper answers various questions about Wal-Mart, including supply-chain management and cost efficiencies.
An 12 page paper. The first part of this paper is devoted to supply chain management, in general. The writer explains and discusses supply chains and supply chain management, including the JIT approach. Following the information and discussion on supply chain management, the essay continues to discuss this in terms of the aerospace industry, in general, and Boeing's 787 project, in particular. The writer makes recommendations for others who have large complex supply chains. The stimulus question is: whether or not Boeing's supply chain for the 787 project will become the normal way of establishing supply chains. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
This 12 page paper looks at the supply chain of Apple Inc., focusing on the computers and the physical supply chain and compares it with Dell Inc. The paper gives some background to the companies and then looks at the way the supply chain operates upstream and the type of suppliers that are used as well as the management of the downstream supply chain. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
This 66 page paper is an exanimation of the way that eBusiness and eCommerce has impacted on supply chain management with the use of the UK supermarket Asda (a subsidiary of Wal-Mart) as a case study. The paper starts with an introduction which outlines the aims and objectives of the paper as well as the constraints. An in-depth literature review looks at the concept of the supply chain, Porters' value chain, the value of collaboration, inventory management techniques and the use of technology in supply chain management. There is a section on methodology, explaining the use of the case study and then Asda is examined in terms of the way it competes and the way that the supply chain management fits in which the competitive strategy. The supply chain strategy of Asda is compared Tesco, its nearest rival. The bibliography cites 100 sources.
A 22 page paper that presents a literature review of supply chain management and supply chain management performance measures. The writer discusses the major components in SCM and the advantages of effective supply chain management. The writer discusses e-supply chain management. Examples are embedded in the text. The dearth of information regarding supply chain management performance measures is discussed and the writer provides examples of some approaches being used, such as SCOR and the Balanced Scorecard and demonstrating how the components of SCM fit into the Scorecard framework. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
A 3 page paper that discusses how Wal-Mart creates a competitive advantage through their logistics and other supply chain management systems. It discusses cross-docking and some of Wal-Mart's other strategies. The essay ends with a description of the skills that are needed to operate s successful logistics system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
A 7 page paper that begins by explaining Wal-Mart's supply chain management strategies, using RFID. Wal-Mart has been called the best supply chain operator of all time. For comparison, the writer also comments on a new technology Southwest Airlines is using and what the Bayer Group to simplify their supply chain management process. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
A 6 page paper that investigates supply chain management at Compaq Computer. A brief description of the company is provided, including 1999 revenue, profit and number of employees. New processes implemented by Compaq are discussed including integration of manufacturing operations and a change in supply chain management. Like many computer manufacturers, Compaq has moved to build-to-order supply chains. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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The Good Life's Beauty Director Brian Underwood has a simple trick that'll keep your makeup where it belongs.
Know what's not fun? Hairline sweat. You know it well: Get out of a refreshing shower and start getting ready for the day in your still-steamy bathroom. Soon enough the sweat is dripping, your makeup is all kinds of messed up, and it feels like your face is melting. So what's a girl to do?
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mayor al Since I can claim Columbus as my Place of Birth, I naturally feel the pride in the positive comments about the food there. Truth is, I know nothing about my city of origin, except we try to pass thru it on our way to our family historic area N E of the city. Now. To put to rest the "Purple Haze" Here are a "BEFORE AND AFTER" photo of my alternate Ruger 10/22 rifle. Photo 1 shows the rifle in it's factory stock. And Photo 2 shows it in it's new custom stock. It took about 5 minutes and some tapping here and there, but it did fit without any modification. The shooting test will be coming later today. Photo 1 And after the cocoon falls away, Photo 2- Scope mounting will be coming soon. I am pleased with the handling of the new stock. It does fit well.
mayor al It was another fine auction weekend for us. We got some very nice things, at what we consider to be bargain bids. Here are a couple of guns that rank near the top of my 'bucket list' for collection An Italian Replica of the Remington 1875 "Outlaw". Case-Hardened Frame with Blue Cylinder and barrel. It is in .357 magnum caliber. And A Browning BLR Model 81 Levergun in 30-06, What a beauty I am expecting my new Ruger 44 magnum Carbine to arrive today...as will the thumbhole stock I ordered for it (to replace the factory black plastic stock) Photos as soon as I get it together. Thanks to UPS Tracking for letting me follow my coming collection items.
mayor al 14 new additions to the 'family' as a result of this weekends auction. Most are flippers, here only to leave so the keepers will be paid for. Interesting items (photos later) A Walther G22 Bullpup- A Ruger Charger, and a fine looking Smith 9mm SS #5906.
Russ Jackson Have you seen this: Mossberg 464™ SPX http://www.mossberg.com/p...nterfire-464-spx/41026
Michael Hoffman ... until you posted the above.
Michael Hoffman I fully intend to have it done. I've been putting it off for years, but it finally caught up with me.
mayor al Tomorrow there is a major auction at my favorite gun auction house in Indianapolis. My oldest son is going with me to do the 'leg-work', leaving at 5 AM to be able to go thru the items before bidding starts. I have a bunch on my 'check this out list' to examine. Plus two of my guns will find a new home with buyers who will meet me at the auction to complete their purchases... This will be a busy Saturday. BTW we now have three Does in the freezer. First gun season ends Sunday.


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Farmed animals are sentient beings, capable of feeling pain. After years of campaigning by animal rights activists, this simple fact has now been recognised and accepted by the European Union in the Treaty of Rome.
The real paradox of the current situation is that existing Polish animal welfare regulations could be used immediately to ban this cruel and inexcusable trade in live horses (see appendix A).
Mr. Wojciechowski, chairman of Poland's Supreme Control Chamber (NIK), in a debate in Poland's Parliament on 20 July, 2000, described the country's failure to implement its animal protection laws with these words: "The Animal Welfare Act is practically a dead letter ... because it is not enforced".
Nowhere is this more apparent than in the transport of horses for slaughter, where virtually every single legal requirement is ignored.
Chapter 2 (Animal Welfare Act)
Specific rules and conditions on the carriage of animals
Para. 4. 1. In the carriage of animals the carrier is obliged to use means of transport suitable for the given animal species and age group.
2. The means of transport referred to in section 1 above should ensure safe and humane carriage. In particular, they should:
1) provide enough space for each animal, allowing it to stand or lie down;
2) have insulated walls and roofing to protect animals against weather impact;
3) provide sufficient ventilation, and if necessary, heating;
4) have a floor preventing animals from slipping and ensuring hygienic conditions during carriage;
5) have enough bedding material to absorb the excreta and ensure animal comfort and safety;
6) be fitted with catches strong enough to fasten hoofed animals to;
7) be fitted with facilities making animal feeding and watering possible; and ensure access to each animal.
On the available evidence, almost every single one of these legal requirements is not met.
In 1999, the EU stated that Poland needed to make the greatest improvements in veterinary legislation among all new accessing countries. There are few signs that such a requirement is being fulfilled amongst any farmed animals and particularly not for horses.
The Polish Supreme Control Chamber (NIK.), which controls the live horse export trade, found that (15):
- none of the Polish border crossing points is equipped to the necessary standards to meet the humanitarian requirements for animal handling;
- a large part of the Polish horse trade and transportation is illegal, with private businesses operating without permits, without paying taxes and with no veterinary control.
- even those businesses acting legally, frequently ignore animal welfare codes by overcrowding trucks, using vehicles not suitable for transporting animals, transporting animals who are unrestrained and keeping animals for days without food and drink in order to reduce costs. As a consequence, 70 per cent of all transports result in some fatalities during the journey.
- animals are beaten to speed up the loading and unloading of vehicles.
- the certificates of origin required by law for each animal (including in the EU) are a joke. It seems that anyone can obtain them, even those not actually running a relevant business. False data is readily accepted and a similar situation pertains with the filing of journey plans, where all stops and journey times are supposed to be approved by a vet. This simply isn't happening.
As a result, in 70 per cent of the transports controlled by NIK., it was impossible to determine the identity of animals and their owners. In the event of disease (and the history of BSE provides a prime example), the authorities would be incapable of tracing the outbreak to its source and would find it impossible to take effective action to control the disease.
The present lack of controls provides a foolproof opportunity for animal theft. According to NIK., this worrying situation has been tolerated and exacerbated by the Polish veterinary service because of its refusal to enforce the laws requiring dealers and transport companies to provide authentic certificates of origin.
Much of the loading takes place without the presence of veterinarians - in 1999, 37 per cent of horses exported from Poland were not checked for infectious diseases by vets. Supposedly, the law does not allow export without such an examination (15). It follows that there is a similar lack of inspection to ascertain whether animals are sick or too weak to withstand the journey and if the vehicles are suitable for animal transport or if they are loaded according to the regulations.
The law requires that all exporting companies should be licensed, which in theory means that the license can be revoked if the regulations are ignored or broken. Sadly, this remains purely theoretical even though all the laws governing the transport of horses are enforceable in Poland.
According to NIK, 69 per cent of Poland's border crossing points have no facilities and technical equipment for veterinary control and inspection or to ensure animal welfare standards are met. EU experts have stated that none of the border crossing points meet EU standards and in one voice with NIK., have described the functioning of Poland's veterinary services as "incorrect and ineffective" (3).
During control procedures, NIK found that in two selected controlled crossing points, in the years 1997-99, 103 animal transporters exporting from Poland were never inspected by veterinarians.
NIK also found that at every one of Poland's road crossing points, some 48 per cent of the facilities and 40 per cent of transporting firms failed on basic sanitary, veterinary, feeding and animal safety requirements.
It established that the majority of transports are overloaded, which is the cause of death in many cases; that 70 per cent of those involved in the trade - and even the state itself - had inadequate procedures for checking animal certificates of origin.
NIK's analysis of 1,036 certificates of origin for animals exported from the Tarnow region of south-east Poland revealed that:
- there were no legible signatures or stamps on 1,004 certificates (97 per cent of the total) and 123 were not signed at all;
- ages of animals were not shown on 404 certificates (39 per cent);
- there were no dates of validity on 894 certificates (86 per cent). Certificates are valid for two weeks but if undated they can be used many times for many different animals;
- dates on 61 certificates (six per cent) had expired between 12 and 24 months earlier
- 83 certificates (eight per cent) had no issuing date;
- eight certificates (0.8 per cent) failed to mention the type of animals being transported.
- on 12 certificates (one per cent), the written name of the community of origin was different to that of the stamp.
This catalogue of failures, incompetence, disinterest and fraud shows that Polish claims that the horse trade is well regulated are nothing more than rhetoric. Not only do these failures represent a welfare disaster but they also have serious implications for the spread of diseases throughout Europe (as foot and mouth disease has shown) and ensures that the animals are almost invariably not traceable (a factor in the spread of BSE in Britain).
Again Mr. Piotr Kozerski, at the London embassy, appears ignorant of the facts when he said to Viva!: "The export of horses from Poland is subject to rigorous regulations which, among others, refer to humane transportation of horses. The reasons for that are not only natural and historical - i.e. a traditionally great respect for horses - but also Poland's will and obligation to comply with the requirements laid down by the EU with regard to humane conveyance of animals." We are forced to ask how Poland would treat its horses if it had no respect for them.
To show just how easy it is for anyone to obtain a certificate of origin for animals, in October 1997, two veterinary doctors applied for one in the town of Nowy Sacz. Although all the data they supplied was false, the certificate was duly issued (3).
The Parliament of the Republic of Poland, in the last few years, has consistently failed to enforce the legislation which is at its disposal and has effectively legalised the suffering and barbaric treatment of hundreds of thousands of horses. The passage of the Animal Protection Act in 1997 can perhaps be seen in retrospect as a cynical attempt to claim civilised standards of treatment for animals which it was never intended to enforce.
Such widespread flouting of the law could only come about through the large-scale connivance of members of parliament and ministers and by their placing illegal profit above and beyond the civilised and humane treatment of animals. It provides a stark warning for Polish democracy when elected members of parliament and government ministers choose which laws they will enforce and which they will ignore. The Polish people have the right to demand that all laws passed in their name are enforced with equal vigour otherwise democracy becomes nothing more than a shallow pretence and a cover for greed and self interest.
The stark facts behind the trade in horses does not communicate the emotional impact that first hand experience of it invokes in those without a vested interest. Some of those who have worked the hardest to defend these animals are unashamedly emotional as a result of their experiences. Their reports also give an indication of the heartlessness which drives this trade.
Again it includes veterinarians, who consistently seem to identify themselves with the meat industry rather than the welfare of the animals and are far more interested in inspecting paperwork than the animals themselves. This is not a criticism of Poland, Germany, Italy or any of the other countries involved but a criticism of veterinary practice in the developed world. These people could stop the live export trade tomorrow if they were to enforce existing laws and regulations. They have chosen not to do so for financial reasons, both corporate and personal.
Although the EU boasts of high animal welfare standards, its regulations on live transportation vary from country to country with no coherent policy. Even those policies which are in existence are rarely policed and so Polish horses are offered no additional protection once they enter EU countries (see Effectiveness of EU Laws).


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Christmas may be over, but stars are still sharing their merry moments on Instagram. Adam Levine goofed off with Behati Prinsloo, Miley Cyrus channeled her inner Rudolph for a cute snap, and Gisele Bündchen snuggled with her pup. In other great moments, Taylor Swift and her buddy Hailee Steinfeld had fun with Christmas decorations, and Sofia Vergara flaunted her figure during a trip to Mexico. Keep reading to see all that and much more!
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A Bayesain Approach for Measuring Economies of Scale with Application to Large Scale Banks
Traditionally, the literature has not found economies of scale for the very large banks. Among the reasons for these results are that usually large banks are not the sole focus of analysis and the analyzed banks may be subject to a diverse set of regulatory restrictions and limitations with respect to banking services. Our paper draws upon a panel data set containing information on the relatively large Schedule I Canadian banks. Although small in number, they offer extensive interbranch banking services under one set of regulations. In light of this, we propose a Bayesian methodology for estimating returns to scale. This technique allows for random coefficients and distinct input-allocative coefficients for each bank, and it provides reliable estimates of economies of scale using a panel data set with a small number of very large banks. In conclusion, we do find significant economies of scale.
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More than 3,500 fermented foods and beverages (milk, vegetable or fruit based) are produced worldwide, primarily in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Fermentation is the ancient and economical art of preserving food through the action of lactic acid bacteria, yeasts and their enzymes. Fermented foods are easy to digest, nutritious and associated with significant health benefits.
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DEED brings 2010 Road Show to Fergus Falls
Dan McElroy, DEED commissioner, and other agency representatives are visiting 11 Minnesota communities this summer to discuss new initiatives designed to encourage economic and workforce development in the state. The commissioner also will discuss the state of the economy and present an overview of the 2010 legislative session during each event.
DEED's summer road show will be in Fergus Falls on July 27. We have invited our core partners to attend, including economic developers, workforce development professionals, educators, local government officials, business leaders and legislators.
The event will be from 1-4:30 p.m. at M State-Fergus Falls' Legacy Hall.
For more information on DEED's summer road show, please visit www.PositivelyMinnesota.com and click on "calendar of events."


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I installed a hitch mount on our '00 Legacy wagon from eTrailer.com a few years ago. We don't have a trailer, I only use it to attach my rear-mounted bike rack.
I'd like to have one on the Impreza instead as that's my car and I used to have one on an '02 OBS. Great thing about the Subaru hitch-mounted bike rack on the OBS is you can actually open the hatch without swinging the rack down. The Legacy's hatch isn't so convenient, and it's my wife's car so I don't get to use the rack much any more.
But, I'll stop with the superfluous info and just ask: would a hitch mount that fits a Legacy fit an Impreza? So, then I could just take it off one car and put it on the other.
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Hitch mount swap? '00 Legacy to '97 Impreza
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Posted 29 April 2006 - 08:33 PM
go to where you got the original hitch and see if they show the same part numbers.
Posted 01 May 2006 - 09:56 AM
I know they aren't the same hitch. Whenever you look up info about which hitch to use they give you a different one for the Impreza vs. the Legacy. I'm just wondering if, despite that, you can still make it work somehow. I'd just rather do that than buy another hitch ... if possible
Posted 01 May 2006 - 10:11 AM
my gut feeling is that it may not work. the cars have two differnt chassis. Best way to find out is to take out the tape measure and measure the mounts and see where they end up on the two cars.
Posted 01 May 2006 - 10:11 AM
my gut feeling is that it may not work. the cars have two differnt chassis. Best way to find out is to take out the tape measure and measure the mounts and see where they end up on the two cars.
Hmm! Good idea. I'll try that.
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The Constitution and Slavery
On the 200th anniversary of the ratification of the US Constitution, Thurgood Marshall, the first African American to sit on the Supreme Court, said that the Constitution was "defective from the start." He pointed out that the framers had left out a majority of Americans when they wrote the phrase, "We the People." While some members of the Constitutional Convention voiced "eloquent objections" to slavery, Marshall said they "consented to a document which laid a foundation for the tragic events which were to follow."
The word "slave" does not appear in the Constitution. The framers consciously avoided the word, recognizing that it would sully the document. Nevertheless, slavery received important protections in the Constitution. The notorious three-fifths clause—which counted three-fifths of a state's slave population in apportioning representation—gave the South extra representation in the House of Representatives and extra votes in the Electoral College. Thomas Jefferson would have lost the election of 1800 if not for the Three-fifths Compromise. The Constitution also prohibited Congress from outlawing the Atlantic slave trade for twenty years. A fugitive slave clause required the return of runaway slaves to their owners. The Constitution gave the federal government the power to put down domestic rebellions, including slave insurrections.
The framers of the Constitution believed that concessions on slavery were the price for the support of southern delegates for a strong central government. They were convinced that if the Constitution restricted the slave trade, South Carolina and Georgia would refuse to join the Union. But by sidestepping the slavery issue, the framers left the seeds for future conflict. After the convention approved the great compromise, Madison wrote: "It seems now to be pretty well understood that the real difference of interests lies not between the large and small but between the northern and southern states. The institution of slavery and its consequences form the line of discrimination."
Of the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention, about 25 owned slaves. Many of the framers harbored moral qualms about slavery. Some, including Benjamin Franklin (a former slaveholder) and Alexander Hamilton (who was born in a slave colony in the British West Indies) became members of anti-slavery societies.
On August 21, 1787, a bitter debate broke out over a South Carolina proposal to prohibit the federal government from regulating the Atlantic slave trade. Luther Martin of Maryland, a slaveholder, said that the slave trade should be subject to federal regulation since the entire nation would be responsible for suppressing slave revolts. He also considered the slave trade contrary to America's republican ideals. "It is inconsistent with the principles of the Revolution," he said, "and dishonorable to the American character to have such a feature in the constitution."
John Rutledge of South Carolina responded forcefully. "Religion and humanity have nothing to do with this question," he insisted. Unless regulation of the slave trade was left to the states, the southern-most states "shall not be parties to the union." A Virginia delegate, George Mason, who owned hundreds of slaves, spoke out against slavery in ringing terms. "Slavery," he said, "discourages arts and manufactures. The poor despise labor when performed by slaves." Slavery also corrupted slaveholders and threatened the country with divine punishment, he believed: "Every master of slaves is born a petty tyrant. They bring the judgment of heaven on a country."
Oliver Ellsworth of Connecticut accused slaveholders from Maryland and Virginia of hypocrisy. They could afford to oppose the slave trade, he claimed, because "slaves multiply so fast in Virginia and Maryland that it is cheaper to raise than import them, whilst in the sickly rice swamps [of South Carolina and Georgia] foreign supplies are necessary." Ellsworth suggested that ending the slave trade would benefit slaveholders in the Chesapeake region, since the demand for slaves in other parts of the South would increase the price of slaves once the external supply was cut off.
The controversy over the Atlantic slave trade was ultimately settled by compromise. In exchange for a 20-year ban on any restrictions on the Atlantic slave trade, southern delegates agreed to remove a clause restricting the national government's power to enact laws requiring goods to be shipped on American vessels (benefiting northeastern shipbuilders and sailors). The same day this agreement was reached, the convention also adopted the fugitive slave clause, requiring the return of runaway slaves to their owners.
Was the Constitution a proslavery document, as abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison claimed when he burned the document in 1854 and called it "a covenant with death and an agreement with Hell"? This question still provokes controversy. If the Constitution temporarily strengthened slavery, it also created a central government powerful enough to eventually abolish the institution.
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The 28-story building in the Jing'an District of the Chinese city was being renovated when a fire broke out at 2 p.m. local time (1 a.m. ET), the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.
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Is it possible to fully erase data from an external hard disc drive? I suspect it may be carrying a "corruption", and rather lose data, than risk "spreading" it.
My problem is that I have just used this new drive, to tranfer data from my old laptop, to my new one, with "Windows Easy Transfer",Which, it would appear, has either brought over a "corruption", or something which was not compatible with my new "system".
Forgive me for being niaive, but not done this before. I tend to think I may have to restore my new laptop to "factory settings", and then re-transfer my data, this time being a bit more selective about what gets transfered.
I take it, if I plug the ExtHD into my old laptop, I will be given the option to re-format. It take it I can then transfer discrete "packets" of data (music, photos etc.) to the ExtHD, in the same way as I would to an MP3, or have I got it totally wrong?
Many thanks, and apologies for being a pain.
it would appear, has either brought over a "corruption", or something which was not compatible with my new "system".
Or maybe it is just a few files that are corrupted anyway (it happens)
If you give more indepth details of the problems you have that make you think there is some corruption we can give you more relevant advice. No use in transferring problems to your new laptop and then formatting the ext HDD to make it clean and then transferring back to it files that may have a problem. You will be back to square one :)
When I transfered files (using Windows Easy Transfer), I got a report on what had been transfered. I got a huge list of items, including dozens of things I'd never heard of, and a long list of Norton 360 Back-ups (I have McAfee, pre-installed on new lappy), plus numerous invalids and not founds, many of which refered to something called Microsoft Visual C++, followed by different version dates, going back to 2005.
I have "Tune-up/one click maint", which then warned of about 200 registry errors, and heavily fragmented disk, which I allowed Tune-up to repair, perhaps I shouldn't have.
The next day, I got an "update" notification, which I ran, but got error messages, again refering to "missing" Microsoft Visual C++. When I re-booted, I didn't get the usual "configuring..".
Since then, I have been getting all sorts of strange things, like "specified path does not exist", desktop icons disappearing for several minutes, programs VERY slow to open.
My thought about "resetting" my ExtHD was to just take the items I actually WANT to transfer (music, photos), in case I have to "restore to factory settings", rather than risk creating the same problem again, by doing a total transfer.
You can tell this is the first time I've had to do this!!
there are some free programs if you google it and there is Acronis c amazon dot .com
"I may have to restore my new laptop to "factory settings", and then re-transfer my data, this time being a bit more selective about what gets transfered.....transfer discrete "packets" of data (music, photos etc.) to the ExtHD"
Sounds good to me. At the moment you seem to have transferred a lot of stuff that is not relevant to your new laptop.
Hmmm... This is what I would do instead of trying to sort out the mess you are now in. Presuming all files are still intact on old laptop? I would start again from scratch.
Wipe the Ext Hdd (format). Don't use "Windows Easy Transfer" Just do a straight copy and paste (or drag and drop) of personal document files from the old lappy to the Ext HDD
Make sure you have got a note of all your email settings on old laptop if you need them. Also emails, are you wanting to transfer them to the new laptop? if so then tell us what email clients are involved (note that you have to have 'show hidden files and folders' ticked to be able to 'see' where the emails are in Windows Explorer so that you can copy them (= make backup copy and put on ext hdd so you can import them from there to your email client on new laptop)
Tell us which Op Sys is on old laptop and which Op Sys is on new laptop.
Thanks for help. I HOPE that the problem has been resolved (fingers crossed).
I phoned Dell this am, as I could not get ANYTHING to work. They did a "remote access" and found that they had set my laptop up with TWO anti-viruses (McAfee AND AVG). I hasten to add, that wasn't ME, that's the way it came!!!
They deleted AVG, and did a bit of housekeeping, which they "reckon" will resolve all my issues!!
It SEEMS to be OK, at the moment. I suppose "time will tell". I will avoid downloading any more "stuff", for a few days, just in case.
Thanks again.
Ok, seems Dell had it covered :)
Still had problems, had to restore factory settings. Give them their due, Dell were very helpful in assisting, and I owe them an apology. They didn't instal the AVG, it was "piggy-backed" on Adobe. When reinstalling, I saw they include it in their software, unless you request them not to. How silly is that, but I suppose the moral of the story is "Don't try multi-tasking when setting up a computer".
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July 30, 2009
By Golnaz Esfandiari
Thousands of people, including opposition leaders Mir Hossein Musavi and Mehdi Karrubi, gathered at Tehran's Behesht Zahra Cemetery to mark the 40th day since the death of Neda Agha Soltan and a number of other Iranians who were killed during protests in Tehran on June 20.
It is not clear how many people died that day, but many Iranians are referring to it as "Bloody Saturday."
Witnesses told RFE/RL's Radio Farda that mourners at Behesht Zahra urged each other not to be afraid, and chanted "Allah Akbar" and "Death to the dictator".
Musavi was reportedly forced to leave the cemetery by the police a few minutes after he arrived.
One mourner said that security forces beat people with batons and arrested several mourners.
Among those arrested was internationally known filmmaker Jafar Panahi, who went to the cemetery to lay flowers at the graves of Neda and others who lost their lives in the brutal postelection crackdown. A female documentary maker, Mahnaz Mohammadi, was also arrested.
Remembering Neda, Others Killed
Most of the clashes and arrests were reported at the grave of 27-year-old Neda Agha Soltan, who was shot dead by security forces. A video of her last minutes was captured on a mobile phone and quickly posted on video-sharing websites.
The footage has been viewed by millions of people around the world, and made Neda an iconic symbol of the anti-Ahmadinejad protests that followed his disputed June 12 reelection.
Neda's mother told Radio Farda on July 29 that she and her family were planning to visit the grave. But some sources quoted her as saying on July 30 that for "some reasons" she would not go to the cemetery.
Musavi and Karrubi have asked the authorities to allow them and their supporters to gather at Tehran's Grand Mosala mosque on July 30.
Witnesses told RFE/RL a number of mourners made their way from the cemetery to the Mosala Mosque, where a heavy security presence was reported. Some mourners flashed victory signs and chanted slogans as police tried to disperse them.
Musavi, who was welcomed at the cemetery by his supporters with chants of "Ya Hossein, Mir Hossein," said during a July 27 meeting with teachers that people should be allowed to mourn in public.
"We don't want to do anything; we don't want to have speeches; we just want to gather at the Mosala that has been built with a multimillion budget, we would like to use it," Musavi said.
"The 13 million people you said voted for me, we say no more. Although we know that you turned the vote upside-down, never mind. But they also have the right to use the Mosala. It has been built with their money. Let us gather there and read the Koran. We won't chant any slogans; we will read the Koran."
The Interior Ministry, however, turned down the request.
Demanding Justice
Iranian officials have said that about 30 people died in the postelection unrest. But rights groups believe the real number of dead to be higher.
In recent days, authorities have informed some families about the deaths of loved ones in prison or in some of the peaceful demonstrations that took place following the announcement of the election results.
The French media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on July 29 urged the Iranian authorities to shed light on the death of a former journalist, Alireza Eftekhari, who died on June 15.
RSF says the he exact circumstances of his death are still not known, but that the group has been told he died as a result of cerebral hemorrhaging after being beaten. Eftekhari's family received his body about a month after his death.
A number of clerics and reformists, including former President Mohammad Khatami, have condemned the postelection crackdown, including the killing and the jailing of hundreds of protesters, key reformist figures, and journalists.
Khatami on July 30 denounced what he said were "crimes" being committed against those who protested against Ahmadinejad's reelection.
Iranian authorities have announced that 20 people will go on trial this weekend for their role in the protests. They face serious charges, including carrying out bombings, possessing weapons, and attacking security forces.
RFE/RL's Radio Farda broadcaster Armand Mostofi contributed to this report
Source: http://www.rferl.org/content/Iranian_Police_Arrest_Mourners_In_Cemetery_Memorial/1788959.html
Copyright (c) 2009. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036.
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(ii) an irrevocable standby letter of credit from a financial institution acceptable to
Northern in an amount not to exceed 3 months of estimated service charges, including the
value of gas related to gas loaned under deferred delivery rate schedules, plus an amount
equal to the highest monthly volume of imbalance owed by the shipper during the previous
12 months valued at up to the highest basis adjusted NYMEX futures price in the next 12
month period;
(iii) cash in an amount not to exceed 3 months of estimated service charges, including the value
of gas related to gas loaned under deferred delivery rate schedules, plus an amount equal
to the highest monthly volume of imbalance owed by the shipper during the previous
12 months valued at up to the highest basis adjusted NYMEX futures price in the next
12 month period; or
(iv) other security acceptable to Northern.
Security, as set forth in (a) and (b) above, is hereinafter referred to as "Security."
For purposes of cash Security under either (a) (iii) or (b) (iii) above, Shipper may designate
an interest-bearing escrow account to be established and owned by Northern. Shipper shall be
entitled to receive the interest on the cash Security held in the account.
For purposes of "Security" under this Section 46, the value of gas shall be based on an amount
up to the highest of 1) the basis adjusted NYMEX futures price or the posted Midpoint Price for
"Northern, demarc" as published in the Daily Price Survey of the "Gas Daily," whichever is
applicable for the withdrawal period, 2) the average monthly basis adjusted NYMEX futures price
during the next 12 calendar month period, or 3) the basis adjusted NYMEX futures price for the
period of injection. In addition, the value of gas that may be included in Security shall be
limited to: (i) the outstanding value of any gas loaned to a Shipper, and/or (ii) the value of
the gas to be loaned for the upcoming month. This means that the Shipper shall provide such
Security to Northern for the value of gas that has already been loaned and/or one month's value of
storage gas to be loaned.
If the value of either imbalance gas or storage gas loaned to Shipper decreases after Security has
been provided, Shipper may agree that Northern may continue to hold such Security. Additionally,
security levels shall not be revised more than weekly
To permit Northern to conduct a creditworthiness review, a Shipper shall, upon request by
Northern, render to Northern: (i) a completed credit application, and (ii) complete financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or, for
non-U.S.-based Shippers, prepared in accordance with equivalent principles. Upon requesting
transportation service, Northern may require a Shipper to submit a completed credit application
unless it has previously submitted such to Northern within the last twelve (12) months. If a
Shipper elects to provide an irrevocable standby letter of credit or cash Security, the
completed credit application and financial statement requirement is waived by Northern.
Northern shall have the right to review a Shipper's creditworthiness on an ongoing basis and
Shipper shall provide, upon Northern's request, updated financial statements periodically in order
to determine the continuing creditworthiness of a Shipper. Shipper shall have at least 3 business
days to respond to Northern's request for financial statements. Upon review of the Shipper's
financial statements, Northern shall determine if the Shipper is creditworthy. If the Shipper is
determined to be non-creditworthy, Northern may require Security as set forth herein. Shipper
shall have at least 5 business days from Northern's written request to pay Northern for one month
of service in advance. Shipper shall have at least 30 days to provide the next three (3) months
of Security to continue service. If the Shipper fails to provide the required Security within
these time periods, Northern may suspend service immediately. In addition, Northern will provide
at least 30 days written notice to Shipper and the Commission that it will terminate service
if the Shipper fails to provide the required Security.


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Stargate Worlds: We're still working!
April 7, 2009
Stargate Worlds: We're still working!
There have been a lot of questions about our game development and I know some of you are wondering what's going on. Here's our official position:
The Lights are Still On and Stargate Worlds Development Continues
I've been asked from many corners lately to provide an official response to a story circulated by Gateworld.net. I spoke with Darren Sumner, the author of the story, soon after it was posted and gave him a detailed response to the article which he decided not to publish.
Our official response is that the lights here are still on and the development team is working hard every day to get this game built. Team members are in the office seven days a week to deliver Stargate Worlds. Brad Wright is the Stargate expert and a creative consultant on Stargate Worlds who advises us on the story; unfortunately we had not recently updated him on our progress or the impact from the current global economic crisis, and he was not fully aware of the continuing progress on our game.
It's true that the production of Stargate Worlds has been significantly impacted by the greatest worldwide economic downturn in decades, but we are still raising enough money from angel investors to keep the dev team working.
We are currently negotiating several deals that will cover our financial responsibilities and fund the remainder of development. When we sign those deals, you'll hear about it. Until then, we'll keep building Stargate Worlds, because right now, that's the only thing that matters to us.
We've posted this statement on the community page at StargateWorlds.com to let our fans know that we're still hard at work on the game. You can attribute this quote to me, Kevin Balentine, Senior Marketing Manager for FireSky / Stargate Worlds.


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KIEV, Ukraine, Jan. 29 (UPI) -- The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, met for a second day of an emergency parliamentary session to consider an amnesty bill.
During a brief recess on Wednesday, First Deputy Parliament Speaker Ihor Kaletnik said that "These negotiations are quite successful, and we hope that we will be able to vote for this bill at 1600 [4 p.m. local time]."
The amnesty bill would grant amnesty to protesters arrested during "Euro Maidan" rallies, held primarily in the capital city of Kiev.
Demonstrations began in November 2013 following President Viktor Yanukovych's announcement that Ukraine would not join the EU and have continued for months, despite the freezing temperatures and threat of violence. Protesters at "Euro Maidan" rallies, led by the government opposition parties, have voiced their opposition to Ukraine's economic ties to Russia and have demanded the removal of the president.
Parliament's amnesty bill would be another step by the government to appease government protesters. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov announced his resignation, and parliament repealed anti-protest laws that were passed on January 16.
Opposition leader and Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reforms party member Vitali Klitschko wrote on his party's website that President Yanukovych's resignation would be "a logical step."
[Interfax Ukraine News Agency] [CNN]


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Octomom Strips Off Clothes (And Pride) For Dollar Bills In Florida
Now I know what you're thinking – "Why on God's green earth would I want to see Nadya Suleman naked on a stage?" And honestly, there really isn't a good answer. The thought of it, actually, kinda makes me throw up a bit in my mouth.
Yet, here we are about to look at these photos. I guess it's just human nature. In all honesty though, the photos where she is under the ugly lights she don't look half bad. Then I hit the pics of her in good lighting, and it looks like if she dances too much her uterus might fall out. Which is not good, but I'm pretty sure that's how strippers look in Florida.
Either way, if you're brave enough and have a strong stomach, you can find the pictures here at Cherryplucker.com and TMZ . But, remember, you've been warned.


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Holt headlines class of '14 surprise breakouts
Red Sox utility man is one of many big leaguers stepping out from shadows this year
By Caitlin Swieca / MLB.com
The improbable story of Brock Holt added another chapter on Tuesday when the utility man made an incredible catch in center field to help preserve a 2-1 Red Sox victory over the Twins. Holt, who came into the season with just 144 career plate appearances, has burst onto the scene by hitting .333/.375/.476 for Boston this year in 162 plate appearances.
Holt hasn't been the only player to come out of the blue and produce this season. Here are a few other players around the league who have made surprise surges in 2014.
• Yangervis Solarte had never seen Major League action before this season, but he has adjusted remarkably quick. Solarte, the Yankees' starting third baseman, has the second highest on-base plus slugging percentage on the team, trailing only first baseman Mark Teixeira. In 62 games this season, Solarte has batted .274 and slugged .420 and has been a consistent presence at the hot corner for the Bronx Bombers.
• Dee Gordon has been a part-time producer in Los Angeles since 2011, but the Dodgers' infielder has had a breakout year on the basis of his 36 steals. He has already surpassed his career high of 32, set in 2012, and his speed alone should put him into consideration for an All-Star nod. Gordon has also flashed some power with seven home runs and has been a steady contributor with his .285 batting average.
• Grant Green, although he was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on June 7, was a huge addition to the Angels' lineup during his month-long callup beginning at the start of May. Green logged a .359 batting average and .842 OPS in 64 plate appearances for the Angels, who have surged into second place in the American League West.
• Charlie Blackmon, in his first year as an everyday starter in Colorado's outfield, had an incredibly hot start to the season, batting over .400 through his first 23 games of the season. He has cooled off somewhat since then, but his .847 OPS and 12 home runs are second only to Troy Tulowitzki on the Rockies.
• Alfredo Simon has been a pleasant surprised for a battered Cincinnati team. The righty was inserted into the Reds' rotation after Mat Latos' return from offseason surgery was delayed, and although Latos has returned, Simon beat out Tony Cingrani for a permanent spot as a starter. The 33-year-old has amassed a 9-3 record and 2.95 ERA over 13 starts. It's a marked improvement over his only other year seeing extended action as a starter (2011 in Baltimore), when Simon owned a 4.90 ERA.
• Garrett Richards had an ERA above 4.00 in each of the first three years of his career. In 2014, the Angels made him a full-time starter for the first time, and he has produced accordingly with a 2.87 ERA and 6-2 record in his 14 starts.
• Will Smith spent the 2013 season shuttling between Kansas City and Triple-A Omaha as a part-time MLB starter. Milwaukee traded for him in the offseason and moved him into the bullpen, and the lefty has responded well. Smith carries a 1.10 ERA in 36 relief appearances. He's struck out 41 batters in 32 2/3 innings.
• Jean Machi was a solid reliever for the Giants last season, but he's taken things to another level in 2014. He has a 0.29 ERA over 31 innings pitched in relief for first-place San Francisco.
• Dallas Keuchel had a 5.15 ERA as a part-time starter for Houston last year. In 2014, he's hit his stride, compiling an 8-3 record for the Astros while maintaining a .992 WHIP.
• Josh Harrison has been a pleasant surprise for the Pirates, who have struggled in the early going after earning a National League Wild Card berth last season. Through 53 games, Harrison has batted .303, allowing the Bucs to delay promoting hot prospect Gregory Polanco.
Caitlin Swieca 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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Frank Batten Sr.
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) – Frank Batten Sr., who built a communications empire that spanned newspapers and cable television and created The Weather Channel, died Thursday. He was 82.
Batten, the retired chairman of privately held Landmark Communications and a former chairman of the board of The Associated Press, died in Norfolk after a prolonged illness, Landmark Vice Chairman Richard F. Barry III said.
A visionary executive who earned a reputation for spotting media trends, Batten was at the forefront of development of cable television in the 1960s. He served as AP board chairman from 1982-87.
He developed The Weather Channel in the 1980s while other media leaders scoffed at the idea that people would watch programming devoted solely to weather. In 2008, Landmark sold the channel to NBC Universal and two private equity firms for $3.5 billion.
The company had put its other businesses up for sale but suspended those plans amid the faltering economic conditions.
With a fortune estimated at $2.3 billion, Batten ranked 190th on Forbes magazine's 2008 list of the 400 richest Americans. In 2009, Batten received the Virginia Press Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
Aage Bohr
COPENHAGEN (AP) – Aage Bohr, a nuclear physics professor and Nobel laureate like his famed father Niels Bohr, died Tuesday. He was 87.
The death was announced by the institute named after his father where Aage Bohr was a professor of physics. A cause of death was not immediately known.
Bohr became the second Dane to be awarded the Nobel Prize for physics in 1975. His father, Niels Bohr, who was a colleague and close friend of Albert Einstein, was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics for nuclear research in 1922.
Juanita Brooks
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – New Orleans blues and jazz singer Juanita Brooks, who performed at popular clubs in her hometown and all over the world, has died. A family friend said she was in her 50s.
Brooks died sometime between Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, said family friend Benny Jones. Details surrounding the singer's death have not yet been released, but Jones said Brooks was recovering from a recent back surgery. He wasn't sure if that was related to her death.
Jones has been friends with Brooks for more than 30 years and is the booking agent for the Treme Brass Band, which performed with Brooks often.
Robert H. Miller
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – Robert H. Miller, a former Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice, died Thursday. He was 90.
The court said Miller died at a Topeka hospital, but that the family declined to disclose the cause of death.
Miller was appointed to the court in 1975 by Gov. Robert Bennett. He served as chief justice from September 1988 until he retired from the bench in September 1990.
His legal career began in 1946, after four years in the Army. He went on to serve as Paola city attorney and Miami County attorney. He became a Miami County district court judge in 1961, then a federal magistrate in 1969.
After retiring from the bench, Miller served on the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission.


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Interviews with 22-year-old athletes don't ordinarily produce profound messages or perspectives on life and its meaning. But we might come to expect the extraordinary from Robert Turbin.
The Seattle Seahawks' rookie running back is a marvel of mass and velocity, with a quick burst to the line and biceps stolen from an animated action hero.
He's winning fans already with his play. After an impressive breakaway during Tuesday's minicamp, teammates started yelling their approval: "The Turbinator," they called him.
Regardless how this team progresses this season, Robert Turbin deserves that kind of support.
In a conversation after the Hawks drafted him in the fourth round out of Utah State, he sketched in some of his life's details.
When he was 5, an older sister, afflicted with multiple sclerosis, died. And last February, his older brother Lonnie, who was dealing with drug addiction, was shot and killed in Oakland. An ex-convict named Debonair Dobbz has been charged with the murder.
And for much of the time in between those traumatic events, Robert Turbin helped serve as caregiver for his sister Tiffany, 11 years his elder, who has severe cerebral palsy.
"I started taking care of her on my own when I was 8 years old – I was in third grade," Turbin said after the draft. "She's in a wheelchair; the only thing she can move is her head. My role was to feed her when it was time to feed her and give her water and change diapers and put her to sleep – pretty much do everything that you would do with a newborn baby. That was my role whenever my dad was gone or at work."
Turbin said these are "lessons in life" that have caused him to become a responsible man. "A lot of guys my age may be immature and trying to find their way, trying to find out who they are," he said. "I think the things I've gone through have helped me get where I am."
So, there were never any questions such as, "Why me?"
"No," he said. "I don't want to get all biblical on you, but one thing I learned in church is that God will never put too much on you that you can't handle."
His focus at the moment is to learn the game as an understudy to Seahawks star back Marshawn Lynch, whose tough running style is a template for Turbin to emulate.
He was the Western Athletic Conference offensive player of the year, rushing for 1,517 yards and 19 touchdowns. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll liked the idea of Turbin as a sub for Lynch, considering their similar punishing styles.
"Every day I'm just trying to learn; that's the biggest thing," Turbin said. He shied from comparisons to Lynch because "he's a great running back and I'm just trying to be the best I can."
Besides, Turbin already has a hero and role model: his father.
"He's definitely someone I want to mirror myself after," he said of his dad, a retired truck mechanic. "When I was a little kid, probably 6 or 7, people asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, and I said that I wanted to be just like my dad."
So, you talk to Turbin and quickly forget he's 22, and not some old-soul wise man who has navigated through a lifetime of challenges.
via Hawks' 'Turbinator' wise beyond years | Seattle Seahawks – The News Tribune.


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Wheatfield man pleads guilty to stealing $13,713 from mother
LOCKPORT – A Wheatfield man was approved for court-supervised drug treatment Monday after pleading guilty to the theft of $13,713.51 by stealing his mother's credit cards and checkbook.
Michael H. Corey, 28, of Gary Drive, pleaded guilty to third-degree grand larceny. Niagara County Judge Matthew J. Murphy III told him he faces up to seven years in prison if he fails in the treatment program, but his charge will be reduced to a misdemeanor with no jail if he succeeds.
Assistant District Attorney Kevin D. Canali said Corey rang up $12,958.56 in purchases on his mother's American Express Blue card between Nov. 30 and Feb. 11. He also made $204.95 in purchases with a stolen HSBC Mastercard on March 22, and forged and cashed $550 in checks on his mom's KeyBank account. Full restitution to the banks is part of the plea-bargain.
At a previous court appearance, Corey said he has been using opiates since he was 17 or 18.