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Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Canadian Rail Workers Strike Ban!
CANADA'S federal government was expected to introduce back-to-work legislation on Monday aimed at forcing striking Canadian Pacific (CP) railway employees to return to their jobs.
Talks broke down on Sunday afternoon between the Teamsters Canada union representatives and CP management. Both sides rejected a proposal made by a government-appointed arbitrator.
The 4,800 workers began a legal strike last Wednesday, walking off the job and shutting down CPs freight service across the country. But talks have continued after Labour Minister Lisa Raitt, under pressure from farmers to move grain, gave notice that Ottawa would legislate the employees back to work as early as Monday if the two sides couldnt reach their own deal.
A Teamsters statement on Sunday said: The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service is no longer involved in the negotiations process between Canadian Pacific (CP) and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) since 1400 Eastern Time.
There is no other meeting planned with CP for the moment. In brief, the talks are stalled. Unfortunately, the company negotiated in bad faith despite Minister Raitts wishes, said Doug Finnson, Vice-President of Teamsters Canada Rail Conference. Canadian Pacific was hiding behind the Federal Government since the very beginning of the process.
The union statement contined: The Teamsters Union made sure that the commuter trains in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal were operated properly and had no impact on the commuters. Lets recall that CP rail disagreed with this proposal at first, but changed their mind after a meeting with Minister Raitt. It appears that the strike will continue as long as the back to work legislation is not passed. We know a back-to-work legislation is unavoidable, explained Finnson. But the fatigue management issues will have to be addressed because it could have important consequences on the members.
Teamsters Canadas President Robert Bouvier is outraged by the attitude shown toward those who make the success of the rail company. He said on Sunday: Canadian Pacific wants to tackle a pension plan that workers have accumulated over years of hard work. The company is hiding behind the usual excuse: i.e. that the company should be more and more profitable. Meanwhile, the workers suffer the consequences!
The union noted: CP proposed significant reductions for TCRCs members. Meanwhile management within the same pension plan are scheduled for increases despite contributing nearly half of what our members contribute.
A Saturday union statement had said: Negotiations are ongoing with Canadian Pacific (CP) and will likely continue through the weekend. The Teamster Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) bargaining committee is meeting with conciliators and with the employer today. Pensions, fatigue management and work rules are still at issue.
TCRC vice-president Doug Finnson said: I cant help but wonder if the proxy battle within the CP Board of Directors has some life left in it. I get the sense there is a conflict behind the scenes and it may now be affecting the CP bargaining position at a critically important time.
Finnson commended the behaviour of the workers on the picket lines. No incident has been reported, he said. The 5000 workers we represent are disciplined. Im very proud of them.
Dozens of photos were posted on the Teamsters Canada Twitter page, and moral is high among the striking workers. Thanks to the support from our members, we stand united and strong, said Finnson.
Teamsters Canada president Robert Bouvier has an explanation on what is behind CPs attempt to reduce pensions. He declared: I think theres only one reason theyre asking for these concessions: to further enrich a handful of shareholders at the expense of workers. CP workers strike is in a way a battle for all Canadian workers.
Last Thursday, a union statement announced: Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) president Rex Beatty is 100 per cent behind the 4,800 CP workers who have been off the job since 0001 a.m. Wednesday. The battle these workers are waging is of utmost importance, said Beatty. CP is trying to drastically cut pensions, but were going to do our best not to let them do it.
The National Union of Public and government Employees (NUPGE) on Monday urged support for the striking Teamsters. It called on members: Send an email to Labour Minister - back-to-work legislation doesnt work!
'The governments repeated attempts to undermine the bargaining position of workers from airlines, to postal service to rail service through back-to-work legislation is a violation of workers fundamental right to free collective bargaining. James Clancy, NUPGE National President.
A NUPGE statement said: After securing a 95 per cent mandate, the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), which represents some 4,800 workers at Canadian Pacific, are off the job after management at Canadian Pacific refused to remove several concessions from the bargaining table.
The union has been open about its commitment to negotiate a fair deal in order to end the strike but with federal back-to-work legislation already in the wings, it is unclear if this will happen. On Tuesday, May 22, the night before the strike began, Minister Lisa Rait indicated that she was optimistic a deal could be reached. When asked whether or not she was working on back-to-work legislation, she suggested she was letting negotiations take their natural course.
Within 24 hours, she warned both sides to adopt one of three options reach a deal, go volunarily to binding arbitration, or accept 120 days of further mediation or face back-to-work legislation. This knee jerk reaction to labour disputes is typical of the Conservative government and this minister, says James Clancy, National President of the 340,000-member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE).
The Conservatives have no idea how to resolve conflict only know how to rachet it up, Clancy continued. In threatening this back-to-work legislation, they have just given CP no real reason to sit at the table and negotiate fairly. Its a clear and growing sign that workers cannot trust this government to operate in good faith.
The National Union stands in solidarity with the 4,800 striking Teamsters in their fight for a fair settlement, which includes a strong and decent pension plan. You are fighting not only for yourselves but for the retirement security of all workers.
Separately, Clancy condemned Quebecs Bill 78, calling it a repressive law which imposes unconstitutional limits on the fundamental rights and freedoms of assembly, association and expression.
NUPGE is urging the Charest government to agree to independent mediation to help resolve the ongoing dispute with students in Quebec.
More than 170,000 post-secondary students have been on strike for 15 weeks over the governments decision to increase tuition fees by 75 per cent over the next 5 years.
Since the start of the dispute the government has refused to negotiate in good faith and instead has sought court injunctions and used threats in an attempt to force students back to school. Just last Friday, the government rammed emergency legislation (Bill 78) through the National Assembly which sets strict regulations governing public protests and student groups that organize them, including heavy financial penalties (up to $125,000) for violations.
NUPGE National President Clancy condemned Bill 78, calling it a repressive law which imposes unconstitutional limits on the fundamental rights and freedoms of assembly, association and expression.
All Canadians should be shocked and concerned by the Charest governments attack on the fundamental rights of students and all Quebecers."
Bill 78 has only escalated the dispute. The Charest government must stop bullying students, rescind the legislation and agree to help from an independent mediator.
For the last twenty years, NUPGE has called on the federal government to pass legislation (a Canada Post-Secondary Education Act) to establish criteria which would ensure the affordability, accessibility, quality, accountability and public administration of post-secondary education across the country. The evidence is clear that sky-high tuition fees and debt increase income inequality and harm Canadas society and economy
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Rolando Street Fair
The Rolando Street Fair is our community's favorite annual event and the best intimate street fair in San Diego County. Organized and run by a team of selfless volunteers, this major attraction draws crowds of many thousands. The Fair boasts a great musical line-up every year and offers tons of food, arts and crafts, and service booths for the entire family. Located on pretty Rolando Blvd. between towering Silk Oaks (planted over 75 years ago) you can spend the day enjoying our neighborhood, meeting old friends, and making new ones!
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I just read a new Maya Banks erotic novella called Soul Possession, which is part of the Men Out of Uniform anthology. Talk about a scorcher; the last Banks romance I read was part of the sexy, suspenseful Kelly Series, and her latest Highlander book was just released. Both of those are sexy, but they're not nearly as highly-charged and erotic as this novella.
One thing I've discovered over the years is that sometimes I'm in the mood for something…more. Sort of like when my husband and I watch NCIS with our son during the week, but catch up on Dexter by ourselves on the weekend. I'm intrigued by the imagination of an author who can spin a good yarn, yet cast it with such a wide array of intensity. Sometimes, I like a little erotic fantasy in my romance.
And I'm pretty certain I'm not alone. Let's look at three of Ms. Banks's other erotic stories.
Sweet Possession is your classic pop star-bodyguard scenario—on steroids. Lyric Jones is a "spoiled pop star who loves hard and fast, always outrunning her past and the nightmares that haunt her." She's into groupies and lots of folks in her bed; quite frankly, her life sounds exhausting. Connor Malone is her bodyguard and a one-woman man. He's not thrilled with babysitting her and "relishes taming Lyric and showing her what it's like to be possesses—body and soul—by one man."
When everyone had left, Connor turned and planted his palms on the table in front of her. "Let me get something straight. You didn't hire me. You can't fire me. You have nothing I want or need. I don't give a shit if you like me. I don't particularly like you. It's my job to keep you safe, and I'm going to do just that. Which means you're going to listen to everything I tell you.
How utterly ridiculous that she flinched when he'd baldly said he didn't like her. Like that should come as a surprise? Nobody liked her. People tolerated her. They used her. But they didn't like her. Why should Connor Malone be any different? Why did she want him to be?
I've always been of the opinion that great sex should accompany a great story rather than a mediocre story filling in the gaps between explosive bouts of acrobatic, crazy sex. Real life is messy, sloppy and physical; literature should be, too. The passage above makes Sweet Possession worth the read to me. It gives me a point of connection with the characters and the story, something I can relate to and something that compels me to find out what happens in the end. I suppose from an erotica perspective, it's pretty vanilla since it's just one man and one woman, and no bondage—but again, I found it easy to relate to and a story that sparked my imagination.
Four Play is a twofer of books from Maya Banks and Shayla Black. The Banks story is called "Pillow Talk," and is about a woman named Zoe Michaels. Zoe's boyfriend Chase is a firefighter, just like her other two roommates, Brody and Tate.
Then one night, Chase reveals his number one fantasy: for Zoe to perform an everything-goes striptease in front of his buddies. A turn-on for them means a turn-on for him. And for Zoe? It proves to be even more, and it opens the door for a secret desire of her own to come true.
Are you already fanning your face like I am? The opening line sets the tone:
"Zoe Michaels climbed on top of Chase Hilliard, their sweat-slicked bodies humming with arousal."
But it's when they decide to voice their fantasies, and actually play them through, that set me to squirming.
"This is the only time I'll say it. I don't want to ruin your fantasy with the intrusion of reality. This is for you. All for you. If at any time you don't want what we're offering, if you want us to stop for any reason, just say so. We'll push. We're more than willing to push you as far as you want to go, but you get to say when, okay?"
She swallowed and nodded, and then he leaned in and kissed her. His tongue swiped gently over her lips and delved inside, tasting her, offering reassurance for what was to come.
She loved him for this. For being secure enough in their relationship to give her something she'd only fantasized about and for taking such care in the execution.
This line sums up what trips me up about these types of fantasies:
"Were you getting jealous? I mean, did it bother you to see me with other men? Because …"
I like how Banks leaves us hanging for a minute. Even her characters have to face that moment of "Well …" The journalist in me wants to find these characters and find out how they would really deal with the emotional side of having a permanent third (or fourth) body in bed. The wife in me thinks I might need to step up my A-game.
And have a look at this passage from Soul Possession:
He and Rick dated separate women. It wasn't like they went around all the time looking for a threesome. But they'd both looked at Jessie and neither of them was going to bow out. So the only recourse they had was to seduce her together. Which, well, was weird, but hell, he wasn't going to step aside so Rick could put the moves on her.
Really? That was their only recourse? Ever heard of a fistfight out in the parking lot? Rock-paper-scissors? Dibs? Oh, to be the woman so stunning that two hunky, testosterone-laden cops brandishing big guns would decide to share you rather than giving up a part of you? Sigh …
I think women have come a long way, and erotic romance proves that we have an active fantasy life just like the boys do. But I do think some actions, just like some words, can't be taken back. But women's erotica can give you a wonderful, guilt- and STD-free fantasy. Who knows, maybe you'll learn something to share with your partner. Or partners.
Dolly Sickles is a Southerner with a lifelong penchant for storytelling. Her Secret Squirrel identity is Dolly Sickles, but she also writes romance as Becky Moore, and in the spring of 2012, her first children's book will be published as Dolly Dozier. She's an avid reader of all literature, but she takes refuge in the romance genre, where despite the most grandiose, exhilarating, strange, and unlikely plot that's out there, every story has a happy ending.


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Sub-glacial basin seen as potential trigger for ice shelf collapse
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SUMMIT COUNTY — Ice-penetrating radar has hlep scientists discover a mile-deep sub-glacial basin beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet near the Weddell Sea. The location, shape and texture of the basin — about the size of New Jersey — suggest that this region of the ice sheet is at a greater risk of collapse than previously thought.
"If we were to invent a set of conditions conducive to retreat of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, this would be it," said Don Blankenship, senior research scientist at The University of Texas at Austin's Institute for Geophysics and co-author on the new paper.
"With its smooth bed that slopes steeply toward the interior, we could find no other region in West Antarctica more poised for change than this newly discovered basin at the head of the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf. The only saving grace is that losing the ice over this new basin would only raise sea level by a small percentage of the several meters that would result if the entire West Antarctic Ice Sheet destabilized."
The research team members at The University of Texas at Austin compared data from the newly discovered basin to data they previously collected from other parts of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet that also appear highly vulnerable, including Pine Island Glacier and Thwaites Glacier. Although the amount of ice stored in the new basin is less than the ice stored in previously studied areas, it might be closer to a tipping point.
"This is a significant discovery in a region of Antarctica that at present we know little about," said Professor Martin Siegert of the University of Edinburgh, who led the project. "The area is on the brink of change, but it is impossible to predict what the impact of this change might be without further work enabling better understanding of how the West Antarctic Ice Sheet behaves."
The seaward edge of the newly discovered basin lies just inland of the ice sheet's grounding line, where streams of ice flowing toward the sea begin to float.
Two features of the basin, which is entirely below sea level, are particularly worrisome to scientists: First, like a cereal bowl, its edges slope down steeply. If the grounding line begins to retreat upstream, seawater will replace it and more ice will begin to float.
The study's authors predict that this positive feedback mechanism would sustain retreat of the ice sheet until eventually all of the ice filling the basin goes afloat. Second, the bed of the basin on which the ice rests is smooth. There are few big bumps, or "pinning points," to hold back sliding ice.
The newly discovered basin covers 20,000 square kilometers (7,700 square miles), nearly the size of New Jersey, and is well below sea level, nearly 2 kilometers (about 1.2 miles) deep in places.
In a related paper published simultaneously in the journal Nature, computer models reveal that the Weddell Sea region may experience warmer ocean conditions at the end of the 21st century, which could provide the trigger for ice sheet change.
The study, published this week in the journal Nature Geoscience, was carried out in a collaboration led by the University of Edinburgh with the British Antarctic Survey and the Universities of Aberdeen, Exeter and York, as well as The University of Texas at Austin.


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ESPN.com's national college basketball bloggers take a look at the "major rebuilding job" Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak faces with the Runnin' Utes.
Only four players return from Jim Boylen's rocky conclusion with the program.
— Ex-Ute Eric Weddle and Bob Sanders are "working together" in San Diego.
— Former Baylor receiver may be considering a transfer to Utah.
— A quick take on Utah football by ESPN.com's Ted Miller.
— Check out recent interviews from Utah football with ESPN 700.


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Governor-General Quentin Bryce has been given a bonus six months in Government House.
Julia Gillard announced today that The Queen - on the Prime Minister's advice - had agreed Ms Bryce would serve for an extended term until March 2014.
''The Governor-General has carried out her duties with distinction,'' Ms Gillard said in a statement.
Ms Bryce was appointed as Australia's 25th Governor-General in September 2008 for a five year term, which was due to end late next year — around the time the federal election is expected.
So far, Australia's first female governor-general has delivered 668 speeches, attended 1029 separate events throughout Australia, 606 separate events overseas and hosted 564 official functions.
Ms Bryce has also received 746 callers and assented to 679 pieces of legislation passed by the Federal Parliament.
The conventional term of a governor-general is five years, however former governor-general Bill Hayden also served an extended term, from 1989 to 1996.
Ninian Stephen also served from 1982 to 1989.
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott welcomed the extension of Ms Bryce's term, saying the Governor-General had served with distinction.
"The Governor-General has maintained a busy schedule here and overseas and has helped hundreds of thousands of Australians and thousands of organisations better appreciate their role in our national life," Mr Abbott said.
"We know that Her Excellency will continue to bring credit to the office of Governor-General and Mr Bryce will continue to provide support to her service."


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How many players have bailed out of the program?
Nine players from last year's team have transferred to other schools, taking advantage of the NCAA's decision to suspend rules intended to discourage such moves. (Transfers normally have to sit out a season, but the NCAA is allowing them to play right away for other programs because of the extraordinary circumstances.)
The mostly highly regarded player to leave is junior running back Silas Redd, a starter last year who rushed for more than 1,200 yards. He's gone to Southern Cal. Other players in the Penn State diaspora have taken their talents to LSU, Cal, Florida State, and other schools. Illinois, which lured away offensive tackle Ryan Nowicki, sent eight assistants to State College looking to land transfers, according to Sports Illustrated. Besides established players, some recruits who had pledged to Penn State decommited.


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Barcelona greats on Josep Guardiola's legacy
On Guardiola the Barcelona player …
Xavi Hernández
I was 11 when I joined, so it was the golden age of the 'Dream Team'. I arrived in '91 and that Barcelona team had already won a league and been given the name 'Dream Team'. The philosophy was to deal with all opponents the same way. You had a number on your back. If that number was four, you were Guardiola. So my point of reference was Guardiola.
Johan Cruyff
He was a player without much physique: long and thin; he couldn't defend. But he had vision, and that's one of the most important things. He instantly understood [me] as he had a very good football mentality.
On Guardiola the coach …
Johan Cruyff
I am most proud of how many players that I coached became coaches themselves, the sort of football they play, and how they approach football. It's for the love of the game, helping someone, helping someone improve. The biggest example is Guardiola, of course, who has expressed himself in an extremely good way.
He's always been faithful to his way of thinking, always with respect for the people working with him and around him. He's never stubborn. In his mind he's always been a player, so even though he's boss he still feels part of the group.
Gerard Piqué
Every training session with Pep was a lesson. He knows so much about football, and from day one on we learned more and more about this sport. We experienced four incredible years with him, and I think it was the best four years of the club because we won so many trophies. He has to be thanked for everything he has done for this club.
Éric Abidal
Sometimes there are risks to be taken and you have to be daring. Pep Guardiola dared to impose his style of play and defied the difficulties he faced. The difficulty lay in teaching people to keep the ball longer than ever before. That's what caused a huge change in football and has inspired many teams to try to play like Barça since.


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They say a picture is worth 1000 words. Indeed the gallery below depicts certain historical moments, capturing their essence accurately and effectively. Each high quality photograph tells its own story about people, places and events that changed the course of history. A must-see for all photography and history enthusiasts…
Hotel owner pouring acid in the pool while black people swim in it, ca. 1964
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Top News Stories 2008-07-11 06:57:38
Front Page: Pakistan and UN to Investigate Bhutto, Austrian Cellar Captive Questioned, Missing Soldiers' Bodies Found
- Pakistan and UN to Investigate Bhutto:
Pakistan and the UN have agreed for the need to set up a UN panel to investigate the killing of Benazir Bhutto. A UN statement said a broad understanding between Pakistan and the UN had been reached, but further discussion was be required to move forward with the investigation. Pakistani's Foreign Minister said, "in principle we have decided to move on, but the modalities have to be discussed." Bhutto was twice prime minister of Pakistan, and was campaigning for the parliamentary elections when she killed in a suicide attack on a rally last December, setting off deadly riots around the country. Though five people have been arrested in connection with her killing, none have been convicted.
- Austrian Cellar Captive Questioned:
Prosecutors have questioned Elisabeth Fritzl, the woman held captive in an Austrian cellar for 24 years by her father. Part of the questioning was to determine how one of the seven babies she was forced to bear by her father had died. Josef Fritzl has confessed to incinerating the body of the dead baby, and a trial on all formal charges may start later this year.
- Missing Soldiers' Bodies Found:
The bodies of two US soldiers missing in Iraq for more than a year have been found, according to their families. The father of Army Sgt. Alex Jimenez, of MA, said the remains of his son and another soldier, Pvt. Byron W. Fouty, of Michigan, had been identified. The soldiers were kidnapped during an ambush in May 2007 in an unstable area area south of Baghdad known as the ''triangle of death.'' Fouty's stepfather said, ''Byron went to Iraq to help people who couldn't help themselves. I know their sacrifice was not for nothing. It was not in vain.''


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Gaming PC manufacturer VoodooPC has been acquired by HP. VoodooPC founder and occasional
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. HP was selected as an ideal strategic partner after Sood and his brother talked to various manufacturers and system OEMs including Dell. Talks of the acquisition began last July during the Tour de France in which Sood attended. The acquisition comes as a surprise as Sood never informed anyone that talks of the acquisition were taking place and remained secretive.
Sood states the reason for picking HP over other manufacturers as follows:
Even though you may not know it there is one thing about HP that makes them stand out among the rest: serious innovation. Backed by a $3.5+ billion dollar R&D budget, HP labs was generating an average of eleven unique patents a day. We're not talking about "supply chain innovations" either; they are sitting on a treasure trove of product innovations with massive potential. For me, getting a ticket into HP Labs would be like Charlie getting a ticket to Willy Wonka's Chocolate factory. I was relentless... Yes, HP was/is the company that both my brother and I agreed is the perfect match for Voodoo.
After the acquisition is completed VoodooPC will remain the same. Its offices will remain in Calgary with the same primary focus on building customized gaming machines. As a result of the acquisition Sood will become the Chief Technologists while Ravi Sood takes a new position as Director of Strategy for HP's gaming division.
There's no mention on how much VoodooPC was acquired for or how this will change HP's product portfolio
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Alienware was acquired by Dell earlier this year as well.
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CallFire Releases Long Code Text Messaging
CallFire, the complete telephony platform, releases "textable" virtual local numbers with SMS text messaging, automated attendant, phone tree, and virtual receptionist functionality.
(PRWEB) April 05, 2012
CallFire is pleased to announce the next evolution of the office business phone number with the release of "textable" local phone numbers. CallFire's ten digit SMS long codes, offer both call forwarding for voice and the power to send and receive SMS text messages.
CallFire's call tracking and local phone number platform allows a user to purchase a local or toll-free number, and configure that number to ring at your business. CallFire's hosted IVR technology allows users to setup complex phone trees, auto attendant, and virtual receptionist applications. It also enables customizable call routing. When the user is unavailable calls get routed to a personalized voice mail. Users also have the option to turn on the "accept transfer" feature if they want to accept calls on a case by case basis where rejected calls are sent to another voice module.
Expanding on CallFire's voice features, long code SMS text messaging allows users to generate a dynamic conversation with their clients on their main business line. Long code text messaging auto responses allow a business to respond to customer inquiries via automated text responses. The user can create an unlimited amount of responses to an unlimited amount of long code keywords.
Long code text messaging also allows users to build opt-in databases of client cell phone numbers. The business can use their office phone number to send offers and text coupons directly to their clients cell phone. With a ninety five percent open rate, SMS text marketing is the best way to break through the clutter of direct mail and email competing for a customer's attention.
Having dynamic call routing and SMS text messaging allows for several advantages. On the one hand, a user can configure the voice number to ring to your office between the hours of 9:00 to 5:00, while the same number can receive and auto-respond to incoming texts 24/7. The voice and customization allows the business to be receptive to their clients inquiries 24 hours a day.
CallFire is able to offer textable long codes at a rate that any business can afford. Local numbers are $1 per month, and each SMS text message is only billed at 3 cents.
For more information, visit http://www.callfire.com or call 877.897.FIRE.
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CallFire is a Text and Voice platform that helps businesses reach customers, drive revenue and increase sales. We make telephone messaging simple. CallFire products include Business Text Messaging, Voice Broadcast, Toll Free Numbers, Local Phone Numbers, Call Tracking, IVR, Power Dialing for agents and more. Call analytics enable our 50,000 users to reach customers more often using text marketing, virtual numbers, autodialers and mobile messaging. To learn more about how to Grow your Business, visit http://www.CallFire.com.
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Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by mr.vandehy, Aug 26, 2004.
hi im in denver colorado and want to say to everyone, howdie doodie!
Welcome Mr. Vandehy! (so formal! :D)
Hello from San Diego, CA. :)
Hi from England too!
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MADRID, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Five people were injured, and four cars gored, after a bull escaped from an enclosure at a fiesta in eastern Spain's Valencia province, officials say.
The bull's escape in the town of Gilet occurred Monday during the San Anton festival, which is marked by the blessing of the animals, ThinkSpain reported Tuesday.
Witnesses said the bull used his head to break down a barrier in his enclosure, which was set up in the town's main street. He then ran down the street, with spectators fleeing from him. He dented four cars.
Five spectators sustained minor injuries, including twisted ankles and bruised ribs. Two of them were treated and released at a hospital.
Some 100 spectators formed a human chain and helped herd the bull into his enclosure until event organizers could lasso the bull and load him into a truck.
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Born and raised in Orlando Fl. I was fortunate to go to the very first Orlando Magic game against the Nets. We lost the game, but I was a fan for life from that night on.
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Will Garrison considers himself an innovator. A missile systems engineer with Boeing's U.S. Missile Defense Program, Garrison is part of a visionary team working to develop new products and technologies to enhance U.S. national security measures.
Though Garrison's academic experiences as a double major in physics and mathematics at Emory & Henry provided a solid technical foundation for his career, Garrison credits the College's liberal arts approach—with a focus on developing critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills—as key to his success.
After graduating from Emory & Henry, Garrison enrolled in the graduate program at Georgia Tech's Aerospace Systems Design Laboratory. He felt well prepared to collaborate with classmates on projects such as constructing aircraft flight simulators, designing conceptual hypersonic missiles and working with GE engineers to design the next-generation Smart Grid.
"To compete on the world stage, we must learn to push boundaries, develop new and unexpected solutions to problems, and communicate what we learn to others," says Garrison, who earned his master's degree in 2011 and is now pursuing a Ph.D. from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. "We must become better thinkers. Emory & Henry is in the business of training bright minds to think, and I believe that I received excellent training."
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MEET ME IN MINNEAPOLIS: In N.Y., Bart Hubbuch reported U.S. Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan on Saturday ordered NFL owners and players "to meet with him July 19 in Minneapolis if they haven't been able to work out a settlement in the meantime." The NFL and players "would seem to need an agreement by around Friday to save the entire 2011 season as scheduled, but there was so little urgency exhibited by both parties that they recessed talks between the key figures over the weekend and won't resume until Tuesday at the earliest." News of the break in talks "didn't appear to go over well with Boylan, who made his announcement as he was departing on a previously-scheduled vacation." Boylan said that sides "were welcome to reach an agreement between themselves before July 19, a not-so-subtle hint to both parties that they should get back to the bargaining table" (N.Y. POST, 7/10). Boylan's date for the next mediation is "four days after the self-imposed deadline to start the preseason on time." He also ordered attorneys from both sides "to be ready to meet with him on the evening of July 18 'for an in-person agenda-setting session' that presumably would set the stage for meaningful, fruitful talks the following day." If the league and players "have not reached a deal by the time they are scheduled to meet with Boylan in Minneapolis, it could be bad news for training camps and perhaps even preseason games" (ESPN.com, 7/10).
NOT MUCH FRIDAY PROGRESS: NFL.com's Albert Breer reported owners and players "wrapped up a frustrating couple of days in Manhattan with 10 hours of talks Friday that didn't produce much." Sources said that there "was little to no progress on the core issues the parties had hoped to break through in constructing a new labor deal." There was scheduled to be some "communication between the parties over the weekend -- it's not considered a 'weekend off' -- but the next set of face-to-face labor talks won't occur" until today. Legal teams and staff from each side will meet today in Manhattan, "with the owners and players expected to join them Tuesday or Wednesday." Breer noted "adversely affecting Friday's talks was the late-morning ruling" from the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which "overturned U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson's April decision to issue an injunction to lift the lockout" (NFL.com, 7/10). In N.Y., Judy Battista cited a source as saying that the "timing of the court's opinion -- issued in the morning -- was 'awful' and 'not helpful' to the talks, unsettling them just as the sides hoped to finish discussions on the revenue split, the heart of the dispute." The source said that the court's decision "emboldened the hawks among both parties," even "inspiring some owners to want more concessions from players, and some on the players' side to want to press their case, with the prospect that the court could allow antitrust damages" (N.Y. TIMES, 7/9). Shortly after the ruling was announced, the two sides "issued a joint statement saying they were committed to resolving the labor impasse at the bargaining table" (WASHINGTON POST, 7/9).
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EYES ON THE CLOCK: Steelers S Ryan Clark after a conference call with other player reps on Friday said that he is "optimistic the longest labor stoppage in NFL history is close to getting settled." Clark: "People on the outside are getting more optimistic the more the media talks about it, but for those of us on the inside, for those of us in the know, we've been excited" (PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE, 7/9). But free agent LB Hunter Hillenmeyer, an alternate player rep for the Bears, said, "We are not on the cusp of a deal. The sides have gotten closer and we're continuing to talk and we're taking less breaks between talks. All of those things are good signs, but we don't want guys to think, 'Good, a deal is going to get done next week so I can start spending money like I would if I was going to be getting a paycheck in a month'" (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 7/10). In Boston, Greg Bedard noted when negotiations resume today, "both sides will be up against a real deadline." If the lockout goes past Friday, the preseason "would be in jeopardy." This week's talks are "not expected to include" Boylan, who went on vacation this weekend (BOSTON GLOBE, 7/9). In Denver, Jeff Legwold wrote under the header, "Clock Ticking For NFL To Get A Deal" (DENVER POST, 7/10). Agent Pat Dye Jr. on Friday said, "It serves as a real impetus in negotiations when there's a chance you're going to start losing money. There's a golden goose out there. They have to figure a way out of this" (AJC.com, 7/9).


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David James latest article in the Guardian: "Don't blame Carson – the real gaffe was exposing him to such pressure" has an introductory blurb which reads:
The weight of qualification for Euro 2008 should never have been on Scott Carson's shoulders.
Its a bit bombastic to say that this was a singular responsibility and not a collective one. But James makes a very good point by saying that the goalkeepers on the bench never seriously challenged the number one goalie causing less pressure on turning in a better performance. This continued even after Robinson was ridiculed for his performance against Croatia. McLaren started him in every match even after that. With a series of wins it seems that his faith in Robinson was vindicated.
So it seemed odd that McLaren would give an inexperienced lad like Carson the nod. But lets scratch the surface. I think the problem with McLaren was that he decided to become a last minute shrink. With Robinson's gaffe prone goalkeeping against Croatia in the last encounter weighing heavily on his mind and David James reputation for momentary lapses of reason, he chose Scott Carson. It is not unreasonable and had this gamble worked, he would have been hailed as a thinking man's coach and Carson as a hero. Except that he should have played shrink right after the Croatia game and benched Robinson and brought in Scott Carson, Robert Green, or Ben Foster to put pressure on Paul Robinson and to give the goalies some much needed experience. But for the big game he should have brought back Paul Robinson.
Leo Beenhakker benched Jerzy Dudek after his lapses cost Poland their opening match against Finland. The instinctive thing would have been to bring experienced Celtic and World Cup standout Artur Boruc. Or even Arsenal's Lukas Fabianksi and Man Utd's Tomas Kuszczak. Instead, he chose to show that reputation would not be enough and called on 30 year old Wojciech Kowalewski of Spartak Moscow with very little international experience. Kowaleswski who has been outstanding at Spartak and has a reputation as an excellent penalty saver came through for them in the next three matches including Poland's crucial win against Portugal's. Only when Kowalewski was sidelined with injuries was Artur Boruc called up to start. It would be safe to say that Kowalewski would have continued if not for his injuries and it is safe to say that Kowalewski's start put Boruc on notice. Of course, when you have the depth in goalkeeping talent that Poland has, such problems become easier to tackle. But Beenhakker's tactic of benching Dudek and bringing in a lesser known goalie paid off.
But erring goalies are nothing new. The England story should be more about the players who took the field and did very little on it in the biggest game that counted. IMO, Joe Cole was the only player who with his creativity and industry sought to lift the game from the tedium of the one dimensional Wayne Bridge to Peter Crouch long ball.
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David James latest article in the Guardian: "Don't blame Carson – the real gaffe was exposing him to such pressure" has an introductory blurb which reads:


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" Brand: Sainsbury's / Type: Pizza "
I was looking for something easy to have for dinner yesterday so after a quick root around in the freezer, I shoved half of one of these pizzas in the oven. I hadn't been planning to even buy this particular variety, let alone eat it but my Dad put it in the trolley after seeing that it was on a buy one get one free offer (not the 2 for £3 that you can see on the above product image) so I didn't have much choice.
I usually stick rigidly with cheese and tomato pizzas as I'm not a fan of anything spicy so I'd been rather put off by the fact that this pizza was named BBQ Chicken. I had visions of it being a really spicy offering that I'd immediately dislike but I was quite taken aback that it wasn't.
The yellow and red elements of the topping gave it a mildly hot taste but nothing that I couldn't handle so I'd imagine that anyone who was expecting a really spicy pizza would be disappointed. If you happened to get a slice that was lacking in pepper, the overriding taste was just chicken topping on top of cheese and tomato. The chicken was relatively plentiful but there weren't as many peppers on my slices as you can see in the product image from the box. Overall, I liked it but mainly because it wasn't as barbecued as I'd expected.
Sainsburys are doing quite a few offers on their own brand Deep Pan pizzas at the moment. On the last two occasions that we've visited our local Sainsburys store, this and the Four Cheese pizza have been on a buy one get one free offer, while the pepperoni and Haiwaiian varieties have been on a 2 for £3. They may change these around in the near future but it's pretty good value as I've already found their own brand pizzas to be more than acceptable.


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Many of Caitlyn Emigh's brightest memories are of time spent at Kid's Kingdom.
Even after her childhood, the Rowlett park was a place that allowed Emigh, now 22, to strengthen her relationship with her sister, Mirana, who is 10 years younger.
"I have so many fond memories with her growing up in that park," she said. "It was really a great bonding experience for us to go together to the park and have her play there."
But in late May, signs reading "closed for maintenance" went up and make-believe adventures of playing on the high seas were put on hold.
The playground, located in Pecan Grove, behind the Rowlett Community Centre and next to Rowlett High School, was built by the community in 1998, with everyone from firefighters to high school students pitching in. But since then, the structures had deteriorated to a point beyond repair.
A safety inspection revealed that the park's two wooden play structures were built with materials containing chromate copper arsenate, which contains arsenic and was federally banned for play areas a decade ago because of health risks associated with chemical contamination.
"By the time we replace all of the lumber, the structural beams and the fasteners, you've built a new playground. So that's what led us to the conclusion that Kid's Kingdom must come down," city manager Lynda Humble said at the June 4 work session where the council approved the park's tear down.
Herfurth Park, Shorewood Park Playground, and swings and climbing equipment at Community Park also failed recent safety inspections.
While other cities with similar parks, such as Mesquite and Denton, would routinely shut down their parks for routine maintenance, Rowlett did not.
"We've been digging this hole for a while," Mayor Todd Gottel said at the work session. "When you don't put money into something, and you continually don't put money into it, there's only so much you can do with patching stuff back together.
"It goes back to lack of investment."
Caitlyn's mother, Janet Emigh was one of the volunteers involved in the assembly. Resident foremen headed up certain parts of the park. Tools were lent by residents.
A day care was set up at the community center, so that parents could work.
And construction of the park was completed in a week.
"You worked as much as you could, all the daylight hours," said Janet Emigh, who remembers sanding a giant tic-tac-toe board. "It was a community effort like I had never seen before."
The $100,000 park was paid for with donations from individuals and corporations, as well as by the city of Rowlett.
With its maze of swings and slides, a pirate ship and a firehouse pole, "this was no regular playground," Janet Emigh said. "It was an adventure park."
And now, the community will have to come together to build again.
The city has allocated $100,000, previously earmarked for alley repair, and hopes residents will match that amount with donations to help finance Kid's Kingdom's replacement.
Donors for the original park were honored with fence pickets engraved with their name or the name of a family member, which were moved to city hall and are available for pickup.
Caitlyn Emigh retrieved the post with her name on it on the morning of June 19, a memento of her time spent at the park.
She was distressed to hear the news that it would be torn down and concerned that there was no resident input regarding the park's upcoming disassembly. The June 4 meeting was her first time speaking before the council."I felt like my input meant something," she said later.
Disassembly began the morning following the council meeting.
When Caitlyn Emigh arrived around 9 a.m., her favorite part, the pirate ship, was already gone.
"At the very least they should have given us a chance to go back to get a picture," she said.
But given the city's liability, taking a swift approach was the only option.
"We know it was pretty beloved by the community," parks director Jermel Stevenson said, "but just like a doctor has an ethical obligation to help a patient, once you know about an issue, you have an obligation to do something about it."
"The parks department is more than basketball and hula hoops," Stevenson said. "We're concerned about our community's health and wellness."
Beyond equipment condition, soil test results indicate some areas of the park exceeded acceptable levels of chemical contamination. Some soil removal will be needed, Stevenson said.
And while there are no firm deadlines, Stevenson said the city wants to move quickly, following a process similar to the kingdom's initial construction.
The city will put together a play committee and gather public input about design and location and then begin talking about public fundraising.
Though not a city-sponsored event, city councilman Carl Pankratz has planned the park's first fundraising event at Rowlett's Firewheel Brewing Company for July 13.
While Pankratz said he understands residents' frustration with the situation, he hopes the community will "channel that emotion into building it back."
He said he hopes there will be a collaboration between people who built the original park and the younger generation of Rowlett residents whose kids are at the age to play on the structure now.
"It's really going to take everyone coming together again."
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5-Star Raekwon McMillan Commits to Ohio State: Where Does Alabama Turn Now?December 16, 2013
Five-Star prospect Raekwon McMillan (Hinesville, Ga.), the top-rated linebacker in the class of 2014, announced on Monday afternoon that he will play for Urban Meyer and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
McMillan made the decision via live telecast from the library at Liberty County High School, trolling Alabama by pretending to reach for the white Crimson Tide hat before eventually putting on the Scarlet hat of OSU:
McMillan is an old-school archetype of everything a middle linebacker should be. He is big and strong enough for the position (6'2'', 242 lbs.) but also quick enough to make plays outside the tackles.
He has incredible football instincts, which explains his massive production at the high school level. That smooth feel for the game led B/R's Michael Felder to compare him to Brandon Spikes of the New England Patriots (via the Florida Gators):
Nick Saban isn't used to losing out on prospects this gifted—especially ones from the Southeast who defect to the Midwest. When he sees a shiny toy that he wants, he's used to going home with it. But it's not like there isn't a contingency in place.
The 247Sports "Crystal Ball" listed OSU as a 76-percent favorite to land McMillan before the day, so Saban and Co. knew this was a possibility (if not a downright likelihood). Good as McMillan might have been in Tuscaloosa, it's not like Alabama mortgaged its entire future on landing him.
Yes, the Tide also lost out on No. 2 inside linebacker Tre' Williams, an in-state product who opted to stay in the Heart of Dixie...but at Auburn. That stings, but Alabama did land the No. 5 and No. 8 inside linebackers in the Class of 2014, 4-star recruits Zach Whitley and Shaun Hamilton.
Alabama's Class of 2014—which is still ranked No. 1 by 247Sports, even after losing out on McMillan—also includes a couple of talented 4-star outside linebackers in Christian Miller and Ronnie Clark. Miller was rated a 5-star on 247Sports' subjective rankings, so he might become a truly special player on the outside.
More importantly than anything, though, Alabama also has rising sophomore Rueben Foster, who didn't play much in 2013 but learned behind one of the all-time greats in C.J. Mosley. Foster was the top inside linebacker and No. 7 overall player in the Class of 2013, scoring a higher composite score than even McMillan did this year.
Alabama is set at this (and every other) position and simply wanted McMillan because he's one of the most talented names on the board. Unless something goes horribly awry with their development, either Foster, Whitley or Hamilton should develop into an All-Conference-caliber inside linebacker.
With Whitley and Hamilton already signed up this year, don't expect the Tide to start looking for a third player at the position to bring in. They will allocate this scholarship to the most talented player they can find elsewhere.
Four-star receiver Travis Rudolph (6'1'', 185 lbs.) visited Alabama on Friday, and he would fill a role the Tide desperately lack in 2014. The only receivers they have committed this recruiting cycle, Cameron Sims and Derek Keif, are 6'4'' or taller and true possession players with limited speed.
Alabama might now shift attention onto luring Rudolph away from Florida State and Florida, which are strongly favored to land his services, while also working to secure 5-star defensive end Lorenzo Carter over Georgia.
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Manchester United cash balance up 8.3% to £72.1m after the final quarter of 2013 [Financial Table]
At least it's good news off the pitch for Manchester United.
Old Trafford released their latest financial statements for the final quarter of 2013 and the sunny update is that profits are up.
In news that will make the Glazers happy, and could help ease any pressure from the owners on the manager, Manchester United had a 8.3% lift in the cash balance at the club of £72.1m in Q4 of 2013.
Looking slightly deeper into the numbers, matchday revenue at Old Trafford was down 3.7%, while it's been reported that Manchester United have had an overall drop in income of 49% in last six months of 2013, however that drop was due to inflated earlier numbers stemming from a one-off tax credit the year before.
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Pakistan again violates ceasefire
"Pakistan troops used small arms and automatics to target our positions in Mendhar sector of the LoC yesterday (Tuesday). Pakistan firing started at 2.30 p.m.," Captain S.N. Acharya, defence spokesman, told IANS here Wednesday.
"Our troops retaliated with same caliber weapons and the exchange of firing continued up to 3.30 p.m. No damage was caused to our troops in this firing exchange," the spokesman added.
The unprovoked firing by Pakistan troops, in yet another violation of the bilateral ceasefire agreement signed by India and Pakistan in November 2003, has coincided with the return of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh from the US where he met his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif.
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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists Sergio Aguero has a chance of featuring against Real Madrid on Tuesday despite the Argentina striker struggling to recover from an ankle problem.
Aguero sustained the injury in last month's 3-2 win over Southampton and did not feature in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Stoke after returning to training earlier in the week.
Mancini had suggested that Aguero needed to prove his fitness at the Britannia Stadium to have a chance of featuring in City's Champions League opener in Madrid.
But despite leaving Aguero out of the squad for Stoke, Mancini said the striker is still likely to play in Spain.
Asked if Aguero might be involved against Jose Mourinho's side, Mancini said: "Sergio is one week working with the team and I think so."
After seeing City drop points in a second successive away match, Mancini admits his team, who failed to get out of the group phase in their first Champions League campaign last season, must improve in the Bernabeu.
"Real Madrid is one of the best teams in the world and to play the first game away will be very tough, but at the same time it will be a fantastic game for everyone," Mancini said.
At least Mancini can take heart from the performances of his newboys at Stoke.
Spain midfielder Javi Garcia was one of three players given their debuts and the former Benfica star scored a header to cancel out Peter Crouch's opener.
Former Inter Milan right-back Maicon and winger Scott Sinclair also impressed and Mancini was satisfied with their performances
"Garcia scored an important goal and had another chance," Mancini said.
"He played well like Maicon. It was the first game for both of them but both players did a good performance."
Mancini was less impressed with Stoke's goal, which he felt should have been ruled out for two handballs by Crouch before the striker finally put the ball in the net.
"If you want to talk about the first goal we should talk about NBA - basketball not football," Mancini said.
"I didn't see from the bench but I saw all of my players were talking to the referee and the incredible thing was that the referee was behind Crouch.
"Sometimes it can happen when handball is not voluntary but not like that."
Michael Owen, who has joined Stoke on a one-year deal after being released by Manchester United, was given a brief run out from the bench for his debut.
Stoke manager Tony Pulis admits the former England striker, 32, is not yet fully fit, but is sure he will feature on a regular basis once his conditioning improves.
"As soon as Michael's fit he will be involved because we need goalscorers in the team," Pulis said.
"Michael's trained well over the last few days and he's really desperate to get going.
"He needs a lot more football. He's done a lot of work by himself but playing games is different to just running."
Stoke's aggressive playing style has often been met with criticism since their promotion to the Premier League, but Pulis warned his players not to try to change their style just because they are established in the top-flight.
"We've got better technical players but we still need to keep effort and organisation and there were times when we were giving it away too quickly," he said.
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In an advance toward closing a major gap in defenses against terrorist attacks and other mass casualty events, scientists are reporting discovery of a promising substance that could be the basis for development of a better antidote for cyanide poisoning. Their report, which describes a potential antidote that could be self-administered, much like the medication delivered by allergy injection pens, appears in ACS' Journal of Medicinal Chemistry.
Steven E. Patterson, Ph.D., and colleagues at the University of Minnesota Center for Drug Design explain that the only existing antidotes for cyanide -- recognized as a high-risk substance for potential use by terrorists -- must be administered by intravenous infusion. That procedure requires highly trained paramedical personnel and takes time. Cyanide, however, is a fast-acting poison. In a situation involving mass casualties, only a limited number of victims could be saved. Patterson's team thus sought an antidote that could be administered by intra-muscular (IM) injection, a simpler procedure that could be administered rapidly to a large number of victims or even be self-administered.
Their report describes discovery of a substance, sulfanegen TEA, "which should be amenable for development as an IM injectable antidote suitable for treatment of cyanide victims in a mass casualty setting. Further development, including efficacy in lethal cyanide animal models, will be reported at a later date."
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Cubs-Nationals Preview
After a rough 2 1/2-week stretch, the Washington Nationals have picked up the pace thanks in part to a dominant bullpen.
The Chicago Cubs, meanwhile, can't seem to solve their late-inning woes.
The Nationals try to extend their season-high winning streak to five when they open a three-game set against the visiting Cubs on Friday night.
After dropping 12 of 18 from April 12-30, Washington (19-15) has gone 6-1 this month following a two-game sweep of Detroit.
Relievers Ryan Mattheus, Drew Storen and Rafael Soriano combined for three scoreless innings during Thursday's 5-4 victory.
The Nationals' bullpen has been superb in May, throwing 15 shutout innings while allowing just 12 baserunners and striking out 11. Soriano, among the major league leaders with 12 saves, hasn't allowed a run in his last 12 innings, and Craig Stammen has thrown 9 2-3 straight scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts.
The Cubs (13-21), in contrast, saw their relief corps let another win slip away Wednesday, allowing two runs over the last three innings of a 5-4 loss to St. Louis.
"We just can't seem to shut anybody down in the sixth, seventh inning," manager Dale Sveum said. "We're getting two strikes on people, we just can't make a pitch when we have to."
Sveum's bullpen has a 6.75 ERA over the past nine games, giving up 25 hits and 17 walks while hitting five batters in 22 2-3 innings.
The Cubs, losers in five of seven overall, dropped to 5-8 in one-run games.
"It kind of speaks well for our team," reliever James Russell told MLB's official website. "We don't give up, and we're always in the game. If breaks fall our way, then we win a lot more games than we have right now."
That poor relief cost Jeff Samardzija (1-4, 3.09 ERA) a win Saturday. The right-hander surrendered four hits over six innings and left with a 4-2 lead before Carlos Marmol and Hector Rondon allowed four runs in the eighth during a 6-4 loss to Cincinnati.
Since winning on opening day, Samardzija has gone 0-4 over six outings while receiving 12 runs of support. He went 1-1 with a 1.15 ERA over two starts versus Washington last season, striking out 16 over 15 2-3 innings.
Samardzija must face a resurgent Adam LaRoche, 9 for 17 while hitting safely in six straight games. LaRoche, who was batting .129 before that streak, recorded his 10th RBI on Wednesday after leading the team with 100 last year.
"I like where he's at," manager Davey Johnson said before Wednesday's game. "I think he's seeing the ball better. His timing's coming around."
The same might be said of Alfonso Soriano, who hit .367 during Chicago's recently completed 10-game homestand. However, he's in a 1-for-16 slump on the road, where the Cubs have a major league-worst .207 average - including .140 with runners in scoring position.
Soriano, who hit a career-high 46 home runs and stole 41 bases in his only season with the Nationals in 2006, has hit .214 in his last eight games at Washington as the Cubs have gone 1-7.
The Nationals give the ball to Ross Detwiler (1-3, 2.50), who has a 4.50 ERA in losing a career worst-tying three consecutive starts. The left-hander has received one run of support during that skid, which includes a 3-1 defeat at Pittsburgh last Friday as he allowed three runs on a pair of homers in five-plus innings.
"I've seen him sharper," Johnson said. "He had trouble getting the ball down."
Scott Hairston is 5 for 9 with a homer and three doubles off Detwiler. Darwin Barney and Anthony Rizzo, though, are a combined 0 for 8.
Rizzo had his second three-hit effort in three games Wednesday and is batting .429 over his last 13.


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Polygraph Institute Sued for Divulging Too Much
Institute administered an overly intrusive test on behalf of its client, the employer, says the plaintiff
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) is suing a polygraph institute on behalf an individual who, it claims, was wrongfully denied a job.
The suit alleges that the institute administered an overly intrusive test on behalf of its client, the employer. It supplied the employer with intimate information about the candidate that it had no business releasing, the plaintiff charges.
The NIS 195,000 suit, submitted to the Tel Aviv Labor Court, claims that the employer published a wanted ad in early 2006 looking for a sales manager. The plaintiff, well experienced in this area, easily passed the initial interview stages. The CEO had even informed him that he was suitable for the company and only needed a credibility test from the polygraph institute.
The institute asked the candidate about various areas of his life. According to the suit, the questions were invasive and, in some cases, irrelevant to the job.
However, because it was a credibility test, the plaintiff agreed to supply confidential information.
The plaintiff also had to sign a declaration that he had taken the test "of his own free will," the suit continued. The plaintiff asserts he did not take it freely but rather because he was required to do so by the employer.
After the test, the plaintiff began training at the company with the person he was scheduled to replace, and was even introduced as the new sales manager. However, the CEO called him that evening to tell him he could not hire him in light of his conversation with the polygraph institute.
"There are issues, like your release from reserve duty, which don't match the company's values and with the personal worldview of a manager," the CEO allegedly said.
An ACRI attorney said the decision not to hire the plaintiff violated the equal job opportunity law and was based on discriminatory and improper criteria. "Not serving in or release from reserve duty are irrelevant criteria for the purposes of assessing the talent or suitability of a candidate for a job placement," the suit says.
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