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Subject: Re: [SCOT-DNA] I was surprised to learn my Dad is Haplogroup "I"
Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2006 18:05:44 EDT
Hello to All,
I'd like to start off by saying I'm new to DNA studies. That said, I
think I have something to share that might relate to the experience some are
having with finding DNA matches (of varying degrees) to surnames other than
their own. And I've heard or read where some might call some matches of this
type "a none parental event" or words to that effect. And I'm sure in some
cases that may very well be the case. But I'd like to offer another possibility
or way of thinking towards future research of connection between two or more
My maiden name is FINLEY and going way back we are connected to the Clan
FIONNLAGH. But I've learned that way back some of the clan took on
different surnames: examples: MacEarachar or Farquharson or McFinlay or Finlayson,
and of this branch Fionnlodh or Finlay or Finley.
I'd like to share an example from my own genealogical research on my
FINLEY lineage. My father traces back to:
1. Findlaech McRuaidhri (FINLEY) (d. 1020) Earl of Moray -- father of
2. Macbeth / MACBETH MAC FINDLAECH
Macbeth's pedigree, in MS Rawl B. 502, a believed reliable source of
genealogies, shows his descent from Ferchair, who held the kingship of Dalriada in
the late seventh century.
MACBETH's death ended a dynasty (Ireland and Scotland). At the time of
his death, his children were young, so the Clan FIONNLAGH placed his stepson,
LULACH, on the throne. He only reigned 6 months, being defeated and slain at
Eske in Strathbogie by the Saxon invaders and the rebellious adherents of
Malcolm CANMORE.
After LULACH, no other member of the Clan FIONNLAGH has been on the throne
of Scotland to the present day. Members of the clan became hunted outlaws,
long before religious persecution drove them from the British Isles. And this
may be reason why some changed their names.
3. MacBeatha McFinlay b. 1045 Cromarty, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; d. 1093
Cromarty, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; md. 1079 Bethoca McBrad daughter of
Andrew McBrad
MacBeatha McFinley, Thane of Cromarty; (b. bef. 1057 in Cromarty ; d. 1093)
Married Bethoca, daughter of Andrew McBrad (McBride.)
Macbeatha McFinlay, a younger son of Macbeth, was 1060-1093, Thane of
Cromarty; married Bethoca, daughter of Andrew McBrad (McBride.)
4. Ruari (Rory) McFinlay b. 1080 Cromarty, Ross Cromarty, Scotland (source
Patricia GUINIVAN Apt. 19 767 Springfield Avenue Summit, NJ 07901 as per
Thane of Crumbacty (Cromarty), 1100 to 1152
5. Fergus McFinlay b. 1145 Aberdeenshire, Scotland; d. Ross and Cromarty,
Scotland; md. McHardy (MacHardy): md. ??
6. Eugenius McFinlay b./ 1184 Perthshire, Scotland; d. 1223 Aberdeenshire,
Scotland; md. ??
7. Fearchar McFinlay b. 1210;
CHIEF OF CLAN Fionnladh (b. 1236, Aberdeenshire) (Held large tracts at
Strathdie, Parish of Crothie, in the Braes of Mar, head of Aberdeenshire, in 1236.
Chief of Clan Fionnladh, as sept of the confederation of Clan Chattan.)
Married Daughter and heiress of Patrick MCDONACHADH.
In the year of 1236, in the Braces of May, the head of Aberdeenshire, there
was a certain Chief named Fearchar, who was head of a powerful Clan known in
the Highlands as Clan Fionnladh. This sect of the great confederation Clan
Chattan, held large possessions and from earliest accounts had located in
Strathdie in the Parish of Crothie.
From this Fearchar, the Clan takes the name of MacEarachar or Farquharson.
The Chiefs were lineally descended from the ancient Thanes of Moray and Ross
of whom the most famous was Macbeth.
The descendants of this Fearchar had settled on the borders of the Countries
of Perth and Angus. Some took the name of MacEaracher or Farquharson,
others the name of McFinlay or Finlayson, and of this branch Fionnlodh or Finlay
or Finley.
This makes me wonder if of the surname Farquharson's of various
spellings would match any of the Finley's of various spellings?
Linda Finley Rogers-Fefferman
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Letter: Ensure Due Diligence in Conversion Bids
Chuck Bruen's letter [Oct. 12, page 30] prompted by the announcement of Technology Credit Union's intention to convert to a thrift charter, made a number of excellent points and should be thoughtfully considered by all credit union executives and trade groups. The decision of whether to seek a charter change is vested in the board of directors and the members of the credit union. As Bruen said, "Messing with any credit union's internal governance affairs is an ugly business and is not proper behavior for a trade association or other misguided outside groups."
Many credit unions and certainly the trade groups believe that because a credit union changes its charter that it will change its philosophy of serving its members or customers or its rates will change merely because of the conversion (as compared to the impact of the market). As an attorney who has counseled more than a dozen credit unions through the process since 1996, including Kaiser Permanente Federal Credit Union to Kaiser Federal Bank, I can tell you that philosophy doesn't change since I continue to represent them as savings banks. For example, Kaiser Federal Bank still heavily focuses on the employees of the Kaiser Health Care system and like many of my former credit unions, still thinks of them as members.
My advice to credit unions is simply to do your due diligence and get both sides of the story. Relying on the material produced by the trade groups or a regulator as your sole source of information is misplaced.
There are plenty of other sources of material if you make the effort to find them. The ostrich approach is not a good one to champion and clearly does not fulfill your fiduciary duty to your members.
In the final analysis, you should use the charter that will best serve your members now and into the future.
Richard S. Garabedian, Esq.
Luse Gorman Pomerenk & Schick, P.C.
Washington, D.C.

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Congresswoman claims a Filner groping (years ago)
Former San Diego mayor allegedly went in for a kiss
Don Bauder 5:30 p.m., Nov. 20
As Occupy San Diego Enters Fifth Day, Downtown Protests Dismissed As "Too Mainstream"
"We're gonna check out Occupy Fresno."
SOME COFFEESHOP YOU'VE PROBABLY NEVER HEARD OF — "At first, it was pretty cool," says Aviv Avela of his participation in the Occupy San Diego protests aimed at the the Bastards. "There was a really anti-establishment vibe, but still mellow. I mean, I know the whole thing was derivative of Occupy Wall Street, but we managed to give it a local feel, you know?"
But after a couple of days, says Avela, "we started to get the posers and the hangers-on showing up. People who weren't really anti-establishment, just not-yet-establishment. People who would happily spend their lives propping up the system, if only they could find a job. That's not protest, that's class envy. Lame."
"Now," he concludes, "the scene is just played out. Too much media attention, too little creative spark. The sell-out is coming, just like it always does. Give it a week, and it'll be called Twitter Presents: Occupy San Diego."
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Discuss the importance of the General Clauses Act'1897 in legal profession.
Does the General Clauses Act'1897 apply for the interpretation of the Constitution of India?
Asked on 11/01/11, 8:58 am
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Sudershan Goel Sudershan Goel - Advocate, International Visiting Scholar, USA [2008-10]
You should complete your home work with the help of good commentaries on the subject. If you are student, guidance may provided to you separately by e-mail.
Answered on 11/01/11, 9:56 am
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no homework assignments please.
Answered on 11/02/11, 9:38 am
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Ten years old, boogie-boarding since he was five
Wave flipped me over completely and I bumped my head in the sand
Mike Madriaga 10:30 a.m., Nov. 20
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So each new guitar wave from Figgy oscillates out of Earth's atmosphere, bounces off the moon, and reflects until inertia stills it at midpoint — except, of course, the ones missing Luna and bound all the way to Mars, Jupiter, possibly even Neptune the mystic, gaining flavor on every back-and-forth and who knows, maybe bringing back T-shirts. Gabe leans on an organ for drones alongside the waves.
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You get lyrics at times, but I'll to let you figure them out yourself. Then you'll have to decide if they aren't some enormous tiny Zen joke, like that drum solo on "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida." Short term, though, just appreciate the voice as added texture. Everything flows. I think a Walrus said that, once…


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No employees of NBC will face criminal charges over the display of a high-capacity ammunition magazine on a "Meet the Press" program in violation of local law in Washington, prosecutors told the network on Friday.
The capital city's attorney general, Irvin Nathan, said in a letter to NBC there would be no charges, but added that it was "a very close decision."
Nathan also said "there is no doubt of the gravity of the illegal conduct in this matter, especially in a city and a nation that have been plagued by carnage from gun violence."
The letter also confirmed the 30-round magazine displayed by show host David Gregory on December 23 was empty. At the time, Gregory was interviewing Wayne LaPierre of the National Rifle Association, a strong opponent of new gun control proposals.
Nathan said the network used the magazine with the "purpose of informing an ongoing public debate about firearms policy" not long after the school shooting massacre in Newtown, Connecticut.
Even an empty magazine violates city law. Conviction carries a possible sentence of up to a year in jail as well as a possible fine of up to $1,000.
Do you agree with this decision not to file charges even though it was a clear violation of the law? Disagree? Why?
Anyone else tired of the hypocrisy of these people leading the charge in so many different arenas? I'm not talking just about guns here now...I'm talking about people who just don't practice what they preach. People who base their political decisions on their moral beliefs, then get caught with a hooker or get caught cheating on their spouses? People who lead "wars on drugs" and you find out they do them or got a DUI? Or hell, people who lead charges against guns, then get caught with one at O'Hare airport, or those leading the charge, but who held a concealed weapons permit for 30 years?
Do we not see this kind of crap just about every single day? Yet, people will still tune in. People will still vote them in. Why?
Do you think if an average citizen doing, say, a Youtube video on the subject did the same thing, they'd be as understanding??
Do you think it was smart for Obama to go back and sit down with an interview with Gregory a week later?
Should we be holding these people accountable or are we content to just laugh this shit off and then complain when nothing changes?


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Robson rocks Venus to set up Serena skirmish
WORLD No 39 Laura Robson stunned an ailing Venus Williams 6-3 6-2 to move into the second round of the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome yesterday.
The British number one broke Williams six times en route to one of the biggest wins of her career and a second-round clash with Williams' sister Serena.
Ninth seed Sam Stosur advanced with a 6-2 6-3 win over Su-Wei Hsieh, while Jelena Jankovic eased past Tsvetana Pironkova 6-3 6-0.
Germany's Sabine Lisicki saw off Mallory Burdette 6-1 6-2 and there were also early wins for Melanie Oudin, Shuai Peng, Ayumi Morita and Garbine Muguruza.
In men's action, 11th seeded Marin Cilic needed only 73 minutes to see off Kazakhstan's Andrey Golubev 6-4 6-2.
Albert Montanes, Ernests Gulbis and Andrey Kuznetsov also advanced with wins over Martin Klizan, Jarkko Nieminen and Xavier Malisse respectively.
Italian Potito Starace saw off Czech Radek Stepanek while Benoit Paire, Jerzy Janowicz, Fabio Fognini and Albert Ramos were also winners.
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Brian Lamar Hawthorne, Jr., 21, of Lubbock passed away at UMC Thursday, September 18, 2008. Brian was born to parents Dee Ann Wooley and Brian Lamar Hawthorne, Sr. on October 17, 1986 in Lubbock. Brian was full of energy, talent and smiles, and he had a love for arts and sports. He attended Wheatly Elementary School until he became ill.
Preceded in death are his grandparents, Audry Lee Sneed, Thomas D. Wooley, Sr., and James Hawthorne. He leaves to mourn his mother, Dee Ann Wooley; a sister, La Quitta Wilson; a grandmother, Luella Hawthrone; two uncles, Douglas Wooley and James Hawthorne, Jr.; five aunts, La Nell Willard, La Tasha Hawthorne, Tammy Hawthorne, Kimberly Hawthorne, and Carla Searcy; a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Agape Temple. Burial will follow at City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary.
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Langfield set for comeback
Aberdeen goalkeeper Jamie Langfield is set for first-team return six months after suffering a brain seizure.
Last Updated: 30/11/11 5:26pm
Aberdeen goalkeeper Jamie Langfield is set to make his return to first-team football just six months after suffering a brain seizure.
The 31-year-old has joined Division Two strugglers Forfar Athletic on a month's loan to regain match fitness.
Langfield, who has been included in Scotland squads without winning his first cap, suffered a seizure at his home in May.
Meanwhile, young striker Michael Paton has returned to Pittodrie for an operation on a hernia injury.
The 22-year-old's loan spell at lowly Blue Square Premier side Stockport, where he netted four goals in 17 appearances, has been cut short.
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borestofilo wrote:
I hava almost the same problem with my Latitude D510, but the error code is 1000-0146
With over 30,000 posts (through early 2007), Rickmktg hasn't bought a Dell computer since July 2005, but has bought two Lenovo laptops...
Re-Install Windows on the SAME drive and DONOT delete the previous version.
I inserted my Windows XP Boot Disk and re-installed it on the SAME drive. DONOT delete the previous version of Windows and it works fine. You may have to install some of the previous software.
Did you try to Re-Install your Operating System. Do Not Delete the old version as it sit on a bad track on your Hard Drive.
The Drive is bad. However, you can leave the existing Operating System in tack and re-install it again on the same drive (sort of dangerous) but it works. You still will need to get yourself a new hard drive sooner or later.
Another option is to get and run SPIN RITE from GRC.


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From Camera-wiki.org
Mihama was a brand of Japanese cameras, particularly 120 folding cameras, produced from 1952 until 1957. It was founded by Sugie Kichizō (杉江吉三), who was born in 1901 in a village called Mihama (三浜, in the province of Shizuoka). This probably explains the name of the company.
The name of the company changed twice during this period. At first it was Mihama Seikō (三浜精工株式会社). It became Suruga Seiki (駿河精機株式会社) in 1953 or 1954, and finally during 1956 or 1957 it changed to Mihama Camera (ミハマカメラ株式会社): most of the "Mihama" models were produced by Suruga Seiki.
Camera list
- Semi Mihama I, II, III (4.5×6 folder)
- Mihama Six I, II, IIIA, R, S, S2, X (6×6 folder)
- Mihama Rhyme Six I, II (6×6 folder)
- Mihama 35A, X (35mm leaf-shutter rangefinder)
Some sources say there was also a Mihama Flex (or Mihamaflex) 120 TLR camera.
Source / further reading
- Asahi Camera (アサヒカメラ) editorial staff. Shōwa 10–40nen kōkoku ni miru kokusan kamera no rekishi (昭和10–40年広告にみる国産カメラの歴史, Japanese camera history as seen in advertisements, 1935–1965). Tokyo: Asahi Shinbunsha, 1994. ISBN 4-02-330312-7. Pp. 198–200, 306–7, 370, 408.
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The CEO of a federal credit union criticized for making payday loans has strongly defended her institution, arguing the loans help members escape short-term, high-interest debt.
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PHOENIX — Despite competition from nonbank providers like Google Wallet and a growing consumer shift away from traditional checking accounts, credit unions are best positioned to provide what the consumer of the near future will demand. So said ProfitStars Director of Strategic Insight Lee Wetherington during his May 21 general...
PHOENIX — Imagine what would happen if a hacker gained access to your credit union's email accounts and sent a message to members telling them the credit union was unable to honor all deposit withdrawal requests.
PHOENIX — As baby boomer CEOs retire, boards are increasingly replacing them with chief financial officers, D. Hilton Associates President/CEO David Hilton told attendees during his breakout session at the CUNA CFO Council conference May 20 at the Wild Horse Pass Resort.
It would probably be a mistake for credit unions to assume their loyal members will likely choose them as their preferred lender when it's time to buy a new vehicle.
When the nation's economy spiraled down around 2008, the housing market and employment sector weren't the only areas that were hammered.
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The NCUA's recent proposal that credit unions pay the federal regulator a fee to oversee the derivatives program has raised complaints among credit unions. NAFCU immediately fired off a statement supporting credit unions' entry into derivatives, but blasting the fee as setting bad precedent because the $250 million threshold would...
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As the variety of ways that consumers use to pay for their everyday transactions continues to evolve, there's one group that may cling to traditional methods. Some small business owners still prefer to come into the branches for personalized service opting out of mobile banking for either online or in-person...
In less than two years, mobile payments are set to be accepted by 53% of merchants and the transaction channel is poised to start replacing cash and credit cards.
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Nearly 90% of the U.S. adult population has a mobile phone and more than 108 million Americans have an Internet-enabled smartphone, according to a new Federal Reserve study, Consumers and Mobile Financial Services 2013.
They huddled together in the vault while the violent tornado was obliterating everything around them, including the 6,387-square-foot Moore, Okla., branch and the cars in the parking lot.
NMTW Community Credit Union of Lowell, Mass., last week announced that it will change its name to Align Credit Union this fall.
Tehachapi Federal Credit Union and Kern Schools Federal Credit Union last week announced that they will merge.
A new study claims that community financial institutions, including credit unions, dramatically overpay for core systems, on average about 24% over "fair market value."
The National Retail Federation announced last week that it will formally oppose the final settlement of litigation between retailers, Visa and MasterCard and a number of the largest card issuers.
Regarding "Should Branches Be Added to the Endangered Species List" in the May 15 issue: Recently, trade publications have been awash with articles debating the future of the branch.


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Apart from sorting flats, what the longest you have managed to ride without having to change a thing on your bike?
Got a SS commuter that has sorted me for over a year now and just noted I have not changed a component for just over a year now.
Lets hear about your 1980's builds still running the same rubber


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Genre: Sitcom, Entertainment
Premise: Shopkeeper Albert Arkwright has one main focus -- to make as much money as he can while spending as little as possible. He packs his small corner grocery with as much merchandise as he can. His nephew, Granville, serves as Arkwright's glorified errand boy, rising early to open the shop and staying late to close it. When not focused on his shop, Arkwright woos the nurse across the street. Each episode ends with Arkwright closing his shop and reflecting upon his day.


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Saroo Munshi thought he'd never find his way home.
At the age of 5, he fell asleep on a train in India while waiting for his brother. He ended up in Calcutta, nearly 900 miles from his town.
Lost and illiterate, with no idea what the name of his home was, Munshi lived on the streets for months until he was adopted by an Australian couple.
Decades later, he discovered Google Maps and was eventually able to follow train tracks, recognize landmarks and -- grab a tissue -- be reunited with his family. "Everything's all good," Munshi says as he hugs his mom. "It was a needle in a haystack, but the needle was there."
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Syria's Red Crescent on Monday said it has distributed 6,650 food rations in three areas of Damascus where rebels and the army reached a truce, but which are still under partial blockade.
The distributions have taken place over the past four days in Beit Sahem, Babbila and Yalda, three rebel bastions where the two sides reached a ceasefire after more than a year and a half of fighting and daily shelling.
The Red Crescent said it also provided medical treatment to 460 residents during the operation, while another 1,700 sick people were able to leave.
The Red Crescent posted photographs on its Facebook page showing scores of men and women gathering at a table, waiting to sign up for the distributions with humanitarian volunteers.
The photographs also show elderly men, teenagers and children looking happy as they carry away boxes marked with the Red Crescent's logo.
The aid mission was carried out with the help of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the World Food Programme (WFP).
Some 5,450 families benefited from the distribution, out of a total 12,000 families that have signed up for assistance.
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Truces reached in recent weeks for several rebel-held areas around Damascus -- where people were reportedly dying from shortages -- have allowed the entry of food, sources on both sides have said.
But according to activists and human rights organisations, the siege on the rebel-held areas has not ended.
"They are like open-air prisons," said Rami Abdel Rahman, director of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which relies on a network of activists and other witnesses inside the country.
"Lifting a siege would imply freedom of movement, which is not the case," he told AFP.
In Moadamiyet al-Sham, southwest of Damascus, activists have denounced restrictions imposed by the army ever since a truce was agreed in late December.
"We receive some 1,000 packets of bread a day. But we are unable to bring in flour, or to open bakeries," said Abu Malek, an activist in the town reached via the Internet.
The UN Security Council on Saturday adopted a resolution calling for humanitarian aid convoys to be allowed access throughout the war-torn country, but without a threat of sanctions should the parties fail to comply.
Damascus said Sunday it is ready to cooperate with the resolution, so long as it respects "state sovereignty."


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Natural Gas and Propane Autogas Upfits Made Easier,
But Agency Is Asked to Be 'Nimble' on Future Changes
As expected, the California Air Resources Board has approved changes aimed at substantially streamlining the certification process for propane autogas and natural gas vehicle upfits. The changes bring CARB's requirements closer to those of the U.S. EPA (F&F, August 19).
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A few familiar names -- and one new one -- made their way into the Labatt Tankard provincial men's curling championship Sunday.
Defending Brier champ Mark Dacey of Mayflower, with three provincial titles in the past four years, and 1996 Tankard champ Brian Rafuse of Bridgewater went undefeated in their respective zone qualifying events to advance to the Tankard Feb. 4-8 in Bridgewater.
The other two teams to go through the zones unblemished are Mayflower's Mark Kehoe and 23-year-old Jamie Murphy, a former two-time New Brunswick junior champ in his first attempt to make the Tankard draw.
There was no repeat of last year's hiccup for Dacey and teammates Bruce Lohnes, Rob Harris and Andrew Gibson.
His team lost its last three straight in zone qualifying and had to beat former Canadian junior champ Shawn Adams in the last-chance event just to nab the final slot in the Tankard field.
But they left little doubt Sunday morning at the Sydney Curling Club, ripping Mayflower's Andrew Corkum 9-1 in a battle of undefeated teams.
"You look back at last year and it was almost like a near-death experience," Dacey said Sunday after racing home to Halifax ahead of impending bad weather.
"When you are writing the script ahead of time you certainly don't want that to be part of it. So we're quite satisifed with how it went this weekend. Now we can practise and prepare for Bridgewater."
Dacey put up two early deuces on Corkum and ended it early with a five-ender in the fourth.
Dacey was the top seed and Kehoe ranked No. 3 among 26 teams in the North Zone in Sydney. Rafuse was seeded third and Murphy ninth among 25 teams at the South Zone in Yarmouth.
Another 10 rinks will qualify today. The final two teams for the 16-team, triple knockout Tankard will come from a last-chance challenge round next weekend in Chester.
Kehoe, with Peter Burgess, Jason Blanchard and Justin Grundy, beat Peter Eddy 10-6 to punch his ticket to Bridgewater.
In Yarmouth, Rafuse, with Curt Palmer, Dave Slauenwhite and Glenn Josephson, made it look easy with an 8-0 win over Chester's Graham Breckon.
Murphy, with Kent Smith, Mike Bardsley and Kyle Schmeisser, may have been the surprise of the field, earning his way to the Tankard by beating former provincial finalist Danny Christianson of CFB Halifax 7-4.
Murphy also beat South Zone top-seed Scott Saunders of Mayflower on his way to a 4-0 slate.
The Murphy team is in its first year together.
"We knew we could compete," Murphy said. "Maybe we didn't think necessarily we would go through the A side 4-0, but we knew all season we'd thrown a lot of rocks and practised a lot and it was only a matter of time before we got it together. We had everything rolling this weekend."
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A monster fish that has eluded Port Orange fisherman on the Dunlawton Causeway for more than a month has been caught.
Chris Higbee, 28, caught a goliath grouper, estimated to weigh more than 75 pounds, early Wednesday morning under the river span.
Since the goliath is a protected species, Higbee could not remove it from the water.
Higbee told Local 6 that the grouper had dozens of hooks in him from people trying to catch it. Hibee said he pulled out the hooks and released the fish back in the river.
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Tangy zizzle (4.5)...Muisee (4.5)Easily the bands best release, and will most likely end being their most important....Timmah99 (5)Put your sunglasses on and drive off into the sunset....PearlDrummer20 (4.5)Queens of the Stone Age's best release to date....
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I have never really liked Queens of the Stone Age much. That was a pretty good review though, homie. :cool:
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This is my least favorite of QOTSA albums. I prefer 'Songs For The Deaf' over this one.
I love this album
I really enjoy this album, although I'm partial to the self-titled. I think "Better Living Through Chemistry" is my favorite aong on here. Very well-written review, a few minor errors, however. Auto Pilot, Quick and to the Pointless, and Tension Head are sung by the bassist Nick Oliveri, and not Josh like you mentioned. Also, In the Fade is sung by Mark Lanegan of The Screaming Trees, I beleive. If you enjoyed this album I would recommend checking out their self-titled cd as well.
Album Rating: 4.5Yeah, I didn't know who sang what songs, so I just stuck to the main singer.
By the way, I've heard self-titled a few times. Not many tracks get my attention, but it was an okay way for QOTSA to start off. I'm more of a fan of their hard songs.This Message Edited On 10.20.05
very good review, great album
The Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret is a damn brilliant song. It's what got me into the Queens in the first place.
does anyone else like leg of lamb?i used to hate it so much i deleted it from my computer. but i have recently fell in love with it after i realized how cool the chorus thing 1:48 in is.sweet song and pretty good review
Album Rating: 4.5good stuff...
I really love this band!!
Album Rating: 4.0I got this album of my brother a while back which preety much got me in to QOTSA. I think this album is amazin and you've done a good review.
Album Rating: 5.0Great review, I really like In The Fade though..
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My son has a pea sized lump in his lower left jaw region?
So he's going to be 2 years old in April and were weening him off the pacifier (only used when he sleeps at this point) but every time he grinds his teeth we were told its best to gently massage the jaw. I don't know if that actually works I don't feel relieved if someone massages my jaw but whatever it's what the therapist say so it sounds reasonable.
This morning I massaged his left jaw and I felt a pea sized lump! It's not protruding out of his jaw or anything his face structure looks the same…
We will set an appointment with the doctors this week and hopefully it's just a swollen lymph node…
My question is… Has your kid ever had a swollen lymph node? Does it usually cause pain? My William doesn't to be in any pain whatsoever?
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Dane Hoffman, of New York Mills recently received a $1,000 scholarship from the CHS Foundation, the major giving entity of CHS Inc., an energy, grains and foods company. Following graduation this spring, Hoffman plans to study food science at North Dakota State University. Hoffman is one of 50 students receiving scholarships through the CHS Foundation High School Scholarship Program. A total of $50,000 was awarded through the program this year.


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Jason Kidd is well aware of what happened during his tenure in Dallas, and no comments from the owner are going to dampen that memory.
The veteran guard will face off against his old team tomorrow night at the Garden for the first time as a member of the Knicks, and Kidd is not letting some remarks by Mark Cuban affect his state of mind heading into the game.
On Dallas radio in mid-August, the Mavericks owner was upset by what he thought was Kidd's quick and unexpected departure for New York.
"I'm sure I'll get over it at some point," Cuban said at the time, "but as of now, I wouldn't put J-Kidd's number in the rafters."
"I don't play for a jersey [in the rafters], I play for my teammates," Kidd said after yesterday's practice. "Cuban owns the team, so he has every right to his opinion. The one thing he can't take away is the championship ring that we helped him get."
That came two seasons ago, when Kidd teamed with Tyson Chandler and star Dirk Nowitzki to bring the Mavericks their first title. Now Kidd and Chandler are teammates in New York, and the Mavericks team coming into the Garden has changed substantially.
"It's a different team than I played with, especially with Shawn Marion going down and Dirk not being there," Chandler said of the team's two injured stars. "It's not the same, but Dallas will always have a special place in my heart because we won a championship together."
Kidd, who is now 39 years old and was drafted second overall by Dallas in 1994, also has a special affinity for the city and its fans. He even went so far as to say "the owner is great," before addressing the stark circumstances of his departure.
"That's just the business of basketball, it happens," said Kidd, who signed a three-year, $9 million deal with the Knicks after getting a reported offer from the Mavericks for three years, $11 million.
"A lot of championship teams have been broken up before," said the 10-time All-Star and likely future Hall of Famer. "The Dallas team was broken up, so it's not something new, it just happened."
Now Kidd is determined to focus on the task at hand, which is bringing the Knicks back into the discussion as a championship contender. He has helped them get off to their first 3-0 start in 13 years, and has helped most by way of imparting all the knowledge he has amassed in his 18 seasons.
"He's like having a coach on the floor," Chandler said. "Even defensively, he's constantly out there coaching. To have multiple coaches out there is always a positive."
Kidd played a similar role in the early-2000s when he was at the helm of the Nets (still in New Jersey then), leading them to back-to-back NBA Finals. Asked if he would want to retire as a Net, Kidd was non-committal. He is nothing if not a consummate professional, and this game against a former team with a mouthy owner is not going to rile him up at this point in his career.
"If I was 23, yes," Kidd said when asked if the game would carry extra meaning. "But I'm not 23. To see the guys, Cuban and those guys, [it will] be good to see them, but they're on the other side. Maybe I'll see some of those guys [tonight] for dinner, but come game time my job is to try and win a ball game."


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In this lesson students will build on their knowledge of the lost colony of Roanoke. Using the Internet, students will research theories about the disappearance of the colonists and use what they have learned to write and perform a play about an assigned theory. They will incorporate technology by recording the plays and editing them using movie editing software.
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On the Record / Oct. 31, 2013
Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner promoted Laura Markle, a CPA, to tax manager. Markle joined the firm as a staff accountant in 2008 and is a graduate of Niagara University. Also, the firm promoted Bradley Bach and Eric Blackman to senior staff accountants. Bach, a CPA, is a graduate of Brockport State College. Blackman earned a master's degree from Brockport State College.
Goodwill Industries of Western New York named Tina Brown and Nicholas Lindstrom case managers in sheltered employment. Brown is a graduate of Buffalo State College. Lindstrom is a graduate of Medaille College. Also, the agency named Sheila Buie, Paschal Geraci and Donna Hernandez supervisors in sheltered employment; Karen Heffle assistant in the human resources and accounting departments; Norman Heffle driver, donated goods division; Robert O'Donnell maintenance lead in facilities; and Michele Williams janitorial staff.
The MedTech Association named Gerry Murak, CEO of SoPark Corp., to its 2013-14 board of directors. MedTech is a New York state association of pharmaceutical, biotech and medical technology companies, suppliers and service providers, and research universities.
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The Made in America Store at Eastern Hills Mall in Clarence will have a ribbon-cutting at 1 p.m. Saturday. The event will include recording artist Ricky Lee, Made in America Store vendors talking about their products, and local author Robin Tolsma signing copies of her book about Flight 3407. The store is in the Sears wing of the mall.
Pioneer Credit Recovery, a subsidiary of Sallie Mae, was ranked first by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of Fiscal Service for the July-through-September 2013 quarter on its contract to recover past-due obligations owed to government agencies. In all, the company has been ranked as the top performer 28 times on three contracts. Sallie Mae credits Pioneer's work with returning to the U.S. government $255 million in previously unpaid fees, fines, misused funds, overpayments and other debt.
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Help me decide between 3 off-road bikes
All from the same company: Airborne. I'm keen on their designs and specs for the price range.
Given my weight, I'm not sure about a full suspension, but that's the option for two of the bikes. I haven't done any off-roading on a bike other than my CX rig since the days before suspension was on EVERYTHING, so I don't know squat about it. Here's my quandry...
I'm a light Clyde at 205 - 210, but that's still kinda heavy for full suspension if I understand correctly. Can I manage with a full suspension if I (eventually) outfit it with a stiffer shock than the stock model?
I'm still a bit of my old daredevil self, and I used to beat the snot out of my old Stumpjumper. I don't know how it held up, considering I did drops off loading docks and rode it ballzout down flights of 40+ stairs. I'd like to do things like that again; maybe not quite so crazy, but close; and that's where the toss up between 3 bikes really starts.
There is a hardtail 29er XC bike. While robust, I'm worried about 29er wheels and a hardtail if I decide to land it a little bit on the less-than-delicate side. It would be a good bike for much of the riding I'd do on light to medium technical trails, but less likely to hold up if I felt like taking it on a huck run at the local dirt park.
Next is a 5" f/r travel trail bike. 26" wheels, a couple drivetrain components that step up from the previous (X7/9 mix instead of X3/5 mix), but the front fork is a slight step down to compensate in price for a rear RS Bar 2.1; and that's my real question with that bike. What do any of the MTB Clydes think of a guy my size on a Bar 2.1 rear and Tora 289 front end? Am I headed for double-boinger territory, and would it hold up to a mix of trail riding, possible jump sessions, and maybe the ocassional DFL finish in a local race series?
The last possibility is a 6" f/r travel all-mountain and freeride bike. Very unlikely candidate for the race series with its weight and gearing, but certainly ready to hold up to a jump session beating. This one stocks a Spinner Cargo 340 fork (never head of 'em) and a Marzocchi Coil-F rear. I'm more concerned that if I want to take it out on a non-brutal trail that I'd be disappointed in the performance trying to climb or just cruise around on flatter sections, and find myself wishing I'd had gone with the trail rig instead.
So, if you were me, which one would you be most inclined to go for and why? What about least likely, and why?
Not to derail your topic, and I have no idea about mountain bikes, but didn't airborne used to make road bikes? If I recall, they imported straight gauge Ti tubing from China (or maybe had it manufactured over there, I forget) but they were the generic Ti option back before generic carbon options were available. Is that the same company?
Clifton, who ever told you that 205-210 is too heavy for FS is so far off of the mark. I've been riding FS since the days of the URT design(think early fisher and trek Y) and have also had a mono pivot(cannondale) horst link(specialized FSR), 4 bar(Ellsworth) and an old school no pivot(original spec ground control) so I have experience with FS. Rider weight has no bearing on the issue, riding style and the trails you intend to ride have the biggest impact on whether you should go fs or not. If you're doing a lot of smooth wide open fire trails or smooth groomed trails FS is probably not needed, if you're riding rocky, rooted type stuff it's nice having the FS. It opens up the trail and let's you take lines you couldn't otherwise do without it. You also don't feel as beat up when its all done. I've bought a few hardtails over the years and have sold all of them as I always wind up pulling the FS from the rack to ride. As for designs I don't do a lot of hucking or jumping so I prefer the shorter travel XC designs vs the long travel type of all mountain/free ride bikes. No matter what design you do get You will have to adapt your riding style to the FS design you do purchase. Most require a sit and spin style or you'll waste energy pre loading the susp or in some designs the susp will rise with a hard step on the pedals sort of locking it out. I haven't had a chance to look at the ones you posted(on my phone atm) so can't tell you what pivot design they use or how they will react so all I can say is find out what their suspension/pvot design is and do your research. Certain designs favor certain riding styles and a bad match is as bad as a bad fitting road bike. If you feel info overload feel free to PM and I'll help you sort through it.
I just looked at the website. I'm assuming your talking about the Marauder and Elite?
The Marauder in my opinion is not for you. It's a single pivot, coil sprung, 6 " bike. Single pivots are super sensitive and eat bumps like no other design can but that sensitivity makes them a bit of a bear to pedal because there's nothing to negate rider input(like 4 bar, vpp, etc etc designs have). Combine that with a coil spring which is also super sensitive and you have a bike that will eat up alot of terrain but you will not enjoy trying to climb on. It's going to be a good bit heavier too because of the coil shock, sturdier frame and longer travel fork. If you intend to huck, jump big, ride slopes this is the bike. Anything else will have you wishing for something else.
The Elite uses the same suspension design but balances it with an airshock so it will take some of the springiness out of it plus you can adjust pre-load and damping to your liking. I can't tell if it has any sort of lock out, If it does even better. This bike is close in design to my old cannondale super V. It's a decent climbing bike as long as you sit and spin. Any mashing or standing efforts will go straight into the suspension. But the design is solid, with not alot of pivots or bars to break, just a clean simple single pivot. The trick to this bike will be taking the time to get it set up to your liking and learning the ins/outs of riding on it. Once you get "it" and "you" dialed in you'll really enjoy that suspension design. I used to climb nasty steep stuff with my old C-Dale that I couldn't do on my hardtail. That design has the ability to still absorb bumps while while your climbing so you can just sit and spin right over obstacles without needing all of the extra body english. This is a good FS bike for trail riding that has the ability to take on some bigger hits and gnarlier stuff without having too much of a climbing penalty than a hardtail, even though I'd give this bike the edge for technical climbs over a hardtail. I even raced my old C-Dale super V for 2 seasons and did really well on it.
The 29'r is also a good choice because of your cross background and they have the ability to eat up alot of stuff because of the bigger tires. Depending on where you intend to ride you might not need anything more than this. If I was you I would go to the trail heads that you're going to ride and see what other riders are using. Also talk to some shops about what they think is the best style bike for the trails you intend to ride. We have trails here that a 29'r is the perfect choice, and we have others where you're nutty if you're not on FS.
Sorry for the long posts. Hope I answered some of yur questions.
The Bar and Tora components are at the lower end of the spectrum. If you don't intend to ride technical trails, they might be okay for you. I would use these components on fire roads, double-track trails, or cross-country race courses. I'd be more hesitant to use them on the sort of technical single-track that's popular on most of the trail rides in my area.
The all-mountain bike is likely to be heavier than you want. I love descending on bikes with 6-7" of suspension travel, but I sure don't like pedaling those heavy rigs uphill! There are only two companies that make decent forks: Fox and Rock Shox. Everyone else is hit-and-miss...mostly "miss". I've never heard of a "Spinner Cargo 340" fork, which makes me think it could be junk (though, admittedly, it's been 12-18 months since I paid any real attention to this stuff).
The hard tail 29er could be a decent option, but it probably depends on what fork is fitted. Most complete hard-tails seem to have bargain basement forks, unfortunately. I would look closely and the fork and wheels, then factor any required upgrades into the cost of the bike before making a decision.
Thanks so much for the in-depth responses! This is exactly the sort of input I was looking for. I'm a huge research junkie when it comes to plunking my limited funds down on anything, and this has managed to at the very least rule out the Marauder (freeride rig) and narrow it down to the Zeppelin (FS trail) or the Guardian (hardtail 29er).
Knowing that I plan on doing some of the rooty and rocky trails around here, plus hitting up some of the light technical runs at the local park, I'm leaning more towards the Zeppelin. Even if the Bar 2.1 shock and the Tora 289 fork might be on the lower end of components, I can always upgrade in the future as I feel necessary.
The racing aspect is far down on my list of importance; more like something I might do on a lark, or just to stay keen during the CX off-season.
With full-suspension bikes, it's really nice if you can arrange a test-ride on trails that you plan to ride. For me, at least, it's very difficult to determine exactly how a FS bike will work during a parking lot demo ride. Many shops in my area hold "demo days" on local trails once or twice a year. A few will also rent you a bike for a day, then credit the rental toward purchase if you decide to buy a bike. Even if you're just riding around the block, get the shop to set the suspension up properly. Ideally, this means measuring the "sag" not just looking up settings in a book.
During your test ride, I would suggest focusing on the performance of the rear suspension. Most/all Bar shocks lack lock-out, which means the suspension will always be fully active. That can be a blessing, or a curse. Does the bike bob or pogo around when you're pedaling along on flat ground? What about when climbing? My first MTB had lower-end components and it always felt like too much of my pedaling energy went into bouncing the suspension around rather than moving the bike forward. But, as I said, I'm particularly sensitive to that sort of thing.
Just to add to sstorkels good advice:
1- axle to axle length(total shock length)
2- travel
3- diameter of the bolt that secures the shock
4- width of the spacers where the shock mounts.
If you have a caliper handy you can get those in a few minutes without having to remove the shock. Then check the fox, RS, or even Cane Creek websites and you should have a pretty good idea on whether or not theres an upgrade available for that bike.
A lot of great advise here, but I'll add one more thought here. I would caution against the thought of upgrading the shocks/fork later. Good shocks and forks will cost more then the bike itself. You might consider using this bike to see if you like the mountain bike experience, then upgrading to a higher end bike. As with drive train, it is almost always less expensive to buy a bike with the good fork/shock on it, then to upgrade later.
1 - I'll email Airborne and get the stats on the stock Bar 2.1 shock. Just looking at the availability of that one on a couple sites, there seem to be about 6 different measurements available for it, so it's hopefully one which will match with an available upgrade shock down the line. Thanks for this; I didn't know to check all of those measurements. I only knew about 2 of them.
2 - Unfortunately it's not a model that I can do a test ride on before purchase, but they do have a generous returns policy if things don't work out. I've dealt with enough other bike fittings to understand that things might not be spot-on the very first time, and I've read a bunch of suspension tuning articles so I realize that there can be a significant process to the rider/bike tuning before things are dialed in. I'm prepared for that, but thanks for the heads-up. Thankfully many of my CX teammates are MTB riders/racers as well, and can help me out with a few tuning & tweaking rides to really set things up proper.
So, change of plans after some further examination of the equipment and a re-reading of the advice here. Given that a single-pivot design is more likely to pose issues, and upgrading in the future can be a pricey (and difficult, depending on the dimensions) venture, I'm taking advantage of a couple months waiting time to build up a cash reserve, and my CX team's discount with one of our kick-ass sponsors; Recycled Cycles.
They're a dealer for Kona and Marin amongst other brands, and I've got a new selection to mull over. So, starting anew, what do people think of the following:
Kona Hei Hei 29er
Kona Tanuki Deluxe
Marin Rift Zone XC6 29er
Marin EastPeak 5.6
They all seem to be roughly equivalent on the components, but I don't know about the differences between shocks, so that's my main question with them. They're all 4-bar linkage rear suspension to cut down on the bob 'n' bounce effect, with the primary difference between the models in each brand being a 29er or a 26".
Not only am I a bigger guy at just over 200 pounds, but I'm a BIG guy at six and a half feet tall. Is there any detraction from the suspension system design for a 26" wheeled bike at the largest frame sizes vs. the smaller sizes? Is there a benefit to someone my size getting a 29er? Would my plans to do some slightly aggressive jumping be detrimental to a 29er wheel vs. a 26" wheel?
I think the first thing to do is decide whether you want 26" or 29" wheels. In theory, 29" wheels will roll right over some obstacles that will require finesse to clear with a 26" wheel. On super-tight trails and switchbacks a 29" wheel might be more difficult to maneuver than a 26" wheel. A 29" wheel will have more momentum than a 26" wheel, but it will require more effort to get moving. "All Mountain" bikes seem to tend toward 26" wheels, so if you're planning to do jumps you might want to stick 26" wheels.
As far as the specific bikes you've selected go... Kona seems to be using no-name shocks. Without knowing more about the designer/OEM, this is a bit of a red flag for me. Marin uses the Rock Shox Ario, which has a lockout. Lockout is a nice feature: it keeps the suspension from squishing all over the place when you're trying to pedal up a relatively smooth trail or fire road. My preference would be for a Fox Float RP2 or RP23 shock, but they're dramatically more expensive.
The component mixes all seem pretty reasonable give the budget. Much of it comes down to preference. As an example, I hate the ergonomics of Shimano's MTB shifters; SRAM's design works much better for my hands. Magura hydraulic disc brakes are my favorite, followed by Shimano, Avid. I've test ridden 1 or 2 bikes with Hayes brakes and wasn't really impressed.
If you decide to go with 26" wheels, you might also consider the Marin Mount Vision XM6. The 140mm suspension travel might be more appropriate for jumping and aggressive riding than the 120mm of travel offered by the EastPeak.
I couldn't pass up the opportunity to jump on this deal with my team's discount, either. The only bummer is that they didn't have any of the XL in stock to ship, so I have to wait another few weeks until it arrives at the shop.
So aside from CX race crashes and canine related wipeouts, now everyone can look forward to POV crash video of me doing aerials into trees. :lol:
That should make for entertaining video.
Congrats on the new to you bike, pics of course. i have a 26er bike and think there are still advantages, especially for heavier riders. You really aren't a heavy rider BTW. the shorter spokes make for a more stable wheel when taking quick turns. Overall the bike will be a tad lighter. Marin is a quality bike and you should have a blast.
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Governor Haley, Atlantic Beach leaders talking Bikefest Tuesday
Fri, 25 Jul 2014 20:35:00 GMT —
Governor Nikki Haley will meet with Atlantic Beach officials Tuesday morning to discuss Bikefest.
Atlantic Beach Town Manager William Booker said the meeting will take place during a specially called town council meeting.
Booker said the meeting will be open to the public but will include an executive session in which Haley and council will discuss security issues.
Haley's Communications Director Doug Mayer said Haley will answer questions from the media after the meeting.
Haley has been very vocal about wanting to put an end to the town's annual Bikefest after several shootings occurred in Myrtle Beach during the festival over Memorial Day weekend.
Booker said the meeting with Haley was initiated when she said on June 3 that she would be reaching out to the town about the Bikefest issues. He said since then they have been working to figure out when the meeting could take place.
Town officials have said they don't plan to end the festival, saying it won't fix problems with violence in surrounding communities.
We have asked Governor Haley's office what they hope to gain from the meeting and will post more details as we get them.


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Is chocolate creme pie really the #3 most popular pie?
According to America's Favorite Pies Pie Chart, chocolate creme is the #3 most popular pie in America. For some reason I can't believe it - more popular than pecan? What part of the country is chocolate creme pie popular?


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Hi, here I go again for the next THE DB 10K contest with my 'Bubble Dream'. I am happy to take part in this contest and I wish best of luck to all of you as well…
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What's in a Name? For some people rather too much, apparently….
Stefan Czerniawski, who goes under the blog name "Public Strategist", has written a rather ill-informed and intemperate attack on a report we have just published based purely on the use of the term "Sir Humphrey" in the title. Firstly, Stefan … Continue reading
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Mandela – a musical tribute
I was involved in the struggle against apartheid from 1970 onwards. Whilst I was involved in all sorts of campaigns in the 70s and early 80s, it was the 1988 70th Birthday Concert for Mandela that lifted to campaign to … Continue reading
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Whitehall Watch has gone, to a better place…
Dear friends, colleagues and readers, Whitehall Watch has gone – but just to a better place. It has now joined what will be a suite of blogs under the umbrella of Manchester Policy Blogs. If you have come here (by … Continue reading
Government defeats over public money in Parliament (crowd sourcing examples)
This is an appeal for a bit of research help from Whitehall Watch's highly knowledgeable readership….. There is a widespread belief – often repeated in serious academic texts – that any defeat on 'budget' or 'money' motions in the House … Continue reading
Britons say no to smaller state (BSA 30)
By Colin Talbot, University of Manchester Britain is still a majority social-democratic country. That is, politically, the most significant finding of the latest British Social Attitudes survey published this week. Most people want a country which "gets and spends" about … Continue reading
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'Universal Credit' Crunch Arrives (as I predicted it would)
Today's NAO Report on Universal Credit implementation is one of the hardest hitting critiques in living memory from a usually restrained institution. I would say "I hate to say I told you so", but I don't 'hate to say it" … Continue reading
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NYT Excerpt: Radical Accounting And The Value Of Ideas
I thought this as interesting enough to share….. especially as an awful lot of public management reform is predicated on trying to replicate in the public sector the sort of outmoded private sector practices discussed below…. July 30, 201312:49 PM … Continue reading
Whitehall Watch is changing
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BT: To Infinity and Beyond, or not
We, as a country, are failing dismally to provide a proper broadband infrastructure. While debate rages around whether or not we'll have HS2 sometime in the dim and distant future, right here right now we are lagging behind in our … Continue reading
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Save the Census – Save Our Stats
FROM: Beyond 2011 Independent Working Group – Save Our Statistics? This is an appeal by the Beyond 2011 independent working group to those who use official population and social statistics in the UK, particularly those concerned with area-based statistics. We … Continue reading
Engaging with Policy: Whitehall, Westminster and the Academy
Many of us who study public policy academically often discuss just what impact our work has – do we influence anything? With the Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercise fast approaching, academics across Britain are busily putting together 'impact' statements to … Continue reading
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Local Government Strategies in an Age of Austerity
by Colin R. Talbot and Carole L. Talbot[1] University of Manchester Originally published in a CIPFA/PMPA pamphlet here (April 2011). Some of the data may be slightly dated, but the thrust of the argument remains valid and even more topical as a … Continue reading
"Investing in Britain's Future" Not so much.
I have heard some ludicrous claims by politicians in the past but the claim that this government is launching one of the biggest programmes of public investment in our history is breathtakingly ridiculous.
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Ministers and Mandarins : The IPPR's 2013 Review of the Senior Civil Service: A Commentary
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SR2013 and SR2010: "Life is What Happens Whilst You're Making Plans" (John Lennon)
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The Politics of Spending Review 2013: The 'Star Chamber' Phantom Menace and Turf Wars
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The Politics of Spending Review 2013: Why Now, Why at all?
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In Defence of Quangos
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Ministers and Mandarins: Time for Change?
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How to reduce Government debt by almost a third, at no cost? Sounds mad? Read on..
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MLB Spring Training Attendance Jumps 9%; Cubs Set Cactus League Records
MLB teams averaged 7,323 fans per game during Spring Training this year, up 9% from '13, when the league also held the World Baseball Classic. Much of the increase can be credited to the new Cubs Park in Mesa. The Cubs averaged 14,254 fans per game at the new venue, up 67% from last season at Hohokam Park. Several other Cactus League clubs saw double-digit percentage gains from '13, including the Rockies, Dodgers, Mariners, White Sox, Royals, Padres and Brewers. Overall, the Cactus League saw a 12% jump in average attendance. Meanwhile, the Grapefruit League saw a 5% jump in average attendance. The Pirates, Twins, Cardinals, Marlins, Mets and Astros each saw double-digit percentage jumps at the gate. Despite continuing to lead the Grapefruit League at the gate, the Yankees' figure was down 2% (THE DAILY).'14 GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE ATTENDANCE
HOME TEAMGAMESTOTALAVG.PREV.% +/-GAMES ('13) Yankees15151,56410,10410,300-1.9%16 Red Sox15147,6699,8459,6961.5%17 Phillies15121,9158,1288,645-6.0%16 Tigers15116,2267,7488,050-3.8%17 Twins14107,8067,7006,69715.0%17 Pirates1291,0477,5876,22921.8%15 Orioles1289,4497,4547,0865.2%17 Braves17124,1047,3007,452-2.0%18 Cardinals1496,7956,9146,16812.1%16 Rays1478,6245,6165,3495.0%17 Nationals1477,5855,5425,3134.3%16 Marlins1582,3005,4874,36625.7%15 Mets1476,0915,4354,90710.8%17 Blue Jays1467,8304,8454,908-1.3%16 Astros1244,7153,7263,35011.2%16 GRAPEFRUIT TOTALS2121,473,7206,9526,5955.4%246'14 CACTUS LEAGUE ATTENDANCE HOME TEAMGAMESTOTALAVG.PREV.% +/-GAMES ('13) Cubs15213,81514,2548,55266.7%17 Rockies16169,66310,6049,51711.4%14 D-Backs14144,43410,31711,021-6.4%16 Giants15149,9699,99810,771-7.2%15 Dodgers12114,4029,5348,17616.6%17 Mariners15116,5977,7736,74315.3%16 Angels15108,9657,2647,495-3.1%16 Rangers1495,1816,7996,5723.4%17 White Sox1387,7596,7516,1409.9%14 Royals1493,9876,7135,06132.7%17 Padres1475,9165,4234,87611.2%19 Brewers1475,0415,3604,86610.1%15 A's1578,0115,2015,513-5.7%16 Reds1569,4784,6324,2439.2%15 Indians1567,4454,4964,564-1.5%17 CACTUS TOTALS2161,660,6637,6886,89711.5%241 MLB TOTALS4283,134,3837,3236,7449.4%487
CHART NOTE: Does not include games played against college teams or games played outside of Arizona or Florida Spring Training venues.
BIGGER IS BETTER: In Phoenix, Jim Walsh noted the Cubs' total and average attendance figures were "both new records" for the Cactus League. The team had the "best-attendance game" in Cactus League history on March 25 with 15,276 fans for a game against the Angels. The team drew "more than 15,000 at Cubs Park six times" and "recorded the 12 highest-attended Cactus League games of all time" (ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 3/31).
TEAM NOTES: In California, Jeff Fletcher noted that while the Angels total attendance for Spring Training games at Tempe Diablo Stadium this year "was the ninth time in 11 years they drew more than 100,000, it was their second consecutive spring of decreased attendance" (ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, 3/25). In Florida, Michael Parsons noted the Nationals set a new "team record" for attendance at Space Coast Stadium in Melbourne. It is the "third straight season that average attendance has grown, and the team has averaged more than 5,000 fans a game for the second straight spring" (FLORIDA TODAY, 3/25).


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It's the dirty little secret of the War on Terror: all bets are off, and almost anything goes. We have fundamentally changed the rules of the game and the rules of engagement.
Today drone strikes, night raids, and U.S. government–condoned torture occur in corners across the globe, generating unprecedented civilian casualties.
Investigative reporter Jeremy Scahill (author of BLACKWATER: The Rise of the World's Most Mercenary Army) traces the rise of the Joint Special Operations Command, the most secret fighting force in U.S. history, exposing operations carried out by men who do not exist on paper and will never appear before Congress.
No target is off-limits for the JSOC "kill list," even a U.S. citizen. Director Richard Rowley takes us on a chilling ride with whistle-blower Scahill. Dirty Wars is a battle cry for the soul and conscience of an America few of us know exists.
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I paid a visit to see the Bletchley Park Codebreakers museum yesterday, these are a few shots from my brief visit.
The main house & what we instantly recognise as the image that represents the codebrakers of WW2
There is a large amount of dilapidation of the out buildings at the moment but the good news is that there is a complete refurbishment now under way so this image will probably not be available by this time next year.
One of two gargoyles guarding the front door
This lantern ceiling is to be found in the centre of the main house.
This is the slate sculpture of Alan Turing, the famous mathematician, one of the most important people who were responsible for solving the German encryption of their messages using the enigma machine.
The bomb machine part of the system for cracking code quickly.
The next three items are part of the display in the main house. Commander Denniston head of Bletchley made a journey across Germany to Poland to obtain a forerunner of the Enigma machine along with it's codes. This was an incredibly brave act and as you can see from his passport this journey took place a few weeks before Great Britain and Germany went to war.
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Milpitas, Calif. - Linear Technology's LT3466 is a dual step-up DC/DC converter that can drive up to 20 white LEDs from a (3.6-volt) lithium-ion source. Its high efficiency, current-mode and fixed-frequency operation ensure uniform LED brightness, low noise and maximum battery life, while on-chip Schottky diodes eliminate both the added cost and space requirements of external diodes. Its two independent converters are capable of driving asymmetric LED strings (up to 10 in series per converter) from an input voltage of 2.7 to 24 volts, suiting it to applications from handheld devices to automotives. The step-up converters have independent dimming and shutdown control of each string. Efficiency is as high as 81 percent.
The chip's 3-by-3 mm DFN package and tiny external components provide a very compact footprint for space-constrained handheld applications. Switching frequency can be set between 200 kHz and 2 MHz via a single resistor.
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In this week's The Command Post podcast, hosts Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie discuss the new elevator protocol for the NYPD after one officer died and the other remains in critical condition after using an elevator to reach a high-rise fire. They also conduct an interview with Batt. Chief Robert Avsec, with Chesterfield (Va.) Fire and EMS, about real world fire department customer service.
Lt. Duckworth and Chief Wylie also talk about the politics of being the fire chief in their leadership lessons segment of the show.
If you have any topics or items you would like to hear discussed on The Command Post, let us know in the comment section below.
Here are links to some of the articles and other items mentioned on the show:
NYPD fire death highlights need for education
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The importance of wiping your feet
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IT'S one of those days where you wouldn't wish to be anywhere else; the sky is clear and the beach on this tropical motu (islet) is ours alone.
The calm waters are such that they are impossible to replicate: a shade of Tahitian turquoise blue, the marine life easily sighted.
Passengers on the luxury catamaran cruise ship Haumana are sitting around a dining table on the beach, feasting on barbecued lobster and fresh salads, and drinking chilled French white wine.
The scene is so idyllic it belies the fact that this French picnic is actually Plan B. Uninvited winds had thwarted the original idea for the barbecue lunch to be served in the water, allowing us to cool our heels, quite literally.
But no matter, Plan B hardly gives reason for complaint. The crew of Haumana had adapted their plans so effortlessly that, if not for the printed schedule in the cabins each night, we probably would have been none the wiser.
Our impromptu beach fine-dining experience comes midway in a four-day cruise of the lagoon of island Rangiroa, which means "immense sky" in Polynesian.
The Haumana offers three- to seven-day cruises year-round and a luxury "small ship" cruising experience with 16 staff for a maximum of 24 guests.
The cabins have large picture windows, queen-size beds, individual air-conditioning, a flat-screen television to watch DVDs and twice-daily housekeeping.
The price tag on a four-night trip is enough to raise eyebrows so most people would only be able to afford the experience as a one-off to mark a honeymoon or milestone anniversary.
And the restaurant, stylish lounge bar, main lounge on the top deck with stunning views, a jacuzzi and a sun deck mean a Haumana cruise is well-suited for those looking for a romantic getaway.
Passengers joining our cruise take the short flight from the island of Tahiti (gateway Papeete) to Rangiroa, the second largest atoll in the world, and then are taken aboard a jet boat for a short hop to join the vessel.
Once on board, the days have a gentle rhythm. A small continental breakfast for early-risers is offered from 6.30am with a full breakfast in the dining room from 7.30am to 9.30am.
About 10am guests are whisked somewhere for morning activities, returning for lunch any time between 12.30pm to 2pm, followed by another organised afternoon activity before being returned to the ship.
Afternoon tea is served about 5pm before pre-dinner entertainment on board begins in the lounge area: traditional Polynesian music and dancing performed by the seemingly inexhaustible crew. Dinner is served in the dining room from 7.30pm.
The number of guests was reasonably small: a pair of honeymooners, a couple celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary and a small family group. The dining room is set up to encourage guests to mingle with each other and dine communally so, quite quickly, a camaraderie develops between the passengers.
The four-day Pink Sand cruise is activities-based, so the day is structured with optional morning and afternoon activities including escorted beach and nature walks, snorkelling, kayaking, fishing and village visits.
On the afternoon of our first day on board we are taken snorkelling in the area known as the Aquarium; a reef complete with dozens of brightly coloured fish and coral. It proved to be the snorkelling highlight of the cruise.
Haumana Cruises aims to give guests a true Polynesian experience - and part of that are visits to traditional villages on the island of Rangiroa, such as the villages of Tiputa, Shells Islet and Otepipi.
We meander slowly through the streets of Tiputa, which is home to about 1000 people, the simplicity of their lifestyle illustrated by a list of names and numbers pinned next to the front door of one of the village's small general stores.
The ship's activities director (who doubles as tour guide) explains that the list details amounts owed by local families to the store, which opens twice a week.
The population of the Shells Islet is smaller again: just one family makes their home on the islet, harvesting the orange shells specific to Rangiroa and used to make the necklaces synynomous with the area.
Otepipi is a trip into Rangiroa's past. Now deserted, the village's only relic is a church.
The four-day cruise takes its name from the Pink Sand Islet, a long strip of pink-hued sand, where we spent a pleasant afternoon enjoying cocktails made by the staff from a floating bar.
No visit to French Polynesia is complete without viewing the process in which the famed Tahitian black pearl is created.
There are about 1000 pearl farms in the Tahitian islands, with five on Rangiroa. We visit the Gauguin pearl farm and are given a thorough tour which shows the painstaking and lengthy process which is part of creating the black pearl.
A Haumana package includes meals, which are truly a stand-out feature of the cruise.
The Haumana chef was trained in Paris and it shows in the excellent, innovative meals blending French and Polynesian cuisine.
Over the four days, the menu featured duck in a perigourdine and garlic sauce, crab pie with mushrooms, scallops and shrimp, beef fillet with foie gras, and vanilla tiramasu.
Haumana translates to "spirit of peace" in Polynesian and, while you may disembark several kilos heavier, your spirit will feel much lighter.
The writer was a guest of Tahiti Tourism
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Easier parent-teacher communication and planning are at your fingertips with these new and improved back to school apps. Plus, a quick rundown of the best computers and gadgets for students.
Whether your kids are in elementary, middle or high school, these simple back to school tips from teachers will set them up for success—and make your life a whole lot easier.
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Americans ages 16+ read e-books on many devices, not just Kindles and Nooks but tablets too. Before buying your teen a tablet ask yourself these questions.
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When was the last time you told your teen to just go to sleep? Better yet, what is the bedtime mandate you've given to your teenager? I can hear the chuckles already. I know.
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