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All US exchanges shut down before Hurricane Sandy
NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. stock markets are closed as Hurricane Sandy nears landfall on the East Coast and are likely to remain closed Tuesday.
The last time the New York Stock Exchange had an unplanned closing was after the terrorist attacks of September 2001.
Duncan Niederauer, the chief executive of the exchange's parent company, NYSE Euronext, told CNBC Monday morning that it was "hard to imagine" that the exchange would open on Tuesday.
Much of the East Coast was at a standstill Monday as the storm approached. New York City's mass transit system was closed down and areas around the Financial District in lower Manhattan were part of a mandatory evacuation zone. The storm surge from Sandy, which is due to make landfall later Monday, is expected to push waters into portions of lower Manhattan.
A spokesman for the exchange said an official announcement would be made later Monday about whether the closures would extend into Tuesday. If that happens, it would be it would be the first time since 1888 that weather caused a two-day shutdown of the exchange. The cause then was a blizzard that left drifts as high as 40 feet in the streets of New York City.
There had been plans to allow electronic trading to go forward Monday on the New York Stock Exchange, but with all mass transit shut down in and out of Manhattan, the risks were determined to be too great.
"My bias is always to keep the markets open, but this was a pretty easy decision," Niederauer said on CNBC. "What I underestimated ... was how much people would have to staff up if we were operating electronically."
The Nasdaq and the CME Group in Chicago will also close. CME Group's Nymex headquarters and New York trading floor are located in the mandatory evacuation zone in Manhattan. Its New York trading floor will be closed, but electronic markets were functioning. Crude oil fell 32 cents to $85.96 in electronic trading.
European stock markets were mostly lower. Britain's FTSE fell 0.3 percent and France's CAC-40 fell 0.9 percent. Insurers such as Munich Re, Aviva PLC and Zurich Insurance fared worse than other stocks as investors worried about the potential cost of the storm's damage.
"The economic impact cannot be underestimated," said Elsa Lignos, an analyst at RBC Capital Markets.
The uncertainty generated by the storm comes at the start of a big week in the United States. This is the last full week before next Tuesday's presidential election and culminates Friday with the release of monthly jobs data, which many analysts think could have an impact on the vote.
"A significant swing in either direction is likely to be heavily reported in the media, potentially swinging the undecided voter," said James Hughes, chief market analyst at Alpari, of the jobs figures.
Some companies are postponing quarterly earnings reports scheduled for release early this week. So far, that includes Pfizer Inc. and Thomson Reuters. Burger King reported on schedule, and said its third-quarter net income fell 83 percent as revenue was hurt by the stronger dollar. Adjusted results topped expectations, however.
Even though investors couldn't do much about it, the U.S. government did report a strong increase in consumer spending last month.
The Commerce Department reported that consumer spending increased 0.8 percent in September. That followed a 0.5 percent gain in August and was the best showing since February. Personal income rose 0.4 percent, an improvement from a slight 0.1 percent gain in August and the best gain since March. It's a closely watched indicator as consumer spending drives about 70 percent of the nation's economic activity.
U.S. stock index futures fell slightly in thin trading. By the time trading ended at its regular time of 9:15 a.m., Dow Jones industrial average futures fell 61 points to 12,993 and S&P 500 futures fell five points to 1,402. Nasdaq futures fell 15 to 2,643.
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IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrew Technologies, LLC was issued a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that provides exclusivity for their Tissue Liquefaction Technology to be used for the removal of visceral fat; the dangerous and metabolically active fat that is attached to the intestines, liver, kidneys and other organs inside the body cavity. This application is currently under investigation by Andrew Technologies, and is not an FDA approved use for the new HydraSolve™ Lipoplasty System, which is cleared to remove subcutaneous fat.
HydraSolve™ is a novel liposuction device based on the same patented Tissue Liquefaction Technology™ that was launched in 2003 by Alcon as the AquaLase® Liquefaction Device, a modality on the Infiniti Vision System, for precision cataract surgery. HydraSolve™ combines natural saline solution with low levels of pressure and temperature, to liquefy only targeted fat tissue. Because fat tissue is liquefied, the cutting of fat by forceful thrusts of the cannula is no longer required. The specially designed HydraSolve™ cannula is manufactured with aperture edges that have a rounded radius of curvature that do not cut tissue. It is the energized saline stream, inside the cannula, that liquefies targeted fat tissue while not liquefying or cutting blood vessels, nerves or connective tissue. HydraSolve™ achieves liquefaction of fat tissue by cell disaggregation, not by emulsification and the lysing of cell membranes.
Dr. Mark S. Andrew , who co-invented Tissue Liquefaction Technology™, AquaLase® Liquefaction Device, and HydraSolve™ Lipoplasty System is the Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Andrew Technologies and has been directly involved in all of the research and development of Tissue Liquefaction Technology for various treatments. According to Dr. Andrew, "the target tissue specificity of our non-cutting Tissue Liquefaction Technology may enable us to safely remove the visceral fat which surrounds the internal abdominal organs as well as the kidneys. Visceral lipectomy of those visceral fat stores, which constitutes the majority of visceral fat in the body, could be a very important future treatment option that may positively impact several of the most common medical problems in the world. We look forward to supporting the appropriate research to develop this exciting application of our liquefaction technology."
"Visceral fat has been recognized for its contribution to the metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes; but non-greater omentum visceral fat, the visceral fat which surrounds the internal organs in the abdomen as well as around the kidneys, has been virtually impossible to remove with existing technology. We are excited to participate in research that may one day allow us to potentially remove this harmful tissue" Said Dr. Noel N. Williams , Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery and Director, Penn Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program at The University of Pennsylvania.
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Broadway group raising money for Newtown through auction
HARTFORD -- The Broadway group that put on a benefit for victims of the Newtown school shooting is trying to raise more money for the town through an online auction.
Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Van Dean and composer Brett Bowles, who live in the Newtown area, organized the From Broadway With Love charity.
The auction, at http://FromBroadwayWithLove.org/auction , runs through midnight Thursday. It includes items ranging from a vacation at a Utah ski resort to New York Yankee baseball tickets, to signed posters from Broadway shows.
Proceeds benefit The United Way of Western Connecticut's Sandy Hook School Support Fund.
In January, the group put on a concert in Waterbury featuring dozens of Broadway stars performing alongside children from Newtown for an audience that included families of the shooting victims.


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After a Lifetime Putting Others First, Deserving Trucker Wins Arrow's Back on the Road™ Program
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Arrow Truck Sales and industry sponsors selected the winner of Arrow's 5th Anniversary Back on the Road™ program, presented by Mack Trucks, Inc., today at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky.
Mounting medical bills and lack of a steady income stream have put Billy Basenberg of Jasper, AL., in a position he never thought possible: possibly losing his family home of 17 years. But now, thanks to the Back on the Road™ program, Basenberg has the opportunity to better support his family through the trade he loves most – trucking.
A veteran of the United States Army, husband and father to four sons, Basenberg started in trucking 20 years ago. His passion for trucking is second only to his family and community. "My father is the type of person who puts everyone else's needs in front of his own," Billy's son, Jason Basenberg, wrote in his Back on the Road™ nomination.
Unfortunately in the past several years, family injuries and illnesses have taken Basenberg off the road to care for loved ones when they needed him most. His wife, Tammie, was in a serious car accident that left her with a debilitating back injury, forcing her to go on disability. As Basenberg helped navigate Tammie and their four sons through her eight surgeries and therapy to help her learn to walk again, Basenberg's driving loads grew lighter as their financial burdens grew deeper.
"We've been married for 31 years and Billy has never taken a vacation – he has always worked hard to take care of me and our sons," Tammie said in her Back on the Road™ nomination. "He is a really good man – and will always be the first to help." Despite the challenges the Basenberg's faced during this time, they managed to care for a neighbor's home after she lost her husband of 60 years; and welcomed an acquaintance's son into their family for close to 10 years after his mother feared she couldn't provide for him.
Years later, Basenberg's oldest brother, with whom he was very close, fell ill and needed special care. Committed to honoring the brother who cared for him growing up, Basenberg helped his brother live with dignity and care until he passed away – even if it resulted in less time on the road – and, ultimately, losing his truck.
Through all of this, it was Basenberg who served as inspiration for two of his sons who were deployed to Iraq. While deployed, Jason survived a roadside bomb and came home on medical leave. "When I returned with injuries from Iraq, my father gave me the motivation and courage to get through that difficult time," Jason said. "Everyone is better for meeting my dad – he is the hardest working, self-sacrificing person I have ever known."
Steve Clough, president of Arrow Truck Sales, and the selection committee were deeply moved by Basenberg's strength through the challenges he's faced over the years. "Billy's compassion and resilience through the obstacles he's faced in life are not only inspiring, but also contagious," Clough said. "After everything Billy has done for other people – family and strangers alike – we are proud to give him this chance to represent Back on the Road™, gain back his family's livelihood as an owner/operator, and enjoy this opportunity he very much deserves."
As the 2012 winner of Back on the Road™, Basenberg receives ownership (after one year ) of a 2008 MACK® Pinnacle™ High-Rise Sleeper, a one-year work agreement with Heartland Express and other products and services, including:
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- TriPac auxiliary power unit – Thermo King
- Monthly $500 fuel cards – Pilot Flying J Travel Centers
- Business consulting tools – ATBS
- Insurance – Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA)
- A 3-year / 300K-mile warranty – National Truck Protection, Inc.
- One year's worth of filter products – Mack Genuine Parts
- One year's worth of oil changes with Mobil Delvac 1300 Super – Mobil Delvac
- Truck accessories, fenders and $5,000 cash award – Minimizer Products
- Memory foam mattress – SleepDog Mattress
- IntelliRoute® TND™ 710 GPS device – Rand McNally
- Cubby Buddy Toolbox System – 16 Ton Industries
- Health assessment and check-ups, plus one-year free membership to Snap Fitness\Rolling Strong gyms at Flying J locations – Rolling Strong (Bob Perry, The Trucker Trainer™)
- Custom truck graphics – Image Works
Both Basenberg's wife, Tammie, and son, Jason, were in the audience when his name was announced as the winner.


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The DOW is currently down 82, the SPX is down 1.8%, the NDX is down 2.4%, and the RUT is leading this morning's decline, down 2.6%.
The most technical damage so far is on the NDX which just broke the blue uptrend line that you can see on this 30 minute, 30 day chart:
Note that the 30 minute stochastic is oversold, so are the 60 and 10 minute time frames. Very little impulse behind the decline and the volume is pretty low so far. The same trendline on the other indices remains in tack. Also note that the NDX made a lower high just prior to this decline – the other indices did not.
The VIX is down which makes options difficult to use here as the declining intrinsic value offsets any gain from a puts' rise in value due to underlying price decline.
TLT is now well off its highs, but again, playing with options is difficult here. In addition to falling IV, the spreads on puts are astronomical, especially anything beyond the front month.
I view this decline as most likely corrective, that is I don't believe it is likely to produce a new low. That's what the VIX and price action look like so far, of course that can change, but I doubt it on such low volume.
The other thing to watch here is the XLF (financials). Their price action has created a triangle that looks like it should break down, but it may just bleed out sideways.
Again, the NDX and RUT are weak looking, but I don't see any sign of imminent breakdown barring breaking news.
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Tulane's comeback falls short after 41-39 loss to South Alabama
South Alabama 41, Tulane 39
Junior quarterback Nick Montana posted the first 300-yard passing game of his Green Wave career and senior wide receiver Ryan Grant tallied career highs with 14 catches for 187 yards, but it was not enough as the Tulane University football team dropped a 41-39 decision to South Alabama on Saturday afternoon at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
The Green Wave (1-1) fell behind 28-7 early in the second quarter and rallied back to take a 33-31 advantage midway through the third quarter only to see South Alabama (1-1) score the game's next 10 points. Tulane made things interesting late when Montana connected with Grant for a 10-yard touchdown toss with 1:19 remaining on the clock to cut the deficit to a pair, but a two-point conversion attempt came up empty and the Jaguars recovered the ensuing onside kick to put the game away.
"This was a very disappointing loss for us," Tulane head coach Curtis Johnson said. "In the first half, our defense started off real, real slow. Too slow and (South Alabama) could begin to move the ball and get a lead. Then we came back in the second half and got some things fixed defensively, but we are not good enough to play from behind like that every week.
"We talked about it all week long. The most desperate team is going to win this game. I thought they were a lot more desperate than us. We didn't really do much in the first half and then our eyes opened up in the second half."
Montana completed 29 of 47 passes for 327 yards and three touchdowns. Eight different Tulane players caught at least one pass, including a four-catch outing by sophomore tight end Sydie London and a three-catch performances by juniors Xavier Rush and Rob Kelley.
The Jaguars reached the end zone on four of their first five possessions as Ross Matheny sandwiched scoring runs of 35 and 12 yards around a 14-yard touchdown pass to Shavarez Smith and a 30-yard TD strike to Davin Hawkins. Tulane scored a safety following a bad snap on a South Alabama punt attempt, and senior preseason All-American Cairo Santos nailed a 47-yard field goal with 1:31 before the break to make it 28-19.
The Jaguars halted the Green Wave run on the final possession of the half when Aleem Sunanon capped a seven-play, 46-yard drive with a 46-yard field goal as time expired to stretch the lead to 12 heading into the locker room.
After allowing 328 yards in the first half, the Green Wave defense stiffened after intermission and forced a trio of turnovers while holding South Alabama to just 56 combined yards over its next seven possessions. An interception by freshman linebacker Nico Marley set up a three-play, 15-yard drive which Darkwa capped with a 1-yard touchdown plunge to make it 31-26.
The Jaguar defense kept Tulane off the board until the final moments and South Alabama got a big play from its special teams as Qudarius Ford blocked a punt which was recovered by Terrence Timmons in the end zone to put USA on top for good, 38-33, with just over a minute to play in the stanza.
The Green Wave will return to action Thursday when they travel to Ruston, La., to take on Louisiana Tech. Kickoff for that game is slated for 6:30 p.m. and it will be televised live nationally on Fox Sports 1.


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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana Supreme Court justice has not said whether he intends to recuse himself from an upcoming case over a proposed $2.8 billion coal-gasification plant in which one of his friends is involved.
Justice Mark Massa is a longtime friend of Mark Lubbers, who represents the developers of the planned Rockport plant opposed by competitors and environmentalists.
Massa was general counsel to then-Gov. Mitch Daniels in 2009, when the Republican governor signed a law that authorized the Indiana Finance Authority, a state agency, to negotiate a contract with Indiana Gasification. The deal required the state to buy the plant's synthetic gas at a fixed rate and resell it on the open market for a 30-year period, with Indiana utility customers receiving the profits or shouldering the losses.
Opponents of the Rockport plant, including natural gas utility Vectren Corp, said the contract would cost Indiana utility customers as much as $1.1 billion in higher rates. Lawmakers in April passed legislation that requires regulators to consider new ratepayer protections that weren't in place when regulators approved the deal.
Lubbers has said additional regulatory hurdles could kill the project.
Daniels appointed Massa to the high court in March 2012. Earlier this month, the high court agreed to hear the dispute over the project. Those votes are confidential, however, so it isn't known whether or not Massa voted to take up the case.
Massa could not comment because of a judicial rule that bars judges from speaking publicly about cases pending before them, court spokeswoman Kathryn Dolan said.
Daniels' former energy adviser, David Pippen, who replaced Massa as general counsel, told The Indianapolis Star that Massa likely would have overseen the legal review of the 2009 legislation, but he did not believe Massa was involved in the contract negotiations.
Indiana judicial ethics require judges to disqualify themselves from cases involving matters in which they participated as a lawyer or public official.
Opponents of the project question whether Massa can remain objective when one of his longtime friends is involved.
"To give the public confidence that this decision is based on the law and sound public policy, and not political cronyism, Justice Massa should recuse himself," said Kerwin Olson, executive director of Citizens Action Coalition, which is a party to the case.
Lubbers told the Star that neither he nor anyone else associated with the developers has discussed the project with Massa.
"He will need no encouragement to recuse himself if there is a reason to do so," Lubbers said. "His ethical standards are well-honed and above reproach."
But experts said timing was an issue.
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The plant about 30 miles east of Evansville, which is also run by New York-based Leucadia National Corp, would turn coal into synthetic natural gas.
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TB Treatment
How is latent TB infection treated?
Latent TB infection is treated with isoniazid, which is one of the first-line anti-TB drugs. The recommended length of treatment is nine months for adults and children. Shorter courses of treatment with other first-line drugs may be used for special circumstances, such as exposure to someone who has TB that is resistant to isoniazid.
Sometimes people are given preventive therapy even if their skin test reaction is not positive. This is often done with infants, children, and HIV-infected people who have recently spent time with someone with infectious TB disease. This is because they are at very high risk of developing TB disease soon after they become infected with TB bacteria.
It is important that you take all the pills prescribed for you so that your preventive therapy is effective. If you start taking INH, you will need to see your doctor or nurse on a regular schedule. He or she will check on how you are doing. Very few people have serious side effects to INH. However, if you have any of the following side effects, call your doctor or nurse right away:
no appetite
yellowish skin or eyes
fever for more than 3 days
abdominal pain
tingling in the fingers and toes
|Warning: Drinking alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, and liquor) while taking INH can be dangerous. Check with your doctor or nurse for more information.
How is TB disease treated?
There is good news for people with TB disease! TB disease can almost always be cured with medicine. But the medicine must be taken as the doctor or nurse tells you.
The most common drugs used to fight TB are:
isoniazid (INH)
If you have TB disease, you will need to take several different drugs. This is because the bacteria can quickly become resistant if only one drug is given. Taking several drugs will do a better job of killing all of the bacteria and preventing them from becoming resistant to the drugs.
If you have TB of the lungs or throat, you are probably infectious. You need to stay home from work or school so that you don't spread TB bacteria to other people. After taking your medicine for a few weeks, you will feel better and you may no longer be infectious to others. Your doctor or nurse will tell you when you can return to work or school.
Having TB should not stop you from leading a normal life. When you are no longer infectious or feeling sick, you can do the same things you did before you had TB. The medicine that you are taking should not affect your strength, sexual function, or ability to work. If you take your medicine as your doctor or nurse tells you, the medicine will kill all the TB bacteria. This will keep you from becoming sick again.
Why do I need to take TB medicine regularly?
TB bacteria die very slowly. It takes at least 6 months for the medicine to kill all the TB bacteria. You will probably start feeling well after only a few weeks of treatment. But beware! The TB bacteria are still alive in your body. You must continue to take your medicine until all the TB bacteria are dead, even though you may feel better and have no more symptoms of TB disease.
If you don't continue taking your medicine after you feel better or you aren't taking your medicine regularly, this can be very dangerous. The TB bacteria will grow again and you will remain sick for a longer time. The bacteria may also become resistant to the drugs you are taking. You may need new, different drugs to kill the TB bacteria if the old drugs no longer work. These new drugs must be taken for a longer time and usually have more serious side effects.
If you become infectious again, you could give TB bacteria to your family, friends, or anyone else who spends time with you. It is very important to take your medicine the way your doctor or nurse tells you.
How can I remember to take my medicine?
The only way to get well is to take your medicine exactly as your doctor or nurse tells you. You will be taking your medicine for a long time (6 months or longer), so you should get into a routine. Here are some ways to remember to take your medicine:
Participate in the directly observed therapy (DOT) program at your county health department.
Take your pills at the same time every day -- for example, you can take them before eating breakfast, during a coffee break, or after brushing your teeth.
Ask a family member or a friend to remind you to take your pills.
Mark off each day on a calendar as your take your medicine.
Put your pills in a weekly pill dispenser. Keep it by your bed or in your purse or pocket.
The best way to remember to take your medicine is to get directly observed therapy (DOT). If you get DOT, you will meet with a health care worker every day or 2 or 3 times a week. You will meet at a place you both agree on. This can be the TB clinic, your home or work, or any other convenient location. The health care worker will watch you take your medicine.
DOT helps in several ways. The health care worker can help you remember to take your medicine and complete your treatment. This means you will get well as soon as possible. With DOT, you may need to take medicine only 2 or 3 times each week instead of every day. The health care worker will make sure that the medicine is working as it should. This person will also watch for side effects and answer questions you have about TB.
Even if you are not getting DOT, you must be checked at different times to make sure everything is going well. You should see your doctor or nurse regularly while you are taking your medicine. This will continue until you are cured.
If you forget to take your pills one day, skip that dose and take the next scheduled dose. Tell your doctor or nurse that you missed a dose. You may also call your doctor or nurse for instructions.


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Firing you into the depths of space and beyond, N.O.V.A. is a laser fuelled first person shooter which drops you into a terrifying alien invasion. Starting off on the leafy colony of New Ceres, you jump into the Mobile Armoured Suit of Captain Kal Wardin who has been forced out of retirement. Your task? To rejoin Marine Corps unit Near-Orbit Vanguard Alliance (N.O.V.A.) and investigate why starship Colonial Pride has mysteriously ceased communications.
Rifle in tow, your alien battling journey takes you through gloomy corridors, abandoned ships, rich jungles and even a frosty landscape. With suitably tense music, creepy sound effects and smooth visuals, each environment is atmospheric and convincing, capturing little details that immerse you in the edgy scenario. Meteors fly past the Colonial Pride as you're forced to fulfil a mission on the ship's hull, while a blizzard engulfs your visibility as you attempt to infiltrate a military base. It all transports you into a fantastic adventure where anything can happen.
Mankind is in great danger and only you can stop its extinction at the hands of a brutish alien race. N.O.V.A. gives you the ultimate responsibility of saving humanity by embarking on 13 levels where danger lurks in every shadow. Thankfully, you're armed with a variety of weapons to help turn these nasty Xenos aliens into space dust. Grab your pistol, rifle, shotgun and other tools of destruction, and get blasting.
Make sure you have your wits about you as well, as these aliens are always looking to get the upper hand. They crawl out of air vents without warning, pick up hunks of machinery to hurl at you and combat roll out of the way of your fire.
And it's not always about stellar action during your many objectives, either. You'll also be challenged to hack into computer terminals to open weapon caches and unlock doors, as well as make difficult choices in optional tasks such as whether to save an abandoned crew or spare your ammunition for the next level.
With a variety of objectives, such as protecting certain areas from Xenos, operating a machine gun turret on the back of a jeep and shutting down a teleportation portal full of rampaging aliens, N.O.V.A. offers a galaxy of entertainment. There are plenty of save points to make sure you can quickly jump back into a game and each level's climax reveals statistics such as shot accuracy and enemies killed to keep you coming back for a fresh challenge.
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There are a number of smart election previews out there.
Ready for one more?
Here are the things I'm watching for in every state, on every level.
Alabama: While the state isn't really in play on the presidential level, there are a couple of hot House races, including a very rare open Democratic seat in the 5th District. The 2nd District, an open Republican seat, is also competitive. The large turnout among African-Americans could give Democrats a sweep of both. Tip: Keep an eye on outgoing Republican Gov. Bob Riley – his term ends in 2010. One would think he might attempt to become a player in national politics. The party will be searching for new leaders.
Alaska: Before John McCain picked Sarah Palin, I used to say, "As Alaska goes, so goes the landslide." My reasoning had everything to do with the battering the state's two longtime Republican congressional leaders – Sen. Ted Stevens and Rep. Don Young – were taking in the press and in the courts. The sour mood among Republicans inside the state seemed to be doing enough damage that Obama would be competitive with McCain in the state.
Arizona: Could Arizona be to McCain what Tennessee was to Gore? Possibly, but is it what Tennessee was to Gore in 1996 or 2000? What folks don't realize is that Tennessee almost slipped away from the Clinton-Gore ticket in '96 but was saved at the last minute. I think that's what's happening in Arizona. This is a lean-Red swing state that every two years during the last eight has shown evidence of moving toward the Democrats. If McCain weren't on the ballot, Obama would have contested this state from the beginning. Democrats are targeting the open GOP House seat in the 1st District, one of the largest in the country and even think they could pull an upset in the 3rd. I doubt that one myself. Tip: If McCain loses, the next good political story in the state will be his Senate re-election bid in 2010. Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano is term-limited and loves to read polls matching her up with McCain in 2010.
Arkansas: This could be the only state Obama doesn't carry that sports a Democratic governor and two Democratic senators. As Obama's poll numbers have surged in a bunch of states, one of the most surprising things is the numbers haven't moved in Arkansas. Still, I wouldn't be surprised to see Obama beat the spread in Arkansas if one assumes the spread is, say, 15 points.
California: As unpopular as Bush supposedly has been in California, he only lost the state by 11 points in both 2000 and 2004. So what happens with McCain in '08? I think Obama's margin in this state will tell us a lot about Democratic enthusiasm among the base. Anything above 15 points for Obama probably means he will have some coattails down the ballot. And frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if some two to four GOP incumbents go down, shocking folks in Washington (Reps. Mary Bono-Mack? David Dreier?) No one is safe in this Blue state.
Colorado: What a transformation. The Democratic dominance is taking place so fast that it appears the state forgot it was supposed to stop in "toss-up" land on its way from Red to Blue status. Democrats could win another House seat in the state, another Senate seat and see Obama carry the state. If I were the Republican Party, I'd make Michigan and Colorado my petri dishes for experiments to get the party's groove back. Until the GOP can appeal to secular independents in the West and working class Democrats in the Midwest, they are going to be a minority party. The party's comeback should start in one of these two states because they are microcosms of the GOP's issues.
Connecticut: There is just one race to watch this cycle and that's Chris Shays' House race. He's the lone remaining Republican in the House from New England. His potential defeat puts a period on a trend line that explains why the Republicans have become a minority party. Just like the Democrats and the South in the '90s, when a party deserts one region, they desert their chances of remaining a majority party. But even if Shays loses, don't write his political obituary yet. Chris Dodd is going to have a tough re-election fight in 2010, defending his tenure as Senate Banking Committee chairman and if Shays still has the ambition, he would be a nightmare opponent for Dodd.
Delaware: I think we can safely assume that Joe Biden will win re-election. (Don't forget, he's on the ballot twice in the state because his seat is up). The state's electing a new governor with Democrat Jack Markell the likely victor. The real intrigue in this state begins on Nov. 5 if the Obama-Biden ticket wins. There will be a Senate appointment. Who will get the gig? The unofficial politician who should be next in line is Republican Mike Castle. Of course, a Democratic governor wouldn't appoint a Republican, but it probably means Castle will challenge whoever gets appointed unless Biden talks Castle into switching parties.
Florida: One of the underreported stories of the cycle in this key presidential battleground state is the amount of House races being targeted. On a mediocre night for the Democrats, they should net at least one seat (they'll knock off two incumbents in the Orlando area and lose the Tim Mahoney seat). It's possible they could win another two seats in South Florida, as both Diaz-Balart brothers are in very tough fights with Cuban Democrats. That's right, the Cuban electorate may no longer be monolithic. And if Obama carries the state and one of these Cuban Republicans loses their House seat, it will be one of the bigger realignment stories in the state. If Republicans start losing their edge among Cubans in South Florida, it's a devastating blow for the GOP.
Georgia: Has this state really slipped into the toss-up category? Possibly. A few years ago, I asked a smart Democratic demographer which states could become competitive if the party could maximize voter registration and turnout among African-Americans. This demographer pointed to three states: Georgia, Louisiana (pre-Katrina) and Mississippi. So we'll see. But the real action in this state is in the Senate race where Republican Saxby Chambliss appears to be headed to a runoff with Democrat Jim Martin. The state has the odd law that if no candidate gets more than 50 percent, there's a runoff. This happened in 1992 when a Libertarian candidate nabbed a couple of points, and it's happening again. The runoff will be in early December.
Hawaii: Nothing hot on the ballot other than the state's native son running for president. Will Hawaii become the new Western White House if Obama wins? That's the question every prospective White House correspondent in the country wants to know. Honolulu vs. Crawford … hmmm. Hawaii could become very powerful in Congress if Daniel Inouye is elevated to Senate Appropriations chair in place of an ailing Robert Byrd. Tip: Keep an eye on Republican Gov. Linda Lingle, who could be thrown into the national spotlight if Obama does indeed put Hawaii on the map as his Western White House.
Idaho: The problems for the GOP have even spread to this normally rock-ribbed Republican state. Most House race bean counters have already assumed Democrats will knock off Republican Bill Sali. Could a Sali loss, combined with a couple of Club for Growth-supported incumbent losses in Michigan and Maryland lead to an internal fight inside the Republican Party over the power of that group in certain Republican primaries? It looks to me like the Club is seeing a lot of its conservative success stories struggling to hold seats that a Republican shouldn't have trouble keeping.
Illinois: Obviously, the presidential race isn't in doubt here. The big question is how long Obama's coattails in his state will be. Could he swing four House races? Probably not, but if Democrats net less than two seats out, they'll be disappointed. The big post-election story if Obama wins the presidency will be in the hands of the ethically embattled Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich. He's not very popular and has a chance to use his power to appoint an Obama replacement as a step in the direction of political rehabilitation. The fear among some Democrats is that "the Rod" will not listen to political reason as far as who could hold onto the seat for the Democrats in 2010. All sorts of names get bandied about, including Jesse Jackson Jr. (unlikely), Lisa Madigan (who wants to be governor more than a senator), Tammy Duckworth (the disabled Iraq war vet who lost a bid for Congress in '06) and Bill Daley. Because the Rod goes his own way, there's no telling what he will do. He could find a caretaker, that is, appoint someone who refuses to run for a full term.
Indiana: The most surprising battleground state development of the cycle is Indiana. Forget Colorado, North Carolina or Virginia — we knew those were coming. Indiana does not fit the profile of a state that seemed ready to move toward the Democrats, but move it has. The Democratic wave, though, isn't so big that Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels appears threatened. In fact, a Daniels win in this climate could catapult the one-time rising star of the Bush administration to national prominence again. Daniels is a conservative pragmatist that the party may desperately need to take a leadership role. If Obama wins the state, it'll be by a nose hair and he might sweep out conservative Rep. Mark Souder at the same time.
Iowa: What has happened to the Iowa Republican Party? Just two years ago, the GOP held four of the five House seats. Now, if the wave hits hard enough, the party could be down to just one seat (the always conservative 5th District). The state GOP's health can be summed up by the lack of a challenge they've given to the usually vulnerable Tom Harkin. In fact, Iowa is similar to a lot of battleground states where McCain is struggling; the state's Republican infrastructure is just a mess. See also: Montana, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Virginia, to name a few.
Kansas: Obama's ties to this state through his mother's roots haven't translated to a pop in his numbers. The reliable Republican nature of the state is remaining just that, reliable. But it's not like the GOP is doing big things in Kansas, either. Nancy Boyda, a Democrat from the 2nd District, who some thought would be an accidental victor in '06, looks poised to win re-election, which is the most surprising development in state politics. Tip: Look for lots of action in this state in 2010 as Sam Brownback eyes a gubernatorial run, which in turn could have Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius eyeing a Senate seat, unless she gets a gig in Obama's cabinet.
Kentucky: Six months ago, it didn't appear I'd have much to say about the Bluegrass State but my, have things changed. Not only are Democrats poised to pick up a House seat (in the state's rural 2nd District) but there's a 30 percent chance they knock off the state's most powerful Republican, Sen. Mitch McConnell. The state is more of an evenly divided state than its reputation betrays. Tip: If Obama's within 10 points on Election Day, then it's probably going to be a bad night for McCain.
Louisiana: Is something happening in the Bayou? A recent poll showing Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu winning by a big margin also had Obama within three points of McCain. Could this poll be right? It really depends on how many Katrina evacuees return to the state to vote. It's the big unknown and is probably why the Obama campaign didn't target the state. It's very difficult to find the electorate and guarantee you can get them to come back to New Orleans in time to vote. Frankly, I don't know what's going to happen. Some days, I think we're underplaying the potential of Katrina evacuees to return and make the presidential race competitive and other days I think the electorate has changed so much that Landrieu is going to lose. We'll find out Tuesday. Tip: Democrats could pick up a House seat in the state, perhaps the 4th District, but it'll be a neutral gain since they may lose the district they won in a special election earlier this year.
Maine: Besides the development of Indiana as a presidential battleground, this cycle's other big surprise for me is the lack of a race that Republican Sen. Susan Collins has found (or not found) herself in. If Democrats are killing it so much in New England then how did this race not pop for them? Answer: Collins is very good on the bread-and-butter parts of her job. She returns to the state all the time, not just in election years and has voted very much like a Maine moderate needs to vote in order to secure re-election. If Democrats come up short of their 60-seat, filibuster-proof Senate majority, Collins and her colleague Olympia Snowe could become the two most popular Republicans in the Democratic caucus.
Maryland: About the only major development here is that the state GOP could lose yet another Republican House seat. Believe it or not, Maryland wasn't always this much of a Democratic state, but it sure is looking like one now. Seven of the eight seats could now be Democrat. And I can't find a Republican for miles that appears to have the statewide juice to break the Democrats' hold on any of these statewide seats. This is a state where the GOP may need to start from scratch.
Massachusetts: Did you know that there is no bigger state in the union that has one party in control of everything – the governor's mansion, two U.S. Senate seats and an entire House delegation? That said, the Democrats' dominance here has gotten to a point where I'm guessing the state's a cycle or two away from seeing some Republican finally break through again. I guess it wasn't that long ago when Mitt Romney was the state's governor. It seems like such ancient history, doesn't it?
Michigan: Speaking of states becoming less competitive, welcome to Michigan. Nothing disappoints national Republican strategists more than their inability to get Michigan back into the swing column. From the presidential race on down, the party hasn't really had a success in this state in 10 years (Gov. John Engler's last re-election victory). Because McCain abandoned the state, there is some fear in GOP circles that the Democrats could pick up one or two House seats. Tip: If Republicans do lose the White House, keep an eye on state party chair Saul Anuzis, who could decide to run for RNC chair. His main argument: move the center of the Republican Party out of the South. Saul's main competition: South Carolina's Katon Dawson.
Minnesota: Forget the presidential race, there's no better campaign for political junkies like myself than the nutty three-way Senate race between Norm Coleman, Al Franken and ex-Sen. Dean Barkley (remember, Jesse Ventura appointed Barkley to the Senate for the remaining days of the late Paul Wellstone's term). It's a crazy race; I think there's even a five percent chance the third party candidate wins. That said, I guess Franken is the very slight favorite. It's been a roller-coaster. A Franken win would be the ultimate culmination of what's been the convergence of everyday politics and satire. I can't wait to see how Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and the "SNL" folks deal with a Sen. Franken. Tip: Democrats could pick up two more House seats, including suddenly vulnerable Michelle Bachmann's seat and another open seat.
Mississippi: Like Louisiana and Georgia, I'm going to be watching the surge in African-American turnout very closely in this state. How big will it be without efforts from the Obama campaign to turn out voters? This could tell us more about the historic nature of this election than anything in Florida, North Carolina or Virginia. Also, if Democrats win the Roger Wicker Senate seat — both of the state's Senate seats are on the ballot this year — it'll be solely because of an historic surge in African-American turnout. The surge should be big enough to allow Democrats to hold the House seat they won earlier this year in a special election.
Missouri: Two big races in the state: the presidential, of course, and the race to replace the unpopular and retiring GOP Gov. Matt Blunt. The Democrats look to be in a good shape to pick up the governor's seat. The biggest problem for the GOP in this race is their nominee has the first name of "Congressman" in a year when that's not the most popular title with voters. Moreover, Blunt's unpopularity doesn't help Republican Kenny Hulshof either. As for the presidential implications, Missouri is a state that's a trailing indicator of the national polls. If Democrats lead by two to four points nationally, they are a point or two to even in Missouri. If Obama carries Missouri, I suspect this means he'll carry just about every toss-up state left on the NBC battleground map. As for House races, it doesn't look like the potential Democratic House wave is going to sweep away any House seats, but the open seat and Republican Sam Graves' district are relatively competitive.
Montana: The Republican Party here has been devastated, leaving Obama with a reasonable chance of carrying the state. Republicans have very little reason to go to the polls in Montana outside of the presidential race. There's not a good ground game in the state for the GOP, as it is hard to motivate voters for a gadfly Senate nominee and a gubernatorial candidate who has no shot at knocking off the popular incumbent, Democrat Brian Schweitzer.
Nebraska: For the first time since they changed their law to allow electoral votes to be split, it appears there's a decent chance that Nebraska could split its five electoral votes, 4-1. Obama's chances to carry the state's 2nd District look very good, in fact so good we may move the district to "toss-up" status. Not only is Obama doing well in the district, Democrats have a decent shot at knocking off the incumbent Republican in the district, Lee Terry. One of the interesting potential missed opportunities for Democrats is the Senate race. Republican Mike Johanns could have been given a tough race, but Democrats chose not to. In fact — get ready for this — not a single negative ad has been run in the campaign. That may sound nice to good-government types, but it's why Democrat Scott Kleeb has not benefited from the national Blue tide. He hasn't made a Bush case against Johanns.
Nevada: As I've been hinting for quite a bit, the situation facing state Republican parties across the country has as much to do with McCain's problems in some battlegrounds as it has to do with Bush. The state GOP in Nevada is a mess because of the nutty problems besetting the state's Republican governor, Jim Gibbons. The guy has had a high-profile divorce from, shall we say, his very colorful ex-wife. He's also had a bout or two with ethics issues. Meanwhile, the Obama campaign has organized the heck out of this state and while I expect it to be very close on Election Day, McCain's got issues in Nevada. He may yet eke it out, but we shall see. As for down the ballot, I'm keeping an eye on the 3rd District where Republican Jon Porter — who is preparing to challenge Harry Reid in 2010 — appears to be the slight underdog against Democrat Dina Titus. Porter has a way of making comebacks so don't count him out.
New Hampshire: In 2006, I said the Democratic wave came ashore in New Hampshire, as that state saw more Republicans get swept out the state Legislature and Congress than any other. This year, things don't look much better. Republicans have a reasonable shot at winning back the 1st District House race, but the presidential and the Senate races look to be trending the wrong way. New Hampshire has been the last Republican bastion of New England, but year after year, the state seems less "Live Free or Die" and more of a Boston suburb. If Republicans fail to win one of the House seats and hold the Senate seat, it could be a long while before they get their groove back in the state.
New Jersey: The Garden State is starting to act like its old self again. Even in a good Republican year, the state leans Democratic and that seems to be the case again. In another year, I could make the case that Republicans would have a shot at knocking off Sen. Frank Lautenberg, but not this year. Down the ballot, the Democrats are trying to pick off two House seats. If they win them both (my guess is they only win one), it'll leave the Republicans with just three of the state's 10 House districts, a real low point for a once proud state Republican Party.
New Mexico: The state is getting an entirely new House delegation as all three of the state's representatives decided to run for retiring Pete Domenici's open Senate seat. Two members are facing off in the senate race where Democrat Tom Udall appears to be headed to a big victory over Republican Steve Pearce. Pearce beat the more statewide friendly Republican, Heather Wilson, in the primary. While I doubt Wilson could have beaten Udall in this environment, she would have made it a better race. Keep an eye on Wilson, I'm betting she runs for governor in 2010. Democrats appear poised to sweep all three House seats which would be a net pickup of two seats and yet another setback for another state Republican Party.
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North Carolina: Is there a more relevant battleground state than the Tarheel state? Not only is the presidential close, but the senate and governor's races are also nailbiters. The Dem ballot is really fascinating as none of the top three slots are being filled by white males. And, believe it or not, the Republicans feel best about their chances in the governor's race (a campaign they usually lose) than the senate or presidential. A Democratic victory in the senate race would really be historic as it would be the first time since the days of Sam Ervin that the party will have won a senate seat in a presidential year. Democrats also have a shot at a House pickup in the 8th District. But keep an eye on Republican Pat McCrory. If the Charlotte mayor wins in this environment, he'll instantly become a player in national Republican politics.
North Dakota: The state has seen Democratic success in House and Senate races for years but that hasn't trickled up for the presidential since '64. Could all that change this year? I think so. The key ingredient for Obama? Same-day voter registration; it's his ace in the hole.
Ohio: One of the better state Republican parties is right here in the Buckeye State; it's why so many of us aren't ready to count McCain out yet in Ohio. The Republican machine is a good one. The Democrats had a terrible state organization here before 2004 but have since put together a very impressive operation. If Ohio does go south on McCain, he could take a couple of House seats down with him, giving the Democrats control of that House delegation. The two Cincinnati-area House races, as well as the open seats are what the Republicans are worried about.
Oklahoma: Other than Hawaii, there may not be a quieter state this year, politically, than Oklahoma. There was a time when Democrats thought they could sneak up on Republican Sen. Jim Inhofe but that no longer looks feasible.
Oregon: Remember when Oregon was a swing state in '00? No longer. Obama is simply dominating the state and because of his strength, he may drag a Democratic senate candidate across the finish line. Republican Sen. Gordon Smith has done everything he could to stop the Democratic momentum but looks like he may come up just short. If there is a potential bright spot for the GOP, it could be that they come close to picking off the open 5th District. They probably won't, but it's a district they should be competitive in if they ever want to be a majority party again.
Pennsylvania: Ah, the Keystone state. Is it in play or not? The McCain folks have no choice but to believe that it is. They are hoping that party I.D. snaps back and that some sort of race component kicks in to salvage McCain. I don't know. If George W. Bush couldn't carry the state, why should we believe McCain can? Ironically, Republicans have a shot at winning two House seats thanks to incumbent Democratic gaffes; Both Jack Murtha and Paul Kanjorski are on the brink. Could Pennsylvania be the only state in the union where Republicans net more House seats than Democrats?
Rhode Island: I wrote the Oklahoma blurb too soon... Rhode Island is another quiet political state. Not a lot going on that will be worth discussing on Tuesday though I am curious about Obama's margin: Will it be down in this heavily white ethnic part of New England?
South Carolina: What is going on in South Carolina? We have polling indicating that the presidential race might be fairly competitive. The surge in African-Americans could make South Carolina one of the surprises of Election Night. My guess is that McCain holds on but don't be surprised if we can't call the state at poll close. In fact, the surge in African-Americans appears to be so great that Republicans are now fretting the Republican Henry Brown might lose his House seat. Democrat Linda Ketner, if she upsets Brown, would be the state's first openly gay member of Congress.
South Dakota: The only thing worth staying up for on E-night in South Dakota is to see how close Obama comes to carrying the state. Recent polling has suggested that McCain has not put this state away. There's something happening in the plains and the Rocky Mountain west because McCain is underperforming in the entire region. The other big story in the state is the fact that Democrat Tim Johnson is winning his re-election so easily after his stroke. He's not having the easiest time getting around or communicating but Republicans failed to find a very credible challenger. The local media as well as state Republicans have not pushed this story and it's been to Johnson's benefit. Tip: There's an abortion referendum on the ballot that, if passed, could test Roe v. Wade in the High Court.
Tennessee: It's amazing that Obama is doing so well right now but getting killed in Tennessee. This is a state that has a pretty good presidential track record and Democrats normally don't win the White House without the Volunteer state, but the Republican stranglehold on the state is stronger than ever. Lamar Alexander is also coasting to re-election.
Texas: There are some nervous Republicans running around the state right now. It's the first time no Bush is on the ballot or governing the state since the '70s and it's showing. McCain's margin may not be as big as Bush's (hurting McCain in the meaningless but significant national popular vote). Also, Republican John Cornyn isn't going to win by a landslide and even a Republican House member or two could lose. Republicans are contesting one Dem-held House seat as they hope to knock off the Tom DeLay-killer, Nick Lampson.
Utah: The story is NOT Utah, Frank. (Note: only "Fletch" fans will get this reference. Hopefully my editors will leave it in). [Editors' note: We will.]
Vermont: It wasn't too long ago that Vermont was a lock for the Republicans. I swear, it was in my lifetime. Go figure. The state has an odd law that if no gubernatorial candidate gets over 50%, the House elects the governor. Republican Jim Douglas always has to worry about that.
Virginia: This state and the Republican Party are just not in sync. I'm convinced if the state GOP were in better shape, McCain would be in better shape. But because the state party is such a mess, McCain's in trouble. Mark Warner is coasting to an easy senate victory and the GOP could lose one to three House seats. Just a devastating time to be a Republican in Virginia.
Washington: Looking for a bright spot on E-night for the GOP? It could be in this state's governor's race, where Republican Dino Rossi is hoping to revenge his close '04 loss to Christine Gregoire. Right now, Gregoire is trying to ride Obama's coattails to victory; it could very well be enough. Tip: Democrats are worried they won't be able to win a House seat that on paper should be theirs in a year like this, the 8th District.
Washington, D.C.: Can McCain crack 15 percent? Could Obama top 90 percent? That's about the only drama here.
West Virginia: As of late, it appears McCain has righted his ship in this economically depressed state but the fact that Obama closed the margin says a lot about the state of this presidential race. If McCain's voters don't turn out in the numbers he needs, Republicans are also worried they could lose the 2nd District House seat. Right now, it seems like they should survive here but anything can happen.
Wisconsin: Remember when Wisconsin was a battleground state? Wow, have things changed in this state in just four years. Republicans ought to focus on rebuilding the Wisconsin state party before many other states because once they crack the Wisconsin code, they'll be able to succeed in other states.
Wyoming: Looking for a mini-shocker? Democrats could win Dick Cheney's old House seat. Yes, it's that bleak these days for the GOP at the House level.


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By KMS Woodworks, Networx
I remember working with my dad on little projects around the house when I was growing up. One project we never got around to was installing an electric garage door opener.
Back then, about half the homes in my neighborhood had automatic door openers. My dad said we didn't need one because he had three boys that could do the job. We were the ones to get wet if we got home in the rain, not him; he also said it was good exercise.
Well, times change; back then we had three channels to choose from on TV, and we had to get off the couch to change them. Today, I would be hard-pressed to find a garage that did not have an automatic opener...or a TV without a remote. Those early garage openers were pretty primitive, and I often heard stories about people getting dents on the trunk or roof of their cars from the door coming down at the wrong time.
Thank The Lawyers
Today's garage openers are much safer. In addition to garage door sensors that stop and reverse the door if something crosses the threshold, most also have sensors that can reverse the door if it hits an obstruction. These improvements have resulted in much safer homes for countless families.
Alignment Is Critical
The main garage door sensor that most people have trouble with is the sensor that monitors the threshold. These are typically light-based sensors -- older ones used a simple light bulb, newer ones use infrared beams. With a smaller, single-width garage, this alignment is not so difficult. However, larger, double-sized doors require more precision. It your sensor is not working properly it could be merely out of alignment. Loosen the mounting bolts on the garage door sensor and check the aim; often, an LED will light on the receiver side to show that signal is being received. An extra set of eyes can be very useful here if working in bright sunlight.
Another helpful tool is a long piece of string that can be stretched from garage door sensor to sensor. This can help with height adjustments. Once realigned and working properly, tighten the mounting bolts. Loose mounting bolts on garage door sensors are the result of normal vibrations during use. It's a good ideal to check these often.
Dirty Optics
The second problem most people have with garage door sensors is plain old dirt. Dust and grime can obstruct the lenses of the garage door sensor enough to prevent it from operating properly. As part of your periodic checkup looking for loose bolts and such, a simple lens cleaning can keep things running smoothly. A little rubbing alcohol and some cotton swabs will make short work of this job.
Overhead Sensors
Another garage door sensor that may cause problems is the limit switch that tells the opener the door is closed: These are often located up at the drive motor. As the door spring weakens after years of service, this may need an adjustment. Since many models differ in how this is set up, consult your owners' manual for specifics on your model.
It has been quite some time since I had to open a garage door manually. My dad, like most people, has an opener on his garage now. After all, he is well into his 70s and all of his boys have long since moved out. He also has a remote for his TV, which gets a lot more than 3 channels. He would have to agree with me when I say, "Progress is good."
Source: http://www.networx.com/article/garage-door-sensors


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Phipps, Estrellas blast way past Toros
Reds prospect connects on second homer of the season, plates four in rout
Dominican Winter League
Oriente 15, Este 6
Reds prospect Denis Phipps homered and drove in four runs as the Estrellas scored a season-high 15 runs.
Phipps, who hit 17 homers in 97 Minor League games in 2012, helped Oriente jump out to a 7-0 lead in the second inning with a bases-loaded walk. In the fourth, the 27-year-old outfielder hit a three-run blast, his second of the winter.
Alex Valdez, a former Nationals prospect, went yard and had four RBIs while Padres prospect Daniel Robertson reached base four times and scored three runs out of the leadoff spot for the Estrellas, who moved into sole possession of second place with the win.
Athletics farmhand Bruce Billings improved to 2-2 after allowing three runs -- two earned -- on six hits over five innings for Oriente.
Mets prospect Jefry Marte slugged a three-run homer for the Toros, who saw their four-game winning streak snapped.


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It's hard not to be won over by the mystical, watery beauty of the Tam Coc "three caves" region, which is effectively a miniature landlocked version of Ha Long Bay. The film Indochine helped to put it on the tourist map, and both good and bad have come of its burgeoning popularity – access roads have been improved, though some of the canal banks themselves have been lined with concrete. In addition, Tam Coc has become relentlessly commercial, with many travellers having a wonderful day spoiled by hard-sell antics at the end of their trip. Despite the over-zealous – occasionally aggressive – peddling of embroideries and soft drinks by the rowers, the two-hour sampan-ride is a definite highlight, meandering through dumpling-shaped karst hills in a flooded landscape where river and rice paddy merge serenely into one; keep an eye open for mountain goats high on the cliffs, and bright, darting kingfishers. Journey's end is Tam Coc, three long, dark tunnel-caves (Hang Ca, Hang Giua and Hang Cuoi) eroded through the limestone hills with barely sufficient clearance for the sampan after heavy rains. On the way back, you can ask to stop at Thai Vi Temple, a short walk from the river. Dating from the thirteenth century and dedicated to the founder of the Tran Dynasty, it's a peaceful, atmospheric spot.
Bich Dong
If you have time after the boat trip, follow the road leading southwest from the boat dock for about 2km to visit the cave-pagoda of Bich Dong, or "Jade Grotto". Stone-cut steps, entangled by the thick roots of banyan trees, lead up a cliff face peppered with shrines to the cave entrance, believed to have been discovered by two monks in the early fifteenth century. On the rock face above, two giant characters declare "Bich Dong". The story goes that they were engraved in the eighteenth century by the father of Nguyen Du (author of the classic Tale of Kieu), who was entrusted with construction of the complex. The cave walls are now scrawled with graffiti but the three Buddhas sit unperturbed on their lotus thrones beside a head-shaped rock which purportedly bestows longevity if touched. Walk through the cave to emerge higher up the cliff, from where steps continue to the third and final temple and viewpoint over the waterlogged scene.


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The Downtown Business Partners met Tuesday morning to discuss the startup of the Downtown Business Assocaiton.
The meeting was well attended by more than 50 downtown business people. Amy Hamrick (Chair of the task force) presented to the group the Mission, Vision and Values statements (see below) which were created by the task force spearheading the startup of the downtown business organization. Diane Muno, President of Estes Valley Partners for Commerce (EVPC), explained the membership to the EVPC and benefits from being under the EVPC umbrella for all three groups, the downtown businesses, creative arts and the restaurants. Membership is only $75.00 annually. Applications can be found online at http://estesvalleypartners.com/ and checks can be mailed to the PO Box included on the application.
When it was suggested that the group meet again in August or September, the group of busy business owners agreed that continuing to move forward with organizing so as to not lose momentum was a priority. The next meeting is scheduled forJuly 1 at 8:30 AM at the Library in the Hondius Room. It should not be said lightly that the enthusiasm and desire to be part of a voice downtown is so strong that people are willing to meet at the busiest time of the year!
The next meeting will talk about two-way communications, education on projects and positive impacts we as business owners can have on our community.
The Downtown Business Partners (DBP) works to promote downtown Estes Park as a center of business, culture and entertainment.
The DBP will Advocate the needs of the downtown members; Improve the trust and respect within our business community; Expand the year-round economy; andEnhance the unique character of our mountain village.
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Ballroom Edition: THE GOOD, THE BAD, and THE INCREDIBLY HOT!
Today's edition is dedicated to the Viennese Waltz and the Foxtrot. I am not a ballroom girl, I much prefer the Latin dances; however, these are week one dances and I want everyone to be prepared to know what to look for 🙂
Season 4: Laila Ali; Viennese Waltz
Laila was never my favorite dancer but she was a joy to watch because she always wanted to do her best! Maks really pushed her and that's how she got to level that she got to 🙂 Laila has beautiful lines in this elegant dance and amazing foot work throughout! This is one of Mak's best choreo pieces!
Season 7: Brooke Burke; Viennese Waltz
I can't say enough good things about Brooke! She was by far the most talented of the season 7 cast and Derek really took advantage of that with all of his choreo. I loved that Derek showcased her beautiful lines as much as he could! She really does look like a pro 🙂
Season 4: Joey Fatone; Foxtrot
Joey was a great surprise on the dance floor! We know he has 'boy-band' dancing skills but never would I have imagined his ballroom/latin skills! I was very impressed with his foot technique. I find that the guys have more difficulty grasping the technique concepts but he always was light on his feet and very precise! Kym gave him a great choreo piece here!
Season 7: Brooke Burke; Foxtrot
Just like her Viennese Waltz, Brooke is beautiful in the Foxtrot! You really can't get better than Brooke's technique with Derek's Choreo!
Season 5: Josie Maran; Viennese Waltz
The thing with Josie is that she was on her heels the whole time! This makes a dancer look very, very heavy in their foot work! Another think Josie did was stop her lines at her elbow which takes away from the elegance that the dance is suppose to give off! She looked beautiful but she didn't dance beautifully.
Season 6: Adam Corolla; Foxtrot
I feel like Adam tried to do his best while on the show but I also feel like he thought it was a joke. I felt like he was always more concerned with being funny than becoming a decent dancer! His biggest down fall in this dance is walking the steps rather than dancing the steps.
Season 4: Foxtrot
Not my favorite pro dance to watch because of the style but it's still very nicely done.
Look for the Salsa Edition tomorrow! What dances are you predicting I show 🙂