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It takes a special kind of player to make it into United's top ten for the highest number of appearances. So it's good to see that Arthur's many reliable performances over the years are keeping him at number ten. He's still turning out today, as a regular pundit for MUTV.
Born in Edinburgh in 1957, Arthur Richard Albiston joined United as an apprentice at the tender age of 15, before turning professional two years later in 1974.
In his 14 years as a Red, Albiston was one of the only players to play under four separate managers, making 485 appearances. The success varied with each manager, although Arthur stuck to the task throughout, coming away with three FA Cups and a Second Division Winners' medal.
Some players struggle to find the back of the net five times in a season, but on one glorious afternoon at Old Trafford Andy bagged five goals in one game and wrote his name in the United and Premiership history books. Away from the Theatre of Dreams, Andy has played for Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle United. In fact, it was up on Tyneside where he scored an astonishing 68 goals in just 74 matches for the Magpies - that's when Fergie pounced.
During his career, Andy has also donned the white shirt of England on 15 occasions. But it's in domestic football where he really shone. In 195 appearances for the Reds he scored 93 goals, ending his playing career as the second highest scorer in Premiership history.There are few players better qualified to offer their in-depth analysis and opinion and we're proud to have yet another goal-scoring legend bringing insight to the MUTV action.
In his eight years at the heart of the United midfield, many opposing players felt the full force of a Crerand challenge. But now, as a commentator and pundit for MUTV, it's only the occasional referee, journalist or colleague who gets an earful.
Patrick Timothy Crerand was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1939. And after six years with Celtic, on the fifth anniversary of the Munich air disaster, he signed for the Reds in 1963. Valued at £56,000 and aged just 23, his commitment and contribution to United would go on to become priceless.
As the unsung hero of the holy trinity, Paddy made over 400 appearances for the club. In his time, he has lifted both the FA Cup and the European cup; he's no stranger to a league title or two either. He has also coached and became an assistant manager under Tommy Docherty.
Paddy has been a regular feature at the Theatre Of Dreams for nearly 47 years, and is as passionate and loyal to the cause now as he was the day he stepped out at Old Trafford.
Before Ali was lured by the bright floodlights of Old Trafford, she had already made a name for herself on the small screen north of the border and down in London. Ali's presenting pedigree is impressive; in 2009, she was the first woman to present the Scottish Premier League. She's also anchored live football for Arsenal TV and Rangers TV, along with weekly live British Basketball coverage, and the weekday breakfast show on Setanta Sports News.
She kicked off her career in front of the camera on the weekly teenage magazine show, Skoosh. Ignoring the advice of never working with children or animals, Ali took them both on and presented a children's animal show called Animates. She soon matured and since then has presented property shows, a live current affairs series and a suite of holiday programmes, as well as numerous sports shows.She says that working on children's programmes like Animates prepares you for anything. "Trying to present to camera with a six foot python round your neck was the perfect preparation for tackling top-flight football."
The red half of Manchester will certainly recognise the excitable tones of Stewart Gardner, after he spent eight years commentating on all things United for BBC Radio Manchester. But since Stewart joined MUTV in 2007, the fans have been able to put a face to the voice.
It's hard to be around Old Trafford for so long without falling for the pride, passion and history of this magnificent club. And although Stewart comes from Somerset, with a soft spot for Bristol City, he certainly considers himself an honorary red.
Today he makes the perfect sparring partner and companion for Paddy Crerand in the commentary box, for all United's first team games. And whilst Paddy provides the punditry from the heart, Stewart's commentary comes from the head. He also gets close to the managers, the staff and the players, with interviews before and after the matches.
Mandy was just three years old when she took to the terraces for her first game. And since then she's been hooked on all things football.
Before making it to the Theatre of Dreams, her career started in news and entertainment. First for Edinburgh's Radio Forth FM, and then for the capital's City TV channel. But it wasn't long before Mandy secured herself a place on the sports team, reporting on rugby, golf, tennis and football. It was her passion for the beautiful game, which led to freelance roles with ITV and the BBC.
But Old Trafford awaited. And Mandy has been with MUTV ever since. Proud, passionate and always prepared to jump in at the deep end, Mandy also works with the Manchester United Foundation, who came up with the recent Sahara Challenge; in which she, Dennis Irwin, Andy Ritchie and a group of fans trekked across the hazardous desert.
It takes a certain kind of player to muster up the will and the hunger to carry on playing at the highest level past their 38th birthday. And in Denis Irwin, Sir Alex knew he'd found someone special.
Denis was born in 1965, in Cork, Ireland. He joined United from Oldham Athletic, after impressing in an epic FA Cup semi-final against the Reds. As a reliable left back with an eye for goal, he excelled for both club and country, playing 529 times for United, and earning 56 caps for Ireland.
In 12 years at Old Trafford, Mr Dependable became the second most decorated player in the club's history; cramming his trophy cabinet with seven Premier League winner medals, three FA Cup medals, one Champions League winners medal amongst other silverware from his acclaimed career. He even took home a Championship winners medal when he left United, after helping Wolves return to the top flight, in his penultimate year as a professional footballer.
There aren't many players who've experienced the highs and lows of life at Old Trafford like Lou Macari. From midfield dynamo and tenacious striker, to post-match pundit and restaurateur. Lou's seen all the different faces of the Theatre Of Dreams over the years.
The former Scotland international and striker-turned-midfielder moved to United from Celtic, for a fee of £200,000. He immediately went to work repaying the manager, with a goal on his debut. Lou spent the next 11 years at Old Trafford, scoring a further 96 goals in over 400 appearances throughout the Seventies and Eighties.
A fiery Scot, with 24 international caps to his name, Lou experienced a turbulent time in his early days at Old Trafford. He was part of the team that was relegated to Division Two in '74, and part of the side that won the division, returning to the top flight the following year.
First and foremost Helen loves watching sport and all things related, so whilst studying Sports Studies at university it made sense to begin a career in sports broadcasting. During her time at university Helen began working freelance in Northern Ireland reporting on Irish league games, motorsports, cricket, hockey athletics and even a bit of fishing.
Helen has always been a massive football fan, particularly growing up in a family of Reds with two older brothers who either put her in goal in the back garden or made her watch George Best and Manchester United videos on days off school. But rather than being forced into loving football and Manchester United it came naturally to her and so from a young age Manchester United was the only team Helen knew anything about.
Working at MUTV is Helen's dream job and she attends every home game and likes to travel to as many away games as a fan. Helen is still in awe of the Theatre of Dreams, each time she comes to work she is reminded of how lucky she is to breathe the same air as United legends past and present.
You're 17-years old. It's your debut. And it's derby day in Manchester. You'd be forgiven for letting a few nerves in. But there were no jitters, butterflies or cold sweats stopping Sammy Mcllroy. Instead, he scored one and set two up in a 3-3 thriller at Maine Road, which instantly endeared Sammy to United fans.
He was born Sammy Baxter Mcllroy, in Belfast, 1954. And was just 15 when Sir Matt Busby made him his last ever signing for the club. Sammy spent 11 years at Old Trafford, playing 391 times and always grabbing goals when the Reds needed them most.
Sammy also secured 88 caps for his country, playing for Northern Ireland in the '82 World Cup and leading them in '86. Today he manages Morecambe, where he's been for the last five years following spells with Macclesfield, Stockport and Northern Ireland.
Playing with true grit and never shying away from the fight, Sammy never failed in giving his all for the cause.
The 6ft 5in frame of the formidable Gary Pallister was enough to send a shudder down the spine of any striker who dared to venture into United's
18-yard box. Especially when paired with the uncompromising commitment of an equally fearsome Steve Bruce.
Born in the coastal town of Ramsgate in Kent, Pally was just 24 years old when he left Middlesbrough; breaking the British transfer fee record for a defender. And in the following nine years, he more than made up for the £2.3m that United parted with to bring his talents to Old Trafford.
In over 400 appearances for the club he lifted three Premier League titles, three FA Cups, a European Super Cup and a sackful of other silverware that requires a good polish every now and then. He was also capped 22 times for his country, which should easily have been more.
It took just three years, thirty-two games and thirteen goals, but Andy Ritchie managed to cement his place amongst a special group of players that will forever be regarded as favourites at the Theatre of Dreams.
Becoming a Red was Ritchie's birthright. He was born in Manchester on November 28th at the start of the Sixties, and made his debut for United when he was just 17. Three years later he was gone, but not forgotten.
His second club was Brighton & Hove Albion, followed by Leeds United, and then Oldham Athletic. It was here where he left possibly the biggest impression of his career, most notably on a young Paul Scholes, who made Ritchie his hero from a young age.
His managerial career has put Andy in the hot-seat on a number of occasions, enjoying mixed success with clubs such as the Latics, the Tykes and the Terriers, but now he's lining up once again as a Red on MUTV.
The year that David joined MUTV was also the start of the season that saw the return of the Premier League Trophy to Old Trafford. And since then, both have been made to feel very welcome.
Before 2006, Stowell previously enjoyed impressive spells at both the BBC and ITV. Firstly working alongside Hammond, May and Clarkson on Top Gear; then as a presenter, reporter and commentator for ITV news. He also did his bit working for Sports Relief.
Football has never been too far away from David, and after having trials at Cardiff City he finally found his feet. Firstly playing in Northern Spain and then a little closer to home for Barry Town in Wales. It was this passion for the game that eventually drew him to United. And since joining, David has done nothing but feed the Red fever.
Mark is the man with his ear to the ground. In fact, his eyes and ears are all over the Old Trafford ground. As our dedicated reporter, he fronts Manager's Press Conference and United in Press. Rest assured, if it's on the grapevine, you'll hear from Mark first.
And as the countdown to kick-off ticks away, he can also be found in and around Old Trafford mixing with a few of the players, and a few thousand fans. He'll talk about tactics, team news and tattoos of red devils, just so long as it's about the team.
His knowledge and enthusiasm for the Reds is infectious, especially when interviewing the likes of Rooney, Rio, and even his very own United hero, Robbo. He can also be spotted reporting from the touchline at both the Reserves and Academy games. But by far, his proudest moment for MUTV was meeting Nelson Mandela on United's pre-season tour of South Africa.
Every generation of footballers has a character like Mickey Thomas. In the three years that Mickey played for the Reds, he left a permanent impression on fans, players and colleagues alike. Today, he's back with his same old mix of humour and charisma for MUTV.
Michael Reginald Thomas was born in Mochdre, Wales, in 1954. He was taken on by Wrexham at the age of 15, and made his debut two years later.
After helping Wrexham storm to the Division Three title, and gain them a giant-killing reputation with a decent run in the FA Cup, he joined United for a fee of £300,000. He started where he left off, getting stuck into a staring midfield role, which endeared him to the United faithful. In the three years that followed, Mickey played 110 games and scored 15 goals.
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Vermont couples rejoice at rulingBy Gordon Dritschilo
Staff Writer | June 27,2013Jeff Towsley said Wednesday was the best day of his life.
"It was pouring rain today, and I still could not wipe the smile off my face," said the 54-year-old mail carrier from South Burlington.
Towsley, 54, has been with his husband, Mike Bond, for 29 years. They married on their 25th anniversary, after Vermont passed same-sex marriage, and Wednesday they watched their marriage gain federal recognition as the Supreme Court overturned portions of the Defense of Marriage Act, which denied national recognition of same-sex unions regardless of those unions' status at the state level.
"It has been an annoyance since 1996 when they passed this law," Towsley said. "To me, it looked like blatant discrimination from the beginning."
It also had real-world consequences, such as when Towsley recently spent time on worker's compensation.
"When I went to buy back my sick leave — you buy it back at a lower rate if you're married or have children," he said. "I am married. I have a marriage certificate. They denied me specifically because of DOMA. They said, no, you're not married because your husband's a man."
Towsley said he has an appeal pending, which he had to file based on a 2nd U.S. Circuit Court ruling.
"Now, I have a Supreme Court decision to uphold me," he said.
Rebecca and Sally Majoya of Proctor would have liked to have had federal recognition a couple years ago when their eldest son applied for financial aid before college.
The Majoyas file their state taxes jointly, but their federal taxes separately. So, they filled out their son's Vermont Student Assistance Corporation paperwork as if they were a family of four, but the federal FAFSA form as if Rebecca Majoya were a single mother.
"They all have to match, so it all got stuck," Rebecca Majoya, 49, said.
It took a number of conversations with state and federal student aid officials to straighten everything out.
"That first year, it was five months late and, or course, it's first-come, first-serve, so he got less because of the wait," Rebecca Majoya said.
Meanwhile, Sally Majoya was pursuing a second bachelors degree with enough of a course load to qualify as a part-time student. Had their marriage been federally recognized, that would have qualified them for more aid.
"She still owes student loans," Rebecca Majoya added. "I don't. If you still owe student loans, they look at that as part of your family's debt for figuring aid."
But not, she said, in same-sex marriages.
Rebecca Majoya said it will be a relief to no longer worry about what other gaps a lack of federal recognition might drop them into.
"Anything happens to me or happens to her, it's going to make it so there's no question who's entitled to what," said Heidi Eccleston of Clarendon, who has been with her wife, Diane Hamel, for 11 years. "It's going to give us the equality we deserve."
For Eccleston, a 45-year-old self-employed carpenter, one of the larger practical aspects of that equality deals with health insurance.
"Diane works for a restaurant," Eccleston said. "When she was a manager there, they offered her insurance, but they wouldn't give insurance to me because they were based out of state."
Wednesday's decision, she said, will keep others in her position from being excluded.
"I was excited that it had passed, that we were getting the equality we deserve, that we're not second-class citizens," she said. "We're no different than any other couple. We love each other and care for each other."
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Sorry I had to skip week 7 as I was out of town. I missed the fava beans which make awesome hummus! But I was back in time more apricots and cherries, as well as the first tomatoes.
We had an interesting talk last night, an "introduction to the 100-mile diet", so named because my diet is such a "work-in-progress". One of the questions was whether my family accepts this sort of diet easily. The answer is no, as readers of this blog already suspect.
So for reality check, in parentheses, I have included what I actually expect the kids to eat...
Meals for this week (kale, carrots, beans, potatoes, garlic, tomatoes are from Cure Farm CSA; onions, broccoli, eggplant and basil are from the market, Cure farmstand and Jay Hill farm):
- buffalo burgers and broccoli (the broccoli works for 2 kids out of 3)
- onion tart with kale (um, no... sounds like a macaroni and cheese night for the kids...)
- tomato salad, green beans with hard boiled eggs and skillet potatoes (they had eggs mostly, some tomatoes)
- roasted potatoes, carrots, eggplant (2 will eat this, 1 will have probably a peanut butter sandwich instead)
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Esteve Rabat blew away the opposition to take pole position for his home GP by over 0.4 seconds from early leader Scott Redding.
Redding had kept his Marc VDS Kalex at the front of the grid for most of the session, until Rabat put in a lap with seven minutes to go that no one could match. Japanese rider Takaai Nakagami took the final front row spot, rounding it out for Kalex.
Rabat's teammate Pol Espargaro was fourth, Jordi Torres was fifth, and Xavier Simeon finished off the second row.
The classes' two remaining Brits Danny Kent and Kyle Smith were side-by-side back in 24th and 25th, almost two seconds off the pace set by the pole man.
Redding commented after "normally in testing with this track we're a second faster because it's faster when it's colder. We were a bit indecisive on tyres, which cost us some, and it was always hard to get a good lap time. I'm looking forward to the race tomorrow, and it'll be a good fight, but we'll have to see who comes out on top."
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It has been an unbelievably busy June and July! I'm still recovering from whirlwind trips to San Diego, Idaho, and Washington, DC, and I hope to be able to get back to regular posting very soon.
In the meantime, a few interesting items found their way into my inbox, and I wanted to share them with you:
The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is searching for an Education Manager. The applicant should have experience in the field of education with an emphasis on teaching genealogy courses. The main focus of this job will be overseeing the development of online education courses. The Education Manager will also be responsible for keeping the current education courses updated as related to content and technology. The applicant should have excellent writing and editing skills which include a thorough knowledge of Evidence Explained, Chicago Manuel of Style, and BCG Genealogical Standards Manual.
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7. Establish an education blog to answer education questions about our courses.
(Hat tip to A. Hilke and the APG Members' List for this information)
The first six federal censuses taken following the ratification of the U.S. Constitution were relatively primitive instruments. Each of the decennial censuses between 1790 and 1840 identifies by name only the head of household. Another indication that the census was in its infancy during this period is the following observation made in the 2002 U.S. Census Bureau publication, Measuring America: The Decennial Censuses from 1790 to 2000: "The 1830 Census was the first enumeration in which a uniform schedule was used to enumerate the inhabitants of the United States (previously, individual marshals or the states supplied the schedules)."
We should point out, of course, that for the purposes of determining a state's representation in Congress, those censuses also tallied crucial statistics about the aggregate composition of each household (numbers of persons according to sex, age, race, free versus slave, naturalized versus native born, and so forth). Thus, despite their limitations, the early federal censuses are probably the record group most consulted by genealogists researching the first fifty years of our nation's existence. Besides, where else can you find a snapshot of every household in the country at ten-year intervals? Even without the names of other household members, moreover, researchers can deduce or infer things about their ancestors from household statistics that might lead them to other sources.
Starting with the 1850 census and, with a few exceptions, continuing through 1940, the census conveyed an ever-increasing array of information, much of it of value to genealogists. Here are some highlights of those later censuses. The 1850 census was the first to identify every household member (not just the head) by name, age, sex, race, occupation, birthplace, literacy, and a number of other characteristics. Twenty years later, the census discloses if an individual's parents were foreign born. The 1870 census also produced a supplemental schedule for persons who died during the year (mortality schedule). By 1900 enumerators were asking for the birthplace of householders and their parents and, if foreign born, their year(s) of immigration. Finally, here are some of the new criteria for the 1940 census that researchers can look forward to: owned or rented home, owned a radio, age at first marriage, whether naturalized, veteran status, whether full or mixed blood, and tribal affiliation.
Readers will find a complete breakdown of the data gathered for each census, along with a wealth of fascinating reading about the conduct of the censuses themselves in the Census Bureau's free publication, Measuring America: The Decennial Censuses from 1790 to 2000. To obtain your personal copy, go to the website http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/ma.html. Once there, you can view and print a PDF version of this publication.
(Hat tip to Genealogical.com's "Genealogy Pointers (07-20-10)" for this information)
For the record, I have been trying to download the entire Census Handbook - all 16.5 MB of it - but have not been successful. I recommend downloading it in parts, if you have any trouble.
Finally... I can't find the original message, but Ancestry.com has announced that its Family Tree Maker 2010 software is sold out. They will be attempting to get Family Tree Maker 2011 ready for sale as early as next week.


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Robbie Brady played at left-back for United in the DHL tour game against AmaZulu.
If he makes a senior appearance for the Reds next season, he will become the 11th Republic of Ireland player to be selected by Sir Alex Ferguson since the boss took charge of the club in 1986.
So our question was simply name the other 10. Please note we were not counting Michael Keane, who represented the country at youth level but has since switched to turn out for England.
The answers are in the black box. Look out for another poser next Thursday.
More United-based trivia questions: Old Trafford penalties | England's seven Reds | Alan Hardaker Trophy winners | Scored against United | United stars at European Championship | Goals for England | The name game | Non-appearance at finals
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Although it was a ridiculous accusation, I'll bet there were many voters who believed him. The sad truth is that most Americans
don't understand what our industry is all about, something Mr. Kerry undoubtedly was relying on. They know what they spend
on their prescription medications, but they know little else, operating under the false assumption that prescription drug
costs are primarily responsible for increased healthcare spending. I think most consumers would be amazed to learn that overall,
they spend four times more on entertainment and dining out than they do on out-of-pocket costs for medicine, according to
the US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2002 Consumer Expenditure Survey.
During a May 2004 speech to 200 biotech and pharmaceutical executives in Washington, DC, Peter B. Corr, Ph.D., senior vice
president of science and technology for Pfizer, addressed drug access and affordability. "It is absolutely essential," he
said, "that we collaborate, that we partner, to help the public understand that we are not the problem — but we are an important
part of the solution." He explained that educating the public is crucial because without investment capital and satisfied
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Based on context, could either mean "testicles" or, eggs. However, people tend to be unclear with this at times...
He did not have the huevos to prepare any huevos. Go suck a huevo.
di Toocrooked 19 febbraio 2004
Spanish word that means either egg or testicle.
1. I will eat huevos rancheros (eggs in a burrito).
2. You ain't got one huevo to fight me.
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di Rupert Ppkn 04 settembre 2007
testicles, balls, nuts, etc. in spanish
di hu-we-vo-z 25 febbraio 2003
Balls, testicals, the "lower regions", the love clangkers, etc.
Since he shaves his huevos, he uses "HUEVOS SPLASH," an aftershave for those who shave their huevos.
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Local Gasoline Prices Stagnate
While gasoline prices nationwide have dropped over a dime from a month ago and are continuing their decline, the average price in Jackson has remained unchanged for several weeks now. According to AAA Auto Club's Fuel Gauge Report, the national average for a gallon of unleaded regular is now $3.75 per gallon, down from $3.81 a week ago. Meanwhile, Wyoming's average price is now $3.72 per gallon while the average of Jackson Hole's prices reported by Motor Trend is $3.88 – unchanged from one month ago. In Teton Valley meanwhile, the average price has dropped seven cents in the last month and is now also $3.88 per gallon. AAA reports that regional gasoline supply and distribution issues are impacting the price at the pump despite the price for a barrel of crude steadily dropping. Currently, the lowest prices for gasoline are primarily found in the south-central United States.


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The Palm Beach County School Board has given high schools permission to plan shifts of evening classes during the school year, flexible scheduling that would allow students to work during the day and take classes at night.
Under a proposal called the Sunset High School Program, interested schools can arrange classes at night to free up space during the daytime and ease crowding. The district, in turn, would save construction money because it would not have to build so many new schools, spokesman Murray Harris said on Tuesday.


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LIMA (Reuters) - Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, in prison for corruption and human rights crimes, is in poor health because of oral cancer and will ask President Ollanta Humala for a humanitarian pardon, his daughter said on Friday.
A humanitarian pardon, which could be granted after a series of medical and judicial reviews, might allow Humala to gain support in Congress from Fujimori's right-wing party and solidify a working majority for the ruling Gana Peru party.
But a pardon would anger Peruvians on the left who tried for years to unseat Fujimori, rallied to put him on trial after he stepped down, and who remember Humala as the young army officer who stood up to Fujimori and publicly demanded he resign.
Some skeptics have said a pardon might carry far-reaching political implications by eventually paving the way for Humala to ask Congress to change the constitution to allow his ambitious and telegenic wife, Nadine Herrera, to run for office in 2016, when he cannot run for a second term.
Fujimori's authoritarian government collapsed in 2000 after a decade in power. He was extradited to Peru from Chile in 2007 and later sentenced in a series of trials to 25 years in prison for theft and using death squads to crack down on insurgents.
On Monday the Inter-American Court of Human Rights told Peru to annul a July ruling by its Supreme Court that downgraded crimes committed by the death squads and which Fujimori's lawyers hoped to use to win an early release for their client. The setback dealt by the international court prompted Fujimori's family to say on Friday they would ask for a pardon.
Now 74, Fujimori has cancer in his mouth and is depressed, his family and lawyer say. Critics say prisoners who are much sicker don't receive pardons.
Humala has at times appeared willing to grant a pardon, though some of his aides clearly oppose one.
"We hope there is a change in attitude on the part of people who speak for the government and that this request be evaluated on humanitarian, not political, grounds," said Fujimori's daughter, Keiko Fujimori, a prominent member of Congress. She said the request for a pardon would be filed in the coming days.
Fujimori was credited with slaying hyperinflation and opening Peru's economy to trade and foreign investment, enabling it to become one of the fastest-growing in Latin America.
He also militarily defeated the Maoist Shining Path insurgency, but his authoritarian style and widespread corruption turned Peruvians against him, and he fled to Japan in 2000.
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Defense contracts with local(ish) connection, Feb. 21-25
The U.S. Department of Defense announced last week the following contracts valued at $5 million or more that have a tie to Northern Virginia or the Fredericksburg region. Check back at the beginning of each week for this report.
Trident Systems, Inc.*, Fairfax, Va., is being awarded a $49,479,041 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the developmental engineering, prototyping, and providing limited quantity items in support of the Special Surveillance Program in support of the Navy and other Department of Defense and government agencies. This is a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research contract under topics SC05, OSD07-106, and N-01-136. The objective of this effort is the development and optimization of core technologies that will improve operational performance and effectiveness of small unmanned aerial vehicle systems for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Work will be performed in Fairfax, Va. (90 percent), and Afghanistan (10 percent), and is expected to be completed in February 2013. Contract funds in the amount of $470,000 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured pursuant to FAR 6.302-5. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, N.J., is the contracting activity (N68335-11-C-0006).
Sodexo Management, Inc., Gaithersburg, Md., is being awarded a $66,263,607 performance-based, fixed-price service contract with incentive and award fee provisions (East Coast Regional Garrison Food Services Contract II) to operate and manage 31 Marine Corps garrison mess halls located on the East Coast of the continental United States. The contract includes seven one-year options which, if exercised, would bring the total cumulative value of the contract to $925,989,850. Work will be performed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. (45 percent); Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C., and Marine Corps Air Station, New River, Jacksonville, N.C. (38 percent); Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Va. (7 percent); Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and Boguefield, Havelock, N.C. (6 percent); Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, S.C. (2 percent); Marine Corps Barracks, Washington, D.C. (1 percent); and Marine Corps Air Station, Norfolk, Va. (1 percent). The basic contract will be completed Sept. 30, 2011 (with all options exercised, completed Sept. 30, 2018). Contract funds in the amount of $66,263,607 will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured via Request for Proposal M00027-09-R-0001 released and posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website under full and open competition procedures, with three proposals received. Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity (M00027-11-C-0003).
Lafayette Group, Inc.*, Vienna, Va., is being awarded an $18,042,428 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contact with cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing for technical support to federal, state, and local government agencies engaged in a wide range of command, control, communications, computers and intelligence activities supporting communications interoperability for public safety. This three-year contract includes two one-year options which, if exercised, would bring the potential value of this contract to an estimated $30,954,047. Work will be performed in San Diego, Calif. (85 percent), and Vienna, Va. (15 percent), and is expected to be completed March 1, 2014. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was competitively procured with proposals solicited via the Federal Business Opportunities website, and the SPAWAR e-Commerce Central website, with seven offers received. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific, San Diego, Calif., is the contracting activity (N66001-11-D-0013).
All Native Service Co., Bellevue, Neb., is being awarded a $14,634,744 cost-plus-fixed fee research and development contract for technology advancement support services to enhance sensor technologies in areas such as infrared, laser, thermal imaging and other related sensor technologies. The Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate currently has a Cerberus Lite system which requires a trailer mounted vehicle to transport the system. Contractor support services are required to promote research and development which will result in a prototype of a Cerberus Lite system, capable of becoming a four-person, hand-carried portable unit. The contract includes two options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $44,398,511. Work will be performed at Fort Belvoir, Va. (23 percent); Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz. (11 percent); Fort Rucker, Ala. (11 percent); Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif. (11 percent); Fort Sill, Okla. (11 percent); Fort Huachuca, Ariz. (11 percent); Redstone, Ala. (11 percent); and Jefferson Proving Grounds, Ind. (11 percent). Work is expected to be completed by February 2012. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was not competitively procured. This contract was procured as an 8(a) requirement acquisition in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5). The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, Md., is the contracting activity (N00174-11-D-0009).
Lockheed Martin MS2, Moorestown, N.J., was awarded on Feb. 24 a $7,500,000 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-03-C-5115) to exercise an option for engineering services for DDG 51 class and CG 47 class Aegis combat system installation, integration and test, and fleet life cycle engineering support for the program executive officer for Integrated Warfare Systems. Work will be performed in Moorestown, N.J. (50 percent); Baltimore, Md. (25 percent); Norfolk, Va. (8 percent); Washington, D.C. (5 percent); Akron, Ohio (5 percent); Mayport, Fla. (2 percent); San Diego, Calif. (1 percent); Oxnard, Calif. (1 percent); Bath, Maine (1 percent); Pascagoula, Miss. (1 percent); and Dahlgren, Va. (1 percent). Work is expected to be completed by September 2011. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.
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South Alabama Regional Airport Authority, Andalusia, Ala., is being awarded a maximum $11,079,665 fixed-price with economic price adjustment contract for fuel. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. There were originally 145 proposals solicited with 158 responses. The date of performance completion is March 31, 2015. The Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Fort Belvoir, Va., is the contracting activity (SP0600-11-D-0007).
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On my sourcing travels, I often take quick photographs of signage I spot. One thing is for sure - we don't do it like we used to. It would be wonderful if more buildings of today had signage like some of the original designs you see above, don't you think? Image 1/Hurlstone Park, Image 2/Hurlstone Park, Image 3/Waterloo, Image 4/Burwood, Image 5/Gosford, Image 6/Rozelle.
When the confused weather sorts it self out and makes the shift in to Summer, I am looking forward to passing time on our new outdoor cane. Purchased for $50 from Brookvale Salvos and given new seat cushions thanks to Europa Upholstery (the look influenced by my current attachment to grey and yellow), it will be perfect for watching my beloved succulents grow.
The Gabby and Briar House
Pictured above is my old home - back when a good friend and I were living the bachelorette dream in Rose Bay. (We thought so, anyway). It's also my first published styling job. Yen Magazine shot our little art deco flat and I talked about decorating it with purchases from thrift stores. Not much has changed - except I may have slowed down a little with the thrift shopping. I remember the bulging boxes after moving out warranted a store at Rozelle Markets - a real treasure trove worth a visit every Saturday and Sunday. Images by the lovely photographer Anthea Williamson.
I purchased a 1960's navy blue Oroton handbag for a film prop this week and on closer inspection back at the office, found a little place card inside. I like to think that the last time Mrs Joan Mahers used the bag was at a beautiful wedding. The lovely vintage music garland is from Emerald+Ella.
Appian Way
On the way home from school as a ten year old, my step dad took me on a small detour to show me Appian Way in Burwood. The street that seems to appear out of nowhere has been filed away in my mind ever since. It has an interesting history - it was a model housing estate conceived by a wealthy gentleman, George J.Hoskins. Built between 1903 and 1911, the estate of 36 Federation houses was developed to be a 'long-term investment to be occupied by selected tenants of appropriate standing'. La de da. What really makes this street stand out is all the original (and stunning) houses surround an oval shaped village-green complete with mini club house. To this day, it's privately used by the residents of the street. Talk about a good place for a party.
Santa Maria Tiles
Imagine the day you own the grand old house of your dreams. When it comes to refurbishment, there is a small problem...chipped and missing tiles. Joe at Santa Maria Tiles in Randwick is a professional collector of old tiles dating from the early 1900's. You can visit the shop with the towering boxes or simply post a sample of your tile and he will try and match it with an 80% success rate. There are multiples in many designs, so you can always start your tiling from scratch. Now, just to get that house.
Central Coast
I spent a day at work last week that felt more like hanging with a friend on a fun Saturday. The film I have started working on has the Art Department entrenched in the 1970's. A colleague and I left Sydney with an empty van and hit up the thrift stores on the NSW Central Coast. The day was filled with such exciting finds - friendly service, whimsical merchandising, and best of all...dirt cheap prices. The shops don't try and be antique dealers like some of their Sydney cousins. The best stop was saved for last, Bibles for Missions in Asquith - definitely worth the trek if you want to load a van.
Swizzle Sticks
The silly season is just around the corner, and I'm looking forward to getting out my collection of colourful swizzle sticks. A cocktail I am keen to try at home is one I tried at China Beach. Simply combine freshly juiced green apples with a little bit of lime juice and cinnamon with Wyborowa and Zubrowka vodkas. (Or, just your favourite vodka would be fine, I'm sure). It's the fresh green apple juice that made it so memorable. Drink up.
For Sale
Similar in style to this house, a little slice of Berry is up for sale. Just putting it out there. Can you imagine owning this? If you can, call Nicholas at Elders Berry.
The word ragù is derived from the French word ragout which translates to stew. This was one good stew. Combined with my husbands fresh pasta, it's safe to say it was the best I have ever tried. We found Rosa and Maria's recipe in Good Living.
Beach Shacks
One of the things that makes Tuross Head extra special is the collection of original cottages that dot the sleepy streets. Just think what you could do with some of these gems. It reminds me of the pastel line up at Hyams Beach Seaside Cottages. Definitely worth a visit next time you are cruising the South Coast of NSW.
Road Trip
I am lucky enough to be enjoying a few nights this week on the NSW South Coast - hanging with my mum and step dad (and little niece and nephew) at their house in Tuross Head. Pictured above are some of the lovely things we saw on the way down. I dropped in to Roots & Wings Design in Berry - the ivy on the facade of the building draws you inside to even more beautiful merchandise. Check out the recently launched shopping website. On the way back to the car, I passed the delightful signage at Berry Printers (would love to get my hands on some of their original stamps). I then bought a few too many lollies for the little people from The Rainbow Lolly Shop in Milton. The road trip was finished with meeting two donkeys. (Nicknamed Gloria and Eeyore by my three year old nephew.)
Birthdays, new baby bumps and friends from out of town was a perfect excuse to host a BBQ yesterday. I also put on the baking apron to make the white and red cupcakes you see above. Our vintage Butterfly Chairs (designed in Argentina in 1939) are always popular - perfect to kick back in the sun with a glass of bubbly. We got new canary yellow covers made last Christmas from Muumuu. I made the cushion from a vintage tea towel - determined to be a good sewer like my Mum one day. Practice makes perfect I guess.
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Praying is not easy. Every day so many other things call for attention. And the world around us puts little value on prayer; it tells us to put our minds to more important matters. It is not easy to pray today.
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This compilation of prayers may help. It has some short morning and evening prayers drawn from the psalms and the scriptures. It also includes selections from the word of God. During the Advent, Christmas, and Lenten seasons, which are the great seasons of prayer for the church, you will find special resources at this web site.
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My friend shared this recipe with me , and after I discovered what Gruyere cheese was, this easy, delicious dish became a frequent request from my boys. It's so simple…only three ingredients plus salt and pepper to taste.
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2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
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How We're Finally Getting the Sleep We Need
Calling all tired women: You've tried the typical sleep advice (yawn no, really, yawn). Now listen to what top doctors tell their exhausted pals and get some real rest.
By Lisa Whitmore
A one-hour nap will make you more tired
"A friend of mine had a new baby and was getting up a lot at night, so she was really zonked during the day. She tried taking naps, but they weren't helping. Turns out she was setting her alarm to wake her from the nap at 60 minutes—she didn't know that the average sleep cycle is 90 minutes, so she was waking up when her body was in its deepest stages of sleep. No wonder she felt groggy, not rested! I told her that if she needed quick energy, stick to a 20-minute nap. But if she was trying to catch up a little after a particularly sleep-deprived night with the baby, a 90-minute nap was better. It would get her through an entire sleep cycle and she'd wake refreshed." —W. Christopher Winter, M.D., spokesperson for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine


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SILVER SPRING, Md. - Last week, a D.C. man who works in Silver Spring received two tickets in three days, the result of a glitch at a pay terminal.
Bruno, who asked we not use his last name, received both tickets at the Cameron Street garage. He says he paid for a full day and left the garage.
"I pay every morning, but when I left the office in the evening, I noticed I had a ticket. At first, I thought I hadn't put enough time on it, but when I looked at my permit, I realized that the citation had been wrongfully written to me," says Bruno. "Three days later, the same issue happened, that's when I got upset because I knew something was really wrong with the system."
Montgomery County officials tell WTOP it was because of a problem at one of their pay stations. In the Cameron Street garage, after drivers park, they go to a pay station, enter the spot, then pay for the time. There are no paper tickets to put on the windshield or paper tickets to hand to a cashier upon exiting the garage.
"We have 20 of these pay stations spread out across this garage to make sure there aren't lines. The problem is that pay station No. 15 was not communicating with the server that manages the database for the whole garage," says Chief of the Montgomery County Parking Division Rick Siebert.
Siebert says when parking enforcement officers pulled the records, spots paid for at station 15 didn't show up in the logs. Therefore, the officers were unaware someone paid for the spot. The parking division began investigating the issue the day before WTOP contacted them, after a parking enforcement officer noticed an unusual spike in tickets concentrated near the pay station.
"The controller at this pay station wasn't working. It didn't say it was offline, so the parking officer wasn't aware that machine 15 wasn't working properly, but it also didn't show the payments for anyone using station 15," says Siebert. "So unfortunately, people came back to their cars with a fully paid for space with a ticket on it and said, 'What in the world did I get a ticket for? I've got a receipt right here. It says my space is paid for.' That's exactly what happened to this driver."
Bruno provided documents to WTOP, which we turned over to Siebert and that information helped them track down the source of the problem. Last Thursday, Montgomery County suspended all parking tickets in the Cameron Street garage as a precaution. The problem was fixed on Tuesday afternoon.
"There were about 20 erroneous tickets issued, including this driver. We've dismissed all of these tickets and informed all of the drivers involved. Some of the drivers had actually paid their tickets and we are sending them refund checks," says Siebert. "I'm very sorry Bruno was ticketed in the first place. This was clearly something he had no control over. And it's not something we want repeated."
Bruno says he's happy that Montgomery County parking officials handled his situation in such a professional manner.
"They took care of it immediately and handled it very quickly and effectively. I have no hard feelings towards them. They reached out to me directly to explain what happened. I think they did a very good job handling my situation and I'm happy WTOP was able to help me out," he says, calling it an example of good government.
If you think you're the victim of a bogus speed camera, red-light camera or parking ticket in D.C., Maryland or Virginia, WTOP may be able to help you cut the red tape. Email us your case - along with documentation - to email@example.com.
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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
123 minutes
Drama / Romance / Western
Directed by John Ford
Written by James Warner Bellah, Willis Goldbeck and Dorothy M Johnson
Produced by John Ford and Willis Goldbeck
Cinematography by William H. Clothier
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
John Wayne as Tom Doniphon
James Stewart as Ransom Stoddard
Vera Miles as Hallie Stoddard
Lee Marvin as Liberty Valance
Edmond O'Brien as Dutton Peabody
Andy Devine as Marshal Link Appleyard
Ken Murray as Doc Willoughby
John Carradine as Maj. Cassius Starbuckle
Jeanette Nolan as Nora Ericson
John Qualen as Peter Ericson
Willis Bouchey as Jason Tully (conductor)
Carleton Young as Maxwell Scott
Woody Strode as Pompey
Denver Pyle as Amos Carruthers
Strother Martin as Floyd
Lee Van Cleef as Reese
Robert F. Simon as Handy Strong
O.Z. Whitehead as Herbert Carruthers
Paul Birch as Mayor Winder
Joseph Hoover as Charlie Hasbrouck (reporter for 'The Star')
It is 1910 and Sen. Rance Stoddard arrives in the small town of Shinbone with his wife, Hallie, to pay their respects at the funeral of Tom Doniphon. A reporter is surprised to see the Senator arrive in person for such an event, and questions him about his decision to appear. Rance proceeds to tell the story of his history in Shinbone, and his connection with Tom, giving the reporter an exclusive scoop as the Senator comes clean.
Back when the territory was on the verge of statehood, a group of cattle barons hire outlaw Liberty Valance to terrorize the town and prevent the territory from becoming a state, fearing new laws and industry that would jeopardize their businesses. Rance, a young lawyer at this time, is traveling west on a stagecoach to start up a law practice in the territory when his stage is attacked by Valance and his outlaws. Rance, a firm believer in the rule of law, stands up to Valance, even though he is unarmed, outnumbered and physically weaker than Valance. As a result of his heroism, he is brutally beaten and left for dead. Rancher Tom Doniphon finds him and takes him to the home of Peter and Nora Ericson, who run a restaurant with their daughter Hallie. As the Ericsons take care of Rance, and nurse him back to health, Tom checks in every once in a while, mainly to see Hallie, who he has been courting for a while.
Rance soon recovers, but is having a hard times coming to grips with the harshness of life in the Wild West. Rance and Tom verbally spar over the importance of the rule of law versus the 'might makes right' philosophy so ingrained in the West. Tom sees Rance as an idealistic tenderfoot who can't fend for himself, while Rance sees Tom as the opposite side of the same coin of Liberty Valance. Meanwhile Rance takes work as a waiter to help pay back the Ericsons for their hospitality and helping take care of him. Rance's philosophy is tested when Liberty Valance picks a fight with him, tripping Rance, who was carrying plates of food, taunting him, telling Rance to pick up the steak. Tom is present and confronts Liberty Valance, telling him to pick it up instead. There is a tense standoff between the two that is diffused when Rance picks up the food, insisting that no one fights his battles for him.
Later Rance learns that Hallie cannot read or write and decides to teach her. This leads to him accepting more students, and eventually he saves up enough money to open up a school. Rance's school bucks the trends of the day by teaching everyone equally, including Tom's black ranch hand, Pompey. Tom thinks the school is out of place in the Wild West and is a waste of time, interrupting the lessons to tell Rance that Liberty Valance and his men have killed two homesteaders.
The town is holding elections for a representative of the territory to send to Washington, and there is much debate on who should run. Valance tries to bully people into voting for him, while Rance nominates Tom. Tom declines, having more simple goals in mind, such as marrying Hallie and having a family in the new home he is building on his ranch. In the end, Rance is nominated along with Dutton Peabody, the publisher of the Shinbone Star newspaper and a notorious drunkard.
Not one to take defeat lightly, Liberty Valance challenges Rance to a gunfight . Rance is honor bound to accept, lest he appear a coward, although everyone encourages him not to face Liberty Valance, knowing that he is unskilled with a gun. When the time comes for the duel, everyone is stunned to see Liberty Valance fall, and Rance, although wounded, still standing. Rance is proclaimed a hero as "The man who shot Liberty Valance", and Rance himself is rather amazed at his victory over the superior foe.
Rance returns to Hallie who bandages him up and showers affection upon him. Tom sees this and becomes morose, as he feels he has lost Hallie's love. Tom returns to the bar to get drunk, and some of Liberty Valance's men show up demanding the town turn over Rance so they can lynch him. Tom drives the men out, and proceeds to return to drinking with Pompey. The bartender tries to tell Pompey that he cannot be served because he is black, but Tom stands up for him, forcing the bartender to serve him. Pompey drags the inebriated Tom home, where Tom, in a fit of drunken rage, burns down the house that he was building for Hallie and himself.
In an election for delegates to lobby Washington for statehood, Rance wins by a landslide, largely due to his hero status in killing Liberty Valance. Rance is apprehensive with the fact that his victory over Liberty Valance was the embodiment of the 'might makes right' philosophy that he set out to erase. Tom turns up at the convention and tells Rance the real story of what happened that night. Hallie had told Pompey to get Tom to help save Rance from certain death, and Tom had done so out of his love for Hallie. Tom stood by unseen on a side street, and timed his shot with Rance's and it was really his shot that had been the one that killed Liberty Valance, not Rance's. Tom states that he regrets his decision because Hallie is Rance's girl now, not his. Upon hearing the news, Rance is dismayed and feels inadequate to stand for the nomination as a delegate, but Tom pushes him to do so, telling Rance that since he taught Hallie to read and write he should give her something to read and write about.
Rance returns to the convention, is elected and begins a long and prosperous political career. He marries Hallie, and Tom lives a life of seclusion as a broken man.
Upon hearing the whole story for the first time, the reporter stuns Rance by burning his notes. Rance asks him if he's going to publish the story and the reporter replies, "This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend."
Rance boards the train back to Washington, fighting the guilt that he feels over Tom's sacrifice. Hallie is thrilled when Rance decides to give up his life of politics, and return to Shinbone and set up a law office, as he originally planned so long ago.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Costume Design. It won three other awards; one Laurel Award, one Western Heritage Award, and in 2007 won the National Film Preservation Board Award as a film that should be preserved for being "Culturally, historically or aesthetically significant."
The film was shot almost exclusively on Paramount sound stages, a contrast to Ford's other films that showed stunning outdoor scenes. It is said that Paramount did not have the money for the film, but Ford so wanted to make it he agreed to shoot it with whatever budget they could provide. Faced with having to make do with indoor sets, Ford opted to film the movie in black and white, as color would have revealed the true location of the film.
Ford was renowned for being a harsh director to work for, intentionally goading his actors to get better performances for him. According to Woody Strode, the African-American actor who played Pompey, Ford used Strode to get the goats of both Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne. In one instance, Ford tried to make Stewart look like a racist when Ford asked him how Strode looked in costume. Stewart replied Strode "looked a bit Uncle Remus-like". Ford took the opportunity to proclaim to the rest of the crew, "One of our actors doesn't like Woody's costume, doesn't like Woody, and probably doesn't like Negroes". Neither Stewart nor Strode was offended by the comment.
A more hurtful comment occurred when Ford knocked Wayne down a few pegs by comparing some of Wayne's failures to other actors. Strode was a UCLA alumni and former NFL football player with the Los Angeles Rams in 1946. Strode stated in a interview that Ford kept picking on Wayne, pointing out his failure as a football player due to an injury and referring to Strode as a real football player.
Ford also knocked Wayne down compared to Jimmy Stewart. Both Ford and Stewart had served in the armed forces during World War II, while Wayne did not. Ford was always deeply disappointed in Wayne for not serving his country, and apparently asked Wayne on the set, "How rich did you get while Jimmy was risking his life?" Wayne's failure to serve and Ford's disappointment in him was a source of great guilt in John Wayne's life.
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance is the first occasion where John Wayne calls someone "Pilgrim".


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Itemizing a few things ...
Item: It's four losses in a row for the Gophers' men's basketball team after a 15-1 start.
I think: Falling apart is nothing new for the Gophers. During the 2008-09 season, the Gophers won 16 of their first 17 games and then went into a tailspin that caused coach Tubby Smith to say, "Dealing with prosperity is a lot tougher than dealing with adversity sometimes." The Gophers haven't learned, or maybe haven't been taught by Smith, how to handle success.
Item: Kyle Rudolph's five catches for 122 yards and a touchdown earn him the MVP award in the Pro Bowl.
I think: This is what can happen when Rudolph has consistent and competent quarterbacking.
Item: Former Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and will learn Saturday if he gets in.
I think: Carter belongs. There were few, if any, receivers you'd rather throw the ball to if you needed a first down.
Item: The University of Minnesota women's hockey team holds the NCAA record with 34 games in a row without a loss.
I think: The Gophers are 26-0 this season and 34-0 dating to last season and, after beating Wisconsin twice, they continue their journey to another NCAA record. No women's hockey team has ever gone through a season undefeated. This team is likely to do it. Besides being stocked with more talent than other teams in the nation, the Gophers will host the WCHA playoffs and NCAA Frozen Four, and that's a huge advantage.


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Shanghai resident Chen Chen learned the hard way on a recent business trip when she flew out of Inner Mongolia about 24 hours later than scheduled. Her evening flight to Beijing was delayed until the next day and when staff couldn't give her a departure time, she bought a ticket on another airline. That flight left late too.
"That's the worst experience I've ever had," said Chen, a modeling agent. "I was numb when I reached Beijing. No words. I just wanted to kiss the ground."
Chen's ordeal was typical of the problems faced by many air travelers in China. Delays are so frequent and lengthy that scenes of travelers smashing up check-in desks, brawling with staff or storming the tarmac have verged on the commonplace.
According to official figures, 75 percent of China's flights left on time last year. But private surveys paint a different picture. A recent report by travel industry monitor FlightStats Inc. found that just 18 percent of flights at Beijing's airport left on time in June, the lowest proportion among 35 airports worldwide, with Shanghai second at 29 percent. Eight of the 10 worst performing airlines were mainland Chinese carriers.
The chronic delays underscore the challenges for China's domestic carriers as they strive to meet booming passenger demand. They face two longstanding problems that won't be easy to fix. The first and biggest is the powerful military's tight control of airspace, which analysts say leaves as little as 20 percent of the country's airspace for civilian traffic.
Congestion is inevitable as jetliners are forced into narrow air corridors that snake through restricted military airspace. Those airways will become even bigger bottlenecks, with demand for domestic air travel forecast by IATA to grow 10 percent a year in China, adding nearly 160 million new passengers by 2016.
"You start to have a pressure cooker of flights growing faster than there is space available to accommodate them," said Will Horton, an analyst at CAPA The Center for Aviation. "Until there is reform of air traffic, growth will be stunted."
In the U.S. and many other countries, most airspace is given over to civilian traffic while military zones are typically small and in remote areas far from busy airports.
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