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Way to go Mike.
Mike Singletary lost his debut as 49ers head coach, getting waxed by a Seattle team that entered the game with only one victory. Yet Singletary's post-game rant and his decision to send Vernon Davis to the showers was cheered from coast to coast, resonating with a nation of football fans tired of all the thugs, punks and bonus-baby divas in the NFL.
The whole story is even more bizarre.
At halftime of that game, Singletary called for the attention of his players. He then dropped his pants, turned around and pointed to his backside. He used this occasion and that visual to describe what happened to his team in the first half.
A NFL source inside the room confirmed the story with my radio partner, XTRA 910 football guru Mike Jurecki, and added that Singletary then addressed the team for 3-4 minutes with his pants around his ankles.
Source: Arizona Central
Mike Sando of ESPN discussing Singletary Dropping Trough

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Amazon Healthcare
Here's a thing:
I want Amazon to run healthcare instead of selling books: customer focused, zero profits, ruthlessly driving down costs, single provider— M Blind (@m__blind) October 10, 2014
"I want Amazon to run healthcare instead of selling books: customer focused, zero profits, ruthlessly driving down costs, single provider"
Amazon is disrupting an entire industry (at least one — but they started with books) and by-and-large everyone agrees that even if some suppliers are hurt, Amazon's efforts have resulted in something amazing: readers love it, a whole new class of authors love it, books are bought-sold-read-enjoyed-and-discussed in unprecedented volume and the relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction while ignoring profits (actually: reinvesting all profits in better customer outcomes) has vaulted an out-of-the-garage startup into a $122 Billion behemoth that controls either/both 41% or 67% of the market (print- and e-) in 20 short years.
Amazon, like Wal-mart, also aggressively negotiates with suppliers (publishers, in the case of Amazon) to squeeze out anything but survival margins and actively innovates to open new markets and find new ways to satisfy their customers.
I personally feel Amazon is *at least* 49% evil even if they aren't entirely evil but I'm in the minority on that. But now I'm asking:
If Amazon is so very, very good for customers, a business to be admired and emulated, and a model for how disruption of established industries can only be good for customers …
… then where is the Amazon for health care?
Why is there no push for a single-source, nationwide health care provider that would muscle both the insurers and the pharmaceutical companies to stop sucking people dry in the name of profits, and provide comprehensive health care that focuses on customers and outcomes, not the status quo and "you can keep your plan"?
Your plan sucks. My plan sucks. The whole health care mess is ripe, overripe, for disruption on the scale that Amazon has foisted upon an unsuspecting book industry.
The famous quote is "Your margin is my opportunity". Other than higher education (and college loans are another rant) there is no other industry with fatter margins than healthcare. Amazon's predatory tactics — excuse me, 'innovations' — are given a huge thumbs-up by the Dept. of Justice ["nope nope no threat of monopoly here"] so let's let Amazon loose on an industry that actually needs a shakeup.
Disclaimer: I personally believe in government supplied, single-payer healthcare – "medicare for everyone". Which you probably already guessed. That said, I'm also 100% for an 'Amazon' Healthcare system where a private company borrows billions — and gets a free pass from Wall Street for at least five years — to provide customer-driven health outcomes at lowest cost, with delivery anywhere, and focused not on what the suppliers have predetermined the market wants but instead is open to actual demand as determined by what customers are asking for.
I invite comments: if Amazon is such a great business model, why in the hell don't we have Amazon healthcare yet?


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A replica of a famous portrait of George Washington has been donated to the Milan Middle School.
Local News
Replica Of Famous Portrait Donated To Milan Middle School
Aurora Drug Dealer Sentenced To Jail Time, Probation
A woman accused of dealing and using Oxycodone has been sentenced.
Six Year Sentences For Three Who Plead To Sexual Misconduct
Prison sentences have been handed to three area teenagers who sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in a motel room.
Prison Time Ordered For Taxi Van Carjacker
A man accused of stealing a taxi van at gunpoint has been sentenced.
N. Ky. Aircraft Equipment Manufacturer Expanding, Adding Jobs
A northern Kentucky aircraft equipment manufacturer is planning an expansion that will create almost 100 new jobs.
DCH Hosting Two Health-A-Fair Events In March
Dearborn County Hospital will host its 34th annual Health-A-Fair on Saturday, March 5, from 7:00 a.m. to noon at the hospital in Lawrenceburg.
UPDATE: Rising Sun Resident Remains Missing
UPDATE: Investigators believe there is no foul play involved in 42-year-old Craig Whitham's disappearance.
Three-Vehicle Wreck Snarls U.S. 50 At Hollywood
Police, firefighters, and EMTs are on the scene of a crash on U.S. 50 in Lawrenceburg Thursday.
Sheriff's Office Will Use New Pickup Truck For Road Crew
The Ripley County Sheriff's Office recently purchased a 2016 Ford F-150 truck.
Ind. Legislature Passes Bill To Remove "He", "Him", "His" From State Office Duties
Indiana state law dictating responsibilities of statewide office holders could soon refer to both men and women.


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Letters to the Editor September 17, 2011
Cyclists need to learn rules of the road
One of the nice things about Morris is that you can get anywhere you need to by bike - no pollution and free exercise to boot. But it's really important for us cyclists to know the rules of the road.
Imagine my surprise when a bicyclist in Morris told me the other day that the rules of the road didn't apply to her, since she (on a bicycle) was a "pedestrian"! We had this little discussion right after she sailed through a 4-way stop where she did not have the right of way (the car to her right did, and I happened to be the driver...).
The League of American Bicyclists (http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/better/index.php) lists the rules of the road for bicyclists, and at the top of the list is:
Ride with traffic and obey the same laws as motorists.
Use the rightmost lane that heads in the direction that you are traveling.
Obey all traffic control devices, such as stop signs, lights, and lane markings.
Always look back and use hand and arm signals to indicate your intention to stop, merge or turn.
So please, cyclists, keep it safe for all of us and obey the rules of the road. And, better yet - wear your helmet to set a good example for all the youngsters we are encouraging to live lightly upon our earth. Thanks.
Nancy Carpenter
Restore markers in area
A Marine killed in Iraq a few years ago had written years before his death that "It would bring me comfort knowing that, if I were to fall, my name would last through the ages for all to see." An Army sergeant before him wrote "In the end, there is a big parade and a monument built to immortalize us in stone."
That is why it grieves me to see the military foot markers of servicemen and women in many cemeteries sinking below the ground or being covered with grass and dirt, and few seeming to care.
That is why I'd like to see the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AmVets, Son of Legion and auxiliaries take it on a project to raise these markers, clean them and give our veterans all the honor they deserve.
Now, I know at least one cemetery in this area does not want anyone raising markers, but most have no rule against it, as long as they are not raised so high that a mower hits them.
So veterans, let's honor our dead by restoring all markers in area cemeteries. I've done some, but many more require work.
Ted Storck
Congress should pass trade deals
Agriculture exports are critical to farmers and are essential to the prosperity of the overall U.S. economy. Free trade agreements (FTAs) with Korea, Colombia and Panama have been stalled for several years causing major trading opportunities to diminish.
Economic analysis, performed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Economic Research Service, estimates that annual direct U.S. agricultural exports to Korea, Colombia and Panama will increase by nearly $2.5 billion upon full implementation which will create approximately 22,000 U.S. jobs.
In total, the agreements are expected to increase direct exports from Minnesota by $99.1 million per year. The agreements will particularly increase trade for pork, beef, soybeans, corn, dairy, wheat and processed food and fish, resulting in nearly 900 additional jobs in Minnesota.
As farmers, we realize the importance of gaining long-term access to a growing market. Soybeans are Minnesota's second largest source of farm cash receipts, which totaled $2.6 billion in 2009. Minnesota's direct exports of soybeans and products to Korea are estimated to increase $8.3 million per year. The United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) will provide access to Korea's 300,000-metric ton market for food-quality soybeans. Korea has agreed to immediately eliminate its 5 percent applied tariff on food-use soybeans.
Additionally, there are benefits from the increased export of meat products because of the indirect increasing export of corn and soybeans. Indirect exports of corn as a result of the KORUS FTA are estimated to be $17.6 million per year. Indirect exports of soybeans and products are estimated to by $6.6 million per year.
Each day that goes by without passing the agreements provides more opportunity for other countries to negotiate their own deals and less opportunity for job expansion in the U.S. As long as the administration and Congress fail to act on the pending trade deals, our role as a major trading partner diminishes, as well as opportunity for U.S. job creation. Farm Bureau urges the administration and Congress to expedite passage of these trade deals.
Stevens County Farm Bureau
Guy Koehl, president; Dennis Wulf, vice president; Deb Koehntop, secretary; Virene Luthi; Andy Aanerud; Anthony Ekren; Steve Fults; Loren Woodke; Barry Nelson; Tom Schneider


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The ramp from Route 2 eastbound to I-84 eastbound has reopened after a serious crash closed part of the highway, according to the state Department of Transportation.
The one-car accident occurred at 2:19 p.m. Wednesday afternoon when a car attempting to exit Route 2 misjudged and hit a guardrail. The car went airborne and landed below the highway on Darlin Street in East Hartford, police said.
Five passengers were injured. Two are in serious condition, one is critical and two have minor injuries, police said. One person managed to climb out of the car and call for help.
The ramp to I-84 eastbound is open and traffic is moving normally, according to the state DOT.
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A rare, antibiotic-resistant form of Group B Streptococcus appears to be getting more common in Minnesota and there's concern that the infection will gain a foothold in the state and sicken more infants.
Group B Strep, or GBS, is a major cause of invasive bacterial disease in babies in the first months of life. If a pregnant woman has the bacteria prior to giving birth she can pass the organism to her baby during its journey through the birth canal. An infant who ingests or inhales the bacteria is at risk of develop a life-threatening illness such as pneumonia, meningitis or a blood infection.
In the United States, previous studies have shown that three types of Group B Strep cause the most disease among babies. But a new study conducted in Minnesota has found the recent emergence of a lesser-known form of GBS, referred to as serotype IV.
"This was rather astounding to us that we had an increase (in serotype IV cases)," said Dr. Patricia Ferrieri, lead author of the study. "I hope that we don't see a trend here."
Ferrieri, a University of Minnesota Medical School physician and researcher, says Group B Strep disease in Minnesota linked to serotype IV accounted for 16 percent of disease cases in 2010 in infants up to six days old. The number of cases was nearly as many as occurred during the previous 10 years combined.
It's not know what caused the uptick in disease caused by serotype IV, but Group B Strep bacteria are a normal part of the common bacteria found in the human digestive tract. However the organisms can become dangerous if they overpopulate the gut and move in to a woman's reproductive tract.
GBS is enough of a concern that physicians routinely screen pregnant women for it toward the end of their pregnancies. Mothers who test positive are given IV antibiotics during labor and delivery to prevent transmission to their infants. But Ferrieri said it's not routine practice to figure out exactly what type of Group B Strep a mother has acquired or whether it's antibiotic resistant.
Her study found that 80 percent of Minnesota's serotype IV cases in 2010 were resistant to the antibiotic clindamycin, one of the drugs used when pregnant women are allergic to penicillin.
"It points out the handicap, deficiency of using a drug for prevention of disease if one hasn't tested the organism in the lab in a test tube to see whether it's susceptible to clindamycin," says Ferrieri.
In the absence of detailed serotype testing for Group B Strep, Ferrieri says physicians should be vigilant in watching for any signs that a newborn is not behaving quite right following birth. She said that could indicate that the mother had an antibiotic-resistant case of GBS and received the wrong drugs.
Her advice for mothers is to be equally vigilant from the moment they arrive at the hospital in labor.
"Know your status, that you are positive or negative," said Ferrieri. "The first question you ask (your health care providers) is 'When are you starting the IV to give me the antibiotic that will prevent my baby from getting Group B Strep infection?'"
Ferrieri's study is published in the April issue of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's peer-reviewed public health journal "Emerging Infectious Diseases."


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The warmest weekend of the year turned out to be one of the bloodiest, and Chicago Police say they intend to do something about it.
At least 36 people were shot, four of them killed and one person was stabbed between Friday and Sunday, officials said.
"We have identified a number of gang factions that are in conflict with each other that sparked up with this violence. We are taking steps to intervene," Chicago Police superintendent Garry McCarthy said.
McCarthy renewed his call for mandatory minimum sentences for people who use illegal guns, along with guarantees the criminals will actually serve the sentences.
- 4 Dead, 33 Wounded in Violent Chicago Weekend
- Mother of Teen Girl Fatally Shot: "It's An Ongoing War"
- Chicago Man Accused in Drunken Beating of Mother
The Rev. Andre Smith works with families affected by gun violence. He says the community needs to provide more jobs for teens with nothing to do.
"Our city is an outrage. They say crime is going down, and it's the summertime, and crime is going up," Smith said.
Residents in high-crime areas are fed up.
"We can't sit on our porches, we can't have barbecues, we have a big old park over here we can't sit in. People are scared to come out their houses," said Stephanie Hunley of Parkway Gardens.
Shontell Brown spent Monday morning planning her daughter's funeral. Gakirah Barnes was on her way to a barbeque on the 6400 block of South Eberhard when shots rang out around 3:30 p.m. Friday. She and two of her friends were hit.
"My daughter has a stack of obituaries of friends, family members, close people, and what's ironic is that I have to put my daughter's obituary at the top of that stack," Brown said.
McCarthy says police have taken 15,000 illegal guns off the streets this year.


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Foxx Statement: Hearing on "Putting America Back to Work: Reforming the Nation's Workforce Investment System"
WASHINGTON, D.C. | February 26, 2013
We begin the new Congress addressing a familiar challenge. Over the last two years, the committee has taken a close look at the realities of a broken workforce development system.
Just yesterday, North Carolina's
Greensboro News & Record
drew attention to the problem of potentially thousands of well-paying manufacturing, construction, engineering, and nursing jobs sitting vacant in my state because there is a shortage of qualified applicants.
Employers from across the country are reporting the same: that there are jobs available, but not enough skilled workers to fill them. Individuals desperate for work but in need of additional learning to compete for these jobs must first navigate a maze of rules and programs before they can access the skills and education they need.
Meanwhile, the hands of state and local officials are tied by excessive mandates and red tape. In an economy that is constantly changing, the federal government has made it more difficult for workforce investment leaders to address the priorities of their communities.
Finally, taxpayer dollars are supporting too many bureaucrats and not enough workers. The federal government now spends $18 billion a year on myriad employment and training services, yet it can't tell the American people whether they are earning a good return on their investment.
To illustrate the size of the problem, the poster to my left represents our current workforce development system – more than fifty programs spread across nine federal agencies. Caught in the center of this mess is a worker who has lost his or her job. This individual is eager to learn a new skill or trade, and is even more eager to return to work.
If this worker manages to navigate the workforce development system, data shows it is unlikely they will complete their program or access the tools actually needed to get a job in their community. Nearly two millions individuals participated in some form of service authorized under the Workforce Investment Act, but only 14 percent finished the instruction. Less than half of those who received employment assistance such as job searches and resume writing were able to find work. With such a hefty price tag, we must demand better results on behalf of those seeking jobs and the taxpayers footing the bill for this federal maze.
Today's workforce development system is failing workers, employers, and taxpayers. Instead of a dynamic network of employment support, we have a massive bureaucracy that stifles innovation and wastes resources. As a result, employers cannot hire a skilled workforce, workers are stranded in unemployment, and our ability to grow and prosper as a nation is diminished.
The need to fundamentally change the status quo has never been greater. President Obama said last year that it was "time to turn our unemployment system into a reemployment system." That is precisely what the Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills Act will do.
The first step toward an effective workforce development system is to rein in the federal bureaucracy. The SKILLS Act eliminates and streamlines dozens of ineffective and duplicative programs. The bill replaces these programs with a new Workforce Investment Fund, providing states a more efficient resource to deliver the support their workforce needs.
The president has urged Congress to cut through the maze of confusing programs and create one program for individuals to find the help they need. Republicans support that effort, and in fact, the SKILLS Act is the only proposal that moves us toward the president's goal.
While streamlining the federal role is important, we must also empower our job creators, state leaders, and local officials. Doing so means changing the way workforce investment boards operate. These boards are responsible for policies and oversight of employment and training services, yet the federal government dictates who must serve on the boards.
The SKILLS Act increases the number of employer representatives and allows state and local leaders to determine the rest. Despite some critics' claims, the legislation does not prohibit any stakeholder – including unions – from serving on a workforce investment board. However, Washington will no longer be in the business of picking winners and losers. It is up to state and local officials to decide who best represents their communities.
These are just some of the positive reforms in the SKILLS Act. I expect we will discuss others throughout the hearing, including how the bill encourages greater collaboration with community colleges and promotes accountability over the use of taxpayer dollars.
No doubt we will also have a lively debate. I welcome that debate and also welcome the opportunity to advance commonsense reforms that will fix a broken workforce development system and serve the best interests of our country. It is time to be bold with how we prepare today's workers to compete and succeed in this new economy.
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When talking about immigration, some conservatives complain that immigrants often times do not assimilate. They do not, among others, learn the language, settle down, establish themselves in the community and so on. What is puzzling about this view is that, though not necessarily incorrect, political conservatives appear to support policies that lead exactly to the result they want to avoid.
Take a look at farm workers visas, as well as other temporary work permits. Not only do they cause chronic employment shortages and similar problems (upstate NY is plagued by this issue), but because transient workers are not allowed to have permanent residency, their place in the workforce is tenuous. Indeed, lacking stable, reliable employment, their time preference is increased. No longer can they plan for long-term living arrangements, savings, settling down, establishing their families–things permanent residents/citizens can do. Temporary work visas bolster the existence of the "bad immigrant hood." They end up with poor, crowded living conditions.
When I brought up this point to a friend, he said, "I used to deliver pizzas to a motel near the Monfort rendering plant on the north side of town. In each room there would be up to 8 people, all Mexican migrant workers, sharing like two mattresses on the floor. Their living conditions sucked but they all were trying to save money to take back home… Obviously if these guys could stay year-round they would likely not want to remain in such squalid conditions."


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"A farmer who had a quarrelsome family called his sons and told them to lay a bunch of sticks before him. Then, after laying the sticks parallel to one another and binding them, he challenged his sons, one after one, to pick up the bundle and break it. They all tried, but in vain. Then, untying the bundle, he gave them the sticks to break one by one. This they did with the greatest ease. Then said the father, Thus, my sons, as long as you remain united, you are a match for anything, but differ and separate, and you are undone."
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"A king, realizing his incompetence, can either delegate or abdicate his duties. A father can do neither. If only sons could see the paradox, they would understand the dilemma."
"Historically, (Chinese) families prefer a son. The son is the one who carries the family name, does the physical labor and takes care of the parents. Daughters take care of their in-laws."
"You don't raise heroes, you raise sons. And if you treat them like sons, they'll turn out to be heroes, even if it's just in your own eyes."
"Croesus said to Cambyses; That peace was better than war; because in peace the sons did bury their fathers, but in wars the fathers did bury their sons"


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Us Coptic Christians worried about Egyptian riots
Coptic Christians in US alarmed at deadly riots in Egypt
Islamic authorities provide counseling to Muslims after attending Methodist Church dinner
Malaysia Muslims get counseling after church meet
Christian movie "Courageous" in top 10 at box office
Christian police drama in top 10 for second weekend
Pope urges southern Italian residents to care for eachother
Pope denounces "inhuman" mafia in southern Italy
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Clash in Egypt
The situation in Egypt boiled over today. Supporters of the Islamist president of Egypt that was ousted were staging sit-ins when police representing the new government stormed. Government officials say 56 people were killed at the protest sites, but the Muslim Brotherhood staging the sit-ins put that number at over 500.


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Gosling opens his monster search
Ryan Gosling is holding open castings for the star of his directorial debut How To Catch A Monster.
The Canadian director has advertised online at www.howtocatchamonstercasting.com to find an unknown actor for his surreal film described as "a modern day fairytale, with elements of fantasy noir, horror and suspense."
It follows single mother Billy, played by his Drive co-star Christina Hendricks, and her son Bones, who find themselves fighting separately for survival in a vanishing city.
Ryan is looking for three actors to play Bones, his younger brother Frankie and troublemaker Face.
Bones is described as "an introspective loner with an active imagination. Balancing melancholy intensity with an innocent sense of wonder, he is driven by a strong desire to face his fears. Soulful, offbeat and quietly charismatic."
Frankie is aged between three and six and is described as a "feral boy who is constantly getting into trouble for trying to escape his school and house."
Ryan is seeking actors with unusual distinguishing marks to play Face - "the more uncommon and different-looking the better". The character is described as "a small-town troublemaker from the wrong side of the tracks".
Ryan's description of his film sounds like it may have drawn some inspiration from a David Lynch movie.
"Set against the surreal dreamscape of a vanishing city, Billy, a single mother of two, is swept into a macabre and dark fantasy underworld while Bones, her 18-yr-old son, discovers a secret road leading to an underwater town. Both Billy and Bones must dive deep into the mystery, if their family is to survive."
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Copter deal during Tyagi, UPA tenure
The defence ministry press statement says, changes in the Rs. 3,760-crore tender were made when ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi was in the hot seat in 2005-06. Pranab Mukherjee was then the defence minister.Rahul Singh reports. Tracking the deal | The Italian jobdelhi Updated: Feb 15, 2013 13:50 IST
Former Indian Air Force chief SP Tyagi was wrong when he said the controversial decisions in Choppergate were taken during the NDA regime and before his tenure, suggest new revelations.
A day after Tyagi claimed that purchase conditions of 12 AgustaWestland VVIP helicopters were modified long before he became the air chief, the defence ministry in a press statement on Thursday said the changes in the Rs. 3,760-crore tender were made when Tyagi was in the hot seat in 2005-06. Pranab Mukherjee was then the defence minister in the UPA government.Italian investigators have alleged that Finmeccanica had bribed Tyagi to change the tender requirements to help the firm secure the contract, a charge denied by the former air chief. Tyagi was air chief from December 31, 2004, to March 31, 2007.
The defence ministry said tender requirements for the helicopters were "deliberated at length" between March 2005 and September 2006 before changes were made, a development that support the Italian investigators' claims.
Tender requirements were discussed by the air force, prime minister's office (PMO), Special Protection Group, defence ministry and the national security adviser.
Tyagi had triggered a major political firestorm on Wednesday, claiming that tender requirements were modified during the NDA regime at the behest of the Vajpayee PMO in 2003.
"The changes, made in 2003, may have been finalised during my tenure. But those changes were implemented as it is, except for minor changes in onboard fitments. The helicopter remained the same," Tyagi had said.
A global tender for buying the VVIP helicopters was floated on September 27, 2006, during Tyagi's tenure. Tyagi's cousins - Julie, Dosca and Sandeep - allegedly took bribes to influence the deal signed in February 2010.
Tyagi said he was not in talking terms with his cousins between 1999 and 2006. He said they had patched up towards the end of 2006, a decision he now regrets.
India has enough elbow room to cancel the contract.
The ministry said the contract with AgustaWestland included a clause that would allow India to cancel the deal and recover all payments along with interest in case the use of "undue influence" was established. India has so far received three helicopters and paid the Italian firm more than Rs 1,300 crore.
India could also invoke the integrity pact to scrap the deal if the CBI probe, ordered by defence minister AK Antony on Tuesday, establishes corrupt practices. The pact is valid till February 2015 under the contract. Antony on Thursday shot off a letter to AgustaWestland asking the firm to clarify on the alleged kickbacks.


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Dodge publishes book on West Fargo high profile cases
Former West Fargo School District instructor, Robert Dodge, presently residing in Singapore, is back in the area for a two-month promotional book tour as the author of his latest work "Prairie Murders."
The work is a true crime piece about the murders of Pollie Johnson, Dixie Olson and Billy Wolf, all with West Fargo ties, and the pursuing investigation also involving a number of individuals with West Fargo connections.
Dodge became familiar with West Fargo when he began teaching in the community in 1969 after earning a bachelor's degree in history from NDSU in 1967 followed by a brief tour in the army. He went on to earn a masters degree in education from NDSU in 1973 and continued to teach in West Fargo until 1979. After leaving West Fargo, Dodge taught at the American Community School of London and most recently Singapore American School from 1983 to 2006, retiring at that time. He is also the author of "The Strategist," a book about his friend Thomas Schelling, the 2005 Nobel Laureate in Economics; and is currently working on a third book.
During his teaching years in West Fargo - active in the community, and as an instructor of Johnson, Wolf, and two of the informants who helped solve two of the murders - Dodge witnessed firsthand the havoc these crimes caused the community.
Johnson, a cheerleader and gymnast at West Fargo High School, was the victim of a 1976 murder in her secluded home on the Sheyenne River. Olson, a 29-year-old mother, was found dead in her West Fargo home six months later. While the first two murders were still under heavy investigation, the body of another West Fargo High School student, Billy Wolf, was recovered from the Red River. Today, these incidents are still some of the highest profile murders the area has ever seen. The story of the murders, investigations, legal proceedings and the affect on the community are revealed in Dodge's new book, uncovering a number of things that have never been revealed to the public.
Dodge began writing "Prairie Murders" after reading John Grisham's "An Innocent Man." The book sparked a memory of when he taught a unit on law at Singapore American School. "The students always enjoyed hearing my stories about the murders in West Fargo," Dodge said. "I thought there could be an underlying theme of social chance, and in my 30 years overseas I have always enjoyed telling people about North Dakota, 'the nexus of the universe,' as one of my friends mockingly says of my descriptions."
Those wishing to hear more about what went into the composition of "Prairie Murders" can do so by visiting the West Fargo Public Library, Dodge's first stop on his promotional tour, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 7 p.m., where he will be hosting an open forum and book signing., followed by a Thursday, Sept. 3, appearance at 7 p.m. at the Fargo Public Library. In addition to signing books Dodge will also discuss his North Dakota heritage, his relation to the case, and how he went about gathering material for the book. The West Fargo Library is located at 109 3rd St. E., in the Lodoen Community Center, while the Fargo Library is located at 102 3rd St. N.


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Monday, October 29, 2012
Drive-by shooting
32 comments:
- Pieces of Sunshine said...
The colours in your third are amazing! I tried drive-by shooting on our recent trip, was a lot more fun than I had imagined, especially as time didn't allow for photo stops.
- October 29, 2012 at 1:07 AM
- Barefoot from Heaven said...
Oh I always do that. Shooting pics when driving (don't tell but on a calm road I'll even combine the two). Wonderful surprises pop up after you seen the pics on the big screen.
Well happy traveling my friend.
En niet doen wat ik zo af en toe doe hoor, is veel te gevaarlijk.
Hugs Dag
- October 29, 2012 at 3:12 AM
- Petra said...
Feels like being in the car and watching the scenes! :)
Interesting shots, Rick.
- October 29, 2012 at 5:46 AM
- Lea said...
Beautiful photos! The nature pictures would even make a good postcard or calendar photo... or maybe a magazine cover. Excellent shots, as always :)
- October 29, 2012 at 6:03 AM
- Karin / Southern Meadows said...
Nice photos! I love the movement that you show in your shots. The images of fall are gorgeous and I love the perspective in your header photo!
- October 29, 2012 at 6:18 AM
- biebkriebels said...
I like those pictures on the road. It is nice to see some snapshots what you see passing by.
- October 29, 2012 at 7:22 AM
- Muffy's Marks said...
When we travel, that's the only way I get a shot, hubby is not a stopper, once he's behind the wheel. You photos are wonderful, I especially like the fall foliage!
- October 29, 2012 at 8:41 AM
- Rosemary said...
Gorgeous sky in each of your photos and great clarity as well :)
- October 29, 2012 at 9:33 AM
- imac said...
Mighty fine work Rick, have a safe journey.
- October 29, 2012 at 9:45 AM
- darlin said...
Rick the colors in your fall shots are stunning, I love the blur in the foreground and the clarity you've managed to capture in the background. I feel as though I've been on a trip, funny thing is this morning I'm still sitting on my office chair, unfortunately I might add!
The beach is stunning, it's hard to fathom such huge buildings so close to the waters edge, it makes for a pretty photo but I don't think that I'd want to work in one of these office towers.
I'm glad to hear you made it safely, and you're right, just in time!
Thanks for updating us and visiting. I'll get to my blog a bit later on today... well maybe tonight. Have a wonderful day, it's good to hear from you!
- October 29, 2012 at 11:41 AM
- Saz said...
What amazing photo's! I love the title too, very imaginative! ;-)
- October 29, 2012 at 12:01 PM
- Fábio Martins said...
Very nice landscapes in the car :)
- October 29, 2012 at 2:13 PM
- Connie Smiley said...
The good kind of drive-by! Love that farm with the colorful red tree in the background. Hope it was a good trip.
- October 29, 2012 at 3:09 PM
- Ruth's Photo Blog said...
Good shots for drive-bys.
- October 29, 2012 at 3:11 PM
- Pamela Gordon said...
Beautiful fall colours in those hills. I hope you are out of Sandy's reach on your travels. Blessings, Pamela
- October 29, 2012 at 3:46 PM
- Here I Am/Carrie said...
I love the effect of the blur of the closer stuff that is created by this type of photo. Makes it all very dreamy like. Have a safe trip. Hope your stay clear of the storm. Enjoy your stay down south.
- October 29, 2012 at 4:46 PM
- Lázaro said...
There are great pictures on your blog ... I invite you to my group on facebook,,, a window to see what I do and see (photo)
- October 29, 2012 at 5:16 PM
- Cheri said...
Truly stunning photos Rick!
- October 29, 2012 at 7:28 PM
- Michelle said...
Glad you made it! Nice colors in those trees!
- October 29, 2012 at 8:28 PM
- Scott said...
It's not easy getting drive bys, especially like these. Nice work.
- October 29, 2012 at 11:24 PM
- Lisa Gordon said...
Such beautiful colors, Rick.
I hope your trip went well.
- October 30, 2012 at 9:42 AM
- Cat said...
Nice shots, Rick. I imagine you're finding lots to shoot as the scenery changes. Road trips are fun for photographers...never a dull moment. Can't say my family feels the same as I'm constantly asking them to stop, or slow down!
- October 30, 2012 at 10:32 AM
- Amelia said...
Hi Rick, thanks for tour, all pictures are very well taken.
The 3rd picture is very spectacular. Love the autumn trees, very gorgeous color.
Hope your place is not effected by windstorm. Take care and warm regards.
Have a nice week ahead.
- October 30, 2012 at 8:52 PM
- Marty said...
tu traverses des paysages magnifiques, des couleurs, des villes, des ponts.... c'est nice to share that avec toi !
je te souhaite un beau séjour !
flocons de bisous blancs
- October 31, 2012 at 5:44 AM
- BlueShell said...
Wow...driving??? man you are an artist!!!
- November 1, 2012 at 3:07 AM
- Joyce Schwab said...
I like the "zoom by" effect on the first two, and the scenery with those trees on the third is amazing!
- November 1, 2012 at 1:23 PM
- Linda said...
Greetings from Montreal, Canada. Your photos are stunning! Thank you so much for sharing.
- November 1, 2012 at 9:26 PM
- teca said...
A tour that rejuvenates the soul... these images are so sensitive...
Have a beautiful weekend, honey. Flowers with my warm hug.
Sweet beijos with love.
- November 2, 2012 at 5:58 AM
- Noushka said...
It's fun taking picture from a speeding car!
Well done!
Cheers Rick!
- November 2, 2012 at 8:17 AM
- klea said...
beautiful landscapes on your road !
love your header !
wish you a nice weekend
- November 3, 2012 at 11:11 AM
- Lúcia said...
The landscapes are stunning Rick, it wasn't an ordinary journey!
Have a good week! ;-)
- November 4, 2012 at 11:53 AM
- Stephanie said...
Gorgeous landscapes!
- November 10, 2012 at 10:59 PM


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Vividred Operation! I saw that the Strike Witches director was helming this and got what I expected based on my horribly biased examination of Strike Witches without ever having watched it: A sharp, clean-looking show with ass EVERYWHERE. Points for the hilarious opening shot of ass cheeks framing the rising sun (someone on the creative team must be justly proud of that), but(t) asses being thrown in my face with such ferocity is not my thing, you know? So I was totally ready to drop this in the first half; however, that's when the episode got kinda weird . . .
Basically the crazy grandfather of the main character, Akane, is doing experiments and shit because he is a scientist, wears a lab coat and carries himself a bit like HOUOUIN KYOUMA with an extra 40 years and actual confidence. He's tinkering with stuff when monsters/aliens/whatever are invading, and just when he's finished, his experiment blows up, as experiments by mad scientists are wont to do. When Akane and her little sister get to the house, they see their grandpa's lifeless body underneath a ton of junk and are, of course, sad.
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The rest is standard "Ha ha, your puny weapons will not defeat me!" alien fighting (but a bit cooler because it's battleships AND jets) and NEAT TRANSFORMATION SEQUENCE, but I'll admit, the weird moments in this opener actually make me want to keep watching for at least another episode. Did Strike Witches have randomly weird shit like that? I'm going to be thinking about that all day.


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Barkley? No. Even statistically.
Will Melo come off an olympics and have the season of his life? Maybe! I f*cking hope so! Other than that I don't see any correlation or reason for comparison.
I'm just glad that Glenn Robinson comparison is dead. Melo is proving that he is elite and he is doing it amongst the elite. Im so happy he's a knick
Melo=Bernard King
^^ Jeeeeeeussssss.......Did someone really just say that Melo has proved himself in the Olympics so far by doing it against the elite?
How about we let the guy perform at a consistent superstar level for....1....season in NYC, and take us outta the first round of the playoffs before we anoint him with these comparisons to NBA and NYK legends.....
Give the guy a chance and let him produce, or not.
The hyperbole supporting Melo is the same as the hyperbole against him.
The only difference is, the hyperbole against him is more reasonable to be occurring since the burden of proof (so to speak) is on the player (Melo) to produce and prove it wrong.....and he has yet to do so.
Personally, I think Melo is a ****ing dog. A supremely talented one, and a very good player, but a dog, on and off the court. And one that can do damage to a franchise's chances of thriving, as a result of his nature and what he demands out of a franchise (both in on the court and in the checking account).
But if he lights up the league and evolves his game, like every potentially great player has to do to truly become great......I'll be among the first to notice the change and rep it hard.
Smh I did not compare them stat wise or skill wise but they were both in the same position and I can see Melo having similar results to what Barkley did after the 92 Olympics, why the **** do we have to be ass holes about everything
That fat loser Barktree had one mvp season. Its not like he ever won a championship. Melo would toy with and embarrass a prime Barkley, he woulda undeniably had been a champion had he played back then
There were no teams in the East or West that were capable of punking Barkley into being a consistant first round knock-off team.
6.6 round-mound Barkley were the only player in the league that gave Olyjuwan (4 quarters of) problems in every match-up.
And Homeboy who compared Melo to Bernard King has really lost-it .. big time.
Bernard King & Cartwright took Larry Bird's Championshp crew to the final 20 seconds in the 7th game of the playoffs.
My biggest problem with Melo is the terrible relationship on n off the court with teammates. The same problem I had with Marbury on the Nets/Suns/and Knicks .. teammates step up their level of performance as soon as Marbury & Melo are off the team, or side line with injuries.
The problem is besides Tyson, guys pretty much stopped moving once Melo got the ball. Ronnie Brewer made a great point on ESPN NY recently:
ON PLAYING WITH CARMELO: Brewer also believes he can help Anthony, who has a widley-held reputation as a ball-stopper. He told Smith and Ryan Ruocco that one key to playing with Anthony is to avoid standing around and watching like you're at the 'theater.'
"You have to be able to move without the basketball, get in the open spots and make the game easier for him," Brewer said. "Instead of him having to take tough shots, you penetrate, you get him the ball and start to get him easy shots where he doesn't have to work so hard."
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damn Brewer is such a f*ckin great pickup.
Landry goes to Stanford and couldnt figure that out
Brewer is in for a rude awakening. After his 5th consecutive penetration is ignored he will recognize how Melo (jelly) rolls.


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